bookbashuk Chapter 762 Liu Qi was arrested
Chapter 762 Liu Qi was arrested
He Yuzhu shook his head, the locust leaves between his fingertips shattering into tiny pieces, falling to the ground in the wind. "No. Those two guys should be handed over to the Tiger Sect for punishment according to the sect's rules. We don't need to get involved, lest we give them a reason to criticize us. Your mission is to investigate a boss named Liu Qi—the one who runs the restaurant in the city. Collect all the evidence against him and hand it over directly to the Public Security Bureau."
The fourth brother was stunned for a moment, his face showing obvious confusion. "That's it? I can easily deal with such a thug-like character. Why bother to alert the government officials? Isn't this unnecessary?"
He Yuzhu saw what he was thinking, raised his hand and patted his shoulder, his tone solemn: "Do you think I don't understand what you mean? But our identities are different now. We should try not to take action if we can, so as not to cause trouble. People like Liu Qi are doing illegal things. It is the safest way to let the public handle it according to the rules, and it is also the best way to make him never turn over. Don't forget, we are ordinary people now, and we have to abide by the rules of ordinary people."
The fourth brother was still unhappy and curled his lips, but he also knew that what the leader said made sense, so he could only respond sullenly: "I know, I'll do it right away."
He Yuzhu didn't say anything more - some truths, no matter how much you say, it's better to let him figure it out slowly. He patted Lao Si's arm and said, "Go ahead, be quiet and don't let anyone notice. I'm going back to find Xiuxiu first. She's alone there, don't wait for her."
The fourth brother's face remained expressionless, but he nodded solemnly and replied, "I understand." As soon as he finished speaking, he flashed forward like a ghost, taking a few steps. He tapped the wall lightly with his foot, and using the reaction force, he leaped up. In a few leaps, he disappeared into the dense shade at the end of the alley. His movements were as light as a falling leaf drifting into the bushes, and even the wind from the corner of his clothes was barely audible, as if he had never left the slightest trace in this world.
He Yuzhu lowered his head to straighten his slightly wrinkled collar, his fingertips brushing over the polished buttons, he gathered himself, turned around and walked back quickly. The sunlight above filtered through the layers of leaves, filtering out tiny specks of light, casting mottled shadows on his shoulders and back. The shadow on the ground was stretched thin and long, swaying slowly with his footsteps, like a silent tail. His mind was busy, thinking over and over again: After the matter with Liu Qi is completely settled, I must make a break with the Tiger Sect no matter what. The entanglements over the years, both overt and covert, are like a tangled mess, more like carrying a time bomb. It is not a long-term solution to keep it hanging like this, day and night without peace.
Meanwhile, He Yuzhu and Ma Xiuxiu were enjoying the scenery in southern China. Spring in the south was at its peak, and every day they would either sail on the lake, admiring the peach blossoms on both sides, or visit ancient temples, listening to the morning bells and evening drums. Their days were leisurely and comfortable, quite enjoyable. Unbeknownst to them, the storm far to the north had already begun to spread like ripples on the lake, creeping towards them.
At Liu Qi's company, just as the morning sun filtered through the blinds, the glass door suddenly swung open with a bang, and a group of uniformed men walked in. The badges on their chests gleamed coldly in the light—they were Public Security Bureau officers. Liu Qi, checking his ledger, felt a pang of fear, his pen clacking onto the table. He had always been cautious, his public dealings impeccable, his clandestine dealings meticulously concealed. How could they suddenly attract officials?
At first, he forced himself to remain calm, thinking it was just a routine inspection. He put on his usual slick smile and greeted them: "Comrades, what are your instructions? Is there a misunderstanding?"
But this time the public security personnel were unusually serious. The middle-aged police officer in the lead had a tense expression on his face. He didn't even give him a chance to exchange pleasantries. He simply pulled out a piece of paper from his briefcase and showed it to him: "We've received a report that your company is suspected of illegal transactions. This is a search warrant. Please cooperate with the inspection and follow us to the designated location for investigation." His tone was unquestionable and carried the majesty of the law.
Liu Qi panicked, sweat breaking out on his forehead. He tried to explain, "Comrade, there must be a misunderstanding here. Our company has always been law-abiding..." He tried to get away with it. But the police had already followed their lead and made a beeline for the bookcase in the corner of his office. With a push, a secret compartment swung open. The contents were revealed: several leather-bound ledgers densely packed with suspicious transactions, and several contraband items wrapped in black cloth, clearly of ill-gotten origin.
"Oh no!" Liu Qi's mind buzzed, and cold sweat instantly soaked the back of his shirt. He knew he was doomed this time. With all the evidence before him, there was no way he could easily get away with finding a scapegoat like before. While the police officer was looking down to check the evidence, he quietly moved his feet, his eyes fixed on the door. With a sudden determination, he wanted to rush out - as long as he could escape, with the connections he had accumulated over the years, he would always be able to find a way to turn things around.
But just after taking two steps, his ankle suddenly tightened, as if something had gripped him tightly, with astonishing force. He lost his balance and fell to the ground with a hard thud, his chin hitting the hard concrete. The pain was so intense that his vision went black and he saw stars. Looking down, he saw a piece of thin hemp rope that had been wrapped around him at some unknown time. The knot was tied quickly and tightly, tightly binding his feet, clearly premeditated.
Upon seeing this, the public security personnel immediately stepped forward and held down his shoulders and arms. The leading police officer said in a cold voice: "It seems that you want to resist arrest? Take him away!" The cold handcuffs were locked on his wrists with a "click". The chill of the metal spread along his skin, completely cutting off his idea of escape.
As he was escorted out, Liu Qi's mind raced, like a machine out of control—he couldn't just sit there and wait for death this time. He had to find a way to inform those monks; only they had the ability to manipulate the situation under the official noses and rescue him. Otherwise, if the evidence was confirmed, he would surely face a severe sentence, and he would likely spend the rest of his life in prison. He darted his eyes around, trying to find even a familiar face in the corridor to pass on the message, but the hallway was empty, echoing only with the sound of his own footsteps and the shouts of the police.
When Liu Qi went out, he saw Zhang Qi and He Yao on the side, so he made a plan. He looked towards his office, but Liu Qi said nothing. After all, he couldn't say anything at this time. If he said anything, the people in the Public Security Bureau would know what he wanted to do.