money is not guilty

86 - The sword in the heart

It was another unavoidable night, and Wang Chong was lying on the bed with a lot of thoughts in his mind.After two days of torment, Wang Chong warned himself that at such a moment, he should not lose his position. He reviewed the whole incident, and imagined all the possibilities for tomorrow. fell asleep.

Wang Chong had a strange dream. He dreamed that he and Ma Xiaoxiao had escaped from the siege of the Tianma Group, and were running in the wilderness, with someone chasing after them. In the end, the two had no choice but to hold each other's hands and walk away from the sky. The abyss fell.Wang Chong woke up suddenly. He was already sweating profusely. He looked up at his watch. It was only 04:30 in the morning. He didn't dare to go to sleep for fear of continuing to have nightmares, so he got up and sat at the desk until dawn.

Early the next morning, Wang Chong went to the director's office and took advantage of the opportunity to pack up the documents to do some preparatory work.He couldn't trust Zhao Xiaocheng, or anyone, so he had to be prepared in advance to prevent mistakes.When the preparations were finished, he sat in front of the computer, waiting for Zhao Xiaocheng's call.At this time, everyone came to work and greeted each other, and suddenly everyone stood up and shouted: "Hello, Chairman!"

But seeing Zhao Youliang came to the board of directors, he nodded slightly, looked around the office for a week, saw Wang Chong, exchanged eyes slightly, Wang Chong got up and said hello, Zhao Youliang nodded, and said a few words casually. If it was itchy, he left the director's office.

At this time, Secretary Li called and said that Lin Tianhua was looking for him, but Wang Chong declined saying that he had important work here.Secretary Li said, "President Lin has something important to discuss with you. It is very urgent. Please be sure to attend."

Wang Chong came to Lin Tianhua's office on the [-]th floor, but he saw Liao Xingguo, the vice president of discipline inspection, and Du Yunqi, the human resources director, in Lin Tianhua's office. Wang Chong greeted everyone, and Lin Tianhua said, "Sit down and talk."

Wang Chong was a little puzzled. This occasion was neither the president's office meeting nor the executive meeting. He didn't understand Lin Tianhua's purpose for coming to him. He asked, "President Lin, what do you want me to do?"

Lin Tianhua didn't speak, Du Yunqi said, "Wang Chong, the main job of our Donghua Bank this year is to go public. Because of this, President Lin transferred you to the board office. This is not only a test for you, but also an opportunity. , Several team members in our industry still value you very much."

Wang Chong knew that what he was talking about was just a move, and he didn't know what was waiting for him, so he could only say, "Thanks to President Lin and all the leaders for their cultivation, Wang Chong is very grateful."

Du Yunqi added: "You also know that we are going to go public this year, but Donghua Bank has experienced too many storms, and now it can no longer stand any troubles. Among the key plans for this year, we have very high expectations for Donghua Bank, so, Wang Chong, we are talking to you today to hope that you will not act impulsively, let alone act impulsively."

Wang Chong vaguely understood, and asked, "Director Du means..."

"This matter is related to Tianma Group." Du Yunqi said, "Tianma Group is not only our major shareholder, but also our credit client, so we have always been more cautious in dealing with Tianma Group. Last year Throughout the year, we followed the listing targets and operated cautiously. Fortunately, we were able to basically meet the expectations of the board of directors. However, we heard that Tianma Group was recently suspected of being involved in a huge illegal fund-raising case. , the various indicators of our bank may take a sharp turn for the worse, which may be a major blow to our bank. So in dealing with this issue, we hope to adopt a relatively moderate and stable approach. Wang Chong, we also know that you are now There is a piece of material in your hand, which is enough to put the top management of Tianma Group in prison, and we want to know what you want to do with this material."

Sure enough, Wang Chong thought to himself, he had also considered that if this information was handed over to the police, the entire Tianma Group would soon face bankruptcy and liquidation, and be taken over by the government. For Donghua Bank, it would be more than a billion yuan loan losses, and more importantly, the turmoil in the corporate governance structure.

Liao Xingguo also interjected at this moment: "President Wang, on behalf of the senior management of Donghua Bank, we request you to hand over this information to us. Because if this matter is made public, apart from Tianma Group getting into trouble, Donghua Bank will also be in trouble." We will be implicated, we have already asked the Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection, and they instructed us to handle it in a low-key manner, and focus on the overall situation to avoid unnecessary trouble.”

Wang Chong asked slowly: "If I hand over this information, what will you do with it?"

"We will report to the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government for further instructions."

Wang Chong said: "Do you know that my girlfriend was kidnapped by people from the Tianma Group, and her life is in danger, waiting for me to use this information to replace her?"

Du Yunqi hummed, "We don't know about that."

At this time, Lin Tianhua suddenly said: "Okay, I won't hide it anymore, Wang Chong, if this matter is only related to Tianma Group, we will not make things difficult for you, but apart from Tianma Group, it may also involve us People inside Donghua Bank, and they are very high-level people."

Wang Chong asked, "President Liu?"

Lin Tianhua shook his head: "Higher than him."

Wang Chong was startled and asked, "Chairman Zhao?"

"Yes, as far as we know, Chairman Zhao and Qi Zhongyuan were classmates of Donghua Teachers College back then. The two have been in close contact over the years. Chairman Zhao was also involved in this illegal fund-raising case."

Wang Chong immediately understood that this conversation was not meant by the municipal party committee or government at all, but Lin Tianhua's counterattack against Zhao Youliang.

Zhao Youliang wanted to replace Lin Tianhua, but was caught by Lin Tianhua. Now he wants to use the information in Wang Chong's hand to force Zhao Youliang to resign. In this way, in exchange, Zhao Youliang may retreat completely, and Lin Tianhua is most likely to follow suit. He will become the chairman of the board, but the Tianma Group will definitely not be able to escape.

Lin Tianhua continued: "Wang Chong, we also know that you are very contradictory now. But this matter is related to the life and death of Donghua Bank. Sometimes, for the sake of justice in the end, some extraordinary means have to be used in the middle. Of course, you will not waste this matter. Do it, when things are done, vice president, secretary to the board, you can choose one of the two positions."

The vice president and secretary to the board of directors are all senior management in Donghua Bank. The administrative level is above [-], and the annual salary starts from one million, with no upper limit.In other words, as long as Wang Chong nods, he may become the youngest senior executive in the history of East China Bank.

Du Yunqi also persuaded: "Wang Chong, we all know that you are a person with great ability and hatred, but your character is too straightforward. We Chinese always pay attention to the golden mean when dealing with things. Two evils are less important. This is also true. Wisdom handed down from our ancestors.”

Wang Chong's face was a little gloomy: "For money and power, I don't even care about my girlfriend's life?"

Du Yunqi said: "This is not what we want to see. Regarding the kidnapping of your girlfriend, you can choose to call the police, do your best, and obey the destiny."

Wang Chong sneered.

"It's a good one to do one's best and listen to the destiny, haha!" Wang Chong raised his head, staring at the three of them with torches in his eyes, and said, "I've always been a straightforward person. Ever since I started working, people have been persuading me to know how to advance and retreat. , that I'm not smooth enough. But..."

Wang Chong said word by word: "Reality will grind away your edges and corners and make you extremely smooth; interests will make you lose your nature and self; money will make you lose your principles and only seek profit. But all of these, to me, It's like a whetstone, sharpening the sword in my heart even sharper."

Wang Chong stood up and straightened his back, "Thank you for your kind invitation. You have your considerations, I have my principles to uphold, and I have my beloved to save. Your proposals, I'm sorry, I can't do it." arrive!"

Wang Chong stepped forward and walked out.

Lin Tianhua shouted: "Wang Chong, if you walk out of this door, you won't be able to turn back!"

Wang Chong walked out of the president's office without looking back, and the remaining three looked at each other.

Wang Chong knew that if he rejected Lin Tianhua this time, his career at Donghua Bank might stop here, but compared with Ma Xiaoxiao's life, what is this?If possible, he would rather exchange his life for Ma Xiaoxiao's.

He returned to the office, turned on the computer, scanned all the data, and made some settings.At this time, Zhao Xiaocheng called, "Wang Chong, where are you?"

"I'm at work."

"Is everything ready?"

"On my body."

"You drive first, and when you arrive at the East Lake Wharf, someone will tell you how to go next."

……

Donghua Public Security Bureau.

"Team Li, Team Liu, there is news from the technical department. The kidnapper's facial restoration and recognition results have been released. This person is Zhang Fang, a wanted criminal at the national A level. According to the records, they arrived in Donghua half a month ago. City, using false identities, people from the Tianma Group received them, we suspect that they were responsible for Deng Xiaoxian's case." Xiao Wanghui reported.

"What about the other people's phone tracking results?"

Xiao Wang said: "We used drones to investigate and found that Tianma Group is heavily guarded in a mansion park in the eastern suburbs. Zhao Xiaocheng and others are also haunting here. We suspect that Ma Xiaoxiao may be hiding here."

Li Yishu looked at Liu Bin, "Can we apply to Tianma Group to arrest people?"

Liu Bin said: "The other party is a vicious gangster, and there are hostages in his hands. If you act rashly, it may be disadvantageous to the hostages. Xiao Li, Xiao Zhang, you should immediately mobilize people to control the eastern suburbs and strictly monitor the mansion park. Report any situation at any time! Xiao Liu, you contact the special police brigade, the other party may have weapons, and provide fire support at any time."

The three took the lead.

Xiao Wang said again: "Captain Li, Wang Chong's car is heading towards the East Lake Wharf!"

Liu Bin said again, "Captain Li, we are good at handling this kind of thing. You can wait here for news." Li Yishu was not willing to listen, and insisted on going together. Liu Bin couldn't refuse, and immediately everyone put on bulletproof vests , changed into a free car, and drove towards the eastern suburbs.

……

When Wang Chong arrived at the East Lake Wharf, the surroundings were calm, except for a motorcycle parked by the edge of the wharf.Before Wang Chong could call, Zhao Xiaocheng's call arrived first.

"Get out of the car, there is a trash can on the east side of the pier, and there is a mobile phone in a black plastic bag inside."

Wang Chong checked it as he said, and he found an old black mobile phone for the elderly. As soon as it was turned on, Zhao Xiaocheng called the mobile phone.

"Did you see the motorcycle next to you? Give your two mobile phones to the driver of the motorcycle, and your car keys to the other person on the motorcycle."

At this time, the motorcycle drove over, and two young men came down.Wang Chong handed over two mobile phones and car keys to the two. The driver of the motorcycle took the mobile phone and drove west. The other person took the car keys and drove his Volvo northward.

Wang Chong's heart trembled. These people did a good job in anti-investigation details. Even if the police tracked his mobile phone or license plate, they would be misled to other places. This would greatly delay their time.

A gray Jetta drove over, the lathe was turned on, and a man wearing sunglasses asked, "Are you Wang Chong?"

Wang Chong nodded.

"boarding!"

Wang Chong put the file bag in his arms and got into the gray Jetta.As soon as he sat in the co-pilot, a gun was pointed at the back of Wang Chong's head. The person holding the gun was Zhang Fang, who warned, "Don't turn your head, or I'll kill you."

Not long ago, Wang Chong was pointed at by Shi Hu with a gun. At that time, he was a little scared. However, this time, he was already mentally prepared and did not resist. regrettable."

Zhang Fang said with a sinister smile, "You're quite courageous, you dare to come over and replace someone without any precautions. Aren't you afraid that we will tear up the ticket if we win?"

Wang Chong sneered, "Since I dared to come, I'm not afraid of what you guys will do. I, Wang Chong, will die, and at worst, we will die together. I don't know that Chairman Qi is reluctant to part with his life."

"Have you brought anything?"

Wang Chong raised his hand, and another person snatched the materials.The man looked through the information and called: "Boss, the thing is available, do you want to live or die?"

"Bring it over and talk about it later."

The gray Jetta started to circle around the city. Half an hour later, a message came from the walkie-talkie confirming that there was no vehicle following him, so the man put a black hood on Wang Chong's head, increased the horsepower, and galloped towards the south.

……

Before Li Yishu and the others arrived at the East Lake Wharf, Xiao Wang called: "Team Li, Team Liu, we found Wang Chong's car on the expressway around the city, heading north of the city. The surveillance showed that the driver was not Wang Chong."

Li Yishu said: "The opponent's anti-investigation tactics."

Liu Bin immediately ordered his subordinates, "Attention the third team. Immediately intercept the Volvo car with the license plate number Hua AXXX at the North Ring Expressway. After the driver is restrained, he will be interrogated on the spot."

"The third team received!"

"Wang Chong's mobile phone signal appeared in the Minghua Shopping Center in the new district!"

Liu Bin said: "The first team, continue to monitor the mansion in the eastern suburbs. The second team, follow me to Minghua shopping mall. Technical department, synchronize the location of Wang Chong's mobile phone to my mobile phone."

Fifteen minutes later, Li Yishu, Liu Bin and others followed the mobile phone signal and came to Minghua Mall.

Ordinary mobile phone tracking, if it is okay in the wilderness, I am afraid that the other party will enter such a densely populated place.Donghua shopping mall has a lot of people, and the buildings are intricate, with shopping malls, office buildings, and apartments lined up one after another. Mobile phone positioning can only know the general direction, but it is very difficult to accurately locate it.

Li Yishu asked: "If you were a kidnapper, where would you choose to conduct the transaction?"

Liu Bin said: "There are a lot of people in the mall, so it's relatively easy to get out after creating chaos, but if it's a hostage exchange, it definitely can't be done here, but on a high floor, an underground garage or a rooftop where there are fewer people."

The location of Wang Chong's mobile phone is still moving, Liu Bin synchronized the location to everyone's mobile phones, and ordered: "The second team, in groups of two, go to the garage, balcony and high floors according to the location to conduct a floor-by-floor investigation. When encountering suspicious persons, Report first, don't act rashly!"

The people acted separately.

Li Yishu and Liu Bin were observing in the shopping mall. According to the positioning of the mobile phone, Wang Chong's vertical position is only 30 meters away, and he has stopped moving. However, due to the three-dimensionality of the building, it is not so easy to find him. .

Li Yishu took out his cell phone and dialed Wang Chong's cell phone number.

A familiar ringtone rang from a nearby place selling cold drinks. The two of them saw a young man in casual clothes buying cold drinks. Hearing the phone ringing, he hung up hastily. Li Yishu shouted, "Stop!"

Hearing this, the young man threw the cold drink in his hand at the two of them, and ran away.Seeing this, Liu Bin shouted, "Don't move, policeman!" The two rushed towards the young man, who was running rampant among the crowd, shouting, "Get out of the way!"

At this moment, a middle-aged man with crutches and a plaster cast on his leg stood in front of him. The young man shouted, "Go away!" He stretched out his hand to push the middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man turned around and turned his hand to his leg to say goodbye. The young man staggered instantly and fell like a dog gnawing shit.He got up and was about to run, but Liu Bin had already rushed over and kicked his calf. The young man screamed and rolled on the ground in pain.

Liu Bin took off the handcuffs, handcuffed him, and asked, "Why are you running?"

The man said: "I practiced long-distance running recently, police officer, is there something wrong with this?"

Li Yishu rushed over and took out Wang Chong's phone from his arms, "Why is this phone on you?"

The young man said: "Someone gave me 1000 yuan to walk around with these two mobile phones. Police officer, I don't have a job. I don't earn this kind of money for nothing!"

Li Yishu said: "I was fooled."

Liu Bin said to the walkie-talkie: "Close the team!" He twisted the man's hands, "If you have anything to say, let's talk about it at the police station!"

After a while, the intercepting Volvo third team also sent a message, and the result was the same as here, someone paid him to drive around, and Liu Bin was so angry that he cursed, "A bunch of old and cunning things!"

However to no avail.

As a result, Wang Chong's clue was broken.