Chapter 6 — Thirty Million Yuan and One Slander

Breakthrough Two hours later. Lawyer Truong called back.

“Chief Hua, I found it.”

“Liu Wei's 220,000 yuan gambling debt at 'Long brother' in the west of the city... someone paid it off three days ago in full."

“The person who paid was not Liu Wei.”

“But a person named Ly Tu, paid in cash.”

“But we used a number of ways to verify this person's true identity.”

“He is a driver for Hoanh Vien Construction Company, Chu Hoanh's company.”

"Furthermore, that afternoon, Chu Hoanh's company account had a payment of 220,000 yuan."

“The list reads: construction vehicle repair fees.”

I held the phone tightly, the corner of my lips curled up in a cold smile. Vuong Kien Quoc. He thought he had done everything so tightly that there were no gaps. But he didn't know... In this world, if you do something, it will definitely leave a trace. I immediately passed this information to Ly Kien Quan. His side also conveyed good news. They found Liu Wei in the Tinh Tam Cac tea shop.

"The person has been controlled and is being brought back."

There was a bit of excitement in Ly Kien Quan's voice.

"But his mouth was very stiff. He kept saying he was sick at home that day."

“Comrade Hua Tinh, the evidence you just found came at the right time.”

“This is the key to opening his mouth.”

Half an hour later. At the temporary working location of the inspection team. I met Liu Wei again. He was led in by two staff on both sides. His face was as white as paper. Whole body trembled. When he saw me, his eyes were immediately filled with fear, not daring to look straight. I walked over and sat across from him.

“Or should I still call you Deputy Head Liu?”

“We've been working together for three years.”

“I wonder… have I not treated you badly?”

Liu Wei's head bowed even lower. My whole body was shaking like a leaf.

“Chief… Head of Department Hua… I… I don't know what you're talking about…”

“Don't know?”

I smiled softly.

“So do you know who paid for your 220,000 yuan gambling debt from Brother Long?”

Liu Wei suddenly raised his head. Eyes full of horror. As if he couldn't believe I knew that.

"I don't know any Long brothers! I don't gamble!"

He still tried to argue. I pushed a photo in front of him. In the photo is Ly Tu, Chu Hoanh's driver, carrying a black bag and entering Long brother's underground casino. The camera records clearly.

“Do you know this person?”

“Chu Hoanh's driver, Ly Tu.”

“He used 220,000 yuan in cash to pay off your debt.”

“And that money... comes from Hoanh Vien Construction's account.”

I looked straight at him.

“Liu Wei, forged state documents, stole seals, slandered superiors.”

“Those are all serious crimes.”

“But if you are forced, and proactively testify and become a cooperative witness, the law will give you a chance to be treated lightly.”

“And if you continue to be stubborn, taking on all the blame for others…”

“What awaits you ahead is many crimes combined, at least ten years in prison.”

“Just because a King of Kien Quoc treats you like a pawn, is it worth it?”

Every word I said was like a hammer hitting his defensive mentality. Liu Wei's face turned from pale to purple. Cold sweat fell drop by drop on his forehead. He opened his mouth, a hoarse sound coming from his throat. Still trying to struggle one last time. I looked at him and sighed softly. Then throw out the last straw.

“You know, My wife is ready to file for divorce in court."

“If you go to prison, your house, car, savings... all have to be given in half to her.”

“Your daughter is... just starting elementary school this year, right?”

“How will he have to live… with a father with a criminal record?”

Liu Wei burst into tears. The defensive mentality completely collapsed. He collapsed on the table, sobbing.

“I said! I said it all!”

“It's King Kien Quoc! It's all because he sent me to do it!”

“He gave me a fake document and told me to come into your office and get it stamped!”

“He said that after the job is done, he will let me be the head of the department and help me pay off my gambling debt!”

“Please give me a chance… I don't want to go to jail…”

Heartbreaking cries echoed throughout the room. Next to me, Ly Kien Quan signaled the scribe behind him. Then he turned to look at me. There was a little more admiration in his eyes.

“Comrade Hua Tinh.”

“Thank you.”

“It's time… to collect the net.”

The operation to arrest Vuong Kien Quoc was secretly launched that afternoon. But the process was not smooth. The inspection team missed. Vuong Kien Quoc... disappeared. He's not at the office. Don't go home either. The phone turned off, as if it had disappeared from the world.

“He must have heard the news!”

Ly Kien Quan's voice on the phone was full of frustration and anger.

“Within us… there are his people!”

This result did not surprise me at all. Vuong Kien Quoc worked in the department for many years, his relationships were intertwined, his roots were deep and difficult to uproot. Such a large campaign by the inspection team cannot be absolutely discreet.

“He couldn't run far.”

I calmly analyze.

“Now you definitely have control over all transportation hubs like the airport and train station.”

“Wanting to leave the city right now… is almost impossible.”

“He must be hiding in a place he considers absolutely safe.”

“A place you won't expect.”

“The place of the person he trusts the most.”

“Who is the person he trusts the most?” Ly Kien Quan immediately asked.

I was silent for a few seconds. A face appeared in my head. Always bring a professional and skillful smile in every relationship.