Chapter 269: Teacher, Why Are You Here!

On the way back to the hospital, Tang Ye's thoughts were churning.

Since Zhou Chengwu took office, on the surface, he had not had any direct conflict with the Suiyuan Gang, and when he was with Xiao Jingyu, the atmosphere was harmonious and full of tacit understanding.

However, Tang Ye knew clearly in his heart that beneath this seemingly calm surface, a storm could erupt at any moment.

Suiyuan County was Jingyu's "base camp," and now, many people in important positions within the Municipal Government had all come out of Suiyuan.

They were deeply intertwined, forming a powerful force.

Although Zhou Chengwu held the power of personnel appointments, in the actual operation of personnel arrangements, it was difficult to achieve complete control.

The Municipal Organization Department promoted talent based on recommendations from various units.

There were too many hidden doors and variables.

Furthermore, many of Zhou Chengwu's decisions could not be implemented without the cooperation of the Municipal Government.

Take industrial layout as an example; it encountered great resistance during the implementation process.

Some departments paid lip service while acting differently; they agreed on the surface but were passive and lazy behind the scenes, making progress difficult and arduous.

The province had successively arranged for two Standing Committee Members to be parachuted into Hanzhou, and the signal released behind this could not be more obvious.

Zhou Chengwu had come with a mission!

The higher-ups were extremely dissatisfied with the current situation in Hanzhou and were attempting to break the deadlock and turn the situation around through this method.

Unknowingly, Tang Ye had already found himself in Zhou Chengwu's camp.

The emergency Standing Committee meeting was turbulent and exceptionally intense.

Zhou Chengwu, who presented himself as a Confucian official, rarely slammed the table.

He demanded that this case must be investigated clearly!

The situation had a new direction.

Du Chengfeng was officially appointed as the Team Leader of the Special Investigation Team.

This investigation was led by the Municipal Party Committee Inspection Office, with elite personnel drawn from several important departments such as the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection, the Municipal Public Security Bureau, the Municipal Procuratorate, and the Municipal Court, all participating in the investigation of the Qimei Group case.

From this series of arrangements, it was not difficult to see that Zhou Chengwu had already gained the upper hand in this game of power and justice, achieving a phased victory.

As for Xiao Jingyu's side, seeing that the situation was unfavorable, in order to preserve his own strength as much as possible, he could only helplessly choose to sacrifice the pawn to save the chariot.

……

Stepping out of the taxi, the ringtone of the phone in Tang Ye's pocket rang abruptly.

The caller ID was Wan Ming.

Answering the phone, Wan Ming's excited voice came through!

"During the interrogation, Zheng Kaibin confessed to his illegal acts without reservation, and he even followed the clues to implicate quite a few cadres, among whom was unexpectedly Chen Bo. The City Bureau just called me, asking me to draw up personnel to assist them in leading a team to arrest Chen Bo."

Tang Ye couldn't help but sigh to himself, "When I spoke with Old Gu, I heard him mention Chen Bo, saying he was brave and resourceful, a rare talent. It's a pity that he has now gone astray."

Wan Ming also let out a sigh.

"When Chen Bo first entered the police system, he was full of passion and had great achievements.

He once went deep into a robber's den alone, fought fiercely against desperate bandits for three hours, killed five robbers, was seriously injured, and was awarded a Second Class Merit. But now..."

"People change, Old Wan, you mustn't get carried away!"

"How could I! Chen Bo has a keen sense of smell; we went to his home and his unit, but there was no sign of him. If nothing goes wrong, he has already absconded."

Tang Ye knew in his heart that Chen Bo played a key role in connecting the threads in this case and was crucial to the advancement of the entire investigation.

If he could not be successfully brought to justice, it would be very difficult to ferret out the black hand hiding behind the scenes and manipulating everything in this case.

Given Chen Bo's current situation, once he was cornered like a beast, no one knew what crazy actions he might take.

Chen Bo was once a criminal police officer, experienced, and had a strong sense of counter-reconnaissance and pursuit.

Tang Ye reminded him: "In the process of handling the case, you must pay attention to your own safety."

Wan Ming's mood was a bit excited, and he laughed, "Don't worry!"

……

Chen Bo was hiding in the building at his old home in Suiyuan County.

Since his parents passed away, this building had been empty, with no one living there.

After paying his respects at his parents' graves, Chen Bo, carrying a heavy heart, came to the third-floor balcony and found a spot in an extremely secluded corner, hiding himself carefully.

Picking up the binoculars, his gaze was tightly locked on the only path that led there.

Sure enough, not long after, several police cars arrived one after another and slowly pulled over at the intersection.

Several armed police soldiers with agile postures quickly jumped out of the cars, holding their guns, found suitable positions, and quietly lay in ambush.

A moment later, Wan Ming walked out of a police car; he slowly raised his hands and shouted loudly: "Chen Bo, I know you are inside, I want to have a good talk with you."

A cold sneer appeared on the corner of Chen Bo's mouth, and he shouted back at the top of his lungs: "Wan Ming, did you come here specifically to provoke me? Winners are kings and losers are bandits; I lost, you won. Give me some time, let me be quiet, and I will naturally give you an explanation."

Wan Ming keenly sensed that Chen Bo's tone was unusual and became alert, "Chen Bo, you are being foolish. Don't give up your future completely because of a momentary slip. You still have a chance to perform meritorious service to atone for your crimes; as long as you confess the problems truthfully, the organization will certainly consider it and give you a chance for lenient treatment."

Chen Bo sneered incessantly and said viciously: "Wan Ming, don't you dare take another step forward. If you dare to come any closer, believe it or not, I will blow your head off with one shot!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he pulled the trigger.

The bullet hit the ground half a meter in front of Wan Ming, sending mud and stones flying!

The armed police became nervous instantly.

Wan Ming was fearless; he raised his hand, made a gesture not to act rashly, and continued to move forward.

"I bet you won't shoot. In my heart, you were once an excellent police officer; even if you took the wrong path for a moment, you wouldn't completely lose your bottom line."

Chen Bo fell silent, a self-deprecating look appearing on his mouth, "Yes, I was once an excellent police officer, and I was even a hero, the pride of my family. But you forced me, pushing me to the point of no return. As long as I die now, I haven't lost..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Bo appeared in everyone's field of vision.

His eyes were resolute, and he actually slowly shoved the muzzle of the gun into his own mouth.

Wan Ming's eyes widened, and he shouted to dissuade him, "Chen Bo, calm down! Don't be impulsive!"

Chen Bo looked toward Wan Ming, a complex and indiscernible smile appearing on his face.

As long as he died, all of this would come to an end, the case would be concluded right there, and the person behind the scenes would never be implicated.

And in the eyes of everyone, he would still be able to retain the image of the hero who once received a Second Class Merit.

Wan Ming was speechless.

If the trigger were pulled, this entire operation would be completely meaningless.

Not only would the culprit behind it all not be found, but it would also put Zhou Chengwu in a passive position.

Having taken office for one year, he would have used his methods to force a Public Security Bureau Chief to his death.

Furthermore.

This bureau chief had once been a hero!

"Stop! Chen Bo!"

Just at this critical moment!

A familiar and resonant voice suddenly came from not far away.

Following the sound, they saw Gu Yong rushing out from a black sedan.

The moment Chen Bo saw Gu Yong appear, he was instantly stunned.

It was as if time itself had frozen at this moment.

"Chen Bo, the muzzle of your gun must always be aimed at those evil elements, never at yourself! Put down the gun in your hand!" Gu Yong reprimanded him sternly and painfully.

"Teacher, why are you here!"

Chen Bo's voice trembled slightly!

Clearly, he had never dreamed that Gu Yong would appear at this life-or-death moment.

Looking at the student who had once made him incredibly proud, Gu Yong felt disappointed and helpless, his voice slightly choked as he spoke.

"Chen Bo, the first case you handled back then, I helped you solve it together.

I hope that for your final case, you can assist me, and give us both a chance to start over!"

Listening to Gu Yong's words, Chen Bo's eyes turned red, and his body trembled slightly.

Gu Yong had always been his idol and his spiritual pillar.

A moment later, he slowly knelt to the ground, his arm hanging down powerlessly.

The pistol fell to the ground with a "clatter."

Tang Ye stood behind Gu Yong, secretly feeling relieved.

Fortunately, he had brought Gu Yong and arrived in time!

Successfully preventing the tragedy from happening!