Chapter 148

Yang Qing was free; the first thing he did after coming out was to thank all the brothers for their strong support, pulling his little life back from the gates of hell.

The Provincial Department's autopsy report showed:

Although Shang Weiliang had multiple soft tissue injuries, they were merely superficial; the true fatal injury was to the head, caused by a heavy blow from a metal blunt instrument, with a clear depression in the occipital skull.

But when Yang Qing went to the detention center to interrogate Shang Weiliang, he carried no metal blunt instrument, and the interrogation room had no such instrument available for anyone to use.

Framing him, the plot collapses on its own!

Now Chang Ming has realized that following the Municipal Party Committee's No. 1 does not guarantee smooth sailing; he might even sprain his ankle.

Considering it safer to sit on the fence and watch the scenery, Chang Ming decisively reined in his horse; after releasing Yang Qing, he immediately ordered the arrest of Hu Wei from the detention center.

At the same time, he ordered Wang Anping of the First Prosecutorial Department to go apologize to Yang Qing.

Wang Anping chased to the prosecutor's office gate.

Gritting his teeth, he said to Yang Qing: "Last night's cup of yellow urine—you didn't drink it, did you? It's actually not urine but a glass of pure draft beer. We're law-abiding people; how could I force you to drink urine?"

"I suspect you came on purpose to disgust me, but I'm embarrassed to slap you at the prosecutor's gate, mainly because I fear hurting your fragile self-esteem; otherwise, let's find a secluded spot to practice."

Yang Qing held a cigarette, his fists clenched and crackling.

Wang Anping broke out in a black line: "Misunderstood—I really wasn't trying to disgust you; it's the truth, that really is a cup of pure draft beer, not my urine."

"Tell me, are you trying to butt me with your belly?"

"I don't understand what you're saying."

"Damn!"

Yang Qing momentarily lost control of his violent right foot.

He kicked Wang Anping in the belly!

The facts prove Wang Anping is indeed a chicken that can't withstand a single kick; he fell flat on his back, seemingly having trouble breathing, his face turned livid from strain.

Yang Qing contentedly lit a cigarette: "I told you not to butt me with your belly, yet you wouldn't listen. Next time don't be so impulsive; assaulting an officer has serious consequences."

"You're playing a framing game with me, huh?!"

Wang Anping managed to get up, glaring with both eyes, but he dared not strike back.

Yang Qing chuckled: "Isn't this what you taught me? Coward! With your pathetic self, you still want to chase Lin Dongfan's ex-girlfriend? Listen, even the women Lin Dongfan has left behind are beyond your reach."

"Fine, you damn well wait for me!"

Seeing people gathering to watch, Wang Anping couldn't save face, threw out harsh words and left.

Satisfying!

Yang Qing pulled out his phone and called Lin Dongfan: "Pretentious jerk, I'm out. Hurry up and take me for a full-body spa. I feel my bad luck has been clinging to me lately; I need a thorough cleansing."

"I busted you out, and now I have to spend money to treat you to a spa?"

"Whoever has money treats; no problem."

"Get lost."

"That Wang Anping from the prosecutor's office—you've got a grudge against him, right? I just kicked him for you, warned him not to hit on your ex-girlfriend, dealing his soul a terrifying critical blow."

"Asking for credit is useless; I'm in a meeting."

Lin Dongfan said that and hung up; he really was in a meeting, the net‑closing operation against the Executive faction will begin today.

The temporary meeting room at Qinghu Guesthouse.

Leng Chuan sat steadily in the chief seat.

Deputy team leader He Yanqing led his three subordinates to sit on the left; Lin Dongfan led Jian Sining, Tang Xia, and Zhang Xiaoguang to sit on the right.

The formation was clear.

The arena bet made last year with He Yanqing will also be settled today, life or death.

Leng Chuan glanced at the left and right wings' formations.

He summed up solemnly: "In this operation to arrest Xiao Yunce, the evidence used mainly comes from the physical evidence at Jingcheng No. 37 Courtyard and the materials from the Shang Weiliang case. Xiao Yunce, while involved in corruption and bribery, is also suspected of multiple murders and has long maintained improper relationships with many women."

Having said that, Leng Chuan turned his gaze toward He Yanqing.

He added meaningfully: "All the evidence mentioned above has been gradually grasped by the team led by Lin Dongfan. Section Chief He, do you have anything to say?"

He Yanqing remained silent as snow.

These past months, he had focused his investigation on Hengsha Group, on the verge of grasping evidence of benefit transfer between Wang Minjuan and Xiao Yunce, never expecting Leng Chuan to close the case early.

Thus, He Yanqing could only hand in a blank paper.

This also means He Yanqing has lost to Lin Dongfan; according to the oral agreement made during last year's arena match, the losing side must voluntarily resign.

On what grounds?

I, He Yanqing, struggled for over a decade before attaining the section chief position; every bit of glory I bear was earned through painstaking effort!

Why should I accept fate?

A single word from you, Leng Chuan, and you want to end my career!

On what grounds?

He Yanqing grew more resentful, suppressing his anger as he emphasized: "Last year, Prosecutor Liu limited us to three months to close the case. The time hasn't arrived yet; just give me another week and I can submit the evidence."

"Section Chief He, you're truly clueless," Leng Chuan reminded: "If you insist on holding onto Wang Minjuan, don't say a week will suffice; even another year of investigation won't close the case."

"Don't you want to arrest Wang Minjuan?" He Yanqing said, somewhat shocked.

Leng Chuan said earnestly: "It's not that I don't want to arrest her; the timing isn't ripe. Secretary Gao believes that Nanzhou's urban construction and development need Wang Minjuan's strong support."

Hearing this, He Yanqing felt as if his heart were being cut by a knife.

After all this, it turns out you don't want to offend Gao Peng, damn it! Smart people let you do this, tossing me, He Yanqing, like a fool into the wind to wander aimlessly.

On what grounds?

Anger roared in his chest!

He Yanqing raised his head, stared fixedly at Lin Dongfan across from him, gritted his teeth and confessed: "I will not admit defeat and resign, because this power game is unfair to me!"

Lin Dongfan's sword brows slightly furrowed.

Then he calmly replied, "Section Chief He, I never thought of making you admit defeat and resign, nor did the cold bureau force you to resign. We hope even more that we let go of prejudices, sincerely cooperate, and overcome difficulties together."

"Well said."

This was the first time Leng Chuan led the applause in a meeting.

They applauded both Lin Dongfan's extraordinary breadth of mind and his spirit of letting go for the greater good; this is a visible growth and transformation.

Leng Chuan smiled at He Yanqing: "Old He, how about it? You also express your stance."

At this moment, He Yanqing was embarrassed to the point of flushing red; just a moment ago he had been demanding, "What gives you the right?!" holding in a belly full of complaints and resentment.

I never expected this guy Lin Dongfan to pull such a move; his opening words were a killer blow!

This time we really lost!

Lost so thoroughly!

His charisma and breadth of mind were directly pressed to the ground and rubbed by Lin Dongfan.

Seeing everyone smiling as they followed the applause, it was clear that each had been completely conquered by Lin Dongfan.

In comparison, I myself had become a petty, narrow-minded person.

He Yanqing was so embarrassed he had nowhere to hide, and could only force a bitter smile: "What a fine call for sincere cooperation and overcoming difficulties together. The younger generation is formidable; I have no objections."

"Since everyone has no objections, let everyone bring out the spirit of cooperation."

Leng Chuan glanced at Lin Dongfan, then at He Yanqing.

Seeing that the two had nothing to say.

Leng Chuan further instructed the concrete action: "Old He, you are responsible for leading the team to capture Ye Dan of Jianglan Bank."

"No problem." He Yanqing nodded.

Leng Chuan also said to Lin Dongfan: "Dongfan, you are responsible for leading the team to capture Xiao Yunce."

"Section Chief Leng, you don't plan to lead the team yourself?" Lin Dongfan asked with a smile: "Xiao Yunce is after all a bureau-level official; letting me go to capture him is inappropriate, isn't it?"

"At that time I will go with you, but the operation will be led by you." Leng Chuan stood up and added: "Everyone, get ready now; at 8 p. m. tonight, the two teams will act simultaneously."

"Hmm."

As Lin Dongfan stood up to leave the meeting room, he felt somewhat moved, never expecting that Section Chief Leng would actually hand over the leadership of capturing Xiao Yunce to him.

A section-chief-level officer capturing a bureau-chief-level official—this is clearly intended to make me, Lin Dongfan, make a name for myself.