Chapter 1 Chaos KTV

  Zhang Ziqiang sighed and said, "I originally thought that Longsheng only had some problems with bribery, violent demolition and so on - these are nothing. But when I asked Yi Jun about it, he vaguely said that he grasped a major problem with Longsheng. It seems that Longsheng had gotten someone killed in a business dispute years ago."

  "What's going on?" Huang Fahong's heart tightened immediately, "What does it mean?"

  "At least a lifelong disability, and possibly even..." Zhang Ziqiang muttered, making a slitting motion across his own neck with one hand.

  This gesture directly shocked Huang Fahong. Murder? This is a capital offense! As the Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, Huang Fahong was in charge of the entire judicial process, how could he not know the seriousness of this matter? If this matter can be hidden, there may still be a chance to save it. But... but even Yi Jun has grasped it, what can Gao Longsheng conceal? It will erupt sooner or later! This abscess will eventually be squeezed open!

  What would be the situation if Huang and Gao families continued to intermarry at that time? The secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, who is in charge of public security and justice, has a family member who is a murderer. This is too terrifying, and I don't know how many rumors will erupt. At that time, Huang Fahong would be miserable.

  "What case is it?" Huang Fahong asked immediately as the leader of the political and legal system.

  Zhang Ziqiang smiled wryly: "Secretary Huang, Yi Jun inadvertently revealed this sentence and has already realized his mistake. How could he say more or be more detailed? This is the handle he holds over Long Sheng's head. If it gets out and everyone knows about it, then it won't be a handle anymore."

  Huang Fahong nodded in agreement, knowing that this sentence made sense.

  And Zhang Ziqiang added: "There's another thing, Long Sheng transferred his Hengtai Real Estate Company to Bai Jingchu. Secretary Huang, you know that in the underground circles, this so-called transfer, well..."

  "Transfer?! Ah, I see!" Huang Fahong said affirmatively. "This must be a terrible handle that someone has grasped, otherwise why would they throw away nearly 100 million assets? This is buying one's life! Fortunately, this marriage fortunately didn't happen. Zi Qiang, thank you for speaking the truth."

  "The leader has always taken care of me, I'm just doing my part." Zhang Ziqiang said honestly. "However, is the leader going to handle this matter? Breaking off the engagement is inevitable, as for the Long Sheng case..."

  Zhang Ziqiang was also aware that as long as he gave the cunning and treacherous Huang Fahong a little consideration, Huang would not pursue the case of Gao Longsheng. Because if he were to pursue it, this case would be a dead certainty. If Gao knew he was doomed, who knows what he might do in desperation? Even if all that came out was the suburban villa he had given to Huang Fahong, that would be a big deal!

  "Never mind!" Huang Fahong waved his hand, seemingly full of sympathy, "Long Sheng's life isn't easy either, and he's currently in a difficult situation. Besides, we have some connection, and almost became relatives, how could I, Huang Fahong, kick him when he's down?"

  In fact, knowing the murder case but pretending not to see it, Huang Fahong, this political and legal committee secretary is extremely derelict of duty. However, he speaks with a grand tone, as if his heart is as kind as a Bodhisattva.

  "Ah, yes." Zhang Ziqiang sighed, "This is the leader's care for Longsheng, he must be grateful. As Longsheng's old classmate and old comrade-in-arms, I'd like to thank the leader on his behalf first."

  How shameless...

  "Don't mention gratitude, this matter..." Huang Fahong also knew that knowing the clues of the case but not investigating was dereliction of duty, or even covering up, so he said, "This matter, I didn't know about it at all, and you never told me."

  "Yes, actually I really don't know, it's just some rumors. " Zhang Ziqiang nodded and stood up to bid farewell.

  So on that day, Gao Longsheng received a call from Zhang Ziqiang. In fact, Zhang Ziqiang didn't want to face his old brother at all, after all, he had already chilled his heart when he cheated him into the express hotel that time. But there was no way, Huang Fahong still thought that Zhang Ziqiang and Gao Longsheng were in good relationship, so he entrusted Zhang Ziqiang to decline this marriage.

  As soon as he received Zhang Ziqiang's call, Gao Longsheng's temper flared up. He waited for Zhang Ziqiang to explain himself, and had been waiting for a long time, even preparing a bellyful of curses. "Do you still have the face to call me? Old classmate, old comrade, old brother?"

  "Long Sheng, don't say that, actually there are many misunderstandings..."

  But before Zhang Ziyang could finish, Gao Longsheng scolded him over the phone, saying he was ruthless and ungrateful. He even brought up how much money Zhang Ziyang had received from him and those women, exposing all the dirty secrets. Corrupt officials hate to hear these things, making Zhang Ziyang's scalp tingle with anxiety. "Enough! What's the point of bringing up old affairs that happened many years ago?"

  "Hah, now you've become a clean person?!". Gao Longsheng grew even angrier.

  "Never mind, I don't understand what you're saying. And I don't know about those things you mentioned either!"

  One push 625, a man who eats and wipes his mouth without acknowledging the bill. He dare not acknowledge it, which would cost him his life, at least his political life.

  "Zhang Ziqiang!" Gao Longsheng gritted his teeth, "Yes, I, Gao Longsheng, was blind, and all along treated you, this heartless and ruthless thing, as a brother. But don't be smug, Secretary Huang is my relative, and sooner or later you'll still need me, Gao Longsheng! You just wait..."

  Zhang Ziqiang sneered in his heart, but said calmly: "Okay, I'll call you. The main thing is to tell you this. Secretary Huang asked me to pass on a message to you that the marriage between your two families should be called off."

  "Y...". Gao Long's face turned red, his eyes bulged, and he couldn't speak. This layer of marital relationship that had not yet produced legal effect was Gao Long's last reliance!

  Zhang Ziqiang, on the other hand, took a conciliatory attitude and said: "Long Sheng, younger brother, listen to your elder brother's advice, don't stir up trouble anymore, really don't stir up trouble! Also, there's no need to call Huang Secretary to ask about it, leave some space for the leaders, or else things will be pushed into a dead end."

  "He thought he could just slap my butt and walk away? He also..." Gao Longsheng was about to say "He also took a villa from me". But before he could finish, Zhang Ziqiang interrupted him, saying: "To be honest with you, even Secretary Huang has heard rumors about your many misdeeds - big things! Considering old friendships, he's not planning to investigate your affairs, this is already a special favor. What more do you want? If it really gets out of hand, he'll just return the villa you gave him as a engagement gift - it may be a bit over the top and expensive, but others can still handle it. But what about you? If you provoke Secretary Huang, he'll make up his mind to investigate you, and the legal process will roll on one side, you won't die but you'll lose your skin!"

  Gao Long's face turned pale and his eyes stared blankly like a dead goldfish.

  As Zhang Ziqiang's phone was hung up, Gao Longsheng could no longer hold back his anger, sadness and fear, and let out a loud "wa" as he spat out blood. This time it wasn't just an expression, but actual blood, bright red stains seeping through the front of his pajamas, before he collapsed to the ground.

  In Bai Jingchu's plan, this was just the "first move" against Gao Longsheng.