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Subsequently, more than fifty people, including Gao Hu, were all taken away.

Lin Yi and Hou Tianming came to the road.

"Lin Yi, thank you!"

Hou Tianming thanked Lin Yi.

This is both to thank Lin Yi for capturing Gao Hu with swift and decisive action, and also to thank Lin Yi for that kick just now!

The moment Hou Tianming saw Gao Hu, he thought of his dead wife and children, and wished he could shoot Gao Hu into a sieve!

Lin Yi's kick released a lot of the anger in Hou Tianming's heart!

"Brother Hou, you're too kind."

Lin Yi waved his hand.

Hou Tianming didn't stand on ceremony. He took out a cigarette from his pocket, tossed one to Lin Yi, then took one out for himself, lit it, and took a few deep drags.

Under the influence of nicotine, Hou Tianming regained his composure and then spoke:

"Lin Yi, the investigation team leader has agreed to establish an anti-gang crime task force according to your plan, and to use police from other areas. The police from Zhongyuan Province will arrive this afternoon."

"The leader is very thoughtful."

Lin Yi sighed sincerely.

With Chen Guangming as their backer, the Gao brothers would inevitably have their information leaked if they used police from Dongjiang. However, using police from other areas would not have this problem.

While smoking, Hou Tianming said, "In addition, Gao Long is one of the most well-known entrepreneurs in Dongjiang and a member of the Provincial Political Consultative Conference. The leaders are worried that arresting someone without evidence will have a bad influence. They told me not to arrest Gao Long first, but to take people to interrogate Gao Hu first, and then arrest Gao Long after the evidence is conclusive."

"Then let's do as the leader instructs."

Lin Yi sighed inwardly.

He knew that Hou Tianming's reasons were just superficial.

The real reason is that Chen Guangming's former boss was the Zhao family patriarch, who held a prominent position and wielded immense power.

If the Zhao family wants to protect Chen Guangming, and even Gao Long, they will definitely have to fight against the investigation team and the people behind Xiao Yuan.

In that case, if the investigation team violates relevant procedures, it could very well be falsely accused!

"Lin Yi, don't worry. Before arresting Gao Long, I will have people monitor his every move. I will make sure he doesn't escape!"

Hou Tianming threw away his cigarette butt, stomped it out, and said seriously, "In addition, the Provincial Armed Police Corps will dispatch special armed police to protect your parents and your sister 24 hours a day to ensure their safety!"

"Thank you, Brother Hou!"

Lin Yi expressed his gratitude.

The People's Armed Police Special Forces are the trump card in security, counter-terrorism, stability maintenance, and defensive operations.

Normally, the provincial armed police special forces will only be dispatched to handle security work when the central leaders come down to inspect.

Nowadays, using special police officers to protect the safety of Lin Yi's family is practically the highest level of security available!

Hou Tianming then asked, "Do you want to arrange someone to stay by your side?"

"Need not."

Lin Yi shook his head, then said confidently:

“Gao Long is different from Gao Hu. He is a member of the Provincial Political Consultative Conference and deals with officials every day. He should be very clear about the consequences of taking action against members of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection’s investigation team. Besides, for him, it’s not time to fight to the death yet. He should be doing everything he can to save Gao Hu right now!”

"Right."

Hou Tianming nodded slightly.

He felt that Lin Yi's analysis and judgment were correct.

This is true.

Shimen City, the capital of Dongjiang Province.

Donglong Club.

Chen Guangming, who is the Deputy Secretary of the Dongjiang Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, walked into a tea room in the clubhouse, looking travel-worn.

This tea room was for his exclusive use.

Gao Long had already arrived at the tea room, but instead of drinking tea, he was smoking.

The tea room was filled with smoke, and there were already several cigarette butts in the ashtray, all of which had been extinguished after being smoked only halfway.

"I thought there was a fire."

Chen Guangming walked into the teahouse and frowned.

He doesn't smoke and doesn't like the smell of smoke.

In the past, Gao Long never smoked in front of him when he was with him.

Gao Long stubbed out his cigarette and stood up to greet Chen Guangming: "Secretary Guangming, there is indeed a fire, and it's extremely urgent."

"How many times have I told you to control your brother? You just wouldn't listen. Now look what's happened!"

Chen Guangming berated him harshly, saying, "That Lin Yi is clearly Xiao Yuan's tool. After Xiao Yuan finished his investigation, his first move was to kill Wu Zhiqiang. Where did your brother get the guts to provoke Lin Yi? And even point a gun at Lin Yi's head? He really doesn't know the meaning of death!"

Gao Long was speechless.

Gao Hu was unaware of the power of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection's investigation team, but Gao Long was well aware of it.

If murder committed through violence in official struggles is considered crossing a red line and touching a minefield, then attacking an imperial envoy is considered challenging the rules!

Challenging the rules means certain death.

This has always been the case, both in ancient and modern times, and across the world.

History provides countless examples!

“Gao Long, your brother pointed a gun at Lin Yi’s head and threatened him. A bunch of guns and knives were also found in Longsheng Group. The situation is too serious and there’s no way to save it. You should give up.”

Seeing Gao Long remain silent, Chen Guangming voiced his opinion.

"Secretary Guangming, are you joking?"

Gao Long frowned, his tone filled with undisguised anger.

He respected Chen Guangming; that was the rule at the card table.

But if it involves life and death, then we'll flip the table; what need is there for rules?

"Do I sound like I'm joking? If Lin Yi were just Xiao Yuan's secretary, we could still try. But he also holds the title of senior advisor to the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection's investigation team. Don't you know what that position means?"

Chen Guangming also frowned.

Although he knew Gao Long was a wolf in sheep's clothing, he still liked Gao Long's docile, lamb-like demeanor.

Gao Long, his face grim, retorted, "Secretary Guangming, if I abandon my brother and he confesses everything, will I be safe? If something happens to me, will you be able to escape responsibility?"

"—"

Chen Guangming was speechless.

Chen Guangming has made invaluable contributions to Gao Long's ability to wield influence in Dongjiang over the years, and to Longjiang Group's rise to become one of the top private enterprises in Dongjiang. He has also reaped substantial rewards for his efforts.

If Gao Long gets into trouble and exposes him, unless that old leader spares no effort to protect him, he will definitely be sent to Qincheng Prison, or even be shot!

Will his former boss protect him?

It's important to know that Xiao Yuan has several powerful families backing him!

"Okay, I'll call my old boss today."

After a moment of silence, Chen Guangming finally compromised and decided to solve the problem at its source.

This way, the cost would be lower, and the likelihood of the former leader being willing to help would be greater.

"Thank you, Secretary Guangming!"

Hearing Chen Guangming's words, Gao Long breathed a sigh of relief and regained his respect for Chen Guangming.

He believed that as long as the Zhao family elders were willing to help, his younger brother Gao Hu would definitely be rescued!

After all, Gao Hu didn't kill Lin Yi!

As for whether Gao Hu actually pointed a gun at Lin Yi's head, who knows?

Does Lin Yi have the final say?

Power decides!

"Don't rush to thank me. It's hard to say whether the old boss will even bother with your mess."

Chen Guangming frowned, glanced at Gao Long, and reminded him:

"You should also go and find Zhao Tianming. Over the years, Zhao Tianming has made a lot of money through you, so he shouldn't just sit idly by. This way, we can be more confident in our success."

"it is good!"

Gao Long nodded.

Even if Chen Guangming hadn't reminded him, he would have gone to find Zhao Tianming on his own!

He never puts all his eggs in one basket!

"Finally, I want to remind you that no matter how much you hate Lin Yi, you must never lay a hand on him!"

Chen Guangming hesitated for a moment, then reminded him again, still feeling uneasy.

Although Gao Long has now become a well-known entrepreneur in Dongjiang and has entered high society, Chen Guangming is very clear about this.

In terms of ruthlessness, Gao Hu is not even a tenth as ruthless as Gao Long!

"Secretary Guangming, rest assured, I am now a well-known entrepreneur and don't engage in violence. In this world, there are many ways to die. If Lin Yi's parents die one day in the future due to natural disasters or man-made calamities, what does that have to do with me?"

Gao Long sneered.

Just as Chen Guangming had predicted, Gao Long was not going to swallow this insult!

The day the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection's investigation team left Dongjiang was the anniversary of the death of Lin Yi's parents!

At that moment, Lin Yi received a call from Xiao Yuan and went to Xiao Yuan's house.

"Xiao Yi, I've heard everything about what happened to you from Brother Fu! It's too dangerous for you to go see Gao Hu alone!"

When Xiao Yuan saw Lin Yi, he looked lingering fear.

Lin Yi felt a warmth in his heart at Xiao Yuan's concern and explained, "Brother Xiao, the situation was urgent and time was limited. Even if we called the police, it wouldn't have been enough. I had to go myself, otherwise my parents would have been in danger."

"Gao Hu did such a heinous thing, and yet there are still people who want to protect him? Do they really think the law doesn't exist?"

Xiao Yuan knew that Lin Yi was telling the truth. Thinking of Gao Hu's actions, he said angrily, "Xiao Yi, go back tonight, pack your bags, and come to Beijing with me tomorrow."

"To the capital?"

Lin Yi was taken aback.

"Brother Fu told me that if the Zhao family were to intervene and take action against Gao Long and Chen Guangming, there might be some resistance."

Xiao Yuan explained, his eyes flashing with anger.

"If the Zhao family is determined to intervene, then I will go and find some of the elders!"

"Brother Xiao..."

"You don't need to say anything, just listen to my instructions!"

Xiao Yuan waved his hand, interrupting Lin Yi, his tone resolute, "Don't say that the Gao brothers are just Zhao Tianming's dogs. Even if it were Zhao Tianming himself, if he dared to send people to kidnap your aunt and uncle and point a gun at your head, I would make him pay a heavy price!"