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

Chapter 121 Threatening me, Zhong Zhengguo? Cai Chenggong, you've got guts!

Zhong Zhengguo became more and more excited the more he thought about it.

In Handong Province, he failed to defeat Zhao Lichun.

Now, due to the education rectification campaign, I have come to Linjiang Province.

Is it really impossible to take down Zhao Lidong, who is only at the deputy director level?

Once Zhao Lidong is eliminated.

Not only can it vent its anger, but it can also weaken the Zhao family.

This will also let Zhao Lichun, who is currently making waves in Handong Province, know that I, Zhong Zhengguo, am not someone to be trifled with!

however……

Sha Ruijin suddenly poured cold water on the situation.

"Zhong Shuji".

"Although Xu Jiang's backer is most likely Zhao Lidong."

"But I have collected materials and sent people to Jinghai for undercover investigations, and found it difficult to prove that the two colluded with each other."

Zhong Zhengguo, who was in high spirits, suddenly frowned.

"What do you mean? Have you already investigated Zhao Lidong?"

Sha Ruijin was taken aback.

He couldn't help but think to himself.

When you were in Handong Province, fighting with Zhao Lichun.

Didn't I also suppress his younger brother Zhao Lidong in Linjiang Province, just as Ge Lao had instructed?

This has prevented Zhao Lidong from being promoted from deputy director to director over the years.

Under such special attention.

If there is any evidence, it should prove that Zhao Lidong is backing Xu Jiang and acting as his patron.

You, Zhong Shuji, don't even need to come in person; I, Sha Ruijin, would have taken care of him long ago.

“I conducted a comprehensive investigation into him before, especially his family situation and financial status, which were thoroughly investigated.”

"To date, there has been no evidence that Xu Jiang is backed by Zhao Lidong, nor has there been any evidence that Zhao Lidong has accepted bribes or has any economic problems."

Zhong Zhengguo immediately became quite angry.

"Really? Zhao Lidong can be that incorruptible?"

“Jinghai is a major coastal city, and its economy developed very rapidly in the past.”

"He worked in Jinghai for so many years, rising all the way to the position of Political and Legal Secretary."

"Could it be that all these years, everything has been completely clean, like a blank sheet of paper without any flaws?"

These words were naturally full of implications.

Even when there's no problem, you'll nitpick and find fault!

Who gave Zhao Lidong the surname Zhao?

Sha Ruijin was a smart man, so he nodded immediately.

"Okay, then I'll go back and reorganize the investigation!"

Zhong Zhengguo nodded in satisfaction.

"Before coming here, Lu Shuji specifically sought me out and asked me to make sure that this trip to Linjiang Province was thorough, comprehensive, and effective!"

"If we cannot thoroughly eliminate the bad elements in the team, how can we effectively implement the responsibility for education and rectification? And how can we reverse the unhealthy practices in Linjiang?"

"Your Zhang Shuji and Governor Sun from Linjiang have already expressed their firm support for the education and rectification work, with no upper limit. Since that's the case, why be polite?"

Sha Ruijin nodded again.

Knowing that this time, Zhong Zhengguo would not rest until he had eliminated Zhao Lidong.

Even if there's no problem, you have to create one for him, otherwise you'll be the one who suffers.

"Alright, it's getting late, you should go back and get some rest too!"

"Anyway, this education rectification campaign won't be over for at least a month or two, so we don't need to be in such a hurry."

Zhong Zhengguo's words were essentially an indirect message to Sha Ruijin.

There is still plenty of time to deal with Zhao Lidong's actions.

There's no need to rush things; we must strike decisively.

"Okay, then you should get some rest too."

Sha Ruijin smiled, stood up, and took his leave.

After closing the door again, Zhong Zhengguo smirked coldly.

"Zhao Lidong!"

"If I can't kill your brother, killing you is a piece of cake, isn't it?"

"I've had a lot of bad luck lately, but finally something to be happy about has happened!"

Feeling emotional, Zhong Zhengguo got up to wash up.

I changed my clothes and was about to take a shower when I remembered my phone.

I was in meetings all day today and didn't even turn on my phone.

It started buzzing and vibrating as soon as it was turned on.

"Dad, something urgent has happened. Call me back as soon as possible!"

Upon seeing that it was a text message from his daughter, Zhong Zhengguo immediately made a phone call.

His expression was serious, and he seemed somewhat worried.

Before leaving Yanjing, Zhong Zhengguo had a bad feeling.

The case caused by that idiot Fan Jian will implicate and harm many people, and even affect himself.

Therefore, he specifically instructed his daughter to be careful and cautious, and to consult him on any important matters.

Soon, the call was connected.

"Xiao Ai, I just finished here. Is there anything I can help you with?"

"Yes, and it's particularly troublesome. Are you free to talk now?"

"Of course it's convenient, just tell me, I'm listening!"

“Cai Chenggong came to our house and brought a cassette tape with him…”

Zhong Zhengguo's expression changed drastically.

"Son of a bitch!!"

"We were just trying to help him out of kindness, and he actually dares to turn around and threaten us?"

No sooner had he uttered those angry words than Zhong Zhengguo hurriedly looked around.

I only felt a little relieved after confirming that it was a room I had thoroughly checked and was absolutely safe.

“Dad, getting angry won’t help. He’s just given us two choices: either we work together to make money, or we go down together.”

"What kind of bullshit choice is this? You think you can threaten me, Zhong Zhengguo, with just a cassette tape? Who knows if he edited it maliciously or had someone imitate his voice?"

“Dad, I know recordings can be faked, but what about bank transfer records? We think it's a loan, but he thinks it's an investment. If this gets out of hand, we won't be able to explain ourselves!”

"Just because he says it's an investment doesn't mean it is. There's no investment agreement, it's all just talk. He can say whatever he wants. Besides, we haven't taken a single penny from him from beginning to end, so what's there to be afraid of?"

"So you mean we should just ignore him and let him cause trouble? But even if he can't hurt us, he still won't be able to pay us back. Are all the savings we've accumulated over the years just going to go down the drain?"

"What's a little money? It's gone, it's gone. We have high salaries and good benefits, and we don't have any big expenses. Saving money isn't difficult, is it? But if he coerces us and drags us into this mess, it will be hard to turn back later!"

Zhong Zhengguo was furious.

I've been working in the political and legal system for so many years.

In the end, our house was robbed?

This is even more heartbreaking than a boat capsizing in a ditch!

Over the years, he has taken down far too many wealthy and powerful people.

Those in high positions of power, those with assets exceeding 100 million...

Zhong Zhengguo himself couldn't remember how many people there were.

And what about Cai Chenggong?

What is a clothing company owner on the verge of bankruptcy?

They actually dared to threaten my family.

This feeling.

It's like conquering a battlefield, where thousands of soldiers can slaughter a fierce general whose body lies strewn across the field.

However, they were suddenly ambushed by a local thug who kidnapped their family.

This is so fucking frustrating!

Zhong Zhengguo really wished he could fly back to his home in Yanjing immediately.

They dragged Cai Chenggong up and beat him severely, then sliced ​​him into pieces and boiled him in oil.

Otherwise, it will be difficult to quell the hatred in my heart!

Especially since he had just been secretly pleased.

This trip wasn't a complete waste, since we took down Zhao Lidong.

I finally had something happy happen to me recently.

She was happy for less than two minutes before Cai Chenggong shattered her good mood, naturally making her furious.

At this moment.

My daughter's yelling came through the phone.

"Cai Chenggong, you heard that, didn't you?"

"You can't threaten us with just one tape."

"Call the money I transferred to you a loan or an investment, whatever you say, we don't want it."

"Even if you let the whole world know that we helped you get the bid, so what? We didn't take a single penny from you. At most, we'd just get a warning or a lecture."

No sooner had the daughter finished speaking than Cai Chenggong's voice came through the phone.

"Fine, since you're not afraid of anything and don't care about anything, then I don't care either."

“However, I watched the news on TV in the detention center last night, and it said that your father led a team to Linjiang Province for education and rectification.”

"And the person who works closely with him happens to be Sha Ruijin, the political and legal secretary of Linjiang Province. They are in cahoots. Who are they trying to educate and rectify by joining forces?"

"Of course, it doesn't matter who you're targeting. I'll call right now and have my wife send out all the recording tapes. Let's see how you collude to harm people in the future!"

"you dare!!"

Zhong Zhengguo roared.

“Zhong Shuji, do you think there’s anything I wouldn’t dare to do now? You’ve ruined me and left me with nothing but debt. Do you think I’d be polite to you?”

"Even if you hold a high position and wield great power, even if your group has a large influence, I don't believe that making a big fuss will have no impact on you or hinder your progress in the slightest!"

Zhong Zhengguo gritted his teeth and glared angrily.

Cai Chenggong is such a scoundrel!

He's probably really at his wit's end now, and he's given up on everything.

If we don't agree to collude with him, he might actually dare to send the audio tapes everywhere.

But now...

That bastard Fan Jian caused a case that is still under investigation, and many people have been taken away for questioning.

If his family is again rumored to have abused their power for personal gain, instigating Sha Ruijin to help Dafeng Factory win the bid.

Then Zhao Lichun wouldn't even need to lift a finger; his family and Sha Ruijin would be taken down in one fell swoop.

Even without receiving any benefits, such acts of favoritism and corruption were enough to ruin the futures of the four individuals.

Even if they are not demoted or demoted, but only given warnings and punishments, it will be extremely difficult for them to make progress in the future.

Because there's already a blemish on their resume!

Even if you don't want to improve.

But what about the daughter and son-in-law?

And what about Sha Ruijin, whom Ge Lao carefully cultivated?

Should we shame them and make them stop moving forward?

Once Sha Ruijin is affected, how could Elder Ge let him off easily?

Under normal circumstances, Zhong Zhengguo would not be afraid of him.

But now...

That damn Cai Chenggong, he really knows how to pick his timing!

But once you agree to cooperate, there's absolutely no way you'll stop once you've made 20 million!

Zhong Zhengguo knew all too well that human desires were endless!

Many corrupt officials begin their downfall by accepting small favors and bribes.

Once the wound of greed is opened, it will not heal; it will only grow larger.

The Zhong family was dragged down by Cai Chenggong, and went further and further down the path of abusing power for personal gain.

There are only two possible outcomes in the future.

Firstly, they themselves always have power and influence, which ensures their safety.

Secondly, a bombshell dropped, and the entire family was imprisoned, spending the rest of their lives in jail.

However, compromise and cooperation do not necessarily mean certain death in the future.

To give up entirely means to ruin one's future immediately.

Better to die than live!

Zhong Zhengguo was about to speak.

Cai Chenggong's gentle voice came through the phone.

“Zhong Shuji, if we die together, I won’t suffer any losses, because it won’t even constitute bribery. I’ll just be in debt and have a hard time in the future.”

"But what about you? Even if you get a minor disciplinary action, it will be difficult for you to get promoted in the future! Especially Liangping and Xiao Ai, they still have a lot of room for advancement."

"Besides, from the moment you asked Chief Prosecutor Chen to help me get business, we've been in the same boat. You love power, and I love money. What's wrong with deepening our cooperation?"

"Moreover, large businesses cannot thrive without government, and large governments cannot be stable without businesses! Power and capital are inseparable! The Zhao family has Huilong Group doing business, and your Zhong family has me, Cai Chenggong, to handle things for you. Isn't that good?"

These last words truly moved Zhong Zhengguo.

Why can the Zhao family do it, but I can't?

"Fine, you've got guts!"

"In that case, you should return to Jingzhou as soon as possible and dispose of Dafeng Factory!"

"The Dafeng factory remains a potential hazard and must be dealt with as soon as possible!"

"After you've finished dealing with this, come to Linjiang. I'll be here conducting education and rectification, and there'll be something I need your help with!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than Cai Chenggong shouted joyfully:

"Yes, Zhong Shuji! I, Cai Chenggong, am willing to go through fire and water, even unto death!"