Chapter 2786 Deciding to Take a Gamble

Qin Feng knew that Qi Yaqiu's death was not a criminal case, but a political one, affecting not only the political landscape of Shazhou City and Ganliang Province.

Moreover, he was well aware of the immense power wielded by the leader sitting opposite him, so every word he uttered today regarding Qi Yaqiu's death could potentially unleash a massive uproar.

What made Qin Feng even more panicked was that no one had told him how to talk to Qi Yaqiu before, and he had no idea what the higher-ups meant.

If he said the wrong thing, it would be a small matter if it affected his own future. What he feared was that it would affect the overall situation of Gansu and Liangzhou provinces, and even the future of the elders present who had been kind to him.

For Qin Feng, these were the most tense few seconds of his life.

After a few seconds of internal struggle, Qin Feng finally made a decision.

Since things had come to this point, he decided to take a gamble. If he wanted to play it safe, he could say that he was unaware of the situation and that the matter was still under investigation. This was, at the moment, the safest and most rational option.

However, Qin Feng still chose to take the risk. He decided to reveal the truth about Qi Yaqiu's death that he had investigated. To be precise, it was not an investigation, but a guess, since so far everything was just speculation and conjecture, and there was no actual evidence to prove it.

Putting aside the uproar that revealing Qi Yaqiu's true cause of death would cause, the fact that he "talked nonsense" in front of his superiors without any evidence was enough to end Qin Feng's political career.

However, Qin Feng still chose to be reckless, because that was in his nature. He decided to take a gamble, knowing that if he was right, it could greatly help the situation in Shazhou.

"Commander, I can confirm that Comrade Qi Yaqiu did not die in an accident, but was murdered. The car accident was deliberately staged." Qin Feng raised his head and said to the commander.

After Qin Feng finished speaking, everyone except the leader was shocked.

"Qin Feng, do you have any evidence to prove what you're saying?" Hu Guangxiang asked Qin Feng first, warning him not to speak recklessly.

Qin Feng shook his head: "No, I can't provide any concrete evidence to prove this. This conclusion is based on some clues I've deduced."

"What nonsense are you spouting? How can you draw conclusions without any evidence? And then bring it here to report? Do you think you're reporting to me?" Hu Guangxiang scolded Qin Feng, but in reality, he was protecting him.

The leader naturally saw through Hu Guangxiang's thoughts, and waved his hand with a smile, saying, "Evidence is very important, but not every matter can be proven. Comrade Qin Feng also said that you deduced based on clues, right?"

Qin Feng nodded: "Yes, although we can't produce any concrete evidence to prove this yet, according to my investigation, there are many clues pointing to this car accident being deliberate rather than accidental. I can say that with certainty, and I stand by what I say."

"Qin Feng, this is not something you can take responsibility for," Vice Minister Hong said anxiously.

The leader stopped Vice Minister Hong again: "You shouldn't be so nervous. You should be calmer than Comrade Qin Feng. As I just said, this happened in Shazhou City, so Comrade Qin Feng's opinion is very important."

"Comrade Qin Feng, please express your thoughts and opinions on this matter. Don't feel pressured; just say what you really think," the commander continued to say to Qin Feng.

"Yes." Qin Feng nodded, then continued, "According to our investigation, Comrade Qi Yaqiu received an anonymous letter the day before the incident..."

Qin Feng recounted the entire process, including the details, but he wisely avoided mentioning what happened after Qi Yaqiu's death.

The events before Qi Yaqiu's death only involved the Lixin Group, but the events after his death had far-reaching implications, including the main leaders of Gansu and Liangzhou provinces. This is something Qin Feng, as an individual, cannot discuss.

Moreover, Qin Feng firmly believed that someone like the leader could easily guess the shady dealings that followed Qi Yaqiu's death, so there was no need for Qin Feng to explain.

Qin Feng's decision not to rashly involve Gansu and Liangzhou provinces relieved Hu Guangxiang and Vice Minister Hong, and also put Zhao Hongjian, who had been sitting there without saying a word and had no chance to speak, at ease.

In fact, the person who was most nervous and worried about Qin Feng talking nonsense throughout the whole process was Zhao Hongjian. Hu Guangxiang and Vice Minister Hong were both cadres from Beijing, while Zhao Hongjian was a cadre from Gansu and Liangshan provinces. If Qin Feng talked nonsense, he would be the first to be affected.

After Qin Feng finished speaking, the leader sitting in the superior position also became serious. He slowly raised his head and asked Qin Feng, "Is there anything else to add regarding Comrade Qi Yaqiu's death?"

Qin Feng glanced at the leader secretly. He knew very well that the leader's question was a question about whether anyone else was involved in Qi Yaqiu's death, and the people the leader was referring to were naturally the cadres in Gansu and Liangzhou provinces.

Qin Feng really wanted to reveal that leaders in Gansu and Liangzhou provinces were also involved and acted as protectors of the Lixin Group, but after hesitating for a long time, he held back and shook his head, saying, "No, that's all I know for now."

The chief nodded.

"Qin Feng, you go back first," Vice Minister Hong said to Qin Feng.

Qin Feng stood up, bowed respectfully to the leader, and then turned and left the meeting room. Qin Feng understood that he was only invited in because the leader wanted to hear his views on the sandbar issue as a grassroots cadre, and that what they were going to discuss next was not something that someone of his rank could participate in or listen to.

In reality, it was already an immense blessing for Qin Feng to be able to get here and meet the leader today.

Qin Feng obediently left the meeting room. Director Zhang, who was sitting outside, stood up when he saw Qin Feng come out and asked, "Have you finished your report?"

Qin Feng nodded: "The report is finished."

"I'll see you out," Director Zhang offered.

"No need to trouble Director Zhang."

"Let's go." Director Zhang smiled and walked out with Qin Feng.

Qin Feng knew that Director Zhang wasn't just seeing him off; he simply didn't want Qin Feng to wander around the house, which was why he took the initiative to lead Qin Feng out of the house.

"Goodbye." Director Zhang said to Qin Feng after seeing him outside, then turned and went back inside.

Qin Feng wanted to shake hands with Director Zhang, but the other party obviously didn't give Qin Feng that face.

Qin Feng walked past several men in suits and went down the steps.

The car that Vice Minister Hong had sent to pick him up was still parked at the bottom of the steps. When Qin Feng came down the steps, Director Luo, who was sitting in the car, got out.

"Is the report finished?" Director Luo asked the same question.

"Yes, the report is finished." Qin Feng nodded again.

"Mayor Qin, I'll have the driver take you home first," Director Luo said.