Chapter 431

Gu Tingchen's matter had a major impact; the Ministry of State Security got involved, it was top‑secret, ordinary people couldn't even think of getting involved.

Liu's father, already retired and with a sensitive identity, no matter how he tried to maneuver, was shut out by his old friends.

Anyone with clear vision could see that he had misjudged this time.

Regardless of whether Gu Tingchen is investigated or infiltrated, given his situation he will absolutely not be reinstated to his former post, let alone return to the core circle.

He is likely to be sidelined into doing some unimportant, inconspicuous ordinary work.

This is absolutely not what Liu's father wanted to see; he painstakingly helped Gu Tingchen run around, inherit his position, hoping that once the other party rose steadily he would become a backer for the Liu family and pave the way for his grandson.

Now all this has come to nothing; after Gu Tingchen becomes a sacrificial pawn, the Liu family will also be affected……

At the same time, the Ye family was also sealed off, and a large amount of special materials were discovered in the Ye family's study.

Relatives and business partners closely tied to the Ye family were also rounded up one after another, pulled out root and branch, and arrested in succession.

Xu Huizi, this person almost always keeps to herself, having hardly any social connections; the only one she interacted closely with was the deceased Ye Xiaotian.

In her residence, a large number of intimate photos and gifts exchanged with Ye Xiaotian were found.

It is obvious that Xu Huizi was Ye Xiaotian's mistress, kept outside.

After learning the news, Ye's mother snorted and spoke:

"I knew it, I knew he was keeping someone outside!"

"What damn chamber of commerce secretary, what treating her only as a sister, hah, scumbag man!"

"Good riddance, maybe he was killed by an assassin arranged by his lover's younger sister, hahaha!"

The speaker meant nothing by it, but the listener took it to heart.

The veteran Public Security officer in charge of interrogating Ye's mother recorded this information and circled it in red.

Then, following this lead, he communicated with another veteran colleague about interrogating Xu Huizi.

Any crooked ways will have nowhere to hide before justice!

Xu Huizi endured three days and nights without sleep, under constant interrogation, and finally could not hold out.

"Yes, I admit I killed Xiaotian with my own hands."

The interrogator pressed the record button, continued taking notes, organized the context, and asked seriously:

"You weren't lovers, that kind of intimate relationship? Why did you kill him?"

"Hah, how could a man's feelings compare to the interests of the homeland?"

Xu Huizi revealed a sinister smile, her tone soft, yet inexplicably chilling.

A venomous beauty, personified at this moment.

Such spies, secretly trained and sent by Little Japan, are cold‑blooded enough to stop at nothing for the so‑called loyalty to the emperor.

However, the veteran Public Security officer interrogating had already grasped the latest evidence, and thus, following this lead, deliberately provoked her——

"We found in your residence a letter you hadn't cleaned up; Ye Xiaotian learned of your destruction plan, urged you to stop, not wanting you to continue making mistakes!"

"You therefore bore a grudge against him and thus assassinated him, right?"

"I don't understand, why would he stop me?"

"Obviously, if this plan succeeded, his chamber of commerce would also gain great benefits."

"We would double our investment, letting him thrive like a fish in water, becoming a renowned Chinese businessman!"

"Power and fame would be within easy reach; why would he refuse?"

This is something Xu Huizi cannot understand; she raised her face, her expression full of bewilderment and incomprehension.

She thought she knew Ye Xiaotian well enough; he is a businessman, and businessmen weigh pros and cons in their minds—faced with such huge benefits, why did he suddenly give up, even urge her not to persist in error, not to carry out the destruction plan!

"You already have the answer in your heart, don't you?"

The veteran Public Security officer interrogating gripped his pen tightly, his eyes full of mockery:

"Ye Xiaotian is fine as a businessman, but he has pure Chinese blood flowing in his veins; if he cooperated with you to carry out the so‑called destruction plan, would he still be a Chinese person?"

After investigation, Ye Xiaotian is neither absolutely good nor absolutely bad.

Over the years he indeed had close ties with Little Japan, yet he also silently donated money to impoverished mountainous areas—whether he is packaging himself as a good person or genuinely has a kind side.

They will not sum up his life with a single-sided statement, nor will they deny the good deeds he has done.

Compared to Ye Xiaotian, Xu Huizi, who possesses Little Japan's blood but later came to China via the consulate to join relatives, has lived on this Chinese land for over ten years!

Yet she remains ungrateful, a complete white‑eyed wolf!

Indeed, those not of our kind must have different hearts!

"Since you've already investigated everything clearly, why keep interrogating me?"

"Rather than interrogating me, you should think about how far my destruction plan has progressed—hahaha!"

Xu Huizi blinked slightly, then burst out laughing.

Yes, this is why she wanted to kill Ye Xiaotian.

She feared that if the other party grew close to her, it would be nothing but feigned affection.

Her sole devotion is to the emperor.

For the emperor, she can sacrifice everything—including her life, her body, her love……

"You think we can't see through your little tricks? You want to stall us so your plan arrives on schedule, right? Hah."

The veteran Public Security officer recorded the last note, then smiled with deep meaning.

Playing psychological warfare to stall, huh?

You think he won't?

Xu Huizi's face changed, her eyes locked on the interrogator; if she weren't bound head to toe in iron chains, she would really want to rush forward and kill this person!

"What do you mean? Speak clearly!"

"Nothing much, just that trash like you isn't worth wasting our time; we're just messing with you for fun, and you still think your plan is so flawless?"

The old Public Security Bureau officer smiled smugly, putting on an air of profundity—even a clay figurine has spirit! This dead spy almost harmed countless compatriots; he deserves death!

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

How could anyone possibly know my plan? Obviously my plan was flawless!

Xu Huizi was incredulous, her face contorting ferociously.

Suddenly, a figure flashed through her mind—yes, only that person's sudden appearance gave her a very mysterious feeling.

Could it be that person who defused her plan?

I want to see your superior officer, I want to see that man!

Only after seeing him will I cooperate with your subsequent interrogation!

Otherwise, although I cannot commit seppuku, I can go on a hunger strike!

Chinese people, you weigh it yourselves.

Xu Huizi licked her dry lips, revealing a hint of a mad smile...

The old Public Security Bureau officer gave that crazy woman a contemptuous glance, as if thinking, 'What do you think you're going to get? Nothing!'

Still wanting to see their superior officer? That person is out playing with his wife and kids all over the Capital—where would he find time to see this crazy woman?