Chapter 885: Director Qiao Regrets It Too Late!

"Qiao Lin!

Someone is here to see you!"

The guard knocked on the iron door and reminded him in a low voice.

The guard did not say who it was, but Qiao Lin guessed it was likely his wife, Lu Yun!

Qiao Lin stood up slowly, not knowing if it was just psychological.

The look in the guard's eyes as he watched him seemed devoid of emotion, yet it hid deep contempt.

After fermenting for a night, he would absolutely become the biggest joke in Dayu County.

He arrived at the visitation room.

Lu Yun was filled with tears and called out, "Husband."

Overnight, Qiao Lin seemed to have turned into a different person.

His face was haggard, his complexion dull, and his lips had even started to peel.

Lu Yun's eyes were red and swollen, and because she wasn't wearing makeup, she looked less refined than usual.

This couple, once the envy of everyone, a model pair.

Seemed to have aged ten years overnight!

The moment she saw Qiao Lin, her tears could not be held back and flowed down.

"Husband, I'm sorry!"

Qiao Lin feigned a carefree attitude, "Everything is my own doing; what does it have to do with you?"

Lu Yun bit her lip, "I shouldn't have let you get in touch with Zhang Tongshan. He, he, he is just a scoundrel."

Qiao Lin sighed; his wife did not know that he already knew about her past with Zhang Tongshan.

"This isn't your fault. However, rest assured, Zhang Tongshan will definitely face legal sanctions this time and will never be able to come out again."

Lu Yun looked at Qiao Lin in surprise, "Husband, actually, I hid one thing from you. Zhang Tongshan and I..."

Qiao Lin hurriedly stopped Lu Yun, "Don't say it, I beg you."

Lu Yun realized that Qiao Lin actually already knew that secret.

At this moment, her emotions could no longer be controlled.

Qiao Lin sighed, his mouth struggling to force a smile,

"I know you have always had a wound in your heart.

Don't ever talk about this again in the future.

I have merit in capturing Zhang Tongshan, so I will be given a lighter sentence, but I will likely still be sentenced to five years.

Five years is too hard to endure.

You don't need to wait for me..."

Lu Yun's tears fell like rain, "Don't say that, I will definitely wait for you. Whether it's five years or ten years, I will definitely wait for you."

A bitter smile appeared on the corner of Qiao Lin's mouth, "I'm leaving. You go back!"

There was some reluctance in Lu Yun's eyes, "I will hire a good lawyer for you and try to help you get a sentence reduction. I will come to see you again in a few days."

On the way back to the detention cell.

Qiao Lin's steps were heavy, his mind dazed.

Once upon a time, how glorious he had been!

A favorite of the County Magistrate!

A recognized rising star of the County Government.

He had a complete and happy family.

He had a gentle and tender wife.

He had a lively and cute son.

As long as a problem occurred in Dayu County, there was nothing that Director Qiao could not solve.

However, today he had become a prisoner.

His wife washed her face with tears every day.

His son would be mocked and bullied by classmates.

At this moment, Qiao Lin felt particularly regretful.

If he were given another chance, he would absolutely not become a slave to desire.

However, he knew in his heart that life cannot be lived over!

Qiao Lin being investigated spread in various versions within the County Party Committee Compound.

The stories revolved around men and women!

Once matters of the sexes were involved, the gossiping masses would never tire of it.

"Qiao Lin hid it quite deeply; this is the first time I've known he had a twin sister-in-law!"

"It is said that Qiao Lin's wife, Lu Yun, was quite wild before they got married and had a sordid past."

"I heard that according to the preliminary investigation, Qiao Lin is suspected of embezzling over three million!"

In Dayu County, a National-level Poverty-stricken County.

Three million is a terrifying figure!

"No wonder he could afford to buy a house in Yanzhou!"

"Our Dayu County is a poverty-stricken county, and Secretary Ou has been focusing on work-style construction during this period; he really hit the muzzle of the gun this time."

"That's right, it's a lesson for others as well."

……

Tang Ye had just entered his office.

The door was knocked upon.

"Executive Chen, is something the matter?" Tang Ye asked with a smile.

Chen Qing's face was full of smiles: "Secretary Tang, I heard about last night's events early this morning. Sigh, I really didn't expect that it was that despicable villain Qiao Lin working behind the scenes. To be honest, I was quite angry before, thinking you were intentionally targeting me, but it turns out you saw through it all like a torch, didn't hold it against me, and even turned the tide to resolve the matter."

Tang Ye handed Chen Qing a cup of tea and remarked with emotion: "Actually, I quite appreciate some of the merits Comrade Qiao Lin possesses, though in the handling of this matter, he was indeed not upright enough."

After saying this, he took a document from his drawer and placed it in front of Chen Qing.

Chen Qing stood up to take it, sat down, and glanced at it: "I have received this document before as well."

Tang Ye smiled: "Besides this document, I have something else that you certainly haven't seen!"

As he spoke, he took out another sheet of paper.

Chen Qing's gaze lingered on the paper for a moment, unable to hide his shock: "A fingerprint comparison report?"

Tang Ye nodded slightly: "I had the fingerprints on this document sent to the County Public Security Bureau for comparison, and the results revealed that this document was submitted anonymously by Qiao Lin. I was very puzzled at the time: why would Qiao Lin do this? Why would he expose Zhang Tongshan's demolition company? Now, at last, the truth has come to light."

In fact, after Tang Ye received that document back then, he had been extra cautious and had Xing Zhijun secretly perform a fingerprint comparison.

Therefore, his suspicion of Qiao Lin was not based on thin air.

Tang Ye had not mentioned this secret action to anyone else, but he felt it necessary to give Chen Qing a reminder.

This could also be considered a subtle warning, reminding Chen Qing, who was currently acting in charge of the Dayu County Government, that he must never lower his guard.

Chen Qing had not expected that Tang Ye had already had a plan in place, and he felt the pores on the back of his neck stand up.

No wonder Tang Ye hadn't had a falling out with him at the time; it wasn't because he was afraid of him, but because he had long since investigated who the real enemy was.

More importantly, Tang Ye had never brought out this trump card!

This could be called composure, or it could be called forbearance.

Chen Qing cupped his hands toward Tang Ye: "Secretary Tang, I am convinced."

Tang Ye nodded slightly: "Executive Chen, the last time you invited me to dinner, it must have been for that piece of land at Heiniu Mountain, right?"

Chen Qing did not hide it: "Yes, Jinjun Group intends to acquire Land Parcel 32 at a high price."

Tang Ye said: "A month ago, I submitted a proposal to the city for a national-level scenic area at Heiniu Mountain. Land Parcel 32 falls within the scope of the scenic area; could it be that they came to acquire the land at this time to take advantage of this time gap?"

Chen Qing was thoughtful: "Mayor Xie gave instructions on this matter, telling us not to make things difficult and to facilitate the project's implementation as soon as possible."

Tang Ye said in a serious tone: "Mayor Xie is a very busy man; he has to handle many projects every day, so when he gave the instructions, he did not consider things comprehensively enough. I suggest we wait and see for two months before making a decision!"

Seeing that Tang Ye did not approve of the matter, Chen Qing felt some dissatisfaction in his heart, but he did not show it.

"How about we discuss it together during the Standing Committee meeting and see the opinions of the other Standing Committee Members?"

"After all, the matter of the scenic area is still just a possibility."

"The price the other party is offering for the land is not low."

"If we miss this opportunity, Dayu County will lose a considerable amount of revenue."

"Fine, then let's discuss it at the Standing Committee meeting!"

Chen Qing stood up with a smile: "I have another meeting, so I won't stay long."

"Goodbye, come by and sit for a while when you have time!" Tang Ye stood up and saw Chen Qing to the door.

Executive Chen's change in attitude was very obvious.

This time compared to the last.

His mood, mindset, and state of mind were completely different.

Last time, it was out of helplessness due to a disadvantageous situation!

This time, however, there was added admiration and appreciation.

Tang Ye's methods were very brilliant!

Political struggle does not always have to be a head-on confrontation, fighting to the death.

Tang Ye returned to his seat, picked up a pen, and wrote the words "E-commerce Incubation" on the paper……