Chapter 475: Surfacing

After six hours of talking with Zheng Canghai, Chen Shaokang's worldview was repeatedly overturned.

Before this, Chen Shaokang never dared to imagine that Guo Lichun! A dignified bureau-level official, whose true colors turned out to be those of a crime boss!

The Fisheries Association, feeding on the blood of poor fishermen, transformed into the Hai Long Hui!

The Hai Long Hui, feeding on the blood of all trades in the city, evolved into a colossus, and then gave birth to the Hai Shen Ji Jin Hui, which could be called a money-making machine!

On this mad path of grabbing wealth, whoever stands in my way dies! This is Guo Lichun's method.

Chen Shaokang finally understood why the former anti-corruption bureau chief Liang Wei was killed as soon as he arrived in Haishan, and also understood why Yu Huacheng was being suppressed so severely by Guo Lichun.

Because all the power units in Haishan have been co-opted by Guo Lichun into the same web of interests.

We all share in honor and share in loss!

Fortunately, Lin Dongfan is taking the hidden-name undercover route; if he exposed his identity as an anti-corruption bureau chief, the Hai'an Guoji Dajiudian would probably have already been blown to ruins.

Even if Guo Lichun didn't do this, someone else would.

When handcuffs fall from the sky, there will inevitably be those who take desperate risks and fight to the death! They will surely use every means to eliminate Lin Dongfan.

Chen Shaokang restrained his anger.

He again asked Zheng Canghai: "The former chief of the provincial anti-corruption bureau, Liang Wei, had a car accident as soon as he arrived in Haishan—person and vehicle fell from the overpass. Who was behind this accident?"

Zheng Canghai replied without hesitation: "It's not complicated. As soon as Liang Wei got on the expressway, Chen Yongnian received his itinerary."

"Was the accident caused by Chen Yongnian?" Chen Shaokang asked.

Zheng Canghai shook his head:

"I, Cai Yang, and Chen Yongnian—our division of labor is very clear.

"I handle projects to make money, and I don't interfere in other matters."

"Cai Yang handles troubles that officials shouldn't get involved in."

"While Chen Yongnian manages the dividend work of the Hai Shen Ji Jin Hui and keeps tabs on provincial developments—he has a relative in the province who serves as a secretary to a top leader."

"Any movement in the province, Chen Yongnian gets wind of it first."

"Chen Yongnian reports Liang Wei's movements to Guo Lichun, who then orders Cai Yang to deal with Liang Wei—this is a very strict procedure."

"In short, any major decision is personally directed by Guo Lichun."

"We are merely the executors."

Saying this, Zheng Canghai gulped.

He then chuckled and asked Chen Shaokang: "Section Chief Chen, my throat is about to smoke from talking—can I have some water?"

"Just a moment."

For suspects who turn themselves in, Chen Shaokang remains courteous.

Chen Shaokang personally went to get Zheng Canghai a bottle of mineral water, doing it himself mainly because he feared someone might secretly poison it—after all, Zheng Canghai is exposing Haishan's festering wounds.

"Thank you."

Zheng Canghai took the water Chen Shaokang handed over, noticed the cap had been opened, and his heart skipped a beat; he chuckled and asked Chen Shaokang: "This water…"

"I just opened it to test the seal—feel free to drink." Chen Shaokang said.

Zheng Canghai nodded with an "uh," drank it boldly, and even if the whole world wanted to poison him, he wouldn't believe Chen Shaokang would do so.

The reason is simple: Chen Shaokang is an idealistic person, eager to achieve something great.

Having moistened his throat.

Zheng Canghai felt much better: "Ask any more questions you have. I'll tell you everything I know. When you achieve merit and get promoted, I'll go to prison—then we'll be even."

"You're quite generous." Chen Shaokang laughed: "How come I never saw you this open-minded before?"

Zheng Canghai furrowed his brows slightly: "I promised my daughter I would do good and accumulate virtue. She fears I'll be sentenced to death, and I do too. But…"

"But what?" Chen Shaokang stared at Zheng Canghai.

Zheng Canghai thought and then laughed: "I probably won't be sentenced to death, right? Although I've done many shady things over the years, I've never killed anyone."

"Your son has killed."

Speaking of Zheng Sanshui that beast, Chen Shaokang's face immediately grew much graver.

Zheng Canghai wryly smiled repeatedly: "That beast, you sentenced him to death—I have no objections; I might as well have never given birth to him."

"Really?"

"Really."

"We Haishan people generally hold the belief that males are superior to females; Zheng Sanshui is your only son—can you really watch him be shot to death?"

"You don't know—last time I was talking with Guo Lichun in the office, I said I wanted to retire from the jianghu. That little beast suddenly barged in, wrecked my act, and said he wanted to be the Dragon King. Guo Lichun mocked me to my face, saying I'm not as good as that little beast. The little beast even looked smug, making me so angry I wanted to beat him to death right then."

Bringing this up, Zheng Canghai still hates it to the point of his teeth itching.

He then added: "My daughter is far more sensible than him. Whether I have a headache, fever, sore waist, or aching legs, she always cares for me. Before turning myself in, I already made a will and had it notarized—all my property goes to my daughter. My son gets nothing; he doesn't deserve it."

"Heh, you really are an oddball."

As they chatted, a knock suddenly sounded at the door, and Chen Shaokang called out, "Come in."

A police officer pushed the door open and reported: "Section Chief Chen, the leader asks if you've finished the interrogation." This so-called leader refers to Lin Dongfan, who has just returned to the Hai'an Guoji Dajiudian.

Chen Shaokang understood and replied: "Almost done—just give me thirty more minutes."

"Okay."

The officer then gently closed the door.

Chen Shaokang glanced at his wristwatch and continued asking Zheng Canghai: "You just said Chen Yongnian has a relative in the province who serves as a secretary to a top leader—what's that relative's name?"

"His nephew, Wu Changsheng."

When Zheng Canghai mentioned that name, he chuckled: "The Wu parents really know how to name a kid—'Changsheng' is fine on its own, but with the surname Wu, it's rather uncultured."

Feeling amused, there's no need for Chen Shaokang to ask further.

Zheng Canghai continued joking: "Guess who Wu Changsheng is secretary to—say it and you'll be scared stiff, Wang Daochen! If you want to move against him, I advise you to tread carefully."

Wang Daochen!

This name indeed startled Chen Shaokang's little heart.

No wonder Chen Yongnian always manages to catch provincial movements at the first moment; even the former director of the Provincial Anti-Corruption Bureau cannot escape his sight.

Chen Shaokang collected himself and then asked Zheng Canghai, "Where does Chen Yongnian live now?"

"Seaside Mountain Villa, Villa No. 9."

Zheng Canghai picked up a bottle of mineral water and took a sip.

He also solemnly reminded Chen Shaokang, "If you want to catch him, you need to act swiftly. He has eyes not only in the province but also in the city. You and Fan Donglin go in and out of the Hai'an Guoji Dajiudian every day; he has already had people watching this hotel. As soon as you step out, he'll know in the next second."

"Do you have any good suggestions?" Chen Shaokang asked humbly.

Zheng Canghai thought carefully, then smiled and said, "The best way to catch him is for your police to stay unseen, make a phone call and have outsiders carry out a raid. Fan Donglin's company employs over two hundred bodyguards, right? Borrow his bodyguards for the raid—Chen Yongnian certainly won't see it coming."