Chapter 107: Another Major Case!

Just as Tang Ye had expected, Lawyer Cao saw that the situation was turning against him.

He directly "abandoned darkness for light"!

Lawyer Cao possessed quite a few of Huo Jiansheng's secrets.

At the same time, he was also very cunning, keeping himself completely clear of the matter.

"Once, Huo Jiansheng took me to the Langsha Club to spend money, and I met a girl named Nana. After he learned I was a lawyer, he hoped I could help her escape that den of iniquity.

She had originally planned to go to Hanzhou to work, but she never expected to be directly controlled by Huo Jiansheng's subordinates. At first, she refused to engage in special work and was subjected to all kinds of abuse, such as being denied food, beaten, and intimidated. How could a young girl in the prime of her life withstand such torture? So, she resigned herself to her fate."

Wan Ming said coldly, "Why didn't you help her?"

A flash of disappointment and regret appeared in Lawyer Cao's eyes. "I mentioned to Huo Jiansheng that I wanted to help Nana. Huo Jiansheng agreed on the surface, but later I learned that Nana had been sent away. I suspect she was resold to other gangs. These fallen women are not kept in one city; after a period of time, they are transferred to other cities. In the eyes of people like Huo Jiansheng, they are just tools for making money."

Tang Ye glanced at Wan Ming.

He could clearly see a look of excitement in Wan Ming's eyes.

Tang Ye knew what Wan Ming was thinking!

If things went poorly, this would be another major case.

"Lawyer Cao, we have learned enough. I suggest that if you have any other leads, you contact us at any time." Wan Ming felt the timing was about right. "You can go see Huo Jiansheng now."

Lawyer Cao shook his head like a rattle-drum. "I won't see him anymore."

Having said that, Lawyer Cao stood up to take his leave.

At this moment, Wan Ming recalled a saying!

Righteousness is often found among the dog-butchers, while the heartless are mostly scholars.

Parentheses: Except for Town Mayor Tang!

……

Tang Ye followed Wan Ming into the Interrogation Room.

When Huo Jiansheng saw Tang Ye, his expression was first confused, then turned cold.

"Huo Jiansheng, do you recognize me?"

Huo Jiansheng said expressionlessly, "Tang Ye! Town Mayor Tang! The favorite in front of the County Party Secretary, how could I not recognize you? I admit that we had conflicts during the demolition in Pinghu Town before, but that is already a thing of the past. If you feel uncomfortable, you can set your terms, and I will do my best to satisfy you."

Tang Ye laughed in spite of himself. "This is the Police Interrogation Room, yet you are openly discussing a deal with me. Your courage is truly extraordinary; no wonder others call you the Underground Emperor of Tianling County!"

A flash of anger crossed Huo Jiansheng's face. "Tang Ye, I advise you to stop while you're ahead; don't push people too far. Even a rabbit will bite when it's cornered!"

Tang Ye looked at Huo Jiansheng with sympathy. "You are truly pathetic; even now you don't know where the grudge between us lies. Let me help you recall: what did you do at the City People's Hospital this morning?"

At this moment, Huo Jiansheng finally realized where the problem lay.

He stared at Tang Ye in astonishment!

"What is Tang Yu to you?"

A cold sneer tugged at the corner of Tang Ye's mouth. "He is my father. However, arresting you today is not for personal grievances. I hope you will truthfully confess your problems and strive for lenient treatment."

At this moment, Huo Jiansheng finally came to his senses, realizing he had provoked someone he shouldn't have.

He regretted it immensely now.

Why did he impulsively hit Tang Yu?

If he were in the other person's shoes, if his own father had been hit, he would certainly mobilize all resources and means to fight to the death!

Huo Jiansheng felt an instinctive fear of Tang Ye!

He had stumbled because of this guy many times!

Back when he was doing the demolition in Pinghu, he had once bribed ruffians to obstruct the demolition, attempting to seize the demolition rights, but it was cleverly resolved by Tang Ye, and he even took a slap to the face, losing both men and resources.

Later, he had finally managed to latch onto Wei Jian, but he never expected that in the blink of an eye, Wei Jian would be under investigation for "double regulation" before the year was out, and a major backer was directly wiped out.

"Town Mayor Tang, it was a case of the floodwaters washing away the Dragon King's Temple. If I had known Director Tang was your father, I wouldn't have dared to lay a hand on him even if I had a hundred guts!"

Although Huo Jiansheng was arrogant and domineering, he was definitely not a brainless person. He knew how to trim his sails, and at this moment, he showed a look of regret, as if he were the weak one.

Tang Ye naturally would not be deceived by Huo Jiansheng. "Boss Huo, we just learned that you have a partnership with a human trafficking gang. If you can cooperate with the Police to explain the issues clearly and provide enough leads, perhaps you can spend a few fewer years in prison."

Huo Jiansheng flatly denied it. "I don't know about any gang; you might have misunderstood. I am a legitimate businessman."

Wan Ming slammed the table heavily. "I won't hide it from you. This lead was provided by Lawyer Cao, so don't be stubborn and deluded."

Huo Jiansheng hadn't expected that Lawyer Cao would not only fail to bail him out but also betray him; he hated him to the bone.

"I really don't know. I invest in many projects, but I only provide the money; I don't participate in the management."

Huo Jiansheng cunningly pushed the criminal evidence onto others.

Tang Ye took a deep breath. "Huo Jiansheng, don't persist in your stubborn resistance. If you plead guilty now, perhaps there is still room for maneuver. If you voluntarily confess, you can serve a few fewer years in prison."

Huo Jiansheng knew he had to grit his teeth!

If he confessed, he would truly be finished!

Tang Ye and Wan Ming exchanged glances.

They hadn't expected Huo Jiansheng's mouth to be so tight!

A subordinate walked in from outside with a joyful look on his face, leaned over to Wan Ming, and reported the situation in a low voice.

A sharp edge appeared in Wan Ming's eyes.

"Huo Jiansheng, your lackey, Fan Wu, was preparing to flee and was intercepted by us at the highway entrance. He is not only your driver but also your capable henchman. For these past few years, you have used him as a front to transfer assets. Now that he has been caught, you have no way out."

Huo Jiansheng was like a deflated ball, slumping dejectedly in his chair.

His eyes were hollow, having lost all hope.

He had purchased a large amount of assets in the name of Old Wu, just to ensure that if something happened to him one day, he could leave a guarantee for his wife and children.

Furthermore, with these funds, he could help himself smooth over relationships.

He never expected his escape route to be directly sealed off.

He finally resigned himself to his fate!

There is no escaping this fate.

If this had been half a year ago, when Uncle Yue and Secretary Gao were still in office, there might have been a chance to catch a breath, but the political climate has changed now.

In fact, Huo Jiansheng had long known that after the leadership change in Tianling County, they would sooner or later come for him, which is why he had been keeping such a low profile.

He had calculated everything, but he never expected that for a moment of satisfaction, he would strike a doctor and end up in total ruin!

……

Tang Ye returned to the hospital overnight.

His mother was lying on the caregiver's bed, and his father was sleeping very soundly.

Seeing the two most important people to him safe and sound, his heavy heart eased slightly.

In just a few short hours, Tang Ye had made Huo Jiansheng taste the bitter fruit.

This is what they call revenge without waiting overnight!

Tang Ye asked the Nurse for a caregiver's chair and lay down in the Long Corridor, pillowing his head on his arms; for a moment, he found it hard to fall asleep.

If this had been half a year ago, upon encountering such humiliation, he would have had no choice but to endure it.

Now, he has already accumulated some connections.

However, through this incident, he realized that it is still far from enough.

To avoid being bullied, he must become even stronger. "I spent a lot of time revising the text today, so the update is a bit late. My apologies!"