Chapter 379: A Sweeping Net: The Capture of Feng Weishan

Starting at seven in the morning, Feng Weishan kept calling Bai Xue, wanting to ask about her recent situation. After calling more than ten times, her phone remained switched off, and he simply couldn't get through.

He still didn't know that Bai Xue had already been arrested.

Previously, Bai Xue was able to answer his calls because the Special Task Force had deliberately arranged it, aiming to let him let down his guard.

Now it suddenly wouldn't go through, which left Feng Weishan quite puzzled.

Around eight in the morning, Feng Weishan called his former superior Zhou Yugang again, but the person who answered was neither Zhou Yugang himself nor his secretary, but a strange man's voice.

The other party said Secretary Zhou was currently unavailable to take the call.

In an instant, Feng Weishan felt as if struck by lightning. Thinking it over, he realized something must have happened. An unprecedented sense of crisis surged up, leaving Feng Weishan panicked and uneasy.

He, with a heart like dead ash, realized that today might be his doom.

Therefore, he did not go to work today.

Rather than being taken away at work.

Losing face and drawing attention.

It would be better to stay at home, quietly awaiting judgment of fate.

Escape was definitely impossible; even if he got an ID, it would be useless. He himself knew clearly that the Anti-Corruption Special Task Force had always been sending people to monitor his every move.

Around ten in the morning.

Sure enough, everything went as he expected; those who were supposed to come arrived.

The Li Mingtang of the Anti-Corruption Bureau personally led Lin Dongfan, Jian Sining, Zhang Xiaoguang, Tang Xia and a few others inside, followed by four prosecutors.

The two sides met.

Feng Weishan, heart like dead ash, squeezed out a bitter smile: 'I never expected Director Li to personally lead the team, bringing nine people in full force—you really are giving me face.'

'After all, you're Jianglan Province's 003; the dignity due should still be given.'

Li Mingtang chuckled, then handed the arrest task to the Special Task Force's leader, Lin Dongfan. He was just here to give face, nothing more, and to show respect for this political and legal heavyweight.

Lin Dongfan stepped forward, flashed the arrest warrant: 'Feng Weishan, didn't expect today to come, huh?'

"……!!!"

That sarcastic teasing jabbed at Feng Weishan's heart like a needle; saying it didn't hurt would be a lie.

Feng Weishan never thought of himself as an utterly wicked person.

Compared to some people in the officialdom, he even considered himself a clean official. Aside from the Zhou family issue, he had never made a foolish mistake.

As for the Zhou family's problem, he had always felt he had no choice.

It's as the saying goes: easy to board the ship, hard to disembark.

Zhou Feiyun sent him women, shares of a film and TV company, conveying benefits. He either had to accept them honestly, or break with the Zhou family.

In fear of offending the Zhou family, he chose to accept.

Of course, after accepting, he also enjoyed a period of happiness. The young and beautiful Bai Xue was a woman of great charm. Being with Bai Xue gave him a feeling of returning to youth.

'Did you guys arrest Bai Xue long ago?' Feng Weishan still couldn't confirm this to this day; it was a knot in his heart.

Lin Dongfan replied noncommittally: 'The day she tried to flee, she was caught at the airport. During this time we allowed her to answer your calls, also for fear you might do something desperate.'

'You really know how to look after people.'

Whether the faint smile on Feng Weishan's face hid bitterness or anger, only he himself knew.

Lin Dongfan no longer cared about any of this.

A prisoner under trial!

No matter how angry, what could it change?

Having gone in today, Feng Weishan will likely spend the rest of his life wearing out the prison floor.

Even if Feng Weishan someday gets a chance to come out, given his current age, by the time he emerges he'll have to walk with a cane, hobbling; time spares no one.

Lin Dongfan asked: 'Your former superior Sun Fucheng—how did he die?'

'Didn't the hospital say it was cardiac sudden death?' Feng Weishan gave a light smile, deliberately avoiding Lin Dongfan's sharp gaze, and walked straight toward the door: 'The air inside feels stuffy...'

'It's windy outside; watch your back!'

Saying this, Lin Dongfan's hand had already pressed down on Feng Weishan's shoulder, forcefully stopping him from going out to get fresh air.

Feng Weishan only felt a heavy weight on the door.

It felt as if a great mountain pressed upon him.

He could hardly move an inch!

He had no choice but to turn and face Lin Dongfan: 'You already know, yet you ask me—what's the point of playing these games?'

'Whether I know or not is my business; whether you confess or not is yours—I hope you adjust your attitude.' Lin Dongfan solemnly said: 'Did you call Zhou Yugang today or not? The phone wouldn't connect, yet you're still resisting interrogation here. Feng Weishan, don't you think you're foolish? Those who ought to be arrested—none can escape.'

"……!!!"

Feng Weishan gazed at Lin Dongfan with a smile, which gradually faded as he kept smiling.

He simply couldn't smile anymore.

Before, although he knew Lin Dongfan was surveilling him, he never imagined Lin Dongfan would dare to monitor his calls with Zhou Yugang.

From Lin Dongfan's tone, one could judge that Zhou Yugang had likely been taken away by the Z Discipline Inspection Commission this morning.

Otherwise Lin Dongfan wouldn't dare play this card.

In this very night, from top to bottom, a simultaneous arrest operation unfolded! If nothing unexpected happened, Zhou Feiyun had also been arrested.

This time it truly was Gonggong's angry collision with Mount Buzhou—heaven collapsed, earth sank!

And Lin Dongfan is that violent Gonggong; saying he's a brute, he sometimes acts step by step with careful thought—I had actually underestimated him.

But now regret is useless; what's done is done, and Feng Weishan has no choice but to accept his fate.

Feng Weishan, feeling sorrowful, confessed to Lin Dongfan: 'Sun Fucheng's death wasn't the outcome I wanted, after all he had shown me kindness by promoting me.'

'But you ultimately repaid kindness with betrayal.' Lin Dongfan bluntly accused.

After hearing this, Feng Weishan's mouth curled with a wry, helpless smile: "Zou Feiyun is the true King of Hell; I'm merely a judge. The King of Hell wants Sun Fucheng dead at the third watch—what can this little judge do?"

"Did you participate in the murder?" Lin Dongfan pressed.

Feng Weishan chuckled: "Section Chief Lin, you really think I, Feng Weishan, am an ungrateful person? I simply lacked the power to save his life, so I chose to turn a blind eye."

He paused briefly.

Feng Weishan continued his confession: "In this matter, if I am at fault, it's only for failing to uphold my principles and bottom line, which could be seen as dereliction and malfeasance."

"You really know how to make excuses for yourself."

In his faint smile, Lin Dongfan really wanted to give him the middle finger.

As a political and legal heavyweight, maintaining social stability and advancing legal construction are his main duties.

His identity also has a special nature.

When he knew Zou Feiyun wanted to kill Sun Fucheng and did not stop it, afterward he even shielded Zou Feiyun, covering up his crimes! Is that also dereliction? This damn thing is being an accomplice!

If you don't go in, heavenly principle will not tolerate it!

Lin Dongfan on the spot produced an icy handcuff, coldly flung it onto Feng Weishan's wrist: "You just need to admit that Sun Fucheng died by murder; even whether you are derelict or something, leave it to explain to the judge!"