allonlinenovel Chapter 223 Li Dakang is cuckolded!
Chapter 223 Li Dakang is cuckolded!
After receiving the joint notice from the Procuratorate and the Discipline Inspection Commission that was like a bolt from the blue, Ouyang Qing felt dizzy at first, but then, relying on the iron will he had cultivated over many years in the officialdom, he forced himself to calm down quickly.
She knew very well that every decision at this moment was related to her own destiny and there could not be any mistakes.
She walked quickly to the window, slightly parted the curtains, and looked down.
The seemingly ordinary street scene looked like a hunting ground full of traps in her eyes.
The vehicles parked on the roadside, the passers-by who seemed to be chatting, and the sundries that seemed to be placed randomly at the entrance of the hotel, all exuded a dangerous atmosphere according to her keen official intuition.
These clues flickered before her eyes like fireflies in the dark, piecing together a picture of being surrounded.
"We have to leave now and we can't just sit there and wait for death."
Ouyang Qing turned around and spoke to Wang Dalu with a sharp look.
Although her voice was low, the tension and determination contained in it were transmitted to Wang Dalu like an electric current.
Wang Dalu's face was pale, beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and his lips trembled slightly: "We... Can we escape?" Ouyang Qing glared at him: "There is no other choice now, do you want to go to jail? Do as I say, there is still a glimmer of hope."
Ouyang Qing quickly took out the disguise props he had prepared in advance from the closet.
She first put on a black wig to completely cover her originally exquisite hairstyle, then put on a pair of thick black-framed glasses and put on a small mustache, instantly changing her facial contours.
She changed into a loose sportswear, and her whole temperament changed from an elegant bank vice president to an ordinary middle-aged man.
At her urging, Wang Dalu hurriedly disguised himself.
The two of them opened the door carefully and looked into the corridor.
The corridor was eerily quiet, with only the dim lights flickering silently, as if counting down to their escape.
They walked towards the safe passage very carefully, and every step felt like walking on a tightrope, and any mistake would result in them falling into the abyss.
Ouyang Qing's heartbeat rumbled in her ears like a drum. She tried hard to control her breathing and make her steps as light as possible.
There was an old-fashioned atmosphere in the safety passage, and the paint on the walls had peeled off, revealing a mottled surface.
They walked quickly down the stairs, their footsteps echoing in the narrow space, each one seeming to announce their whereabouts to the enemy.
Ouyang Qing was always alert to the movements around her, and various possible situations and coping methods kept emerging in her mind.
Finally, they arrived at the elevator.
Ouyang Qing pressed the button, his eyes fixed on the numbers jumping on the elevator display, and silently prayed in his heart that there would be no accidents in the elevator.
The elevator door slowly opened, and there was no one inside. They quickly slipped in.
Ouyang Qing pressed the button for the first floor and the elevator began to slowly descend. That short period of time seemed incomparably long, and every second seemed like torture.
When the elevator reached the first floor and the door opened, Ouyang Qing and Wang Dalu's hearts sank instantly.
Gao Gang brought a team of well-trained law enforcement officers and blocked the elevator entrance like a wall.
Gao Gang stood in the front, his eyes as sharp as an eagle, as if he could see through their disguise.
There was no trace of surprise on his weather-beaten face, only a calmness that showed that everything was under control.
Gao Gang raised his lips slightly, with a hint of sarcasm: "Ouyang Qing, Wang Dalu, do you think you can escape?" Ouyang Qing pretended to be calm and raised his voice and said: "You have the wrong people. We are just ordinary residents. It is illegal for you to intercept us without reason."
Gao Gang sneered: "Stop struggling in vain. In my eyes, your disguise is just like children playing house." As he said that, he winked at the team members.
The team members acted quickly, and several of them stepped forward and controlled Ouyang Qing and Wang Dalu in the blink of an eye.
Ouyang Qing tried to resist, but her strength was nothing compared to the well-trained law enforcement officers.
Wang Dalu was so frightened that he collapsed and allowed the law enforcement officers to handcuff him.
They were taken back to the interrogation room, which was dimly lit and had an oppressive atmosphere around the walls.
Ouyang Qing sat on the chair, her eyes revealing a hint of stubbornness and disdain, her lips tightly pursed, like a silent fortress.
Wang Dalu sat next to her, his body shaking constantly, his eyes wandering. He didn't dare to look the interrogator in the eye, but only occasionally stole a glance at Ouyang Qing, hoping to get some comfort from her.
Gao Gang walked into the interrogation room. He looked at Ouyang Qing and said slowly, "You should know why you are here. If you confess now, you may be able to get a lighter sentence."
Ouyang Qing sneered: "I don't know what you are talking about. I was wronged."
Gao Gang ignored her provocation, knowing full well that this kind of stubborn attitude was common during interrogations.
He walked out of the interrogation room and said to the team members, "Bring all of Ouyang Qing's men here. Don't leave any of them behind." The team members acted quickly. They divided into several groups and launched a comprehensive capture operation against Ouyang Qing's men according to the previously detailed plan.
One of the groups came to Jingzhou Bank. After showing their ID cards, they quickly entered the bank.
The employees in the bank were stunned by this sudden scene and cast curious and horrified glances.
The law enforcement officers went straight to the office of Ouyang Qing's men, who were still working as if nothing had happened, completely unaware that the danger had arrived.
"Don't move! We are from the procuratorate."
The law enforcement officer shouted loudly. Ouyang Qing's men panicked, some tried to destroy the documents, some tried to escape, but they were quickly subdued by the law enforcement officers.
In one of the offices, a core subordinate was about to delete important files from a computer. The law enforcement officers rushed over, stopped him in time, and sealed up the computer as important evidence.
Another group went to several places frequented by Ouyang Qing's men, including their residences and secret gathering places.
At one residence, one of the officers was destroying account books when law enforcement officers broke into the house.
Law enforcement officers quickly took him under control and found a large amount of evidence related to illegal transactions in every corner of the room, including cash, checks and some encrypted documents.
Another group was lurking near a secret gathering place, where Ouyang Qing's men discussed their illegal activities.
When the target person appeared, the law enforcement officers quickly attacked and caught them all. When these people were caught, some of them were still quibbling, while others were terrified, completely losing their previous arrogance.
As these people were brought to the interrogation room one after another, Ouyang Qing's face became even uglier.
She originally thought that her men could escape, or at least delay time, but she didn't expect Gao Gang to act so quickly and accurately.
She knew that her last line of defense was being broken bit by bit, but she still gritted her teeth and remained silent.
However, Gao Gang didn't care about that.
Because they don't need to investigate Ouyang Qing.
Whether this guy is dead or alive will not hinder their work.
But other bank employees.
It’s hard to say.
……
A huge storm is spreading rapidly with Ouyang Qing's arrest as the fuse, and Li Dakang is the first to be hit, being drawn into the vortex of pain and crisis.
When the news of Ouyang Qing's arrest hit Li Dakang like a sledgehammer, he was completely stunned.
At that moment, he seemed to be in a dark void, everything around him became blurry, and only the message like the devil's roar kept echoing in his mind.
Astonishment overwhelmed him like a surging tide, and disbelief emanated from every pore.
His eyes were wide open and bloodshot, and his look was full of fear and confusion, like a helmsman who suddenly lost his direction in the vast ocean.
His mind was in extreme confusion. His once shrewd and capable brain was now like a frozen computer, unable to function normally.
However, what broke his heart even more was the scene when Ouyang Qing was arrested - he was staying in a hotel with someone else.
This news was like a sharp blade, cutting his heart hard and shattering his world in an instant.
Anger, shame, pain, despair and other emotions raged in his heart like a volcano erupting.
His face turned red and the veins on his neck bulged like angry pythons.
His hands were shaking violently, and his lips were trembling slightly, "Fuck!"
He roared in his heart. This usually calm and reserved man was now swallowed by endless shame.
He had never imagined that his wife would betray him like this, and at a moment like this that could drag him into the abyss.
The shame of being cuckolded was like a hot iron, deeply imprinted in the depths of his soul. Every touch brought him excruciating pain, nearly bringing him to the point of collapse.
In the officialdom, which is as well-informed as a beehive, the news of the Ouyang Qing incident is spreading at an alarming speed.
Li Dakang could almost feel the pressure of public opinion that was about to come like a surging tide.
In every corner of the government, the looks and whispers of his colleagues stabbed him like sharp knives.
They may exchange meaningful glances in the office, whisper in low voices in the corridor, or cast sympathetic, gloating or contemptuous glances in the corner of the conference room.
These looks and words, like a rain of cold arrows, mercilessly shot at Li Dakang's dignity.
And this kind of news will not be limited to the officialdom, it will spread to the people like a flood.
People on the streets would use this as a topic of conversation, and discuss his shame with relish in teahouses, street stalls, and in their own yards.
He seemed to have seen himself becoming the laughing stock of everyone. The feeling of being scrutinized and laughed at like a naked man made him feel very uncomfortable and miserable.
After learning the news, Ding Yizheng's mouth corners slightly raised and a barely perceptible hint of gloating flashed in his eyes.
He picked up the phone and dialed Li Dakang's number, trying hard to suppress his inner excitement.
When Li Dakang answered the phone, he pretended to be concerned and said, "Mayor Li, have you heard about Ouyang Qing's case? This... is really unexpected."
Li Dakang was disgusted when he heard this and responded coldly. Ding Yizhen continued: "Don't get excited yet. This is a big blow, but you have to calmly think about how to deal with it. You have to discuss it with Governor Zhao Lichun."
Li Dakang snorted coldly and hung up the phone, his disgust for Ding Yizheng deepened.
Zhao Lichun was originally immersed in the joy of Qi Tongwei being suppressed.
He sat comfortably in the leather chair of the luxurious office, with a smug smile on his face, as if everything was under control. But the news of Ouyang Qing's arrest was like a bolt from the blue, instantly shattering his beautiful fantasy.
He jumped up from his seat, the smile on his face disappeared, replaced by astonishment and panic.
He knew very well how important Ouyang Qing was in their plan. She was like a key chess piece. Once lost, it might trigger a chain reaction and shake their interests.
Zhao Lichun hurriedly called Li Dakang. Before he could say anything, Li Dakang roared in pain and anger: "Governor Zhao, you know, right? I really didn't expect that Ouyang Qing... How could she do such a thing!"
Zhao Lichun frowned. Although he was impatient, he tried to speak calmly: "Dakang, I understand your feelings, but now is not the time to talk about this. Ouyang Qing's matter is very serious. We have to think of a solution."
Li Dakang kept talking to himself: "Governor Zhao, you don't know how upset I am right now. I worked so hard for my job, but something like this happened. How can I survive in the government in the future?"
His voice was choked with sobs, revealing his fragility.
Zhao Lichun interrupted him: "Dakang, calm down first. It is a fact that Ouyang Qing was arrested, and we need to reduce the impact. The bank employee was also arrested, and there is a high possibility that Cai Chenggong will go to jail. However, we can use Ouyang Qing's cheating to our advantage. We can guide public opinion to put the blame on her and reduce the impact on us. As long as you don't have any problems, there is still room for recovery."
Li Dakang was speechless after hearing this. He felt like a puppet being manipulated, having to bear the shame of his family and participate in covering up the truth. He took a deep breath and said, "Governor Zhao, I know what to do. I will control my emotions and cooperate, but I hope this is the last time. I don't want to be involved in this kind of trouble again."
Zhao Lichun responded: "Dakang, I'm glad you think so. We have to stick together."
After hanging up the phone, Li Dakang sat alone in the office, looking ahead with empty eyes.
He felt mixed emotions, angry and heartbroken at Ouyang Qing's betrayal.
Once upon a time, he thought that although their marriage was based on interests, it was also based on feelings.
But now, everything has come to nothing.
He was also helpless about his situation. In the cruel arena of officialdom, power and status were his lifeblood.
In order to keep it all, he had to suppress his emotions and take part in this dark struggle.
His hatred for Qi Tongwei grew stronger, and he felt that it was the investigation of Qi Tongwei and others that caused this series of chaos. He clenched his fists and secretly vowed to overcome the difficulties and not let Qi Tongwei succeed.