Chapter 368 Death Struggle
"Li Huaide is such an ungrateful bastard. If it weren't for my sister, he wouldn't be in this situation today? He actually dared to fool around behind my sister's back..." Zhen Yi was furious. He had always disliked Li Huaide and thought he was too fake, and it turned out to be true.

The younger brother Zhen Xiang is different from his older brother. He has a very good relationship with his brother-in-law Li Huaide.

Because Zhen Xiang's parents were busy with work since he was a child, and he grew up under the care of his brothers and sisters.

By the time he began to understand things, his elder sister Zhen Jiang had married Li Huaide, and Zhen Xiang spent most of his time at his sister's home.

Li Huaide is good at winning people's hearts and is particularly caring towards Zhen Xiang, so that Zhen Xiang still has a good impression of his brother-in-law.

However, people's hearts are hidden. Who would have thought that Li Huaide would do such a terrible thing, which is shocking.

"Could there be some misunderstanding here?" Zhen Xiang said something that he himself could not believe.

Upon hearing this, Zhen Yi rolled his eyes, with strong dissatisfaction in his tone, and said to his brother in a deep voice: "Old Five, we know that you and Li Huaide have a deep friendship, but the facts are in front of us, how can you easily use the word misunderstanding to prevaricate? How can you still defend such an obvious thing?"

Zhen Xiang lowered his eyes slightly, with a hint of caution and inquiry in his tone: "Aren't we investigating? What if it really is a misunderstanding..." His words came to an abrupt end, leaving the listeners with endless room for imagination.

She said with a bit of urgency and determination: "Dad, I think what I said makes sense. Although I have my doubts about Huaide's corruption, I can't guarantee that it is true. But when it comes to him having affairs outside, I absolutely don't believe it!"

"He has always treated me with deep affection. There may be unknown twists and turns behind this matter. Could it be that someone deliberately set up a trap to frame him?" Zhen Jiang's words revealed his trust in Huaide and his desire for the truth.

Jenny also felt that what her sister said made sense. She also had a high opinion of Li Huaide in her heart, thinking that he had a gentle temperament and was deeply loyal to his family.

Due to the remote working location, Jenny's life alone seems quite lonely and her daily chores are handled in a somewhat messy manner.

Her brother-in-law Li Huaide, whenever he had free time, would take the trouble to provide Jenny with all she needed. He cared for her meticulously, adding a bit of warmth and support to her life.

So deep down, Jenny didn't believe that Li Huaide was such a person.

So, she also echoed Zhen Jiang and said, "Yes, Dad! I think what my sister said makes sense. My brother-in-law doesn't seem like that kind of person. Is there any misunderstanding?"

Zhen Yi was so discontented when he saw this that he could not help but taunted, "Are you guys fooled by Li Huaide's sweet words? With such an obvious fact before your eyes, you still stubbornly raise doubts?"

Zhen Ni glanced at Zhen Yi sharply, with a tone of reproach and confusion in her voice: "Second brother, your brother-in-law is a member of our family after all, why can't you hope for the best for him?"

Zhen Yi was furious when he heard this, "You..."

"Bang!" With a loud noise, the old man suddenly became furious. He waved his hand violently and slammed it heavily on the table, shaking the air around him.

The Zhen brothers and sisters were so frightened that they were speechless. They lowered their heads and looked submissive. The atmosphere suddenly became extremely quiet.

"Noisy, noisy..."

"Keep arguing!"

"Everyone thinks they have grown strong enough and want to rebel, right?"

"Just be honest with me recently..."

"Don't interfere in Li Huaide's affairs. Just do your own thing..."

Zhen Jiang was anxious when he heard this, and immediately said: "Dad, you can't just stand by and watch him die, he is your..."

Seeing that she was stubborn, Old Master Zhen was completely disappointed and said coldly, "Don't go there recently. Just stay at home and reflect on yourself!"

When Zhen Jiang heard that he was under house arrest, his face suddenly changed and he said anxiously: "Dad, you can't do this..."

Before he finished speaking, the old lady quickly interrupted with an unquestionable firmness in her tone: "Xiao Jiang, shut up. Your father has his reasons for his decision, just obey him."

Zhen Jiang is a stubborn person, otherwise she would not have insisted on marrying Li Huaide despite her family's opposition.

She still had a glimmer of hope in her heart and tried to plead with the old man again. Fortunately, Jenny was quick to act and quickly pulled her away from the scene. Otherwise, with the old man's hot temper, he would have been furious on the spot and the consequences would have been disastrous.

Looking at the two sisters leaving, Mr. Zhen still had a gloomy expression.

The old lady beside him quickly whispered to comfort him, "Grandpa, calm down. Your heart can't stand it. Take it easy and don't hurt yourself."

Mr. Zhen has been in the officialdom for many years and is very shrewd. He is not so angry as to lose his composure by the younger generation.

He let out a long breath, his tone filled with helplessness and reproach: "Look, this is all because of you, each of them is so troublesome.

The old lady had no choice but to agree with him and said, "Yes, yes, it's all my fault."

"If Li Huaide really deserves what he gets, we won't care about him anymore and just let him die on his own!"

Master Zhen shook his head slightly and said in a deep voice: "You don't know that there are undercurrents behind this matter, and it is far from as simple as it seems on the surface."

"Someone suddenly came from above and controlled Li Huaide on the spot. There was no sign of anything happening beforehand. The speed of their actions and the precision of their methods were astonishing!"

"The witnesses, material evidence, and criminal facts are crystal clear..."

"They didn't even give Li Huaide a chance to turn things around, and directly nailed him to death. Who are they guarding against?"

"This is to guard against us!"

"If you say that there is no one behind this, the ghosts will not believe it..."

The old lady's heart trembled when she heard this. She was an old woman who had experienced many hardships and struggles. She immediately asked in a deep voice: "You mean..."

Old Master Zhen looked solemn, nodded slightly, and said in a low and powerful voice: "I'm afraid that this storm is aimed at us!"

The old lady's heart was instantly filled with worry. If this was true, they were undoubtedly in danger.

ZD has always been a battle of swords and swords, and does not allow any slackness.

"Could it be... Old Li? He has had different political views from you for a long time. Is this matter related to him?" Her voice was low and solemn, revealing her deep worry about unknown dangers.

Master Zhen hesitated for a moment, then shook his head firmly, his tone showing a deep understanding of his old rival: "No, I know Lao Li very well. Even if we disagree, he will never kill me."

"Thinking back to when we were in Hubei, Henan and Anhui... Under those circumstances, he did not frame other comrades, and he almost lost his life because of it."

The old lady nodded. In fact, she didn’t believe it either. It was just that she was suddenly attacked and didn’t know who her opponent was.

It's just guesswork.

"Then, who could it be? The person behind this is definitely not ordinary."

"Old man, in my opinion, we can't just sit there and wait for death. We should find out as soon as possible..."

Old Master Zhen nodded slightly and said concisely: "Wait a minute, wait and see what happens until the situation becomes clear. At the same time, I will send someone else to follow the clues and conduct an in-depth investigation..."

Then, he said to the two brothers who had not left: "You should also be careful recently."

"It's okay, don't hang around outside, go home and spend more time with your mother."

The two brothers Zhen Yi hurriedly agreed, "Okay!" They knew clearly in their minds that this matter was of great importance and they knew how to prioritize it.

Besides, it’s not as safe out there as at home.

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Just when the Zhen family was in panic because of Li Huaide's accident.

The Red Star Factory was not spared and suffered from the sudden turmoil.

The downfall of Li Huaide and his cronies was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples and plunging the entire Red Star Factory into unprecedented chaos.

Most of the management positions at all levels in the factory were suddenly vacant, like leaves swept by the autumn wind, sparse and messy. This situation was like cutting off the firewood from the bottom of the pot, seriously restricting the daily operation of the enterprise, making various production activities difficult and efficiency greatly reduced.

For a time, the Red Star Factory was in trouble both internally and externally, and its future was worrying.

This is a large factory directly under the ministry. It is huge in scale and employs tens of thousands of hard-working workers and their families.

Once there is a storm here, it is by no means a trivial matter, but a wave that is enough to shake the whole world.

Director Yang no longer had any joy from defeating his opponent, and all that was left was anxiety and frustration.

I saw that he had an untidy beard and several big blisters on his lips.

At this moment he is talking to the head of a arsenal.

"Old Yang, what the hell is wrong with you guys? Even such a crucial mission can go wrong. We clearly requested No. 35 gun steel, but what the hell did you send instead?"

"Fortunately, our engineers were quick to spot the problem. Otherwise, if this batch of substandard steel had been used to make cannons, the consequences would have been disastrous and we would have had to pack up and leave."

"Is there anyone as deceiving as you?" On the other end of the phone, the person in charge of the arsenal spoke in a hurried tone, pouring out his dissatisfaction to Yang Shulin like a machine gun, and every word was full of disbelief and indignation.

Director Yang quickly wiped the sweat off his forehead, his heart filled with shock. This was no ordinary accident. Military production was extremely demanding, and any minor mistake would lead to a thorough investigation, with absolutely no room for escape.

He knows very well that every bit of tension and caution at this moment is a reflection of his adherence to duty and respect for safe production.

Fortunately, the batch of faulty steel had not yet been produced into cannons. Otherwise, he would have faced unforeseen serious consequences, which would have been serious enough to make him regret his decision.

Director Yang's voice was full of apology, quick and sincere: "Lao Teng, I'm really sorry, this is all our fault. You can report it however you need to, and we will take action immediately without any delay..." Before he finished speaking, there was a "beep" sound of the line being disconnected from the other end. Obviously, the other party's anger could no longer be contained, and he hung up the phone directly.

Afterwards, Director Yang's face suddenly changed, and it seemed as if water could drip out of it. He quickly grabbed the phone and fired a series of instructions to the relevant departments like a machine gun.

Soon, a group of people in charge of the transportation department, dispatching department, material department, and warehouse department hurriedly gathered in his office, and the atmosphere was so heavy that it was suffocating.

Facing this group of people, Director Yang showed no mercy. He scolded them like a summer rainstorm, fierce and direct. Every word hit the hearts of those present, making them dare not slack off in the slightest.

"Since our factory was founded, we have always been known for our rigor. We have never had such an unbearable omission. This time, for the first time in history, such a mistake has occurred. Come on, tell me, which link failed to cause this mistake that should not have happened?"

Upon learning that they had made such a huge mistake, the group of people instantly lost their composure and started to shirk responsibility from each other, denying that the problem originated from their department, causing the scene to fall into chaos.

Finally, seeing Director Yang's rage, the cadre who temporarily took over the warehouse management muttered to himself: "I am so unlucky. I finally waited for the day to come out, but now I have to deal with such a difficult matter."

He gritted his teeth and said in a soft but firm voice: "Director, this batch of substandard steel did come from our warehouse. The responsibility lies with us. I am willing to accept the appropriate punishment and fully cooperate with the subsequent rectification work to ensure that such problems will not occur again."

Seeing someone step forward to take responsibility, the others secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and then expressed their opinions in a more positive manner: "Director, our department is also to blame..." As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere changed subtly, and everyone showed a determination to unite and move forward together.

Director Yang's anger then subsided by half, as he knew that the temporary person in charge of the warehouse could not be blamed entirely.

The department encountered an unexpected change, and both the director and deputy director were invited to have tea one after another. For a while, people were worried that they would be the next target of scrutiny.

In such an atmosphere, it is inevitable that there will be many omissions in the work, and it would be strange if nothing goes wrong!

The Red Star Factory wanted to achieve stability with speed, and its top priority was to quickly fill the vacancies in the management to ensure that this corporate ship could sail steadily again.

With this in mind, Director Yang quickly dismissed everyone and then walked towards the secretary's office with firm steps.

He was thinking that there were several personnel changes that urgently required in-depth discussions with members of the Party Committee to ensure that the Red Star Factory could stabilize as soon as possible.

In addition, some people also need to be rewarded. Without the efforts of these people, how could he easily defeat Li Huaide?

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A certain compound.

In a small red building with strict security.

Li Huaide tried his best, pressed against the edge of the iron window, and eagerly looked through the cold bars, trying to catch a glimmer of information from the outside world.

However, all efforts were in vain. Even if he stood on tiptoe, his vision was still limited to a small space. Only the gray sky came into view, just like his heavy and depressed mood at the moment, boundless and difficult to let go.

Li Huaide was brought here and detained. At first he was overwhelmed with astonishment, but soon he forced himself to calm down, muttering to himself: "How could it come to this? There was not even a hint of it beforehand." His eyes gradually focused, revealing a determination to seek answers in adversity.

"I must hold on and not speak a word. They will definitely come to save me..."

"Bang!" With a loud bang, the heavy prison door burst open, and several figures in Zhongshan suits with stern faces walked in one after another. Their steps were steady, revealing their unquestionable majesty.

There was a tense and depressing atmosphere in the air, which made Li Huaide feel nervous.

"Li Huaide, please come with us."

Li Huaide was startled and couldn't help asking, "Where... where are you going?"

"Stop talking nonsense and just follow us..." One person pushed Li Huaide rudely with obvious impatience in his tone.

Li Huaide was furious, his eyes widened, and he responded angrily: "What's your attitude? I will report this matter to my superiors truthfully and will not tolerate it!"

Seeing this, a man who was obviously the leader frowned and said, "Xiao Zhou, please pay attention to your behavior."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhou glanced at Li Huaide, but did nothing more extreme.

Li Huaide looked at him with contempt, and said angrily in his heart: "You little slave, wait until I get out, and see how I deal with you."

Xiao Zhoushi is in his youth and full of passion, and is particularly sensitive to the injustice in the world.

In his eyes, he hated the kind of parasites like Li Huaide and his mouth. He vowed to draw a clear line between himself and them and defend the justice and light in his heart.

Seeing Li Huaide's contemptuous expression, Xiao Zhou felt even more angry and wanted to beat him up on the spot.

Otherwise it will be unbearable.

Arrive at the interrogation room.

The atmosphere in the interrogation room was solemn, and the interrogating officer's voice was steady and powerful: "Li Huaide, we summoned you here today for no reason. We have irrefutable evidence of your crimes, and each piece points to a fact that you cannot avoid. We hope that you can face up to everything in front of you and understand that confessing is the only way out. Only in this way can you get a chance for leniency."

Li Huaide stood there in a daze, his tone filled with disbelief and astonishment: "Me? I committed a crime? This is simply a fantasy! Your words are clearly slander, malicious defamation, and a frame-up out of nothing..." Although his voice was not loud, every word was sonorous, as if he was really being wronged.

The atmosphere in the interrogation room was solemn. Facing the stubborn Li Huaide, the interrogator looked sharp and said no more. He directly took out several photos and showed them to him one by one.

"This one is stolen property seized from a hidden corner of your home. It's irrefutable evidence." The interrogator's voice was calm and powerful, and every word hit the nail on the head. "And the following ones are direct evidence of your improper relationships with several women. From the intimate photos to the corner of your so-called 'love nest', everything shows your ugly behavior."

Every time a page was turned, it was like a heavy blow to Li Huaide's heart. This direct display made Li Huaide's ugly behavior completely exposed, and also made everyone present feel the majesty and justice of the law.

"I don't know these things, I don't know anything, I don't know the woman in the photo, someone is behind this..."

Li Huaide's body trembled involuntarily, but he still had a bit of unrealistic fantasy in his heart.

He stubbornly believed that as long as he gritted his teeth and denied it, he might be able to rely on his father-in-law's power to turn the tide. Otherwise, everything would fall into an abyss of no return.

Inside the interrogation room, the interrogator's eyes suddenly became sharp, as if he could see into people's hearts.

Faced with irrefutable evidence, Li Huaide still gritted his teeth and refused to plead guilty. This scene was beyond everyone's expectations.

His action was not simply a rogue act, but there seemed to be a hidden agenda behind it, or he was hoping he could escape the law.

The interrogators thought to themselves that Li Huaide must have someone to rely on to be so arrogant.

(End of this chapter)