lcionline Chapter 119 Giving Up in the End! Stop being so dramatic, Hou Liangping!
Chapter 119 Giving Up in the End! Stop being so dramatic, Hou Liangping!
"Cai Chenggong, what do you mean?"
"Do you think you can threaten me by recording a few words?"
Zhong Xiaoai glared menacingly at Cai Chenggong.
If I had a gun.
Given her fiery temper, she would have definitely smashed Cai Chenggong's head in.
What level is a bankrupt small businessman?
How dare you threaten me?!
Cai Chenggong, unperturbed, picked up the bottle and poured the last bit of wine into a glass.
After finishing, they would shake it a bit, as if afraid that it hadn't been poured out completely.
"Sister-in-law, please don't say such harsh things?"
"I never meant to threaten you."
"Nobody wanted things to turn out like this, but it is what it is now."
"In my opinion, let's not blame each other. Everyone is at fault and has done wrong."
"Now I don't want to go bankrupt and be burdened with debt, and you also want to get back your savings of many years."
"What other options do we have besides cooperation? Do we really have to fight to the death, resulting in mutual destruction?"
Zhong Xiaoai pointed to the cassette recorder.
"You think you can fight me to the death with this piece of junk? What kind of daydream are you having?"
Cai Chenggong took a sip of his drink and said with a smile:
"Didn't you notice it wasn't even turned on to record? I was just using it to play tapes!"
"As for what's recorded on the tape, I won't say, you all probably understand."
"How did those projects in Linjiang Province go about winning the bids, and who were involved...?"
Upon hearing this, Zhong Xiaoai could no longer hold back.
Suddenly, he grabbed the cassette recorder and slammed it to the ground.
Snap!
The tape recorder was smashed, and various parts were flying everywhere.
The cassette tape in the tape recorder was also thrown out.
"Throw it away, smash it!"
“I have plenty more tapes with the same recordings; you can’t possibly smash them all.”
"In addition, I have prepared a lot of materials that I can send to major media outlets and the General Affairs Council at any time."
After saying that, Cai Chenggong put down his wine glass.
He sat with his arms folded in front of his chest, leaning back in his chair, looking completely indifferent.
"Son of a bitch!"
"We were trying to help you out of kindness, and this is how you treat us? Have you lost your conscience?"
Zhong Xiaoai was furious, like a raging lioness.
Hou Liangping stood protectively in front of her.
I'm at my wit's end.
I never imagined things would turn out this way.
If I had known this would happen, I shouldn't have advised Cai Chenggong to persevere, nor should I have let my wife and father-in-law know that Dafeng Factory couldn't survive.
Now, instead of helping, they have accelerated the bankruptcy of Dafeng Factory, putting both parties in a difficult situation.
On one side was his furious wife.
On one side is his childhood friend who has taken life and death lightly.
Hou Liangping was caught in the middle, which was naturally very uncomfortable.
of course.
What worries him most is his future.
If the two sides fail to reach an agreement, Tsai Cheng-cheng will go all out and send out the recording.
Then not only will his wife and father-in-law suffer, but he himself will also be held responsible.
The case that Fan Jian got into has now implicated a large number of people.
At such a critical moment, my father-in-law was sent to Linjiang Province for education and rectification, far away from the center of power.
If Cai Chenggong were to reappear at this moment and try to take us all down with him...
Then everyone is truly doomed!
Thinking of this, Hou Liangping quickly advised:
"Can we all calm down? Our infighting and fighting will only benefit others!"
"Don't talk about fighting to the death. If we really go down together, our lives are over!"
"Wait a moment!"
Cai Chenggong interjected with a laugh, "I've already been detained before, I won't go back in."
"If we really have to die together, my reputation will just get a little worse, and I'll end up with a mountain of debt."
"But you two are different; your bright futures are over!"
"Moreover, Zhong Shuji holds a high position of power and influence; what if he ruins his reputation in his later years..."
Zhong Xiaoai picked up the bowl and smashed it at Cai Chenggong.
Cai Chenggong nimbly dodged.
With a crash, the bowl shattered on the floor.
"Sister-in-law, if that's your attitude, then we can't talk!"
"But you need to think carefully, is it really worth it to completely fall out with me?"
Hou Liangping quickly said, "Erpi, stop talking!"
Zhong Xiaoai looked at Hou Liangping with tears in her eyes.
"What do you suggest we do? Are we really going to cooperate with him? Who knows if he'll just make things worse for us?"
Cai Chenggong hurriedly said, "I'm here to talk about cooperation and making money, not to harm you."
“You don’t want to lose your secure jobs, your future, and your power, and I don’t want to end up on the streets, unable to afford food.”
"Since that's the case, let's cooperate! As long as you're willing to cooperate, I have plenty of ways to get the money safely and discreetly!"
"Moreover, my requirements are not high. I only need to earn 20 million. That way, I can not only pay off all my debts, but also have a few million left."
Zhong Xiaoai glared angrily.
"Isn't this a high demand? Why don't you just rob someone?"
"Is it high?"
Cai Chenggong raised an eyebrow.
"If they had just demolished Dafeng Factory from the beginning and stopped all this messing around, I would have already pocketed millions and switched to another business."
Hou Liangping pressed his wife down to sit.
"Don't be angry, okay? Getting angry now is the most useless thing to do."
"I think you're the useless one! Get out! Get out!"
Zhong Xiaoai was furious.
Hou Liangping awkwardly stepped back.
I dared not say anything more, so I could only take out tools and clean up.
Zhong Xiaoai glared angrily at Cai Chenggong.
this moment.
She knew that no matter how much she regretted or was angry, it was all in vain.
Cai Chenggong is now completely reckless, prioritizing money over his life.
If we really drive him to a dead end...
He sent the audio tapes to various organizations.
Even with Elder Ge's support, the Zhong family is still no match for him!
Perhaps, seeing things escalate, Mr. Ge will immediately distance himself to protect himself.
My father worked hard to get to where he is now, and my wife and I have a bright future ahead of us.
Obviously, we can't let that bastard Cai Chenggong ruin us!
Zhong Xiaoai's anger had lessened considerably.
Cai Chenggong said with a grin:
"Sister-in-law, now that things have come to this, we have no other choice."
"Either we cooperate and make some money, or we fight to the death and everyone is doomed."
"But who doesn't want to live a good life? Who wants to go to prison and live that life where every day feels like an eternity?"
Zhong Xiaoai said coldly, "You mean by 'cooperating to make money,' you don't mean you want our family to abuse our power for your own benefit, do you?"
Cai Chenggong chuckled and said, "What a terrible thing to do is abuse your power for personal gain! I'm just asking you to do me a favor. I won't put you in too much trouble, and I guarantee there won't be any danger!"
Zhong Xiaoai frowned slightly.
"What do you mean?"
Cai Chenggong leaned closer and whispered:
“You and the monkey, one of you is in charge of discipline inspection and supervision, and the other is in charge of anti-corruption.”
"With Zhong Shuji holding such a high position and great power, wouldn't it be easy for you to show leniency to certain people?"
"And since you've shown them leniency, how could they not be grateful? Once they repay the favor, won't the money come naturally?"
Zhong Xiaoai's expression changed drastically.
She certainly understood what Cai Chenggong meant.
They collude with corrupt officials who are about to be investigated, helping them evade scrutiny and reduce or even escape their crimes.
"Asking us to help corrupt officials is tantamount to encouraging us to break the law."
Cai Chenggong gave a bitter smile.
"Didn't you already do this a long time ago?"
"Otherwise, how did they manage to win bids for those projects in Linjiang Province one after another?"
These words left Zhong Xiaoai speechless.
He's practically saying outright that he's not a good person anymore, so stop pretending to be virtuous.
"Alright, stop glaring at me like that!"
"There are plenty of corrupt people, but how many are truly honest and upright?"
"Besides, I'm in charge of connecting people; I'm both an intermediary and a firewall."
“Since you two don’t have direct contact, if something happens, it won’t affect you.”
"Besides, I have many ways to launder money cleanly, so what do you have to worry about?"
No sooner had Cai Chenggong finished speaking than Zhong Xiaoai asked urgently:
"Then what about the money you owe us?"
"Of course I'll return it to you! That money was your legitimate income to begin with. Even if I transfer it directly to you, it can withstand scrutiny!"
At this point, Cai Chenggong said with a smile:
"Of course, if you want to earn more, I have a way."
"I can help you get a few bank cards under other people's names and deposit the money into them."
"We might even open bank accounts for you in foreign countries and deposit your money directly overseas, completely without anyone knowing."
"If you don't want to stay in China, you can immigrate abroad in the future and enjoy a lifetime of wealth and luxury, that's not out of the question."
Zhong Xiaoai looked at Cai Chenggong, who was patiently and eloquently explaining things.
Deep down, I know very well what's going on.
This guy is luring himself into the abyss of corruption.
She has been working in discipline inspection and supervision for many years.
Of course I know how profitable it is to abuse power for personal gain.
Like those corrupt officials who are involved in cases involving tens or even hundreds of millions of yuan.
If it could really help them escape, they would be willing to spend any amount of money.
Although she had no desire for money whatsoever.
But the current situation is beyond her control.
Desperate for money, Cai Chenggong has made it clear that he's here today to lay his cards on the table.
Either we go along with the corrupt practices, or we perish together.
There is no third option!
After glancing past Cai Chenggong, Zhong Xiaoai looked at Hou Liangping, who had finished sweeping the floor.
"speak!"
"Whether we cooperate or die together, give us your opinion!"
Hou Liangping's lips twitched slightly, as if he wanted to cry but couldn't.
once Upon a time.
He was arrogant and self-righteous.
They mocked their senior, Qi Tongwei, for rising to power by selling his dignity and currying favor with the powerful.
However, it's only morally reprehensible; legally, there's nothing wrong with it.
And what about myself now?
An even more awkward and embarrassing choice appeared before him.
He could either turn himself in and admit that he abused his power to help Cai Chenggong.
Although this preserved his reputation, it ended his official career, and he never gained power again.
They either choose to go along with the corrupt practices, pretending to be selfless on the surface while secretly abusing their power for personal gain.
This way, they can temporarily save their jobs and future prospects, but if things go wrong in the future, they will be utterly destroyed.
"I don't know, I don't know what to do."
"Honey, you make the decision. I'll listen to you!"
After Hou Liangping finished speaking, he squatted down, looking utterly dejected.
A person who once considered himself extraordinary has become filthy and corrupt.
His self-esteem naturally suffered a severe blow.
We can no longer be so self-righteous as to stand on a moral high ground and judge and criticize others.
He didn't know how he would face the future, how he would face his senior Qi Tongwei whom he had once looked down upon, his mentor Gao Yuliang who had placed high hopes on him, and his junior Gao Fangfang who had once been infatuated with him...
But he didn't know that from the moment he assisted Zhong Xiaoai and her father in abusing their power for personal gain and repeatedly helped Cai Chenggong and Dafeng Factory, he had already lost all principles and bottom lines, using "confiscating benefits" as a fig leaf.
now.
It's just that the fig leaf is about to be torn off.
"Monkey, stop being so dramatic, okay?"
"We've been in this together for a long time, so why are you pretending?"
"If we're talking about abusing power for personal gain, it started the very night you called Chief Prosecutor Chen for help!"
"Although I haven't given you a single penny, your staunch protection of Dafeng Factory has its own motives..."
Cai Chenggong will not give Hou Liangping any face.
Now that we've laid everything out clearly, we won't feel guilty about working together in the future.
"Alright! Stop talking!"
After Zhong Xiaoai spoke, she picked up her phone.
"I'll call my dad right now."
"Whether he lives or dies is up to him!"