Official excuse: I was sent to work at the grassroots level for training, and Hou Liangping arrested

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Twenty minutes later, Lin Yunfei arrived at the airport. He shook hands with Zhang Xingchen and the others one by one, pretending to be someone he had just met: "Secretary Zhang, welcome to Handong. I have compiled all the relevant evidence and can provide it to you at any time."

Zhang Xingchen nodded and praised, "Comrade Lin Yunfei, you did a great job this time. Your timely reporting of the issues provided strong support for the investigation. Next, we will carefully study this evidence and strive to find out the truth as soon as possible."

Subsequently, the task force had an in-depth exchange with Lin Yunfei in a conference room in the terminal building of Handong Airport.

Lin Yunfei gave a detailed account of the investigation process and the evidence he had gathered, and the members of the task force carefully recorded every detail.

After the exchange, Zhang Xingchen said, "Comrade Lin Yunfei, your work is very thorough. Next, we will further verify and analyze this evidence. At the same time, we will also talk with Comrade Tian Guofu, Comrade Wu Chunlin, and Comrade Ning Yuanbo involved in the case."

Lin Yunfei said, "Okay, Secretary Zhang. I will fully cooperate with the task force. If there is anything I need to do, please let me know."

Zhang Xingchen nodded in satisfaction: "Alright, let's arrange it like this for now. The work ahead may be quite intense, so I hope everyone can maintain a high level of responsibility to ensure the smooth progress of the investigation."

Sha Ruijin said from the side, "Secretary Zhang, rest assured, our Handong Provincial Party Committee will definitely provide full support to the special investigation team. We also hope that the special investigation team can find out the truth as soon as possible and restore a clean and upright environment to Handong Province."

Zhang Xingchen said, "Thank you for your support, Secretary Sha. We will do our best to complete this investigation."

And so, the task force left the airport and checked into the Handong Hotel, booking an entire floor.

183. Qi Tongwei was arrested, and Tian Guofu was sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve.

183. Qi Tongwei was arrested, and Tian Guofu was sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve.

That evening, agents from the National Security Bureau used a drone to locate Qi Tongwei's luxurious villa in the western suburbs.

Lin Yunfei acted decisively, leading all the special agents and investigators of the Handong National Security Bureau, and even obtaining 6 sniper rifles and 100 rounds of ammunition from the equipment department.

"Attention all teams, suspect Qi Tongwei. He always carries a sniper rifle in the trunk of his car. Estimated range: 1000 meters."

Lin Yunfei sat inside the armored command vehicle, holding a walkie-talkie in his hand, looking at the 12 electronic screens in front of him.

These screens belong to national security agents, whose helmets are equipped with infrared night vision devices.

"This arrest was extremely dangerous. Let me repeat, this is not a drill, this is not a drill."

"Attention all groups! All comrades, be on your best!"

"One set, received."

"Group Two, received."

"Group three, received."

"Group Four, received."

"Group 5, received."

Lin Yunfei picked up the walkie-talkie, his expression serious: "Everyone, get in the car and head to the villa in the western suburbs."

"Scout, release the robot dog for reconnaissance."

"Yes, Secretary Lin."

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Two kilometers away, there is an upscale villa residential area.

The robot dog was agile and quickly ran towards the villa in the western suburbs. The high-definition camera and various sensors on its body transmitted the situation around the villa back to the command vehicle in real time.

Lin Yunfei stared intently at the screen, not missing a single detail. The area around the villa was completely silent, but Lin Yunfei knew that beneath this seemingly peaceful surface, immense danger might be lurking.

"All groups, remain on high alert. Once you reach the villa, do not make any rash moves. Wait for my orders," Lin Yunfei emphasized again over the walkie-talkie.

The armored command vehicle and its follow-up vehicles sped toward the villa in the western suburbs, their wheels kicking up clouds of dust.

Soon, the convoy arrived at a secluded location near the villa in the western suburbs.

After getting out of the car, Lin Yunfei carefully observed the surrounding terrain, and then gave instructions through the walkie-talkie: "Group One, flank the villa from the left side."

"Second group, flank from the right. Third group, form an encirclement around the villa from the rear. Reconnaissance personnel, with the robot dog, continue to investigate the interior of the villa."

"Received!" each group responded, and then quickly began to carry out the operation according to the instructions.

Lin Yunfei, along with a group of agents, slowly approached the villa's main entrance. He gripped his gun tightly, his eyes fixed on the door, as if Qi Tongwei would burst out at any moment.

Inside the villa, Qi Tongwei seemed to sense the commotion outside. He quickly picked up the sniper rifle that was placed in the corner, hid behind the window, and observed the situation outside through the gap in the curtains.

Qi Tongwei held his breath, his eyes revealing tension and vigilance, his finger tightly gripping the trigger.

Lin Yunfei led the national security agents cautiously towards the villa's main entrance, taking each step with extreme care.

Suddenly, the robot dog transmitted a video of the villa's interior, showing Qi Tongwei hiding behind a window, his sniper rifle already aimed outside.

"Attention all groups, Qi Tongwei has a sniper rifle, be careful!" Lin Yunfei immediately reminded each group via radio.

Just then, Qi Tongwei seemed to spot Lin Yunfei and his group's location. He abruptly pulled back the curtains, preparing to fire. In the blink of an eye, an agent beside Lin Yunfei swiftly raised his sniper rifle and fired a single shot, knocking the rifle from Qi Tongwei's hand.

Bang! A bullet, as fast as lightning, struck Qi Tongwei's wrist.

Crimson blood flowed out like a floodgate opening.

Seeing this, Qi Tongwei knew the situation was hopeless, and he turned to try to escape through the back door of the villa. However, by this time, three teams of agents had already formed a tight encirclement behind the villa, and Qi Tongwei was captured on the spot as soon as he stepped out.

"Let me go! Who are you people?"

Do you know who I am?

"This is illegal detention! I'm going to sue you!" Qi Tongwei roared in fury, struggling and howling like a trapped lion.

Lin Yunfei, dressed in a military bulletproof vest and helmet, held a pistol in his hand: "Get him! Handcuff Qi Tongwei!"

Two agents quickly stepped forward and tightly handcuffed Qi Tongwei's hands with specially made handcuffs, no matter how much he struggled, it was to no avail. Qi Tongwei's face was contorted with anger and resentment. He glared fiercely at Lin Yunfei, still shouting relentlessly, "You wait, I won't let this go. You will pay the price for what you've done today!"

Lin Yunfei stared coldly at him, his eyes devoid of any emotion: "Qi Tongwei, the crimes you have committed are countless. Now is not the time for you to shout. Take him away!" With Lin Yunfei's order, the agents escorted Qi Tongwei toward the command vehicle.

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Lin Yunfei looked at the restrained Qi Tongwei and breathed a sigh of relief. He then gave the order over the radio: "All teams, retreat and return to base."

The armored command vehicle and follow-up vehicles slowly started up, taking the captured Qi Tongwei away from the villa in the western suburbs.

The atmosphere inside the car was not relaxed throughout the journey. Although Qi Tongwei and others had been successfully apprehended, everyone knew that there was still a lot of work to be done, including interrogation and evidence collection, and no step could be overlooked.

Back in Dongping City, at the National Security headquarters, in the basement on the first basement floor.

The interrogation room was dimly lit and the atmosphere was oppressive.

Qi Tongwei sat in the interrogation chair, still looking arrogant and unruly.

Lin Yunfei sat opposite him, his eyes piercing: "Qi Tongwei, you'd better confess your crimes honestly and try to get leniency."

Qi Tongwei sneered: "I have nothing to explain. You've arrested the wrong person."

Lin Yunfei calmly took out a stack of confessions and testimonies, placing them one by one in front of Qi Tongwei: "Director Qi, your accomplice Ding Yizhen has confessed everything. You used him to launder money and transfer assets overseas."

"There is also the economic dispute between Shanshui Manor and Dafeng Factory, and the pledge of Dafeng Factory's shares."

“Even Liu Xinjian’s death is related to you.”

Qi Tongwei's expression changed slightly as he looked at the evidence before him, but he quickly regained his composure: "Nonsense, Lin Yunfei. What evidence do you have to prove that I did it? Ding Yizhen framed me for all of this."

It's important to know that Qi Tongwei has extensive experience in criminal investigation, having worked in the public security, procuratorate, and judicial system for over 20 years.

Qi Tongwei knew perfectly well that he had not killed Liu Xinjian, but Zhao Donglai.

Murder is the crime most likely to result in the death penalty.

At most, I might be charged with money laundering and possessing a huge amount of unexplained wealth.

The maximum sentence for these two crimes is 10 to 12 years.

Lin Yunfei knew that this was a battle of wits and wills, and he had plenty of time and patience to get Qi Tongwei to speak.

"Director Qi, it's fine if you don't admit it."

"Keep him locked up for now, in the detention center."

"The conditions in the detention center are not something that ordinary people can endure. Thirty people sleep on one large communal bed. There is no hot water, and it is freezing cold in winter."

"Moreover, the lights can't be turned off all day long. We also have to watch the mood of the guards."

Lin Yunfei spoke slowly, his voice dripping with cold laughter.

"I have plenty of time to slowly wear you down."

Qi Tongwei's eyes flickered, but he still responded firmly: "Do as you please. So what if it's a detention center? I, Qi Tongwei, have seen it all."

Lin Yunfei stood up and looked down at Qi Tongwei: "Director Qi, stop being so stubborn. You'll face all sorts of situations in the detention center. If your accomplices want to protect themselves, they might spill even more secrets. Besides, do you think we can't convict you just because you don't confess? The chain of evidence will gradually solidify, and you can't escape it."

Qi Tongwei snorted coldly, turned his head to the side, and stopped talking.

Lin Yunfei continued, "You originally had a bright future, but you went down this path of no return because of greed and ambition. It's not too late to regret it now. As long as you confess everything you know, you may be able to get a lighter sentence."

Qi Tongwei remained silent for a long time, then suddenly laughed: "Lin Yunfei, don't waste your breath. I, Qi Tongwei, will not admit defeat so easily."

Lin Yunfei looked at him and shook his head helplessly: "Alright, then you can think it over in the detention center for now. I hope you'll understand when we interrogate you again next time." After saying that, Lin Yunfei left the interrogation room with the interrogation records.

Qi Tongwei sat in the interrogation chair, a hint of panic in his eyes, but he quickly suppressed it.

Requesting flowers...

Time flies, half a month has passed.

Evidence of Tian Guofu's 557 crimes was gradually collected and refined, including a large number of bank account statements and testimonies from four of Tian Guofu's relatives.

And the US dollars and British pounds of unknown origin in their accounts.

Fourth Deputy Secretary Zhang Xingchen led the special task force to directly report to the imperial court and transfer all the evidence to the Supreme Court.

Tian Guofu was escorted to Beijing to stand trial at the Supreme People's Court.

"The suspect, Tian Guofu, is disloyal to the organization, two-faced, and has lost his ideals and beliefs, deviating from his original aspirations and mission..."

"The following judgment is hereby rendered: Criminal suspect Tian Guofu is guilty of bribery, money laundering, and harboring a criminal; the sentences are to be served concurrently."

The judge's voice echoed in the courtroom, solemn and authoritative: "The suspect, Tian Guofu, is sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve, deprived of his political rights for life, and all his personal property is confiscated."

The courtroom was silent; everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on Tian Guofu.

Tian Guofu's face was ashen, and his body trembled slightly. He seemed to want to say something, but in the end, he only opened his mouth and no sound came out. His eyes were filled with despair and resentment. The once powerful and influential Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission of Handong Province had now become a prisoner.

Tian Guofu's relatives sat in the audience, some weeping with their faces covered, others stunned into silence. They could not accept this cruel reality; the vice-ministerial-level official they once thought they could rely on had now brought utter disaster upon their entire family.

Lin Yunfei stood in a corner of the courtroom, quietly observing everything. His expression was calm, but his heart was filled with complex emotions.