"Cracking down on organized crime and punishing criminals has always been the duty of the police. If such a person really exists, I can tell you with certainty that she will not escape the law either."
Zhou Yi gave a formulaic but firm reply, then asked in a grave voice, "So, who was the person you mentioned?"
Zhang Hao thought for a moment, then asked with an odd expression, "Have you heard of Xu Qinglan from the Yunxiao Pharmaceutical Group?"
Zhou Yi nodded, his expression unchanged. "Yes. A deputy to our Changning City People's Congress, and an 'outstanding entrepreneur' as famous as you. Is she the person you meant?"
Zhang Hao did not answer immediately. Instead, he carefully studied Director Zhou's unruffled expression. After a long moment, he seemed to realize something and broke into a laugh.
"Director Zhou, I really have to admire you! I originally thought you were coming specifically for me... Yes, the person I meant was Ms. Xu Qinglan."
"Oh? Tell me in detail, then."
A flicker of surprise appeared in Director Zhou's eyes. He had not expected the man to wise up, though unfortunately, it was a little too late.
If Zhang Hao had kept a lower profile and shown a little more sense from the start, Zhou Yi would not have dealt with him so easily.
"Around 2003, when Xu Qinglan was developing a tourist attraction, she got into a land acquisition dispute with the villagers of Erlong Township. She hired our company to settle it. One person died, and three were injured," Zhang Hao confessed.
"Do you have evidence?" There was no trace of delight on Zhou Yi's face, because he knew a statement alone proved nothing.
With Xu Qinglan's cunning and caution, she could easily have covered every angle without leaving a