Lu Hao is Liu Yuanda's cousin, and because of this relationship, Liu Yuanda trusts him very much. He is not only responsible for driving Liu Yuanda but also for many trivial office affairs. Lu Hao is also aware of quite a few things about Liu Yuanda's affairs. Yesterday, Liu Yuanda even called to say that Lu Hao would be promoted to deputy section chief this year, and becoming a full section chief was just a matter of time. Lu Hao is very moved by Liu Yuanda's care. He knows that Liu Yuanda has been busy networking recently, trying to work towards the position of deputy mayor. But unexpectedly, something sudden happened, without any warning, and it is very likely that Liu Yuanda is now in one of the rooms here being questioned by the Discipline Inspection Commission.
As for Liu Ruyan mentioned by Qin Yi, Lu Hao does indeed know this woman. Liu Ruyan is a talented and beautiful businesswoman, not only pretty but also has a devilish figure. She runs several companies under her name, with businesses spread across counties, cities, and even townships, all having projects from her companies. Many high-ranking leaders' dining tables have seen the charming figure of Liu Ruyan, an absolute official socialite with immense charm.
Cousin Liu Yuanda has also had meals with Liu Ruyan, and Liu Ruyan has visited Liu Yuanda's office many times, locking the door and not knowing what they were talking about. Lu Hao has also driven Liu Yuanda to hotels owned by Liu Ruyan. As for whether Liu Ruyan is Liu Yuanda's mistress, Lu Hao really isn't sure. However, Lu Hao does know quite a bit about Liu Yuanda accepting shopping cards and small gifts.
Now that Qin Yi is asking, she must have found some illegal and disciplinary issues with Liu Yuanda, and there might even be evidence. But Lu Hao doesn't know which specific issues, whether it's one or several, and he dares not talk nonsense.
At this moment, he pretends to be extremely cooperative, mentioning the fact that he and Liu Yuanda had meals with Liu Ruyan, but as for whether she is a mistress, he emphasizes that he is not clear. Then he talks about being treated to meals and drinks, public-funded travel, and accepting small gifts while following Liu Yuanda.
Lu Hao is very clear that what he says won't affect the overall situation. Now, as long as the Discipline Inspection Commission investigates a cadre above the deputy section chief level, who doesn't have some issues with meals and drinks? Although these violate the eight-point regulation, they won't lead to Liu Yuanda being expelled from the party and public office, at most just a minor punishment.
Lu Hao sees Qin Yi's face getting colder, and her gaze makes his back feel chilly. But to avoid showing his nervousness to Qin Yi, Lu Hao keeps eye contact with her, pretending to be very calm.
"Lu Hao, you are evading the important and focusing on the trivial, your attitude is not honest," Qin Yi said after a long silence, speaking again.
Lu Hao blinked and smiled: "Director Qin, I really only know this much, I really don't know anything else."
"Really? Besides Liu Ruyan, has Liu Yuanda never accepted money or goods from anyone else? Like gold bars, think about it carefully," Qin Yi said with a hint of coldness at the corner of her mouth.
With Qin Yi saying this, Lu Hao's expression froze, and he suddenly remembered something. A few months ago, when he drove Liu Yuanda to a restaurant for a meal with Liu Ruyan, Liu Ruyan had someone put a cosmetics box in the trunk of the car, saying it was a gift for Liu Yuanda. In the evening, back at the county committee, Liu Yuanda asked Lu Hao to take the box to the office, and Lu Hao didn't know what happened after that. Could Qin Yi be referring to this?
After thinking it over, Lu Hao wondered if there was something wrong with that box. Regardless of whether Qin Yi knew about this incident or not, he couldn't reveal it. His cousin treated him well, and besides, he really didn't know what was inside the box, and couldn't do such an ungrateful thing.
"Director Qin, I'm very sorry, I really don't know," Lu Hao shook his head seriously again.
Qin Yi couldn't help but sneer: "Lu Hao, since you say so, then I'll give you time to think carefully. But let me tell you, resisting organizational review has serious consequences."
"You are still young, I heard you graduated from a 985 university, and you even kept your student status to serve in the military during college, you have strong abilities, and you are very good in all aspects. Do you really want to give up your future just to cover for Liu Yuanda?"
Qin Yi's words were full of warning, clearly telling Lu Hao that if he dared to keep lying, he would be disciplined.
"Director Qin, I'm not covering for Liu Yuanda, you can't just make up nonsense and pin it on him," Lu Hao said, spreading his hands with an innocent look.
He had already made up his mind that at this moment he absolutely could not speak recklessly.
"If you're so principled, then we'll just wait it out!"
Qin Yi snorted coldly and called in two colleagues, saying sternly, "Keep an eye on him, don't let him sleep, he's not leaving until he confesses."
After saying that, Qin Yi glared at Lu Hao and left.
Then, two men sat opposite Lu Hao, silent, staring at each other with big eyes.
Time ticked by second by second, and soon it was daylight outside.
Under high tension, Lu Hao felt his body starting to get tired, but he could still hold on, while the two men sitting opposite him were struggling with sleepiness.
At this moment, Qin Yi returned, and a man came forward wearily and shook his head at her.
"Lu Hao, you're really stubborn. To tell you the truth, we already have solid evidence, and now we're just trying to get you to complete the chain of evidence. If you remain obstinate, you will ruin your future," Qin Yi said sternly as she approached the table.
Lu Hao remained silent, and upon hearing this, he became even more certain that the woman was bluffing him.
No matter how much Qin Yi talked, he didn't make another sound; he wanted to see what other tricks she had up her sleeve.
"Go rest first, then send two more people to watch him, we must not let him sleep, let's see how long he can hold on," Qin Yi shouted angrily, finally losing her temper.
She had interrogated many people within the system, and since Lu Hao was ungrateful, she would give him some tough tactics.
Soon, two more men came in, and the thick curtains in the room were drawn, plunging the room into pitch darkness.
Snap!
Suddenly, the spotlight on the table turned on, and the strong light hit Lu Hao's face like a beam of light, making it impossible for him to open his eyes or see anything.
"Lu Hao, even if you're as tough as iron, I'll pry you open," Qin Yi said fiercely.
Lu Hao's heart was already enraged, but he kept his mouth shut, gritted his teeth, and endured the spotlight.
Time slowly passed, and soon he heard the sound of high heels leaving, knowing that Qin Yi had left the room.
He didn't know how much time had passed, but gradually, his eyelids began to droop, and he felt sleepy.
"Don't sleep!"
In the darkness, a sudden shout came, along with the loud noise of a table being slapped.
Lu Hao was startled and sat up straight with a jolt.
In the subsequent confrontation, as long as Lu Hao closed his eyes to sleep, someone would shout and disrupt him, and the light from the spotlight became even more dazzling.
After countless repetitions like this, Lu Hao's brain was extremely fatigued.
He finally understood why many people who enter the Discipline Inspection Commission eventually can't hold on and confess, it's just too difficult to endure.
Just when he didn't know how much longer he could hold on, the strong light on his face suddenly disappeared, and the spotlight went out.
Lu Hao shuddered violently, his body trembling, he shook his head, and struggled to open his eyes wide.
He saw a cold and beautiful face, the other person was also looking at him with a half-smile, it was Qin Yi.
The next second, the curtains were opened, and it was already dark outside, with thousands of lights visible.
Lu Hao vaguely realized that a whole day had passed, and he had been here for a day and a night.
"Lu Hao, you can go now." Qin Yi suddenly spoke.
"What did you say?" Lu Hao stood up shakily, somewhat disbelieving his own ears.
"I said you can leave. Liu Yuanda couldn't hold out. He has confessed everything just now. Whether you speak or not doesn't matter anymore. Although there's nothing serious on you, you resisted the organizational review, and I will report this matter to your county committee," Qin Yi said coldly, looking at Lu Hao.
Although Lu Hao was very uncooperative and made her very angry, having handled so many cases over the years, he was the first person who could hold out under her without saying a word.
After Lu Hao left, Qin Yi dialed a mysterious number in the corridor, her face wearing a teasing smile.
"Hey, sister, I had to go through the Discipline Inspection Commission process in front of my colleagues, but I've already let him go. But how long has it been, and you're still paying attention to him, really devoted."
"Qin Yi, whether it's Liu Yuanda or Liu Ruyan, the people and things behind them are very complicated. If you talk nonsense again, I won't help you," a pleasant female voice came through the phone.
"Okay, okay, I'm scared of you, but seriously, I think even if you stood in front of Lu Hao now, he might not remember who you are."
The woman on the other end of the phone was silent for a few seconds, then said, "It's normal for him to have forgotten me, but in short, I just don't want him to get into trouble."