After returning to his office, Zhao Donglai sent the backed-up video directly to the Municipal Party Secretary, Liu Zhenmin.
Originally, Zhao Donglai didn't want to trouble Liu Zhenmin with this matter. After all, he was the party secretary, busy with countless daily meetings and public affairs. Criminal homicide cases like this were within Zhao's duties, and bothering the party secretary with them felt somewhat disgraceful.
However, with Mr. Qi interfering in the matter, Zhao Donglai felt helpless and had no choice but to involve Liu Zhenmin, the top official.
After seeing the video and listening to Zhao Donglai's explanation, Liu Zhenmin was immediately furious.
"Absurd! What is this Mr. Qi trying to do?"
"How outrageous, daring to defy the law right under my nose! Investigate! Conduct a thorough investigation!"
As the top official in Jiangzhou City, Liu Zhenmin was already enraged by the situation. Additionally, Li Chuan had once saved his father's life, greatly aiding him. Upon learning of the situation, he immediately notified the disciplinary committee to get involved!
That evening.
Mr. Qi was at an upscale golf course, enjoying tea and conversation with a beautiful woman.
Beside his hand was a box of "Da Hong Pao" tea.
The beautiful woman in front of him was Wang Xiaonuan, a well-known entrepreneur from Su Bei Province.
At that moment, Wang Xiaonuan looked at Mr. Qi, who was speaking eloquently, with admiration in her eyes.
Mr. Qi was also very pleased. Wang Xiaonuan, as an outstanding female entrepreneur in Su Bei Province, was the dream girl of countless young talents. Yet he could enjoy her company as he wished.
Driving a big G, playing with Xiaonuan, wielding power as if holding the very sun and moon, it was the dream of many men.
For Mr. Qi, these were just ordinary things in daily life.
This was the allure of power.
As Mr. Qi took Wang Xiaonuan's hand to leave, his phone suddenly rang.
Upon answering, before Mr. Qi could speak, a stern voice came through the phone, "There's a storm coming; better seek shelter."
After this simple line, the call ended.
Mr. Qi's face turned dark.
"What's wrong?" Wang Xiaoman, beside him, sensed something was amiss.
"Nothing, let's go," Mr. Qi shook his head, preparing to leave first.
Just as he reached the golf course's entrance, they were blocked by a group of disciplinary committee staff.
"What are you doing?" Mr. Qi asked in a deep voice.
"Mr. Qi, we're just following protocol. Please come with us for an investigation," said the leader, wearing a uniform, showing a credential.
Seeing the credential, Mr. Qi knew he wouldn't be leaving today and nodded with a dark expression, "Alright, I'll cooperate."
The leader in the black uniform signaled for the staff behind him to escort Mr. Qi to the car.
As Mr. Qi walked outside the gate, he noticed a line of police cars parked outside.
Standing in front of the police cars was Liu Zhenmin.
Beside Liu Zhenmin stood Zhao Donglai.
"Tongwei, can you explain what's up with those two videos?"
Mr. Qi feigned ignorance, "I don't understand."
"Still not admitting your mistakes, take him away!"
Liu Zhenmin shook his head, instructing them to take Mr. Qi away.
Mr. Qi maintained a calm expression, but inside, he was in turmoil.
He couldn't understand why Liu Zhenmin and Zhao Donglai would go to such lengths for Li Chuan, a mere Jianghu figure, even risking their relationship with him.
Had he really sided with the wrong team this time?
"Donglai, using Celestial Eye, track down every face that appeared in the video! These scoundrels must be severely punished! Also, investigate matters related to Tongwei thoroughly!" Liu Zhenmin sensed that this matter was far from simple.
"Yes!"
...
Su Bei Province.
Port City.
Upon receiving the news, Cao Xiong's face turned grim.
Though he didn't have deep interests entangled with Mr. Qi, they belonged to the same faction in Yanjing, answering to the same influential figure.
With Mr. Qi getting into trouble, he felt somewhat uneasy.
"Secretary Chen, you need to take a trip to Jiangzhou City this time."
After smoking two packs of cigarettes, Cao Xiong made his decision.
Soon, Secretary Chen, carrying a briefcase, hurried out.
Meanwhile, Cao Xiong walked to the window, gazing at the brilliant starry sky outside.
Losing a Mr. Qi was no big deal. Under this starry sky, many corners remained unreachable by light.
Even if the sun rises again tomorrow, those corners will remain unchanged.
Ordinary people, Jianghu individuals, even if they drained every drop of their blood, could never defeat them!
"I never expected to fall at the hands of a Jianghu figure I looked down upon. Tongwei, don't blame me for dragging you down. Rest assured, I'll take care of your family, so you won't have any worries..."
With this, Cao Xiong lit three cigarettes and placed them on the windowsill, as if offering tribute to his last shred of compassion.
In the early hours of the next morning, explosive news came from the disciplinary committee!
Mr. Qi, during lunch, suddenly rushed past the guards, shattered glass, and leaped from the fifth floor, dying instantly!
Mr. Qi's suicide completely disrupted the disciplinary committee's plans.
Immediately after, a call of accountability went directly to Liu Zhenmin's phone: "Eliminating crime is good, but it must never disrupt organizational unity and stability. Some matters must be handled with restraint at the right time!"
Mr. Qi's suicide also made Liu Zhenmin break into a cold sweat.
After receiving the call, he realized his political career would likely end here.
However, he did not regret it; as long as he had a clear conscience, it was enough.
When Li Chuan came out and heard the news, he too felt a sense of powerlessness.
Zhu Dayou's problem was resolved.
But the series of events behind it left him unsettled.
Ah, the political arena is indeed unpredictable!
If it wasn't for his uncle Cao Xiong backing him, Zhu Dayou wouldn't have been able to create such commotion!
"Is there really no way to deal with Cao Xiong?" Li Chuan felt unwilling.
"Cao Xiong is in Port City within Su Bei Province; I'm also powerless to reach, and Mr. Qi's death has displeased the higher-ups," Liu Zhenmin replied with a bitter smile.
Li Chuan was momentarily speechless.
As the top official in Jiangzhou City, even Liu Zhenmin couldn't do anything, what could he do?
Should he really emulate ancient knights, killing one every ten steps, traveling without stopping?
"Li Chuan, this is reality. Even though we know they committed crimes, there's nothing we can do."
"I understand. Let me think it over again."
Li Chuan felt helpless. He really wanted to bring Cao Xiong to justice so that his mind would be at ease.
On the path of cultivation, nothing is more detrimental than an unsettled mind.
But now, he found himself with no way to ease his mind.
After returning to Panlong District, it was already late at night.
Song Hanzhang had already fallen asleep; she was really exhausted from the past few days.
Upon entering his room, Li Chuan was surprised to find Wen Qingqing lying on his bed.
At that moment, Wen Qingqing was wearing a white camisole, seemingly waiting for Li Chuan.