When Huang Pinyu met Yan Bin's eyes, which seemed to see right through people, her last line of defense completely collapsed.
He knew he had no choice.
That bastard had him figured out from the start.
"I can give you the things."
Huang Pinyu's voice was hoarse and dry, as if it had been sanded.
"But from this moment on, this matter has absolutely nothing to do with me, Huang Pinyu. You can fight each other to the death, but don't even think about dragging me into it!"
He wanted to pick them all clean.
"good."
Yan Bin's answer was only one word, concise yet carrying an undeniable force.
"Come to my house to pick it up."
Huang Pinyu started the car with a sullen face, feeling as frustrated as if he had swallowed a hot iron.
...
Municipal Public Security Bureau, interrogation room.
Smoke swirled around.
Zhang Cheng and Yan Guozhou sat facing each other, separated only by a cold iron table.
A subtle atmosphere of complicity permeated the air.
Yan Guozhou raised his wrist and glanced at the Shanghai brand watch; the dial reflected a cold, hard light under the lamp.
"The people from Funing will arrive in at most an hour."
His tone was somewhat anxious, as if he were waiting for the cards to be dealt in a high-stakes gamble.
Zhang Cheng calmly stubbed out the half-burnt cigarette in the ashtray.
He raised his eyes, his gaze calmly landing on Yan Guozhou's face.
"Director Yan, since you've already made the bet, you should trust me."
“My life, Zhang Cheng’s life, is more valuable than you think. I will do whatever I promise you, even if it means digging three feet into the ground.”
Yan Guozhou smiled, but the smile was somewhat stiff.
Of course he believed it.
Or rather, he had no choice but to believe it.
Zhang Cheng has woven a vast network of connections in Funing in just six months. With such skill and character, he would never risk his life.
Furthermore, even if Zhang Cheng turns his back on it afterward...
Yan Guozhou is no pushover either.
At worst, he can personally lead a team to Funing and bring Zhang Cheng back!
Just then, there was a knock on the interrogation room door.
"Director Yan!"
Yan Guozhou frowned, got up, opened the door, looked at his trusted subordinate outside, and asked in a deep voice, "What is it?"
"Secretary Huang is here!"
Secretary Huang? Secretary Zhou's Secretary Huang?
Yan Guozhou's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately understood that this was someone sent by Secretary Zhou to check on the progress of the interrogation.
Just as he was about to give the order, a familiar laugh came from around the corner of the corridor.
"Director Yan, no need for an announcement. Secretary Zhou asked me to come and see how things are progressing."
Secretary Huang appeared, a professional smile on her face.
Yan Guozhou's facial features softened instantly, as if he were changing his face in Sichuan opera, and he quickly stepped forward to greet him.
"Secretary Huang, this is a small matter. You could have just made a phone call. Why bother coming all the way here in person?"
"Secretary Zhou is concerned."
Secretary Huang sighed and asked in a low voice, "Has Zhang Cheng spoken yet?"
"He's very stubborn." Yan Guozhou shook his head, just about to say something polite.
Secretary Huang suddenly interrupted him.
"Director Yan, Secretary Zhou has new instructions."
His expression turned serious.
"If we can't get any answers, then forget it."
Yan Guozhou was taken aback, his face full of confusion.
Secretary Huang leaned closer and lowered his voice: "Just now, the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection received an anonymous tip-off letter, the contents of which... are quite explosive."
"Secretary Zhou means that you should immediately put down what you are doing and personally lead a team to the Discipline Inspection Commission to cooperate with their investigation."
Anonymous whistleblower letter?
A name instantly popped into Yan Guozhou's mind.
Yan Bin!
He nodded calmly: "Okay! I'll lead the team over right away!"
"Then I'll head back now. Secretary Zhou is waiting for my report."
"I'll take you there!"
"Director Yan, business is more important." Secretary Huang patted his shoulder meaningfully and turned to leave.
Yan Guozhou narrowed his eyes as he watched Secretary Huang's retreating figure.
What exactly is the meaning behind Secretary Zhou's move?
Abandoning the interrogation of Zhang Cheng and instead investigating the Jiaxing Gang?
never mind.
He shook his head, too lazy to think about it anymore.
The more you think, the more mistakes you make.
Yan Guozhou turned around and strode back to the interrogation room. Looking at Zhang Cheng, who had a calm expression, a playful smile appeared on his lips.
"This is interesting."
"Secretary Huang just informed me that the trial is no longer needed and that I should handle another case."
Zhang Cheng raised his eyelids slightly and said calmly, "That must have been my bait, which the fish swallowed."
"I'm going to the Discipline Inspection Commission now. You just stay here and wait for the people from Funing to pick you up."
After saying that, Yan Guozhou turned and left, leaving only an order echoing in the air: "When the comrades from Funing arrive, hand the person over to them according to procedure!"
...
At the same time, at Baiyan Dance Hall.
In the restroom, Li Bingyang gripped a mobile phone tightly, his face growing paler as he listened to the urgent voice on the other end.
"Great...very good!"
He hung up the phone, breathing heavily, his chest heaving violently, like an enraged bull.
He strode back to the private room.
"Bang!"
He kicked the door of the private room open.
The music stopped abruptly, and the drowsy crowd was jolted awake by the loud noise.
Li Bingyang looked around, his voice as cold as iron.
"Don't fucking sleep, all of you!"
"The Discipline Inspection Commission has its eyes on us!"
One sentence was like a bucket of ice water poured over everyone's head.
"What?!"
"How could this be? Why would the Discipline Inspection Commission suddenly investigate us?"
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