Chapter 65: The Man Covered in Blood

  Under a large amount of incriminating evidence, Qin Xiangdong quickly confessed everything.

  According to the names listed on the "bill", the provincial discipline inspection commission has brought another large batch of cadres under control, most of whom are at the departmental level.

  The provincial party committee secretary Shi Tianming specially convened a meeting on the "problem of cadres' work style", and all provincial cadres above the deputy department level attended the meeting.

  At the meeting, Shi Tianming pointed out: The province has decided to set up an investigation team to review law-breaking and disciplinary violations by cadres throughout the province. Those who are found to be directly responsible will be removed from their posts, and those with serious offenses will be handed over to judicial authorities for review. Those who should be shot will be shot, and those who should go to prison will go to prison, without any tolerance or coddling of evil-doers.

  The provincial party secretary was enraged, and some problematic cadres began to tremble with fear, becoming extremely cautious in their actions, no longer daring to act recklessly.

  Lanxi City

  Dingsheng Group

  "Bang!" The door to Lin San's office was kicked open, and Gu Jialan rushed in with a newspaper: "Lin San, Qin Xiangdong has been sentenced." As she spoke, Gu Jialan spread the newspaper out in front of Lin San.

  Lin San looked down and saw that the newspaper reported: Qin Xiangdong, the vice governor of the province, was removed from all his positions within and outside the party due to bribery and lawlessness, sentenced to 15 years in prison, and had all his property confiscated.

  "That's great! Qin Xiangdong that rascal has finally been brought to justice, my dad is finally saved!" Gu Jialan exclaimed excitedly.

  Lin San stood up, walked around the office desk, pulled Gu Jialan who was excited to sit on the sofa, and smiled: "Qin Xiangdong's evil deeds are numerous, and it's only a matter of time before he is punished by law. Being sentenced to 15 years in prison is actually quite lenient for him. If I had my way, Qin Xiangdong should be shot dead."

  "Qin Xiangdong's crime isn't punishable by death... It's really strange, how could they find out that Qin Xiangdong accepted bribes?" Gu Jialan was full of doubts.

  Lin San smiled: "As the saying goes, there is no wall that doesn't leak in the world. Qin Xiangdong's illegal behavior will eventually be discovered by others. Now that Qin Xiangdong is out of the way, it should be possible to rescue your father."

  Gu Jialan nodded: "I'll go find Mayor Song right away and have him release my dad immediately." After saying that, Gu Jialan stood up and hastily ran out of the office.

  Lin San feared that Gu Jialan would encounter trouble alone, so he hastily chased after her and accompanied her to the Municipal Government Building, where they met Song Shan in the mayor's office.

  Song Shan's attitude was relatively enthusiastic, but it can only be said that he was more enthusiastic towards Gu Jialan, and a bit cold towards Lin San. Indeed, Lin San, the small security chief, really couldn't enter Mayor Song Shan's eyes.

  After a few words, Gu Jialan directly got to the point and asked Song Shan to save Gu Changfeng.

  This time Song Shan readily agreed and said he would go find the Municipal Party Committee Secretary to have a talk, and Gu Changfeng should be released soon.

  Seeing Song Shan agree to help, Gu Jialan was very grateful and directly took out an envelope from her body and handed it over to Song Shan.

  Song Shan picked up the envelope and opened it. His face immediately fell as he saw a thick stack of money inside.

  "Mayor Song, this is just a small token of my appreciation..." said Gu Jialan with a smile.

  Song Shan furrowed his brow and handed the envelope back to Gu Jialan.

  Gu Jialan was taken aback: "Mayor Song, what's going on..." Gu Jialan thought that Song Shan was dissatisfied with the amount of money and was considering whether to directly give Song Shan a check.

  Song Shan picked up his teacup and took a light sip, then glanced at Gu Jialan: "I, Song Shan, have been an official for so many years, but I've never accepted even one cent of gifts."

  Just as Gu Jialan was about to speak, Song Shan stretched out his hand and interrupted her.

  Song Shan gently put down his teacup: "I agreed to save Gu Changfeng solely because of your late mother."

  "My mother?" Gu Jialan was stunned.

  Song Shan nodded, a sad expression on his face: "It's been 30 years, I've always missed your mother so much... Since you're her daughter, it's only right that I help you."

  Gu Jialan opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say.

  Lin San sat on one side, pouting his mouth, thinking: I didn't expect Song Shan to be a sentimental fool.

  "Don't worry, I'll definitely rescue your dad as soon as possible. I have a meeting later, if nothing happens, you can go back." Song Shan gave the order to dismiss the guest.

  Gu Jialan nodded and greeted Song Shan before turning around and leaving the mayor's office with Lin San.

  Song Shan sat quietly on the sofa, his eyes slightly closed, muttering to himself: "30 years... I still can't forget you..."

  Lin San and Gu Jialan came out of the municipal government and drove directly back to Ding Sheng Group.

  On the road.

  Lin San smiled while driving, "Really didn't expect it, Mayor Song is still an official who sticks to his principles." Just now, Gu Jialan gave money to Song Shan, and Song Shan refused without hesitation. This made Lin San somewhat admire him, as officials who stick to their principles are too rare nowadays.

  Gu Jialan nodded: "Mayor Song has a good reputation in Lanzhou City and has done many good things for the people over the years."

  "With Mayor Song's help, I think your dad will be back soon," said Lin San.

  "Things have finally been settled."

  Two days later.

  Gu Changfeng returned to Ding Sheng Group.

  "Dad." Gu Jialan hugged Gu Changfeng tightly and burst into tears.

  Gu Changfeng held Gu Jialan in his arms, his eyes were slightly red-rimmed, and he struggled to hold back tears. These days, Gu Changfeng had been suffering a lot.

  Lin San stood on one side, smiling as he watched Gu Changfeng and Gu Jialan talk, without going forward to disturb them.

  "Dad, I was really scared this time. I thought I would never see you again." Gu Jialan said with tears in her eyes.

  Gu Changfeng smiled and patted Gu Jialan's head, "Silly girl, I didn't do anything illegal, what could possibly go wrong?"

  "Dad, these days you're not by my side, the pressure is really too great for me. Several colleagues in the company have joined forces to target me, I almost couldn't hold on at the end..." Gu Jialan choked with sobs.

  "Jialan, you've been working hard these past few days." Gu Changfeng said with some guilt.

  Gu Changfeng and Gu Jialan had calmed down, Lin San stepped forward and greeted Gu Changfeng: "Uncle Gu, congratulations on your safe return."

  Gu Changfeng smiled and said, "Thank you."

  "Dad, these days, I've been relying on Lin San's support by my side. Otherwise, I really don't know how to face the difficulties in front of me," Gu Jialan said from the side.

  Gu Changfeng looked at Lin San, a hint of relief on his face: "Thank you for taking care of Jialan."

  "Jialan is my girlfriend, it's natural for me to take care of her." Lin San smiled.

  Gu Changfeng nodded, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes: "It seems that Jialan has indeed found a partner worthy of entrusting her life to."

  "Uncle Guo is overpraising." Lin San's heart agreed with Gu Changfeng's words, but on the surface he still had to be modest, that was politeness.

  "Dad, I've already booked a table at the Mingzhu Hotel for a banquet to celebrate your safe return. Let's go now." suggested Gu Jialan.

  Gu Changfeng had no objection.

  Lin San hastily went out to arrange for a car and followed Gu Changfeng and Gu Jialan to the Mingzhu Hotel.

  Today is a family banquet, and there are only three people in the private room: Gu Changfeng, Lin San, and Gu Jialan.

  The atmosphere at the dinner table is very harmonious.

  After going through this ordeal, Gu Changfeng's mindset has undergone some changes. Previously, he thought of himself as a big shot in Lanzhou, the whole province, and even the entire country. However, after being detained by the disciplinary committee for several days, Gu Changfeng finally realized that no matter how rich or famous he was, he was worthless in the eyes of government officials. If they wanted to bankrupt him and take everything away, it would only take one sentence. In the detention room, Gu Changfeng made a silent vow: if he could escape this time, he would cherish his current life even more, especially his family and friends, and spend more time with them. As for business and wealth, these external things had become insignificant to him.

  After the wine party, Gu Changfeng got drunk and cried and laughed at the same time, saying many things he shouldn't have said. For example, when he was young, he wronged a woman, then got married and wronged his wife... Usually busy with business, neglecting his daughter, having money made him feel superior, like an emperor, looking down on others...

  Lin San and Gu Jialan used all their strength to get Gu Changfeng out of the hotel, then Lin San drove Gu Changfeng and Gu Jialan back home. Lin San helped Gu Jialan support Gu Changfeng into the bedroom, then bid farewell to Gu Jialan before driving away.

  The night in Lanzhou is very beautiful.

  It's already past 9 o'clock in the evening, and there are still many pedestrians strolling on the road.

  Lin San was driving while humming a little tune he had composed himself, looking very pleased.

  Suddenly, a blood-soaked man darted out of the alley in front and rushed towards Lin San's car, while more than a dozen young men with sticks chased after him from behind, shouting loudly.

  "Screech!" Lin San slammed on the brakes with one foot.

  "Bang!" With a loud noise, the blood-covered man directly plunged onto the front hood of Lin San's car.

  Lin San furrowed his brow and pushed open the car door, getting out.

  "Please... save me..." The blood-soaked man said intermittently, his eyes filled with pleading as he looked at Lin San.

  Lin San looked the man up and down, discovering that he was covered in wounds, especially on his arm, where there was a deep gash, with fresh blood constantly seeping out. Due to the blood covering his face, his features were indistinguishable: "Who are you?"

  Just then, a dozen or so young men chasing after the man arrived at the scene. One of them, with red hair and holding an iron rod, cursed: "Damn it, Long Xiantian! Now I'll see where you can run to! Brothers, come on, let's chop up Long Xiantian!"

  The man who was lying on Lin San's car suddenly changed his face, struggled to get up, and ran towards the opposite side in a daze. However, he had only taken two steps when his body swayed and he fell to the ground.

  "Damn you!" The red-haired young man rushed over, swung the iron rod in his hand and heavily smashed it onto the man's head.