Chapter 13 — Thirty Million Yuan and One Slander

“He all has an intricate network of relationships.”

“Ton Le's testimony is important though.”

“But she was also a participant.”

“The credibility of the testimony… will be reduced.”

“And Lam Dao and Vuong Kien Quoc…”

“Now everyone is like a bird afraid of a bent branch.”

“Hide and don't show your face.”

“We don't have strong enough evidence to finish it off.”

“If we act hastily…”

“He can absolutely use his network of contacts.”

“Turn the whole incident… into nothing.”

“Even…”

“It could still come back to bite us back.”

The words of Ly Kien Quan. Like a bucket of cold water. Quenching the hope that had just sparked in me. The opponent is a giant shark like Tran Dong. The evidence in our hands... Still too little.

“So what do we do now?”

“Should we just ignore it?”

I don't have the heart to ask.

“Of course not.”

A cold light flashed in Ly Kien Quan's eyes.

“He has his network of contacts.”

“There is my superior sword.”

“I have reported the entire current situation…”

“Directly surpass the level and send it to the Provincial Disciplinary Inspection Committee.”

“The superiors take this matter very seriously.”

“They gave instructions.”

“Secret investigation, collection of steel evidence, one catch!”

“Now, we need to find the core evidence.”

“Something that could nail them all.”

“For example… their books.”

Ly Kien Quan looked at me.

“Did Ton Le ever say where they usually meet?”

“Or where to keep important things?”

I tried to remember every sentence Ton Le said in the cafe. She once mentioned the high-class clubhouse. Once mentioned the hotel. But those places... They're all too public. A cautious person like Tran Dong. It's impossible to leave the core secret there. On the USB that Qin Yue sent me... A seemingly normal chat suddenly flashed in my mind. It was a conversation between Ton Le and a rich lady.

“Le Le, do you want to go to Son Trang Van Dinh to bathe in the hot springs this weekend?”

“Don't go anywhere, that place is not cleaned on weekends.”

"President Tran and they will meet there. It's inconvenient for us to come."

Son Trang Van Dinh! A private resort on the outskirts of the city. Not open to the public. Only serves special members. The security system is extremely strict. The boss behind that place is Tran Dong.

“Son Trang Van Dinh!”

I immediately told my guess to Ly Kien Quan. He slapped his thigh hard.

"That's right! That's the place!"

“That is Tran Dong's headquarters!”

“It's also the place he believes is the safest!”

“If there really are records…”

“It must be hidden in that manor!”

His emotions clearly became agitated.

“I'll immediately go get a search warrant!”

“We have to get evidence before they can react!”

Look at Ly Kien Quan's decisive actions. A vague feeling of insecurity arose in my heart. Someone like Tran Dong. It is possible to set up such a large chess board. Didn't you think that we would investigate Son Trang Van Dinh? Another trap? Lam Dao's words constantly echoed in my head.

“You are touching… a chessboard that you cannot touch.”

We seem to have reached the edge of the chessboard. But a real chess player. Which country does he want to go to? Just when my thoughts were confused. Ly Kien Quan's phone suddenly rang rang out. He answered the phone. Just listen to a few sentences. His face immediately changed drastically.

“Lam Dao appeared?”

The other end of the line said something more. Ly Kien Quan's face became extremely unsightly. He hung up. Hit the steering wheel hard.

“Something happened.”

He looked at me. Voice hoarse.

“Lam Dao just led his men into our temporary detention point.”

“The name is to interrogate important witnesses!”

My heart sank to the bottom. He wants to kill everyone! Besides me and Ton Le. He is the only person who can denounce Vuong Kien Quoc and Lam Dao. If he dies. The chain of evidence will be completely broken.

“How many people did he bring with him?”

“Can our people hold it?”

I asked urgently.

“The detention point only has four of us.”

Ly Kien Quan gritted his teeth.

“Lam Dao brought a squad of criminal police, fully armed!”

“He tried to rob people!”

"Turn around now! Go to the detention point!"

Ly Kien Quan roared at the driver. At the same time hold the walkie-talkie. Urgently mobilize forces.

"Group one, group two! Unfollow Son Trang Van Dinh!"

“Immediately speed up the reinforcement of the warehouse in the west of the city!”

“Request the command center of the City Police Department!”

“Order Lam Dao to immediately stop acting!”

“He is abusing his power!”

“Request support from the armed police team!”

"Repeat! Request support from the martial police team!"

The car drove like crazy on the road. My heart was also pulled into my throat. I didn't expect Lam Dao to be so crazy. He dared to publicly lead the criminal police. Rushed straight into the inspection team's detention point. This is no longer a confrontation. This is a blatant declaration of war. He no longer cares about exposure. Single goal. It's killing all the witnesses before we get the last piece of evidence.

“It's not enough time…”

Ly Kien Quan looked at the jammed red line on the map. Blue veins appeared on his forehead.

“From here to the warehouse west of the city…”

“Even the fastest would take forty minutes.”

“By the time we get there… everything will be late.”

Hopeless. A heavy despair covered the entire cabin. We could only stare blankly at the enemy who raised his blade high. But helpless, unable to do anything. Could it be that... just like that, you lose?