Chapter 1379
The Supervisor's Debauchery!
Zeng Ke's face revealed an indescribable expression, a mixture of disdain and curiosity, as he spoke.
"And there's something even more absurd!"
Among these mistresses, several pairs were sisters! He got them all and kept them separately.
I even heard that there was a mother and daughter involved! The mother was with him first... and then somehow, the daughter too... Ugh, it's utterly immoral, worse than animals!
He shook his head as he spoke, as if he were so virtuous and clean, completely forgetting the fact that his son had committed murder and that he himself was corrupt.
Upon hearing this, Luo Fei's eyes narrowed sharply. Sisters, even mother and daughter? This completely crossed the ethical boundaries that most people could understand, revealing the extreme distortion of desire fueled by power.
He asked in a deep voice.
"Are you sure about these...? They're not just exaggerated rumors?"
"Absolutely true!"
To increase credibility, Zeng Ke quickly said.
"This is hardly a top secret in their small circle."
Sometimes, when Qian Youcai was drunk, he would boast about his "abilities." Why do I know so much about this? Because… I know two of his mistresses; they were my daughter's junior high school classmates! I ran into them once, and when they were drunk, they revealed some things, even bragging about the bags and cars Qian Youcai had bought them. Later, I paid a little more attention and found that many of the details they mentioned matched up.”
He paused, then added.
"If you don't believe me, you can check the names and backgrounds of certain homeowners in these high-end residential complexes such as 'Lijingyuan,' 'Yunding Mansion,' and 'Binjiang International,' as well as the vehicles and luxury goods consumption records that suddenly appeared under their names. Then compare them with Qian Youcai's network of relationships and some abnormal fund flows in the Finance Bureau. You will definitely find some clues."
Those with connections within the system had all heard rumors about this, but no one dared to stir up trouble.
Qian Youcai controls the purse strings, has a complex web of connections, and a very powerful background.
Luo Fei carefully examined Zeng Ke's expression, tone of voice, and the details he provided. The certainty with which Zeng Ke recounted the event, even with a hint of "look how explosive my knowledge is," suggested he wasn't faking it.
Moreover, such specific and shocking acts of debauchery could hardly be fabricated in such a "unique" way without real evidence.
He judged that the news was reliable, at least the core part—that Qian Youcai had an astonishing number of mistresses and illegitimate children and was involved in huge corruption—was true.
As for details like sisters and mothers and daughters, which cross even more lines, there may be exaggeration, but there's no smoke without fire, and they are enough to reflect the extent of this person's depravity.
Luo Fei pondered to himself, another corrupt official had surfaced, and in such an absurd and ugly way. The Finance Bureau—money amassed, dozens of mistresses kept, numerous illegitimate children, millions embezzled, possibly even involved in immoral and chaotic relationships… These corrupt officials, wielding immense power, were indulging in primal lust and greed, recklessly trampling on law and morality, like a giant malignant tumor clinging to the body of the nation.
He realized that such unbridled indulgence and rampant wealth accumulation would ultimately come at a heavy price. The indulgence brought by power is like poison; the deeper one becomes intoxicated, the more devastating the backlash will be when it collapses.
He didn't ask any more questions, nodded to Zeng Ke to indicate that the deal was done, and then ended the visit.
Zeng Ke left, his mind unsettled. Compared to Zhou Sheng, he felt more exhausted and lingering fear after revealing a shocking secret. Luo Fei was taken back to cell 206. The iron door closed, isolating the inside from the outside. The cell remained quiet, but the way all the detainees, including Zhou Shaokang and Xue Debiao, looked at Luo Fei had completely changed. It was a complex gaze, a mixture of extreme awe, fear, and intense curiosity.
They didn't know exactly what Luo Fei had done, but the fact that three "big shots" at the bureau chief level had come and gone in a hurry was enough to illustrate how terrifying and mysterious this young man was.
Luo Fei sat down on his bunk, closed his eyes, but his heart was far from calm. In just one day, from Education Bureau Director He Wenbin, to Transportation Bureau Director Zhou Sheng, then Land Bureau Director Zeng Ke, and finally Finance Bureau Director Qian Youcai… a chain of secrets and fears, pointing to the dark side of power in Dongguan, had clearly emerged. The efficiency was indeed high, but it also meant that he was rapidly placing himself at the center of an increasingly complex and dangerous vortex.
Every official whose mouth he managed to pry open was a bomb that could explode at any moment.
His "interest" continues to drive him deeper and deeper along this dark chain.
After seeing off Zeng Ke, the director of the Land and Resources Bureau, who was terrified by the secret of his son's murder and concealment of the body, Luo Fei in cell 206 quietly closed his eyes and rested for about half an hour under the increasingly awe-inspiring and suspicious gazes of Zhou Shaokang, Xue Debiao, and other detainees.
His brain wasn't resting; instead, it was efficiently processing and verifying the secrets he had just extracted from Zeng Ke regarding the Finance Bureau Chief Qian Youcai's debauchery, his possession of dozens of mistresses and numerous illegitimate children, and the staggering amount of money he had embezzled.
Although this information is disgusting, the logical chain is clear, the details are specific, and it matches the tone of Zeng Ke's narration, which is a mixture of contempt and certainty, making it highly credible.
"Finance Bureau, the money bag...you're next."
Luo Fei silently recited this in his heart.
He decided not to wait any longer and to strike while the iron was hot, continuing to extend this secret chain linked by fear.
He did the same thing again, heading towards the cell door once more.
This time, without him even having to speak or give a signal, the guard on duty who had been pacing around nearby anxiously approached him with a mournful face, whispering almost pleadingly through the small window in the door.
"Brother Luo... no, Master Luo! This really can't go on! Chief Wang... Chief Wang just called me in and gave me a severe dressing-down, saying that if I do it again, I'll be fired and he'll hold me accountable! Please, have mercy..."
Before he could finish speaking, he met Luo Fei's calm yet chillingly deep gaze, and the rest of his words were swallowed back, leaving only fear and helplessness on his face.
Luo Fei's voice came through the small window, not loud, but with an undeniable force.
"This is the last time. After this call, I shouldn't be bothering you again anytime soon."
He paused, then added.
"Of course, you can also choose to report to Director Wang right now and say that I threatened you."
However, you will have to bear the consequences yourself.
These words, spoken casually, sent a chill down the guard's spine. He recalled the disheveled appearances of the previous bureau chiefs, and then considered the unknown "consequences" he, a mere guard, might face. The relative importance of each outcome was almost self-evident.
His face was ashen, and his hands trembled as he handed the unlocked phone back in, as if he were handing over a red-hot branding iron.
Luo Fei took the call and dialed without hesitation. Finding the Finance Bureau Chief's office phone number wasn't difficult, especially after he had intentionally gathered relevant information. The call rang several times before being answered, and a middle-aged man's voice, with a distinctly official tone and a slightly slick manner, came through.
"Hello, Finance Bureau, who is this?"
It is precisely because of money that one has wealth.
"Director Qian Youcai?"
Luo Fei got straight to the point, his voice steady.
"It's me. And you are?"
Qian Youcai's tone carried a hint of doubt and displeasure at being disturbed.
“My surname is Luo, and I live in cell 206 of Xishan Detention Center.”
Luo Fei announced his name, and then, choosing a slightly different approach than before, he dropped a more "targeted" bombshell.
"I'd like to talk to you about the 'golden canaries' you've carefully placed in your properties at 'Lijingyuan,' 'Yunding Mansion,' and 'Binjiang International,' as well as the dozen or so lively and adorable children they've given you. Oh, and especially the two sisters surnamed Lin, and that... rather special mother and daughter pair."
Have their living expenses been arriving on time lately?
"..."
There was a deathly silence on the other end of the phone; even breathing seemed to have disappeared. Nearly ten seconds passed before Qian Youcai's voice came through again, but his smooth manner and official tone were gone, replaced by a sharp, piercing voice born of extreme shock, even distorted by his overwhelming terror.
"What...what nonsense are you spouting?! What canary? What child?! Who are you?! How dare you slander a state official?! I warn you, defamation carries legal consequences!"
His rebuttal was blustering but weak, more like an instinctive denial and bluffing born of extreme shock.
Luo Fei remained unmoved, his tone still calm, yet every word was like a knife.
"Whether it's slander or not, Director Qian knows best. Do you need me to name a few people? Zhang Weiwei, flight attendant, lives in apartment 2802, Building 7, Lijingyuan, has a three-year-old son, and owns a BMW Mini; Li Lu, model, lives in a penthouse duplex in Block B of Yunding Luxury Residences, has twin daughters who are two and a half years old; and Wang Yaqin and her daughter Liu Ting... Their apartments are both in Binjiang International, although on different floors, but the property management fees and parking fees seem to be transferred from the same related account, right? I wonder if the comrades from the Discipline Inspection Commission or the Audit Department would be interested in this information? Of course, there are also the large sums of money deposited regularly from suspicious sources in their and those children's accounts."
"Director Qian, with your background in finance, you should know better than I do that tracing the flow of funds isn't actually difficult, especially when the target is so clear."
"Who...who are you?! What do you want?!"
Qian Youcai's voice was utterly panicked, trembling uncontrollably. The other party not only knew the location, but also the specific names of the people, the children's situation, and even the vehicle and account connections?!
It was as if an invisible pair of eyes had seen through his most secret and filthy corners! A tremendous fear gripped him instantly, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.
Once these secrets are exposed, it won't just be a matter of being disgraced and imprisoned; the chaotic and immoral relationships will be enough to nail him to the pillar of shame, never to rise again!
“I told you, my surname is Luo, and I’m in cell 206 at Xishan Detention Center.”
Luo Fei repeated clearly.
"You have forty minutes. Come over immediately. We'll talk in person. Remember, no waiting after that. By then, some interesting reports about your unusually large 'family size' and related financial transactions might appear on some desks that shouldn't be there."
After saying that, he hung up the phone again decisively and handed it back.
On the other end of the phone, in the spacious and luxurious director's office on the top floor of the Finance Bureau building, Qian Youcai gripped the dial tone, his face ashen, his entire body trembling uncontrollably, and his forehead instantly covered in large beads of cold sweat. It's over! It's all over!
How could his supposedly flawless "romantic affairs" and "vast harem," which he even occasionally boasted about in private, have been so thoroughly exposed?! Which mistress had a problem? Or was it a betrayal by his subordinates? Or... one of the He Wenbin, Zhou Sheng, or Zeng Ke who had visited before? Countless suspicions and extreme panic poured over him like ice water, chilling him to the bone.
He no longer cared about the dignity of a bureau chief or the importance of the meeting. He pushed back his chair, grabbed his coat and bag in a panic, and rushed out of the office like a frightened pig. Ignoring his secretary's questions, he rushed into the elevator at a speed disproportionate to his size, headed straight for the underground parking garage, started his expensive car, and sped desperately toward the Xishan District Detention Center, with only one thought in his mind.
That person must be silenced! At all costs!
Xishan Detention Center, Director's Office.
Wang Qiang felt like he was going crazy.
He had barely managed to calm his heart, which was pounding wildly because of Zeng Ke's arrival, and before he could even take a sip of hot tea to soothe his nerves, the office door was kicked open again. It was the same duty officer whose face was no better than a dead man's, his voice filled with sobs and despair.
"Director... Director! Here it comes again! Director Qian Youcai from the Finance Bureau!"
He...he also specifically asked to see Luo Fei from 206! He looked...he looked like he'd seen a ghost!
"Money?! The Finance Bureau's 'money bag'?!"
Wang Qiang sprang up from his chair, knocking over a teacup on the table and spilling tea all over himself without realizing it. He only felt a sudden darkness before his eyes and a ringing in his ears. Education, transportation, land resources, and now finance! The heads of these four crucial departments were taking turns "reporting" to his small detention center like they were at a market, all with one target—that plague god Luo Fei locked up in cell 206!
What the hell is going on?!
Is this Luo Fei some kind of demon who specializes in sucking the souls of bureau chiefs?! Wang Qiang felt a chill run up his spine, and his whole body went cold.
He realized that things had completely spiraled out of control, far beyond what he, as the warden of the detention center, could understand and handle.
This Luo Fei is an absolute menace! If he continues down this path, not only will he lose his job, but he might even lose his life!
However, facing Qian Youcai, a powerful bureau chief who controlled the city's finances and had immense influence, Wang Qiang didn't even dare to think of stopping him.
His face was ashen, his lips trembled, and he squeezed out a few words through clenched teeth, his voice hoarse and unlike his own.
"Take him...take him there! The usual place! Tell the people in charge of surveillance to listen carefully, don't miss a single word! Also...tell them to be alert and ready to deal with any emergencies!" (End of Chapter)