The crackdown on organized crime began with the arrest of the mother-in-law.

Chapter 268 The County Party Secretary's Dinner Party

Although Qin Chuan's injuries were severe, he was in excellent physical condition.

A week later, Qin Chuan left the hospital. Although his shoulder was still a little uncomfortable, it no longer affected his basic mobility.

"Welcome back, Director Qin!"

Dong Houde from the Criminal Investigation Brigade organized a welcoming ceremony for everyone.

Dozens of people stood in the courtyard, clapping enthusiastically until their hands were red.

To be honest, these people in the criminal investigation team still have a strong sense of justice and their blood is still hot.

These people couldn't possibly be completely unaware of the situation in Ping'an County, but there was really nothing they could do about it before.

Some people are arrested today, but they have to be released tonight.

But ever since Qin Chuan arrived, the entire criminal investigation team has undergone a complete transformation.

Moreover, in less than two months, the criminal gang of Li Longfei was wiped out, and the shadow hanging over the people of Ping'an County was completely swept away.

These criminal police officers, as the specific investigators, had a clearer understanding of the criminal facts committed by Li Longfei's criminal gang.

It can be said that this group of people are capable of any evil deed.

Murder, robbery, rape, drug trafficking, forcing people into prostitution, and so on—these kinds of things happen all the time.

Although Li Longfei did not directly commit the crime, it was precisely because of the protection he received that the real criminals were able to escape justice.

In the past week, in addition to the arrest of nearly a hundred people in Ping'an County, dozens of thugs and hooligans have been crammed into the detention center.

Many previously unsolved cases have been brought to light after this operation.

Moreover, since the announcement of the criminal recruitment notice for Li Longfei's criminal group was issued, many people from police stations and criminal investigation teams in various places have come to report the case.

Meanwhile, the criminal investigation team receives four or five banners of appreciation every day.

Just now, another plaque inscribed with "Upright and Just Magistrate" was delivered to the Criminal Investigation Brigade.

Only then did people come to believe the saying that a nation's prosperity depends on whether the people support it.

Ping'an County may have seemed peaceful in the past, but who would have thought that so many shady dealings were hidden beneath the surface?

"Director Qin, you're finally back."

These past few days, Dong Houde has been in charge of everything, and to be honest, he's been exhausted. Zhang Jun and Chen Guodong are in the same boat.

The three of them haven't had much rest these past few days.

Qin Chuan was aware of the situation, of course; the criminal investigation team had given him a detailed report on the situation over the past few days.

The current criminal investigation team is completely different from the one in the past.

Now, every morning when the criminal investigation team opens its doors, police cars are constantly speeding out, and when they return, they're carrying several people.

Mo Jiaqiang has completely let go.

In his words, "Since I'm going to die, I'll take everyone down with me."

He confessed to everything he had ever been involved in and remembered since he began committing crimes more than a decade ago.

Even some retired people were brought back.

The three standing committee members of Ping'an County who were summoned for questioning a few days ago are no longer just being summoned for questioning; they have now been detained by the Discipline Inspection Commission.

The Xing'an Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection has sent people down to conduct a special investigation.

Of course, under normal circumstances, the Xing'an Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection would not be able to act so quickly, but since it involved Ping'an County, Secretary Huang Zhen gave the highest instructions.

During this period, the officialdom of Ping'an County was in a state of high alert.

Even Jia Tianming and Gao Zhiyuan can't sleep well at night now.

They did things, though nothing too outrageous.

But the two of them really did collect a lot of money.

However, Qin Chuan had his own considerations regarding these two people.

Water that is too clear has no fish; everyone has their own weaknesses.

Qin Chuan knew quite a bit about Jia Tianming and Gao Zhiyuan's affair.

However, perhaps because of their background as criminal investigators, both of them had their own bottom line; they accepted money, but it was all within the company's system.

It's not quite a protective umbrella yet.

In addition, Jia Tianming played a significant role in the Li Yuanguang incident at the detention center.

Without the cooperation of the detention center, Li Longfei would not have been so easily fooled.

Moreover, Qin Chuan was very clear about his own role; he was there to crack down on organized crime and catch bad guys.

We're not here to investigate corruption.

In the office, Dong Houde recounted the recent situation, giving Qin Chuan a detailed report once again.

"There's something else. Last night, Secretary Sun from the county committee came over and said that Secretary Zhang would like to have dinner with you..."

Qin Chuan was slightly taken aback: "He came directly to you?"

These past two days, Zhang Huaiyuan has been visiting Qin Chuan at the hospital every few days, but he hasn't mentioned having a meal with her.

"Secretary Zhang didn't tell you in person, probably because he was afraid you'd refuse, so he had Secretary Sun ask me about it privately. Oh, and Director Jia and a few members of the county party committee should also be attending..."

Qin Chuan immediately understood what was going on.

This wasn't just Zhang Huaiyuan inviting me to dinner; it was the entire county committee inviting me to dinner.

Moreover, it's likely that the other party's offer wasn't just a simple invitation to dinner.

This is an attempt to gauge my opinion, to see what my next move will be, and where my bottom line is.

"Give this to Secretary Sun. Tell him to wait until he feels better in a few days... maybe Saturday. He'll have time then."

"Yes."