I was a rookie reporter in the 00s

Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan quickly rushed to Li Wei's residence. Li Wei's home was filled with various documents and materials, and it looked like it had just been through a battle. Li Wei sat on the sofa with several documents on the table in front of him.

"I investigated the flow of funds at the nursing home and found some suspicious accounts," Li Wei said, pointing to the documents. "It seems the funds were transferred to an unknown account, and transactions in this account are very frequent."

Zhang Wanqing picked up the document and examined it carefully. "Who is the holder of this account?"

Li Wei shook his head. "I'm still investigating, but I haven't found anything yet. However, I have a bad feeling that the owner of this account may be significantly connected to the nursing home scandal."

Fu Siyuan pondered for a moment, then said, "We need to find the holder of this account."

The three decided to act separately, Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan were responsible for investigating the internal situation of the nursing home, while Li Wei continued to track the flow of funds. In the next few days, they rushed around and collected evidence.

Zhang Wanqing staked out the nursing home, trying to find more clues. She noticed that every night, a black sedan would park near the back door of the nursing home. She decided to follow the car to see where it went.

One evening, Zhang Wanqing quietly followed a black sedan as it drove out of the city and headed for the suburbs. A wave of unease welled up in Zhang Wanqing's heart, but she didn't retreat. The sedan eventually stopped in front of a luxurious villa. Zhang Wanqing hid behind a large tree and observed the villa.

The lights in the villa came on, and Zhang Wanqing saw several people get out of a car and walk into the villa. She noticed that the back of one of them looked very familiar, but she couldn't remember who it was. She decided to take a risk and get closer to see if she could overhear their conversation.

Zhang Wanqing cautiously walked to the window of the villa. Through the gap in the curtains, she saw several people sitting in the living room, discussing something intensely. She leaned forward and listened hard to their conversation.

"Dean, how did this matter go?" a voice asked.

"Don't worry, everything is going according to plan. We have gotten rid of those reporters." The dean's voice sounded very confident.

"What about funding?" another voice asked.

"The funds have been transferred safely and no one will find out," said the dean.

A surge of anger surged in Zhang Wanqing's heart. She realized that these people were not only doing bad things in the nursing home, but they were also involved in a bigger conspiracy.

Zhang Wanqing returned to the newspaper office and told Fu Siyuan and Li Wei about her findings. The three decided to join forces to uncover the larger conspiracy. They contacted the police and handed over all the evidence.

Zhang Wanqing sat in the newspaper's conference room with a pile of documents and photos in front of her.

The next morning, before daybreak, a police convoy had already quietly surrounded the luxurious villa. Zhang Wanqing, Fu Siyuan, and Li Wei observed the entire operation from a high point not far away. The flashing lights of the police cars were particularly dazzling in the morning mist.

At the command, the special police quickly rushed into the villa and apprehended everyone inside. Zhang Wanqing clutched her camera, ready to record this historic moment.

Inside the villa, a police search was underway. The room was turned upside down, and documents, computers, safes, and any place that might contain evidence were carefully examined. Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan, wearing disposable shoe covers, carefully entered the villa, recording every detail.

In a corner of the study, Li Wei discovered a hidden safe. He signaled for the police technicians to come over, and after some effort, they successfully opened the safe. Inside was a pile of documents and some seemingly important USB flash drives. Li Wei picked up a USB flash drive, plugged it into his laptop, and began to examine the contents.

"There are a lot of records of fund flows in here, as well as information on some secret accounts." There was a hint of excitement in Li Wei's voice.

Zhang Wanqing leaned over and looked at the data on the screen, her brow furrowed. "The transaction amounts in these accounts are enormous, and they involve multiple countries. The scale of this criminal group is much larger than we imagined."

The atmosphere in the interrogation room was tense and oppressive, the only sound being the ticking of the wall clock, as if hastening the passage of time. The dean sat across the table, his hands clenched, his face pale, his eyes tinged with despair. In front of him, Li Wei and an experienced police officer sat upright, their gazes piercing.

"Dean, we know that you are involved in illegal fund transfer and money laundering activities. Now we give you a chance. Confess and you will be rewarded with leniency." The police officer's voice was low and powerful, trying to break the dean's silence.

The dean lowered his head, remaining silent. His fingers tapped lightly on the table, as if he were thinking about something. Li Wei noticed this detail and thought to himself, "He's hesitating. Perhaps we have a chance."

Li Wei cleared his throat and said, "Dean, you are a smart man and should understand the current situation. Your accomplices have already confessed a lot, and your crimes are obvious. If you continue to remain silent, you will only fall into deeper trouble."

The dean looked up, a flicker of anger in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. "I know nothing, and you have no evidence." His voice trembled, but he tried to remain calm.

Li Wei smiled faintly, pulled a document from his briefcase, and placed it on the table. "This is what we found in the safe in your villa. It contains detailed records of your capital flows and illegal transactions. Do you really think this isn't enough?"

The dean's face turned pale in an instant, he lowered his head and fell silent. Li Wei knew that he had begun to waver.

The officer took over and continued to press, "Dean, we know you're not just transferring funds. There's a bigger conspiracy behind you, involving an international criminal organization. If you confess now, perhaps you can get some leniency."

Dean's body trembled slightly, and a hint of fear flashed in his eyes. "I...I can't tell you, they'll kill me." His voice was almost a whisper.

"We are here to protect you. As long as you cooperate, we will ensure your safety. You now have only two choices. One is to remain silent and wait for severe punishment from the law; the other is to confess and strive for a reduced sentence. It's your choice." Li Wei said.

The dean closed his eyes and took a deep breath, as if making a final effort. Li Wei and the police officer exchanged glances, each feeling a little nervous. They knew this moment was crucial.

A few minutes later, the dean slowly opened his eyes, a look of determination in his eyes. "Okay, I'll tell you." His voice was low, but full of helplessness.

Li Wei and the officer exchanged glances, each delighted. They knew this was the crucial moment for a breakthrough. The officer picked up a pen and paper, ready to take notes.

"All of this was planned by that wealthy businessman. He used my position in the nursing home to transfer funds illegally. He also colluded with some international criminal organizations to engage in illegal drug dealing and human trafficking." The director's voice became lower and lower, as if he was telling a terrible secret.

Li Wei encouraged: "Keep talking, every detail is important."

The dean nodded and continued, "They have a secret base in the suburbs, where they conduct transactions and hide stolen goods. I also know the contact information of some key figures, which I can provide to you."

As the director's confession unfolded, a larger conspiracy gradually emerged. It turned out that this criminal group was not only involved in fund transfers and money laundering, but also colluded with several international criminal organizations to engage in illegal drug trafficking and human trafficking. Their tentacles extended across the globe, and the use of the nursing home was just a small cover.

Li Wei and the police officer exchanged a look of shock, realizing they had been drawn into a dark world far beyond their imagination.

"This information is very important and we will take immediate action," the officer said, his eyes full of determination.

Li Wei stood up and patted the dean on the shoulder. "You did a good job. We will keep you safe."