Liu Zhi said, "I didn't see her. Is she upset because you two had a fight last night and she didn't come to work today?"
Liu Mingzhen cursed, "This is terrible! That bitch Deng Xiaofu is going to betray me!"
Liu Zhidao: "Does she have the safe's combination?"
Liu Mingzhen said, "She didn't originally know, but I didn't hide it from her when I opened the safe, so she must have memorized it by now."
Liu Zhi said with a mournful face, "Dad, look what you've done! I told you long ago that woman is unreliable, but you wouldn't listen."
Volume 2 [718] The Capture
[718] Arrest
Liu Mingzhen was filled with remorse, and his son was adding insult to injury. His face turned ashen.
"Dad, what should we do?" Liu Zhi asked anxiously. If Deng Xiaofu really betrayed Qiushi Trading, his crime would be severe.
Liu Mingzhen said, "What else can we do? We need to find someone to help us locate her immediately."
Liu Zhi said, "I'll go find someone to help right away. This bitch won't be let off easily this time."
Liu Mingzhen knew his own situation best. Deng Xiaofu had too much evidence against him. If she turned against him, he would definitely not fare well. But that wasn't the key issue. The receipts in the safe contained too much evidence pointing to the leaders of Jiangquan City. He couldn't afford to offend any of them. Even if Deng Xiaofu didn't use this evidence to blackmail him, once those leaders found out that he had leaked the bribery information, his future was predictable.
Liu Mingzhen lost his mood and hurriedly ended the welcome banquet after a few drinks in the private room. Of course, he wasn't stupid enough to tell Mo Xuanfeng that he had lost something. Director Wang and Mo Xuanfeng had also taken bribes from him. If they knew that the evidence of bribery had been obtained by their opponents, they would be heartbroken and would have no reason to help Liu Mingzhen.
Liu Mingzhen rushed back to the company and saw the empty safe. He wanted to tear Deng Xiaofu apart. His son, Liu Zhi, was serving him carefully. "Dad, I contacted everyone who knows Deng Xiaofu, but I can't find her. I know she has a son, but when I went to the school to look for him, the teacher told me that he had already been picked up this morning."
It seems Deng Xiaofu was prepared. Liu Mingzhen, with a stern face, asked, "Where is her husband?"
Liu Mingzhen said, "I just sent someone over, and they called back saying he's still at the company. Should we arrest him and use him to blackmail Deng Xiaofu? I'll find some gangsters; they'll torture him until he hands over that bitch Deng Xiaofu."
Liu Mingzhen said, "It's no use. Do you think I don't know what kind of relationship Deng Xiaofu has with her husband? She's happy that you're tormenting her husband, and she'd love to thank you. You go out first, let me think about what to do about this."
Before leaving, Liu Zhi reminded his father, "Dad, I think we should seek help from higher-ups for this matter. Let's not wait until things get out of control before asking for help from higher-ups; otherwise, it won't be possible to resolve the issue."
Liu Mingzhen said somewhat helplessly, "I understand, I will consider it."
Mo Xuanfeng and Chief Wang returned to the police station. After a brief discussion, they decided to personally stake out the hospital to demonstrate their work ethic. However, before they even arrived at the hospital, they received a call from the director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau, who was personally inquiring about the Qiushi Trading Company's affairs.
“Mo,” the city bureau chief, who was over fifty years old, spoke to Mo Xuanfeng with the air of an elder.
"Director, please give your instructions," Mo Xuanfeng replied respectfully.
How is the situation progressing?
Mo Xuanfeng's heart skipped a beat. Something was wrong. It was understandable that the branch office was concerned about the progress of the case, but it was not in accordance with the rules for the director of the Jiangquan City Public Security Bureau to personally inquire about this matter. It could only mean that the city bureau leaders were paying attention to this case.
"Chief, we are on our way to the hospital. Both of the parties involved are currently missing. We hope to stake out the hospital and catch them."
"Yes, we must resolve this matter strictly and quickly. We have instructions from above. If this case is not handled properly, it will be a disgrace to our public security system. Assaulting a police officer is a major incident. We cannot allow any rumors to circulate outside."
"Yes, yes, please rest assured, Chief, we will handle this case quickly and strictly." Mo Xuanfeng understood the meaning behind the chief's words: assaulting a police officer was the key point, and matters such as debt collection were irrelevant to the case. Moreover, the media must be controlled to prevent anyone from speaking out of turn.
He put it down and asked, "Director Mo, has the higher-ups taken notice of this case?"
Mo Xuanfeng said, "Hmm, it seems we need to speed things up."
Director Wang said, "Could it be that the case has attracted the attention of higher-ups because it's somewhat fantastical?"
Mo Xuanfeng said, "No, no, it can't be like that. These unbelievable things can't be brought to the table. The higher-ups don't even know about this. I think it must be Liu Mingzhen who's behind this. He's using the power of the higher-ups to put pressure on us."
Director Wang frowned: "Then what can we do? We haven't made any progress at all, and even if we wanted to speed up the case, we are powerless to do so."
Mo Xuanfeng said, "Quickly send more people to find those involved in the case."
Director Wang said, "Yes, yes," but cursed inwardly, "Damn it, we have to run ourselves ragged just because of your word."
In the hospital, Guo Zhen was expressionless. His heart was dead. His old friend of many years had suddenly swindled him out of his money and left him with no way to express his suffering. This was an extremely cruel blow to an old man. Now, he only wanted to escape reality by dying.
Director Wang continued rambling, "Old Guo, you must have phone numbers we don't know. Contact your son right now and tell him not to ruin his reputation. If we make this public, he'll be condemned by society as a celebrity. It's not worth it. You need to cooperate with us in the investigation and try to get the case cleared up."
Madam Guo asked anxiously, "What happened to my son? Why were they arrested?"
Director Wang said, "He assaulted a police officer and has now fled to avoid punishment."
Mrs. Guo said, "No, my son is brave and would never assault a police officer."
Director Wang said, "I am the person involved. Is Mrs. Guo accusing me of lying?"
Mrs. Guo said, "That's not what I meant. My son went to see Liu Mingzhen, how could that turn into assaulting a police officer? I would believe it if you said he fought with Liu Mingzhen."
Director Wang said, "He disrupted the normal operation of the company, so Liu Mingzhen naturally called the police. Your son, in a moment of impulse, committed the serious crime of assaulting a police officer."
Guo Yang's mother thought that things might actually be true, and her face immediately turned extremely worried. Mo Xuanfeng did not miss any of this. He stepped forward and said kindly, "Auntie, I am Mo Xuanfeng from the district branch. Actually, this matter was originally just a civil lawsuit, but your son's actions have escalated the conflict. If he turns back in time, there is still a way to salvage it; otherwise, we are powerless to help."
Mrs. Guo gritted her teeth: "I will contact Guo Yang immediately. You must keep your word. You cannot arrest him, and you must not publish his news."
Mo Xuanfeng said, "That's right. Actually, as long as your son comes back and explains things clearly, at most he will only receive a minor administrative penalty. Moreover, we guarantee that we will block the news media and it will not affect his reputation in any way."
Mrs. Guo started making a phone call, and Mo Xuanfeng hid to the side. Director Wang reminded him, "Director Mo, what should we do if Guo Yang and Zhao Qiang come back together? Give me some instructions. I'm really afraid to see him right now."
Mo Xuanfeng said, "What are you afraid of? The special police will be here soon. Just follow my signals." Of course, Mo Xuanfeng was not unprepared. He had to be confident to risk his life. Just before entering the hospital, the Party Secretary of the branch office informed him that the special police sent by the higher-ups were on their way to the hospital, which gave Mo Xuanfeng confidence.
When Guo Yang received the call from his mother, he had just finished presenting the evidence of Liu Mingzhen's crimes. Deng Xiaofu said to Zhao Qiang, "This evidence of bribery is enough to put that old guy in jail for several years."
Zhao Qiang said, "We'll need Sister Fu's help with this; otherwise, evidence alone won't suffice."
Deng Xiaofu smiled sweetly at Zhao Qiang: "I'm happy with you, right? I'm entrusting my life and fortune to you now."
Zhao Qiang chuckled: "Once this is done, you can take the money and move to another city to continue your life. Don't worry about the officials here making things difficult for you. As for Liu Mingzhen and his son, we'll talk about them after they've had their turn to get out."
Guo Yang put down his phone and said, "Zhao Qiang, my mother called and said that my father's condition has changed and she wants me to come over."
Zhao Qiang said, "Alright, we've got enough evidence anyway, let's go take a look together. Sister Fu, you stay at the hotel. They'll come looking for you when they need your help. I'm worried you'll be lonely, so I'll have Nine-Dragon find a few men to keep you company. Enjoy yourself." Zhao Qiang could tell from Deng Xiaofu's expression that she was a woman with extremely high libido.
Deng Xiaofu's expression changed: "You still don't believe me."
Zhao Qiang said, "Sister Fu, you've misunderstood. Just now, Jiuwenlong came back and said that Liu Mingzhen is really looking for you in Jiangquan City. Think about it yourself, do you think he'll let you go after you took his things? I'm just protecting you."
Deng Xiaofu thought about it and realized that this was indeed the case. Liu Mingzhen should have discovered that the documents in the safe were missing. If he found them now, he would inevitably be beaten up. It was necessary to find someone to protect him, and Nine-Tattooed Dragon could definitely protect him in this area. So she silently agreed.
In fact, Zhao Qiang had heard Jiu Wenlong's report that the police were searching for him and Guo Yang everywhere. However, Zhao Qiang was not afraid of the police. Besides, he had already obtained the evidence, so what could the police do to him? Therefore, he felt at ease and accompanied Guo Yang back to the hospital.
Zhao Qiang and Guo Yang didn't drive. Jiu Wenlong had already sent someone to hide Guo Yang's car in a warehouse. If they had driven it, they would definitely have been stopped by the police on the way. The two took a taxi and stopped in front of the hospital's emergency room, and then walked to the inpatient department.
Guo Yang walked quickly because he was anxious, and Zhao Qiang followed closely behind. He looked around and snorted coldly. Too many plainclothes officers were loitering in the hospital. They thought they were playing their roles perfectly, but in reality, they were full of loopholes.
Guo Yang pushed open the ward door and immediately saw his father lying on the hospital bed, still looking listless. "Mom, how's Dad?"
Guo Yang's mother stood up from the stool. "Yangzi, what have you done? The police are arresting you."
Guo Yang was taken aback. Just then, the ward door that had just closed behind him was pushed open again, and Mo Xuanfeng and Director Wang entered under the protection of two fully armed police officers.
"Mom, is Dad alright?" Guo Yang asked.
Guo Yang's mother said, "I tricked you into coming back; you can't continue down this wrong path."
Mo Xuanfeng said, "Guo, I am Mo Xuanfeng from the district public security bureau. You are a well-known actor in the country and the pride of our Jiangquan City. But how could you make such a low-level mistake? Assaulting a police officer is a serious crime. This will be a huge stain on your future life. Fortunately, you have realized your mistake and cooperated with us to close the case, so everything will be fine."
Zhao Qiang interrupted Mo Xuanfeng: "Guo Yang did not assault a police officer. I was the one who made the move. Don't get it wrong."
Mo Xuanfeng frowned: "Who are you? Don't talk nonsense here."
Director Wang said with some trepidation, "That's Zhao Qiang. He's the one who did it."
Mo Xuanfeng said to the two special police officers behind him, "Control the man, but don't hurt anyone else."
Zhao Qiang said to the two SWAT officers who were closing in, "There are patients here, let's go outside to solve this problem."
Mo Xuanfeng nodded to the two special police officers, then said to Zhao Qiang, "Don't even think about escaping. A net has been laid here."
Guo Yang glanced at his mother with some resentment, then stepped forward to block Zhao Qiang: "This whole thing started because of me, so don't make things difficult for Zhao Qiang by arresting me."
(Thanks to everyone who supported me with monthly passes yesterday. I woke up this morning and found that my monthly pass record had been cleared. I forgot that today is the beginning of the month. Thank you all for your support.)
Volume 2 [719] I want to report
【719】I want to report
Zhao Qiang chuckled and pushed Guo Yang aside, saying to Mo Xuanfeng, "Let's go outside; it's not convenient here."
Director Wang was somewhat worried, but Mo Xuanfeng felt that with the special police around, what could Zhao Qiang do no matter how capable he was? So he nonchalantly led the way and was the first to leave the ward. Two special police officers, one in front and one behind, sandwiched Zhao Qiang in the middle and also came to the corridor. Guo Yang in the ward wanted to follow, but he was grabbed and hugged by Mo Xuanfeng. "Yangzi, you can't go out. Your father is already like this. If something happens to you, how will your mother live?"
Zhao Qiang turned around and gave Guo Yang a reassuring look. It was best for Guo Yang not to get involved right now, otherwise Zhao Qiang wouldn't be able to keep an eye on things. Guo Yang was hugged by his mother and had no choice but to stay in the ward. He was in a state of turmoil. What was originally his own business had now dragged Zhao Qiang into it, while he himself was just minding his own business.
In the corridor, Mo Xuanfeng glanced at his surroundings. He had only brought two SWAT officers into the ward; two more were actually on standby in the corridor. Otherwise, he wouldn't have agreed to resolve the issue there, as the situation would have been far more advantageous for him. Four SWAT officers were equivalent to four special forces soldiers. Even if Zhao Qiang was incredibly skilled, could he possibly defeat them? Besides, the SWAT officers had guns.
"Alright, handcuff him and take him back for questioning. Assaulting a police officer is no small matter." Mo Xuanfeng was about to end the case easily, but he forgot about the strange gun that Chief Wang had used before.
Four SWAT officers closed in on Zhao Qiang, one of them holding handcuffs. Zhao Qiang was unfazed and asked, "Mo Xuanfeng, right? What are you in charge of at the branch office?"
Mo Xuanfeng was taken aback. Why was Zhao Qiang still asking these questions at this point? He casually replied, "Criminal case."
Zhao Qiang said, "If I report a case to you, would you dare to take it?"
At this moment, the special police had already subdued Zhao Qiang. One of them snapped the handcuffs onto Zhao Qiang, and the four of them breathed a sigh of relief. Zhao Qiang did not resist. He probably didn't have any real skills, just a little stronger than an ordinary person, but in the eyes of the special police, he was nothing.
Mo Xuanfeng pondered: "Who do you want to report? Don't forget that you are now a wanted criminal for assaulting a police officer. You have no right to bargain with me."
Zhao Qiang said, "I don't admit to assaulting a police officer. I only know that your methods of handling the case are wrong. I want to report Liu Mingzhen for bribery. The people involved may be spread throughout the leaders at all levels in Jiangquan City. Do you dare to investigate?"
Mo Xuanfeng's expression changed. He knew that Liu Mingzhen was very influential in Jiangquan City, and many leaders gave him face. He must have been fed by Liu Mingzhen. Even he himself had indirectly received benefits from him. He did not expect that the evidence of Liu Mingzhen's bribery had been leaked. What should he do?
Mo Xuanfeng said, "The matter you mentioned is not within my jurisdiction. If you really have evidence, you can go through the procedures at the Discipline Inspection Commission. However, you are no longer free now, so you should know your place."
"Freedom?" Zhao Qiang sneered, "I can have it if I want it, but I didn't expect that you, Mo Xuanfeng, are also in cahoots with Liu Mingzhen. I'm sure Director Wang has taken a lot of benefits from you too. Now, none of you are willing to offend Liu Mingzhen. Even if he has countless cases against him, how can he be punished? Heh heh, I never thought that anything could happen in broad daylight. Aren't you afraid of being struck by lightning for doing things against your conscience?"
Seeing Zhao Qiang handcuffed, Chief Wang grew bolder. Seeing Zhao Qiang openly defy Director Mo, Chief Wang naturally stepped in to be the vanguard. He pointed at Zhao Qiang and cursed, "You bastard, how dare you speak ill of Director Mo! We are absolutely handling this impartially and haven't accepted any bribes. Don't make false accusations and frame us!"
Mo Xuanfeng didn't want Zhao Qiang to make a scene in the hospital. Even if he was talking nonsense, it would affect his reputation if others heard him. So Mo Xuanfeng waved to the special police to take Zhao Qiang away. He muttered, "You're already a prisoner, why are you still worrying about other people's business? Think about what will happen to you. The policeman you injured has been assessed as disabled. You're doomed."
Chief Wang felt a surge of relief, as if he had just turned the tables. His previous anxiety vanished, and he glared at Zhao Qiang, letting out a triumphant snort. He had always been a high-ranking figure in this area, but Zhao Qiang had assaulted his officer, completely shattering his prestige. Zhao Qiang had even been holding a gun, but he had almost wet himself in fear. How could Chief Wang not resent it? Now, with the SWAT team around, everything was settled. Chief Wang kicked Zhao Qiang in a moment of triumph.
Would Zhao Qiang be afraid of such a nobody? Of course not. He originally planned to resolve this matter peacefully, but it seems that under the special circumstances of the country, some things really cannot be resolved peacefully. Otherwise, there is absolutely no place for you to reason. This is the characteristic of the primary stage of socialism. In China, a feudal country with bureaucracy that has lasted for thousands of years, some ideas are deeply rooted and cannot be changed. The special class is high and mighty, and the common people should suffer and cannot resist.
Director Wang kicked out, thinking his kick was incredibly fast and powerful, and that Zhao Qiang would surely be knocked to the ground. However, he didn't expect Zhao Qiang's reaction to be even faster. Instead of hitting Zhao Qiang, Zhao Qiang stopped his kick first. With a sharp pain in his shinbone, Director Wang cried out and fell to the ground, clutching his leg and howling. Although he didn't get an X-ray, Director Wang was certain that his leg bone was broken, broken by Zhao Qiang's kick.
Mo Xuanfeng never expected that Zhao Qiang would still have such abilities even when he was handcuffed. He didn't know what to do for a moment. Fortunately, the four special police officers reacted quickly. Two of them pounced on Zhao Qiang's arms from the left and right, while the other two quickly drew their guns. As long as the gun was pointed at a person's head, even if you were Huang Jiguang, you would have to behave yourself.
With a flick of his wrist, Zhao Qiang snapped the handcuffs. Two SWAT officers who lunged at him to grab his arms were simultaneously struck by Zhao Qiang's left and right fists. Bang! Bang! The two were hit squarely, their teeth knocked out, and they were sent flying. Because it was a corridor, their space was cramped, and the two couldn't stop themselves after flying. Bang! Bang! The two SWAT officers were dizzy from the impact and sat down on the ground with a thud. They were disoriented for a while, let alone able to get up and arrest the people again.