Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 688 It's too smooth

Xiang Zheng followed behind Li Sheng and shook hands with Xiao Wei: "You're a really good kid. Are you interested in working in the judicial field? I feel you're suited for this job; you have a lot of drive."

Just as Xiao Wei was about to speak, Old Chen said, "This is Uncle Xiang. He's younger than me. Don't let his white hair fool you; he's prematurely gray."

The bigwigs all laughed, and Xiao Wei quickly changed his tune: "Uncle Xiang, I'm sorry to have troubled you."

Xiang Zheng glanced around the scene, his gaze lingering on the pregnant woman's face for a moment, and said, "This isn't causing trouble; we're the ones causing you trouble. You did the right thing, and I should thank you."

Old Chen said, "Alright, hand the matter over to Director Liu. Tell the Jixian Police Station to withdraw. You kid, think before you act in the future. Does the police station have the authority to enforce laws across jurisdictions? This is against the rules, you know? You've not only crossed jurisdictions, but districts. You're just causing trouble for people all day long."

Director Liu smiled and said, "Alright, alright, Director Chen, you don't need to beat around the bush anymore. We're all family here, and you did the right thing. Xiao Wei, hand over the details, and you and your department can go back now."

Xiao Wei took the gun from Li Tie and handed it to Director Liu. He explained the whole story and basic facts, then pointed to the row of people squatting against the wall and said, "This is the boss here, everyone calls her Third Sister. You should know Director Liu, he's some kind of bureau chief. He just said he was going to kill me. This is his driver. He said this matter isn't over, and even if I go abroad, it won't help."

The station chief and his team just arrived. They wanted to release them, but I handcuffed them too. Oh, and this third sister said she'd give me a million if I released her, but the bureau chief said two million, saying the money's in this car. This car belongs to the third sister, and this car belongs to the bureau chief.

After explaining the situation and applying the necessary eye drops, Xiao Wei handed over the items he had taken from the pregnant driver, saying, "These are his things. By the way, they said they have connections at the city bureau. This isn't a big deal; a phone call will settle it. It sounds pretty scary."

Director Li, who had been semi-hidden, awkwardly scratched his nose: "It's alright. This time, we'll definitely root out the bad apples. Your safety is guaranteed by our municipal bureau." He was the lowest-ranking official here, yet it was his subordinate who got into trouble. He was seething with resentment.

Old Chen looked at Director Li for a few seconds, then said, "Okay, I'll remember what Director Li said. Thank you then. Xiao Wei, thank you, Uncle Li." Xiao Wei bowed and said, "Thank you, Uncle Li."

Li felt like a thousand crows were flying through his mind. He turned to Xiang Zheng and said, "Xiang Zheng, I suspect our Deputy Director Ma is directly involved in this matter. What do you think?"

Xiang Zheng waved his hand: "Xiao Liu, go and get some men, go right away. Also, arrange for someone to search the house. And this one too, search the house thoroughly, don't miss anything suspicious."

Li Sheng said, "Old Dong, your people should go too, and make sure it's implemented effectively."

Dong Ji nodded, glanced at Lao Chen, took out his phone and dialed a number. Liu Ting waved for two policemen to come over, then got into a police car and drove away.

The third sister, squatting in the corner, was once again in a daze. Her large pregnant belly made her sweat profusely as she sat on the ground: "It's over. The mountain has collapsed; even my wall can't hold up anymore." Suddenly, she straightened up and knelt on the ground: "Director Li, I want to turn myself in. I want to confess."

Li Sheng led the way, and the three big shots entered Hong Kong City through the back door. After looking around and listening to the reports from Director Qin and Director Lu, they went with Lao Chen to the main hospital to visit the three girls (people) who had been carried away. Before leaving, Lao Chen gave Xiao Wei a reassuring look.

Li and Qin shook hands and he reluctantly began arranging manpower to cooperate with the criminal investigation team. There was nothing he could do; the criminal investigation team had taken the initiative, and their superiors were here, so he had no choice but to accept it. Besides, Qin was now the deputy captain, the same rank as Li, so he wasn't intimidated by him.

Groups of burly men were brought out, locked in police cars, and driven away. Five women were taken away based on the testimony of Xiao Ke and Woman B. The rest were released on the spot after their statements were taken and registered. There was no compensation or anything at this point, and the women were satisfied with their freedom and the release of their anger. However, Director Qin still used the cash he found in Third Sister's car to give the girls some travel and meal expenses, not much, two thousand yuan each.

It is said that the third sister had 1.4 million yuan in cash in her car, and no one knows what she planned to do with it.

After completing his mission, Director Lu greeted Xiao Wei and, together with Director Huang, led his men back in high spirits, having gained credit for nothing.

Xiao Liu scurried up to Xiao Wei's car, and Xiao Wei looked at him suspiciously: "Why are you getting in the car if you're not coming back with us?"

Xiao Liu lit a cigarette and said, "Let's drive, let's get this case under control. I feel so comfortable working with you. This is going so smoothly. Let's go, let's take advantage of this momentum and get Shi Jing's case done right away."

Xiao Wei said, "Go today? Now? You need to let Ziqi rest for a bit, right? She just ran out."

There were three girls in the car: Wang Ziqi, the girl who came out with them earlier, and another girl from the same hometown. The two of them had been tricked into coming together.

Xiao Ke and Woman B had already taken the money and left, not wanting to stay there for even a moment longer, because they had performed meritorious service and each received five thousand.

To be honest, they were still a little scared. The women who came out basically walked away without looking back, probably never to set foot in this area again in their lives.

Xiao Wei asked the girl, "Where are you two going? Do you have a place to stay?"

The girl shook her head: "No. We came here to work and earn money. We were taken here right after we got off the train, and we haven't left the house."

Xiao Wei asked, "Where are you from? Are you going home now or continuing to look for work?"

The girl said, "I'm from Fengcheng, and her home is in Wulongbei. I don't know what to do. My dad will beat me to death if I go home."

Xiao Wei was stunned for a moment: "After something like this happened, your dad still hit you?"

The girl nodded and lowered her gaze.

Xiao Wei scratched his head, thought for a moment, and said, "Why don't you go to Andong? I'll give you a phone number. When you get there, just look for her and tell her that I said you can work there. Is that okay? It's close to your home, so it'll be convenient for you to come back later."

Another girl asked, "What kind of work?"

Xiao Wei said, "How about working as a waiter in a restaurant? Are you interested?"

The girl nodded and said, "Okay, I'll do the waitressing."

Xiao Wei started the car and said, "Then I'll take you to the station. Afterwards, I'll have them pick you up at Andong Station. I'll have them hold up a sign, and you shouldn't talk to anyone else, understand?"

Both girls nodded. As Xiaowei drove, he said, "Write down your names for me. When you get off over there, look for your names at the exit and follow them. If you don't see a sign with your names on it, don't panic. Just go to the Electric Power Guesthouse. I'll have someone look for you afterwards. Got it?"

The car squeezed through the crowd and drove all the way to the train station. Xiaowei bought tickets for the two girls, took them to the waiting room, wrote down his phone number and pager number for them, and then got into the car, patting the steering wheel: "Where are we going? We're not really going to find someone right now, are we?"

(End of this chapter)