Chapter 202: Crouching in the Detention Cell, the Provocative God

Pulling out this nail Kang Shaoxiong, the main significance is to let these people inside the General Bureau know what iron-fisted anti-corruption means, what an unstoppable trend means.

In the subsequent investigation, the assistance from all units was also unreserved.

Three months later, midsummer in short sleeves.

The investigation team led by Deputy Section Chief Peng Tianhua of the Investigation Division submitted to Lin Dongfan an investigation result over thirty pages long, terrifying indeed.

Peng Tianhua reported at the case discussion meeting:

"January 1, 2007."

The Jianglan Oil Field subsidiary under Haikuang disclosed its financial report, suffering a year-on-year loss of 259 billion. The first person to propose transferring the Jianglan Oil Field assets was Jia Yuzhang, the reason being to reduce burden and go into battle lightly.

This matter has meeting records that can be checked.

In the subsequent procedures of financial audit, asset assessment, listing and bidding, contract filing, and property rights change, the then General Manager Shen Bing was responsible.

After Song Wen's death, Shen Bing also resigned and left Haikuang Group.

Outside rumors said Shen Bing resigned out of fear, and kept silent about Song Wen's matter, leaving people infinite imagination, as if Song Wen truly committed suicide out of fear of punishment.

However, what the outside world does not know is that Shen Bing has another identity.

She is Jia Yuzhang's mistress.

According to Huang Suying's oral account, the day before Song Wen was summoned by the Discipline Inspection Commission, that is, two days before his killing, Song Wen had severely criticized Shen Bing, telling Shen Bing to turn himself in.

When Peng Tianhua reported up to this point, regret already appeared on his face.

Those present also had somewhat solemn expressions.

Song Wen's brief sixty-year life called wind and rain in the petroleum field, and he was ultimately benevolent toward his subordinates. If he had been a bit tougher then, directly ordering someone to detain Shen Bing, perhaps he would not have died.

Lin Dongfan asked Peng Tianhua: "Does Huang Suying's oral account have any evidence?"

"Currently there is no such evidence, but when Song Wen died, Huang Suying was on the scene, Huang Suying personally saw her husband shot dead." Peng Tianhua said.

Upon hearing this, Lin Dongfan couldn't help but frown slightly.

No wonder Huang Suying was labeled a "crazy old woman"; back then, some people used vile means to send Huang Suying to a mental hospital, precisely to deprive her of the right to testify.

The Criminal Procedure Law stipulates that a person with mental defects can testify.

Peng Tianhua continued reporting: "Under the manipulation of Jia Yuzhang, Shen Bing, and others, Gao Lu's Heavenly Journey Group smoothly obtained the Jianglan Oil Field at an extremely low price, causing state asset losses of as much as 3.6 billion."

"What has Shen Bing been doing since her resignation?" Lin Dongfan asked.

Peng Tianhua turned to the next page of materials.

He indignant reported: "She has currently established a Red Film Company, relying on existing system resources to shoot some mainstream films, reaping state subsidies."

He paused briefly.

Peng Tianhua further reported to Lin Dongfan: "Back when Kang Shaoxiong investigated this case, he once brought Shen Bing to the General Bureau for questioning. The evidence of Shen Bing's illegal operations and dumping of state assets was all in Kang Shaoxiong's hands. We found that over these three years, Shen Bing transferred 5 million hush money annually to Kang Shaoxiong's overseas account."

"According to your meaning, is Shen Bing the core breakthrough point of this case?" Lin Dongfan asked.

Peng Tianhua nodded: "Directly targeting Jia Yuzhang would be too difficult. I believe that as long as we obtain Shen Bing's criminal evidence and capture her, we can follow the vine to melon. Including the truth of Song Wen's killing, it is highly likely that Shen Bing hired the assassin behind it."

Lin Dongfan nodded.

On the spot he issued instructions: "Regarding the truth of Song Wen's killing, the only eyewitness is Huang Suying. You must hurry and quickly take Huang Suying for a psychiatric evaluation. Only if proven not mentally ill can she qualify to testify in court. At the same time, ensure Huang Suying's personal safety to prevent any mishap."

"The psychiatric evaluation has been arranged; we can take her tomorrow." Peng Tianhua said: "Right now there is another important matter; we need to find a way to get Kang Shaoxiong to confess. If he is willing to hand over Shen Bing's criminal evidence, we can save a lot of trouble and directly arrest Shen Bing."

"I'll handle this; you first take care of Huang Suying's side."

After the meeting dispersed, Lin Dongfan, with two investigators, headed straight to the detention center.

Kang Shaoxiong——Shen Bing——Jia Yuzhang——Gao Lu——Gao Peng——???

The entire corruption chain has now clearly appeared in Lin Dongfan's mind; only those three huge question marks remain, not daring to guess wildly—perhaps Zhou Yugang, or perhaps I'm overthinking.

Regardless, first clear the earlier checkpoints then talk.

Meanwhile.

Kang Shaoxiong, detained for over three months, has long adapted to the bitter environment of the detention center; now he is the cell leader of the cell block.

The bitter environment does not prevent him from finding joy in hardship.

He sat cross-legged on the bunk, boasting to his cellmates: "... The position isn't high, just managed to reach deputy division level."

"Brother Xiong, with such a high position, you must have taken a lot, right?" a cellmate asked.

Kang Shaoxiong snorted and chuckled: "Corruption? Don't believe it, I haven't taken a cent; money is just strings of numbers to me. We have a courtyard over a thousand square meters on the Second Ring Road, that's ancestral property left by our forebears. These years we've also made some investments; now we own nine houses. Not short of money, being an official is just for fun."

"Brother Xiong is awesome."

The cellmates all raised their thumbs, envy showing on their faces.

Unexpectedly, a foolish cellmate suddenly threw out a question: "Brother Xiong, you hold such a high position yet haven't taken a cent; how did you just get in by slapping your head? Or is it lack of ability?"

"Speaking of this ability, let me tell you like this." Kang Shaoxiong waved his hand, repeatedly emphasizing: "I don't know, it's all ancestral stuff; I just mention it casually, you guys listen for fun. Our Kang family, during the Qing dynasty, were also imperial relatives and nobles, the Qijia clan—have you heard of it? The Plain Yellow Banner—you don't know?"

All the cellmates looked bewildered, indeed they didn't know.

Kang Shaoxiong then went on at length:

"What is ability? No matter who the opponent is, if I don't want to come in, nobody can do anything to me.

Mainly because I'm tired of eating big fish and meat outside, I want to come in to change flavors, cleanse my intestines.

Brothers, have you seen?

When I came in I weighed over 150 jin, now at most 120.

Don't look at me only losing 30 jin; this is health that money can't buy. These days, who doesn't know that a big head and fat ears are a disease? A thousand gold can't buy longevity.

Upon hearing this, the cellmates laughed, some speechless.

Just as Kang Shaoxiong reached the peak of showing off, the sound of a door opening came.

A uniformed warden entered and gave the order: "6B2010, Anti-Corruption Bureau summons, come out."

Upon hearing his own familiar number and those three words "Anti-Corruption Bureau," Kang Shaoxiong instantly broke down, lying on the bunk unwilling to get up: "Did you guys get it wrong? I'm a criminal case, not under the Anti-Corruption Bureau."

"All day you just cause trouble, hurry up and get up."

The guard directly pulls out handcuffs, locks Kang Shaoxiong's wrists, and instantly wipes out his pretentiousness, leaving no trace.

Kang Shaoxiong really doesn't want to go out.

Even if he thought with his butt, he could figure out that the person coming to interrogate him must be Lin Dongfan.