The city slowly awoke from its slumber as the faint morning light pierced through the hazy mist, casting a gentle glow upon the towering skyscrapers. Lin Yu had arrived at the office early, his desk piled high with case files on corruption investigations, each document bearing testament to his unwavering pursuit of justice. He rubbed his tired eyes, recalling the countless nights and days he had spent pushing through investigations, every witness he had interviewed, and every clue he had analyzed flashing through his mind. Despite the arduous journey, every step closer to the truth filled him with an indescribable sense of gratification.
Yet, in the dark corners of the city where sunlight could never reach, corrupt forces were quietly making their move. Like venomous snakes lurking in the shadows, they keenly sensed Lin Yu closing in on the core truth of their corruption and began to panic. At their head was a businessman named Zhao Hong, who colluded with corrupt officials in the government, reaping enormous profits through power-for-money trades and illicit transfers of wealth. Lin Yu's investigation was like a storm threatening to tear down his painstakingly built "black gold empire." Determined to protect his interests and status, Zhao Hong decided to strike first, attempting to bring Lin Yu down and nip the investigation in the bud.
Zhao Hong sat in his luxurious office, decorated in an extravagant European style, looking out over the bustling cityscape through a floor…
Chapter 66