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

Chapter 657 The Interrogation of Gao Yun

During the interrogation, Zhao Tianlan confessed to Jin Chuan all the cases that Yuanfang Financial Group had been involved in over the years.

"Before the establishment of Yuanfang Financial Group, it was just a small loan company. At that time, we made a name for ourselves with just two watermelon knives. Gao Yun and I were the core members at that time. Although Gao Yun is a woman, she is very ruthless."

According to Zhao Tianlai, although Gao Yun was just an actress, she had a formidable reputation in the underworld. Many people underestimated her, but they all eventually paid the price.

"The thing that impressed me the most was Gao Yun killing her husband. Her husband had an affair because he made some money in the family, but Gao Yun found out and killed him without saying a word."

This is also the only video evidence that Zhao Tianlai recorded at the time regarding Gao Yun personally committing the murder.

“Gao Yun never remarried or had another man. Her husband was killed and buried in the foundation. Gao Yuan later built a villa on that site, and she has lived on her husband’s grave for many years.”

"As for Li Qiang, he wasn't involved much at the beginning. He was mainly responsible for lending matters, mainly calculating money and interest. We didn't understand it very well, but Li Qiang did."

"Later, after our small loan company accumulated its initial capital, it established Yuanfang Financial Company. Li Qiang's status gradually rose. He used financial means to become a top player in stock trading and financial investment. The money that Yuanfang Financial Group has made in the past two years has basically come from Li Qiang's efforts."

According to Zhao Tianlai, Qin Chuan also gained a deeper understanding of Li Qiang.

Of the many reports concerning Yuanfang Financial Group, not a single one actually concerned Li Qiang. The vast majority (90%) of the reports were directed at Chaotian, and the remaining 10% included reports from other individuals, some of which were related to Gao Yun. However, not a single report was filed against Li Qiang, the number two figure in Yuanfang Financial Group.

Qin Chuan originally thought the other party was just a technician inside and didn't know anything about the Yuanfang Financial Group. But after meeting him today, he learned that the other party was involved in the kidnapping of Zhao Tianlai's children, wife and parents abroad.

“Over the years, all of the acquisitions of our Yuanfang Financial Group have actually been handled by Li Qiang. He would explain to me in advance who to acquire, how much to pay, and what the circumstances would be, and I would take these things to the relevant personnel. As for the other personnel, Li Qiang would handle the negotiations.”

According to Zhao Tianlai, when Yuanfang Financial Group acquired some companies, it wasn't just a matter of getting the other party on board. There were also government departments, other public institutions, and state-owned enterprises involved, all of which required connections to smooth things over. Li Qiang was the one who took charge of this aspect.

"Actually, Li Qiang is the most ruthless. He is more ruthless than any of us. Moreover, he is very good at hiding his true nature. He never lifts a finger and leaves everything to me. He always calls me Brother Zhao, but his position in Yuanfang Financial Group is actually higher than mine."

"What impressed me most was when we acquired Qingjiang Mining three years ago. At that time, the boss was very uncooperative. Li Qiang arranged for someone to find the daughter and son of the Qingjiang Mining boss, and then asked me to go and kill one of the two people."

The remaining one was taken to the mine. If he disobeyed, I was to throw him into the mine to fend for himself. Later, following his instructions, we successfully acquired Qingjiang Mining.

Zhao Tianlai revealed many things that Qin Chuan had not known before, and with these clues, the anti-gang task force became busy once again.

Meanwhile, the interrogation of Gao Yun finally began.