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Sha Ruijin snorted coldly, understanding Lin Yunfei's prevarication.

“Comrade Yunfei, you should know that Tian Guofu is the Secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, a vice-ministerial level official. You have no right to arrest him unless you have orders from Zhongyang.”

Lin Yunfei's lips curled up slightly as he began to dig a hole: "I'm sorry, Secretary Sha. I can say with certainty that I know nothing about this matter."

"As long as Secretary Sha signs a release notice, I'll immediately call the Handong National Security Bureau and have them release him."

This is a trap. Once Sha Ruijin signs the document, the imperial court will investigate, and Sha Ruijin will find it difficult to clear his name. He will even be unable to escape a charge of interfering with the judiciary.

However, no one is a fool to rise to the rank of a ministerial-level regional official.

Sha Ruijin was not good at economics, but at political struggle.

Sha Ruijin's sharp eyes saw through Lin Yunfei's intentions, and he said coldly, "A release notice? Do you think I'll sign it easily? You're forcing me to make a mistake."

Lin Yunfei remained calm and composed, saying, "Secretary Sha, I'm doing this to quell the situation as quickly as possible and avoid further repercussions."

Sha Ruijin took a deep breath, weighing the pros and cons in his mind. He knew that any decision at this moment required utmost caution. After a moment of silence, he slowly spoke: "I will personally investigate this matter. Before that, no one should act rashly."

A barely perceptible hint of disappointment flashed in Lin Yunfei's eyes as he nodded and replied, "Understood, Secretary Sha."

"However... if the comrades from the National Security Bureau find evidence, the facts of the crime are clear, and the evidence is sufficient."

“I would suggest that Tian Guofu be handed over to the imperial court and sent to the Ministry of Justice in the capital.”

This statement is a blatant threat to Sha Ruijin.

Sha Ruijin's face darkened, he clenched his fists, and said coldly, "Lin Yunfei, are you threatening me?"

Lin Yunfei smiled slightly, his tone firm: "Secretary Sha, I am merely stating the facts. Everyone is equal before the law."

Sha Ruijin had sharp eyes and knew that this game had only just begun. He had to proceed cautiously step by step in order to remain invincible.

Sha Ruijin took a deep breath and calmly responded: "The law is important, but procedural justice is even more crucial. I will personally verify the situation to ensure that every step is legal and compliant."

A complex look flashed in Lin Yunfei's eyes, and he nodded to show his understanding: "I understand Secretary Sha's caution, but time is of the essence, and I hope you can act as soon as possible."

. . . . . .

After hanging up the phone, Sha Ruijin fell into deep thought. After a moment, he dialed Secretary Bai's number: "Immediately convene relevant departments for an emergency meeting."

At the same time, let’s talk about two things.

Gao Yuliang sat in his office, his brows furrowed. He learned that Qi Tongwei had been transferred to the Water Resources Department as its director.

Sha Ruijin and Zhao Anbang are truly politically astute. Gao Yuliang took a deep drag on his cigarette, secretly calculating that Qi Tongwei's transfer was clearly a tacit move by Sha Ruijin and Zhao Anbang, intended to weaken his own power.

However, as the third-highest-ranking official in the provincial party committee, the deputy secretary of the provincial party committee could not explicitly oppose it.

The decisions made by the top two leaders are often final and difficult to change. Gao Yuliang knew that if he tried to oppose them at this point, he would only put himself in a passive position.

To put it bluntly, the top leader has absolute authority.

The orders from the top leader must be obeyed whether you understand them or not.

Gao Yuliang pondered for a moment, deciding to bide his time and wait for an opportunity to retaliate. He picked up the phone and dialed Zhao Lichun, his "former superior."

"My old leader, I am Gao Yuliang."

Zhao Lichun's voice was steady and powerful: "Yuliang, I heard that your eldest disciple, Qi Tongwei, has been transferred by Sha Ruijin and left the Public Security Bureau."

"Haha, the old leader is still so well-informed."

Gao Yuliang couldn't help but laugh heartily: "However, Qi Tongwei's transfer really caught me off guard."

Zhao Lichun remained silent for a moment, then said slowly in a low voice, "Yuliang, hold your ground and observe the situation. Sha Ruijin is not invincible; you need to patiently wait for the right opportunity."

Gao Yuliang nodded in agreement, feeling somewhat relieved: "Don't worry, old leader, I will assess the situation and act accordingly."

Zhao Lichun slowly began to speak, getting to the point: "I have already reprimanded Xiaohui; he is too reckless in his actions."

Gao Yuliang: "It's alright, old leader. Tian Guofu has already been arrested by the National Security Bureau."

. . . . .

Upon hearing this news, Zhao Lichun paused slightly in his teacup before regaining his composure: "Tian Guofu's arrest is no small matter. Sha Ruijin must be extremely uneasy right now; he won't stand idly by."

Gao Yuliang continued, "Yes, Sha Ruijin has already convened an emergency meeting; it seems he intends to personally oversee this matter. Old leader, what do you think will happen next?"

Zhao Lichun pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Sha Ruijin is no pushover; he'll definitely try to get Tian Guofu out. But the National Security Bureau isn't going to let this go either; this matter won't be easy to resolve."

A glint of shrewdness flashed in Gao Yuliang's eyes: "Then, can we take this opportunity to do something?"

Zhao Lichun shook his head: "It's not the right time yet. We need to wait and see how Sha Ruijin responds. We can make our move when he shows a weakness."

Gao Yuliang nodded in agreement: "The old leader is right. I was too impatient. Let's hold back for now and wait for the right opportunity."

Zhao Lichun nodded in satisfaction: "Yes, Yuliang, you must remember that in officialdom, patience and timing are equally important. Don't ruin important things because of a momentary impulse."

Gao Yuliang replied respectfully, "I understand, old leader."

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, the two hung up the phone. Gao Yuliang's gaze deepened as he began to ponder how to gradually salvage the situation without angering Sha Ruijin.

181. The evidence is irrefutable, and Sha Ruijin cannot cover it up.

181. The evidence is irrefutable, and Sha Ruijin cannot cover it up.

Dongping City, Handong Province. Headquarters of the National Security Bureau.

Lin Yunfei took the USB drive Ding Yizhen had given him, put on gloves, and inserted it into the public computer.

After a while, I clicked to open it with the mouse, revealing sixteen folders.

Each folder has a title: "Fund Transfer by So-and-So," or "Money Laundering by So-and-So Leader."

Open the folder named "[Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary Tian Guo-fu]".

It contains detailed records of multiple unusual fund transfers, each marked with the date, amount, and relevant overseas account information.

Of these overseas accounts, four belong to the US, three to the US, and two to France.

A large sum of 5000 million yuan was transferred from an unknown corporate account to the account of Tian Guofu's nephew.

There were also suspicious expenditures transferred from the provincial discipline inspection commission's special funds, which were controlled by Tian Guofu, under various pretexts.

These records may seem scattered, but when put together, they subtly outline a complex chain of illicit transfers of benefits.

Lin Yunfei frowned and continued to carefully examine every document in the folder, not overlooking any detail. He knew that these materials might become the key clues to uncover the huge corruption network behind it.

"This is shocking, Tian Guofu. I never imagined that you, this old man with thick eyebrows and big eyes, would secretly transfer assets through Ding Yizhen."

"From this perspective, Ding Yizhen is the witness, and these are the physical evidence. Next... as long as we get help from the Imperial City Guard's overseas agents to investigate, we can find out all the transaction records of these nine overseas accounts."

"In that case, it can be proven that Tian Guofu is guilty. He can't escape the charges of abuse of power and money laundering."

Lin Yunfei's mutterings suddenly stopped abruptly.

"Wait a minute, it's Huilong Group? Handong Huilong Group, giving Tian Guofu's nephew Tian Dalong 100 apartments?"

Lin Yunfei was taken aback and quickly stopped using the mouse.

He quickly searched the folder for information about Huilong Group and found that in addition to the second-hand housing transaction records of these 100 commercial houses, there were also many payments transferred from Huilong Group to the accounts of Tian Guofu's relatives under the guise of consulting fees and service fees.

These are Tian Guofu's wife, Chen Yu's ICBC account, and a consultation fee of US$20.

Tian Guofu's uncle, Tian Wuguo, received a service fee of £30.

Tian Guofu's son, Tian Xiongyi, invested US$50 in stocks.

Although the amounts involved were not large, there was no reasonable explanation for the business transactions.

Lin Yunfei realized that Huilong Group might play an important role in this corruption case.

He continued his investigation and discovered that there were intricate connections between Huilong Group and Tian Guofu. From project approval to policy support, Huilong Group seemed to have received special treatment from Tian Guofu.

Moreover, these funds were transferred to the accounts of Tian Guofu's relatives eight years ago.

Lin Yunfei knew that a huge community of interests might be hidden behind this.

"Zhao Xiaohui is no ordinary woman."

"No wonder Zhao Xiaohui made three phone calls in the TV series. On the last call, Zhao Xiaohui actually knew... that it was Sha Ruijin's trap, and notified Zhao Ruilong to escape."

This proves one thing: at crucial moments, it was Tian Guofu who tipped off Zhao Xiaohui.

Lin Yunfei's lips curled into a cold smile: "Zhao Lichun has been placed under investigation, but Sha Ruijin doesn't know. Tian Guofu is the first to know."

"This Tian Guofu is really two-faced."

Tian Guofu emerged as the ultimate winner in this game of power.

"Hey, Director Tian. It's a lot of trouble for you to come on this mission with the National Security detectives."

"Detain Tian Guofu's nephew Tian Dalong, Tian Guofu's wife Chen Yu, and Tian Guofu's son Tian Xiongyi."

"When you get back, bring the detention warrant over. I'll sign it for you."

Lin Yunfei's expression was serious as he said in a deep voice, "All three of them are suspected of involvement in Tian Guofu's money laundering case."

Director Tian paused briefly on the other end of the phone, then replied firmly, "Secretary Lin, don't worry, I'll take people to carry out the mission right away and make sure to bring everyone back without missing a single one."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Yunfei turned his gaze back to the computer screen. The shocking data and records seemed to silently tell a massive story of corruption. Every step from here on out was crucial; not only did he need to ensure the detention operation went smoothly, but he also needed to use these suspects to further uncover the corruption network behind Tian Guofu.

.....

"Xiao Li, come here for a second," Lin Yunfei called out to the office.

A moment later, a young and capable investigator walked in, stood at attention, and saluted: "Secretary Lin, what are your instructions?"

"Immediately prepare the files of Tian Dalong, Chen Yu, and Tian Xiongyi. Remember, start from this year and go back ten years."

"Including work, bank statements, interpersonal relationships, and home address."

“We need to dig out more evidence of Tian Guofu’s crimes from them, especially his dealings with Huilong Group.” Lin Yunfei said as he handed a printed document to Xiao Li. “This document contains some preliminary information, which you can use as a reference.”

Xiao Li took the documents and nodded seriously: "Okay, Secretary Lin, I'll go prepare them right away."

As Director Tian and his team of investigators quickly set out, Lin Yunfei began even more intense preparations.

.....

Three days and three nights of continuous, intensive interrogation.

Tian Dalong, Chen Yu, and Tian Xiongyi finally admitted that they had helped Tian Guofu launder money and accept bribes.

Furthermore, he signed his name on the plea agreement.