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"He is convicted of multiple crimes and sentenced to eighteen years in prison, with deprivation of political rights for life," Zhang Yuan said solemnly.
"Cai Chenggong organized and led a mafia-style organization, engaging in a series of illegal and criminal activities that severely disrupted social order and caused extremely negative social impact. His crimes are clear, and the evidence is conclusive and sufficient. He is sentenced to death, to be carried out immediately!" Zhang Yuan's voice echoed in the courtroom.
"Zheng Xipo led a criminal gang protecting factories, and used violence to coerce Lin Yunfei, the then-police chief. His actions caused extremely negative consequences. The facts of his crimes are clear, and the evidence is conclusive and sufficient. He is sentenced to death, to be carried out immediately!"
"Ma Wenming leads a gang-like factory protection team, using violence and coercion..."
After the verdict was announced, bailiffs escorted Cai Chenggong and the others out of the courtroom. Lin Yunfei stood up, took Zhao Lan's hand, and said, "Lanlan, let's go. This is all over."
Cai Chenggong cried out in court, "I am innocent! I am not a member of the underworld, this is a frame-up!"
. . . . .
That afternoon, Cai Chenggong and Zheng Xipo were taken to prison and executed by firing squad.
Bang! Three bullets ended Cai Chenggong's life.
163. Lu Yike's analysis is now irrefutable.
163. Lu Yike's analysis is now irrefutable.
Cai Chenggong and the other two were taken to Jingzhou No. 1 Prison and executed by firing squad on the spot.
Filled with endless regret, Cai Chenggong's vision gradually blurred, and he passed away.
Zheng Xipo was so frightened that an unidentified yellow liquid leaked from his genitals. His face was filled with terror and helplessness.
Why should I fight for it? Why should I offend Lin Yunfei?
I had already signed the papers. I was entitled to a permanent position in the district sanitation bureau, a stable job, and medical and social insurance.
boom!
A bullet pierced Zheng Xipo's heart, and bright red blood flowed out continuously.
...
Inside the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Handong Provincial Procuratorate, the lights were on.
By the time Hou Liangping learned the news, it was too late.
"What? Cai Chenggong has been sentenced to death!" Hou Liangping was shocked and looked at Lu Yike with disbelief.
Lu Yike nodded, her expression grave: "The case of Dafeng Factory is not yet closed. The National Security Bureau has already transferred it to the Jingzhou Municipal Procuratorate."
Lu Yike: "The Jingzhou Municipal Procuratorate transferred the case to the Handong Provincial High Court in just three days."
Hou Liangping's mind went blank, recalling his childhood friend Cai Chenggong, his voice and appearance.
"Bastards! These bastards are using the simplified procedure again."
Hou Liangping snapped out of his daze, unable to resist gritting his teeth 19 times. His right hand clenched into a fist, his nails digging deep into his flesh. His knuckles turned white, and his face showed resentment and anger.
Lu Yike said through gritted teeth, "Now the key witness, Cai Chenggong, is dead. This case has become an unsolved mystery."
"Chief Prosecutor Hou, Cai Chenggong's crime is leading a mafia-style organization."
“Cai Chenggong has actually turned into a gangster.” Lu Yike sneered, her mocking smile seemingly carrying endless sorrow.
"How ironic."
"What's even more puzzling is that Li Dakang, the municipal party secretary, re-planned the scope of the Guangmingfeng project and completely excluded Dafeng Factory."
"In this way, the workers at Dafeng Factory won't have to be laid off."
"I misspoke. There's no Dafeng Factory anymore. It's called New Dafeng Company now," Lu Yike said, surprising everyone.
Hou Liangping's expression turned serious as he recalled the various events that had occurred in Jingzhou City over the past few months. He began to review them again.
First, he was in his hospital room when he was shot by an unknown assassin and almost died.
Secondly, there was Zhao Donglai, the director of the municipal police station, who was killed by an assassin with a sniper rifle late at night.
“Prosecutor Hou, I now strongly suspect that this is a conspiracy by Lin Yunfei.” Lu Yike spoke slowly, her expression serious.
Hou Liangping looked at him with suspicion: "Conspiracy? You mean... Lin Yunfei deliberately called me to let me know that 500 million yuan of funds for the housing renovation project had been embezzled and misappropriated by Jingzhou Zhongfu."
“That’s right. This way, we can divert our attention.”
"Thus, through simplified procedures, Tsai Cheng-cheng was convicted and became a member of the triad."
Lu Yike nodded, looking excited, as if she had grasped the center of the vortex: "In this way, Cai Chenggong will be executed. The key witness of the January 16 Incident will be dead."
“Now, it’s become a situation where there’s no way to prove anything,” Lu Yike said, spreading his hands.
"Unless the fugitive pursuit team can catch Ding Yizhen, we will not be able to find conclusive evidence against the Shanshui Group."
"The beautiful CEO Gao Xiaoqin is still able to get away with it."
Bang! Hou Liangping was furious and slammed his fists on the table.
"Lin Yunfei! You ruthless executioner, I, Hou Liangping, swear I will find evidence of your crimes."
Lu Yike's face showed deep worry.
"Hou Liangping, I don't think he's of any use. From what I understand, this case was personally tried and judged by Zhang Yuan, the president of the Provincial High Court." Lu Yike's words were anything but shocking.
"This Dean Zhang is a vice-ministerial level leader."
"Our anti-corruption bureau is not qualified to investigate him. Only Zhong Yang and the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection..."
Lu Yike's words made Hou Liangping frown. He knew what it meant for Zhongyang and the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection to intervene in the investigation; it would be a higher-level contest that required more substantial evidence.
"Are we just going to stand by and watch Lin Yunfei go unpunished?" Hou Liangping's voice was filled with resentment and helplessness, his eyes were red, and he said through gritted teeth.
Lu Yike shook her head slightly, her eyes firm: "Of course not, Prosecutor Hou. Although we cannot directly investigate Zhang Yuan, we can start with the people around him, or find a breakthrough in other businesses of the Shanshui Group."
"After all, the truth will eventually come out; if they've done something, they'll definitely leave traces."
"Besides, Chen Hai is now in prison and has been sentenced to 18 years."
Hou Liangping nodded; he understood that Lu Yike's words made sense. The most important thing now was to calm down and not let anger cloud his judgment. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.
“You’re right, we can’t be impatient. The most important thing now is to organize the existing evidence and intensify our efforts to apprehend Ding Yizhen. Once Ding Yizhen is captured, we will have the opportunity to obtain his confession…” Hou Liangping’s eyes gleamed with determination.
The two exchanged a smile, both seeing an indomitable fighting spirit in each other's eyes.
. . . . .
"Hey, senior. It's me, Hou Liangping. I wanted to ask you something about the fugitive pursuit team."
Hou Liangping couldn't resist any longer and called Qi Tongwei to try and get a word in.
Qi Tongwei's slightly tired voice came from the other end of the phone: "Liangping, the situation on the fugitive pursuit team's side is complicated. Ding Yizhen is very cunning. He was discovered by the fugitive pursuit team in Los Angeles and ran away the next day."
Hou Liangping frowned and asked urgently, "Senior, are there any new clues now? We can't let Ding Yizhen get away with this. He's the key to solving the whole case."
Qi Tongwei sighed and slowly said in a deep voice, "We have some clues, but none of them are certain. It seems that Ding Yizhen has someone overseas to help him. Every time our pursuit team is about to get close to him, he manages to get the news in advance and escape."
Nonsense, there are Qi Tongwei's confidants in the fugitive pursuit team.
Furthermore, Zhao Ruilong's influence in the overseas 543 organization has deep ties with Chinatown gangs.
To put it bluntly, Qi Tongwei was the last person who wanted Ding Yizhen to be caught and arrested.
Hou Liangping gripped the landline tightly, pressing for an answer: "Can we start with his network of connections in China? He must have some hidden influence there; maybe we can find his whereabouts through these people."
Qi Tongwei was silent for a moment before replying with a few perfunctory words: "We have considered this idea, but Ding Yizhen's network of connections in China is intricate and complex, with many of them being powerful and influential figures, making our investigation very difficult. We... are afraid of alerting him."
Hou Liangping gritted his teeth and said confidently, "Senior, we can't just give up like this. The interests behind this case are too great, and the officials are all powerful and influential."
Qi Tongwei nodded on the other end of the phone and continued, "Liangping, I understand what you're saying. But we have to be careful with every step we take now, or all our previous efforts could be wasted."
Hou Liangping remained resolute, speaking in a commanding tone: "Senior, don't worry. I won't back down. If there are any new developments on your end, be sure to let me know immediately."
Qi Tongwei grunted in response, then hung up the phone, a cold smile playing on his lips.
"I would arrest Ding Yizhen? Don't be ridiculous, Hou Liangping."
"What right do you have to order me around?"
"Liang Qunfeng, you old bastard! You've finally met your match, sentenced to 18 years! Hehehe!!" Qi Tongwei couldn't help but burst into laughter.
164. Standing Committee member Li Dakang was besieged and suffered the consequences.
164. Standing Committee member Li Dakang was besieged and suffered the consequences.
At the same time, let’s talk about two things.
At the Standing Committee meeting of the Jingzhou Municipal Committee in Handong Province.
Mayor Wu Xiongfei, his face ashen, slammed his fist on the table: "Comrades, I have reached my limit today. I, Wu Xiongfei, have endured this for many years."
"Now, with the March 28th incident and the explosion in the shantytown, I'm definitely going to be dismissed."
Mayor Wu Xiongfei slowly opened his mouth, his words sure to be startling.
Wu Xiongfei is at the ministerial level, even though Jingzhou is a sub-provincial city. However, only the municipal party secretary can become a member of the provincial party committee standing committee.
Wu Xiongfei is not a member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, but only a member of the Standing Committee of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee, so his rank is at the level of a full-fledged department director.
Although both are at the provincial-level department level, the director of the Department of Agriculture and the mayor of Jingzhou City have completely different levels of power.
Li Dakang, expressionless, took a sip of green tea. His expression was noncommittal.
He doesn't want to argue now because his daughter, Li Jiajia, has returned to China and found a boyfriend.
He can now completely divorce his wife, Ouyang Jing.
Li Dakang still carries the disciplinary record of a major demerit. He has given up hope of advancement and becoming the governor of Handong Province.
Whether he can retain his position as a member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee is still uncertain.
This bombing had a huge impact. More than 100 people were seriously injured, and 7 died.
Wu Xiongfei's face was stern, and his voice suddenly rose: "Comrades, a lot has happened in the past six months. Too many corrupt officials have fallen from power, and there was even a deputy mayor who betrayed the country."
"I am deeply saddened."
"There are problems with our work and our team. We need to take drastic measures to address these issues!" Wu Xiongfei said slowly, glancing around the room with earnest words.
“Secretary Li. Because of your conduct, you were the one who promoted Ding Yizhen.”
Wu Xiongfei pointed at Li Dakang.