Chapter 382 Cutting the Gordian Knot with a Swift Sword
Everyone around was stunned. No one expected Meng Qingxue to arrive with her people and arrest Liao Zhixin.
Even the reporters who were still taking pictures were taken into the police car.
The onlookers looked at Meng Qingxue, wondering who this young woman was. She was so audacious, and her position seemed quite high.
Meng Qingxue couldn't be bothered with their gazes. She yawned, nodded at Chen Yang, and said, "Remember, you owe me a meal... no, ten meals!"
With that, Meng Qingxue waved her hand, turned, and walked wearily towards the police car.
Chen Yang couldn't help but laugh. He breathed a sigh of relief. He hadn't expected Meng Qingxue to act in a way that suited him so well!
Chen Yang knew very well that this time, the plan was flawless. Liao Zhixin, after all, was an old fox. For him to personally deal with Yangyangyang Company and confront him and Liu Ran, Liao Zhixin had clearly considered all loopholes.
He had woven an impeccable trap. He had people bring two coffins, with dead bodies inside. The deceased had indeed consumed products from Yangyangyang Company during their lives.
As the local representative, he would have to arrest people upon discovering a murder. Even if Zhou Sinian arrived, she wouldn't be able to intervene.
After all, it was a matter of life and death. With people dead, Zhou Sinian would have to step aside. Thus, the entire setup was under Liao Zhixin's control.
Liao Zhixin could legally apprehend Liu Ran and the others, and then through various means, completely ruin Yangyangyang Company.
Even if it was discovered half a month later that the cause of death was not due to Yangyangyang Company's products, half a month was enough time for many things to happen, enough to cause the newly emerging online sales company, Yangyangyang Company, to go bankrupt.
However, this perfect plan encountered Meng Qingxue.
Meng Qingxue acted decisively, arresting people immediately upon arrival.
Without giving a reason, without giving Liao Zhixin any chance to react, she took the people away.
Chen Yang couldn't help but grin. He had originally just helped Meng Qingxue solve some trouble, allowing her to take the blame and earn some merit. He hadn't expected to actually need her help today.
Liu Ran stood by, utterly astonished. She looked at Chen Yang, then at Su Ya, and whispered, "What... what's going on? Isn't Cousin acting a bit too rashly? Will she get into trouble for openly protecting our company like this?"
Chen Yang patted Liu Ran's shoulder and said, "Wife, you worry too much. On the other hand, although Cousin can be a bit absent-minded, she's top-notch when it comes to action."
"We are now quite certain that Liao Zhixin is in cahoots with those who came to cause trouble. Meng Qingxue's unorthodox move has surely exposed Liao Zhixin's hand."
"So, we don't need to worry about the rest. Let's go."
Chen Yang pulled Liu Ran back to the company. Meanwhile, in the police car, Liao Zhixin was furious and still cursing.
He felt truly wronged. He had set up such a foolproof plan, and crushing Yangyangyang Company should have been easy.
But then Meng Qingxue suddenly appeared.
And this young girl, despite her age, was incredibly daring, acting completely outside of rules and regulations.
Who did she think she was?!
Liao Zhixin, sitting in the back seat, continued to curse. The two constables next to him, hearing him curse their idol, silently elbowed him in the neck and ribs.
Liao Zhixin doubled over in pain, like a shrimp, and felt even more aggrieved.
By the time the police car reached headquarters, Meng Qingxue had ordered everyone to be interrogated separately.
Although Meng Qingxue was a slacker who loved to skip work and play games, she wasn't stupid. She knew she had to find a breakthrough from people like Pi San.
So, Meng Qingxue directly assigned a few fierce and experienced officers to interrogate Pi San.
Within an hour, Pi San was completely terrified. Primarily, seeing that even Liao Zhixin had been arrested, he had no more desire to resist.
In his eyes, Liao Zhixin's arrest meant he had committed a crime. Liao Zhixin was his protection, and now that his protection was gone, his mental defenses completely collapsed, and he confessed everything.
Two hours later, the truth of the case was revealed.
Everything was confessed by Liao Zhixin. The two individuals were indeed dead people bought from the hospital's intensive care unit, with the intention of framing Yangyangyang Company and driving it to bankruptcy.
Meng Qingxue sat idly in her seat, while her subordinates' eyes gleamed, and they lavished her with praise.
"Lady Meng, you are truly amazing! You handled this case brilliantly."
"Even now, old man Liao Zhixin is still stubbornly refusing to confess. If it weren't for you, Lady Meng, stepping in, no one would have caught this old fox's tail."
"Yes, yes, Lady Meng, you are truly a heroic woman. Your actions were decisive, cutting the Gordian knot with a swift sword, and you captured this old fox Liao Zhixin in one fell swoop."
Just then, a rapid series of footsteps sounded.
Shen Chong rushed in, slammed his palm on the desk, and glared at Meng Qingxue, saying, "Meng Qingxue, you just arrested Liao Zhixin? And you arrested him while he was on duty? What do you think you're doing?"
"He's a respectable branch chief, a legitimate senior manager, and you just arrested him on the spot, in front of reporters and the public."
"Do you have any respect for rules and authority! Do you know that this will bring immense trouble!"
Shen Chong roared at Meng Qingxue in a huff.
Meng Qingxue waved her hand lazily and said, "Chief Shen, don't worry. It won't be long before Liao Zhixin confesses."
The people around also excitedly said to Shen Chong, "That's right, Chief Shen. We've already interrogated them, and the troublemakers have confessed that Liao Zhixin supported them."
"We suspect Liao Zhixin has committed more than just this one offense; he must have other incriminating evidence."
"Indeed, Chief Shen, you don't know how impressively Lady Meng captured that old fox Liao Zhixin this time."
Shen Chong was taken aback. He looked around blankly and said, "What? Liao Zhixin actually broke the law? He... he's been working for over thirty years, a powerful senior manager, and he actually made a mistake?"
Everyone nodded and said, "Indeed, Chief Shen. You wouldn't believe how deeply this Liao Zhixin hid his tracks."
They surrounded Shen Chong and began to explain everything.
Shen Chong's mouth hung open after listening. Then, he gave Meng Qingxue a thumbs-up and said, "Little Meng, you're amazing! You don't act unless it's a grand gesture, truly impressive."
"I apologize for my misunderstanding this time. I thought you were abusing your power to target Liao Zhixin!"
"Alright, alright, I won't get involved in this case. You handle it. It seems I really should retire."
Shen Chong nodded, laughed heartily, and turned to leave.
Meanwhile, in the Yang family mansion, the entire family was in chaos.