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

Chapter 285 Inviting the Enemy into the Trap

Public opinion is still developing.

The investigation into Luo Jian by the Han Dong side showed no sign of backing down.

In addition, Sha Ruijin made an unwavering statement at the provincial level.

The initially one-sided public opinion gradually gave rise to two different voices.

Comments such as "The province is so resolute, Luo Jian might really have a problem" and "Is Luo Jian really that clean?" began to rival the comments controlled by Zhou Wen that were advocating for Luo Jian's innocence.

Faced with this situation, Zhou Wen was somewhat overwhelmed.

In addition, Li Dakang was both openly and covertly pushing forward the Guangming Peak project.

Li Jue from Shanghai was unwilling to cooperate.

Zhou Wen realized that things were getting out of control in Jingzhou.

This is something he cannot allow.

The Zhou family, who wielded immense power in the capital.

The Li family in Shanghai is beyond our control.

Li Dakang from Jingzhou? You think I can't handle him?

Li Dakang, you want to promote the Guangming Peak project, right?

Then let me show you what sanctions are like.

Zhou Wen gave the order.

A new round of pressure has begun on Changlong Group.

This time, the pressure is being directed at the companies responsible for the various sections of the Guangming Peak project and the contractors of its sub-projects.

By halting the cooperation and initiating a new approval process.

This includes the companies and contractors within the Guangmingfeng project.

For a moment, they were unable to move.

Naturally, the Guangming Peak project could not proceed.

The news reached Li Dakang.

Li Dakang figured out who was behind it in less than three seconds.

But at this point, he no longer had the strength to negotiate with Zhou Wen.

Because he knew that Zhou Wen had been tricked.

They walked right into the province's trap!

The province's proposal to assist Jingzhou City in promoting the Guangming Peak project is itself a strategic move.

Although it was a setup, it coincided with Li Dakang's intention to advance the project.

Therefore, Li Dakang chose to play along and observe the situation.

Who knew?

This scheme was not prepared for Li Dakang.

It was prepared for Zhou Wen.

Li Dakang smiled wryly.

It was probably Xia Qing's idea.

First, provincial departments such as the Development and Reform Commission were instructed to propose promoting the Guangming Peak project at the conference.

This allows them to focus their attention on promoting the project.

Little did they know that this move would arouse suspicion from Zhou Wen's side.

In order to strengthen control, Zhou Wen hindered the progress of the Guangming Peak project.

They will inevitably use the influence of Changlong Group to put pressure on and hinder the relevant businesses and merchants of the Guangmingfeng project.

Once you do that...

As the chief commander of the Guangmingfeng project, Bai Jingwen could naturally conduct investigations into the companies restricted by Changlong Group.

Following the clues, they discovered Changlong Group.

This is equivalent to...

Changlong Group, which originally kept a low profile and remained uninvolved in the affairs of the company.

It was Zhou Wen's idea.

He ended up jumping into the mud.

And it was proactive, with the doors wide open.

This allowed Bai Jingwen to find a breakthrough for Changlong Group!

What a clever trick! They've lured us into their trap!

Xia Qing, you're amazing, truly amazing!

At this moment, Li Dakang felt nothing but endless admiration for Xia Qing.

And there was nothing that could be done.

Changlong Group was unknowingly drawn into the battle.

It all depends on how Zhou Wen handles it.

As it turns out, Li Dakang's prediction was entirely correct.

Almost simultaneously, Bai Jingwen reported the situation to the provincial authorities.

Announce it immediately.

Led by the Guangming District Procuratorate.

A thorough investigation will be launched into the unexplained shutdown of the Guangmingfeng project.

They stated that they would continue the investigation as instructed, as this was the provincial government's directive.

As the district party secretary, he will take full responsibility!

With Bai Jingwen's order, Lu Yike, the chief prosecutor of the Guangming District Procuratorate, was already eager to try.

He quickly led Zhou Zheng, the director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, and mobilized all personnel.

He then gave an order to Hou Liangping, the hidden agent.

Hou Liangping could not go with the main force to investigate.

However, it can provide tactical support from the command center.

Lu Yike handed over all the authority of the command center to Hou Liangping.

Hou Liangping did not disappoint Lu Yike.

Within just three days of the Guangming District Procuratorate taking action.

Under Hou Liangping's precise command and keen judgment.

All clues that the project has stalled.

They all pointed to Changlong Group without prior agreement!

Now, it was Zhou Wen's turn to get restless.

He was in his luxurious office, listening to the latest situation reports.

Zhou Wen suddenly stood up and smashed the wine glass on the table to pieces!

Only now did he finally realize the truth.

They had fallen into a trap.

Changlong Group has been thrust into the spotlight.

The Guangming District Procuratorate, or even the Provincial Procuratorate, could legitimately launch an investigation into the group.

There's no longer any way to hide behind the scenes.

Lu Yike reported to Bai Jingwen the intelligence that the suspension of the Guangming Peak project involved Changlong Group.

Although it was an unspoken understanding, Bai Jingwen still had to go through the proper procedures and report to the province.

This unspoken understanding was also conveyed to Sha Ruijin and Xia Qing.

Looking at Bai Jingwen's report, Sha Ruijin was overjoyed and praised him highly:

"Well done, Bai Jingwen! Such rapid progress in just a few months! Xia Qing, this must be what you meant by 'tempering a steel blade'!"

Xia Qing nodded with satisfaction and said:

"Bai Jingwen is now a truly capable district party secretary. Secretary Sha, Changlong Group has been drawn into the main battlefield, and we have cracked their intention to wage a proxy war. The most urgent task is to provide rapid support and prevent Bai Jingwen from facing an encirclement on the front lines. I suspect that as our next deployment is in place, the Li family in Shanghai, the Xu family in Hong Kong, and Zhao Lichun will also make their choices."

Sha Ruijin pondered for a moment, then waved his hand and said:

"Notify the Provincial Procuratorate to send personnel to support Guangming District. Conduct a thorough investigation of Changlong Group in the name of the province! Notify the Provincial Public Security Bureau to be on standby!"

Xia Qingdao:

"Yes, I'll do it right away."

……

Therefore, a team of elite officers from the Provincial Procuratorate, led by Chen Hai, Deputy Chief Prosecutor of the Provincial Procuratorate, and accompanied by Lü Liang, Director of the Provincial Anti-Corruption Bureau, set off for Guangming District.

Bai Jingwen warmly received Chen Hai and his delegation, and expressed his gratitude for the care and support from the province.

Subsequently, Chen Hai and his entourage visited the Guangming District Procuratorate.

When Chen Hai and Lü Liang arrived.

District Prosecutor Lu Yike was as excited as a little girl, and warmly embraced Chen Hai and Lü Liang.

Zhou Zheng was overjoyed and expressed his gratitude to his former leader.

The provincial and district-level procuratorates and anti-corruption bureaus, in a peaceful atmosphere, gathered together to face the formidable enemy to come.

No one felt fear; instead, they were filled with boundless pride and high spirits.

Such a joint operation is bound to be invincible!

In this atmosphere, Hou Liangping, sitting in a corner of the command center, unconsciously lowered the brim of his hat.

He didn't know how to face his former brothers and comrades-in-arms. He was still a sinner, and it was inappropriate for him to be exposed to the outside world.

Thinking of this, Hou Liangping quickly got up and hurriedly left the command center.

Lu Yike took in all of this.

Right after the meeting ended.

Lu Yike led Chen Hai to Hou Liangping's room.

Chen Hai was initially confused, wondering why Lu Yike had brought him to the room.

When they saw the man who opened the door, his face was familiar, but he had a thick beard.

Chen Hai took five seconds to process the emotions shifting from calm to surprise, then to joy. He patted the other person's shoulder heavily and laughed:

"Ryohei! It really is you!"

Hou Liangping was a little embarrassed by Chen Hai's friendly attitude and whispered:

"Chen, Prosecutor Chen."

Lu Yike quickly said from the side:

"Liangping was arranged by Minister Xia and is now my advisor. Thanks to him, we were able to quickly find a breakthrough and lock onto Changlong Group."

"Alright, Ryoping, I'm sorry to have troubled you." Chen Hai extended his hand and said:

"Your grievances will also be cleared this time, just like Secretary Bai Jingwen's."

Hou Liangping was taken aback, then reached out his hand.

Former brothers and comrades-in-arms now hold hands tightly together again!