Chapter 882: Qiao Lin Wants to Borrow a Knife to Kill!

"Secretary Tang.

My sister-in-law runs a beauty salon, and her clientele is primarily female.

Could it be that you have female friends who have needs in this regard?"

Qiao Lin suppressed the surprise in his heart, struggling to control his expression!

"Your sister-in-law has a beauty salon under her name, but is it really aimed at women?" Tang Ye asked calmly.

Qiao Lin's face darkened, "You are joking. If a beauty salon doesn't do business with women, does it do business with men?"

Tang Ye sneered, "I won't hide it from you; this afternoon, someone rescued an abducted underage girl from inside that beauty salon. So that beauty salon is nothing more than a front for illicit activities!"

"Secretary Tang, you cannot speak nonsense; you must provide evidence!" Qiao Lin pretended to be calm, but his tone betrayed his guilty conscience.

"Evidence? The evidence is that little girl who was rescued!

She has already been placed under protection.

Qiao Lin, I advise you to cooperate actively and tell us everything you know!"

Qiao Lin froze for a moment, a complex look flashing in his eyes.

"Secretary Tang, first, I don't know why you want to slander my sister-in-law;

Second, even if my sister-in-law really offended you, she is her and I am me; whatever she did wrong has nothing to do with me, you cannot vent your anger on me;

Third, if there is any area where you need my cooperation, I will certainly obey the arrangements actively, but I cannot go against the facts and tell lies with my eyes open."

Seeing that Qiao Lin was still quibbling, Tang Ye couldn't help but sigh; this guy's mouth was truly tight!

At this moment, Qiao Lin's inner heart was in a state of panic.

He finally realized!

The phone call his sister-in-law made earlier might have been a mistake.

No wonder Ma Ran's reaction was so inexplicable when he called Ma Ran earlier.

It wasn't Ma Ran who went to the beauty salon!

It was a pity he had tried to use this matter with Ma Ran to design a trap for Tang Ye!

He didn't expect that he would fall into Tang Ye's trap instead!

Ridiculous!

Regret!

Fear!

In the current situation, he absolutely must not admit to anything!

He must rack his brains and think of every possible way to distance himself.

Seeing Qiao Lin silent, Tang Ye knew he was having an internal struggle!

At this moment, he must make him realize that he had no way out!

"Qiao Lin, I know you have always wanted to climb higher, but you have gone down the wrong path.

Government work indeed requires dealing with the outside world.

But you should not act as a protective umbrella for Zhang Tongshan.

Let me be frank with you!

Several of the dens have already been brought under control by our people.

We will take unified action at ten o'clock tonight!"

Qiao Lin subconsciously touched the phone in his pocket, his eyes darting around.

Tang Ye instantly saw through his thoughts.

"At a time like this, you still intend to tip off Zhang Tongshan?"

Qiao Lin's body stiffened, and fine beads of sweat instantly appeared on his forehead.

The composure he had tried to build could no longer be maintained.

"Tang Ye, why must you harm me? I have always been polite to you, yet you target me again and again!"

"You indeed haven't actively provoked me, but the things you have done make people feel disappointed and angry!"

Qiao Lin argued anxiously: "What have I done? You are talking nonsense! My conscience is clear!"

Tang Ye sneered: "Then tell me honestly, why did you stuff forged complaint materials into the crack of my door? Why did you deliberately spread rumors to create trouble on the day Mayor Xie came for an inspection?"

Qiao Lin's eyes darted away, but he still persisted: "You are talking nonsense! How could I do such a thing? You are slandering me!"

Tang Ye knew the truth was not far off and patiently analyzed: "If you refuse to tell the truth, then let me guess! Zhang Tongshan holds something over you, which is why you wanted to borrow a knife to kill someone, setting a trap through the Anthracite Project relocation to make him the target of public criticism."

Qiao Lin subconsciously clenched his fists, discovering his palms were covered in cold sweat.

In front of Tang Ye, nothing could be hidden!

Qiao Lin was almost on the verge of a breakdown!

Tang Ye's tone softened slightly, and he said quietly: "Qiao Lin, tell me, what exactly did Zhang Tongshan use to get a hold on you, forcing you to do this?"

Qiao Lin gritted his teeth, suddenly losing control of his emotions, and punched the wall.

"Fine, Tang Ye, you really have talent! Based on some fragmented information, you actually managed to piece the truth together.

That's right! I just want Zhang Tongshan to be finished!"

As expected!

Tang Ye was not surprised.

Everything was under his control!

Jiang Anbang was extremely shocked, but still asked: "What deep hatred do you have with Zhang Tongshan?"

"County Magistrate Jiang, I only found out about this recently.

This involves the privacy of my wife and sister-in-law."

I don't want to say more.

Forget it, my plan failed, but then again, Zhang Tongshan won't be able to escape either.

Secretary Tang, I confess!

You won!

I lost completely..."

Watching Qiao Lin's dejected appearance, many possibilities flashed through Tang Ye's mind.

Qiao Lin and Lu Yun are a loving couple.

Could it be that Zhang Tongshan once harmed Lu Yun!

If so, it makes sense that Qiao Lin wanted to use a borrowed knife to kill, to bring down Zhang Tongshan.

"It's clear that you hate Zhang Tongshan to the core. Now there is an opportunity that allows you to take revenge with your own hands," Tang Ye said softly.

Qiao Lin's originally lifeless eyes.

Suddenly ignited with a surge of intense malice.

"What do you need me to do?"

Tang Ye said: "Zhang Tongshan is very cunning; if he hears any wind of it, he will definitely go into hiding. So, before we execute the net-closing operation, I hope you can lure him out; that can count as you atoning for your crimes with meritorious service."

Qiao Lin was stunned for a moment, then suddenly laughed wildly. Only after laughing enough did he grit his teeth and say: "County Magistrate Tang, you really are vicious! Fine, I'll follow your arrangements and help you play this part well!"

Tang Ye understood Qiao Lin's personality very well.

His hatred for Zhang Tongshan was not acted out.

Therefore, Qiao Lin wanted to see Zhang Tongshan caught more than anyone else!

Qiao Lin took out his phone and dialed Zhang Tongshan's number. "Tongshan, where are you right now?"

"Playing cards, something up?"

"I want to meet you. We had a bit of a conflict last time, and I want to apologize to you."

"How about tomorrow? It's too late today."

"I've laid out my sincerity here, don't refuse to give me face. Besides, I have a job I want to introduce to you."

Upon hearing there was business to be done, Zhang Tongshan immediately pushed the woman off his lap, threw away the cigarette butt in his mouth, and stood up from the card table.

"Fine, send me the address, I'll get there as soon as possible."

"Alright, I'll wait for you at the Ding Family Kitchen next to the County Hospital."

He hung up the phone.

Qiao Lin slumped and mocked himself: "I've set the appointment, I didn't raise his suspicions!"

Tang Ye nodded slightly: "Later, I still need you to cooperate with us. Only by playing the part fully can we make Zhang Tongshan walk right into the trap."

Qiao Lin nodded silently, sighing inwardly: Tang Ye's mind is too meticulous, he really is a terrifying guy.

At least he was finally on the same side as him!

The irony is...

His status is that of a tainted witness, attempting to make amends for his crimes and seeking a lighter sentence...