Chapter 266

Was it Zhao Lianyue who strangled Bai Yujin, or was it Bai Jianping who strangled Bai Yujin? If we judge by behavioral motive, Lin Dongfan and Zhang Yong are more inclined to think the perpetrator is Bai Jianping.

However, a concrete conclusion still requires further investigation and forensic autopsy.

In the whole 'Oil Major Case', this homicide case is purely an accidental side case that got pulled out, and Lin Dongfan also doesn't have time to spend on it.

Now the Gao family's people are also not idle; they are all racing against time.

Under the Gao family's instructions, Qian Muya of the High-Tech Zone Public Security Branch is conducting a rigorous interrogation of Li Chunyan. If Li Chunyan keeps gritting his teeth and refuses to take the blame, he is very likely not to survive until tomorrow morning.

Suicide out of fear of crime!

These four words are a trick commonly used by some people.

Lin Dongfan must, before Qian Muya deals a fatal blow to Li Chunyan, round up these lawless outlaws in one sweep; only then can Li Chunyan's life be saved.

Lin Dongfan called Peng Tianhua: 'Old Peng, immediately interrogate Shi XiongJie. According to Zhao Lianyue's confession, it was Shi XiongJie who blew up the ethylene warehouse. Before I return to the urban area, I must obtain his statement.'

'Received, I'm going to interrogate him right away.'

Peng Tianhua had been waiting for Lin Dongfan's instructions; this call can be said to have made his blood boil, and tonight everyone has prepared for the decisive battle.

When Peng Tianhua went to interrogate Shi XiongJie,

Lin Dongfan immediately called Yang Qing: 'The ethylene warehouse explosion caused four deaths and five injuries; are you guys from the Qi Department really not going to intervene?'

'I'm already on the way with the Qi Department, and we should reach Nanzhou in about half an hour,' Yang Qing said on the phone.

Lin Dongfan laughed: 'Your Qi Department's actions are quite proactive.'

'The Qi Department has long wanted to take action, but mainly someone above is suppressing it,' Yang Qing said. 'Fortunately, your public opinion campaign went well; now this matter has caused an uproar, so those above have to at least put on a show.'

'Is the Qi Department not with you? Hand the phone to him, I want to say a couple of things.'

'No, he's in another vehicle.'

'As for capturing Gao Lu, the Nanzhou public security definitely can't be relied on; only the Provincial Department can act. I'm now worried that your Qi Department will be wary of Gao Peng and just go through the motions.'

'It seems you don't understand our Qi Department; he's a tough guy who drives an armored SUV and plays with heavy sniper rifles.'

'Does he play the little qin?'

'What little qin? As far as I know, he probably can't play the zither.'

'Um...'

'Um what?'

'Nothing, I'm just speechless about your comprehension ability. Let's leave it at that; when you arrive in Nanzhou, give me a call and we'll conduct a joint investigation.'

After hanging up the phone, Lin Dongfan still had some reservations in his heart, not knowing whether the Qi Department really dares to draw its sword in front of Gao Peng.

The ethylene warehouse explosion case is a criminal case, not under the jurisdiction of the Anti-Corruption Bureau.

Moreover, Gao Lu is not a public official; if we personally move to arrest her, we must first obtain evidence of her bribery.

To obtain evidence of her bribery, we must first arrest the puppet chairman of Jianglan Natural, Zheng Bin, and get him to reveal that the mastermind behind the scenes is Gao Lu.

Zhao Lianyue also said earlier that Zheng Bin used to be a desperado and would not easily cooperate.

This investigative lead cannot be settled in just a day or two.

The most convenient arrest plan at present is to use the ethylene explosion case as an entry point, have the Provincial Department take action, and directly apprehend Gao Lu.

Therefore, the strength of the Qi Department's enforcement will affect the overall direction of the case.

If the Qi Department hesitates in apprehending Gao Lu, Gao Lu is very likely to seize the opportunity to flee, and by then it will be impossible to catch her.

To gauge the Qi Department's true stance, Lin Dongfan called Teacher Luo Xiang again: 'Teacher Luo, the Qi Department should reach Nanzhou in about half an hour, and I guess Gao Peng has also received the news. We must get ahead of Gao Peng and give the Qi Department a reassurance pill, so that it will unswervingly draw its sword against the Gao Family Group.'

'You don't even trust the people from the Provincial Department?' Luo Xiang's doubtful voice came over the phone.

Lin Dongfan spoke frankly: 'Looking at the surrounding provinces, public security department heads are usually concurrently held by deputy provincial governors, but our Qi Department head is still one step away from being a deputy governor. The vote in Gao Peng's hands is crucial for the Qi Department. His visit to Nanzhou this time is full of unpredictable variables; I think we should be cautious.'

'Hearing you say that, this really is a bit dicey.' Luo Xiang also felt a hint of worry: 'Gao Peng has a vote in his hand; what do we have? It's not easy to give this reassurance pill.'

'It's not that difficult.' Lin Dongfan said: 'Gao Peng has a vote in his hand, and my father-in-law, Secretary Chu, also has a vote in his hand; on this front we can even things out.'

'Hehe, you kid are just strumming the zither again; does Secretary Chu know you're using his sacred vote as a bargaining chip? You're blackening him.' Luo Xiang criticized.

Lin Dongfan smiled lightly: 'I'm not blackening him; if the Qi Department fears no power and enforces the law impartially, then Secretary Chu voting for him would be perfectly natural, and that vote would be very sacred.'

'Alright, after the Qi Department arrives in Nanzhou, I'll talk to him.'

'Teacher Luo, this can't wait; you must personally go to the highway exit to meet the Qi Department. If you don't go, Gao Peng's people will get there first and intercept your beard.'

'You kid, you're scheming at every step; did I ever teach you these things?'

'This is all experience gained from being bitten by various tigers; several times I almost got bitten to death. If I don't improve my memory, I'd truly be unworthy of your educational kindness.'

'Don't put a high hat on me; I only taught you to be a good person and to study well, to stay grounded.'

'Teacher Luo, it's not that I want to expose your scar; it's just that the words have rushed to this point and I can't hold back. You used to stay grounded in your studies, but what happened in the end? You were vilified to the point of lying in the hospital wanting to commit suicide.'

"……!!!"

On the other end of the phone, suddenly there was dead silence, and no sound came through anymore.

Feeling choked up, huh?

Feeling depressed, huh?

Haha, are you wanting to clench your finger joints and knock on my head?

Lin Dongfan happily broke into a grin: 'Teacher Luo, the harsh truth is always like this. Believe me, in life there is no obstacle you cannot overcome, but there are endless pits to jump into. Being grounded is certainly not wrong, but jumping into pits is also not wrong.'

'A bunch of fallacious theories.' Luo Xiang said.

Lin Dongfan laughed: 'Haven't the seniors already said it? Regardless of black cat or white cat, catching the mouse makes a good cat; for some matters we really can't cling to rigid principles.'

'Alright, I'll go crazy with you once.'

In the end, Luo Xiang still made a compromise, deciding to set aside his own life philosophy and personally go to the highway exit to meet the Qi Department.

Lin Dongfan happily burst into laughter: 'Teacher Luo, going crazy with me once won't lose face; as long as you settle the Qi Department, we will surely win this round.'

'So much nonsense, hanging up.'

Luo Xiang said that and then hung up the phone.

At this moment, Lin Dongfan also let out a sigh of relief, turned back and again ordered Jian Sining to escort Zhao Lianyue onto the vehicle, preparing to return to the city district for a decisive battle with the Gao family conglomerate.

At this moment.

Qian Muye of the High-Tech District Public Security Bureau was standing with Gao Peng and others in the command center, directing the progress of the interrogation in the interrogation room.

Li Chunyan, sitting in the interrogation room, had not slept for three days and three nights.

He was undergoing a high-intensity fatigue interrogation.