"What? So fast!? Even Wang Xiaofang has been arrested?"
Mo Yuan was shocked. It had only been a few days. Wasn't that a bit too efficient?
"Yes, Mo Youkun confessed that the idea of kidnapping Lin Xue was Wang Xiaofang's, and she also helped create the opportunity to lure Lin Xue out. So she definitely can't escape! But Wang Xiaofang insists that the idea of kidnapping wasn't hers, that she only created the opportunity for the three bandits! So, at most she'll get two or three years, not too long, you need to understand that. As for the others, apart from Mo Dayong who will get a lighter sentence, the others won't be dealt with in three or five years, especially Mo Youkun and Yang Guozhong, who knowingly broke the law."
Seeing that the matter had finally come to an end, Mo Yuan breathed a sigh of relief!
"Come on, Brother Li, let's go to the state-run restaurant. I'll treat you to a drink. What's the point of just standing here and chatting? Let's drink and talk. Tell me your story! You've really helped me out this time!"
Li Jianguo had initially intended to refuse Mo Yuan's request, but upon hearing that he could drink, his cravings were suddenly awakened.
In the past, after military exercises or field training, we could relax with a drink.
Since leaving the military and joining the police force, I haven't really had a proper drinking session. My career hasn't been going very well either.
Now they've finally turned things around and had a chance to hold their heads high. Even the leaders nearby have said, intentionally or unintentionally, that they should give Li Jianguo more responsibilities!
In addition, I've been working non-stop lately without a break. This time, things have finally come to an end. What remains are matters for the procuratorate and the court.
Since it was a day off, he arranged to meet Mo Yuan to explain the situation. After all, Mo Yuan had previously said he would let him know when there were results.
Since Mo Yuan had extended the invitation, Li Jianguo readily accepted.
"Alright! Let's drink until we drop today and relax. I've been exhausted lately! But I dare not take credit; it's all my duty. I don't deserve your thanks. If it were anyone else, I wouldn't stand idly by and stand by to bring criminals to justice! And I should thank you. Without your help, this case wouldn't have been resolved so quickly! Of course, most importantly, it's because of the importance attached to it by higher-ups. This time, if it weren't for the strong intervention of the newly arrived county head, Bao Ruijin, how could we have had a result so quickly!"
"Who? The new county magistrate? Bao Ruijin?! Is he involved in this?"
The two men went to a state-run restaurant, ordered several dishes and two bottles of wine.
Li Jianguo opened and poured two glasses for himself, taking a sip to satisfy his craving.
Only then did he answer Mo Yuan's question, "Yes! Otherwise, how do you think a deputy director of a police station could close a case so quickly? The things involved are much more complicated! I was just angry and couldn't stand it, so I went to find County Chief Bao, but I didn't expect him to actually..."
Immediately, Li Jianguo confessed to his earlier rash decision to approach Bao Ruijin for help, explaining that he had initially misunderstood him.
Later, he recounted how he was impressed by Mo Yuan's methods.
Then he added a sentence,
"Alas, I had no choice. Mo Youkun's matter is quite thorny. How could I, on my own, bring him down so easily? County Chief Bread has put in a lot of effort here. Of course, Mo Youkun deserves his fate. The evidence is conclusive. Otherwise, it would be impossible to slander him out of thin air!"
However, without County Chief Bao's help, things definitely wouldn't have progressed so quickly. So, if you're going to express gratitude, you should thank him the most. He even inquired about your situation and seemed quite interested in your case, saying he'd like me to introduce you sometime! I've heard County Chief Bao has powerful connections, and I'm completely in awe of him now; I absolutely believe it. Apparently, he almost got into a fight with the old Party Secretary over this matter.”
Bao Ruijin? Has a powerful background?!
Mo Yuan really wanted to tell Li Jianguo, "You don't need to listen anymore, I can tell you definitively."
I'm convinced he has a very powerful background; his father is a very influential figure.
But Mo Yuan dared not speak recklessly now. Rumors are rumors, and people certainly don't know much about the truth.
If this information leaks out from Li Jianguo and happens to be overheard by Bao Ruijin, then he'll be asking for trouble!
Since the other party is interested in me, I am also quite interested in him. If I can get to know him now, I can latch onto this powerful figure who hasn't yet become a big shot.
At least now there's nothing to fear in Xiangcheng County! Of course, if you don't have any real ability, it's impossible to befriend someone like that just by currying favor.
Mo Yuan was still somewhat confident about this; perhaps in the future, the two of them could help each other succeed!
Mo Yuan didn't actually know much about Bao Ruijin; his knowledge came entirely from his memories of later generations.
And it was only later that I learned that at that time, he was not yet fifty years old, but he had already become an important official in a major town.
Mo Yuan only then learned that the other party had actually served as the county magistrate of his hometown, Xiangcheng County, for more than two years.
Once the food and drinks were served, the two quickly became more intimate, exchanging toasts and casually chatting about things they wouldn't normally be too shy to say.
The focus remains largely on this case, which is intricately linked and deeply complex.
Moreover, many of these were directly targeted at Mo Yuan, the person involved.
Now that all the bad guys have been brought to justice, the two of them are overjoyed and, without realizing it, have drunk quite a bit.
The remaining topics of conversation mostly revolved around the newly appointed county head, Bao Ruijin.
Although it was just a simple meeting, Li Jianguo unexpectedly spoke highly of the other party.
It was all praise and admiration, saying that he was young and accomplished, even younger than them, and held a high position.
He even claimed that he stepped forward out of self-admiration and a shared sense of righteous indignation.
He even nearly got into a fight with the former Party Secretary at a county standing committee meeting, all in an effort to uphold justice.
He acted like a modern-day Bao Zheng or Hai Rui, and Li Jianguo was also an upright and honest figure!
Mo Yuan didn't know if Li Jianguo was intentionally flattering him or if he genuinely had a keen eye for talent, recognizing Bao Ruijin's extraordinary abilities at a glance.
However, his current state has completely overturned my previous understanding of Li Jianguo.
Mo Yuan awkwardly touched his nose. Li Jianguo looked honest and kind, but after a few drinks, he became so talkative and gossipy.
The stories about this organization are passed around from one person to another, told in seemingly detailed and convincing ways, but the reality is likely vastly different from the truth.
The new county head and the old party secretary almost got into a fight. Why don't you say they fought tooth and nail until they were bloodied?
I'd rather believe that the two of them are putting on an act and conning people than believe what you're saying!
Indeed, at this very moment, in an office of the county committee,
Only the newly appointed county head Bao Ruijin and the party secretary Tian Yushan,
The two of them didn't have the tense, hostile demeanor they displayed in front of everyone.
Bao Ruijin even proactively poured a glass of water and handed it to him solicitously.
With a fawning expression, he said, "Hehe, Uncle Tian, you're not angry with me, are you?!"
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