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"Secretary Gong of the Provincial Party Committee has just taken office, and our Lincheng has pulled this stunt on him. Do you think he can get away with it so easily? It's not that simple."
"Brother-in-law, why don't you go talk to Governor Jin and see if you can get him to step in and cover this up?"
A bitter smile appeared on Qiao Ning's face.
“I would like to contact him, but he’s taken a delegation to Europe right now. How can I contact him? I can’t reach him! He won’t be back in China for another two weeks.”
"By the way, what's the situation with Zhou Chaobin?"
Yuan Kangde was somewhat confused as to why his brother-in-law suddenly mentioned Zhou Chaobin.
However, he still told the truth.
"Nothing's happening on his end!"
"Find a suitable opportunity and take him out."
Seeing her brother-in-law's expression, Qiao Ning became even angrier.
“Zhou Chaobin knows too much. If he doesn’t die, and is controlled by certain people, it’s like he has our Achilles’ heel, and we’ll all be doomed.”
Yuan Kangde suddenly realized.
"Brother-in-law, are you saying he might betray us?"
Do you think he can be relied upon?
Upon hearing this, a sinister smile appeared on Yuan Kangde's face.
"Damn it, if he dares to betray us, I'll make sure his whole family dies. Brother-in-law, don't worry, leave this to me. I guarantee I won't give Zhou Chaobin a chance to speak."
Qiao Ning nodded; he felt utterly exhausted.
Lincheng, Jinting Hotel.
The major shareholder of this grand hotel is Zhou Chaobin.
The hotel not only operates a casino, but also has other shady dealings going on behind the scenes.
Qiao Ning and Yuan Kangde are both regulars here, and even some leading cadres in Lincheng often come here to change their palates.
Yuan Kangde is also the second largest shareholder of Jinting Hotel.
Zhou Chaobin came out of the hotel with two beautiful women on his arms and was about to walk towards his Tiger Head Ben.
Just as he stepped down the steps, a man on a motorcycle, wearing a helmet, screeched to a halt in front of him.
He reached into his pocket and pulled out a Type 54 pistol.
Killing someone in the street was not unusual in 94.
However, Zhou Chaobin is, after all, a big shot in the underworld. Having been in the business for so many years, he has a sense of crisis.
Upon seeing the assassin's movements, he immediately pulled one of the beautiful women in front of him.
Three shots rang out in quick succession, and all three bullets struck the woman in front of him. Seeing that he had failed, the assassin immediately got on his motorcycle and sped away.
For an assassin, the kill must be fatal; otherwise, they must leave immediately.
The woman helped Zhou Chaobin escape a deadly attack.
But for Zhou Chaobin, the woman's life or death was not his concern; his own safety was the most important thing.
Although he's a gangster, who in the entire Lin City doesn't know him, Boss Zhou? There are very few people who dare to lay a hand on him.
Who exactly wants to kill him?
Chapter 161 Zhou Chaobin's Turn Against His Own Side
In fact, for Zhou Chaobin, there were only a handful of people in the entire city of Lin who dared to kill him.
However, among these people, there were two that he didn't want to think about.
These two people are his backers, especially Qiao Ning, the secretary of the Lincheng Municipal Party Committee, who is the backer of his backers.
If Yuan Kangde was Qiao Lin's front man, then Zhou Chaobin was the one who did the dirty work for them.
Zhou Chaobin isn't stupid. With such a serious collapse at Xujia Kiln, the higher authorities will definitely hold those responsible accountable.
Now someone wants to kill him again, so who is the mastermind behind this? I probably don't need to say more, right?
How Zuo Wenxiang died might be unclear to others, but surely Zhou Chaobin knew?
But it was precisely this answer that Zhou Chaobin found hard to accept.
He decided to go into hiding, to get as far away as possible, preferably to Hong Kong Island, and then return to Lam Shing once things calmed down.
Thinking of this, Zhou Chaobin immediately picked up his mobile phone and instructed the company's finance department to transfer all the money to his account in Hong Kong.
Then Zhou Chaobin got into the car and prepared to drive away.
As for the woman lying on the ground who took the fatal shot for him, Zhou Chaobin didn't even glance at her.
However, things were not as simple as Zhou Chaobin thought.
He had just gotten into his Mercedes-Benz and hadn't even started the car when several people rushed over and surrounded it.
One of them grabbed a sledgehammer and smashed the car window.
Upon seeing this, Zhou Chaobin immediately prepared to start the car, and without thinking twice, stepped on the gas and prepared to rush forward.
But then, a Type 64 pistol was pointed at his neck.
"Mr. Zhou, why are you running so fast?"
Zhou Chaobin is going crazy. What bad luck he's had today? Did he not check the almanac before going out? Why is everyone pointing a gun at him?
"Brother, let's talk this out. When did I offend you? If I have offended you, it's my fault. How much money do you want? Name your price, and I'll definitely compensate you."
"Mr. Zhou, are you joking? You're a well-known boss in Lincheng's underworld, how could I dare ask you for money?"
Zhou Chaobin felt the cold metal lump on his neck and forced a smile.
"Brother, you're joking. We're all in the same boat, so it's inevitable that we might not be able to take care of everyone properly. Besides, what else would we ask for if not money?"
"We need your people, Mr. Zhou. Come with us! Don't make things difficult for us."
"Damn it," Zhou Chaobin muttered under his breath.
But he himself didn't dare to gamble, didn't dare to gamble on whether others would shoot.
Especially since he had just experienced a shooting, his fear was even greater.
He had no choice but to obediently get out of the car and leave with these people.
The group that came to arrest Zhou Chaobin was none other than Wang Xin and his entourage.
As the head of the criminal investigation team in Yantai City, Wang Xin knew all too well that you had to be even more ruthless than them to make them afraid.
Otherwise, it would be impossible to control these people.
That's why Wang Xin just drew his gun without hesitation.
However, before leaving, Wang Xin did not forget to ask the security guards at the Jinting Hotel to help him call the hospital.
After all, there was still a shooting victim lying on the ground!
Zhou Chaobin was taken to a secret location by Wang Xin and his group.
A waste recycling station.
The owner of this scrap metal recycling station had received help from Ji Changming before, so he is still trustworthy.
Wang Xin assigned four comrades to guard the area, while he and his mentor Ma Kui were responsible for interrogating Zhou Chaobin.
"Who said you're my brother? Zhou Chaobin, you better behave yourself."
Wang Xin's eyes widened, and his tone felt familiar to Zhou Chaobin.
This looks so damn familiar, is this the police?
Zhou Chaobin had dealt with many people from the Lincheng City Public Security Bureau on a regular basis, so he was quite familiar with these people in the public security system.
No one but the police can talk like that.
"Are you from the Lincheng City Public Security Bureau?"
Zhou Chaobin asked in a deep voice.
"Who told you we're from the Lincheng City Public Security Bureau? But Zhou Chaobin, aren't you curious about who sent someone to kill you just now?"
Wang Xin was well-versed in interrogation techniques. He knew that at this moment, he must not let Zhou Chaobin lead him, but rather take the initiative and lead Zhou Chaobin by the nose.
As expected, Zhou Chaobin fell silent immediately after Wang Xin asked the question.
Wang Xin decided to press his advantage and asked further questions.
"You know who wants to kill you, right? You just don't dare to admit it, or you don't dare to believe it, that they want to kill you."
"Zhou Chaobin, guess again. Why do you think we came to you and brought you here?"
Three questions in a row, one after another, made Zhou Chaobin extremely nervous.
The police officer in front of me was asking these questions, and these people seemed to be unfamiliar faces, not from the Lincheng City Public Security Bureau.
Having spent so many years navigating the world of gangsters, Zhou Chaobin immediately thought of a crucial question.
Someone is investigating Qiao Ning.
As for who wants to investigate Qiao Ning, considering the Xujia Kiln accident, the answer seems self-evident.
Seeing that Zhou Chaobin remained silent, Wang Xin decided to add fuel to the fire.
“Zhou Chaobin, do you think we can't do anything if you don't talk? Don't forget Zuo Wenxiang. Don't you know how Zuo Wenxiang died?”
"If we release you now and spread rumors along the way, do you think the people behind you will still be able to keep you safe?"
"Also, don't think that just because we let you out, you can escape. Since we're letting you go, we can guarantee you won't get away."
Wang Xin's words struck Zhou Chaobin like a heavy hammer.
Others may not know, but does he not know the methods of those behind him?
As long as he is released, the police won't need to spread any information. As soon as he shows his face, someone will kill him immediately.
Furthermore, if he couldn't escape, wouldn't he be doomed?
Zhou Chaobin is a coward, as evidenced by his earlier act of dragging someone down with him.
This menacing gang leader was actually far less fearless than people imagined; on the contrary, he valued his life very much.
The more he valued his life, the more willing he was to speak.
Finally, Zhou Chaobin spoke, giving a self-deprecating smile.
"I know very well what I've done. Even if I tell you, can I guarantee I'll survive?"
"If you're willing to confess, we can consider it a way for you to atone for your crimes. However, how you'll be tried is up to the judge, but we can help you apply for a pardon."
Zhou Chaobin knew what the tricks were all about. Since the police were willing to say this, it meant that if he confessed, it would be of great significance to them.
It means having made significant contributions.
His chances of survival are very high.
Zhou Chaobin let out a heavy sigh.
Chapter 162 Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission
After Zhou Chaobin finished speaking, Wang Xin immediately said sternly.
Where would you like to start listening?
After exchanging a glance, Wang Xin and Ma Kui spoke up.
"Let's start from the bidding meeting for the Xujia Kiln Coal Mine. How did you threaten those coal mine company owners, and how did Zuo Wenxiang die?"
Can I have a cigarette?
Zhou Chaobin said something, and Wang Xin raised an eyebrow.
"You have quite a lot of demands!"
Ma Kui stopped him for a moment, then took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, took one out, and handed it to Zhou Chaobin, lighting it for him.