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

Who is Pang De? He's the Minister of Science and Technology, a high-ranking and powerful figure who holds the power of life and death over key national scientific research projects! How could such a person be so close to Huang Feipeng? Could it be...?

A bold guess surfaced in Qi Tongwei's mind, making him break out in a cold sweat.

Huang Feipeng's return this time is not for any personal grudges, but to carry a mission entrusted to him by the country!

That "Emperor Wu of Han" project is very likely the real purpose of his return this time!

No wonder, no wonder Hou Liangping dared to attack him directly! It turns out he already knew Huang Feipeng's true identity and knew he couldn't touch him, so he deliberately targeted him, wanting to use him as a pawn!

"You, Hou Liangping, you've got quite the scheme!" Qi Tongwei gritted his teeth, a dangerous glint in his eyes.

You want to drag me down with you? I'll show you!

He whirled around, grabbed the phone on the table, and dialed Cheng Du's number: "Cheng Du, send someone to arrest Hou Liangping right now. Tell him he's suspected of leaking secrets and endangering national security! Remember, the operation must be swift and secretive; absolutely no word can leak out!"

"Director Qi, this..." Cheng Du on the other end of the phone was clearly stunned for a moment, seemingly quite surprised by the order.

"What? You're not listening to me anymore?" Qi Tongwei's tone was icy, carrying an unquestionable authority.

"No, I wouldn't dare, I'll take care of it right away!" Cheng Du hurriedly agreed, his tone revealing a hint of panic.

On the other end of the phone, Qi Tongwei's breathing was heavy and rapid, like an enraged bull. Cheng Du gripped the phone, sweat beading on his forehead and soaking his temples.

"Chengdu, are you fucking deaf? I'm telling you to go and arrest them right now!" Qi Tongwei's roar almost shattered Chengdu's eardrums.

He swallowed hard. He had witnessed Qi Tongwei's madness before, but this situation was clearly more serious than any of the previous ones. Arrest Hou Liangping? That's the director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau of Handong Province, a member of the Zhong family!

"Director Qi, this...this might not be appropriate, right? Director Hou, he..."

"Shut the fuck up! I told you to arrest him, so arrest him! I'll take responsibility if anything goes wrong!"

Qi Tongwei rudely interrupted Cheng Du, his tone filled with an unquestionable domineering air.

"Yes Yes……"

He answered helplessly, knowing he had no other choice. Qi Tongwei had gone mad; he was like a trapped beast, and anyone who tried to stop him would become his enemy.

After hanging up the phone, Cheng Du slumped weakly into his chair, his mind a complete mess. Arresting Hou Liangping was tantamount to declaring war on the Zhong family! What was Qi Tongwei thinking? Didn't he understand the stakes involved?

But soon, a terrible thought flashed through Cheng Du's mind: Qi Tongwei certainly knew, he just didn't care!

Huang Feipeng's appearance completely threw Qi Tongwei into disarray. He knew that Huang Feipeng would eventually expose his shady dealings. Rather than waiting to be killed, he decided to fight to the death!

Hou Liangping was a pawn in his hands, a pawn that could be used to test the Zhong family's bottom line!

"Madman! Madman!"

Du Cheng cursed under his breath, knowing that he had been caught in a huge vortex, and at the center of this vortex was the seemingly harmless Huang Feipeng!

He rubbed his temples hard, forcing himself to calm down. Now was not the time to panic; he had to quickly come up with a foolproof plan that would both protect himself and complete the task Qi Tongwei had assigned him.

Arresting Hou Liangping is definitely out of the question. Even if he had solid evidence, he wouldn't dare touch Hou Liangping lightly. He's a member of the Zhong family; doing so would be like stirring up a hornet's nest!

"It seems the only way is to start with Li Ming..."

Cheng Du muttered to himself, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes. Li Ming was Hou Liangping's confidant and one of his most trusted men. If they could find a breakthrough with Li Ming, they could follow the trail and find evidence to bring down Hou Liangping!

"Somebody come!"

Cheng Du suddenly stood up and shouted loudly towards the door.

A burly police officer pushed open the door and saluted, saying, "Director Cheng, what are your instructions?"

"Take some men and keep an eye on Li Ming immediately. Remember, keep a close watch on him! Report his every move to me!"

"Yes!"

The officer obeyed and left, a sinister smile creeping across Cheng Du's face. "Hou Liangping, Li Ming, just you wait, I'll make you pay for what you've done!"

Cheng Du hung up the phone, feeling his heart leap into his throat. Qi Tongwei had gone mad, he was truly insane! He actually wanted to harm Hou Liangping?! Did he know what he was doing? He was playing with fire!

Just then, my phone vibrated. Qi Tongwei sent me a message: Abandoned factory in the suburbs, workshop number 1.

Cheng Du frowned deeply. He knew that this was a path Qi Tongwei had pointed out to him, a path leading to the abyss! He knew that Qi Tongwei wanted to use him, to use him to test the Zhong family's bottom line!

"Damn it! Damn it!!"

Cheng Du cursed under his breath. He was now caught in a dilemma, unable to move forward or backward. On one side was Qi Tongwei's madness, and on the other was the power of the Zhong family. He was like an ant caught between two giant rocks, and could be crushed into powder at any moment.

"Dong dong dong..."

A knock on the door interrupted Cheng Du's thoughts.

"Come in!"

A tall police officer pushed open the door and saluted, saying, "Director Cheng, Director Li is here. He says he wants to talk to you about the case."

Cheng Du was startled. Speak of the devil and he appears! Li Ming, Hou Liangping's confidant, why would he come to see him at this time? Could it be that he has already sensed something?

"I understand, I'll go out right away."

Cheng Du took a deep breath, trying to make his tone sound calm. He straightened his clothes and stepped out of the office.

In the corridor, Li Ming was standing with his back to him, seemingly admiring a landscape painting hanging on the wall. Hearing footsteps, Li Ming turned around, his face bearing his usual gentle smile.

"Director Li, what brings you here? You didn't even give me a heads-up so I could have come to greet you!" Cheng Du greeted him with a smile, extending his hand to shake hands with Li Ming.

"Director Cheng, you're too kind. I was just afraid of disturbing your work," Li Ming said with a smile, his tone polite.

"Come on, let's go eat and chat." Cheng Du affectionately put his arm around Li Ming's shoulder and walked towards the elevator.

The two chatted and laughed along the way, as if they were old friends. But only they knew what undercurrents were lurking beneath this seemingly harmonious surface.