Nominal: The pinnacle of power began in the sixth province of Handong.

Chapter 247 The Two in Prison

The investigation by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection has now come to an end.

Before leaving, Sha Ruijin led everyone in a farewell party for Liang Yuan and his group.

Overall, each party got what they wanted.

Liang Yuan relayed the final decision regarding the Ni family's situation to Sha Ruijin.

This time, the Ni family contacted foreign forces.

Therefore, in addition to paying off the debts of Handong Industries.

The relevant personnel will be dealt with.

As for Old Master Ni, he wasn't made things difficult for him; he was simply given some proper arrangements.

But from that point on, the Ni family was destined for complete decline.

Another missed opportunity to reach the peak!

Sha Ruijin, however, successfully escaped unscathed.

This avoids potential risks for the Ni family, which is gradually going astray.

And they successfully found a new backer.

Sha Ruijin and Liang Yuan can be considered to have become members of the same camp.

Fortunately, Sha Ruijin remains within the disciplinary inspection circle.

It's just that they've changed who they're relying on.

Although, this was a plan that Old Master Ni made by betting the Ni family's future.

There is absolutely no way that Sha Ruijin could gain the approval of the person behind Liang Yuan on his own!

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With the investigation team returning to Beijing, the account book incident came to an end, and a large number of cadres in Handong Province were replaced.

With the successful entry of emerging industries, the Jingzhou Development Zone is making steady progress.

A few months later, early spring in Handong turned into midsummer.

At this point in time, there will be fewer tasks and everyone will have a bit more free time.

Qi Tongwei deliberately chose a time to come to Handong Prison.

Hou Liangping's solitary confinement cell.

Although it's called a prison cell, it's actually more like a single-person suite.

Besides freedom, everything else for daily life and necessities is provided.

Hou Liangping was able to enjoy such high-level treatment in prison after discussions between Sha Ruijin and Xia Qing.

Everyone knew perfectly well that Hou Liangping was the mastermind behind the events pointed to in the ledger, and that it was entirely the work of the Zhao and Zhong families.

Although Hou Liangping has been abandoned or even betrayed by the Zhong family.

Furthermore, Hou Liangping's actions effectively cut off his own escape route in Handong.

However, at the Handong level, the necessary principles must still be upheld.

Knowing that Hou Liangping was a scapegoat who had been wronged, it was still unreasonable to treat him harshly.

In Xia Qing's view, Hou Liangping's situation was already extremely dangerous.

Having lost the protection of the Zhong family, they also face the watchful eyes of the Zhao family.

If Hou Liangping were allowed to come and go freely outside, he might just disappear one night.

Placing Hou Liangping in a prison in Handong and taking normal care of him was actually a form of protection in disguise.

Firstly, it can prevent Hou Liangping from getting into trouble.

Secondly, it allows us to gain the initiative in public opinion.

Since the Zhao and Zhong families insist on imprisoning Hou Liangping, then let him go.

As for how they sit inside, that's not something outsiders can interfere with.

Thirdly, this was part of Xia Qing's plan.

Xia Qing has obtained evidence of the transaction between the Zhao family and the Zhong family through Zhao Ruilong.

As long as Hou Liangping is kept alive, he can be persuaded and lured.

Hou Liangping may be the key factor in bringing down both the Zhao and Zhong families at the same time!

A good knife is only truly secure when held in one's own hand.

Of course, Xia Qing wouldn't tell anyone this.

Just as no one knew, he had already uncovered the deal between the Zhao and Zhong families.

Let's return to the present.

Qi Tongwei entered Hou Liangping's suite, where Hou Liangping was exercising.

When Hou Liangping saw Qi Tongwei enter, he clearly showed a hint of surprise, accompanied by a degree of hostility.

Qi Tongwei gestured for the accompanying police officer to leave first.

The police officers were very worried, but they could not disobey Governor Qi's instructions.

He then retreated outside and nervously observed the movements inside the cell through a large screen.

To break the awkward silence, Qi Tongwei took the initiative:

"Ryohei, no one here has been neglecting you, has they? If there's anything you need, just let me know."

"I want to leave, can you let me?" Hou Liangping said coldly, without stopping his push-up movements.

Qi Tongwei frowned and sighed:

"How many times have I told you? It's much more dangerous outside than here. You inexplicably became the instigator of this ledger incident, don't you understand why?"

"Then let me out so I can seek justice from the Zhong family and the Zhao family! Instead of locking me up to die!" Hou Liangping suddenly stood up, stormed up to Qi Tongwei, and roared.

Qi Tongwei shook his head.

In his opinion, this junior student hadn't made much progress over the years.

On the contrary, it was I who, by following Gao Yuliang and Xia Qing, truly felt my own growth.

For example, one's perspective and angle when looking at problems.

After a moment's thought, Qi Tongwei realized that Hou Liangping was someone Minister Xia had suggested he could use. Although his trip was a routine inspection of the prison, he also wanted to share some of Minister Xia's burdens.

After analyzing Hou Liangping's personality traits in his mind, Qi Tongwei slowly said:

"Ryohei, do you think what you've been doing all along has been right?"

"What's wrong with that! I'm a fair and upright prosecutor, a sharp sword resolutely cracking down on corruption! As long as I can cleanse the world of evil and restore a bright and clear world for the people, I'm willing to risk my life! From the Supreme People's Procuratorate to the Handong Provincial Procuratorate, I haven't stopped for a single day. All I think about is handling cases, handling cases, and handling cases again! If you ask me, I'm much cleaner than you bunch of opportunists!" Hou Liangping seemed to have found an outlet for his anger, and he rattled off a whole bunch of things.

In the past, Qi Tongwei would have been furious at the words "opportunism".

But now, he has truly matured.

After all, Qi Tongwei had experienced the back-and-forth between heaven and hell, and witnessed too many partings of life and death.

He sincerely admired Hou Liangping's pure heart, but he also knew that idealists must eventually develop a set of means to deal with objective reality in order to make their ideals come true.

Thinking of this, Qi Tongwei smiled and said:

"Do you remember a lesson Professor Gao gave? He said that the Yangtze River is clear and the Yellow River is muddy, but if the Yangtze River floods, it becomes a disaster; if the Yellow River irrigates farmland, it becomes a blessing. I think you understand the reason behind this."

Just as Hou Liangping was about to interject, Qi Tongwei raised his left hand to stop him, saying:

"Let me finish. What the people want is never just the waters of the Yangtze or the Yellow River. Just like you claim to be a champion of justice, if your actions cause widespread resentment, then you become like the Yangtze River bursting into flood. Yes, the Zhong family betrayed you; they are insidious and cunning. But what about the people of Handong? What about your colleagues? What about the cadres? When these people also avoid you, perhaps you should really start thinking about your own problems."

Hou Liangping's words caught in his throat, and his ears turned bright red.

For so many years, since joining the Chung family, I have never heard such direct and merciless criticism.

Hearing this today made Hou Liangping feel both ashamed and angry.

But a hint of self-doubt also arose.

Seeing Hou Liangping's reaction, Qi Tongwei stood up and said:

"That's all for now, I need to go see another friend."

After saying that, Qi Tongwei left the cell, leaving Hou Liangping standing there dumbfounded.

Guided by the staff, Qi Tongwei arrived at the production and labor area.

He walked to the door of a room and looked inside.

Gao Xiaoqin was concentrating intently on operating the sewing machine.

Two prisoners were gathered around her, intently learning from Gao Xiaoqin's actions.

At this moment, Gao Xiaoqin no longer resembled the CEO of Shanshui Group at all.

Looking at Gao Xiaoqin's smile, it was a smile of complete relaxation, serene and beautiful.

Perhaps Gao Xiaoqin no longer wanted to play the role of the CEO of Shanshui Group.

Now, Shanshui Group and Huilong Group have been seized, Zhao Ruilong has fled back to Beijing, and Gao Xiaofeng has returned to Gao Yuliang's side.

For her, there were no more worries.

Qi Tongwei stared blankly at the door for a minute.

Then, he suddenly turned around and said:

"Walk."

The officers hurried after them.

Gao Xiaoqin, who was in the sewing room, seemed to sense something and suddenly raised her head to look at the door.

No one is empty.

But she could feel that familiar gaze.

Adding to the sound of the footsteps of about ten people gradually fading away outside.

Clever as she is, she had already guessed everything.

But she also knew that the timing was not right.

"Sister Xiaoqin, what's wrong?"

The two prisoners surrounding them asked in surprise.

Gao Xiaoqin lowered her head and smiled:

"It's nothing, let's continue. Keep an eye on this step of the path..."

Gao Xiaoqin lowered her head and continued to immerse herself in teaching sewing.