Chapter 467

The next morning.

Accompanied by his daughter Zheng Qingxuan, Zheng Canghai went to Hai'an Guoji Dajiudian to turn himself in to the special task force, and Chen Shaokang personally put the handcuffs on Zheng Canghai.

Lin Dongfan felt greatly relieved.

People often say even bad bamboo can produce good shoots.

This saying is a true portrait of the Zheng family; the thing Zheng Canghai is most proud of in his life is probably having raised a well-educated, courteous daughter.

After Chen Shaokang and the others took Zheng Canghai away.

Lin Dongfan handed a tissue to Zheng Qingxuan, whose eyes were filled with hot tears, and joked: 'No matter the reason, your righteous act of sacrificing family is practically a textbook example.'

Hearing that, Lao Ba, standing nearby, furrowed his brow.

He thought, 'Old Master Lin is just Old Master Lin, always bringing up the wrong pot; one sentence about sacrificing family, look what you've done to Zheng Qingxuan's little heart!'

Her glistening tears could have been wiped dry with just one tissue.

Now her tears fell like broken beads; without ten or eight tissues, they definitely couldn't stem this flood-like deluge.

Lao Ba couldn't help comforting: 'Our Boss Fan means no harm, don't take it to heart. Or else, go somewhere else to cry slowly? We still have things to do.'

'Lao Ba, how dare you speak like that? You don't know how to cherish fragrance and jade.' Lin Dongfan scolded Lao Ba, then directly handed the packet of tissues to Zheng Qingxuan: 'Want more? Plenty.'

Lao Ba smirked contemptuously: 'You understand cherishing fragrance and jade? This isn't handing out tissues—it's handing out knives!'

'Don't listen to Lao Ba's nonsense.'

Lin Dongfan lightly patted Zheng Qingxuan's shoulder, emphasizing righteously: 'Someone like you, who looks after the big picture and understands the situation, how could I possibly stab you in the heart?'

'Thank you for the knife.'

Zheng Qingxuan, who had been lowering her head to wipe tears, suddenly shuddered her shoulder.

After shaking off Lin Dongfan's hand.

She then pulled out two more tissues, blew a stream of clear nasal discharge. Though her eye sockets and nose were red, her emotions gradually steadied.

Lin Dongfan smiled relievedly: 'Want me to give you a ride home? I have a Rolls-Royce.'

'Are you not disgusted with me, or are you unhappy inside?' When Zheng Qingxuan lifted her head to look at Lin Dongfan, her gaze clearly held a hint of resentment.

Lin Dongfan furrowed his brow slightly: 'I just wanted to give you a ride home in the most luxurious car; this is my intention—how did it become disgusting to you? Your train of thought seems a bit off.'

'Thanks for telling me I'm a lunatic, goodbye… no, never again!'

Zheng Qingxuan turned and walked away.

Lin Dongfan watched her proud, clear-backed figure with a smile, finding it increasingly amusing: a young lady raised in a nefarious family, yet harboring a warm little sun in her heart.

Just as Lin Dongfan was staring off into space.

Although Lao Ba cleared his throat twice: 'Ahem! Master Lin, it's work hours at the bank—are you going or not to get the Sea God Foundation's ledger?'

Lin Dongfan continued gazing at that gradually fading silhouette, eyes narrowed in a smile: 'Do you think? She looks a bit like my ninth concubine from a previous previous life.'

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What a nonsensical fantasy, Lao Ba looked speechless: 'I think if you don't go to the bank to get the evidence, you'll regret it deeply.'

'Let's go, get to work!'

Lin Dongfan waved his hand grandly, full of heroic vigor, leading his bodyguards straight to Haifeng Bank.

In Haifeng Bank's safe deposit box No. 8 are placed the Sea God Foundation's dividend list and ledger; it is rumored that the names of some individuals involved in the case from both official and business circles in Haishan are written there.

Who knows if there's any fraud inside.

One thing is certain: for the contents of safe deposit box No. 8, Cai Yang has already risked his life! Now, regardless of whether the list and ledger are true or false, we must go see.

For safety's sake.

This time, besides Lao Ba, the people accompanying Lin Dongfan to Haifeng Bank also included six professional bodyguards.

Jian Sining was also waiting for Lin Dongfan's news over there.

During this period, Jian Sining has been interrogating Huang Tao of the Fisheries Bureau in the province.

Unfortunately, Huang Tao's position is low, and what he has confessed are only petty corruption issues of low-level officials, unable to directly point to the high-ranking Guo Lichun.

The core key to moving Guo Lichun still lies in the dividend ledger.

On the way to the bank, Lin Dongfan also sent a message to Chen Shaokang: 'Hurry up and try Zheng Canghai, and as soon as possible clarify the structure of benefit transfer between official and business circles in Haishan.'

'Understood.'

At this moment, Chen Shaokang had already begun interrogating Zheng Canghai.

Because Zheng Canghai turned himself in voluntarily and is eager to make amends through meritorious service, many things actually don't need Chen Shaokang to prompt; he will volunteer them himself.

As for exactly who to implicate, Zheng Canghai understands better than anyone.

On the other side.

Unaware that the tide has turned against him, Guo Lichun still rages like a local tyrant at the meeting: 'Regarding the case of Huang Hai's missing mother, the Municipal Bureau has recently found clues—she was kidnapped by Fan Donglin!'

Upon saying that, Guo Lichun slammed his palm on the table.

The shock left the entire hall silent as tomb!

Knowing full well that if Aunt Huang were to reveal that her son Huang Hai took money to kill, it would be extremely detrimental to him, Guo Lichun decided to strike first.

'In other words, it's a case of turning the tables!'

Guo Lichun glanced at the silent Yu Huacheng, then swept his gaze over everyone present.

He spoke sternly:

"The Fisherport New City project, due to inadequate safety work, led to death stories!"

"Fan Dongfan, as the primary responsible person, not only failed to reflect and rectify the problems in the project, but also kidnapped the families of the involved workers during the shutdown!"

"He attempted to use the families as leverage, trying to frame Huang Hai for wrongdoing and implicate others."

"It's utterly lawless!"

"The immediate priority is to restore order; we must apprehend Fan Donglin and deal with him strictly, severely, and swiftly!"

At the same time, we must further investigate Zhengtong Capital and freeze the assets of the companies involved.

As soon as his words fell, the scene fell into dead silence again.

The atmosphere grew heavy to the extreme.

Yu Huacheng, who had remained silent all along, suddenly spoke up slowly: "Mayor Guo, without evidence we cannot jump to conclusions. Huang Hai has already been criminally detained, and Fan Donglin cannot see him at all. Even if Old Lady Huang has gone missing, Huang Hai would receive no news. How could Fan Donglin force Huang Hai to frame others? This makes no logical sense."

"Secretary Yu, I don't agree with your view!"

Guo Lichun emphasized sternly: "First, Fan Dongfan kidnapped Old Lady Huang; this is not us grasping at wind and shadows, spouting nonsense. Second, although Huang Hai has been criminally detained, that does not mean he has cut off all contact with the outside world. It is not difficult for people outside to pass him a message."

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Faced with Guo Lichun's aggressive pressure, Yu Huacheng was momentarily at a loss for words; it was obvious that the other side had anticipated his support for Fan Donglin and left him no room to rebut.

Just then, Li Yongyuan, who had just gone out to answer a phone call, came running back in a hurry.

His face was not just normally tense.

He leaned in to Guo Lichun's ear and whispered softly: "Something big has happened, Zheng Canghai and his son have already been……"

He didn't finish his sentence.

Yu Huacheng suddenly laughed with anger: "Deputy Mayor Li, this is a Standing Committee meeting; we can't whisper side‑by‑side. If there's anything, say it out loud so we can all pool our ideas and work together to solve it."

Hearing that, Li Yongyuan was left speechless.

He really wanted to slap himself; after so many years in politics, he still lost his composure, and a moment of impulsiveness committed a major taboo in officialdom.

Li Yongyuan steadied himself, forced a smile, and said: "It… it's nothing, not really a big deal; I'm afraid to say it lest everyone laugh…"

"I like hearing jokes, go ahead."

Yu Huacheng intentionally applied pressure; his expression, words, and even tone of voice all revealed an unquestionable dominance.

Under such high pressure.

Li Yongyuan gave a hollow smile: "If you say it, don't laugh at me—I've had a flare‑up of hemorrhoids and wanted to ask Mayor Guo if he has any good medicine to recommend."

"Heh, does our Mayor Guo even know how to treat hemorrhoids? That's quite novel."

Yu Huacheng made a casual jab, and many of the comrades present couldn't help but smile; officials and ordinary folks are no different—they all love to watch the excitement.

This scene left Guo Lichun utterly embarrassed, wishing he could rise and slam Li Yongyuan to the ground for a beating; he silently cursed: "Damn your mother, what excuse could be worse than using hemorrhoids as an excuse!"