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

Chapter 194 A Worthy Opponent

Faced with Gao Yuliang's thunderous counterattack.

Xia Qing smiled faintly and made the following arrangements to the Anti-Corruption Bureau:

Simply halt all investigations into Gao Xiaofeng and let the Political and Legal Affairs Commission conduct an inspection and rectification.

Originally, this investigation was merely a prelude to probing Gao Yuliang's attitude.

Once the goal is achieved, there is no need to continue.

When the inspection team from the Political and Legal Affairs Commission came to the procuratorate for inspection, Gao Yuliang's secretary reported the situation to Gao Yuliang.

After learning that the investigation into Gao Xiaofeng had been halted and destroyed by the prosecutor's office a day earlier.

In his fury, Gao Yuliang finally realized something was amiss.

The anti-corruption bureau abandoned the project too decisively, like throwing away a piece of completely unimportant trash.

He began to wonder if he had done something wrong.

But time will not allow him any mistakes.

After testing Gao Yuliang's attitude, Xia Qing quickly moved on to the next step.

Now, Gao Xiaoqin is under Gao Yuliang's protection and cannot be contacted.

Then let's go directly to Liu Qingzhu.

Xia Qing brought Chen Hai to Liu Qingzhu's house.

Liu Qingzhu, wearing an apron, impatiently opened the door after ringing the doorbell.

Seeing Chen Hai and another stranger approach, Liu Qingzhu said with extreme displeasure:

"Again? Are you going to keep spying on me? Do you think ordinary people don't get angry?"

Xia Qing quickly smiled and said:

"Director Liu, that's not what I meant. I'm here today to discuss something important with you."

As he spoke, he shook the pair of straws he was carrying.

Upon seeing this, Liu Qingzhu's expression softened considerably, and he welcomed the two inside.

Liu Qingzhu was cleaning at home. Xia Qing found it a bit strange that such a big financial director didn't hire a housekeeper, and his wife wasn't home either.

After the three sat down, Xia Qing got straight to the point and told Liu Qingzhu about Zhao Ruilong destroying the account books, Cheng Du being shot, and Qi Tongwei almost being burned to death.

Sitting to the side, Chen Hai was shocked, not understanding why Xia Qing would reveal this internal information to the people of the Shanshui Group.

Although Liu Qingzhu pretended to be indifferent, the slight trembling in his hand when he picked up the teacup betrayed his true feelings.

Xia Qing keenly observed this detail and asked the crucial question:

"You should be very familiar with Zhao Ruilong. He destroyed the account books, so what do you think will happen to those who knew about or even saw them?"

Liu Qingzhu pressed his trembling thigh with his left hand, brought the teacup to his lips with his right, and said, trying to appear calm:

"What, what can we do? Could it be... that President Zhao would... would he really harm me?"

"You guessed right," Xia Qing said with a cold laugh.

"Zhao Ruilong is already active in Hong Kong Island, and his target is a woman named Gao Xiaofeng."

"Crack." Liu Qingzhu's teacup slipped from his hand and shattered on the ground.

Chen Hai looked at Xia Qing with a puzzled expression, his eyes full of "Minister, isn't Gao Xiaofeng someone we investigated? When did Zhao Ruilong start targeting her?"

Xia Qing responded with a profound nod, and then said:

"Judging from your expression, you must know who Gao Xiaofeng is. Why don't you tell us?"

Liu Qingzhu, being Gao Xiaoqin's confidant, quickly composed himself, got up, picked up the glass shards with a rag, and said calmly:

"Sorry, my hand slipped; I have a cramp. By the way, who is Gao Xiaofeng? Is Mr. Zhao eyeing her because he owes her money?"

Xia Qing understood that his attempt to trick Gao Xiaofeng into revealing information had failed.

But it doesn't matter, it's just a side effect.

The real purpose is in this sentence:

"Director Liu, as the person responsible for keeping the account books for General Manager Gao, do you think Zhao Ruilong will let you off the hook?"

Liu Qingzhu was clearly frightened; his previous composure turned into panic again, but he still forced himself to remain silent.

Xia Qing knew the time had come, so he uttered the final, decisive sentence:

"Liu, the general manager of the oil and gas group, a state-owned enterprise, was killed by Zhao Ruilong without hesitation. Are you, a mere CFO, any harder to kill than Liu?"

Liu Qingzhu finally wavered.

He knew that what Xia Qing said was true.

Having had access to the ledgers, there's a high probability that Zhao Ruilong has targeted him.

Extremely dangerous!

Seeing this, Chen Hai offered a helpful suggestion:

"Your General Manager Gao has already requested Secretary Yuliang's protection, but you're left without anyone to care. If we lift the surveillance on you, you'll most likely be dealt with by Zhao Ruilong that very night!"

This sentence completely broke down Liu Qingzhu's psychological defenses.

He first buried his head in his hands and burst into tears.

Then she knelt down with a "thump," hugged Chen Hai's legs, then Xia Qing's legs, and cried out:

"I...I don't want to die! Leaders, the government, save me, save me..."

Xia Qing was very satisfied with Chen Hai's helpful suggestion and secretly gave him a thumbs up.

Chen Hai shrugged mischievously, then looked down and yelled at Liu Qingzhu:

"Alright, whether you want to live or not depends on your own attitude!"

"I... I have a stance! I'm willing to do whatever the government asks me to do, as long as I don't die..." Liu Qingzhu pleaded, crying.

Seeing that the time was right, Xia Qing pulled Liu Qingzhu aside and told him his plan.

Chen Hai listened from the side, his eyes widening.

Xia Qing's plan seemed like a complete fantasy to him.

But if successful, it would be an absolutely brilliant and daring arrangement.

After hesitating for a long time, Liu Qingzhu asked with red eyes:

"You absolutely must guarantee my safety."

Xia Qingdao:

"Don't you believe what the provincial party committee standing committee member said?"

Liu Qingzhu nodded vigorously and roared:

"Let's do it!"

Xia Qing and Chen Hai exchanged a smile.

A shocking, yet wildly imaginative plan targeting Gao Yuliang and the ledger.

It will be implemented from now on.

Xia Qing felt incredibly excited.

at last.

Finally, I can face off against Gao Yuliang!

Such a rival and confidant is the most precious thing.

Absolutely, this is my dream come true!

Meanwhile, Gao Yuliang was in his office reviewing documents.

Suddenly, a muffled clap of thunder was heard.

Gao Yuliang subconsciously looked out the window.

It is spring thunder.

What a beautiful spring thunder!

Gao Yuliang looked at the gradually darkening sky, listened to the deafening thunder god, and a smile appeared on his lips.

It's been too long, far too long in this position.

It's been a long time since anything or anyone has made me feel so excited.

Xia Qing.

Bring it on!

In this final year.

Let's enjoy the grandest stage together!

A glint flashed in Gao Yuliang's eyes, and he immediately called Qi Tongwei.

Qi Tongwei was somewhat surprised, after all, his teacher hadn't contacted him for a long time.

When Qi Tongwei arrived at Gao Yuliang's office, Gao Yuliang told him some good news.

Gao Yuliang is preparing to recommend Qi Tongwei for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission.

Qi Tongwei was surprised; such an appointment was extremely rare, and he would become the vice governor, deputy secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, and director of the Public Security Department.

This is also a declaration.

Gao Yuliang completely pulled Qi Tongwei back into his camp.

The purpose is self-evident.

Qi Tongwei also understood what it meant to agree.

Minister Xia will likely become our adversary.

Gao Yuliang asked with a smile:

"If you feel you can't handle the workload, you can refuse."

Qi Tongwei recalled Gao Yuliang's departing figure.

I recalled the extent of my death.

He saluted ramrod straight and said:

"Qi Tongwei, obey the organization's arrangements!"