1novels Chapter 147 Suspect
Chapter 147 Suspect
Gu Rou agrees to marry Cheng Yingnan.
The wedding was very simple.
They only invited close relatives and friends and had a low-key wedding.
Instead of buying a new house, they stayed at the place where Gu Rou used to live.
It's all so ordinary, yet I feel incredibly happy.
……
In the second month after Gu Lin went to work in Haicheng, he made the headlines in the local social news.
The news came suddenly.
He was reported on the spot during a business dinner for "allegedly participating in improper sexual activities".
The person was taken away on the spot and detained in a police station in a certain district of Haicheng.
Local media acted quickly, not only reporting on the incident but also digging into Gu Lin's background: a young entrepreneur from Huacheng with a clean background and a rising career.
This contrast is even more eye-catching, and the news's popularity soared immediately.
Three days had passed before the news reached Hwaseong.
When Ye Tang received the call, she was at home playing with her daughter.
"Sexual activities? Impossible... There's definitely something wrong with this." She suppressed the tremor in her voice, but her mind raced. "He's unfamiliar with the area... Okay, I understand, I'll be right there."
After hanging up the phone, she stood there for a few seconds.
The business environment in Haicheng is complex, and Gu Lin, being new to the area, will inevitably have to engage in social interactions to make a name for himself.
If the other party is truly intent on setting a trap, he may find it impossible to defend against.
The more Ye Tang thought about it, the more uneasy she felt. She steadied herself and dialed Sheng Tingwang's number.
"Did you see the news? Gu Lin got into trouble in Haicheng." She spoke quickly but clearly. "The situation might be more complicated than reported. I need to go there. If you have time, could you come with me? I'm not familiar with the area and I'm afraid I won't be able to handle it."
"Don't panic," Sheng Tingwang said calmly. "He's most likely been set up. I'll make some arrangements and go with you."
His prompt reply relieved Ye Tang's anxiety.
Sheng Tingwang quickly had the driver prepare the car and set off with Ye Tang.
When the two arrived in Haicheng.
It was already 8 p.m.
The city lights were bright, and neon lights reflected on the car windows, creating streaks of light and shadow.
Ye Tang unconsciously touched her protruding belly, her brows furrowed.
Her emotions were easily volatile after becoming pregnant, and coupled with her worry for Gu Lin, she was completely dazed.
"Don't worry." Sheng Tingwang glanced at her sideways. "These kinds of things are usually orchestrated behind the scenes. I'll go to the police station to find out what's going on. You stay at the hotel and wait for news."
Ye Tang instinctively wanted to refuse: "I'll go with you. I'm just too worried about Gu Lin."
"Listen to me," Sheng Tingwang interrupted her, trying to reassure her, "The person who set Gu Lin up is likely to have informants within the bureau. You are his wife, and showing yourself too early will only make you more vulnerable to being watched."
He stopped there and didn't say anything more.
Ye Tang instantly understood the deeper meaning behind the words.
There are too many dark things in this world. If a pregnant young woman is seen through and her background is figured out by those people, she may be in more danger than Gu Lin, who is trapped.
A chill ran down her spine. She nodded, "Okay... then be careful."
"rest assured."
Sheng Tingwang went to the police station alone.
The police station lobby was still brightly lit and crowded with people late at night.
He stood at the doorway and glanced around, his expression calm, but his gaze, like a silent radar, slowly swept over every corner.
There was a suspect squatting by the corridor, scrolling through his phone, but occasionally looking up and glancing around.
There were family members sitting on a bench, dozing off, but their ears were twitching slightly.
The auxiliary police officer behind the reception desk, who was organizing documents while glancing at the door out of the corner of his eye, also seemed somewhat suspicious.
Within three to five minutes, he had already figured it out.
He then calmly took out his phone and dialed a number.
"It's me. I'm at the police station under your district bureau. I have something to take care of and I need your help... Yes, I'm here with you. Okay, I'll wait for you."
The person on the other end of the phone clearly took it very seriously.
Less than half an hour later, a black sedan pulled up in front of the door.
A middle-aged man in a high-ranking police uniform with crisp epaulets strode in. His eyes scanned the hall, and when they landed on Sheng Tingwang, a smile immediately spread across his face, and he reached out his hand from afar.
"Captain Sheng! Why didn't you give us a heads-up before you came? This is so inconvenient."
"Director Xing, excuse me."
Sheng Tingwang reached out and shook hands with him, his grip firm and steady.
Although Director Xing was older and more experienced than him, he adopted a humble attitude in front of Sheng Tingwang.
The two had crossed paths in a special mission in the past, and Director Xing still vividly remembers Sheng Tingwang's decisiveness and courage at that time, and always holds a certain amount of respect for him.
"Come on, let's talk inside." Director Xing stepped aside and led the way. The two walked straight through the lobby and into the office on the inside.
Once the door is closed, the noise outside is kept at bay.
No one knows exactly what they talked about.
Not long after, Sheng Tingwang, accompanied by Director Xing, met Gu Lin in the detention room.
Gu Lin was still wearing the same wrinkled shirt he wore three days ago. His eyes were bloodshot, and there were stubbles on his chin. He looked somewhat haggard and tired.
When he saw Sheng Tingwang enter, his eyes flickered, but he didn't say anything, only nodded slightly.
Sheng Tingwang did not say much.
After asking a few key questions, I understood the situation.
It was a foregone conclusion that someone had set a trap for us. The trap wasn't particularly clever, but it was ruthless enough.
When Gu Lin first arrived in Haicheng, he was eager to make a breakthrough. The other party, under the pretense of negotiating cooperation, led him to that place, and after a few rounds of drinks, they "just in time" conducted a surprise inspection.
Caught red-handed, he had no way to defend himself.
You either get locked up or you get paid, and you also get stigmatized.
If I want to start a business in Haicheng in the future, it will be as difficult as climbing to the sky.
"The chain of evidence shows obvious signs of human intervention, and the whistleblower's identity is also questionable," Director Xing said in a low voice to Sheng Tingwang. "We will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly and clear Mr. Gu's name. It's just that the procedures... still need to be followed."
Gu Lin listened from the side, his face tense.
He had always acted with integrity, but now that he had been schemed against in such a despicable way and had been given such a dirty label, the anger in his heart was burning so intensely that his throat went dry.
"Thank you for your hard work." Sheng Tingwang nodded to Director Xing. "I'll take the person away tonight. We'll fully cooperate with the subsequent procedures and investigations."
"No problem. Mr. Gu, you've been wronged. Go back and rest early." Director Xing was very polite and personally saw them out the door.
Night had fallen, and the streets were deserted.
Sheng Tingwang's car was parked on the side of the road.
The two got into the car, and the driver smoothly drove away.
Gu Lin leaned back in his chair, remaining silent.
Sheng Tingwang didn't ask any questions, but simply handed over a bottle of water.
Gu Lin took it, unscrewed it, and took a big gulp. The cool liquid slid down his throat, slightly suppressing the burning sensation.
But he still didn't speak, his jawline taut.
"The business environment in Haicheng has always been like this. Anyone who comes to Haicheng will be skinned alive. You have no experience and just want to settle down as soon as possible. If you are too anxious, you will easily fall into a trap. This can be considered a lesson and experience, which is a good thing for you."
Sheng Tingwang is right.
Gu Lin felt that suffering a little grievance was secondary.
Ye Tang must be very anxious and upset. "Ye Tang, she..."
"After what happened to you, how could she possibly wait peacefully for news in Huacheng?" Sheng Tingwang patted Gu Lin's shoulder. "She's here, at the hotel. Although she's anxious, she's still relatively calm. Don't worry, she still trusts you."
"That's good. I was really afraid she would misunderstand." Gu Lin felt a little relieved. "You know she's pregnant, and I don't want anything to happen to her."
"Don't worry, it's just an accident. Everyone knows what kind of person you are, so don't fret."
The car discreetly traveled through the darkness.
Streetlights reflected in the water, neon lights shimmering.