vrcanaries Chapter 159 Showdown with the Smuggling Gang (6)
Chapter 159 Showdown with the Smuggling Gang (6)
“good good”
Secretary Zhu was overjoyed. After Huang Liansheng's breakthrough, arresting people would be a natural next step.
"Director Han, make sure the evidence is solid; we can't let any criminal get away with this."
"Yes, Secretary Zhu."
Han Weiping also breathed a huge sigh of relief. He had finally cracked this nut; otherwise, he would have been doomed.
In Vice Mayor Cao's office, he was saying goodbye to his son on the phone.
"Xinwei, don't worry about your father. He's getting old and doesn't have many years left. You're still young; you need to be able to let go of what you've already learned."
"I understand, Dad, thank you."
Suddenly, the office door was pushed open. "Mayor Cao, we're from the Discipline Inspection Commission. You're suspected of embezzlement, bribery, and protecting smugglers. Please come with us."
Vice Mayor Cao immediately hung up the phone, his face grim. The powerful aura of a superior made even the members of the Discipline Inspection Commission feel a little uneasy.
"Please wait outside for a moment, I still have a few things to finish."
"Mayor Cao, I'm sorry, I can't agree to that. Please don't put everyone in a difficult position."
If the disciplinary committee insists on confronting them, and Vice Mayor Cao were to commit suicide, none of them could bear the responsibility.
Vice Mayor Cao stared fiercely at the three members of the Discipline Inspection Commission, his anger gradually fading. Having come this far, he had no choice but to admit defeat.
He stood up from his seat, having climbed step by step to his current position. He will retire in two or three years, and he is unwilling to accept this fate, as his wish to retire peacefully has been dashed.
The disciplinary committee member took out handcuffs and stepped forward. "Mayor Cao, please forgive me, this is our Party's discipline. Anyone who breaks the law is treated the same."
Vice Mayor Cao gritted his teeth, let out a sigh, and stretched out his hands, accepting defeat and being imprisoned. As the son of a revolutionary veteran, he had no face to go down and see his father.
Two members of the Discipline Inspection Commission escorted Vice Mayor Cao out of his office and out of the municipal government building. The arrest of Vice Mayor Cao at the municipal government building sparked intense discussion.
"Did you see that? Vice Mayor Cao was just taken away by the Discipline Inspection Commission."
"I heard it was his son who was involved in smuggling. Last night, the criminal police team had a gunfight with the smuggling gang at the Pukou Wharf, killing quite a few people."
"Insider information: Vice Mayor Cao's own nephew was beaten to death."
"I heard that it was Secretary Zhu who launched a surprise attack and brought down Vice Mayor Cao."
"Vice Mayor Cao's father is an old revolutionary; without some influence, you really can't do anything to him."
"There's always someone better, and there are quite a few veteran revolutionaries still alive today."
"Recently, over a hundred officials were brought down in the crackdown on prostitution and other crimes. I heard from a friend in customs that this time the amount of smuggled goods was huge, mostly luxury cars. It seems that the officialdom in Shanghai is about to experience another earthquake."
"That's just how officialdom is; if you don't take down a bunch of them, how will the lower-ups rise up?"
"It's not up to people like you and me with no connections to get ahead."
"We little Karami should just obediently serve like oxen and horses."
"Not the best, but better off than most; contentment is key."
"That's true. Compared to those farmers who toil in the fields from dawn till dusk, from their perspective, we're living a life of luxury."
"They're gone, they're gone. All you high and mighty folks, get back to work! Your boss might get taken away soon, so behave yourselves for the next few days."
"Then I have to go and act arrogantly in front of the leaders; they're all on edge right now."
You win.
"I support you in spirit"
"I support you in spirit"
"I support you in spirit"
A few hundred meters from the exit of Shanghai, Cao Xinwei, dressed as a woman, was actually quite attractive.
His father was taken away by the Discipline Inspection Commission, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt that he couldn't just slink away like that.
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Seeing that Cao Xinwei looked unwell, Hua Meigui immediately stopped by the roadside.
"What's wrong, Mr. Cao?"
Cao Xinwei clenched his fists tightly, looking like he wanted to devour someone. "We're not leaving, we're going back."
Rose was puzzled. "President Cao, if you don't leave now, it will be even harder to leave later."
"Can't you understand what I'm saying?"
Cao Xinwei was on the verge of a mental breakdown. His father was only two or three years away from retirement, and now that he was a fugitive, it was like his family was being destroyed.
His grandfather survived the hail of bullets, bringing unparalleled glory to the family. He couldn't be a coward; he had to make a name for himself.
Rose immediately turned the car around, somewhat worried, "Mr. Cao, what are you doing?"
"I want revenge!"
Cao Xinwei uttered each word carefully, and even Hua Meigui was frightened by his gaze.
Fortunately, they didn't go to the exit ahead. The armed police had already received orders to arrest Hua Meigui as well.
In the office of Cai Xilian, deputy director of customs, the disciplinary committee pushed open the door, and he followed them without any resistance.
He knew his wife was so outspoken that trouble was bound to happen sooner or later, but he just hoped the disciplinary committee would arrive a little later.
Money eroded his faith. As he walked out of customs, he glanced back at the gate. Regret was real, greed was real, and desire was real.
In the office of Ding Xiangqun, the director of the Xipu branch, he opened a drawer. Inside was a pistol. He stared at the gun for several minutes, but still did not have the courage to take it out and end his life.
Power is a poison; once you're hooked, you can't escape it. He climbed to his current position by currying favor with Vice Mayor Cao. Sitting in that high position, he enjoys the thrill of power. Zhou Dequan was clearly killed by Huang Lianzhong, but he can define it as an accidental death with just a few words. No matter how much Zhou Dequan's family petitions, it's all in vain.
The disciplinary committee member pushed open the door and entered. "Director Ding, you are suspected of embezzlement, bribery, and harboring criminals. Please come with us."
Ding Xiangqun stood up and slammed the drawer shut.
Cao Jinliang, Cai Xilian, and Ding Xiangqun, all high-ranking officials, did not choose to flee after their crimes were exposed because they knew that going to jail to protect their families was a wiser choice. Those who became wanted fugitives may seem to be free, but in fact they have lost much more.
Mr. Jia, the deputy general manager of a Shanghai oil and gas group, boarded an early morning plane to Hong Kong, preparing to flee to the United States. What awaited him was an uncertain fate.
Luo Xiong and Xie Cheng were unwilling to be arrested, so they went into hiding. Cao Xinwei persuaded them to pull off a big heist, or die trying.
Qi Tongwei received a call from Tian Xiaobing, "Captain Qi, something bad has happened! We just received a report that Song Shuguang's daughter has been kidnapped."
"What did you say"
Qi Tongwei couldn't believe it; kidnapping a one-year-old child was utterly heinous.
Tian Xiaobing was very anxious. "Captain Qi, Song Shuguang's daughter has been kidnapped by two bandits!"
"Fuck your mother!"
Qi Tongwei floored the accelerator and sped back to the municipal bureau.
Back at the municipal police station, Song Shuguang's wife, her eyes red and swollen from crying, grabbed Qi Tongwei and pleaded, "Captain Qi, you must save my daughter! Please!"
Qi Tongwei quickly helped her up, "Sister-in-law, don't worry, I will definitely save your daughter. Tell me the details of what happened."
Tian Xiaobing immediately handed the statement to Qi Tongwei, saying, "Captain Qi, take a look."
Qi Tongwei quickly looked over and saw that Song Shuguang's wife was playing with their daughter in the park when two men suddenly appeared, snatched Song Lele, and ran away into a black Santana. He couldn't see the license plate number clearly.