There Was No One Who Could Say No Before Master Lin Qi

As Gepu's eyes gradually adjusted to the Scorching Sun streaming through the huge French windows, the world began to appear normal to him.

The person standing by the floor-to-ceiling window, turning to look back at him, finally matched someone from his memory.

"Mr. Lin Qi ..." The door behind him closed, Gepu looked back. The prison guard was standing outside the room.

His dutiful back could still be seen through the frosted glass of the door. Besides Lin Qi, there was another person in the room who was probably an agent or something similar.

Lin Qi walked to the chair that had always belonged only to the warden and sat down, while inviting Gepu to sit opposite him.

Gepu had seen the prison warden more than once; he was a somewhat sinister man who was the King of this little kingdom.

The situation in Maximum Security Prison is different from other places. Those who can be put in here are either prisoners serving sentences of more than ten years or are involved in some important cases, such as political events.

This also determines the closed nature of this place; what happens inside will not be known to the outside world for a very long time, or may never be known at all.

Here, the warden is the ultimate authority; his rules are the rules that prisoners must follow. He can even make regulations that violate the Federal Charter and the Federal Basic Law, and no one here will question whether he is doing so; they will simply obey.

But today, someone else sits on the King, which has caused some confusion for Gepu regarding Lin Qi's outdated understanding.

His gaze, somewhat unfocused, passed over Lin Qi and, through the huge floor-to-ceiling window behind Lin Qi, looked down over the entire prison.

The entire prison is visible through this window; the expansive view allows anyone to take in the entire prison.

At the same time, anyone sitting in front of the warden would see a very special scene: the prison becomes the backdrop for the person sitting in the chair behind the desk.

When he first saw the scene here, he found it somewhat amusing. He had always heard about the various aspects of prisons in society, and he was amused that they had become so arrogant. However, after spending some time in prison, he realized that this was indeed a prison, a real prison.

"You may be confused about why I'm here..." Lin Qi's words drew Gepu's attention from the scenery behind him back to him. Seeing that Gepu's eyes were focused again, Lin Qi nodded slightly and continued, "This time I'm here on behalf of the Special Advisor to the Federal National Security Committee of Bayer Federation to ask you some questions."

Upon hearing this, Gepu understood why Lin Qi was sitting there.

The National Security Committee is a powerful department. Simply put, National Security Committee has the authority to intervene in any issue that may endanger National Security, whether it is domestic or foreign.

They wielded immense power and enjoyed numerous privileges, so much so that even the warden had to bow down to this young man.

Gepu was just curious about how Lin Qi became National Security Committee Special Advisor. "You're not one of those insignificant people down there; you should understand the special nature of the National Security Committee."

Gepu nodded.

"It looks like our communication will go smoothly..." Gepu's tact was within Lin Qi's expectations. He paused slightly, giving each other some time to prepare, and then asked, "According to our investigation, both the Listoan Group and the previous Heng Hui Group have transferred benefits to Bu Peien, is that right?"

Gepu originally thought Lin Qi's questions shouldn't be so complicated. He wanted Lin Qi to ask some simple questions, like what was the situation with President Neo, and then he could give some bland answers and that would be the end of it.

Because of Lin Qi's visit, he could demonstrate that he and Lin Qi knew each other and that he had a friend who was National Security Committee Special Advisor, which would make his situation in prison more comfortable. However, to his surprise, Lin Qi's first question was so difficult to answer.

After thinking for about a minute, he shook his head. "I am only responsible for some fund verification in the Group Company. As for where the money went or who it was given to, I have no idea."

Lin Qi looked at him, and the two stared at each other, neither backing down, looking into each other's eyes. Lin Qi slowly shook his head, "You're lying, you know that."

There are many ways for the Federal to transfer benefits, the most common of which is through fund transfers. This method seems stupid to many, but it is the method that other countries envy the most.

The members of Congress all have their own businesses, and almost all of them secretly hold shares in various foundations.

Because private equity funds can keep their information private, even if members of Congress hold significant stakes and interests in them, they are very safe until a bomb is detonated that prompts law enforcement to launch an investigation.

To transfer benefits to them, all you need to do is transfer money to the foundations in which they hold shares. Just find any excuse, such as donating one million to a birdwatching foundation to support them in having enough equipment to observe birds up close in the wild.

Regardless of the reason for observing birds or whether birdwatching can bring economic value, this donation is completely in accordance with the law—firstly, the money is not proceeds of crime, and secondly, it is not donated to Criminal Organization for criminal use, so it is legal.

Then, this money will be distributed as "profit" to each shareholder in accordance with the private equity fund's capital utilization standards.

Because they are private equity funds, they are not subject to supervision and management by society and institutions, and they can choose not to disclose their accounts and information to the public. They may even use other means to cover up the ultimate beneficiaries.

If a company donates to a foundation that stands out in a novel way, don't be surprised; it's a normal phenomenon of transferring benefits.

As an auditing accountant, Gepu audits every single inflow and outflow of money. It's impossible for him not to know where some of that money went, since these are all corporate accounts.

As for why the funds are transferred between corporate accounts, that's a very basic question. It's as stupid as some criminals leaving behind ledgers that could ultimately lead to their own demise.

Everyone knows this is stupid, but it has to exist because it is a thread, a piece of evidence, and at the same time, it can spur those who benefit to complete the work they should have done as soon as possible.

Gepu remained silent, just as Lin Qi had said, he actually knew.

He even has another set of ledgers, but he doesn't intend to reveal them. These ledgers involve the true top rulers of the Federal, and if he were to reveal this crucial evidence, he would likely disappear mysteriously.

For those big shots, killing a convict under Federal Government surveillance like him would be easier than swatting a mosquito.

With just a phone call, or even just a message from someone, he could die in some accident anywhere in prison.

No one will know yet.

The long silence convinced Lin Qi that Gepu must know something. He turned to the National Security Committee Agent beside him and said, "Go to the door. I need to speak with Mr. Gepu alone."

The agents of the National Security Committee hesitated for a moment, but ultimately decided to follow Lin Qi's arrangements. It was an indisputable fact that Lin Qi had connections with the Upper Class of the National Security Committee, and they did not need to get involved in a dispute of this level.

The agent left quickly, leaving only Lin Qi and Gepu in the room.

"You're not out there, so you're not aware of some of the things that have happened recently. If you did know, you wouldn't be thinking like this now."

"I didn't go to anyone else, I didn't go to Neo, I came directly to you, and that says it all."

"I know what you're worried about, but you don't need to worry about that. As long as you cooperate with us, I can make sure you can safely finish your sentence here."

"Actually, let's think about it another way. You're worried that person will use their power to make you disappear, but aren't you worried about me or the people behind me?"

A playful smile played on Lin Qi's lips. He shook his head slightly, turned slightly to the side, and glanced past Gepu toward the office door behind him. "Many unexpected things happen in this world every day. For example, later on, you might steal a prison guard's weapon on your way back to your cell, attempting to escape, ignoring prison warnings, and ultimately being shot dead..."

"Perhaps your death will make the next person who knows the details a little wiser, and know how to cooperate properly."

The undisguised threat, which even directly told Gepu how he would leave this world, greatly increased Gepu's psychological pressure. He was just an accountant and did not want to get involved in the political vortex.

"Whether you die immediately or we defeat the enemy and you don't die, it's not a difficult question, is it?"

Lin Qi took out his cigarette case, lit one, and looked at Gepu leisurely. Anyone would know how to make a choice; his current hesitation was simply because he was trying to find a way to have the best of both worlds.

However, in such a struggle of overwhelming force, there is never a win-win option.

After about two minutes, Gepu suddenly asked, "What would I get if I told him?"

Lin Qi nodded with satisfaction. "Have you heard of the ' Special Talents Conscription Act '?"

Under Federal Law, some law enforcement agencies can directly recruit convicts who are serving sentences of no more than five years to work for the Federal Government.

Because sometimes law enforcement work requires a nail, and of course, those who push for legislation won't tell the public that this is done in case one day...

Overall, however, this bill is very tempting for people serving sentences.

After Lin Qi said it, he could clearly see a change in Gepu's eyes.

So Lin Qi added, "If we can..." He smiled, "You know, then I can demonstrate your value to the judge in this case, apply for a reduced sentence for you, and propose transferring you to Private Prison..."