Chapter 601: Tang Ye Has a Weakness!

Tang Ye stood up, pressed his palms onto the table, and spoke with a very sincere tone, trying hard to persuade Shen Mingcheng.

"Secretary Shen, Sun Hai is a businessman who has been generous in his contributions to many public welfare activities. You cannot attack and retaliate against him just because of some personal grievances; that would bring unpredictable consequences to the business environment of Tianling."

"Little Tang, I can understand your feelings, but in a society ruled by law, there is zero tolerance for organized crime. Bribery and involvement with criminal gangs are red lines that no one can touch, regardless of who they are. You should understand this principle," Shen Mingcheng responded calmly. "It is getting late; why don't we go to the cafeteria and have a meal together?"

Tang Ye knew Shen Mingcheng was issuing a dismissal, and a cold look flashed in his eyes: "No need. You are very busy with work, and I also have many things to handle, so I won't disturb you further. Goodbye!"

Shen Mingcheng stood up, offered a perfunctory smile, and extended his hand to shake Tang Ye's: "Next time you have free time, you must stay for a meal before leaving, so I have the chance to play the host!"

Tang Ye turned and left the office.

A mocking smile appeared on the corner of Shen Mingcheng's mouth.

This person Tang Ye looked perfect, but in reality, he had a weakness: he cared too much about emotions.

To be a shrewd politician, one must abandon the seven emotions and six desires; never mind friendship, even love and family ties must be discarded. This is what is meant by "a man must be ruthless to succeed."

Tang Ye's desperate efforts to run around for Sun Hai confirmed his suspicion: there was an unspeakable secret between Sun Hai and Tang Ye.

As long as he dealt a fatal blow to Sun Hai and forced him to reveal the dirt between him and Tang Ye, he would certainly be able to drag Tang Ye down.

……

Shen Mingcheng dialed the phone number of the Director of the County Public Security Bureau, Ma Xiangtian.

Ma Xiangtian was an official promoted single-handedly by Shen Mingcheng and held him in high regard.

"Old Ma, has there been any progress in the interrogation of Sun Hai?"

Ma Xiangtian's tone was helpless: "Secretary Shen, we followed your instructions and questioned him. He flatly denied many of the accusations. He admitted to hosting government officials, but said it was for the purpose of discussing projects."

Shen Mingcheng reminded him: "He is a classmate of Tang Ye, and his development trajectory over these years is inseparable from Tang Ye's promotions. You can look for a breakthrough from this angle."

Ma Xiangtian was thoughtful: "Understood."

After hanging up on Shen Mingcheng, Ma Xiangtian felt quite helpless, because Sun Hai was not like the gang boss he had in mind.

After Shen Mingcheng hung up on Ma Xiangtian, he dialed Chen Xuening's number.

"President Chen, I just met with Tang Ye, and he urged me to release Sun Hai."

A cold look appeared on the corner of Chen Xuening's mouth: "Tang Ye is extremely cunning. When dealing with him, you must be careful to see if he has any backup plans."

Shen Mingcheng was full of confidence: "I have already had people keep an eye on Sun Hai's employees. As long as they dare to make any rash moves, we will round them all up at once. This bunch of social scum is just a rabble. I really don't know what Sun Hai was thinking by taking them in!"

Chen Xuening approved of this plan!

By attacking Sun Hai to retaliate against Tang Ye, perhaps they could even uncover Tang Ye's financial problems through Sun Hai.

Then Tang Ye's political career would come to an end.

……

Ma Xiangtian arrived at the Interrogation Room, where Sun Hai was eating his boxed meal in large mouthfuls.

After Ma Xiangtian sat down, he asked softly: "Boss Sun, your state of mind is quite good; you've been locked up for a whole night and still have such a good appetite."

Sun Hai swallowed the rice in his mouth.

"The boxed meals at your unit are not bad; they taste much better than the food in our company cafeteria."

Ma Xiangtian gave a look to his subordinate, and the police officer walked over and snatched the lunch box away in one motion.

Sun Hai was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly: "I hadn't even finished the meal, and you took it away. Isn't that just a waste of food?"

Ma Xiangtian slapped the table hard and asked coldly: "Sun Hai, stop grinning and quickly confess all your illegal activities."

Sun Hai smiled bitterly: "I am a businessman and have never done anything against the law. What do you want me to confess?"

Ma Xiangtian said in a deep voice: "I advise you not to be stubborn. As long as you admit your crimes, I can promise you a chance for a lighter sentence."

"Crimes? Can you give me a hint?" Sun Hai asked, feigning interest.

"Your history of success is inseparable from a certain official, isn't it?" Ma Xiangtian asked softly.

"You are implying Tang Ye, aren't you!" A look of mockery appeared in Sun Hai's eyes. "My relationship with Tang Ye is very good, and I have borrowed a lot of experience from him regarding management issues, but our relationship is just that of classmates; it doesn't involve any interests. You wanting to use me to attack Tang Ye is pure wishful thinking."

Seeing that Sun Hai still refused to "admit his mistakes," Ma Xiangtian could only leave the Interrogation Room helplessly.

Sun Hai returned from the Interrogation Room to the detention cell. Taking advantage of the guards not paying attention, he opened a small note he had found in his food while eating.

The note read: "Zi hour, two girls, both mother and child are safe."

Sun Hai read the note over and over!

He realized in an instant that someone outside was passing him information.

He felt incredibly stifled, but at the same time, he was filled with hope.

He hadn't expected that during the time he had been arrested, Liu Fang had actually given birth.

It was a pity that he hadn't been able to experience this precious moment in person.

As for this information, it must have been arranged by Tang Ye to be passed in.

Sun Hai realized he had been dragged into a political struggle.

These people definitely wanted to use him to topple Tang Ye.

He would never let these people get their way!

The guards noticed Sun Hai crying and laughing, and were startled. They hurriedly reported to Ma Xiangtian: "Director Ma, Sun Hai was just crying and laughing; it feels like he has had a mental breakdown."

Ma Xiangtian rubbed his chin, his brows locked in a frown: "Keep a close watch on his words and actions; don't let him do anything to harm himself."

As far as his intuition went, Ma Xiangtian felt that Sun Hai had no problems and should be released as soon as possible!

But he had no choice but to carry out the task Shen Mingcheng had assigned.

……

Tang Ye had not expected Shen Mingcheng to suddenly set a trap for him.

He found it very difficult to understand Shen Mingcheng's behavior.

He had never offended him from beginning to end!

On the contrary, he had even helped him quite a bit.

For instance, when his mother-in-law fell ill, he had helped out quite a bit.

Thinking about it carefully, this kid must be jealous that his relationship with Du Xi is so good!

As the saying goes, jealousy breeds hatred!

Tang Ye then drove to the Haichen Transportation Engineering Company located in the Tianling Economic Development Zone.

Although Qin Lan had shares in this company, Tang Ye had never been here before.

Cai Meifen was waiting anxiously at the entrance for Tang Ye's arrival.

After Tang Ye got out of the car, Cai Meifen walked up to him, her face full of nervousness and worry.

"County Magistrate Tang, how is Sun Hai's situation? Has the Public Security Bureau agreed to release him?"

Tang Ye remained calm: "Let's find a place to talk about it!"

Cai Meifen led Tang Ye to her office.

Just as Cai Meifen finished brewing tea for Tang Ye, the office door was pushed open.

Several men rushed in!

Cai Meifen frowned: "Lao Shu, what kind of madness are you acting out? I have a guest in my office!"

Lao Shu stiffened his neck and said in a deep voice: "Boss Cai, we have discussed it. Boss Sun was taken into the bureau because I got into a conflict with someone else. We are going to the County Government right now to demand an explanation. Whatever the matter is, come at me."