Chen Rui had been arrested!
Wu Changguo had wanted to do it secretly, but there were too many people in the hotel. News of Chen Rui's arrest spread quickly.
Because of this, Wu Changguo called Li Dong the moment he returned to the provincial office.
The moment the call went through, Wu Changguo scolded, "If you mess around again, I'll send you to jail for half a month!"
Li Dong looked aggrieved and said helplessly, "Old Senior, you don't blame me, right? I can't keep this a secret. "
"That's also your responsibility!"
Old Wu was being unreasonable, so Li Dong had no choice but to suffer Old Wu's anger.
Old Wu said angrily, "You have to give me an explanation for this. The 20 cars from last time were too little, and recently …"
Hearing this, Li Dong finally understood!
Old Wu was not really looking for trouble, but was trying to extort money from him.
Li Dong gritted his teeth and said after a while, "I'm out of money."
Old Wu was speechless. After a while, he coughed and said, "What did you say?"
"I'm out of money."
"You … get lost!"
After saying that, Old Wu hung up the phone.
This rascal was still crying to him. Did he really think that he did not know how much he had earned this time?
Old Wu did not force the issue. After all, he had gained quite a lot.
At least he had extorted a helicopter and 20 cars. It was enough for Jiangbei.
On the other side of the phone, Li Dong grinned. He thought for a while and said to Tan Yong, "Donate another 10 cars later. This old man has quite a big appetite. It's not like they're his, so why did he extort so much from me?"
That was what he said, but if Old Wu wanted it himself, Li Dong would not give it to him.
Besides, the old man would probably have to bear some pressure again to arrest Chen Rui. A few cars would be enough to comfort Old Wu.
…
On the same day.
Beijing.
Chen Jikuan hung up the phone. He looked like he had aged. He hunched his back and did not move for a long time.
His lips trembled, and Chen Jikuan's face gradually became livelier.
Without saying a word, Chen Jikuan bent over the table and wrote quickly.
At this moment, if there was someone beside him, they would be able to see a few words — confession.
Chen Jikuan's hands were trembling. He stopped writing several times and couldn't even hold the pen properly.
But when he thought of Chen Rui and his only son, Chen Jikuan gritted his teeth and continued writing.
He was alone in the office. It was very quiet, and only the sound of his pen moving at a rapid speed could be heard.
After about half an hour, Chen Jikuan finally finished writing.
After glancing at the letter, Chen Jikuan folded it neatly and placed it in the middle of his desk.
After lighting a cigarette and smoking for a while, Chen Jikuan took out a phone that he had never used from his desk and made a call.
After a long time, the call went through.
There was no sound from the other side, only the faint sound of breathing.
Chen Jikuan held a cigarette and said with a trembling voice, "Everything is my fault. Chen Rui is guilty, but he doesn't deserve to die. Secretary, I don't have any other requests. Please save Chen Rui's life. Now, I can only die. This is my last wish in this life. Please be merciful and spare his life! "
The other side of the phone was silent for a long time. Chen Jikuan's face became paler and paler.
After some time, the person on the other side of the phone sighed and said, "If you knew this would happen, you wouldn't have done it in the first place. Secretary, I'll try my best. "
Chen Jikuan sobbed and said, "Thank you, thank you, Secretary. I can't repay you in this life, but in the next life, I'll be a good person …"
Chen Jikuan burst into tears. Not for himself, not for his son, but for someone who was willing to help him at the last moment.
How dark the human heart was!
Who else would care about him, his old friends and superiors?
Who would have thought that in the end, the one who would let him die in peace would be him?
Before he made this call, he hesitated, hesitated, and even despaired.
But at this moment, he was satisfied.
After hanging up the phone, Chen Jikuan took out his SIM card, broke it, and flushed it out of the bathroom.
Looking out the window with great reluctance, Chen Jikuan murmured, "Ah Rui, Dad can only do this much."
…
That night.
Li Dong received a call.
After hanging up the phone, Li Dong looked at Hsu Shengzhe opposite him and sighed. "Everyone has the love of a father. How great a father's love is!"
Hsu Shengzhe frowned. "What's wrong?"
"Old Chen is dead. He hanged himself in his office."
Hsu Shengzhe's movements paused. After a while, he said, "How ruthless and decisive!"
With Chen Jikuan's death, he would have to bear all the blame. Chen Rui did not know about it, so he could shirk many responsibilities.
In the country, death was a big deal.
When a person was dead, no matter how many wrongs he had done in life, he was dead.
At a time like this, it would be shameful to want to die.
Even Wu Changguo would not do that. It could be said that Chen Rui's life was saved.
Hsu Shengzhe sighed. After a while, he said, "It's good that he's dead. It's all right. But some things can't be carried away. He won't be able to come out without at least eight to ten years. "
Li Dong nodded, then shook his head and said, "It's not impossible to kill him. Unfortunately, someone told me to be lenient when possible. Forget it."
Hsu Shengzhe asked curiously, "Who is it? Why would you listen to someone else?"
Li Dong smiled and did not continue. This was what Shen Qian had said over the phone.
It was clear what Old Du meant.
Old Du told him not to kill them all, but Li Dong didn't mind. After all, once Chen Rui's father died, Chen Rui himself would not be able to escape, so Li Dong was not worried.
On the other hand, Old Du was still willing to protect Chen Rui at this time. Li Dong had to admit that Li Dong admired him.
Old Du was still a little soft-hearted.
He did not have a good relationship with Chen Jikuan. When Chen Jikuan was the Secretary General, he was the Head Butler of the Provincial Party Committee.
But he did not cooperate with Old Du. Instead, he used the power of the local faction to control Old Du.
But they had worked together, and strictly speaking, Chen Jikuan was his Head Butler. At this stage, with his son dead, it was normal for Old Du to protect his son's life.
It's good to be soft-hearted, but sometimes, it's not good to be too soft-hearted.
Old Du had suffered because of this in his life.
Otherwise, if he had settled the Shen family's troubles years ago, he would not be wasting his time in his current position.
When Old Du went to Beijing, it was the Shen family who caused trouble. If it were Li Dong, he would have kicked the Shen family out.
Li Dong did not want to talk about it, and Hsu Shengzhe did not ask further.
The two drank a glass of wine, and after a while, Hsu Shengzhe asked again. "What about Han Yu?"
"It's up to Jia Wenhao. I gave him time. The internet conference will be held in Beijing on the 23rd, and I will go there for the conference. During this period, if he can settle it, then let him. If he can't, then I will do it myself. Don't blame me. "
Hsu Shengzhe nodded and changed the topic. "When will we sign the agreement?"
"After the conference."
Hsu Shengzhe frowned and nodded without saying a word.
This guy was still investigating Longhua's debt. Could he be going back on his word?
Hsu Shengzhe was not sure, but it was not his place to ask. This matter could not be forced.
But since Li Dong had used Longhua to build momentum, the possibility of him going back on his word was not high. Otherwise, it would be hard to explain to the public.
The two chatted and drank quite a lot.
…
At the same time.
Beijing.
Han Yu's face was pale.
Jia Wenhao looked tired and said. "I will return the money for you. As for Tianfang, transfer your shares to Li Dong. Get as much as you can. "Also, stay abroad for a few years. I helped you sign up for an advanced course. Didn't you always want to go abroad? All these years, because of me, it was not convenient for you to go abroad. Now, I don't care. You don't have to think too much. If you really like it, you can stay abroad. "
"Wenhao …"
Han Yu's face was full of tears. She choked and said, "I won't go! I know I was wrong, but I don't want to go. If I go, who will take care of you? Wenhao, let me stay. I swear, I will never do this again. Really, trust me for once, okay? "
Jia Wenhao's eyes showed some reluctance, but it quickly turned into determination. He shook his head. "No, you have to go! If you stay in the country, you will only cause more trouble for me. Han Yu, we are husband and wife. That's all I have to say. You decide for yourself. "
Jia Wenhao threw these words and walked out of the house.
When he stepped out of the door, Jia Wenhao's straight back trembled slightly. Then, he strode away.
…
Half an hour later.
Jia Family Courtyard.
Jia Wenhao looked at the old man in front of him and said in a low voice, "Dad, I have arranged everything."
The old man glanced at him. It was hard to tell if there was disappointment or relief in his eyes. After a while, he said, "Actually, divorce is better than sending her abroad."
Jia Wenhao clenched his teeth and said in a low voice, "After all, she is my legal wife."
"You!"
The old man sighed. As long as Han Yu was not kicked out of the Jia Family, she was a bomb to Jia Wenhao.
It was better to bear the pain for a while and get a divorce. In that way, even if Jia Wenhao was flawed, it was not a principled mistake.
Unfortunately, his son was too soft-hearted.
The old man did not say anything more. At this point, no matter how much he said, if his son was not willing, he could not do anything.
After a moment of silence, the old man said faintly, "It's all settled. When Li Dong's side is over, we will start."
"Okay, got it."
"Also, Li Dong's side …"
The old man thought for a while, shook his head and sighed. "Don't fight. It's meaningless.
To kill a thousand enemies, you lose eight hundred men. You have suffered many losses.
So what if you win?
He is just a businessman. All he wants is money. To us, money is not the main thing. Don't get it wrong.
If you win, Far Away. Do you dare to take over?
There's no need to fight over something that doesn't benefit you. "
Jia Wenhao said in a low voice, "I know."
"It's good that you understand. I'm tired. Go back to Jiangbei as soon as possible. It's fine to delay the New City for a few days. When I'm done here, Li Dong will cooperate with you. If he doesn't cooperate … "
As the old man spoke, his slightly cloudy eyes suddenly became sharp. He said coldly, "Then he will be the public enemy! There is no lack of private enterprises in the country! "
Jia Wenhao nodded again and said, "I understand. He is not stupid. He will cooperate. Of course, when that time comes, I hope that he will not cooperate with me. "
"You …"
The old man smiled and waved his hand. "Go and do what you need to do. Your younger sister is still waiting for you. She is not young anymore. Persuade her when you have time."
A doting look flashed in the old man's eyes.
He did not lack sons. Other than Jia Wenhao, he had two other sons, and they were not young either.
However, he only had one daughter, and she was born when he was old. She was more than ten years younger than Jia Wenhao.
He had racked his brains for this daughter.
Jia Wenhao's solemn face revealed a smile when he heard that. He nodded and said, "Mm, then I will go out. Dad, I will go and see Grandpa tomorrow. "
"Forget it."
The old man shook his head. The old man was not at home now. He was at the sanatorium.
Jia Wenhao's return this time was not considered business. It was not appropriate for him to appear there with great fanfare.
"But …"
"Don't worry about your grandfather." The old man said softly, "He will not leave as long as you do not return to the capital. We will send him off on the day you return. "
Jia Wenhao's eyes were a little red. He nodded without saying anything.
He understood what the old man meant. If he returned to the capital, the old man would no longer have the motivation to persevere. He would probably leave soon.
However, Jia Wenhao felt very uncomfortable. Could the old man really wait until that day came?
It would take him at least half a year or longer to return to the capital.
After returning from Jiangbei, he would stay in the capital for a few years. If he stayed longer, he would be able to govern a region. This was the old man's limit.
However, Jia Wenhao was not sure if the old man could wait until that day came.
Seeing his son like this, the old man waved his hand and said, "Don't be like a little girl. Go."
"Mm."
Jia Wenhao bowed and turned to leave the house.
Outside the door, his sister was looking around curiously.
Seeing Jia Wenhao leave, Jia Yi said with a smile, "Brother, what are you talking about with Dad for so long? I can't wait anymore. Let's go. Fang Yu and the others are still waiting for me. "
Jia Wenhao laughed and said, "Where to? Don't be in a rush all day. Spend more time with Dad when you have time. "
"I know, I know. I chat with Dad every day.
Let's go. My friends are still waiting for us.
It's not easy for you to come back. You have to make me proud. These guys always show off in front of me. I'm going to die of anger!
Also, didn't I ask you to invite Li Dong to have a meal with me last time?
Even now, you still haven't done it. Fang Yu and the others are saying that I'm bragging. I'm so angry!
And you too. Why don't you make me proud? Fang Yu's father is a minister, and you're still the deputy governor. Seriously, work harder … "
Jia Wenhao could not help but sigh as he was dragged along by his sister's incessant chatter.
I'm only in my early forties. I've done so much, and you still look down on me?
And Li Dong, that bastard. Why the hell did he invite guests?
Jia Wenhao panicked when he mentioned Li Dong in front of him.
If it was someone else, Jia Wenhao would definitely not be polite. But he could not do anything about his sister.
Shaking his head, Jia Wenhao finally got rid of Jia Yi and did not follow her.
His return to the capital this time was not to gain face. He had come back to ask for help.
If he went out to show off now, he would be a joke to others.
After comforting his sister, Jia Wenhao stood at the door and looked in the direction of Jiangbei. For a moment, he could not understand what he was feeling.
…
Chen Jikuan's death did not cause too much of a stir.
Not many people would pay attention to a deputy governor of a small government office even if he hanged himself.
Moreover, the news was still under lockdown. Not many people knew about it.
And the show had just begun.
Chen Jikuan was just the opening act. The real battle was yet to come.
However, for Li Dong …
His drama had already entered the final stage.
As for the rest, he could not be bothered.
This time, he could be said to have won a complete victory.
After this, no matter what happened to Han Yu and the others, he had done what he had to do.
Outside the circle, these things would not spread.
But inside the circle, those who should know would naturally know, and those who should understand would naturally understand.
From now on, perhaps no one would treat Li Dong as a pushover.
If a few more powerful big shots were to fall this time, Li Dong could guarantee that he would be able to sit back and relax in the future. He would no longer have to worry about such people.
Back at the Provincial Party Committee, Li Dong let out a long sigh.
Tonight, he could sleep in peace.
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