Politics has never been about justice, only interests!
A minor deputy staff head, compared with the Qin Family that wields immense influence in Xinjie City, is really inconsequential!
Qiu Tu realized this point, and the sharp-witted Eagle and Chen Feng obviously could think of it as well.
Therefore, both of them looked at Qiu Tu with a bit of concern.
Qiu Tu sensed their gaze, but he didn't say anything, instead, he gave them a reassuring expression. After clarifying the whole matter, he understood: he was now in a race against time, competing with the Qin Family!
Once the gun had been fired, there was no taking back the bullet!
So, no matter how much pressure lay ahead, he had to keep going!
With that thought, Qiu Tu rapped on the interrogation table and said, "Bring in Third Master Qin for questioning!"
Hearing Qiu Tu abruptly change the order of the interrogations, Eagle immediately guessed that Qiu Tu was adjusting the interrogation plan, so he hurriedly ran out to switch the suspects.
Soon, Qi Yun, looking dejected, was taken away, and Third Master Qin, Qin Shu, was brought in by the investigators.
Compared to Qian Dafu's bluster masking incompetence, and Qi Yun's obsequiousness, Qin Shu was evidently much calmer.
He sat down at the interrogation table as if certain his family would rescue him, calmly allowing his hands to be cuffed, then calmly regarded Qiu Tu...
Qin Family's Main Residence.
After the raging fire from a few days ago, the Qin Family's Main Residence was clearly more dilapidated.
Even though the Qin Family's workers had been continuously rebuilding and repairing, there were still numerous black and crimson marks left by the flames.
Perhaps with the passage of time, and as the Qin Family's legacy was passed down through the generations, these marks might become an inscription of the Qin Family's long history and legendary years. But for now, they remained a humiliation for the Qin Family.
And within the main estate once scorched by flames, Commissioner Qin, Qin Heng, sat in an intricately carved mahogany armchair, holding a communicator, and was chatting with a faint smile to someone on the other end.
On the other end of the communicator was his subordinate, Bai Ru's father, Qian Dafu's father-in-law: Bai Yongdong.
Having his daughter and son-in-law arrested, his emotions were clearly agitated, "Commissioner! Just who is this Qiu Tu? In all the years I've been in Xinjie, I've never seen anyone as brazen as him!"
"It's bad enough that they've arrested one of the Four Major Transportation Merchants, but a deputy head from the Investigation Bureau dares to arrest a department head from the City Hall!"
"This is truly lawless!"
"Shouldn't we take action and warn these youngsters? Otherwise, I think they might really climb atop us and defecate," he said.
Hearing Bai Yongdong's words, Commissioner Qin covered his mouth and coughed a bit forcefully a couple of times before slowly saying, "Yongdong, you're an adult, don't be so hot-tempered."
"Regarding this matter, I've already phoned Director Yan and Minister Jia."
"They assured us not to worry, saying this is just a minor incident, the actions of subordinates getting out of line, and they've severely reprimanded that junior staff head."
"But... after all, the arrest has just been made, and if the Investigation Bureau releases them immediately, it would be a loss of face. So they asked us to wait one day, and by tomorrow, this will be over," he added.
Hearing Commissioner Qin's soothing words, Bai Yongdong noticeably relaxed and his mood eased.
He said softly, "Sigh, you've really been put to trouble. Please take good care of your health."
Bai Yongdong seemed to have extraordinary respect for Commissioner Qin.
Commissioner Qin "hmmed" and said, "Alright, stop adding to the chaos, just wait for the news."
As he spoke, it seemed as if something suddenly occurred to him, and he abruptly said, "By the way, Yongdong, your daughter... she doesn't know about that matter, does she?"
After a second's pause, Bai Yongdong hurriedly said, "She doesn't know, doesn't know."
"Rest assured, I haven't told anyone about that matter," he assured.
Upon hearing this, Commissioner Qin said, "That's good. Then wait for the news in peace."
After speaking, he hung up the phone.
However, after hanging up the phone, Commissioner Qin coughed deeply twice. He didn't display the ease he had shown on the phone. Gripping the communicator in hand, his gaze was neither joyful nor sorrowful, as if preoccupied by some heavy thoughts.
After a while, he came back to his senses and suddenly called out, "Fugui."
With his call, a middle-aged man hurried over, then bent over and asked, "Master, you were looking for me?"
Commissioner Qin asked expressionlessly, "What's the situation now?"
The middle-aged man, looking troubled, responded, "The situation is somewhat complicated."
"After your phone call with Director Yan, he promised to go and make inquiries, but we haven't received a call back yet."
"Minister Jia, on the other hand, did return a call, but only to placate us, saying that he's already working on Qiu Tu."
"Then, over at the Investigation Bureau... our agents in the Qin Family, as well as those we've planted or bribed, have been very diligent, constantly probing for information."
"But... Qiu Tu is clearly on his guard. The entire interrogation area of the Political Department is now sealed off. Apart from the investigation team members, no one is allowed in."
"So, we are completely in the dark about the progress inside."
Hearing Fugui's report, Qin Heng's countenance was as dark as deep water.
He reflected in silence for a moment, then finally said, "Go tell Lone Wolf it's time to feast tonight."
Upon hearing Qin Heng's words, Fugui's complexion changed, and he exclaimed, "Master!"
After shouting, he realized his voice may have been too loud, so he quickly lowered it and advised, "Master, that's the Deputy Staff of the Political Department you're talking about."
"And he's involved in handling such a sensitive case."
"The whole of Xinjie City is watching him."
"Just killing him will cause a big mess...."
Qin Heng's gaze shifted, but after a moment, he still made up his mind. Although he looked frail, his eyes were as sharp as a predator's. He said resolutely, "When a lion fights a rabbit, it must use all its might!"
"He's a pawn pushed forward by those Old Foxes to entangle and contend with us. If we really follow the rhythm set by those Old Foxes, we'll be dragged to death."
"I'd rather face some backlash and utterly destroy him physically. To be rid of this trouble once and for all."
"As long as we show our tough stance, and with the man dead, those Old Foxes will have no choice but to let go."
"When the time comes, we could just cede some more benefits to them to shut them up. That's still better than having them control the pace."
Hearing Commissioner Qin's words, Fugui pondered for two seconds, then nodded slightly, responding, "Yes, Master, I'll arrange it right away."
After speaking, he inquired, "Then... when should Lone Wolf make his move?"
Commissioner Qin hesitated briefly, his sickly pale face etched with ruthlessness, "Act as soon as possible. Have him use his 'Cataclysmic ability' to disguise himself as an agent, infiltrate the Investigation Bureau, and take out Qiu Tu at the first opportunity!"
Fugui, hearing this, frantically objected, "Master, that won't do."
He whispered, "Assassinating Qiu Tu is already going too far. If we kill him right in the Political Department, it's practically slapping Director Yan and Minister Jia in the face."
"Such an act would break all the rules. The entire Xinjie City would laugh at them, and even the Sanctuary might hold us accountable."
"It would likely lead to an all-out conflict, turning a small issue into a major crisis...."
Having said this, Fugui paused, then added softly, "Plus... people like Boss Qian are all savvy, they know what to say and what not to say."
"They understand that if our business gets too big, coming clean would mean a dead end for them as well."
"So, it's unlikely Qiu Tu will be able to get results from the interrogation any time soon."
"After all... he's from the Political Department, not the Security Department. He doesn't have 'Cataclysmic treasures' or 'Cataclysmic abilities' related to interrogation...."
Listening to Fugui's words, Qin Heng's expression fluctuated, as if he were torn and hesitant....
Today is still three updates of 10,000 words each, huh, the third chapter is still being written, but I'm a bit sleepy and want to sleep more, so... it'll be updated around 1 AM if not earlier. I'm asking for your Monthly Ticket!