Qi Tongwei: Can I be young again?

The capture of Han Bing is like a death knell, tolling in the hearts of every corrupt official.

Some corrupt officials with poor attitudes even went directly to the disciplinary committee with their confession materials, expressing their desire for leniency.

Lin Zhendong's disciplinary committee is extremely busy.

The prosecutor's office wasn't much better off.

The Third Procuratorial Department, in particular, receives corrupt officials transferred from the Discipline Inspection Commission almost every day. On one particular day, five division-level cadres were transferred in at once.

This number is astonishing.

The sound of the wind is roaring.

Only Zhao Lichun's family remains active on the front lines.

Qi Tongwei held the letter of complaint delivered by Chen Botao, raised an eyebrow, and smiled slightly. He knew the real show was about to begin...

The whistleblower letter explicitly stated that Zhao Ruilong, the son of the Zhao family, used criminal gangs and local protectors to violently demolish the original houses and restaurants around Crescent Lake in order to build a food city in Luzhou.

It's important to know that Crescent Lake is not only a landmark scenic spot in Lüzhou, but also a well-known tourist attraction in the entire Handong area.

On average, no fewer than a thousand people visit Crescent Lake every day.

If they could monopolize the tourism industry in this scenic area, the profits generated would be immeasurable.

Of course, there's nothing wrong with developing tourism, but this time Zhao Ruilong went too far. In order to achieve a monopoly, he used every means possible to exploit the local residents.

Some restaurants initially refused to relocate, so he had his men set fire to the nightclub and burn it down.

Leaving aside the subsequent environmental pollution.

Zhao Ruilong's lawless methods alone are outrageous enough, and most importantly, he has a protector.

Who is the protector?

Nearly half of the officials in Luzhou were promoted by the Han Da gang, and with Zhao Lichun, a powerful figure, who would dare to touch Zhao Ruilong?

If Chen Botao hadn't sent the whistleblower letter, this matter would probably have been suppressed.

But why would Chen Botao send a whistleblower letter?

Because he was Xiao Hongyun's full-time secretary.

The political struggle between Xiao Hongyun and the Han University gang has never stopped, and with Yu Youwei's involvement, there is no possibility of peaceful coexistence between the two sides.

Xiao Hongyun suspected that Han Bing's arrest was the work of the Han University gang.

Reciprocity.

This report against Zhao Ruilong can be considered a gift from Xiao Hongyun to the Handa gang.

They were locked in a battle of wits.

But for Qi Tongwei, this was a golden opportunity; he had long wanted to settle scores with Zhao Ruilong.

And just like that, what I wished for came true.

The whistleblower letter came to my door on its own.

However, Luzhou is not Jingzhou; it is Zhao Ruilong's territory. If he wants to make his move in Luzhou, he needs to make prior arrangements.

Zhao Ruilong is no pushover.

The spotted tiger is no pushover either.

After leaving the Third Procuratorial Department, Qi Tongwei planned to first talk to Qu Jingchun to see what he had to say and how many helpers he could arrange for him.

I ran into an acquaintance as soon as I came out of the Third Prosecution Department.

Pei Jing.

At this moment, Pei Jing and Hou Liangping stood side by side, occasionally exchanging instructions...

Upon seeing Qi Tongwei, they stopped in their tracks.

"How did you come?"

"Me?" Pei Jing was somewhat surprised. "Director Qi, you have a terrible memory. Didn't you ask me to help Hou Liangping?"

At this point, Qi Tongwei remembered something.

Two weeks ago, Sun Guo, the son of Jingzhou's richest man, raped and murdered a teenage girl, and then produced a mental illness certificate in an attempt to escape legal punishment. As a result, Hou Liangping caused a scene at the procuratorate.

Later, Tan Xiao, the director of the First Procuratorial Department, handed the case over to Hou Liangping.

Fearing that Hou Liangping's abilities were limited, Qi Tongwei asked Chen Hai to contact Pei Jing, who would then help devise a plan.

It seems that Pei Jing has made her move.

Qi Tongwei never doubted Pei Jing's abilities.

With this girl's intervention, Sun Guo's mental illness certificate became nothing more than a piece of waste paper.

The same is true.

At this moment, the tension and confidence on Pei Jing's face indicated that Sun Guo was finished...

Chapter 132 Respecting the Righteous Path of Humanity

"Monkey, have you found evidence that can convict Sun Guo?"

"Absolutely." Hou Liangping patted his chest, looking smug. "Sun Guo is doomed. Although his mental illness certificate is authoritative, the doctor who issued it is not authoritative enough. Moreover, the doctor confessed that Sun Guo's mental illness certificate was bought with money!"

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei wasn't too surprised. He turned to Pei Jing and asked, "Miss Pei, you've put in a lot of effort for this case, haven't you?"

Before Pei Jing could speak, Hou Liangping interrupted, "That's right, Senior Pei is amazing. She spotted the trick at a glance and even used special methods to expose that unscrupulous doctor's true colors."

"Oh, what kind of special method?"

Hou Liangping glanced at Pei Jing and shook his head. "Senior, we can't say this. It will implicate Senior Pei."

"Fine, don't tell me then." Qi Tongwei glanced at Pei Jing. "Do you have time?"

"Is something wrong?"

"Have."

"Hold on."

After exchanging a few more words with Hou Liangping, Pei Jing followed Qi Tongwei to the smoking area.

Upon arriving at the smoking area, Qi Tongwei lit a cigarette and then offered one to Pei Jing.

Pei Jing waved her hand.

"Didn't you smoke when we drank last time?"

"I smoke depending on my mood, but I'm not in the mood today," Pei Jing said softly. "Director Qi, let's get to the point."

"Thank you for Sun Guo's case."

"You're too kind," Pei Jing said calmly. "That kind of scum ruined two girls. I feel disgusted that he wasn't brought to justice."

After thinking for a moment, Pei Jing asked, "Director Qi, are you asking what special methods I used to get the doctor to confess?"

"I don't care." Qi Tongwei exhaled a smoke ring. "Occasionally, using some special methods is understandable."

"Then why did you ask me to come?"

"I'm going to confront Zhao Lichun and his son head-on."

"A direct confrontation?" Pei Jing frowned slightly. "You don't want me to help you, do you?"

"Smart." Qi Tongwei said seriously, "You've been by Zhao Lichun and his son's side for so many years, you should have some leverage over them. Tell me what you know, and consider it paving the way for Governor Lu behind you."

Pei Jing shook her head bitterly. "Director Qi, you overestimate me and underestimate Zhao Lichun. Yes, I have been by their side for a long time. But Zhao Lichun is very suspicious and extremely cautious, leaving almost no clues! And... he already suspects me."

"What do I suspect you of?"

“Identity.” Pei Jing exhaled a breath of stale air. “Being an informant isn’t easy. Zhao Lichun is an old fox, and judging from his recent attitude towards me, I should have been exposed.”

"So, he knows you're one of Governor Lu's people?"

"More or less." Pei Jing looked directly at Qi Tongwei. "Director Qi, I'm in a terrible predicament right now. Let alone helping you, it's hard to say whether I can even get through this ordeal."

"Do you need my help?"

"Help me?" Pei Jing thought for a moment. "Director Qi, if you really want to help me, then take care of Zhao Lichun before he makes a move against me."

From her expression, it was clear that Pei Jing was very afraid of Zhao Lichun.

Besides fear, there was also hidden resentment in his eyes.

Backstabbing is a major taboo in officialdom, not to mention that Pei Jing was Lu Zhilian's spy planted next to Zhao Lichun.

She is currently safe and sound thanks to her intelligence and excellent concealment, but now that Zhao Lichun has become suspicious, her exposure is not far off.

Zhao Lichun is notoriously ruthless.

Given his nature, once it's confirmed that Pei Jing is someone else's spy, then sorry, Spotted Tiger might have to take things to a whole new level.

That's where the saying "rubbing skin against a tiger" comes from.

"Governor Lu won't lend you a hand?" Qi Tongwei narrowed his eyes and said meaningfully, "Over the years, you've risked your life for him. Now that things have come to this, he should do something for you, shouldn't he?"

Pei Jing gave a wry smile. "Director Qi, have you ever heard of what it means to 'get involved yourself'?"