Chapter 1092: Suspected of Major Criminal Involvement!

Tang Ye returned to his office.

Zheng Shaokang's call came through.

His tone carried a hint of excitement!

"County Magistrate Tang, we've developed the film! There are quite a few intimate photos of County Magistrate Mao and a woman."

Tang Ye felt a shock in his heart and immediately asked, "Could these be clues left behind by Zhou Songtao?"

Zheng Shaokang responded in the message: "It's highly likely. I'm taking the photos to interrogate Chen Shunfei to see if he'll crack!"

Tang Ye said in a deep voice, "I'll wait for your news."

Zheng Shaokang walked into the Interrogation Room once again.

Having undergone continuous interrogation, Chen Shunfei was now somewhat exhausted.

Zheng Shaokang slapped a stack of photos onto the table and said in a deep voice, "How do you explain these photos?"

The moment Chen Shunfei caught a glimpse of the photos, his expression changed abruptly, and he forced himself to remain calm: "We took these at the beach in Shenzhou; what can a few photos prove?"

Zheng Shaokang pursued the matter with a grave tone: "What I'm curious about is who the photographer was. Judging by the photos, the photographer's skill is not low; it's not something an ordinary person could take."

Chen Shunfei bit the bullet and replied: "Taken by a photographer I hired. County Magistrate Mao has no relationship with this woman."

Zheng Shaokang suddenly erupted, slamming the table heavily, causing the photos on the table to jump:

"You're still quibbling! This woman is named Li Haizao, an employee of your company.

We have already questioned Cheng Xin; she is County Magistrate Mao's mistress!

She is the canary you have been keeping secretly for him!"

Cheng Xin had actually revealed this secret!

A sense that the game was up welled up in Chen Shunfei's heart.

Cheng Xin was a professional manager he had hired himself.

He knew clearly that he was the company's legal representative, and once something went wrong, he would inevitably bear the brunt of it.

Therefore, in order to seek self-preservation, under the high-pressure interrogation of the police, he had said everything he knew.

Chen Shunfei told himself that he must not defect.

As long as Mao Yu was fine, there was still a chance for a comeback.

"That's Cheng Xin talking nonsense!" Chen Shunfei retorted with a cold face, "From now on, I refuse to answer any questions; I want to see my Lawyer. I will definitely file a complaint against you!"

Zheng Shaokang had not expected Chen Shunfei's mouth to be so stubborn.

"We also found a transfer record.

You arranged for the finance department to transfer two hundred thousand in cash to Li Haizao.

This money was ultimately used for her brother to buy a house.

This transfer record is ironclad proof of Mao Yu's corruption and bribery!

Don't harbor any more wishful thinking!

Mao Yu is now under our close surveillance, and we can arrest him at any time."

"I'm really not close with County Magistrate Mao!" Chen Shunfei's gaze began to dart around, and his tone weakened a little.

Zheng Shaokang pursued relentlessly, saying in a deep voice:

"You're starting to feel guilty!

You have been avoiding the important and dwelling on the trivial, evading the core issues.

We have been investigating the cause of County Magistrate Zhou's death.

According to the statement from the former Factory Director of Xingshun Food Factory, Yang Guofeng, you met with County Magistrate Zhou on the day he was murdered, and a fierce argument broke out.

County Magistrate Zhou loved photography!

Were these rolls of film left behind by County Magistrate Zhou!

Did you murder County Magistrate Zhou!"

Cold sweat instantly slid down Chen Shunfei's forehead.

He stammered in defense: "This is slander!"

Zheng Shaokang sneered: "Whether it's slander or not, you know better than anyone. Who exactly took these photos? If you confess voluntarily now, there is still a chance for leniency."

Chen Shunfei answered mechanically: "The person who took the photos was not County Magistrate Zhou. County Magistrate Zhou's death has nothing to do with me!"

"Why did you have a conflict with Zhou Songtao?" Zheng Shaokang pressed step by step.

"Because he refused to open a green channel for those buildings with incomplete paperwork!"

Under the successive interrogations, Chen Shunfei threw out a seemingly reasonable excuse.

"You felt County Magistrate Zhou was in your way, so you killed him, is that right?" Zheng Shaokang continued to press, his tone full of pressure.

Chen Shunfei completely collapsed, his hands clenched tightly into fists, biting his lip hard.

Based on his experience, Zheng Shaokang judged that Chen Shunfei would not crack for the time being, so he turned and walked out of the Interrogation Room to report the progress of the interrogation to Tang Ye.

……

Having grasped a certain amount of evidence.

Tang Ye dialed the phone of the County Party Secretary, Han Zhengyi.

This concerned taking down a Standing Committee Member!

It was still necessary to communicate in time with the top leader.

Otherwise, even if the starting point was righteous, it would be highly controversial due to improper procedures.

"Secretary Han, there is an important matter I would like to communicate with you in person."

"I am in my office, come over." Han Zhengyi had already heard earlier about the mass violence that occurred during the delivery of Jinyu Tianxia and guessed that Tang Ye was mostly coming for this matter.

Tang Ye immediately set off for the Party Committee Office and pushed the door open to enter.

Han Zhengyi stood up and personally brewed a cup of tea for Tang Ye, "What is the matter? Speak."

"Secretary Han, a serious violent assault incident occurred at the Jinyu Tianxia project. The County Public Security Bureau had previously gathered leads on Chen Shunfei's involvement with organized crime, and today, by waiting for the rabbit to hit the tree, they seized the opportunity to capture the criminal gang that had caused trouble multiple times."

"In the process of searching for criminal evidence, we found a roll of used film. After developing it, we discovered intimate photos of Mao Yu and a young girl inside."

Han Zhengyi's brows furrowed instantly: "Does Chen Shunfei intend to use these photos to blackmail Mao Yu?"

Tang Ye analyzed: "To be precise, the two are using each other while remaining wary of one another. However, it also indicates that Comrade Mao Yu has serious disciplinary issues."

Han Zhengyi tapped his fingers lightly on the desk and pondered: "If Comrade Mao Yu has indeed violated discipline, he must certainly be held accountable according to law and regulations. However, it must be investigated clearly first; we cannot draw conclusions rashly."

Seeing that Han Zhengyi still had reservations, Tang Ye continued to add: "Secretary Han, we also discovered a key suspicious point. The late former County Magistrate Zhou Songtao was very fond of photography during his lifetime. When organizing his personal effects, there were no negatives or film, which is very abnormal."

Before Comrade Zhou Songtao was determined to have 'committed suicide,' Chen Shunfei had sought him out regarding issues with project approval procedures, and the two had a dispute.

Among the film rolls seized this time, the style of several landscape photos is extremely similar to the photography style of Comrade Zhou Songtao."

Han Zhengyi immediately understood the implication behind Tang Ye's words, and his expression turned grave: "You mean that Comrade Songtao did not commit suicide, and Chen Shunfei is a major suspect in the crime?"

Tang Ye nodded slightly: "Secretary Han, the provincial authorities have always been very concerned about the cause of Comrade Songtao's death. Thoroughly investigating this matter is an important task assigned to me by Mayor Jiang."

Upon hearing this, Han Zhengyi's expression became even more serious.

This matter not only involved a homicide case but also concerned his former partner.

He became alert; he could not just brush this off.

"I worked with Comrade Songtao for many years; he did indeed love photography.

His sudden passing has always caused me great pain.

I support you in continuing to investigate this matter in depth. No matter who is involved, it must be investigated to the end, punished strictly, and never tolerated!"

After Tang Ye left,

Han Zhengyi dialed Mao Yu's phone number...