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

Chapter 274 Searching for Ding Yizhen

Xia Qing and Tian Guofu gave a brief recap of the recent situation.

It was finalized.

The procuratorate and the public security department continued to closely monitor Wu Tianliang's case, ensuring that Wu Tianliang would be questioned as soon as he was able to be visited.

The Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection further tightened its internal oversight of the joint investigation team to prevent Luo Jian from obstructing it.

The two sides hit it off.

At the same time, I realized a serious problem.

Bai Jingwen's copywriting has been delayed for quite some time now.

However, Bai Jingwen has yet to be convicted, nor has he been declared innocent.

If this continues, public opinion will become quite unfavorable.

In the end, Bai Jingwen will likely still have to bear the blame due to external pressure.

The time needed to break through Luo Jian's defenses and uncover the truth under Li Dakang's manipulation.

Running out.

That evening, Xia Qing returned to her residence, and the phone rang.

It is Zhou Zheng.

After answering the call, Zhou Zheng brought Xia Qing some good news.

After a long investigation, Ding Yizhen was discovered by Zhou Zheng.

At the time, Ding Yizhen was doing the hardest odd jobs in the kitchen of a Chinese restaurant in the United States.

When Zhou Zheng saw him, he almost didn't recognize him.

The disheveled, cheaply dressed, and filthy man before me was no longer Ding Yizhen, the once arrogant and domineering local tyrant who had once held sway over the Guangming District.

They're practically the perfect template for illegal immigrants!

Zhou Zheng couldn't help but sigh.

Greed is a truly terrible thing.

The fact that they made so much money in the country is due to their greed for money and power.

When his crimes were exposed, he thought of fleeing the country, which was another manifestation of his greed for the freedom that was not rightfully his.

The results of it?

This has created the current dark and hopeless situation.

In the Chinese restaurant, they were strictly guarded by the local gangsters. As the lowest-level laborers, they were exploited day after day, their labor power was taken away and their self-respect was trampled on.

It's like embracing freedom, yet precisely losing it.

It is truly lamentable that the once dignified Party Secretary of Guangming District has fallen to such a state.

If only I had known this would happen, why did I do it in the first place?

Zhou Zheng devised a plan, using the pretext of borrowing soy sauce and vinegar from the kitchen, to make contact with Ding Yizhen.

I received a note from Ding Yizhen for communication.

Above is the address and contact information of Ding Yizhen's cousin in America.

After receiving this intelligence, Zhou Zheng immediately reported it to Xia Qing.

After listening, Xia Qing thought for a moment and asked:

Was anyone else present during your entire conversation with Ding Yizhen?

Zhou answered truthfully:

"Yes, it must have been the restaurant manager. He barged in after I got the note and asked what I was doing there. I told him I was borrowing vinegar. He was skeptical, but he went to get it for me in the end... Ding Yizhen was very afraid of him. He seemed to be a local gangster."

"This is bad. The manager definitely knows what Ding Yizhen and you did, but he just can't be sure which group you're on, which is why he hasn't made a move against you." Xia Qing, experienced as he was, deduced from Zhou Zheng's description and said:

"I'm certain that Ding Yizhen will be transferred to some kind of illegal mine within the next few days, where he'll never be able to return to the surface, or..."

Xia Qing paused, then emphasized:

"Dispose of it here."

Zhou Zheng was also a little flustered by Xia Qing's warning. He thought that this contact was flawless, so how could it be so full of loopholes in Xia Qing's eyes?

However, Zhou Zheng did not raise any questions. Having been in contact with Xia Qing for so long, he was increasingly convinced that with Xia Qing's abilities, he would definitely be able to perceive many things that he could not perceive. At this time, he only needed to follow instructions.

After careful consideration, Xia Qing gave instructions.

The current advantage is that the procuratorate and the public security bureau sent personnel to the United States at the same time.

Under Xia Qing's unified command, the two sides can work together.

The most urgent task is to request the intervention of local police in the United States.

They prevented Ding Yizhen from leaving the restaurant.

Otherwise, the local police would find nothing.

Xia Qing asked Zhou Zheng and the others to put on a play.

Go spend some money and hire a few local homeless people.

Tell them to go to the restaurant and say that Ding Yizhen owes money to the gang.

The restaurant management will definitely step in at that time.

These Asians who work for American Americans tend to be cautious and fearful when they are in the presence of native-born American Americans.

The manager Zhou Zheng mentioned would be even more cautious.

This can be seen from the fact that he dared not touch Zhou Zheng.

It's just a paper tiger.

As long as those homeless men can act fierce and menacing.

Ding Yizhen is definitely not going anywhere anytime soon!

Zhou Zheng listened attentively, then slapped his forehead and said:

"Great plan! How come I didn't think of that! Minister, you're brilliant! I'll go find the people right away!"

Xia Qing nodded and said:

"Report to me if anything else happens. When you go to hire someone, have someone from the Public Security Bureau accompany you, and bring a gun."

After saying that, the two hung up the phone.

Xia Qing was overjoyed to have found Ding Yizhen and hoped to bring him back safely.

As long as we have Ding Yizhen.

No evidence is needed anymore.

Guangming District and Jingzhou City.

They crumbled at the first blow!

Therefore, this matter can only succeed and cannot fail.

Thinking of this, Xia Qing dialed another number:

"It's me, Xia Qing. You just finished lunch, right? Can you do me a favor..."

……

At the same time.

Luo Jian is also on the phone with an important person.

The atmosphere during the call was somewhat tense.

On some issues, no consensus was reached.

Luo Jian emphasized, adding:

"Secretary Dakang, let me reiterate, we've done everything we can to help you. Now it's your turn to work harder. For example, how about we gather some more direct and thorough bombshells to solidify Bai Jingwen's case? You should be familiar with this approach."

Li Dakang was greatly displeased with this sarcastic tone and said in a deep voice:

"Secretary Luo Jian, watch your words! What do you mean 'I'm not unfamiliar'? Are you implying I'm plotting something? Let me tell you, Bai Jingwen is the one with the problem! What you're doing now isn't buying us time, but buying time for justice! Please understand!"

"Alright, alright, I won't argue with you about this. The instructions I received from Young Master Zhou didn't allow me to take any further steps. Wu Tianliang must stay in the hospital. I advise you not to try anything with Wu Tianliang. If you embarrass me, we'll have to fall out," Luo Jian said noncommittally.

Li Dakang was speechless for a moment. He was working for Zhao Lichun in order to get closer to the three major families, especially the Zhou family, which was the leader.

Zhou Wen, who could directly govern Jingzhou City, had always been lukewarm towards him, making him unable to grasp his intentions.

Unfortunately, Luo Jian was Zhou Wen's direct protégé, so in terms of backing, Li Dakang was indeed somewhat intimidated.

Faced with Zhou Wen's assertive attitude, even the accustomed Li Dakang was somewhat overwhelmed, but dared not retaliate. He could only soften his tone and tentatively ask:

"Then...Secretary Luo, Boss Qian is also very important..."

Upon hearing this, Luo Jian readily agreed:

"That's easy. Just do whatever you need. Tomorrow I'll have the task force release Mr. Qian from his control. But remember, I'll also strengthen the protection of Wu Tianliang."

"That's enough, that's enough! Thank you, Secretary Luo!" Li Dakang said hurriedly.

Luo Jian snorted coldly and hung up the phone dismissively.