eurekapd Chapter 152 The Final Battle Arrives
Chapter 152 The Final Battle Arrives
Qi Tongwei stood up and said with a smile, "It seems Comrade Liu Duoli isn't very cooperative with our work."
Liu Duoli was panicking. He could still fight back if he didn't admit it, but if he did, he would either die or spend the rest of his life in prison.
Qi Tongwei gently threw the cigarette butt on the ground and stomped it out.
Tang Guozhong, Tian Xiaobing, Zhang Zheng, and Zhao Donglai were inexplicably nervous. Liu Duoli refused to listen to reason and was forced to drink a penalty cup. Qi Tongwei was still wondering what tricks he was going to pull next.
Qi Tongwei then produced another photo. "Comrade Liu Duoli, this house looks familiar, doesn't it? Don't think that just because it's registered under your father's name, we can't find it."
Liu Duoli hurriedly wiped away his sweat; it was as hot as 40 degrees Celsius, and he was standing alone under the sun.
"Comrade, the house really was bought by my father."
Qi Tongwei bent down and stared fiercely at Liu Duoli like a wolf about to devour him.
"Are you sure you want to be a dutiful son and send your father to prison to live out his old age?"
Tian Xiaobing and Zhao Donglai couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Feeling guilty, Liu Duoli avoided looking Qi Tongwei in the eye. "Comrade, I'm telling the truth."
Qi Tongwei shook his head. "Comrade Liu Duoli, it seems you still have a glimmer of hope. Well then, let me give you a heads-up."
"The real boss of Cathay Trading is not Yuan Gang, but Cao Xinwei, the son of Vice Mayor Cao. Am I right?"
Liu Duoli was stunned; he had no idea that the police station and the National Security Bureau had already obtained so much information.
Qi Tongwei patted Liu Duoli on the shoulder again, "Smuggling involves many big shots. If a nobody like you doesn't seize this last chance to live, I'll have no choice but to send you to the execution ground. Think about it carefully."
Qi Tongwei lit another cigarette, walked to the window, opened it, and quietly smoked.
Tang Guozhong, Tian Xiaobing, Zhang Zheng, and Zhao Donglai were still not used to Qi Tongwei not giving a long lecture but instead cursing Liu Duoli's ancestors for eighteen generations.
Liu Duoli was struggling with inner turmoil, but Qi Tongwei was right about one thing: in the struggle between big shots, a nobody like him was just cannon fodder.
Smuggling harms national interests, but it certainly involves a power struggle between powerful figures.
Time passed slowly, and Qi Tongwei was still standing by the window smoking, which drove Liu Duoli to the brink of a mental breakdown.
It's like the long wait before a death row inmate is executed.
"Comrade, I told you, I really can survive."
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief; Tian Xiaobing and Zhao Donglai had almost lost their temper.
Qi Tongwei threw away his cigarette butt, his face calm.
"Comrade Liu Duoli, your understanding has given our conversation a very good start. I guarantee that if you tell the truth, you'll be able to get out of prison alive and enjoy your old age with your grandchildren."
Liu Duoli still had concerns, "Comrade, how can you guarantee my safety?"
"Comrade Liu Duoli, our Party's tradition is to learn from past mistakes to avoid future ones and to cure the disease to save the patient. If you can pull back from the brink, we will never kill someone lightly."
Qi Tongwei looked serious, and he really did resemble a member of the Discipline Inspection Commission.
Liu Duoli covered his face with his hands, his body trembling uncontrollably. Once he opened his mouth, the money would be out of his reach.
"Comrade, give me a cigarette."
Qi Tongwei handed him a cigarette, and Liu Duoli's eyes lit up. He never thought he could still smoke a cigarette now.
Liu Duoli lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and the strong smell of smoke hit his head. Ah, that felt good.
"Comrade, a shipment of smuggled goods will arrive at Pukou Wharf at 11 PM tomorrow night."
Qi Tongwei clenched his fist tightly, then excitedly swung it, finally confirming his guess.
Tang Guozhong and Tian Xiaobing breathed a sigh of relief. After investigating for so long, they could finally close the net and make the arrests.
Qi Tongwei immediately left the room and went to the bathroom to call Han Weiping.
"Director Han, Liu Duoli confessed that a batch of smuggled goods will arrive at Pukou Wharf at 11 PM tomorrow night."
Han Weiping was so excited that he lost his composure and let out a scream. Secretary Zhu was leaving tomorrow, and the pressure was so great that he could hardly breathe.
"You've done a great job, kid! Once we catch the smuggling ring, I'll definitely put in a good word for you."
"Thank you, Director Han. Now, let me report my arrest plan to you."
Okay, go ahead, go ahead.
Han Weiping could not hide his excitement as Qi Tongwei explained his plan in detail.
"No, it's too risky for you to go alone."
"Director Han, you have to trust me, I will definitely complete the mission."
Han Weiping thought for a moment, then said, "I'll consider it."
"Yes, Director Han."
After hanging up the phone, Han Weiping immediately reported to Secretary Zhu.
"Okay, okay, okay!"
Secretary Zhu, equally excited, exclaimed "Good!" three times in a row. "Caught red-handed, that kid did it! But the plan was a bit risky; don't let him get away with it."
"Secretary Zhu, that kid's a bit stubborn; he might really insist on doing it that way."
Secretary Zhu thought for a moment, then said, "We should respect that kid's opinion, but he absolutely must come back alive to attend the commendation ceremony."
"Yes, Secretary Zhu."
The next morning, Secretary Zhu said a brief farewell to his comrades at the Municipal Party Committee, and then two police cars led the way to Shanghai Airport.
The plane surged off the runway, soared into the blue sky, and carried Secretary Zhu to Kyoto.
Cao Xinwei received the news immediately and excitedly opened a bottle of champagne to celebrate in advance.
"Come on, Yuan Gang, have a drink with me."
"Brother, now that Han Weiping has lost his backing, I want to send Qi Tongwei to hell today."
Cao Xinwei took a big gulp of champagne. "Yuan Gang, don't worry. Qi Tongwei is like a grasshopper in autumn; he won't be around for much longer."
Yuan Gang downed his drink in one gulp. "Brother, I can't take this anymore. Once the goods arrive tonight, I'm going to take Qi Tongwei's life."
At this point, Cao Xinwei knew he couldn't persuade Yuan Gang. "Be careful, Qi Tongwei is not easy to deal with."
Yuan Gang sneered, "Brother, so what if Qi Tongwei can fight? I'll blow his dog's head off with one shot."
Cao Xinwei's face was fierce; he would never forget the humiliation he suffered at the hospital.
"Yuan Gang, remember this: if you're going to do something, do it cleanly."
"Brother, don't worry, I'll make sure Qi Tongwei disappears without a trace, as if he never existed."
"it is good"
Anyone who knows Zhou Lin's secret must die; Qi Tongwei is the first.
Cao Xinwei called Qiu Lao, "Qiu Lao, everything has been settled. Secretary Zhu has left Shanghai, so there shouldn't be any problems with tonight's shipment."
"Xinwei, you've surpassed your teacher; it seems I really am getting old."
"Mr. Qiu, you're too modest. I still have a lot to learn from you."
Old Qiu laughed heartily, "Xinwei, then I'll remind you one more time: the closer you get to the end, the calmer you must be. Never be careless. Throughout history, countless great figures have capsized because of treacherous schemes."
"Yes, Elder Qiu."
After being doused with cold water, Cao Xinwei calmed down a bit; he couldn't afford to lose Jingzhou due to carelessness.
After hanging up the phone, Mr. Qiu dialed Mr. Liang's number, who was directing operations behind the scenes in Hong Kong.
"Young Master Liang, everything is going smoothly so far. Secretary Zhu has left Shanghai."
Young Master Liang, puffing on a cigar, stood on the top floor of the Central Hotel. "Uncle Qiu," he said, "you must be careful. The rise of the mainland is unstoppable, and there are still many treasures yet to be discovered. I need you to fight alongside me."
Old Qiu was very moved. "Young Master Liang, I am safe, and this shipment is safe too. No one can touch it."