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Sha Ruijin was working overtime. Secretary Bai rushed in, her face extremely grim: "Secretary Sha, something terrible has happened! Director Zhao Donglai has been murdered!"
Sha Ruijin's pen paused abruptly, leaving a long ink mark on the document. He slowly raised his head, his gaze fixed intently on Secretary Bai, his voice tinged with disbelief: "What did you say? Zhao Donglai was killed?"
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Secretary Bai nodded, his expression grave: "Secretary Sha, we just received news that Director Zhao was shot and killed by a sniper in his office and died on the spot."
Sha Ruijin's face instantly turned ashen. He stood up and paced back and forth in his office, quickly analyzing the possible chain reactions this matter might bring.
"Immediately notify all members of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee to convene an emergency meeting." Sha Ruijin stopped, his eyes revealing determination and resolve. "At the same time, have the Provincial Public Security Department establish a special task force. They must solve the case within seven days and give the public a satisfactory answer." Secretary Bai responded and quickly turned to arrange the relevant matters.
Sha Ruijin sat back down in his chair, rubbing his temples with both hands, trying to relieve the tension and pressure in his heart.
He knew that Zhao Donglai's death was not just a simple murder case; it might conceal a more complex political struggle.
As the Party Secretary of Handong Province, he must remain calm and clear-headed.
Soon after, the eleven members of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee arrived at the conference room. Each of their faces was filled with shock and worry; they knew that this meeting would determine the future direction of Handong Province.
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Sha Ruijin scanned the crowd and slowly began, “Comrades, the sacrifice of Comrade Zhao Donglai, the director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau, is a great loss to our Handong Province. Now, we face a severe challenge: how to find out the truth as soon as possible and stabilize the social situation.”
The Standing Committee members spoke one after another, expressing their views and suggestions.
Li Dakang proposed strengthening public security management to prevent similar incidents from happening again.
Gao Yuliang believes that a thorough investigation should be conducted into Zhao Donglai's social relationships and work situation before his death to find possible clues and breakthroughs.
Sha Ruijin listened attentively to everyone's remarks, nodding occasionally in agreement or raising questions.
The meeting lasted until late at night. When Sha Ruijin walked out of the meeting room, his face had returned to its usual calm.
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At the same time, Lin Yunfei received this news. He immediately used a secure phone to report it to his superiors in Beijing, bypassing their direct line of command.
"Grandpa, I'm sorry to disturb your rest. Something has happened in Handong."
Grand Secretary Lin Jianguo, wearing reading glasses, spoke in a steady and powerful voice: "Don't rush, the sky won't fall. Yunfei, one must remain calm. Even if Mount Tai collapses before you, don't change your expression."
Lin Yunfei gave a wry smile: "I understand, Grandpa."
"That's right, it happened tonight, around 8:10 p.m. The director of the Jingzhou Public Security Bureau, Zhao Donglai, was shot and killed by an unidentified assassin with a sniper rifle."
"Killed instantly with one shot."
Lin Jianguo paused slightly in his book, then regained his composure. He took off his reading glasses and gently placed them on the table: "Yunfei, this matter is of utmost importance. What is the situation in Handong Province now?"
Lin Yunfei took a deep breath, trying to keep his voice steady: "Secretary Sha Ruijin has convened an emergency meeting overnight and ordered the Provincial Public Security Department to set up a special task force, demanding that the case be solved within seven days and that the public be given an explanation. At the same time, he has also strengthened public security control to prevent similar incidents from happening again."
Lin Jianguo nodded slightly, his eyes revealing wisdom and composure: "Sha Ruijin is truly incompetent. So much time has passed, and he still hasn't dug up any evidence of Zhao Lichun's crimes."
"Back when Sha Ruijin was the governor of Hanxi Province, there were cases of people dying during demolition work. However, his father-in-law, Lao Sun, suppressed the matter."
"Yunfei, continue to monitor the situation in Handong. Report any new developments to me immediately."
"Okay, Grandpa. You should get some rest."
Lin Yunfei responded and hung up the phone.
147. Zhao Xiaohui's mysterious background and her desire to form an alliance with the Lin family.
147. Zhao Xiaohui's mysterious background and her desire to form an alliance with the Lin family.
Meanwhile, on Hong Kong Island, at the North View Tower.
Zhao Ruilong is embracing a foreign woman and learning a foreign language.
An urgent phone call came directly to Zhao Ruilong's cell phone.
Zhao Xiaohui's furious voice roared over: "Zhao Ruilong, are you out of your mind? You actually sent Spotted Tiger to kill Zhao Donglai!"
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Zhao Ruilong was startled by the sudden roar, and the foreign woman in his arms let out a soft moan of displeasure at his movement. He quickly pushed her away, sat up straight, and a look of panic flashed across his face.
Zhao Ruilong quickly reverted to his nonchalant demeanor, yelling into the phone, "Sis, what's the rush? I'm busy 'studying' right now. Besides, Zhao Donglai has been going against us all along, and he even shut down Huilong Group."
"This is my hard-earned money," Zhao Ruilong said shamelessly.
Zhao Xiaohui's voice trembled with anger on the other end of the phone: "What do you know! Who is Zhao Donglai? He's the police chief. If you mess with him, you're tantamount to challenging the police. Now look what's happened, the police are watching us. How do you plan to clean up this mess?"
Zhao Ruilong curled his lip in disdain: "What's there to be afraid of? Our Zhao family has seen all sorts of storms over the years. If the police want to investigate, let them investigate. I don't believe they can find anything out."
"Tiger has successfully left Handong and crossed the border. He sent me a message."
Zhao Xiaohui angrily said, "Stop showing off! This matter is no small thing, you must find a solution immediately. If it implicates the entire family, I will never let you off the hook!" After saying that, Zhao Xiaohui angrily hung up the phone.
Zhao Ruilong's face darkened as he listened to the busy tone on the phone.
Zhao Ruilong hadn't expected his second sister, Zhao Xiaohui, to be so angry, nor had he anticipated that this incident would cause such a huge problem. He pondered for a moment, a ruthless glint in his eyes, and muttered to himself, "Looks like I'll have to find someone to take the blame..."
Zhao Ruilong quickly dialed a secret number and whispered, "Old K, immediately arrange for people to create some false evidence and pin the blame on Gao Feng."
"Gao Feng is a distant relative of Gao Mingyuan."
Old K on the other end of the phone was silent for a moment, seemingly weighing the pros and cons, before responding in a low voice: "Brother Long, this is quite risky. However, since you've asked, I, Old K, will naturally not hesitate. Give me some time to prepare."
Zhao Ruilong's lips curled into a cold smile, his eyes gleaming with calculation: "Time? We have plenty of time. If we handle things properly, Gao Feng won't be able to clear his name even if he jumps into the Yellow River. Remember, do it cleanly, don't leave any loose ends."
After hanging up the phone, Zhao Ruilong leaned back on the sofa, closed his eyes to rest, but his mind was racing, calculating every step to come.
He knew that this matter was far more complicated than he had imagined, and if it was not handled properly, the entire Zhao family could be plunged into an abyss of no return.
Meanwhile, Zhao Xiaohui's anger did not subside after hanging up the phone. She sat in her office, her fingers unconsciously tapping on the table, her eyes revealing deep worry.
Zhao Ruilong's reckless behavior made her feel an unprecedented sense of crisis, and she had to take action to protect the family from disaster.
Thinking of this, Zhao Xiaohui picked up a mobile phone and dialed a secret number, her tone firm and unwavering: "It's me, Zhao Xiaohui. I need you to use all resources to investigate every detail of Zhao Donglai's murder, especially the parts related to Zhao Ruilong. Also, closely monitor the movements of the Handong police, and report to me immediately if there's any suspicious activity."
A steady voice came from the other end of the phone: "Understood, Mr. Zhao. I will handle this personally to ensure everything goes smoothly."
Zhao Xiaohui hung up the phone, took a deep breath, and tried to calm the turmoil in her heart. She knew that in the days to come, the Zhao family would face an unprecedented storm.
"It seems there's only one way now. Find a way... to form an alliance with the Lin family."
Zhao Xiaohui muttered to herself as she sat on the sofa chair, rhythmically tapping the armrest with her right hand.
A resolute glint flashed in Zhao Xiaohui's eyes. She knew the strength and influence of the Lin family. If they could successfully form an alliance, they might be able to find a glimmer of hope in this storm.
"Dad, it's me. Xiaohui."
At this moment, Zhao Xiaohui said softly, "The matter is urgent, and I need your support. We must make contact with the Lin family as soon as possible."
On the other end of the phone, Zhao Lichun's voice was steady and strong: "Xiao Hui, tell Ruilong to stay in Hong Kong Island. Don't go back to Handong."
“Actually, it’s possible that Lin Yunfei was behind this,” Zhao Lichun said, making a startling statement.
Zhao Xiaohui was stunned for a moment: "Lin Yunfei? Wait, Dad. You mean... to seize Huilong Group?"
Zhao Lichun said in a deep voice, "That's right, Lin Yunfei probably wants to get back the 45 million yuan in layoff resettlement fees issued by the government."
"I received this information from Li Dakang's secretary, Xiao Jinfa."
"If we can't recover this money, we won't be able to explain it to our superiors or our subordinates."
Zhao Xiaohui was startled and quickly sorted out her thoughts: "Dad, I understand... I will fly to Handong Province as soon as possible to deal with this matter. I will make sure to pay a certain price to satisfy the Lin family."
Zhao Lichun nodded: "Remember, Xiaohui. Be sure to act cautiously and avoid causing any unnecessary trouble. The Lin family is not to be trifled with; we must strive to take the initiative."
It's important to know about Zhao Xiaohui's mysterious background.
In the original series, Zhao Xiaohui never appeared on screen; her identity remained a mystery. She only made three phone calls, each at a crucial moment.
Especially the last time, when Zhao Ruilong tipped him off, it was Sha Ruijin's trap.
The question is: How did Zhao Xiaohui know?
The trap set by Sha Ruijin was known only to Tian Guofu, the secretary of the provincial discipline inspection commission, and Secretary Bai.
Only the three of them knew about this.
From this perspective, Zhao Xiaohui's intelligence network is extremely powerful, and she may even have a mole planted next to Sha Ruijin.
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Meanwhile, Lin Yunfei and Zhao Lan were in the Handong Military Region. Zhao Lan had been assigned a three-story building where they were conducting secret communications.
Lin Yunfei frowned and said in a low voice, "Lanlan, now that Zhao Donglai is dead, the entire Handong Provincial Party Committee is in a state of panic."
"On the contrary, I think... it's very likely that Zhao Ruilong did it? Of course, I have no evidence."
Zhao Lan's eyes were complicated. She reached out her soft hand and grasped Lin Yunfei's hand, sighing softly, "Yunfei, no matter what, we must be careful. Zhao Lichun has been in Handong for a full thirty years."
“Yes, if Zhao Lichun hadn’t been promoted, the higher-ups wouldn’t have taken action against him.” Lin Yunfei nodded, his expression very serious.
"As far as I know, Liu Xinjian, the general manager of Handong Oil and Gas Group, was promoted by Zhao Lichun from a low-ranking bodyguard to the deputy director of the Provincial Party Committee Office."
"The Zhao family has their eyes on the oil and gas in Handong, this lucrative piece of meat."
Zhao Lan's expression was serious as she gently gripped Lin Yunfei's hand: "Liu Xinjian is dead. His body has been burned to ashes."
"There were no surveillance cameras around, and the murder scene was an unfinished building."
Lin Yunfei took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Lanlan, we must find solid evidence. I believe that the cases of Liu Xinjian, Zhao Donglai, and Gao Mingyuan are all inextricably linked to the Zhao family."
"Of course, I have no evidence either."
"Zhao Ruilong and Gao Xiaoqin both fled to Hong Kong Island to avoid trouble."
Zhao Lan bit her red lips and replied softly, "Yunfei, you're right. We must proceed cautiously and not act rashly. The Zhao family's influence is deeply entrenched."
"Moreover, Zhao Lichun has not fallen yet."
"Lanlan, we don't have much time left. Qi Tongwei is the key," Lin Yunfei said slowly and in a deep voice.
148. Zhong Zhengguo reprimanded his younger brother, and Hou Liangping was promoted to deputy chief prosecutor.
148. Zhong Zhengguo reprimanded his younger brother, and Hou Liangping was promoted to deputy chief prosecutor.
Meanwhile, Hou Liangping recovered and was discharged from the hospital, returning to the Handong Provincial Procuratorate.
He had just gotten out of the car when he was summoned to his office by Chief Prosecutor Zhong Zhengqian.