Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

Chapter 495 Thunderous Force! Running away will only trigger an even bigger storm!

"What? Ran away?"

Zhao Lichun's face instantly turned angry.

Except for Zhao Ruilong, everyone else immediately stood up.

"Weren't we already detaining him? How could he still escape?"

As soon as Zhao Lichun said this, the temperature in the private room seemed to drop several degrees.

Luo Jiaming quickly said, "It is said that he pretended to have a kidney stone attack and was rolling on the ground in pain. The on-duty medical staff could not handle it, so they sent him to the hospital. Under the cover of many people disguised as patients and family members, he took advantage of the chaos to escape."

Li Yihang immediately said, "I think there must be a mole among the people in charge of detention and investigation, who colluded with him to help Liu Jun escape. Otherwise, how would he know when to feign illness? And after being sent to the hospital, someone happened to be covering for him?"

Zhao Lichun narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze cold and sharp.

He reached out and forcefully stubbed out the cigarette in the ashtray.

The atmosphere inside the private room turned somber, a stark contrast to the previous lively conversation.

For the first time, Zhao Ruilong truly felt the oppressive aura of his father's imposing presence after he assumed a high position.

Even when he was the top official in Handong, a powerful regional governor, he never possessed this murderous aura that could cause rivers of blood to flow in the blink of an eye.

Perhaps this is the special magic of power.

Holding the power of life and death naturally makes a person unpredictable and powerful.

The cigarette butt was crushed out, and Zhao Lichun said in a calm and unhurried voice:

"I never imagined that the drug manufacturing and trafficking case in Tazhai Village would still have a follow-up even now."

"Liu Jun, one of the key figures, was able to escape during his detention."

"What does this mean? It means he has a guilty conscience, knows his crimes are heinous, and is probably doomed to die!"

"It also shows that there are his accomplices hidden in the political and legal teams of Dongguang, and their positions are not low-ranking!"

At this point, Zhao Lichun paused slightly.

His gaze swept around the room, and he said coldly:

"Since he dares to flee from justice, we must let him know what it means to be caught in the long arm of the law!"

"As for the bad apples lurking in the ranks, investigate them thoroughly and without limit!"

"Even those who have already left office or retired will be investigated without exception, and there will be absolutely no leniency or tolerance!"

"Yes!!"

Police officers, including Li Yihang, immediately stood at attention and saluted.

Fan Zhenhua hurriedly said, "Secretary Zhao, on behalf of the Dongguang Provincial Committee, I would like to state that we will never tolerate any public official being involved in organized crime, corruption, or dereliction of duty, and we firmly support the strict investigation and punishment of any illegal or unethical behavior..."

Fan Zhenhua is not only the top official in Shenzhen, but also the deputy secretary of the Guangdong Provincial Party Committee, so he is naturally qualified to represent the Guangdong Provincial Party Committee.

Moreover, he had just been transferred back from Xiguang, and he needed to find an opportunity to set things off and establish his authority.

He was originally not in a position to get involved in the drug manufacturing and trafficking case in Tazhai Village.

However, Liu Jun, the deputy mayor of Dongshan, managed to escape during his detention.

Doesn't this just give him the opportunity to add fuel to the fire and ignite a massive fire within the Dongguang system?

of course.

The most urgent task at hand is to capture the escaped Liu Jun as soon as possible.

Otherwise, if he successfully escapes the country, it would be a huge embarrassment.

So Zhao Ruilong didn't need to think too much; he knew tonight would be very lively.

Even if we don't blockade land, sea, and air transport, at least many transportation hubs and key locations will be subject to strict inspections.

Since his father had given a death order, Li Yihang, who had risen through the ranks from the bottom, naturally had countless ways to arrest Liu Jun as soon as possible.

But no matter when they are caught, many people will definitely be unlucky tonight. Some will deserve their fate, while others will suffer an undeserved misfortune.

However, due to this, the banquet naturally came to an end.

Zhao Ruilong doesn't need to worry about how to capture Liu Jun or eliminate the mole within the organization.

On the contrary, they were happy that the dinner was over so they could go back to their rooms to rest earlier.

As for Zhao Lichun...

He has already given his instructions, so he doesn't need to handle the rest personally.

He followed Zhao Ruilong upstairs without saying a word, but did not return to his own room.

"Everything's alright now, you should go back to your room and get some rest!"

As they approached the door, Zhao Lichun stopped, turned around, and said something to Luo Jiaming.

Actually, he didn't need to say anything; Luo Jiaming wouldn't have followed him into the house anyway.

Although he is a secretary, he has only been in office for a short time and cannot be considered a confidant.

Zhao Lichun and his son clearly wanted to chat for a while longer, so as an outsider, he naturally had to leave.

"Yes, Secretary Zhao!"

Luo Jiaming bowed slightly.

After exchanging a smile with Zhao Ruilong, she helped close the door.

"You don't need to stay here anymore; they won't be able to leave tonight."

After reminding the guards, Luo Jiaming hurriedly went downstairs and left.

The drug manufacturing and trafficking case in Tazhai Village was the first major case that Zhao Lichun personally supervised and directed after taking office.

A great deal of effort and resources were invested, and a large number of drug traffickers were successfully apprehended and a large amount of stolen goods were seized...

Tonight's dinner is not only to celebrate the New Year, but also to celebrate the great victory in this case.

But no one expected that the case, which was going smoothly and yielding remarkable results, would suddenly take an unexpected turn.

If Liu Jun, the key figure in this case, successfully escapes abroad, this major case will not be able to come to a satisfactory conclusion.

A new official can't afford to make a bad start.

In order to leave no regrets and bring the case to a perfect conclusion.

As Zhao Lichun's secretary, Luo Jiaming certainly couldn't go back to his room to sleep, nor could he possibly fall asleep.

He had already secretly made up his mind as he took the elevator downstairs.

Even if we have to dig three feet into the ground tonight, we will catch that damned Liu Jun!

And the other side.

After using the restroom, Zhao Lichun sat down on the sofa.

"Aren't you going to the toilet?"

"Need not."

Zhao Ruilong replied casually, his eyes fixed on the laptop screen.

He wasn't helping to track down Liu Jun's whereabouts; he was looking at the test report for the aircraft engine.

"Good lad, your kidneys are pretty good!"

Zhao Lichun moved closer and peeked at the screen.

I have absolutely no idea what the various professional chart parameters mean.

"Didn't you promise Qiu Yanfei that you would go and be with her?"

"Did I agree?"

"Nonsense, you said it yourself in front of so many people."

"Ha, you actually believe that nonsense you're telling a drunkard? If I really went there, would I ever get out?"

"If you can't get out, you can't get out. You're not losing anything. Besides, I think she likes you quite a bit. It's not a big deal if you get another girlfriend."

Zhao Ruilong shook his head decisively.

"Forget it! If she hadn't been drinking, was perfectly sober, and had taken the initiative to show interest in me, I might have considered it. But she not only drank, she was drunk, so it's best to stay away!"

"Otherwise, she might agree half-asleep tonight, but then wake up tomorrow morning and report me for rape, with witnesses and evidence to prove the crime. Where would I go to seek justice?"

Zhao Lichun gave a cold smile.

"How is that possible? Who are you? You are my son, Zhao Lichun's son!"

"And there are so many people here tonight who can testify that she does have feelings for you!"

"Besides, if she didn't like you, would a girl like her follow you all the way from Haomen to Shenzhen alone?"

Zhao Ruilong gently slid his finger across the touch panel.

While scrolling down to view the report, he said with a forced smile:

"Given our working relationship and my background, it's unlikely she would agree beforehand and then back out afterwards, but it's not so certain if it were someone else."

Zhao Ruilong would never mention that he had witnessed many bizarre rape cases in the world before he transmigrated.

Even if the woman is drunk and unconscious, or even if she is conscious and behaving normally, and there is no concrete evidence, her testimony alone can lead to the man's detention and investigation.

Even if Qiu Yanfei was clearly intoxicated, and the two were particularly intimate and friendly beforehand, surveillance cameras could still capture her hugging and cuddling in places like elevators and corridors.

Afterwards, she would sue for rape, and she would win every time, because she could easily say that she was drunk and not in her right mind, and that she did not want to have any special relations with the other party, and that the other party violated her will.

Having witnessed too many bizarre cases, even after Zhao Ruilong transmigrated to this world and became a son of a powerful family, he didn't want to be willful and self-centered. He was cautious in everything he did to avoid making a fool of himself.

After thinking for a moment, Zhao Lichun couldn't help but nod slightly.

"If it were someone else, it would be really troublesome if the defendant raped her while she was clearly intoxicated, because you simply cannot prove whether she actually consented at the time."

"Yeah, that's why I don't go to her room to avoid unnecessary trouble! I'm not some desperate, single old pervert, why would I be attracted to her?"

At this point, Zhao Ruilong turned his head with a playful smile and glanced at Zhao Lichun.

"Why are you talking to me about Qiu Yanfei? Shouldn't you be worried about arresting Liu Jun as soon as possible?"

Zhao Lichun gave a cold snort.

"Why should I care about arresting him? And why should I even need to care?"

“I’ve never been a police officer. When it comes to solving cases and arresting people, Li Yihang, who is formally trained and started from the bottom, is definitely more skilled.”

"My primary position now is clerk in the clerk's office, followed by deputy clerk in the political and legal affairs department, and finally director of the public security bureau."

"As the director, I'm not in charge of solving cases, but rather implementing plans, controlling the direction, coordinating various forces, and ensuring social stability."

“If it weren’t for the fact that Tazhai Village had a long history of drug production and trafficking, with huge vested interests and extremely bad influence, I wouldn’t have personally taken charge of the handling of the situation.”

Zhao Ruilong smiled knowingly.

He reached the same position and level as his father, Zhao Lichun.

He claimed to be personally in charge, but in reality, he was just issuing orders.

The actual handling of the specifics is done by dedicated personnel like Deputy Director Li Yihang.

His presence on-site had the greatest impact on ensuring that relevant departments and units attached great importance to the matter and cooperated efficiently.

Otherwise, if only Li Yihang were to supervise the case, his rank would not be high enough, and the various units and departments would not be willing to cooperate.

Even someone like Fan Zhenhua, the top official in Shenzhen and the deputy secretary of the Dongguang Municipal Committee, might not necessarily show up, let alone fully support and cooperate.

Zhao Ruilong typed rapidly on the keyboard, replying to the email.

"Liu Jun worked hard in Dongshan for many years, but when he was taken to Shenzhen for investigation, someone managed to help him escape. There must be a mastermind behind him!"

Zhao Lichun leaned back on the sofa and crossed his legs.

In front of his beloved son, he naturally relaxed completely and didn't need to maintain his authority.

"When I first heard that Tazhai Village had been rampant in drug production and trafficking for years, I knew that behind it was a massive corruption scandal!"

"Without layers of protection and deep roots, unless Lin Yaodong possessed some kind of magic, how could he have led the entire village in drug production and trafficking for so many years and still be safe?"

"Moreover, as the forefront of opening up to the outside world, the coastal areas of eastern Guangdong, which have benefited greatly from policy dividends, inevitably harbor a large number of power-money transactions behind their extensive economic growth!"

"Long-term collusion has bred a huge criminal gang. Tazhai Village, where drugs are manufactured and trafficked, is just the tip of the iceberg under their protection. There are many more crimes that have not yet been uncovered!"