indianbanksassociation Chapter 73 The Secret of Crescent Lake, Gao Yuliang's Death Knot
Chapter 73 The Secret of Crescent Lake, Gao Yuliang's Death Knot
"...The Environmental Protection Bureau had originally blocked that project. It was Zhao Ruilong who took me to Lincheng, where I met Gao Yuliang at a private club."
Old Huang stammered, "Back then, Gao Yuliang was still the Party Secretary of Lincheng City. Zhao Ruilong gave him a painting by Zhang Daqian, with a card tucked inside. But Gao Yuliang didn't accept the money; he only accepted the painting. Then... he signed a 'Minutes of the Meeting on Several Issues Concerning the Development of Crescent Lake.'"
Qi Tongwei's eyes lit up: "Where's the original copy of the minutes?"
"In my house... in the study, inside that globe," Old Huang gasped. "There's a photocopy there, and also a handwritten instruction from Gao Yuliang. Young Master Zhao told me to keep it, saying... saying that if Gao Yuliang ever disobeys me, this will be incriminating evidence."
Qi Tongwei took a deep breath.
What a fine Zhao Ruilong! What a fine teacher Gao!
This is the real nuclear weapon.
With this, Gao Yuliang's hypocritical face can be completely torn off.
"Donglai." Qi Tongwei turned to look at Zhao Donglai, who had been standing in the shadows taking notes.
"arrive."
"Send someone to collect the evidence immediately. Remember, this document must not pass through anyone else's hands; bring it directly to me."
"Understood!" Zhao Donglai turned and rushed out.
Not long after, Zhao Donglai came running back, covered in sweat, carrying a sealed evidence bag. Inside were several yellowed pieces of paper.
Qi Tongwei put on gloves and carefully pulled it out to take a look.
The paper was from over a decade ago, but he was all too familiar with the strong, powerful signature on it. Gao Yuliang's handwriting was in the Liu style, strong and easily recognizable.
"Development is approved; this will be handled as a special case."
These eight characters are powerful and penetrating.
Qi Tongwei looked at the papers and a playful sneer curled at the corner of his mouth.
"Teacher, you taught me to play chess, but the chess records you left behind are full of flaws."
He did not include this evidence in the case file.
Qi Tongwei looked around and pulled out a thick book from a pile of miscellaneous items nearby—it was "Criminal Law," which he had placed in the interrogation room to make it look like a proper interrogation room. He neatly folded the few pages and tucked them into the middle of the book.
Bringing this up now will at most cause Gao Yuliang some trouble. Gao Yuliang can easily claim it's for economic development, and at worst he'll just get a disciplinary action.
The most crucial moment is when you deliver the most fatal blow.
"Knock knock knock".
There was a knock on the iron door of the interrogation room.
A junior police officer poked his head in, looking somewhat flustered: "Director Qi, Director Hou from the Provincial Procuratorate has arrived with a group of people. They're in the lobby and say they want to interrogate the suspect immediately."
Qi Tongwei casually tossed the book "Criminal Law" onto the corner of the table and straightened his collar.
"Let him in."
A moment later, Hou Liangping strode in. He was wearing a crisp prosecutor's uniform, the badge on his chest gleaming under the lights. Behind him followed several young prosecutors, each one arrogant and carrying briefcases and video recording equipment.
"Tongwei!"
As soon as Hou Liangping entered, he adopted the air of an "imperial envoy." He glanced around the interrogation room, his brow furrowing slightly, seemingly quite dissatisfied with the environment.
"Professor Gao has already told me about this case. It's too serious, so our anti-corruption bureau has to take it over." Hou Liangping walked up to Qi Tongwei, his tone polite, but the commanding tone was unmistakable. "We're taking him away, and all the interrogation records and physical evidence must be handed over as well."
Qi Tongwei remained seated, quietly watching his old classmate.
This is Hou Liangping.
Always so confident, always so righteous. He felt he was there to save Handong, and that the sword in his hand was invincible.
But he had no idea that the sword had been handed to him by someone else.
"Liangping, you're here pretty fast." Qi Tongwei shook a cigarette out of his pack and offered it to him. "What, you're trying to kidnap him without even having a cup of tea?"
Hou Liangping waved his hand, refusing the cigarette: "I don't smoke during work hours. Tongwei, we're old classmates, so I won't beat around the bush. The Zhao family is a very complicated place; your police station can't handle it. To avoid suspicion and to protect you, I have to take this case."
"To avoid suspicion?" Qi Tongwei laughed.
He stood up, and his height, which was half a head taller than Hou Liangping, instantly brought a sense of oppression.
"Alright, since it's Secretary Gao's instruction and you, Director Hou, are personally involved, I will definitely cooperate."
Qi Tongwei turned to the side and pointed to Lao Huang, who was slumped in the interrogation chair.
"The person is right there; they've already vomited quite a bit. But since you're taking over, the rest is up to you professionals."
Hou Liangping was taken aback.
He had expected Qi Tongwei to make excuses or even argue with him. He had even prepared his rebuttal. But to his surprise, Qi Tongwei agreed so readily that it felt unreal.
"You... gave it to us?" Hou Liangping looked at Qi Tongwei with some suspicion.
"Otherwise what?" Qi Tongwei shrugged, looking completely indifferent. "I'd be happy to throw this hot potato away. Since you're willing to take this risk, I'm more than grateful."
After speaking, Qi Tongwei picked up the book "Criminal Law" from the table and casually tucked it under his arm.
"Donglai, complete the handover procedures for Director Hou. Make a copy of the transcript from earlier and give it to them."
"Yes!" Although Zhao Donglai looked reluctant, he still carried out the order.
Looking at Qi Tongwei's nonchalant demeanor, Hou Liangping felt an increasing sense of unease. Something felt off, but the excitement of seeing the key witness right in front of him, and the prospect of uncovering a major case, overcame his doubts.
"Thanks, Tongwei." Hou Liangping patted Qi Tongwei on the shoulder, his eyes filled with a sense of superiority. "Don't worry, I will definitely get to the bottom of this case and make sure your previous efforts are not in vain."
Qi Tongwei looked at Hou Liangping's hand, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes.
Let's get to the bottom of this.
The deeper you investigate, the more you'll find yourself to be a joke.
You think you're the hunter, but you're just a dog Gao Yuliang throws out to bite the Zhao family. And when you kill the Zhao family, Gao Yuliang will stew you along with them.
"Then I wish Director Hou the best of luck in his first battle."
Qi Tongwei smiled, turned around and walked out.
He stopped at the door and glanced back at Hou Liangping, who was directing his men to change Lao Huang's handcuffs.
He held the book on criminal law, which contained Gao Yuliang's book of life and death, firmly in his hand.
"Liangping," Qi Tongwei suddenly called out.
Hou Liangping turned around: "What's wrong?"
"It's nothing," Qi Tongwei said casually. "I just wanted to remind you that the roads in Handong are slippery, so be careful not to fall."
After saying that, he pushed open the door and went out.
In the corridor, Qi Tongwei's smile vanished instantly. He strode towards the elevator, took out his phone, and sent a message to the unnumbered account.
The fish has taken the bait. Plenty of bait. Ready to haul in the net.
The elevator doors slowly closed, reflecting Qi Tongwei's cold and stern face.
Gao Yuliang thought he was sacrificing a pawn to save the king.
Hou Liangping believed he was acting on behalf of Heaven.
Only Qi Tongwei knew that he had already overturned half of the chessboard in this game.
"teacher."
Qi Tongwei stroked the hard cover of the book in his hand, silently thinking, "Since you want to play, then your student will play along. I hope that when you see this gift, your heart can still take it."