lcionline Chapter 107 The Wishful Thinking of the Higher-ups
Chapter 107 The Wishful Thinking of the Higher-ups
When the security guard saw Qi Tongwei, he gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, and was unwilling to accept defeat, wanting to have another match.
The waiter quickly reported to the bar manager, who then immediately ran to report to Sister Hua.
Qi Tongwei found a bar table and ordered a dozen beers.
On the dance floor, men and women embraced and indulged in their youth, while on stage, the band played "Nothing to My Name".
I once asked endlessly
When will you come with me?
But you always laugh at me.
Nothing
Listening to this familiar song, Qi Tongwei still preferred the sense of vicissitude sung by the billionaire CEO Wang.
Qi Tongwei picked up a beer. "Come on, Tian Xiaobing, let's have a drink."
Tian Xiaobing was still a little reserved and cautious, wondering, "Won't I make a mistake?"
Qi Tongwei opened a bottle for him. "Drink up. There's no rule against police officers going to bars. Besides, we're here to investigate a case, not to drink."
Tian Xiaobing was momentarily confused. How did it turn into investigating a case? It was clearly just drinking and looking at beautiful women.
He took the beer and took a small sip.
Qi Tongwei sang along to the music, "I want to give you my pursuits and my freedom, but you always laugh at me, saying I have nothing."
The bar manager approached with a forced smile, "Mr. Qi, Sister Hua wants to see you. Please come with me."
Qi Tongwei finished his drink in one gulp. "Let's go, Manager. Sister Hua already misses me?"
The bar manager was terrified; no man who coveted Sister Hua ever had a good ending.
Qi Tongwei and Tian Xiaobing followed the bar manager to Sister Hua's office on the second floor. Sister Hua only had one bodyguard with her.
"Mr. Qi, please have a seat."
Qi Tongwei sat down on the sofa without any hesitation. "Sister Hua, what do you need me for?"
Sister Hua clapped her hands. "Mr. Qi, I really admire you. You just suddenly became part of the special task force, smashed up my bar, and got away scot-free. The police even bailed you out. You really have connections everywhere!"
Qi Tongwei patted his pockets. Damn, he forgot to buy cigarettes again. Without cigarettes, he lacked any presence. It would be even cooler if he lit his cigarette with a US dollar like Chow Yun-fat.
"Sister Hua, you probably know why I've come, right?"
Sister Hua was well aware that once Shen Guoqing was arrested, he would definitely implicate Ma Hao. Since Ma Hao frequented the Rose Garden Bar, it would naturally arouse the police's suspicion.
She never expected that Qi Tongwei would actually dare to arrest Shen Guoqing. To touch the son of an old revolutionary was a huge deal.
"Mr. Qi, of course I know you're here to compensate me for my losses."
Qi Tongwei laughed heartily. Sister Hua was just playing dumb with him. "Sister Hua, we're all smart people, why beat around the bush? I'm currently investigating a smuggling-murder case. You must be familiar with Shen Guoqing, and you know Ma Hao too, right?"
Sister Hua lit a thin cigarette. She had to be careful and not fall into the trap set by Qi Tongwei.
"Mr. Qi, these two people do come to my bar frequently, and they're very generous. The bar needs customers like that; the more the better."
Qi Tongwei never expected to get anything out of Sister Hua in just a few words. This kind of big sister who's involved in the underworld is very shrewd and has powerful connections.
"Sister Hua, I really hope you can provide more information about Ma Hao. I'm sure it won't be difficult for you."
Sister Hua laughed. This man was really shameless. "Mr. Qi, you overestimate me. I'm just a legitimate businessman. As for what my guests do, I don't know and I don't care."
Qi Tongwei stood up, walked up to Sister Hua, and exuded domineering aura. "Sister Hua, if you don't want people to know, don't do it in the first place. I, Qi Tongwei, will investigate this smuggling and murder case. No matter how powerful the criminals are, I will uncover the truth. I hope that Sister Hua won't be talking to me in a police station interrogation room then."
Arrogant! Sister Hua's bodyguards were clenching their fists, but Sister Hua smiled calmly.
"Mr. Qi, are you threatening me?"
Qi Tongwei waved his hand. "No, I'm telling criminals that once you break the law, you can never escape."
A small act of impatience can ruin a great plan. Sister Hua guessed that Qi Tongwei was deliberately provoking her, and the angrier she got, the more likely she would reveal a flaw.
"Mr. Qi, I'll say it again: I'm a legitimate businessman and would never do anything illegal. You can leave now."
Qi Tongwei picked up a cigarette from the table and lit it slowly. "Sister Hua, this cigarette tastes good, thanks."
That bastard dared to take it without asking! Sister Hua wanted to chop off one of his hands.
"Mr. Qi, please take them all if you like."
"Sister Hua, I'm easily embarrassed, one is enough for me, I'm off!"
Qi Tongwei left with a nonchalant air, smoking a cigarette. Tian Xiaobing was stunned; he could never learn such a show-off skill in his entire life.
After Qi Tongwei left, Sister Hua could no longer contain her anger and smashed her water glass on the ground. "Qi Tongwei, let's see how long you can be so arrogant. You'll have your day!"
After going downstairs, Qi Tongwei went up to the stage, said a few words to the band's lead singer, and then the lead singer handed him the microphone.
"It's fate that we're gathered here tonight. I'll be singing a Cantonese song for you all, 'Karaoke Forever OK'."
Immediately, cheers and screams erupted in the bar.
"Those who can sing, sing along with me."
Regardless of laughter or sorrow
Karaoke is always OK
Heartbroken
Karaoke is also OK
Qi Tongwei's passionate performance brought the atmosphere in the bar to a climax.
Tian Xiaobing had some doubts about what Qi Tongwei did for a living, and he unconsciously started swaying to the music.
The old Shen family home in the old cadre compound of Shanghai.
Old Master Shen sat in the main seat, with his eldest son Shen Zhenhua and daughter Shen Ning sitting on either side. The atmosphere in the house was somewhat heavy because his youngest son, Shen Guoqing, had been arrested.
Old Shen lit a cigarette. As a father, how could he not love his son, even if that son was disobedient?
"Don't interfere in the National Day matter; the police will investigate and find out the truth."
Shen Ning was assertive. "Dad, in my opinion, the police have absolutely no evidence that Guoqing committed a crime. He should be released now. We can stay out of it, but the Shen family won't be bullied."
Shen Zhenhua also lit a cigarette. As the vice mayor, he had more to consider.
"Sister, things aren't as simple as you think. Old Master Ye was pushing hard behind the scenes. The investigation of Jin Xin 4S store was a complete accident. That kid was just being unreasonable, or to put it bluntly, abusing the law. You could say that without the support of Secretary Zhu of the Municipal Party Committee, the Industry and Commerce Bureau wouldn't have cooperated so much."
Shen Ning was surprised. "Brother, do you mean it's not about catching a murderer, but that Elder Ye and Secretary Zhu want to use the murder case as a breakthrough to actually investigate the smuggling ring?"
Shen Zhenhua nodded; his smart and assertive younger sister understood immediately.
"Dad, all we can do now is wait and see. Let Guoqing behave himself in the detention center for a while; it might be better for him."
Old Shen hated criminals. He agreed with what Qi Tongwei said: smuggling gangs were undermining the foundation of the country. He was disappointed in his youngest son but felt helpless.
"Boss, how much do you know about that kid?"
Shen Zhenhua took out several copies of the Handong Daily from his bag. "Dad, sister, take a look. This is what people say about that kid in Handong."
He rescued a kidnapped Hong Kong businessman, overturned the verdict for Duan Xiaojun's murder, brought down a corrupt factory manager, rescued abducted girls, cracked Lu Peng's criminal gang, and arrested corrupt officials. He was tough in his methods and fearless of power, which offended many people. Nominally, he was on vacation, but in reality, he was suspended from his duties for self-reflection.