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

Chapter 192 Ledger Backup

Xia Qing and Chen Hai discussed Liu Qingzhu's matter over the phone.

Under Chen Hai's command, the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Procuratorate made several contacts with Liu Qingzhu.

But the situation is not optimistic.

Liu Qingzhu was extremely hostile to the people in the Anti-Corruption Bureau.

There is no intention to cooperate.

As for the whereabouts of the ledger, it could not be found.

Xia Qing then told Chen Hai about the recent events, especially Zhao Ruilong's destruction of the account books.

Chen Hai said with some complaint:

"We didn't receive any news, and we were foolishly waiting for Liu Qingzhu. Turns out the account books are all gone!"

Xia Qing comforted him:

"It's alright, your investigation is definitely sound, it's just that there have been too many unexpected events. The most urgent task is to find out if there is a backup of the ledger."

"Do you want us to investigate Secretary Yuliang?" Chen Hai hesitated for a long time before gritting his teeth and asking.

"If that's what you're asking, then I'll do it! I'll give it my all!"

Xia Qing was both amused and exasperated, and quickly said:

"No, no, no! Who asked you to investigate Secretary Yuliang! I just remembered something. Do you remember those photos they found inside Bozhong Real Estate Agency after it was shut down?"

After carefully recalling the events, Chen Hai said in a deep voice:

"That woman who looks like Gao Xiaoqin?"

"Yes, we can't turn a blind eye anymore," Xia Qing said seriously.

"Go investigate that woman. But be careful, you do it yourself, and don't tell anyone. I guarantee that Secretary Yu Liang has people in your secret investigation team. If he finds out you're investigating this woman, things will be very bad."

Chen Hai was startled.

Not only the Anti-Corruption Bureau, but even the secret investigation team has Gao Yuliang's informants?

The next steps must be taken with utmost care.

No wonder they made me investigate alone.

However, it is also a great opportunity to prove my abilities to Minister Xia!

Having understood all this, Chen Hai assured him:

"Please rest assured, I will check immediately."

After hanging up the phone, another guest came to Xia Qing's office.

Governor Liu arrived in person.

Xia Qing quickly stood up and greeted them warmly:

"Governor Liu, what brings you here in person? Please have a seat."

Governor Liu sat down with a smile and brought Xia Qing some good news.

It turns out that Governor Liu and Xia Qing shared the same idea regarding the account books.

He also did not believe that Gao Yuliang would hand over all the account books without keeping a copy for backup.

Therefore, Governor Liu personally went to talk to Gao Yuliang.

Anyway, I'm about to retire, so I'm not afraid of offending anyone.

Just consider it doing something for Xia Qing.

These words made Xia Qing even more apprehensive, and she thanked him repeatedly.

Governor Liu then got to the point and recalled the situation at the time.

Governor Liu asked Gao Yuliang if there were any more account books.

Gao Yuliang smiled and said no.

Governor Liu naturally didn't believe it. After repeated tugging and probing, Gao Yuliang raised his right hand and said seriously:

"I guarantee with my personal integrity that I have not kept any ledgers."

Having said that, Governor Liu could no longer press the matter, so he left and went to Xia Qing's place.

After hearing Governor Liu's account, Xia Qing tentatively asked:

"So, in your opinion, did Secretary Yuliang keep an account book?"

"I kept it. When he swore it, I was already certain," Governor Liu said decisively.

Xia Qing knew that with Governor Liu's connections, he must have other ways to find out whether Gao Yuliang had copied the account books.

Rather than judging based on Gao Yuliang's act of swearing an oath.

Some things are better left unsaid, just kept to yourself.

If Governor Liu doesn't want to disclose the source, then don't press him further.

But one thing is certain.

Gao Yuliang did indeed hide the account book.

Given Governor Liu's status, it's highly unlikely he would make a special trip just to bring up something ambiguous.

Once Governor Liu speaks, it's a done deal.

Governor Liu came today to tell himself this.

Gao Yuliang also hid the account book.

But Governor Liu had no interest in getting involved anymore. Now that Sha Ruijin had returned to his post, the burden on Governor Liu's shoulders had been lifted.

This prominent figure in Handong, the legendary governor, is finally going to enjoy his leisurely days before retirement.

Xia Qing still needs to work harder.

Having thought all this through, Xia Qing solemnly thanked Governor Liu.

Governor Liu nodded with satisfaction and stood up.

Before leaving, Governor Liu said:

"By the way, if there's anything related to anti-corruption work recently, you and Zhichao should discuss it and report to Comrade Ruijin."

Xia Qing smiled bitterly.

Governor Liu really wants to rest.

After Governor Liu left, Xia Qing quickly greeted the office staff.

Tell them to tell others that they are not here today.

Then, Xia Qing began to think.

Currently, there are a few things.

Liu Xinjian, an employee of the oil and gas group, is dead; Qi Tongwei is under investigation.

Zhao Ruilong of Huilong Group is still at large.

The Shanshui Group was a key target for attack. Gao Xiaoqin gave Gao Yuliang the account book in exchange for protection.

Gao Yuliang copied the ledger, but his purpose remains unknown. It seems he simply left Zhao Ruilong with leverage over him?

This is the first question: Gao Yuliang has leverage over Zhao Ruilong, but instead of publicly supporting the anti-corruption campaign, he is helping the Zhao family hinder it. What is Gao Yuliang's true purpose?

The second question is, what exactly does the Shanshui Group have?

The third question is, what exactly does Gao Yuliang want to do by keeping the account books?

As Xia Qing pondered, she sketched out the relationships between the various parties on a piece of paper.

I always felt that Gao Yuliang had ulterior motives for doing all this.

It's inextricably linked to one person.

The woman who looks like Gao Xiaoqin.

Only by knowing who this woman is can we break through this seemingly perplexing situation.

Xia Qing threw down the pen.

Damn it, I don't want to think about it anymore.

Let's wait for Chen Hai's investigation results.

Before this, nothing else matters.

Xia Qing chose to let go of her guilt.

……

Just as the people of Handong were overjoyed at the return of Sha Ruijin.

One person, however, was furious.

Zhao Ruilong lay in the villa, enjoying massage services from two young women.

But he couldn't feel comfortable.

His eyes were fixed on the front page of the Handong Evening News.

Cheng Du, head of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Public Security Bureau, actually admitted to being a lackey of the Zhao family?

The article details what happened at the hospital that night, including Cheng Du's shooting and the blame he took for his death.

Cheng Du also took the blame for Qi Tongwei's secret release of Ding Yizhen.

Zhao Ruilong was the last to find out.

He also knew that the fact that he could see this report today was something the Handong authorities had intentionally written for him.

It's about telling yourself that Cheng Du is dead, and Qi Tongwei has completely severed ties with the Zhao family.

Any future instances of Qi Tongwei being implicated can be attributed to "Chengdu's actions".

This effectively blocked Zhao Ruilong's path to control Qi Tongwei.

"Fuck you! Cheng Du, you piece of shit! You pretend to be a saint! Go to hell!"

Zhao Ruilong casually picked up the recording backup of Qi Tongwei from the table and smashed it on the ground.

These recordings are all just scrap metal now.

Zhao Ruilong recalled that night when he was intercepted by the Handong Public Security Bureau, and the fire hadn't even killed him.

All of this is Gao Yuliang's fault!

Furthermore, with Sha Ruijin's inexplicable return to work, Zhao Ruilong became even more certain that Gao Yuliang had also made the management rights contract public.

What exactly is Gao Yuliang trying to do?

One moment they're helping themselves, the next they're hurting themselves.

Is he friend or foe?

Zhao Ruilong became increasingly dissatisfied with Gao Yuliang's stance.

But it's okay.

Zhao Ruilong was confident in dealing with Gao Yuliang.

On the bookshelf behind him was a map of Hong Kong Island.