Absolute power in officialdom

Chapter 217 Honey Trap

After listening to Xia Wenping's report, Wu Zhiyuan sneered, "Honey trap? You want to use such despicable means to completely ruin the investors' reputation?"

Alright, then let's turn the tables and lure them into a trap!

Xia Wenping suggested, "Secretary Wu, I'm thinking, if we only arrest a few prostitutes, Song Xiaolong might just shift all the blame onto them and wash his hands of it."

Today, we'll not only arrest the prostitutes and the thugs behind these honey traps, but we'll also round up the masterminds, the liaisons, and the police officers who responded to the scene—making them all walk into our trap in a perfect show!

Wu Zhiyuan frowned: "Catching someone in the act can certainly solidify the evidence, but this matter is a bit tricky."

The officers who responded to the call were undoubtedly from within the county public security bureau, either from the public security brigade or the police station, and all of them had close ties with Song Dalong.

They carried identification and appeared under the guise of carrying out official duties.

If we expose them on the spot and arrest them, things will escalate.

Police arresting other police officers has a negative impact if it gets out; it damages the image of the police force and makes the public question the credibility of law enforcement.

If we don't take them into custody on the spot and interrogate them immediately, we fear they might tamper with the crime scene or collude to give false testimony.

Wu Zhiyuan's concerns are not unfounded.

Xia Wenping nodded: "Secretary Wu, your concerns are valid. When police arrest other police officers, regardless of right or wrong, it will be seen as infighting and a scandal by the public, which will seriously damage the overall image and credibility of our public security force."

After some discussion, a more meticulous and comprehensive plan was quietly laid out under the cover of night.

As night falls, the Qingshan Hotel, the best hotel in Qingshan County, is brightly lit.

After the inspection, the county hosted a banquet for Wei Guochun and his delegation.

After the meal, Wu Zhiyuan and Xia Wenping accompanied Wei Guochun back to his hotel room.

At the dinner table, Wu Zhiyuan felt it inappropriate to reveal Song Xiaolong's scheme, as it would spoil the atmosphere of the banquet.

Back in his hotel room, Wu Zhiyuan finally told the truth: "Mr. Wei, there's something I need to tell you, and I hope to get your understanding and cooperation."

Wei Guochun's first reaction was that some people in Qingshan County were going to cause trouble again.

Sure enough, Wu Zhiyuan said, "According to reliable intelligence we have, a group of criminals are planning to set you, General Manager Chen, General Manager Zhou, and others up tonight in an attempt to frame you and cause the Qingshan Gorge investment project to fail before it even begins."

Next, Xia Wenping briefly described the schemes of Song Xiaolong that he knew about—arranging for prostitutes to come to his door, then calling the police to "arrest them for prostitution," and then spreading rumors online.

Wei Guochun shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Secretary Wu, this is hardly an inspection; it's a nerve-wracking experience!"

They actually resorted to such despicable tactics to stop investment!

The business environment in Qingshan County remains terrible!

After a pause, Wei Guochun said with a solemn expression, "Thank you, Secretary Wu, for your frankness. This has shocked and disappointed us greatly."

If our personal safety cannot be guaranteed here, and we could be framed at any time, then we must reassess the risks of our investment.

Wu Zhiyuan quickly said, "President Wei, please don't be angry, and please don't completely lose faith in Qingshan County."

Upon learning of this situation, Secretary Gan was furious and instructed the public security department to resolutely crack down on this criminal gang, eradicate it completely, and restore justice to investors!

We're here tonight to protect you all and to bring this gang of criminals to justice!

He paused, then said earnestly, "But to achieve this, we need your cooperation."

We plan to use this as a pretext to lure them out of their hiding place, make them walk into our trap, arrest them on the spot, and secure all the evidence.

This will not only completely eradicate this scourge, but also demonstrate to the outside world the county party committee and government's firm determination to optimize the business environment and crack down on illegal activities!

Wei Guochun hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Secretary Wu, how do you require our cooperation? Is there any danger?"

Wu Zhiyuan explained, "We judged that the prostitutes they sent would most likely knock on the door under the guise of room service, massage, or a friend's visit."

We will arrange for plainclothes police officers to hide in your rooms in advance, such as in the bathroom, closet, or blind spots in the living room.

Once the other party enters the room and begins to commit illegal acts or verbal extortion, our police officers will appear in time to take them into custody.

At the same time, we will also set up surveillance around the hotel and in the corridors, and arrest the thugs who are waiting outside and those corrupt individuals who have been bribed and are ready to respond to the police call.

To ensure your absolute safety, our police officers will provide full protection and will never allow you to be harmed.

Throughout the process, you just need to rest as usual, and open the door if the other party knocks.

Of course, if you feel this is inappropriate or risky, we can adjust the plan, such as having our police officers handle the situation directly when the other party knocks on the door. However, that might alert the suspect and result in an incomplete chain of evidence.

Wei Guochun called Chen Qiming and Zhou Zhenhua over and explained the situation.

Chen Qiming nodded and said, "I'm willing to cooperate. If we don't expose these people, even if we invest in the future, we'll never have peace."

Zhou Zhenhua also said, "Since Secretary Wu is so frank and has such a meticulous plan, we can cooperate."

Wei Guochun finally made the decision: "Okay! Secretary Wu, we will cooperate! Just tell us what you need us to do."

I'm also very curious to see just what kind of demons and monsters dare to be so arrogant!

Wu Zhiyuan solemnly said, "Thank you for your trust and support! I assure you that after tonight, the investment environment in Qingshan County will undergo a complete transformation!"

The plan was then put into action.

Xia Wenping transferred his trusted confidants to the area.

Dressed in plainclothes and carrying body cameras, they quietly entered the suites of Wei Guochun, Chen Qiming, and Zhou Zhenhua beforehand, hiding behind the curtains or in the bathroom.

Time passed second by second.

Around 11 p.m., surveillance footage showed three young women dressed provocatively and alluringly loitering in the hotel lobby for a while before taking the elevator upstairs.

"Attention, targets spotted, three women. All teams, prepare."

Xia Wenping was in the monitoring room, issuing commands through his headset.

The three women stepped out of the elevator, looked around, and then walked towards the doors of Wei Guochun, Chen Qiming, and Zhou Zhenhua's rooms respectively.

A girl walked to Wei Guochun's door and rang the doorbell.

Inside the room, Wei Guochun glanced at the plainclothes police officer hidden behind the curtains, who gestured for him to relax.

Wei Guoping walked to the door, looked through the peephole, and then opened the door.

"Who are you looking for?" Wei Guochun asked.

The girl outside the door gave a charming smile: "Good evening, sir. Would you like a massage?"

We are from the hotel's specialty wellness department; our professional techniques can help you relieve fatigue.

As she spoke, she deliberately puffed out her ample breasts.

"No need, thank you," Wei Zhiyuan said, and was about to close the door.

"Sir, please don't close the door so soon." The girl held the door shut, her voice even more coquettish. "We're very professional, your satisfaction is guaranteed. The price is negotiable..."

The girl seized the opportunity to brace herself against the door, twisted around and squeezed in, then closed the door behind her with practiced ease.

"Oh, sir, don't be in such a hurry to refuse. Give it a try, I guarantee it will be comfortable and safe. Both full-body and mini-massage services are available."

The detectives hiding behind the curtains and in the bathroom saw everything clearly, and their body cameras captured it all.

"Get out! Get out! I'm a respectable person, I don't need any services! No 'massage,' no 'small massage,' nothing!"

"Brother, I'm only eighteen years old. I haven't been in this line of work for long. I have a younger brother who's still in school. We're really broke, which is why I've taken this step. Please have pity on me."

The girl pretended to be pitiful as she took off her clothes.

Wei Guochun pushed the girl toward the door and said sternly, "Get out! If you don't leave, I'm calling the police!"

The girl suddenly tore at her clothes, crying and shouting, "You molested me and even tried to call the police! I only work as a 'small massage parlor,' and you're forcing me into 'big massage'!"

The girl took off all her clothes.

Wei Guochun was not afraid at all.

Just then, someone knocked on the door.

"Who is it?" Wei Guochun asked.

"waiter!"

Wei Guochun opened the door, only to find two fierce-looking, burly men.

The girl began to cry to the burly man, "Cousin, I only want a regular massage, but this uncle insisted on forcing me to get a full-service massage. If you hadn't arrived in time, my innocence would have been violated!"

The burly man sneered at Wei Guochun and said, "You tried to rape my cousin. Should we call the police or settle this privately?"

Another burly man was filming with his phone.

Wei Guochun feigned fear: "Brother, I didn't rape this girl. She came in on her own. I didn't do anything."

"Bullshit! Who tore my cousin's clothes off? Did she take them off herself?"

She's my cousin. Her family is poor, and to earn money, she does massage services at people's homes. But she only performs, not sells her body; she's still a virgin! And you, you old scoundrel, almost violated her tonight!

Wei Guochun feigned hesitation.

The girl cried, "Cousin, why haven't you called the police yet? Let them arrest this old scoundrel!"

The burly man taking photos pretended to call the police, while Wei Guochun feigned pleading, "Brothers, please don't call the police, let's talk this out. Name your price?"

"Five hundred thousand."

"Oh, so many?"

"Hmph, I didn't even say five million! You're the big boss, five hundred thousand is just a drop in the ocean for you, isn't it?"