Ning Zhiheng was unwilling to discuss the topic further and continued, "Senior brother, this leak case is a great achievement, enough for us to promote our own people by one rank. To be honest, our brothers are somewhat weak, not to mention in the Military Intelligence Bureau, even in the Second Division. This is a good opportunity!"
Wei Liangbi nodded repeatedly and said with a smile, "Yes, yes! Putting aside others, even Lao Shao is only a major now. The heads of other departments, except for Mo Wanting in the Telecommunications Department, are all lieutenant colonels. His position as a major seems a bit inappropriate. You should consider him this time!"
Wei Liangbi also wanted to promote his own people, but in the past year, with Deputy Director Huang in charge of the overall situation, he hadn't had any good opportunities to make contributions and it was difficult for him to speak up. Now that Ning Zhiheng was back, he felt more confident. He knew that his junior brother was capable and had a strong personality, and that leading the crackdown was definitely a good opportunity for him. So he quickly spoke up for Shao Wenguang.
“Of course, we have to think of everything.” Ning Zhiheng nodded, then his expression tightened. “Old Shao made a mistake in Song Anxian’s investigation this time, putting me in such a passive position. Fortunately, the two bureau chiefs were willing to step in and take responsibility. He’s one of your men, so we’ll talk to him about it later. I won’t say any more!”
Shao Wenguang was an old friend of Ning Zhiheng since his early days, so Ning Zhiheng didn't want to reprimand him too much. He let Wei Liangbi teach him a lesson, even if he said some harsh words.
Wei Liangbi smiled and nodded in agreement, saying, "I'll have a good talk with him. I'll play the villain and give him a promotion later. You can be the good guy!"
Upon hearing this, the two brothers looked at each other and burst into laughter.
The communication between the Director and Vice Minister Song quickly yielded results, and they soon sent a message back to Ning Zhiheng.
On the other end of the phone, the bureau chief's calm and powerful voice said, "Zhiheng, I've reached an agreement. Vice Minister Song has agreed to torture Xia Bin, but you must be careful not to go too far and cause him to die."
From Song Suyuan's perspective, protecting his niece was of course the most important thing. As for his niece's husband, he had to give up. Besides, this time the evidence was conclusive, and Xia Bin was definitely doomed.
"Of course, please rest assured, Director, my skills are not that rough, I will definitely not harm his life!" Ning Zhiheng assured him repeatedly.
But the director paused and then said, "I would be satisfied if your interrogation skills were half as good as your investigative skills. Let me tell you, Song Anxian is absolutely untouchable, and the final case must not involve her. This is Vice Minister Song's bottom line."
Ning Zhiheng had anticipated this. If he really used some kind of method on Song Anxian, she would either die or be crippled, leaving no room for maneuver.
He was never one to nitpick, but with the corrupt atmosphere within the KMT, he had no choice but to conform. Besides, his target was Xia Bin. As long as he dug out this huge threat, Ning Zhiheng didn't care about Song Anxian. Moreover, with Vice Minister Song's protection, he would naturally know when to quit while he was ahead.
After hanging up the phone, Ning Zhiheng walked briskly out of the office and immediately ordered the interrogation of operations staff officer Xia Bin.
When Xia Bin, wearing handcuffs and shackles, entered the interrogation room again, he could clearly sense that something was wrong.
The director Ning opposite him had completely abandoned the politeness he had shown last time, and instead looked at him with a mocking gaze, a gaze that seemed like that of a fierce raccoon eyeing a mouse with nowhere to run, dark and penetrating to the bone.
Ning Zhiheng didn't say much. He directly ordered his men to tie Xia Bin to the wooden stake, and then instructed, "Officer Xia, your blood circulation is poor after resting for a month. Let me loosen up your muscles and bones!"
Ning Zhiheng was determined to make this traitor suffer, so he didn't even ask him any questions and directly subjected Xia Bin to severe torture.
"How dare you treat me like this..."
"Let me go..."
Despite Xia Bin's constant struggles and pleas for help, Ning Zhiheng tortured him for two full hours, leaving him covered in wounds and on the verge of death.
Ning Zhiheng checked the time before waving to stop the interrogators. He slowly walked up to Xia Bin and said, "Officer Xia, how is it? My brothers' skills are pretty good, aren't they? The muscles and bones are loosened nicely!"
Xia Bin gurgled and spat out a mouthful of blood, managing to make a sound.
"You...you are using torture to extract a confession. Even if I confess, it will be a forced confession...you are using torture to extract a confession."
"Still clinging to hope!" Ning Zhiheng sneered. "Staff Officer Xia, let me tell you clearly, everyone else has been cleared of suspicion. You are now the only suspect in this case. The current interrogation has also been approved by your former superior, who is also your wife's uncle, Vice Minister Song. If the evidence wasn't conclusive, we wouldn't be treating you like this!"
After hearing Ning Zhiheng's words, Xia Bin's eyes widened suddenly. He tried to discern the truth or falsehood of Ning Zhiheng's words from his face, but all he could see was a cold expression.
If what the other party said is true, and even his biggest backer has abandoned him, then this time he is doomed.
"To be honest, your supplier, Ji Yongyan, has been arrested. He has confessed about you and your wife, Song Anxian..."
"Impossible! An Xian has nothing to do with this!" Xia Bin suddenly shouted with all his might, "You devils, you won't even spare a woman..."
Ning Zhiheng was taken aback by Xia Bin's excited reaction. He could tell that Xia Bin was speaking in desperation, and his facial expression was one of fear and anxiety!
"Whether it's related or not is up to me! Staff Officer Xia, if you really want to clear your wife's name, then honestly confess to everything. I can assure you that with your confession and with Vice Minister Song's connections, I can give Song Anxian a break. If you insist on going your own way and, like Ji Yongyan, try to drag your wife down with you even in your dying moments, then I can only say sorry!"
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