booktalesy Chapter 48 The Man Who Planted the Bug Revealed His True Colors
Chapter 48 The Man Who Planted the Bug Revealed His True Colors
Wu Zhiyuan handed Lin Keke a tissue and said softly, "Don't say that. Faced with such a beast, any person with a conscience would stand up. Keke, aren't you going to call the police?"
Lin Keke shook her head: "He didn't succeed, so let it go. I don't want to ruin my reputation."
Besides, doing that would be unfair to Tao Yong.
Wu Zhiyuan didn't press the matter: "Alright, I'll send you a copy of the video. With this video, it'll be like having a talisman. Tao Sizhong won't dare to do anything to you again."
Lin Ke wiped away her tears with a tissue: "Zhiyuan, I'll move out of the villa in a few days."
This villa never belonged to me. Living here makes me feel like a forgotten concubine of the emperor in ancient times, trapped in this magnificent cage.
Every time I come back, I feel cold and suffocated.
I've made up my mind. I'll find the right time to completely sever ties with the Tao family.
I want to say goodbye to the past completely and start a life that truly belongs to me.
Wu Zhiyuan encouraged him, saying, "Tao Yong's act of concealing the truth and deceiving his wife into marriage is very immoral."
It's true that he's good to you, but you've also sacrificed several years of your youth for him.
You owe him nothing. Choosing to leave now is taking responsibility for yourself and is the beginning of pursuing true happiness.
Lin Keke nodded heavily: "Thank you, Zhiyuan. You're right, I shouldn't be bound by the shadows of the past anymore."
Are you free this weekend? I need to move. Before I got married, I bought a studio apartment near my workplace, but it's been vacant for the past two years, and I'd like to move there. Can you help me with the move?
Wu Zhiyuan readily agreed: "Of course."
After chatting for a while, Wu Zhiyuan got up to say goodbye.
It was clear that Lin Keke was somewhat reluctant to part ways.
……
After arriving at work, Xu Youwei called Wu Zhiyuan into the inner room.
"Zhiyuan, the National Security Bureau just called me and said that after testing, the bugging device they found last time wasn't one of the more advanced types."
Instead, it uses a concealed recording and memory storage method, which has the advantages of no signal transmission, making it difficult to be detected, and the built-in lithium battery can last for several months.
The downside is that the device needs to be recovered before the files can be exported. This means that the person who planted the bug could come back in.
The National Security Bureau stated that this type of eavesdropping device has another advantage: it is difficult to trace because it does not transmit files via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
If fingerprints are used, it is possible to detect the problem, but it would involve a large-scale operation and have a negative impact.
Zhiyuan, didn't you say you installed surveillance cameras in your office? Keep an eye out and see if anyone comes in again.
Wu Zhiyuan quickly said, "Secretary Xu, I understand."
The person who installed it will definitely find a chance to come back and retrieve it. He doesn't know we've discovered the bugging device; he won't come during the day, only at night.
But his every move will be under surveillance. It won't be long before he's exposed for what he truly is.
……
Governor Jiang Jun visited Longcheng for research.
Xu Youwei, Ai Kun and other city leaders accompanied him.
Our first stop was Jintang Group.
First, there was a tour, during which Zhang Wanlin introduced the group's business segments, development plans, and economic and social benefits in great detail.
Jiang Jun gave it high praise: "The development history of Jintang Group is a microcosm of the vigorous development of the private economy in Longcheng and even our province."
As an outstanding entrepreneur, Mr. Zhang possesses vision, courage, and a strong sense of responsibility, making significant contributions to local economic and social development.
Subsequently, Jiang Jun chaired a symposium for private enterprises.
Xu Youwei, representing the municipal Party committee and government, delivered a speech, highlighting the series of measures and achievements of Longcheng City in optimizing the business environment and supporting the development of the private economy, including key support for leading enterprises such as Jintang Group.
In his speech, Jiang Jun first affirmed the work of Longcheng City, and then said: "Comrades Youwei and Ai Kun, leading cadres, especially principal leading cadres, must deeply understand the important policy of 'two unwavering commitments'."
We should show more concern, support, and guidance for private enterprises, especially leading enterprises like Jintang Group that have made significant contributions and have great potential.
He paused, glanced at Xu Youwei, and continued, "In the process of enterprise development, it is inevitable to encounter various problems; this is an objective law."
We need to look at the mainstream, the big picture, and the long term.
We cannot demand perfection or nitpick just because there are some problems in development.
We must focus on resolving the bottlenecks, difficulties, and pain points that hinder enterprise development, so that entrepreneurs can operate with peace of mind, develop with confidence, and concentrate on innovation…
Xu Youwei knew that Chiang Kai-shek's army was giving him a warning. The metaphor of "nitpicking" carried a lot of weight; it was almost a formal warning.
After concluding his research trip, Jiang Jun returned to the provincial capital.
Back in his office, Xu Youwei spoke with Wu Zhiyuan: "Zhiyuan, Governor Jiang's arrival has really put a tight rein on us!"
After a moment of contemplation, Wu Zhiyuan said, "Secretary Xu, Zhang Wanlin destroyed evidence, appeased the parties involved, and even got high-ranking officials to endorse him. This shows that he is panicked and afraid of being exposed."
Putting aside everything else, the fact that he raped Qingqing is enough to get him sentenced to several years, but his problems go far beyond that.
I suspect that the fund he established to care for impoverished girls was not actually for helping them, but rather a platform and tool for him to abuse them.
The last time I heard from Qingqing's mother, she said that the girl who lured Qingqing was named Wang Caifeng, and that Wang Caifeng was even filming the incident when Zhang Wanlin assaulted Qingqing.
Wang Caifeng definitely knows a lot of things, and Qingqing is unlikely to be the only girl she seduced.
Xu Youwei nodded solemnly: "Yes, Wang Caifeng is both a suspect and a witness, but I suspect Zhang Wanlin may destroy the evidence and form a pact of silence just in case."
Wu Zhiyuan chimed in, "Yes, the police can use Wang Caifeng as a breakthrough point in the future, but I have a feeling that, given Zhang Wanlin's ruthlessness, might he make Wang Caifeng disappear from the face of the earth?"
Xu Youwei paced back and forth in his office with his hands behind his back: "Zhiyuan, I have personally participated in the investigation of many cases involving organized crime and gangs. It is common for criminal gangs to kill people to cover up their crimes."
But we've already alerted her; it wouldn't be appropriate to continue investigating Wang Caifeng's whereabouts.
The public security system is complex. The previous director of the municipal public security bureau was Tao Sizhong, and the current director of the municipal public security bureau has a close relationship with Mayor Ai Kun. He is not one of my people.
If word gets out and Zhang Wanlin complains to the provincial authorities, I'll be in a very difficult position.
After a pause, Xu Youwei said, "Originally, I planned to go to the provincial capital to report this week, but after thinking it over, I decided to go later."
Currently, the only conclusive evidence is that Zhang Wanlin concealed the number of deaths in the mining accident. Based solely on this, it's not credible to conclude that Zhang Wanlin has serious problems. Let's wait and see.
Wu Zhiyuan could understand Xu Youwei's concerns. Everything should be based on evidence. Although Zhang Wanlin had committed many evils and had a long history of misdeeds, without solid evidence and without a public investigation, it would be difficult to convince the main leaders of the provincial party committee.
Xu Youwei said, "Zhiyuan, this is a battle that will test your patience and wisdom."
Remember, temporary concessions are not for compromise, but for a more precise and powerful strike.
……
Around 11 p.m., Wu Zhiyuan checked the security camera footage on his phone and discovered that someone had used a key card to open his office door.