Clearly, the two hadn't reached an agreement. Cindy was willing to accept that her best friend was still alive, but she had to leave her brother. Her brother couldn't afford to lose face; what if the matter came to light? Wouldn't their family be disgraced?
But Lu Xiuxiu couldn't accept it. This time, she went to help Cindy with some business, but she suffered an accident. Although she survived the emergency surgery, it will be difficult for her to do many things in the future. What will she do if she leaves her fiancée?
Both of them have trump cards now, but neither can use them because exposure would be bad for either of them.
Cindy stared at Lu Xiuxiu with a fierce look in her eyes, unwilling to leave.
Just then, the older brother returned from shopping.
Cindy looked at her brother, who seemed completely oblivious to what was going on. He was still looking at her with obvious affection, unaware of what had happened to his fiancée in the underpass.
Seeing the two still showing affection, Cindy made an excuse and left.
We have to come up with a solution. Of course, we can't just go back now and let the two of them be together.
Now that kid hasn't solved anything, he's ended up with an enemy.
Her best friend turned into an enemy. Why couldn't that idiot brother understand this? He actually chose to be with Lu Xiuxiu.
Doesn't he know how high a green hat can go?
At this moment, in an inconspicuous hotel in Binhai City, the night was as dark as ink, with only a few dim streetlights shining through the gaps in the curtains, casting dappled light into the narrow interrogation room.
The atmosphere inside was heavy and oppressive, with an ominous premonition permeating the air.
Chen Bangyong was standing next to a slightly worn table, his eyes piercing as he stared intently at the disheveled, pale-faced man opposite him—Director Wu.
Director Wu, who usually enjoys a glamorous life, is now under secret investigation for allegedly committing multiple cases of embezzlement, bribery, and abuse of power.
However, when faced with Chen Bangyong's interrogation, Director Wu chose to remain silent, like a stubborn stone, maintaining an incomprehensible silence no matter how much pressure was applied from the outside world.
A single person taking down the head of the anti-gang office can't be subject to disciplinary review; this time, Chen Bangyong is completely going all out.
"Director Wu, we are both sensible people. Don't think you can get away with what you've done."
Every word Chen Bangyong spoke was like a hammer, trying to knock open the tightly closed door to Director Wu's heart.
But Director Wu just kept his head down, his hands clenched into fists, and a barely perceptible sneer on the corner of his mouth, as if mocking Chen Bangyong's powerlessness.
Upon seeing this, Chen Bangyong's anger was completely ignited.
He knew that if he couldn't get the key information from Wu Zhiyuan, his operation would not only fail, but he might also be implicated.
After all, this operation was not officially authorized by his superiors and was entirely based on his personal judgment and determination.
Therefore, he decided to take some "special measures".
"Since Director Wu is cooperating so well, then don't blame me for being impolite." Chen Bangyong gave his men a wink, and they immediately understood and began to "physically persuade" Wu Zhiyuan.
Wu Zhiyuan's screams suddenly rang out in the interrogation room. The sound was shrill and desperate, like the sound of a real pig being slaughtered, echoing in the silent night and sending chills down one's spine.
However, just when everything seemed to be about to get out of control, a sudden screech of brakes came from outside the hotel.
Several black sedans quietly pulled up in front of the hotel. The doors opened, and a middle-aged man in an executive jacket with a dignified face slowly stepped out.
The visitor was Huo Deguang, the former director of the Binhai City Anti-Organized Crime Office. He had been temporarily transferred from his post for various reasons, but unexpectedly, he was recalled by his superiors and once again assumed an important position because of Chen Bangyong's unauthorized actions.
Huo Deguang's lips curled into a meaningful smile, his eyes showing both helplessness at Chen Bangyong's reckless behavior and anticipation for the challenges he was about to face.
Looking up at the hotel window, where faint lights occasionally peeked out and the faint screams could be heard, I couldn't help but shake my head.
Huo Deguang knew that although Chen Bangyong's intentions were good, his methods were too radical, which could not only destroy evidence but also trigger a greater public opinion storm.
"Chen Bangyong, you've really given me a 'big gift' this time."
Huo Deguang muttered to himself, then lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and watched the smoke swirl around him.
Huo Deguang stood at the end of the hotel corridor, the hands of his watch quietly pointing to a certain mark in the dead of night, time seemingly frozen at that moment.
He took a deep breath, his gaze sharp and penetrating through the dim light, as if he could see through all the secrets hidden in the darkness.
At Huo Deguang's gesture, several uniformed police officers quickly sprang into action.
Huo Deguang followed closely behind. Although his pace was slow, every step he took was crucial, as if each step was laying the foundation for the coming storm.
The interrogation room door was flung open by Huo Deguang's kick, revealing a horrifying scene inside.
Director Wu huddled in a corner, his clothes tattered, his face filled with terror and despair; his former imposing manner was long gone.
His eyes were vacant, as if he had lost his soul, leaving only a body trembling helplessly.
Chen Bangyong stood to the side, sweat dripping down his forehead. His eyes held both smugness and unease, clearly indicating that he was not fully prepared for Huo Deguang's sudden appearance.
"Director Huo, we've come to investigate, and we've already found out some things about Director Wu."
Chen Bangyong tried to calm the situation with words, but his voice trembled, clearly revealing his inner fear.
She wiped her sweat with a handkerchief, trying to appear more composed, but all of this seemed so pale and powerless in front of Huo Deguang.
Huo Deguang ignored Chen Bangyong's explanation. His eyes, like two sharp swords, pierced through Chen Bangyong's disguise and stared directly at Wu Zhiyuan.
He spoke slowly, his voice deep and powerful: "Take him away!"
At Huo Deguang's command, the police officers acted swiftly and apprehended Wu Zhiyuan, Chen Bangyong, and the others.
Upon seeing this, Chen Bangyong's expression changed drastically. He tried to resist, but was quickly held down by several police officers.
His eyes widened, his voice sharp with anger and fear: "You, surnamed Huo, don't be ignorant of what you've done. Try doing that to me, and if you can't, we'll all die together!"
Huo Deguang gave Chen Bangyong a cold look.
He spoke slowly, his voice calm yet firm: "Chen Bangyong, you have overstepped your bounds and acted without authorization, which has violated the law. Do you think your actions can cover up the truth? Do you think your threats can intimidate me? Let me tell you, justice may be delayed, but it will never be absent."
Huo Deguang's words struck Chen Bangyong's heart like a heavy hammer.
Justice? Does this guy surnamed Huo really have absolutely no sense of justice?
Chen Bangyong was speechless and could only watch helplessly as he and Director Wu were taken away.
He knew that this time, he was truly finished.
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