Interrogation room.

Song Guanchao leaned back in the iron chair, smoking a cigarette, analyzing the case.

With the current information, he was basically able to determine that the root of the problem lay in the over one hundred companies that had been reported.

The other party clearly wanted to achieve some goals through these companies.

Song Guanchao thought for two nights but couldn't figure out the other party's specific objective.

Such a high-profile action, the likelihood of it being about money was very small.

After all, when officials want to make money through administrative penalties, they do it as covertly as possible.

Nothing like this.

In the evening, Liang Jianfeng came by to tell him that the gun had been found, and Xiang Dong had been apprehended.

Song Guanchao asked, "How's the investigation on the surveillance from the 19th?"

Liang Jianfeng said, "We have checked on it. On the 19th, Director Yang left the Tax Bureau at nine thirty-one in the morning and headed to Futong Company. At noon, he met Director Feng for lunch. According to the surveillance from the restaurant, Director Yang left less than half an hour after entering the restaurant."

"From this, it seems Director Feng was not lying. During that lunch, Director Yang indeed received a phone call and left immediately after."

"We also retrieved his call records, but the call was made from an anonymous phone card, so we couldn't trace the source."

"In addition, we have his bank transaction records. Since the 19th, he withdrew a total of 15 million in cash on several occasions."

"This cash matches the amount found at the Wanlin Town Land God Temple."

"All current evidence points to you."

Liang Jianfeng said, "The only good news is that none of the related evidence has your fingerprints on it."

"But you're still the primary suspect, so you have to stay here."

"According to the regulations on criminal detention, you can be held for a maximum of 37 days."

Song Guanchao frowned slightly. He believed there wouldn't be any stronger evidence that could directly prove he committed murder.

But staying detained here wasn't a solution either.

"Mr. Liang, I have a suggestion."

"Go ahead."

He quite enjoyed discussing such criminal cases with Song Guanchao.

Sometimes, this guy offered particularly unique insights.

Song Guanchao said, "I suggest checking on Zheng Bihui and Lu Zhizhong."

Liang Jianfeng asked, "Do you think they have a high possibility?"

Song Guanchao said, "Nine times out of ten, it's someone in power capable of doing this. We can rule out the local faction, and besides those two, I can't think of anyone else."

In truth, he also suspected someone deep down—Qu Xiangru!

But Qu Xiangru is the Executive Deputy Governor, and without decisive evidence, Liang Jianfeng couldn't investigate her.

After contemplating for a few seconds, Liang Jianfeng said, "Okay, we can check."

"But we can at most ask them to cooperate."

"An in-depth investigation isn't possible."

"A simple inquiry is meaningless. Besides, if one of them really did it, it could alert them."

"Oh, by the way,"

"I have some good news for you."

"What good news?"

"Over in Wanlin Town, we've found something."

Liang Jianfeng brought up the surveillance near the Land God Temple in Wanlin Town.

There weren't many vehicles in the town, making the investigation much simpler.

After a day and night of investigation, they finally narrowed it down to three suspicious vehicles.

"One of these three cars is using fake plates. We are already looking into the owner's identity."

"The other two couldn't be contacted, and no one answers their phones."

"If everything goes smoothly, we should find these three cars by tomorrow."

"Hopefully, there will be some breakthrough then."

Song Guanchao responded with a hum, his brows never easing their furrow.

He didn't have much hope in this method of investigation.

Now that the situation had blown up so much, the other party had likely already arranged for people to escape.

Even if the vehicles were tracked, it would be hard to find out who was driving them.

Even if they were lucky enough to find the driver, catching them would be difficult!

Song Guanchao knew clearly that the key to solving the case lay in understanding the true purpose behind reporting so many companies!

As long as this purpose was clear, they could deduce who the mastermind behind the scenes was!

But he couldn't figure it out, really couldn't figure out the true motive!

The chairmen of those companies weren't in Lingjiang, clearly avoiding contact.

Getting their cooperation was too difficult.

What other ways were there?

Song Guanchao pinched his brow, eyes closed tight.

Suddenly!

He opened his eyes and asked, "Have you checked Director Yang's personal belongings?"

"It's been checked."

"His office, his home, we've searched it all. Unfortunately, there's been no finding."

"No findings?" Song Guanchao suddenly laughed, "No findings is just right!"

"Oh?" Liang Jianfeng asked, "What have you thought of?"

The furrow in Song Guanchao's brow was smoothed out at some point.

He lit a cigarette, inhaled contentedly, and asked, "Has Mr. Liang had dealings with Director Yang?"

"We've crossed paths a few times."

Though he served as a deputy director in Lingjiang for years without overlapping duties, over the years, they'd run into each other a few times and exchanged words.

Song Guanchao asked, "Do you think Director Yang is a fool?"

"Just come out with it; stop being cryptic."

"What I mean is, Director Yang is definitely not a fool; he's a normal person."

"What would a normal person do when faced with potential life-threatening danger?"

"He would definitely find a way to leave himself a way out!"

"The fact that nothing was found in his office or home proves even more that he left some evidence."

"I've met Director Yang a few times, but not enough to know him well, yet I feel he's not just a normal person, but a smart one!"

"Therefore, he must have left evidence."

"And that evidence is his insurance!"

"If the real culprit suddenly wanted to kill him, this evidence would be his leverage in negotiations!"

"Mr. Liang, how do you view my analysis?"

Liang Jianfeng's eyes brightened, nodding, "That makes sense."

Song Guanchao wasn't just making random speculations; everything he said had basis.

If he were Director Yang, or if it were any normal person, they would leave some evidence, just in case the culprit suddenly acted against them.

Song Guanchao said, "Moreover, wherever this evidence is kept, it must be very hidden and secure."

"Since it can't be found in the places he frequented, there's only one possibility left."

Liang Jianfeng quietly watched him.

Song Guanchao said, "The internet!"

"Mr. Liang, I suggest you check Director Yang's work email and personal cloud storage."

"Alright."

Whether there's something or not, it needs to be tried.

The case is currently stalled, having some direction is better than not knowing what to do.

"Additionally, I have another suggestion." A glint flashed in Song Guanchao's eyes.

Liang Jianfeng was surprised internally; he was clueless while this guy kept having ideas.

"Let's hear it."

"Director Feng!" Song Guanchao said, "Get Director Feng to talk!"

Liang Jianfeng sighed, having thought he'd have some brilliant plan.

"He won't talk."

"Won't talk? Hehe, then the method wasn't right."

Song Guanchao lowered his voice, "Tell him his wife and child are dead, and see if he talks!"

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