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Half an hour later, the Toyota Coaster entered Peking Union Medical College Hospital in Beijing in a grand procession.

At the hospital entrance, medical staff were already waiting. As soon as the car stopped, they rushed forward and carefully helped Zhao Lan into her wheelchair. Lin Yunfei and Liu Can followed closely behind, and the group walked through the hospital lobby directly to the floor where the obstetrics and gynecology department was located.

In the elevator, Zhao Lan whispered to Lin Yunfei, "Yunfei, I'm a little nervous." Lin Yunfei gently patted the back of her hand and said tenderly, "Don't be afraid, I'm here, and there's a doctor too. We'll know about the baby's condition soon."

Upon arriving at the obstetrics and gynecology department, the doctor had already prepared all the necessary examination equipment. After a thorough examination, the doctor came out with a smile and said to Lin Yunfei and Zhao Lan, "Congratulations to you both, Ms. Zhao Lan is indeed pregnant, and everything is normal so far; the baby is very healthy."

Upon hearing the news, Lin Yunfei and Zhao Lan exchanged a smile, their eyes filled with happiness and anticipation. Lin Yunfei held Zhao Lan's hand tightly and said gratefully, "Thank you, Lanlan, and thank you for our baby."

At the same time, Lin Jianguo and Zhao Mengsheng rushed to the hospital. As soon as they entered, they asked eagerly, "How are you? Are Lanlan and the baby alright?" Lin Yunfei smiled and nodded, "They're both fine. The doctor said the baby is very healthy."

Upon hearing this, Lin Jianguo and Zhao Mengsheng both smiled with relief. They surrounded Zhao Lan, inquiring about her health and how she was feeling. Zhao Lan answered their questions with a smile, her heart filled with warmth and happiness.

Afterwards, the group went to the hospital's rest area and sat down to chat about their future plans. Lin Jianguo said, "After the baby is born, our Lin family must have a big celebration." Zhao Mengsheng echoed, "Yes, this is a great joy for both our families."

Amidst laughter and joy, Zhao Lan gently stroked her belly, feeling the presence of the little life inside. She knew that from this moment on, her life would become more beautiful and full of anticipation because of this little life.

169. Gao Yuliang judged that Qi Tongwei was the mole.

169. Gao Yuliang judged that Qi Tongwei was the mole.

However, things can be different for different people.

Some are happy, some are sad; who is the one who is sad? Gao Yuliang, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee of Handong Province.

This political vortex, and the anti-corruption storm, have escalated to the point where the situation is completely out of control.

Wearing an expensive cashmere sweater and holding a cigarette, Gao Yuliang sat on the living room sofa, pondering and searching for a way out of the predicament.

Wu Huifen came out of the kitchen, holding a plate of grapes: "Teacher Gao, what are you thinking about?"

"Hey! Qi Tongwei... he's done a lot of things behind my back."

Gao Yuliang sighed deeply, his gaze sharp. Looking at Wu Huifen, he said, "In the past six months, too many things have happened in Handong Province."

"Zhao Donglai was killed by a sniper pistol. A police chief. He died in his own office."

"As the Secretary of the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission, I certainly have to bear leadership responsibility."

"This case has been unsolved for a long time."

"Not to mention, now that Huilong Group has been seized, Zhao Ruilong, the young master of the Zhao family, knew about it in advance and fled to Hong Kong Island."

Gao Yuliang took a drag of his cigarette, the nicotine entering his lungs: "Gao Xiaoqin, the beautiful CEO of Shanshui Group, also seemed to have known the news in advance and fled."

"Qi Tongwei, as the head of the special task force and the head of the fugitive apprehension team, has been dragging his feet on the case, and it remains unsolved."

As a professor of Ming Dynasty history, Wu Huifen immediately understood the implied meaning.

She gently placed the grapes on the coffee table, her eyes revealing worry and insight: "Old Gao, you mean Qi Tongwei... might be involved in these things?"

Gao Yuliang didn't answer immediately, but slowly exhaled a smoke ring, as if trying to expel all the frustration in his heart. "Teacher Wu, you understand, in officialdom, one wrong step leads to another. I originally thought Tongwei was a smart and ambitious boy, and I thought I could cultivate him to be a great person. But now, the path he's taken is getting further and further astray."

"Twelve years ago, there was a diligent and conscientious chief prosecutor. Eight years ago, there was a hardworking deputy director of the Public Security Bureau... They've all disappeared." Gao Yuliang spoke slowly, exhaling a smoke ring, his tone certain.

Wu Huifen sat down next to Gao Yuliang and gently patted the back of his hand to comfort him: "Old Gao, don't blame yourself too much. Everyone chooses their own path. Qi Tongwei may have his own difficulties and choices in getting to where he is today."

Gao Yuliang gave a bitter smile and shook his head: "Difficulties? What difficulties could lead him down the path of breaking the law? He thought he could cover up everything, but he didn't know that the net of heaven is vast and its meshes are wide, yet nothing escapes it."

“I’ve already noticed that Qi Tongwei has a problem. Do you think Sha Ruijin and Zhao Anbang don’t know? They might even be implicated.”

Gao Yuliang made a startling statement: "To reach this position and be included in the three-person group of the Handong Provincial Committee, none of us are fools."

Upon hearing these words, Wu Huifen fell silent.

Yes, anyone who reaches the ministerial level is a shrewd and calculating individual.

With a cigarette between his fingers, Gao Yuliang gave examples: "Qi Tongwei was the team leader in all four cases: the Hou Liangping shooting case, the Zhao Donglai murder case, the Liu Xinjian murder case, and the Ding Yizhen treason case."

"The case has been dragging on for so long. They say they need to investigate and collect evidence."

Wu Huifen hesitated for a moment, observing Lao Gao's expression: "Teacher Gao, Liang Lu has been acting like she's gone mad lately. She comes to me every day, wanting me to arrange a meeting with Qi Tongwei."

“I know that my former boss, Liang Qunfeng, was sentenced to eighteen years by Zhang Yuan, the president of the High Court. He was accused of accepting a particularly large amount of bribes and also of acting as Cai Chenggong’s protector.”

Gao Yuliang slowly exhaled a smoke ring, a mocking smile appearing on his face: "This case, to put it bluntly, is just internal strife."

It must be said that Gao Yuliang, as a veteran of the political and legal system, does have some ability.

Wu Huifen's pupils suddenly contracted, and her voice trembled: "Internal strife? Teacher Gao, you mean... Liang Qunfeng offended Sha Ruijin. He's just a scapegoat."

He saw through the complex power struggle behind the case at a glance; Liang Qunfeng's downfall was merely a casualty of this political struggle.

“Liang Lu… she must also be unable to accept this reality,” Wu Huifen said softly. She knew the deep father-daughter bond between Liang Lu and Liang Qunfeng, and now that Liang Qunfeng was behind bars, it was undoubtedly a huge blow to Liang Lu.

Gao Yuliang nodded slightly, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes: "Liang Qunfeng, he's too greedy. He thinks that he can do whatever he wants just because he has power, but he's forgotten that there are two yardsticks in this world: law and morality."

"What about Qi Tongwei? What if he..." Wu Huifen hesitated, worried that Qi Tongwei would get deeper and deeper into this storm and eventually be unable to extricate himself.

Gao Yuliang was silent for a moment before slowly speaking: "Qi Tongwei... has embarked on a path of no return. I only hope that he can wake up in time and take the initiative to confess his problems to the organization, so that he may still have a glimmer of hope."

"But, Lao Gao, do you think he can do it?" Wu Huifen asked worriedly.

Gao Yuliang shook his head, a hint of helplessness in his voice: "I don't know. But what I do know is that if he doesn't confess, he will face even harsher punishment."

The two remained silent for a while, a tense atmosphere filling the air. Gao Yuliang stood up, walked to the window, and looked out at the azure sky with fluffy white clouds drifting by.

Wu Huifen: "Liang Lu is...going crazy. Qi Tongwei has been avoiding her and just won't see her."

"Teacher Wu, please persuade Liang Lu to stop making a scene."

“We are currently in a period of intense anti-corruption efforts,” Gao Yuliang said slowly, then turned around and sat back down on the sofa.

"How much of the profits did Zhao Ruilong steal from Handong Oil and Gas Group Company?"

Gao Yuliang stubbed out his cigarette and answered his own question: "Even ghosts can't explain it."

"If we investigate this seriously, it will definitely involve Qi Tongwei and the Shanshui Group."

Upon hearing this news, Wu Huifen's pupils suddenly contracted: "So, Qi Tongwei and the Shanshui Group are still anxious."

"Is it too little?"

Gao Yuliang used an affirmative sentence.

"Who wouldn't want a piece of fat, unclaimed state-owned enterprise?"

At this point, Gao Yuliang reached for the teacup on the table, took a sip of green tea to refresh himself: "With Liu Xinjian's cooperation, Zhao Ruilong was able to embezzle from his own position."

"Teacher Wu, I suspect that Liu Xinjian was silenced by Zhao Ruilong."

Upon hearing this, Wu Huifen trembled slightly, her eyes filled with horror: "Silence? This...this is too terrifying. Doesn't that mean many clues have been cut off?"

Gao Yuliang gently put down his teacup, his expression grave: "Yes, not only has the trail gone cold, but more importantly, it's becoming increasingly unclear what role Qi Tongwei played in all of this. If he really colluded with Zhao Ruilong, the consequences would be unimaginable."

Wu Huifen frowned, thought for a moment, and then said, "Old Gao, what should we do now? We can't just sit here and wait for things to get worse."

Gao Yuliang stood up and paced back and forth in the living room. After pondering for a long time, he said, "For now, we can only observe the situation. However, I need to find an opportunity to have a good talk with Qi Tongwei. Even if he can't listen to me now, I have to try. I can't just watch him sink deeper and deeper."

Wu Huifen nodded: "I hope he can see the error of his ways, otherwise his life will be ruined."

Gao Yuliang stopped and looked out the window, muttering to himself, "It's a pity that once you embark on some paths, it's hard to turn back."

Ding-dong! Just then, the doorbell rang.

Wu Huifen slowly stood up, walked to the door, and looked at the surveillance camera. Her expression suddenly changed: "Old Gao, it's... Zhao Xiaohui."

"She's come looking for you."

“Zhao Xiaohui? Zhao Ruilong’s second sister.” Gao Yuliang’s expression changed slightly when he heard this name.

Gao Yuliang frowned, a hint of wariness flashing in his eyes. He then slowly stood up, straightened his expensive cashmere sweater, and walked towards the door, saying as he went, "She's coming at this time; it probably doesn't mean anything good."

Reaching the door, Gao Yuliang took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, and then slowly opened the door.

Zhao Xiaohui stood outside the door, dressed in a fashionable designer suit and with exquisite makeup on her face, but her eyes revealed a hint of anxiety.

Upon seeing Gao Yuliang, she forced a smile and said, "Secretary Gao, I'm sorry to bother you. It's been a long time. I apologize for coming to the Provincial Party Committee compound."

Gao Yuliang nodded expressionlessly, stepped aside to let her in, and said, "Come in, Xiaohui. Just say what's on your mind."

Zhao Xiaohui walked into the living room, looked around, and saw Wu Huifen turn and leave to go upstairs. Then she sat on the sofa and slowly said, "Secretary Gao, I know the situation is very tense right now, but I really had no other choice but to come to you."

Gao Yuliang sat opposite her, his hands crossed on his knees, and said, "I've heard about what happened to your brother Zhao Ruilong. He brought it on himself, and there's nothing I can do to help."

Zhao Xiaohui's expression was serious as she stared at Gao Yuliang and said in a deep voice, "Secretary Gao, I know my brother made a mistake. He was also being used. You can't just stand by and watch him die."

Gao Yuliang sneered and said, "Being used? Who is Zhao Ruilong? Can he be easily used? Every single thing he's done is a heinous crime."

Zhao Xiaohui was speechless for a moment. After a moment of silence, she said, "Secretary Gao, even if my brother is at fault, you can't just stand by and watch him get arrested. If you lend a hand, there might still be a chance for things to turn around."

(Li Mahao) Gao Yuliang shook his head and said, "Zhao Xiaohui, you overestimate me. I'm barely able to protect myself right now, like a clay Bodhisattva crossing a river. Besides, your brother committed a serious crime, and Liu Xinjian's death is inextricably linked to him."

Seeing Gao Yuliang's resolute attitude, a hint of seriousness flashed in Zhao Xiaohui's eyes. She still refused to give up and continued, "Secretary Gao, can't you help my brother out of consideration for our past relationship?"

Gao Yuliang's face darkened, and he shouted, "Sentiment? When Zhao Ruilong did those things, why didn't he think of any sentiment? Now that something has happened, he comes to talk to me about sentiment."

"I would never knowingly break the law."

Zhao Xiaohui was speechless after being choked by Gao Yuliang's words. She sat on the sofa, her body trembling slightly.

Gao Yuliang looked at Zhao Xiaohui, knowing in his heart that he couldn't show any weakness at this moment, or he would get himself involved as well. After a moment of silence, he said, "Zhao Xiaohui, you should go back. Don't bother with this anymore. Your brother's situation is beyond repair."

Zhao Xiaohui slowly stood up, looking blankly at Gao Yuliang, and said, "Secretary Gao, is there really no way?" Gao Yuliang shook his head firmly and said, "No, your brother must pay the price for his actions."

Zhao Xiaohui turned resolutely and walked towards the door. Reaching the door, she suddenly stopped, turned back, and said, "Secretary Gao, you'll regret this. Our Zhao family's ship hasn't sunk yet." With that, she opened the door and disappeared outside.

170. Zhao Xiaohui's fatal counterattack exposes Gao Yuliang and Gao Xiaofeng.

170. Zhao Xiaohui's fatal counterattack exposes Gao Yuliang and Gao Xiaofeng.

Beijing, Union Hospital.

After the gynecologist finished the examination, she came to Lin Yunfei and Zhao Mengsheng with an abdominal CT scan in her hand.

"Lord Zhao, your daughter has been confirmed to be pregnant. The fetus is developing well and the fetal heartbeat is normal."

"I've been confirmed to be six weeks pregnant."

Zhao Mengsheng was overjoyed and excited, opening his arms to hug Lin Yunfei: "That's wonderful, Yunfei. You've done a great job!"

Grandpa Lin Jianguo smiled kindly: "Well done, Yunfei. You have successfully completed the mission."

"By the way, Yunfei. You and Xiaolan, come back. Go back to the capital and rest and recuperate."