Chapter 1329: Someone Wants to Help You Repay Your Debts!

Jiang Jing dialed Zheng Shaokang's phone number.

"Director Zheng, come to my office for a moment."

"Understood, I'll be there right away." Zheng Shaokang was somewhat surprised to receive Jiang Jing's call.

Upon arriving at the Mayor's office, he discovered that both Tang Ye and Han Hu were there.

Zheng Shaokang took the initiative to greet them, "County Magistrate Tang, Old Han, hello!"

Tang Ye shook hands with Zheng Shaokang, "Director Zheng, long time no see!"

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Jiang Jing introduced the main topic,

"Comrade Shaokang, according to the preliminary investigation by Tang Ye and Han Hu, a homicide occurred at the White Clay Mine in Yanfeng Village. This homicide is related to the Zhang Xianguang family. The City Bureau must attach great importance to this; on one hand, you must investigate in secret without alerting the enemy, and on the other, you must race against time to uncover the truth as quickly as possible."

Although Zheng Shaokang was only a Deputy Director after being transferred to the Municipal Public Security Bureau, everyone knew he held Jiang Jing's deep trust and was an important figure arranged by Jiang Jing within the public security, procuratorial, and legal systems.

Tang Ye drew a conclusion from the details revealed by Jiang Jing's words.

Jiang Jing must have already given instructions to Zheng Shaokang to conduct a secret investigation into Zhang Xianguang's forces.

Calling Zheng Shaokang over now was for the purpose of sharing information.

Tang Ye told Zheng Shaokang his analysis, "If you want to uncover Zhang Xianguang's issues, you can start with a person named Du Ruian."

Zheng Shaokang looked at Tang Ye in surprise, "Zhang Xianguang has a sworn brother named Du Ruian, who was once a well-known businessman in Wenyang. A few years ago, due to poor management, Du Ruian owed a mountain of debt and fled Wenyang to avoid it. Meanwhile, all the assets under Du Ruian's name, including a real estate development company and a ham company, were seized by Zhang Xianguang."

Tang Ye mused to himself that his line of thinking and Zheng Shaokang's had unexpectedly coincided.

"I don't know if we can get in touch with Du Ruian. If we can contact him, perhaps there will be an opportunity to access more evidence of Zhang Xianguang's illegal activities."

Zheng Shaokang nodded and said, "We will start from this lead. Du Ruian's son and wife are still in Wenyang, so they must still be in contact with Du Ruian."

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Three days later, Zheng Shaokang received a report from Han Hu, "Based on our surveillance, we discovered that Du Ruian is currently working in Yangcheng. He sends a sum of money home every month. Du Ruian's son is in his third year of high school; even though Du Ruian is bankrupt, he still insists on doing manual labor at construction sites to support his family."

Zheng Shaokang nodded slightly, "If nothing goes wrong, Zhang Xianguang definitely knows Du Ruian's whereabouts. The reason he hasn't wiped him out is that he feels Du Ruian poses no threat to him. Take a few reliable men and head to Yangcheng immediately. Remember to act low-key and don't let word leak out."

Han Hu said, "Fine, I'll go take a trip there myself."

Han Hu took two trusted subordinates, boarded a train, and arrived in Yangcheng that evening.

Following the address, they arrived at a tin-roofed shack in an Urban Village.

Han Hu knocked on the door.

A short young man opened the door.

"Who are you looking for?"

"We're looking for Du Ruian!"

"Du Ruian? There's no such person here, you've got the wrong person!"

A middle-aged man hiding in the corner heard the familiar name, his body suddenly tensed, and the next second, he bolted out of the tin-roofed shack.

Han Hu and his subordinates realized this was the target.

Han Hu shouted from behind, "Du Ruian, don't run, we have no malicious intent."

Du Ruian assumed the three men were arranged by Zhang Xianguang; at this moment, he didn't care what was being shouted behind him and just ran with his head down.

The layout of the Urban Village was chaotic.

Du Ruian finally stopped in front of a high wall, gasping for breath.

Han Hu was also holding his waist, out of breath.

A look of despair and collapse appeared in Du Ruian's eyes as he slowly knelt on the ground, "Why? I've already written a suicide note and changed my name. Why must you still force me into a dead end?"

Han Hu adjusted his breathing and patiently persuaded, "Du Ruian, you've misunderstood; we weren't sent by Zhang Xianguang."

A look of surprise appeared in Du Ruian's eyes, "Then who are you?"

Han Hu said, "We are Police from Xiyang. We need you to cooperate with our investigation into Zhang Xianguang."

Du Ruian looked at Han Hu in disbelief, then immediately showed a look of wariness, "I, I can't help you."

Han Hu knew what Du Ruian was worried about, "I know you're afraid of his retaliation. As long as you follow our plan, I guarantee you can change your current living situation, return to the right track, and never have to live this sewer-like life again."

Having said that, Han Hu gave his subordinates a look.

The subordinates took out several photos, "We have arranged for people to secretly protect your wife and son's residence; they are absolutely safe."

Du Ruian rushed forward, took the photos, and his tears could no longer be controlled, streaming from the corners of his eyes.

His emotions could no longer be contained, and he knelt on the ground, wailing loudly.

Han Hu and his two subordinates did not step forward to intervene.

A man does not shed tears easily!

Du Ruian had once been a somebody in Wenyang, but he had been forced into homelessness, and the assets he had worked hard to build were all plundered.

How much humiliation he had endured in his heart.

"Police comrades, I'm sorry, my reaction just now was too intense. It's mainly because Zhang Xianguang is too despicable. I often have nightmares, dreaming that he catches me and drags me back. It would be one thing if he tortured me, but I'm afraid he will hurt my son. My son is about to take the college entrance exam. His grades are good, and Zhang Xianguang is capable of anything; he will ruin my son."

Han Hu said softly in comfort, "Old Du, don't worry. I came to Yangcheng to find you this time under the instructions of Mayor Jiang. Your company was seized, and there are many grievances; you are a direct victim. We hope you can cooperate with our operation."

Du Ruian wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, a look of surprise appearing in his eyes, "Really? The Mayor knows!"

Han Hu nodded, "Mayor Jiang came to our Xiyang last year. He is a good cadre who hates evil as much as he hates a personal enemy."

Du Ruian gritted his teeth, "Zhang Xianguang is finally going to fall. I've waited for this day for too long. I will definitely cooperate with you fully."

Han Hu felt a sense of relief and dialed Tang Ye's phone number.

"County Magistrate Tang, we have already found Du Ruian."

Tang Ye also let out a sigh of relief, "You must be careful. It is very likely that Zhang Xianguang has arranged for people to keep an eye on Du Ruian. Therefore, you must communicate well with Du Ruian and say that you are his distant relatives. Then, we are going to start executing the next plan!"

One day later.

Du Ruian walked out of the train station and followed Han Hu into a van.

Subsequently, he settled into a house near the County Public Security Bureau.

After resting for a while, someone knocked on the door, and Han Hu went to open it.

A young man walked in.

Han Hu introduced him to Du Ruian, "This is our Yechuan County's County Magistrate Tang."

Du Ruian was stunned for a moment; Tang Ye looked to be no more than thirty years old, such a young Division Level cadre with real power.

Du Ruian was somewhat skeptical.

Tang Ye saw through Du Ruian's thoughts and smiled, "Are you doubting my identity?"

Du Ruian nodded with a smile.

Tang Ye said, "I have no need to lie to you."

Du Ruian laughed at himself, "That is true. I am currently penniless and have nothing; there is no point in lying to me."

Tang Ye said, "We have a common goal, or enemy. I want you to act as a go-between for me to get to know Zhang Xianguang."

Du Ruian shivered and said in surprise, "If he knows I have returned to Wenyang, he will definitely arrange for people to hunt me down."

Tang Ye said, "Just say you have returned to Wenyang. Someone wants to help you pay off your debts!"