43: Lao Zhao: What? The company is gone?

“Alright, then I’ll head back first.”

Zhao Zhenghua nodded, then walked out of the interrogation room.

Comparable to three army groups? That Li Mubai, the one I threatened?

Wei Rong, upon hearing this, was instantly stunned, rooted to the spot, his heart filled with shock.

Coming from the mouth of an important figure, such a statement naturally couldn't contain a hint of falsehood.

He had previously investigated Li Mubai’s family.

He was very clear about Li Mubai’s family situation; it was an extremely ordinary family.

But what was going on now?

Even the director of the City Police Inspector Bureau personally interrogated Wei Rong for this Li Mubai.

This was the City Police Inspector Bureau!

Even that earth-shattering drug bust case back then didn't cause such a huge mobilization.

And now, these important figures, who usually appear and disappear like dragons, had all shown up, just for an unknown young man!

What major deed had Li Mubai done to move these important figures?

Seeing Zhao Zhenghua leave, Director Zeng Zhiguo returned to his seat.

He opened a stack of documents in his hand, then shifted his gaze to Wei Rong:

“Wei Rong, forty-three years old, CEO of Dingsheng Group. Now, please truthfully confess your criminal acts.”

“Confess and be treated leniently; resist and be treated severely.”

“This is your chance. If you don't confess truthfully, you will be charged with treason and immediately executed by firing squad!”

Director Zeng Zhiguo's expression was solemn, his words devoid of any jest.

Upon hearing the words “firing squad,” Wei Rong's heart trembled with fear, and his lips instantly turned pale.

At this moment, he also understood his predicament.

If he didn't truthfully confess all the criminal acts of these past years, those important figures above, for the sake of Li Mubai and his family's safety, would certainly…

“If I tell the truth, will you let me go?”

“At least you’ll be alive, won’t you?”

Wei Rong, who had still held a glimmer of hope, felt that hope shattered upon hearing this sentence.

How could he not understand the meaning embedded in that sentence?

Even if he confessed truthfully, he would spend the rest of his life in a prison cell.

Or perhaps he would be locked up for twenty or thirty years.

By then, his hair would be gray, his body hunched, and he would be old and frail.

His entire life, ruined just like that…

Wei Rong suddenly regretted it immensely. Why did he have to provoke this Li Mubai?

Why did he have to think about monopolizing the entire county's steel business?

Why was he so greedy?

If he hadn't been so greedy, perhaps none of this would have happened.

He would still be the high and mighty CEO of Dingsheng Group, an existence admired by thousands.

Luxury cars, beautiful women, fine clothes, and delicious food, all enjoyed endlessly.

But now… it was all too late.

Was it true that good and evil eventually receive their retribution, and the heavens’ cycle is just?

Wei Rong let out a bitter laugh, his heart filled with bitterness.

Then he confessed all his past criminal acts, one by one.

Director Zeng Zhiguo listened from the side, his brow twitching wildly.

For no other reason than that just listening to Wei Rong's criminal acts made his heart burn with anger.

Things like bullying men and women, oppressing elderly and children left behind, forcibly demolishing houses, forcing people into homelessness and wandering…

Just hearing about these things, Director Zeng Zhiguo felt an urge to fly up and punch him.

Such a person was actually selected as a “People's Entrepreneur” by the local county?

Were those people blind?

Blindness was impossible, but corruption was absolute.

He immediately decided that after interrogating Wei Rong, he would call the mayor directly and explain the situation.

A black sheep must be removed!

The interrogation was quickly completed.

After Wei Rong signed and fingerprinted the confession, he was led out of the interrogation room.

Next, he would be handed over to the judicial authorities for trial.

“Rebellious son!”

Just as Wei Rong was being escorted out of the interrogation room by a Police Officer, a furious roar suddenly rang out.

Hearing this familiar voice, Wei Rong lifted his bowed head and looked towards the source of the sound.

In the narrow corridor ahead, two figures stood under the lights.

One of the figures had a shining Police Inspector badge on his shoulder.

The other figure, however, made Wei Rong's heart stir.

It was his father, also the chairman of Dingsheng Group, who was in his sixties this year.

Because he had never done physical labor, he still looked relatively young, unlike the little old men in the towns who were already full of wrinkles at sixty.

“You rebellious son, what exactly have you done?!”

“My entire Wei family has been ruined by you!”

“……”

An overwhelming torrent of reprimands came rushing at him.

Wei Rong dared not refute, only allowing his father to vent the anger and dissatisfaction in his heart.

Eventually, both were taken away and held separately in two secret rooms.

What awaited them would be the judgment of the law.

……

The next day, in a dark alley in the county town, several dark figures stood.

‘Sorry, the number you have dialed is currently switched off. Please try again later.’

‘Sorry…’

“Strange, why can't I reach the boss?”

“Didn't we agree to teach that kid Li Mubai a lesson today?”

“What's going on now?”

“The phone's off, so are we going or not?”

Listening to the voice from the phone, Old Zhao was full of doubts.

Two days ago, Wei Rong had instructed him to find two people two days later and go to Li Mubai’s house to splash paint and intimidate him.

He was very trustworthy.

Now that two days had passed, he had indeed found a few helpers.

However, the most crucial thing now was that Wei Rong’s phone was unreachable.

Wei Rong had said that before they acted, they needed to call him to confirm whether to proceed.

If not, they wouldn’t get that bonus.

And now, the phone was off.

Old Zhao couldn't help but feel anxious.

“Old Zhao, are we doing it or not?”

“Yeah, us brothers are all waiting for that bonus.”

“I've already prepared to go have some fun in the old street. Are we doing it or not?”

His companions also urged him incessantly.

“Urge what?! I can't reach him on the phone, can I? If we don't report this to the boss, we won't get paid even if we do it.”

Old Zhao said, while dialing Wei Rong’s number again.

After a few more calls, the result was the same: the phone was off, unreachable.

“Damn it, what in the world is Wei Rong doing?”

Old Zhao also became annoyed.

Thinking that waiting like this wasn't a solution, he immediately said:

“This isn't going to work. I’ll go directly to the company and ask him if we're doing it or not. You guys just wander around, and I’ll notify you later.”

“So much trouble, just go, go.”

“Let us know later.”

“We'll just hang around nearby, waiting for your notification.”

Bidding farewell to his companions, Old Zhao quickly walked to a large building in the center of the county town.

At the very top of the building were the two large characters for Dingsheng.

This was the headquarters of Dingsheng Group.

Old Zhao was thinking about how to express himself later, but as he approached the building, he noticed something strange.

The main entrance of the building was tightly shut.

And on the closed door, there were two white papers pasted, forming an X shape.

This sight reminded Old Zhao of ancient seals.

When he walked closer, he could clearly see what was written on the two white papers.

“What's going on? Why are there seals on the building?”

Old Zhao was somewhat confused.

However, at this moment, the voice of a passerby reached his ears.

“That scourge, Dingsheng Group, has finally been dealt with by the country. It’s truly gratifying!”

Old Zhao was instantly dumbfounded. What was this situation? The company was gone?