Chapter 821: The Spearhead Points Directly at Hao Hongbiao!

Zhang You walked to her father's side, pulled him into her arms, and burst into tears.

She kept muttering, "Dad, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, it's my fault!"

Zhang Yong gently patted Zhang You's back and said softly, "Daughter, it's Dad's fault. You are wonderful, and Dad has always been proud of you."

Zhang You wiped away her tears and asked with a sobbing voice, "Dad, why didn't you tell me you were seriously ill? Why did you keep hiding it from me, coming to school to secretly see me, but refusing to say a word to me?"

Zhang Yong was stunned for a moment, then sighed:

"I know you have always resented me.

When your mother passed away, she instructed me before she died that I must provide for you to finish university.

I have been working desperately to earn money all these years just to save up your tuition.

Later, when you didn't want to talk to me, I guessed you had grown up and had your own friends at university.

Since you refused to come home for the Spring Festival, I was satisfied just to go and take a quiet look at you."

Hearing these words from her father, Zhang You felt so ashamed she wished she could disappear.

She held her father's hand tightly and said in a low voice, "Dad, promise me you'll tell the Police the truth, okay? I am certain you didn't harm Reporter Meng; tell them the truth clearly. Let's go home together, okay?"

A flash of conflict crossed Zhang Yong's eyes, and he gritted his teeth, "Youyou, what I said is the truth! I am the one who harmed someone, and I will not shirk the responsibility I should bear."

Seeing that Zhang Yong's attitude had softened, Tang Ye persuaded him softly:

"Your daughter is about to start her senior year and will soon be looking for a job.

I talked to her before, and she has thoughts of taking the civil service exam. But to become a civil servant, there is a necessary step that must be passed, which is the political background check.

If a father has a criminal record, it will directly affect the result of the background check. To put it bluntly, if you are truly convicted, she probably won't be able to take that civil service exam."

Hearing this, a look of surprise instantly appeared in Zhang Yong's eyes.

Zhang You was also somewhat startled—she didn't actually have a firm plan to take the civil service exam.

Then she realized: in her father's heart, she was more important than anything else.

Now, only by playing the "emotional card" could she make her father change his mind.

Looking at Zhang You's expectant eyes, Zhang Yong began to struggle violently inside.

It is unknown how much time passed, but Zhang Yong finally made up his mind and said, "That's right, I lied. I came to turn myself in because someone instigated me."

Tang Ye and Xing Zhijun looked at each other, both of them revealing a hint of excitement in their eyes.

Zhang Yong changing his statement at this moment would play a key role in the breakthrough of the entire case.

"Who instigated you?" Tang Ye asked in a low, pressing voice, "Don't be afraid. No matter who the other party is or how powerful their influence, we will protect Zhang You well. The other party has already targeted you and has also targeted Zhang You. If you just keep retreating and compromising, it will only embolden them. Given their character, they will continue to harm Zhang You later on."

Zhang You also persuaded him softly, "Dad, don't be used by bad people. You must believe that the Government will bring us justice!"

Zhang Yong finally steeled his heart and said, "Alright, I will confess everything. This was all instigated by Hao Hongbiao.

He buried a dead dog in my backyard and then threatened me, saying that if I didn't do as he ordered, he would go to Bao City and seize Youyou.

He knew I was in the late stages of cancer, so he persuaded me to take the blame and promised to give me a sum of money. I couldn't withstand his coercion and bribery, so I confessed."

Seeing that the truth had finally come to light, Tang Ye finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Xing Zhijun glanced at Tang Ye, his eyes full of admiration.

He had originally thought this was a closed case with no room for doubt!

Who would have thought that by following the clues, they would encounter a sudden turn for the better!

Tang Ye and Xing Zhijun were both no strangers to this person, Hao Hongbiao.

Tang Ye had previously had Xing Zhijun investigate Hao Hongbiao's background.

Because this person had once used his eyes to commit a crime against Jiang Rou while eating.

And he had spouted nonsense at the table!

He had threatened to stop the normal mining operations of the Julong Mountain Fluorite Mine.

However, the situation had changed, causing the City Bureau Working Group to find themselves in a difficult position.

How had this case become increasingly complex?

Tang Ye came outside the Interrogation Room, found the Team Leader of the working group, and said softly, "Captain Ma, you have seen this case too; Zhang Yong is not the murderer, he was coerced by others. The real murderer is someone else."

Captain Ma nodded slightly and replied, "We will continue to investigate deeper."

Tang Ye added, "Captain Ma, actually, the appearance of new clues in this case is not necessarily a bad thing."

Captain Ma looked at Tang Ye with a complex expression and asked, "How so?"

Tang Ye analyzed, "The case is a key assignment from Secretary Liu, and the Municipal Party Committee Inspection Office is paying close attention. If we only catch a cancer patient and the investigation results remain superficial, it will certainly make the leaders feel that we are just going through the motions.

Now, the criminal suspect Hao Hongbiao has been implicated.

I have a certain understanding of him.

Nominally he is a businessman, but in secret, he bullies others by relying on his power and oppresses the local people, having committed many heinous acts.

If we prune away such scum and eliminate a menace to society, not only can we make the common people applaud, but we can also provide a reasonable explanation to the higher-level departments."

Captain Ma understood Tang Ye's meaning!

His eyes began to glow and brighten!

When it comes down to it!

No one in politics can refuse the temptation of political achievements.

Hao Hongbiao certainly has a network of connections behind him!

However, this case was specifically named by Secretary Liu to be handled strictly.

It must not be handled vaguely!

Tang Ye's words were very reasonable!

Captain Ma immediately ordered his subordinates, "Find out where Hao Hongbiao is, and then carry out his arrest!"

……

Guohong Group.

General Manager's office.

Liang Shiyu received a call from an important figure.

The other party's tone was extremely serious.

"Haven't I been telling you all along to hurry up and transform, and to strip away all those illegal activities!

Hongling Group ran into trouble; that should have been a warning to you!

How did you still manage to stir up such a big incident?"

"We have already been actively adjusting, but adjustments take time." Liang Shiyu secretly wondered why the other party had started off by berating him so fiercely.

What exactly was the big incident?

"Regarding the murder of the Yanzhou Evening News reporter in Zhangping County, the Municipal Party Committee is now paying close attention!"

"Hasn't there already been a result for that case?" Liang Shiyu asked with a frown.

"The case has taken a new turn, and the finger is pointing directly at Hao Hongbiao. Hao Hongbiao has done quite a few illegal things over these years, and now the task force is prepared to arrest Hao Hongbiao. You must handle this matter cleanly!"

"Understood, I know what to do!"

Liang Shiyu's heart sank.

He had long since harbored the intent to kill Hao Hongbiao.

From the very beginning, this matter was a loose end left behind by Hao Hongbiao's greed.

When the problems erupted later on, they weren't handled cleanly or decisively enough, which is why it reached this point now.

For so many years, Liang Shiyu had treated Hao Hongbiao well.

But sometimes Hao Hongbiao treated Liang Shiyu like a fool, reaching his hands into every place.

Liang Shiyu opened the safe, took out 200,000, and placed it into a black briefcase.

Afterward, he dialed a phone number.

"Lao Hong, I need you to do something for me!"