Absolute power in officialdom

Chapter 52: 3 Key Suspects

Wu Zhiyuan made a quick decision and said to Sun Runcai, "Brother Runcai, you are right! The conventional channels are too risky."

"Please wait a moment, I will immediately report to Secretary Xu and request instructions on the next steps!"

He walked to the side and dialed Xu Youwei's cell phone.

It was already late at night, but the phone was answered after only three rings. Xu Youwei's clear and steady voice came through: "Zhiyuan, is it urgent that you're calling so late?"

"Secretary Xu, I have a major emergency to report to you!" Wu Zhiyuan briefly reported on how he had unexpectedly rescued Wang Caifeng by the reservoir that night, captured two assassins under Qin Shousheng's orders, and obtained crucial confessions.

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, followed by Xu Youwei's resolute voice: "Good! Well done! Zhiyuan, you've done a great job!"

This not only saved a life, but also provided a direct breakthrough to expose the dark secrets of Zhang Wanlin's criminal gang!

He pondered for a moment and immediately made a decision: "The conventional detention locations are indeed unsafe and lack confidentiality."

In that case, you should immediately transfer the person to the city's armed police detachment camp.

I immediately contacted Colonel Zhao Feng, the commander of the city's Armed Police Detachment. He is my old classmate and absolutely reliable.

The armed police detachment is heavily guarded and independent of the local system, making it the safest place at present.

"You hand the person over to Captain Zhao, and he will arrange for absolutely reliable soldiers to guard him, ensuring his safety without any mishap!"

"Yes, Secretary Xu! We'll act immediately!" Wu Zhiyuan breathed a sigh of relief; the Armed Police detachment was undoubtedly the best choice.

After arriving in Longcheng, Xu Youwei stayed in the dormitory of the Armed Police Detachment.

The reason for staying here is not entirely for personal safety, but because the place is heavily guarded and not just anyone can enter, thus blocking the way for many gift-givers.

Furthermore, Zhao Feng, the commander of the Armed Police detachment, was his childhood friend and classmate.

Sun Runcai's eyes lit up: "The Armed Police Detachment? That's great! That's an impregnable fortress; even if Zhang Wanlin's arms are long enough, he can't reach inside!"

Lin Keke quickly checked whether Fei Ge and Da Hu's ropes were secure, and comforted the still-shaken Wang Caifeng: "Wang Caifeng, you are safe now."

Next, we will take you to a completely safe place where Zhang Wanlin cannot kill you.

All you need to do is cooperate with the investigation and confess everything you know about Zhang Wanlin's crimes in order to get leniency. That's your only way out.

Wang Caifeng, as if grasping at a straw, nodded repeatedly: "I'll tell you everything, as long as you can protect me..."

The group acted swiftly.

Sun Runcai and his companions put Fei Ge and Da Hu, who were still whining, on the back of the van and kept them under guard.

Wu Zhiyuan and Lin Keke then took Wang Caifeng into Wu Zhiyuan's car.

The two cars, one after the other, drove away from the quiet and dark reservoir area and sped towards the city of Longcheng.

During the journey, Wu Zhiyuan received a call from Xu Youwei, who informed him that he had made arrangements with Zhao Feng, the commander of the city's Armed Police Detachment, and that he would personally welcome them at the Armed Police Detachment's camp.

Wu Zhiyuan gripped the steering wheel tightly, glancing at the rearview mirror from time to time to make sure no vehicles were following him.

Lin Keke sat in the back row, comforting Wang Caifeng who was still trembling, while vigilantly observing the surrounding environment.

Sun Runcai's van followed closely behind, inside which were two assassins, tightly controlled and with deathly pale faces.

Meanwhile, deep within the city's armed police detachment camp, in front of an inconspicuous detached building, two figures stood under a streetlamp.

It was Xu Youwei, the municipal party secretary, and Senior Colonel Zhao Feng, the commander of the armed police detachment.

Xu Youwei was wearing a jacket, while Zhao Feng was in a crisp military uniform. Although it was late at night, their military bearing was still impeccable, and their brows revealed the fortitude of soldiers.

"Old Zhao, I'm really sorry to have troubled you this time," Xu Youwei said in a low voice.

Zhao Feng waved his hand: "Old classmate, you're being too polite."

Combating crime and maintaining peace in the region, the military and local authorities are one family.

"You can rest assured in my yard. Even if it were the King of Heaven himself, let alone a few thugs, he wouldn't be able to touch a hair on anyone's head!"

At that moment, a duty officer jogged over, stood at attention, and saluted: "Reporting to the detachment commander, the sentry at the gate reports that two vehicles are requesting entry, and the license plate numbers have been verified!"

Zhao Feng's tone was authoritative: "Let them through! Lead them directly this way!"

"Yes, sir!" The staff officer accepted the order and left.

Soon, two beams of headlights approached from afar, and Wu Zhiyuan's car and Sun Runcai's bread truck slowly drove into the camp and stopped in front of Zhao Feng and Xu Youwei.

Wu Zhiyuan and Lin Keke quickly got out of the car.

Seeing Xu Youwei and a powerful senior colonel personally greeting them late at night, the two felt a surge of warmth in their hearts.

"Secretary Xu! Captain Zhao!" Wu Zhiyuan quickly stepped forward to greet them.

"Have you brought everyone safely?" Xu Youwei asked with concern, his gaze sweeping over the two vehicles.

"I brought everything, everything went smoothly!" Wu Zhiyuan gestured for Sun Runcai to open the bread truck door.

Commander Zhao Feng was decisive and efficient. Without waiting for a word, he waved his hand, and several soldiers who had been waiting on the side immediately stepped forward.

Working in pairs, they quickly and professionally pulled Fei Ge and Da Hu out of the bread truck.

Another female soldier then helped Wang Caifeng off the vehicle.

"Take them inside and separate them! Strictly follow the pre-arranged guard plan!" Zhao Feng ordered.

"Yes, sir!" the soldiers responded immediately, quickly leading the three suspects into the small building.

The entire process was quiet, fast, and professional, demonstrating extremely high efficiency and discipline.

Xu Youwei said to Zhao Feng, "Old Zhao, I'm leaving this to you."

Zhao Feng solemnly promised: "Understood! I will arrange for the most reliable political work cadres to participate, ensuring both safety and strategy."

If you need to conduct an interrogation, please contact me anytime. I will fully cooperate.

Xu Youwei patted Zhao Feng's shoulder affectionately: "It's so late, I'm sorry to disturb your rest, go back to sleep."

Zhao Feng laughed heartily: "Old classmate, what are you saying? I'm a soldier, staying up all night is just a regular thing for me."

You, on the other hand, still have tough battles to fight ahead and need more rest.

Don't worry, leave this to me, everything will be fine!

The two shook hands firmly, everything understood without words.

Zhao Feng turned back to the small building and personally arranged the guarding and follow-up matters.

After everything was arranged, Xu Youwei said to Wu Zhiyuan and the others, "You've all worked hard! It's getting late, you should go back and rest."

Xu Youwei's gaze finally fell on Wu Zhiyuan: "Zhiyuan, let's discuss this again first thing tomorrow morning, no, it should be first thing this morning."

Lin Keke went to the restroom.

Sun Runcai patted Wu Zhiyuan on the shoulder with a mischievous grin and whispered, "Going to the reservoir and woods with a policewoman so late at night, are you planning to have sex in the wild?"

"Nonsense!" Wu Zhiyuan glared at Sun Runcai.

"Then how do you explain being with her late at night?" Sun Runcai pressed for an answer.

Wu Zhiyuan, not wanting to explain further, changed the subject: "Runcai, just mind your own business. I'm a bachelor, but you're a married man, so don't go around having affairs."

Sun Runcai chuckled, "It's true you're a bachelor, but don't forget, Lin Keke is Tao Sizhong's daughter-in-law."