The country entrusted me to buy an aircraft carrier, Hou Liangping, do you dare to investigate?

Zhong Zhengguo ignored his daughter's questioning, and looked at Hou Liangping, saying each word clearly, "Liangping, I'm giving you an opportunity, an opportunity that can give you power, wealth, and even surpass mountains and rivers. I wonder if you're interested?"

Hou Liangping's heart skipped a beat, a strange unease welling up inside him. What did this mean? Why was Zhong Zhengguo telling him all this? Did he know something?

Just as he was about to ask, Zhong Zhengguo stood up from the sofa, walked over to him, patted him on the shoulder, and said meaningfully, "Liangping, what you see may not be the truth; what you hear may not be everything. Some choices, once made, have no turning back. Think about it carefully."

Zhong Zhengguo slowly sat down, his weathered face exuding the authority of a superior. He gestured to the sofa opposite him, indicating that Hou Liangping should also sit down.

“Liangping, I’ve heard about what happened in Handong.” Zhong Zhengguo’s tone carried a hint of regret. “If you had handled this matter well, your future would have been limitless. You might have even been able to rise further in rank…”

He shook his head, as if lamenting the cruel twist of fate, "It's a pity you're still too young. Some things can't be solved with just enthusiasm."

Hou Liangping remained silent; he knew what Zhong Zhengguo was referring to. The officialdom in Handong was a treacherous place, and he was like a small fish that had strayed into it, nearly swallowed by the undercurrents.

"Dad, what exactly are you trying to say?" Zhong Xiaoai, who was listening from the side, was completely confused and couldn't help but ask.

Zhong Zhengguo glanced at his daughter but did not answer her question. Instead, he continued to speak to Hou Liangping: "Liangping, I know you are a young man with ideals and ambitions. You want to change this society and make people's lives better. But you must understand that some things cannot be done by you alone."

Zhong Zhengguo's words were like the warm sun in winter, dispelling some of the gloom in Hou Liangping's heart. He patted his chest sharply and said resolutely, "Dad, don't worry! I've made progress on this matter. The mastermind is Huang Feipeng! I will definitely bring him to justice!"

A glint of shrewdness flashed in Zhong Zhengguo's eyes, but he asked calmly, "Oh? What do you mean?"

"Dad, think about it, who's behind Qi Tongwei? Isn't it Huang Feipeng, who's all-powerful in Handong? And Dafeng Factory, on the surface Cai Chenggong is in charge, but who's really in control? Isn't it Huang Feipeng!" Hou Liangping became more and more excited as he spoke, as if he could already see the dawn of victory.

"Moreover, why did Zhao Ruilong report me? Wasn't it because he was instructed by Huang Feipeng? He wanted to kick me out of the game so that they could do whatever they wanted in Handong!"

Zhong Xiaoai listened in stunned silence. She hadn't expected that a few casual words from her father would lead Hou Liangping to deduce so many clues. She asked worriedly, "Liangping, do you mean Huang Feipeng is the mastermind behind this whole thing?"

“That’s right!” Hou Liangping’s eyes gleamed with confidence. “I’m sure Huang Feipeng has an even bigger backer behind him, most likely Duan Yi who has been hiding in the shadows all along! They think they can control everything by hiding behind the scenes? They’re just delusional!”

“I have already arranged for people to investigate Huang Feipeng. As soon as we find conclusive evidence, I will immediately apply for an arrest warrant and bring him to justice!”

Zhong Zhengguo raised an eyebrow, a barely perceptible glint of cold light flashing in his eyes. "Apply for an arrest warrant? What's the reason? Liangping, you should know that without solid evidence, no one can arbitrarily take coercive measures against an entrepreneur."

"Dad, the evidence is irrefutable! Huang Feipeng... he's utterly depraved!" Hou Liangping took a deep breath, as if to unleash all the anger surging within him. "Just last night, he actually sent people to set fire to the Anti-Corruption Bureau of Handong Province!"

"What?!" Zhong Xiaoai exclaimed in surprise, covering her mouth in disbelief.

Zhong Zhengguo abruptly stood up, slamming his teacup heavily onto the coffee table with a dull thud. He stared intently at Hou Liangping, asking each word carefully, "Are you sure? This is a serious matter; there's no room for falsehood!"

"Dad, I saw it with my own eyes! The fire was raging, and thick smoke was billowing out. Several of the anti-corruption bureau officers were injured while trying to salvage the documents inside, including two who were seriously injured and are still in the hospital receiving treatment. Their fate is unknown!"

Hou Liangping's voice trembled slightly with anger. He clenched his fist and pounded the sofa armrest, making a loud thud. "That Huang Feipeng is simply a madman! He's openly defying the law and the country! I will absolutely not let him get away with this!"

"Outrageous! Utterly lawless!" Zhong Zhengguo was furious, pacing back and forth in the room like an enraged lion. "He's digging his own grave, courting his own destruction!"

Zhong Xiaoai was also stunned by the news. Although she knew that the officialdom was treacherous and had suspected that the fire at the Anti-Corruption Bureau was deliberately set, she never expected it to be Huang Feipeng. This was no longer a simple case of corruption, but a blatant act of terrorism!

"Liangping, what do you plan to do about this?" Zhong Zhengguo stopped and stared intently at Hou Liangping. He knew that this was no longer something Hou Liangping could handle alone. The forces involved behind it were deeply entrenched, and a slight misstep could backfire.

"Dad, I've already arranged for people to hunt down Huang Feipeng with all my might. I've also reported this to my superiors and requested their support." Hou Liangping's eyes gleamed with determination. He would never bow down to evil forces, even if they were powerful tycoons who could control everything. He was determined to bring them to justice!

"Good! What a great 'never let him go'!" Zhong Zhengguo patted Hou Liangping's shoulder heavily, his eyes full of praise. "Liangping, you did a great job! I support you in this matter! Go ahead and do it without any worries. I will use all my resources to protect you!"

“Dad…” Hou Liangping looked at the old man in front of him with emotion. He knew what Zhong Zhengguo’s support meant to him.

Hou Liangping gripped Zhong Zhengguo's hand tightly. The old man's hand had large, calloused knuckles, and his palm was warm and strong, which made him feel incredibly secure and at ease. He knew that with Zhong Zhengguo's support, he could go all out!

"Dad, don't worry, I will definitely bring Huang Feipeng to justice and restore justice to the world!" Hou Liangping's tone was firm, and his eyes burned with a fierce fire of justice.