The Tempting Road to Becoming an Official

There was a moment of silence.

Hou Jidao suddenly looked up and said in a skeptical voice, "Impossible, you couldn't possibly find Fu Zhongxiang's son. He went abroad very early, and there's no information at all indicating where he is?"

Chen Fang sneered.

He said, "Just because I can't find him doesn't mean others can't. Let me play a recording for you."

After saying that.

He took out a voice recorder from his pocket.

He pressed a button, and Chen Fang's voice was played.

"Mr. Shangguan, I've helped you so much, can you do me a favor?"

Next was Shangguan Shoudong's voice: "Tell me, I'll help if I can."

"In the past regarding the Guan Longjie case, there was a key figure named Fu Zhongxiang. I guess you must know him. I checked his files. He has a son who went abroad very early. I have almost no information about this person. Can you..."

"You're trying to find out where this person is?"

"Yes."

In the recording.

Shangguan Shoudong was silent for a moment and said, "Alright, I worked in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before. I'll contact the local embassies and have them help check. If there's news, I'll notify you immediately."

The recording was stopped by Chen Fang at this point.

He smiled slightly and said, "Mr. Hou, you should know that Mr. Shangguan worked in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a long time when he was young. It doesn't seem that difficult for him to find someone, does it?"

Shock.

Once again, shock.

The fact was indisputable.

Shangguan Shoudong worked in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for eight years.

His diplomatic connections were incomparable.

Moreover, Guan Qingyao, who had been hiding for so many years, appeared in front of him. Would she dare to show up if there wasn't compelling evidence?

After all, the Guan Longjie case back then involved many people.

And Hou Jidao wasn't the only one who wanted to eliminate Guan Qingyao.

At this thought.

Hou Jidao's fear grew stronger.

He was convinced that attacking Shangguan Shoudong wouldn't be pursued too much, as it was a matter of face.

But the Guan Longjie case was different.

After the case unfolded back then, the public reaction was intense. Many didn't believe their honest secretary would commit such acts.

Public opinion was fierce, a concern the higher-ups couldn't ignore.

Moreover, this matter was Hou Jidao's personal issue, unrelated to the country's reputation. If it erupted, he could end up in prison.

In which case, the Hou Family would be finished.

The wealth accumulated over the years would be fully confiscated.

The industries his family controlled would be thoroughly investigated.

He believed the Hou Family was unbeatable.

But now it seemed collapse might happen in an instant.

Thinking of this.

Hou Jidao's body began to tremble uncontrollably.

He grabbed Chen Fang's hand, pleading, "Chen Fang, Chen Fang, I made a mistake with this matter, I shouldn't have fought against you. The Guan Longjie case cannot be exposed, I'll give you anything you want. If you want money, I'll have my family send it. If you want power, I can give you that too. I have quite a few connections in the political realm; I can help you, I can help you..."

Hou Jidao, high and mighty all his life, felt fear for the first time.

Just as he said.

He was a pillar that survived changing times.

He had fought on the battlefield and killed enemies without fear. Why was he afraid now?

Quite simply.

Because he was old.

Because he had enjoyed a privileged life, he didn't want that life to end.

His fear wasn't of the law or justice, but of losing his family's fortune.

Chen Fang flicked his hand away.

Coldly said, "At the time when you killed Guan Longjie, did you never think there would be a day like this? When you committed those egregious deeds, did you never consider this day? Hou Jidao, you've done so much wrong, your guilt is unforgivable. Can I forgive you? Can Qingyao forgive you? Can those people forgive you?"

It was like he was grasping at straws.

Hou Jidao immediately stood up.

With a thud, he kneeled shakily in front of Guan Qingyao.

Just before he could say a word.

With tears in her eyes, Guan Qingyao asked, "Are my parents still alive?"

She asked because she truly didn't know how Guan Longjie was.

Back then, Guan Longjie and his wife were secretly captured. After Guan Qingyao fled, neither were there any updates about Guan Longjie, leaving Guan Qingyao clueless about their situation.

"I..."

Hou Jidao didn't know how to explain.

Guan Qingyao instantly understood.

Tears flowed uncontrollably.

She asked, "How did they die?"

Hou Jidao hung his head, seemingly unwilling to answer.

"Speak! If you don't, I'll hand over the evidence now!"

Guan Qingyao shouted loudly.

Hou Jidao pursed his lips and said, "Your father was secretly executed by someone I sent, and your mother died from illness due to grief."

Upon hearing that.

Guan Qingyao fell into frenzy.

She kicked and punched at Hou Jidao.

Chen Fang embraced her.

After calming her with a few words, he turned to Hou Jidao and asked, "What about Fu Zhongxiang? He was suddenly found dead within a year after being captured. You ordered his execution too, right?"

Hou Jidao felt utterly hopeless.

He sighed, nodded directly, and said, "Yes, I ordered his execution."

"You're a heartless beast; you should go to hell."

Chen Fang cursed.

Holding the devastated Guan Qingyao closely.

He looked at the door and shouted, "Everyone outside, you can come in."

With that shout.

Hou Jidao quickly looked up.

Suddenly seeing the door of the hospital room open again.

Four or five middle-aged men wearing black suits with party badges stepped in.

The leader showed Hou Jidao a badge and said, "Hou Jidao, we are from the Supreme Disciplinary Committee. Everything you said was recorded. We need to have a proper talk about the Guan Longjie case."

At that moment.

Hou Jidao suddenly looked at Chen Fang, seeming to understand something.

Chen Fang let out a long sigh and said, "Yes, I don't have any evidence regarding the Guan Longjie case. If there was, Qingyao wouldn't have waited so long. As for that recording, I had Mr. Shangguan cooperate with me to record it; he didn't help find Fu Zhongxiang's son at all."

"You tricked me?"

Hou Jidao asked.

Chen Fang smiled slightly.

Said, "If I didn't trick you, how could you admit to murder? If you didn't admit to it, how could you be punished? Mr. Hou, haven't you heard the saying that justice might be delayed, but it will come?"

"You tricked me?"

Hou Jidao raised his voice and shouted.

He stood up, trying to grab Chen Fang's clothes.

But the Supreme Disciplinary Committee staff quickly restrained him.