Chapter 630: G Xiansheng and Old Fan Gamble on Fate

The air in Interrogation Room No. 3 was so heavy that it made it hard to breathe.

Lin Dongfan stared fixedly at Han Jinling sitting opposite; everything that needed to be said had been said, now he could only wait, wait for Han Jinling to make a choice.

Time passed minute by minute.

The wall clock ticked regularly, sounding especially clear in the quiet environment.

Han Jinling kept her head down, her hands tightly gripping the thin blanket on her knees. Although she remained silent, Lin Dongfan noticed her nervousness.

A tear dropped onto the back of her hand.

She hurriedly wiped it away.

This display of losing composure made Lin Dongfan quite certain and confident: her psychological defenses had begun to loosen, and she was torn between speaking and staying silent.

"Sister Han."

Lin Dongfan seized the opportunity to apply further psychological pressure: "I can tell you clearly that the Haishan Shi police are now monitoring Xu Jijun's every move. They know exactly where he went today, what he ate, how many times he used the restroom—there's no way he can escape."

Seeing Han Jinling still with her head down and silent,

Lin Dongfan then took out his phone again, opened the Z Discipline Inspection Commission's website, and clicked on the major news item that had been officially announced less than two hours ago.

He then directly placed the phone in front of Han Jinling.

He solemnly reminded her: "Two hours ago, the Z Discipline Inspection Commission announced Xu Chuping's serious violations of law and discipline."

"!!!"

Han Jinling, who had been silent all along, saw the news and her face changed abruptly, her eyes welling with tears.

She understood better than anyone:

Although the father and son of the Xu family were not close, rarely speaking when they met, Xu Jijun's ability to play the role of G Xiansheng these past years still relied on his father's influence.

Because his father was a military bigwig holding real power.

So no one dared to question him.

Moreover, no one dared to investigate him.

Now that Xu's father has fallen and lost his protective power, how far can Xu Jijun's path still go?

This is an elementary school question; everyone knows the answer.

It's like a little tiger in the forest: normally, under the protection of its tiger father, no one dares to approach; but once it loses that protection, the surrounding carnivores will immediately swarm and attack.

In the end, there is only a dead end.

Han Jinling, on the brink of despair, finally lifted her head, tears in her eyes as she stared at Lin Dongfan: "You are his old classmate; when you were in your most difficult time, he also helped you—how can you stand by and watch him die without saving him?"

"I wanted to help him, that's why I called you over."

Facing Han Jinling's questioning gaze.

Lin Dongfan further explained: "With the evidence currently held by the task force, we could completely take action against him. The reason I haven't done so is that I hope he will surrender voluntarily to seek a lighter sentence. You are the most important person in his life; if you are willing to persuade him, he will surely listen to you."

"!!!"

Lin Dongfan's words once again plunged Han Jinling into silence.

She let her head droop, thought for a while, then said: "He works as a political broker, not to make money, nor to aid the tyrant. He simply wants to give those who might be sentenced to death a chance to reform. In fact, he also hates corrupt officials, so when he helps people escape, he usually charges a huge fee and then donates the money to charities that do real work. In his words, it's using corrupt officials' money to help corrupt officials atone."

"Perhaps he means well, but he's gone about it the wrong way."

Lin Dongfan locked eyes with Han Jinling and reiterated the core question once more: "Is Xu Jijun G Xiansheng? You only need to answer 'yes' or 'no'."

This time, Han Jinling did not remain silent.

She raised her hand to dry her tears, seemingly having also steadied her emotions.

When she lifted her head to look at Lin Dongfan, her emotions were steady, her speech neither hurried nor agitated: "Yes, but I hope you can give me a chance to persuade him to turn himself in."

"I already said just now that I also hope you can persuade him to surrender. It would be good for you, for me, and for him…"

Before she could finish speaking, a knock sounded at the door.

Chen Shaokang rushed in, pushing the door open, and reported to Director Lin with a grave expression: "Director Lin, Xu Jijun has gone to the old dock; he just boarded the ferry, possibly intending to take control of the Elegant Maiden No. 1."

Comrade Chen Shaokang was still being cautious; the word "possibly" is completely unnecessary.

Given the current situation.

Xu Jijun's attempt to rush aboard the Elegant Maiden No. 1 presents a possibility: one possibility is that he wants to flee to sea; another is that he wants to seize Chen Xiaoyu as a hostage and strike back!

This time it's truly the case of the emperor not being anxious while the eunuch is.

Lin Dongfan wasn't yet worked up, but Han Jinling was already so nervous she lost color in her face: "Can I call him?"

"Sure."

Such a reasonable request for cooperation—no fool would refuse it—Lin Dongfan decisively handed his phone to Han Jinling and asked her to use speakerphone.

The call was quickly connected.

Xu Jijun was indeed on the ferry, as the sound of waves came through the phone. Just hearing the noise conjured the image of the ferry drifting on the sea, racing toward the Elegant Maiden No. 1.

"Dongfan, why are you calling me? What's up?" Xu Jijun on the phone was still disguising his identity.

Lin Dongfan didn't speak, merely giving Han Jinling a look.

Han Jinling, eyes brimming with tears, softly urged Xu Jijun: "It's me… please don't do any more foolish things; come back and surrender, okay? I'm begging you…"

Xu Jijun on the other end was probably shocked, not expecting Lin Dongfan to pull off such a stunt.

Xu Jijun remained silent for a while before speaking: "You've exposed my identity?"

"You can't hide it anymore—your father has been taken away by the Z Discipline Inspection Commission." Han Jinling whispered hoarsely: "If you're sentenced to death, what meaning does my life have? For my sake, come back and turn yourself in, okay? Dongfan will help you seek a reduced sentence. If you persist in your delusion, ultimately no one can help you…"

"Give the phone to Lin Dongfan."

Xu Jijun interrupted Han Jinling's words.

Han Jinling looked helplessly at Lin Dongfan, who took the phone and urged: "Jijun, come back and surrender, don't make one mistake after another…"

"I can't turn back; from the moment I decided to become G Xiansheng, it's been like drawing a bow with no arrow to return." Xu Jijun spoke calmly: "Having come to this point, you still treat me as an old classmate—I thank you. Our positions differ; since you chose to remain in office, we are destined to stand on opposite sides."

"Do you now intend to take control of the Elegant Maiden No. 1?" Lin Dongfan asked.

Xu Jijun did not hide his plan at all:

"Exactly, this high-stakes gamble lets fate be the judge."

Five minutes later, if I cannot control Elegant Maiden No. 1, I will accept my fate; tonight will be my death, at the age of 34.

Conversely, if I successfully control Elegant Maiden No. 1, the people on board will become my hostages.

By then, you need to send Han Jinling, Wu Changsheng, and Huang Duoduo over to exchange for the hostages on the ship.

By the way, just a reminder.

Although I don't want to kill, I brought two guns today: a pistol and an assault rifle. If you call Chen Xiaoyu now to tip her off, I will shoot her dead as soon as I board the ship.

"Her life or death is in your hands; do as you see fit!"