allonlinenovel Chapter 251 Li Dakang was hidden!
Chapter 251 Li Dakang was hidden!
The news of Le Ge's arrest was like a strong earthquake, which quickly caused an uproar in Hong Kong Island and related spheres of influence. All forces were involved, and shock, panic and conspiracy were intertwined into a complex web.
In Hong Kong Island, when the various gangs heard that Brother Le had been arrested, they immediately fell into chaos and astonishment.
Those gangs that usually have dealings or competition with He Liansheng originally maintained a delicate balance in the complex underworld. Now the fall of key figure Le Ge is like pushing down the first domino, making them feel extremely confused and fearful about the future situation.
They began to re-examine their relationship with He Liansheng and their position in this ever-changing world.
The gangs urgently discussed countermeasures internally. Some gangs tried to take the opportunity to expand their territory, while others were worried that the subsequent crackdown by the police would affect themselves. Everyone was in danger, and a thick atmosphere of unrest permeated the entire underground world of Hong Kong Island.
When Tiger learned that Brother Le had been arrested, he was sitting leisurely in his luxurious office, smoking a cigar and admiring the valuable calligraphy and paintings on the wall.
When the news came, he froze instantly, the cigar slipped from his fingers and fell on the expensive carpet, burning a small black hole, but he was completely unaware.
His eyes widened, his face full of disbelief: "How could Brother Le be arrested? This... This will disrupt the entire plan!"
Huabanhu is well aware of Le Ge's position in He Liansheng and the complex network of power behind him. His capture means that the situation in the underworld will undergo earth-shaking changes.
The future of his previous cooperation and planning with He Liansheng suddenly became uncertain. A strong sense of uneasiness surged in his heart, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. He began to pace back and forth in the room, thinking about how to deal with this sudden change. Should he sever ties with him in time or find another backer? He fell into deep entanglement.
Liang Lu, as a person walking on the edge of power and interests, has always maintained her position with her keen sense of smell and complex interpersonal relationships.
When she heard the news that Le Ge was arrested, she was dressing up at home to attend an important social event. When she was in front of the mirror, the makeup brush in her hand suddenly fell and the expression on her face froze instantly.
"How is this possible? Brother Le has always been so cautious..."
She murmured to herself. She knew very well that the interest chain behind Brother Le was intricate and complicated. This incident would inevitably trigger a series of chain reactions, and she had no idea whether she would be implicated.
She began to hurriedly call her connections, trying to get more information, while also thinking about how to protect herself in this crisis. Her originally calm eyes now revealed a hint of panic and anxiety.
Zhao Ruilong and Zhao Lichun, who were far away in Jingzhou, were also stunned when they heard the news.
Zhao Ruilong was sitting in a luxurious private club, discussing new business projects with a group of wealthy businessmen. When he heard that Le Ge was arrested and had connections with Jingzhou Vice Mayor Li Dakang, he almost dropped the wine glass in his hand.
"How could Li Dakang be involved with the Hong Kong underworld? If this gets out, we'll be in big trouble!"
He frowned, his face full of worry.
He knew very well that there might be huge political risks hidden behind this. Once the matter was exposed, not only would Li Dakang be doomed, but some of the interests of their Zhao family in Jingzhou might also be seriously affected.
Zhao Lichun was in his study. After hearing the news, his face became extremely gloomy.
He stood up, walked slowly to the window, looked at the scenery outside, but his heart was filled with unrest.
"This matter must be handled properly and we cannot let it affect us."
He said in a low voice.
He began to think about how to use his power and network of relationships to minimize the impact of this incident, or shift the responsibility to others to protect his own and his family's interests.
At this time, Li Dakang was sitting in his office, handling daily government documents.
When he learned that Brother Le was arrested and his business dealings with He Liansheng were exposed, he felt like he was struck by lightning.
The documents in his hands were scattered all over the floor, but he didn't notice it at all.
"How could this happen? I was just promoting some economic cooperation projects, how did I get involved with the underworld?"
His face was full of shock and fear.
He knew very well that if this incident fermented, it would deal a devastating blow to his political career.
He began to desperately recall every detail of his cooperation with Brother Le, trying to find reasons to defend himself. At the same time, he was also thinking about how to deal with the upcoming public pressure and investigation from his superiors. Veins bulged on his forehead and his eyes revealed unprecedented anxiety and helplessness.
At the center of the storm, Qi Tongwei reacted quickly. He keenly realized that this was an excellent opportunity to strike his opponent and expand his sphere of influence.
He immediately ordered the newspapers under his control, especially those in Jinghai and Dongshan, to expose the news that the Hong Kong underworld and the association were entering the inland real estate industry and were connected with Li Dakang.
After receiving the order, the newspaper editors acted quickly, working overtime to write news articles, collect relevant information and evidence, and strive to make this incident more eye-catching.
The next day, the front pages of major newspapers published this breaking news with eye-catching and shocking headlines: "Hong Kong underworld and the Association have set their sights on inland real estate, and Jingzhou Vice Mayor Li Dakang is deeply involved!"
As soon as the news came out, the whole society was shocked. People talked about it and expressed strong indignation and condemnation of the collusion between the underworld and officials. There was also a wave of heated discussion on social media, with all kinds of speculation and doubts.
In the officialdom of Jingzhou, this news was like a bombshell, causing a major earthquake within the officialdom.
Colleagues looked at Li Dakang strangely. Some were surprised, some were gloating, and some were worried whether they would be implicated.
The superior leaders also attached great importance to it and quickly set up a special investigation team to conduct a comprehensive and in-depth investigation of Li Dakang. Li Dakang was instantly isolated and helpless in the officialdom. His original supporters in some policy implementation and project construction also began to distance themselves from him, fearing that they would be drawn into this political whirlpool.
In the business world, companies that have cooperated or had business dealings with He Liansheng have also been affected.
Their stock prices have plummeted, partners have asked to re-evaluate their partnerships, and some ongoing projects have been forced to be suspended or terminated.
The real estate market was hit hard. Some real estate projects in which He Liansheng had participated in investment came to a standstill. Homebuyers were worried that their rights and interests could not be protected, which triggered a series of house withdrawals and rights protection incidents.
In the conference room of a towering commercial building in the city center, the atmosphere was as depressing as the dullness before a storm. The heads of major inland companies gathered together, and everyone's face was full of worry and anxiety. The CEO of a large-scale enterprise was the first to break the silence. He cleared his throat and said in a slightly hoarse voice: "This time, the incident with Liansheng has caused such a big fuss. We must find a solution quickly and not let the company suffer."
Another CEO quickly agreed: "Yes, I have asked the public relations team to draft a statement, and we must emphasize that we have nothing to do with Li Dakang and Liansheng. We have always been doing business honestly, and we can't be dragged down by this muddy water." As he spoke, he wiped the cold sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief, secretly thanking himself for having been careful in his previous business dealings and not being overly involved in those unclear transactions.
At this time, a young corporate executive could not help but speak up: "But public opinion in the market has begun to ferment. Investors are panic-selling our stocks, and the stock price has fallen like a roller coaster." There was a hint of fear in his eyes, and the image of the company's stock price hitting the limit kept appearing in his mind. That meant that countless wealth would come to nothing, and his years of hard work might also be wasted.
In an office of the Jingzhou Municipal Government, Li Dakang sat alone at his desk, with a pile of documents related to Heliansheng in front of him. He frowned, his eyes showing both anger and helplessness. "I wanted to develop Jingzhou, but how did I fall into such a quagmire?" He muttered to himself. At this time, the investigation team came in and said seriously: "Deputy Mayor Li, we need you to explain the project cooperation with Heliansheng in detail again."
Li Dakang took a deep breath and said slowly: "My original idea for these projects was just to improve Jingzhou's infrastructure and drive economic development. I reviewed the relevant procedures and qualifications, and thought they were all legal and compliant, but I didn't expect..." His voice trembled a little, and his heart was full of regret. He regretted that he didn't investigate more deeply and was blinded by superficial interests.
The members of the investigation team looked at each other, and one of them said, "Deputy Mayor Li, no matter what your original intention was, now that things have developed to this point, we must investigate according to procedures. As you know, the higher-ups are taking this very seriously, and the Supreme People's Procuratorate has already issued a warning."
When Li Dakang heard the words "Supreme People's Procuratorate", his body trembled slightly. He knew that the seriousness of the matter had exceeded his imagination. He clasped his hands tightly together, as if to give himself strength, and said: "I will fully cooperate with the investigation. I believe the truth will eventually come out." But deep down, he was full of confusion, not knowing whether his political career could still turn around.
In Zhao Lichun's luxurious villa, Zhao Lichun paced back and forth, almost leaving a mark on the carpet. His son Zhao Ruilong said anxiously: "Dad, what should we do now? If Li Dakang falls, many of our plans in Jingzhou will be ruined."
Zhao Lichun stopped and a hint of ruthlessness appeared in his eyes: "We can't let him fall like this. We should hide him first and arrange him to handle some affairs in remote areas to avoid the limelight." Although he thought so in his heart, he also knew that this was only a temporary measure. Losing Li Dakang would be a huge loss for them.
Zhao Ruilong said unwillingly: "But in this case, what will happen to our fundraising plan in Handong? When those investors heard the news, they all started to back off."
Zhao Lichun frowned, sat on the sofa, and rubbed his temples: "First stabilize those who already have the intention of cooperation, and then find a way to find other people to fill Li Dakang's vacancy. This move is too risky. I didn't expect that He Liansheng would cause such a big trouble." He was full of regret, and at the same time he was thinking about how to rearrange the layout to save the situation.
In the streets and alleys of Jingzhou, citizens were also discussing the matter. "I heard that the deputy mayor has connections with the underworld. How can this be tolerated?" "Will those infrastructure projects be left unfinished? We are all looking forward to it." People's faces were full of worry and dissatisfaction, and their trust in the government was also greatly tested.
In a construction company related to the Jingzhou infrastructure project, the boss was saying helplessly to a group of workers: "Brothers, the project has been temporarily suspended. The higher-ups are investigating and there is nothing we can do. Everyone go home and have a rest first, and I will notify you when there is news." After hearing this, the workers began to complain.
"What should I do? I'm relying on this job to support my family."
"With this suspension, I don't know when construction can resume. How can I pay off my mortgage and car loan?"
The boss looked at the workers' backs as they left and sighed deeply. He looked at the suspended construction site and thought about the money and equipment he had invested. He wondered if he could ever recover the cost. This storm had put everyone in a difficult situation, and the future was still shrouded in thick fog, making it impossible to see the direction.
As Li Dakang was involved in the Heliansheng incident and gradually lost power, Qi Tongwei's eyes were fixed more firmly on the Zhao family. He knew very well that the Zhao family's influence in Handong was intertwined, like a towering tree, and it was not easy to uproot it, but he was determined to achieve his goal at all costs.
Qi Tongwei sat in a dim office, the light reflected on his stern face. He gave instructions to Fang Xinwu on the other end of the phone: "Now Li Dakang is overwhelmed, and the Zhao family is the fortress we have to conquer next. The most urgent task is to dig out the foundation in Hong Kong Island, which is the Zhao family's lifeblood. You immediately interrogate Da D and try every possible means. If necessary, you can propose conditions to make him our informant. Only by mastering the key information of the foundation can we deal a fatal blow to the Zhao family."
After receiving the order, Fang Xinwu quickly walked into the interrogation room. Da D sat on the interrogation chair, his former arrogance had disappeared, replaced by a trace of uneasiness and fear. Fang Xinwu stared at Da D with a sharp gaze and slowly said: "Da D, you should be very clear about your current situation. You can't escape from prison. But if you can cooperate with us and help us dig out the inside story of the Zhao family's foundation in Hong Kong Island, you may be able to gain a chance of survival."