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Zhao Mengsheng gasped on the other end of the phone: "Qi Tongwei? What is he trying to do? Commit a crime in broad daylight?"

Zhao Anbang frowned and said in a low voice, "Brother, I think Qi Tongwei... will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. Yunfei's reforms in Guangming District have affected the interests of many people."

“Now that Ding Yizhen has been arrested, those who were originally colluding with him will definitely be in a state of panic, and Qi Tongwei might take a risk,” Zhao Anbang continued to analyze. “We must remind Yunfei to be more vigilant.”

Zhao Mengsheng quickly said, "I'll call Yunfei right now and tell him about this."

After a moment's thought, Zhao Anbang said, "Brother, tell Yunfei not to act rashly. At the same time, we must closely monitor the situation in the Bright District, and take immediate action if we discover anything unusual."

"Also, contact the National Security Bureau and ask them to strengthen their vigilance to ensure Ding Yizhen's safety and prevent anyone from taking desperate measures against him."

"Okay, I'll take care of it right away." Zhao Mengsheng hung up the phone and immediately dialed Lin Yunfei's number.

Lin Yunfei was in the conference room discussing the details of the reform with the heads of various departments when he saw that it was Zhao Mengsheng calling. He gestured to everyone and walked out of the conference room to answer the phone.

"Dad, what's wrong? I'm in a meeting," Lin Yunfei asked in a serious voice.

Zhao Mengsheng said urgently, "Yunfei, I just spoke with your Uncle Zhao on the phone. He told me some important news. That guy Qi Tongwei keeps a sniper rifle in the trunk of his car for a long time, which could be very dangerous for you."

"You must be careful now and take extra precautions."

A cold glint flashed in Lin Yunfei's eyes, but his tone remained calm: "Dad, don't worry, I will be careful."

Zhao Mengsheng said, "Yunfei, you can't let your guard down. Qi Tongwei is a dangerous person, you must protect your safety. I will also contact the National Security Bureau and ask them to cooperate in ensuring your safety."

179. Ding Yizhen confessed to his accomplices, which implicated Tian Guofu.

179. Ding Yizhen confessed to his accomplices, which implicated Tian Guofu.

Handong Province, Dongping City.

The headquarters of the National Security Bureau is located in an unremarkable three-story building.

Lin Yunfei, dressed in a police uniform, walked into the interrogation room: "Ding Yizhen, Vice Mayor Ding, it's been a long time."

Ding Yizhen, looking utterly dejected and dressed in prison garb, stood there dumbfounded when he saw Lin Yunfei's face, his mind going completely blank.

Li Zheng, the director of the First Division of the State Security Bureau, quickly stood up and moved a chair over.

Ding Yizhen's lips trembled, and it took him a long time to squeeze out a sentence: "You... how could you be here? This is impossible!"

Lin Yunfei's expression was cold and stern. He slowly walked to the interrogation table and sat down, staring intently at Ding Yizhen. "How is it impossible? Did you think you could get away with it by fleeing abroad? Now, it's time to pay the price for your actions."

"Ding Yizhen, you are suspected of treason, bribery, offering bribes, and harboring organized crime."

"According to the Criminal Procedure Law, the lightest sentence you'll get is life imprisonment."

A flicker of panic crossed Ding Yizhen's eyes, but she quickly regained her composure, her voice trembling as she said, "I...I don't understand what you're saying. I didn't do anything."

Lin Yunfei sneered, pulled out a stack of documents from the folder, and slammed them heavily on the table. "The evidence is right in front of you. Do you still want to deny it? Tell me, how many illegal and disorderly things have you and those people colluded to do?"

"You changed the land use designation for Shanshui Manor, didn't you? Gao Xiaoqin has already confessed," Lin Yunfei said, making a startling statement.

"You helped Gao Xiaoqin change the land use designation. This allowed Gao Xiaoqin and someone else to earn 300 million yuan."

"And you received 30 million in land transfer fees as a kickback."

Ding Yizhen's body jolted violently, his face turning deathly pale instantly. Large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead. He opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a single word. After a long while, he stammered, "This...this is all slander. Someone is deliberately framing me. I didn't do any of these things at all."

Lin Yunfei stared intently at Ding Yizhen with sharp eyes, and said, word by word, "Ding Yizhen, stop resisting. Gao Xiaoqin has already confessed everything, and there are other witnesses and evidence that are enough to prove your crimes. Do you think Zhao Lichun can cover up the truth and destroy all the evidence? Let me tell you, the net of justice is vast, and nothing escapes it."

"Zhao Ruilong has already run away, so don't expect the Zhao family to bail you out. That's absolutely impossible."

"If you don't tell us, we'll send you to the National Security Bureau's detention center and lock you up for a month."

Ding Yizhen's gaze began to wander, avoiding Lin Yunfei's eyes. His hands clenched unconsciously, his knuckles turning white from the force. Suddenly, as if he had thought of something, he said urgently, "Even if I have a problem, it's because someone instructed me. I was forced into it."

"Then I'm not the principal offender, I'm an accomplice."

Lin Yunfei sneered, "Accomplice? You, a vice mayor, embezzled 815 million. You actually think of shifting the blame onto others. Now, your only option is to confess truthfully and try to get a lenient sentence."

Ding Yizhen fell silent, his body trembling slightly as he struggled internally. After a long while, he slumped into his chair like a deflated balloon, weakly saying, "I...I confess."

Lin Yunfei nodded slightly: "Okay, I'll consider your reporting and exposure as meritorious service."

Lin Yunfei opened the notebook in front of him, picked up a pen, and said with a serious and focused look: "Speak. Tell me everything you know, everything you were involved in, one by one. Especially the collusion with Qi Tongwei, how he instructed you, and how you conspired together."

Ding Yizhen swallowed hard, his eyes filled with fear and despair. He slowly began to speak: "Qi Tongwei... he approached me, saying there was a big project that could make a lot of money. He wanted me to help change the land use designation of the Shanshui Manor. At first, I refused, but he said if I didn't do it, he would make sure I couldn't stay in the officialdom and would expose all my past misdeeds..."

"After all, Qi Tongwei's backer at the time was Zhao Ruilong."

Lin Yunfei: "Who is Zhao Ruilong?"

Ding Yizhen: "Zhao Ruilong is the son of Zhao Lichun, the former provincial party secretary."

While taking careful notes, Lin Yunfei pressed on, "So how did he promise you a share of the profits? And how did that 30 million yuan kickback end up in your hands?"

Ding Yizhen lowered his head, his voice trembling: "He said he would give me 30 million after the deal was done. The money was transferred in through an overseas account. I arranged for someone to collect the cash, and then... then deposited it in several places I specified."

Lin Yunfei put down his pen, raised his head, and his eyes revealed his authority: "Alright, continue. Besides the land use modification, what other illegal activities have you been involved in?"

Ding Yizhen's body trembled even more violently. He stammered, "And... there were some engineering contracting matters. He asked me to designate some projects to his cronies and collect kickbacks from them. And... there were some official promotions, which he also arranged through me..."

Lin Yunfei's expression grew increasingly grave. He closed his notebook, stood up, and said to Li Zheng beside him, "Director Li, record all of this carefully. Further investigation and verification are needed. Ding Yizhen, you'd better confess everything you know to try and get leniency."

Ding Yizhen slumped in the chair, his eyes vacant, as if he had lost all his strength, and murmured, "I...I've already said everything, I only beg for leniency..."

Lin Yunfei's expression was serious, and he asked in a deep voice, "No, Ding Yizhen. You still have too many secrets."

"According to our national security investigation, you once bribed a director of a land and resources department in a ministry in Beijing."

"This section chief's name is Zhao Dehan."

"Is there anything about Qi Tongwei that we haven't overlooked?"

Lin Yunfei's expression was serious, his eyes piercing: "Back then, you embezzled 815 million yuan. Was it all given to you by those unscrupulous businessmen who bribed you? Ding Yizhen, don't tell me you don't have any ledgers?"

Ding Yizhen's eyes flickered, and her voice was weak: "That money... it was indeed collected through various channels, but I can't remember the specific accounts. Qi Tongwei arranged it very discreetly, and many details are blurry to me..."

Lin Yunfei snorted coldly: "Blurred? Do you think you can escape legal punishment by being blurry?"

Li Zheng, with his keen eye, slammed his hand on the table: "Behave yourself, Ding Yizhen!"

Ding Yizhen shuddered, a flicker of fear crossing his eyes. He pleaded in a low voice, "Secretary Lin, I truly know I was wrong. Please give me a chance to reform..." Lin Yunfei looked at him coldly, his tone firm: "Opportunity is reserved for honest people. You must confess completely. Any concealment will only worsen your crime. The fairness of the law cannot be challenged. Only by fully confessing can you strive for leniency. Don't harbor any illusions; this is your only chance."

Ding Yizhen bit her lip, took a deep breath, and finally spoke: "Okay, I'll confess. Besides Qi Tongwei, several other vice-ministerial level leaders were also involved. They used me to transfer funds and launder money. I have recorded the specific list and operational details on a hidden USB drive, which is hidden in a secret compartment in my study in the Xishan Villa in the suburbs of Dongping City."

"There's a USB drive in the hidden compartment."

"Who are the specific names?" Lin Yunfei picked up a pen and began to write.

Ding Yizhen hesitated for a moment, then whispered a few names: "Tian Guofu, Secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection; Wu Chunlin, Minister of the Provincial Organization Department; and Ning Yuanbo, member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee."

Swah——

“Tian Guofu? Tian Guofu, the secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission.” Lin Yunfei frowned, his pen pausing on the paper, and continued to press: “You must explain in detail the specific amounts and matters they are involved in.”

Ding Yizhen sighed and slowly recounted the details: "Tian Guofu was mainly responsible for the approval process and received approximately 160 million yuan in bribes."

"Wu Chunlin profited 80 million yuan through project bidding. Ning Yuanbo abused his power to secretly manipulate land bidding, involving a total amount of 120 million yuan."

Heh heh, well done. Who would have thought, Tian Guofu, you with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, would actually collude with Ding Yizhen to launder money.

Lin Yunfei nodded slightly, signaling Li Zheng to take notes, a hint of coldness in his eyes: "Take men to search, don't miss an inch of the place."

Li Zheng quickly accepted the order and hurriedly left with several national security investigators. He got into his Toyota Prado and drove off in a grand procession from the National Security Bureau headquarters.

Requesting flowers...

Li Zheng and his group drove to Ding Yizhen's residence, a luxurious villa located in the suburbs of Dongping City. The villa was surrounded by lush greenery, with a tightly closed iron gate and surveillance cameras installed at the entrance.

Li Zheng signaled to the investigators to proceed cautiously and avoid alerting the enemy. One investigator stepped forward, skillfully opened the iron gate, and the group quickly entered the villa.

They conducted a thorough search of the villa, checking every corner of the study, bedroom, and living room. Finally, behind a bookshelf in the study, the investigators found the hidden compartment. Opening it, they found a USB drive inside. Li Zheng carefully removed the drive, a relieved smile spreading across his face.

"Fall back." With a command from Li Zheng, the group quickly left the villa with the USB drive. Back at the National Security Bureau headquarters, Li Zheng immediately handed the USB drive (Li Li Zhao) to Lin Yunfei. Lin Yunfei took the USB drive, plugged it into the computer, and began to examine its contents.

On the computer screen, files and records were clearly displayed, detailing the financial transactions and illegal activities between Tian Guofu, Wu Chunlin, Ning Yuanbo, and others and Ding Yizhen. Lin Yunfei's expression grew increasingly grave; he hadn't expected these high-ranking officials to be so audacious, seriously damaging the interests of the Party and the state.

"Immediately organize this evidence and report it to your superiors. At the same time, launch an operation to arrest Tian Guofu," Lin Yunfei decisively issued the order.

The National Security Bureau acted swiftly, with arrest teams rushing to various target locations.

In the provincial discipline inspection commission office, Tian Guofu sat at his desk, looking somewhat uneasy. He had a vague feeling that a storm was about to break.

Suddenly, the office door was flung open, and several state security investigators walked in. "Tian Guofu, we are from the Handong Provincial State Security Bureau. This is my identification. You are suspected of serious violations of laws and regulations. Please come with us," the investigators said sternly.

Tian Guofu's face turned deathly pale instantly. He tried to stand up, but his legs went weak and he almost fell. "I...I am the secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, you can't treat me like this," Tian Guofu said, his voice trembling.

"Everyone is equal before the law. No matter your position, if you break the law, you must be punished." The investigators remained unmoved, stepped forward, restrained Tian Guofu, and took him away from the office.

180. Sha Ruijin interfered with the judiciary, and Lin Yunfei set a trap.

180. Sha Ruijin interfered with the judiciary, and Lin Yunfei set a trap.

Tian Guofu, the secretary of the provincial discipline inspection commission, was suddenly arrested by the national security police. Moreover, it happened in the provincial party committee administration building in Handong.

This incident has had an extremely negative impact.

The officialdom of Handong Province was shaken, and people were filled with anxiety.

Secretary Bai, with a grave expression, hung up the phone and rushed out, heading straight for the Provincial Party Secretary's office.

"Secretary Sha, there's something extremely urgent that I need to report to you."

Sha Ruijin sat at his desk, his brow furrowed, and put down the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission document in his hand. "Speak, what is it?"

Secretary Bai said urgently, "Secretary Tian has been taken away by the National Security Bureau, and he's inside the building!"

Sha Ruijin's face darkened. After a moment of silence, he got up and walked to the window, looking down at the crowd below with an uncertain expression.

"Alright, I understand. You can go out now, Secretary Bai."

Sha Ruijin waved his hand, signaling Secretary Bai to leave. He took a deep breath, turned around, picked up the phone, and quickly dialed Lin Yunfei's number: "Comrade Yunfei, I need an explanation from you."

“A reasonable explanation.” Sha Ruijin’s expression was serious as he began to interrogate him.

It should be noted that Tian Guofu was his most important political ally, and his sudden arrest was undoubtedly a great challenge to his authority.

After losing Li Dakang, Sha Ruijin, formerly of the 557th Standing Committee, still has two members supporting him: Tian Guofu, the Secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, and Wu Chunlin, the Minister of the Organization Department.

Lin Yunfei spoke calmly, spouting nonsense with a straight face: "Secretary Sha, I was unaware of this National Security operation. But I will find out the situation as soon as possible and give you an answer."