20demayo Chapter 87 The Substitute Prisoner, Jingzhou Completely Falls
Chapter 87 The Substitute Prisoner, Jingzhou Completely Falls
Chapter 87 The Substitute Prisoner, Jingzhou Completely Falls
Using the dim light from the streetlights outside the window, Qi Tongwei turned his head to look.
Ye Cunxin was sitting sideways, toying with an exquisite tactical folding knife in her hand. Her outfit tonight was practically pushing Qi Tongwei's nerves to the limit.
A black, tight-fitting bodycon dress perfectly accentuated her S-shaped curves. The skirt was very short, barely covering the top of her thighs. Her two long, straight legs were encased in extremely thin black stockings, which gleamed delicately in the dim light, exuding a breathtaking allure.
She crossed her legs, wearing a pair of ten-centimeter-high red-soled heels. The toes of her shoes swayed erratically with her movements, the red soles like a burning flame, particularly eye-catching in the darkness.
Beneath the deep V-neckline was a dazzling expanse of snow-white skin, rising and falling slightly with her breath.
This woman is simply a vixen.
"We're done talking." Qi Tongwei loosened his tie, feeling the air in the car was a bit stuffy.
"The old man gave in?" Ye Cunxin leaned closer, her exquisite face appearing exceptionally alluring in the dim light. She extended a finger and gently traced its path across Qi Tongwei's chest, her fingertip circling his firm pectoral muscles through his shirt.
"I give up." Qi Tongwei grabbed her mischievous hand; it was smooth to the touch, yet slightly cool. "Stop fooling around."
"Is this what you call making a scene?" Ye Cunxin chuckled, not only not pulling her hand away, but instead leaning into Qi Tongwei's arms.
Her long legs, clad in black stockings, draped directly over Qi Tongwei's lap. The stockings rubbed against his trousers, making a soft rustling sound that sent shivers down one's spine. She tilted her head back, her captivating peach blossom eyes gazing at Qi Tongwei with a watery look, her red lips slightly parted, her breath sweet as orchids.
"You were so imposing upstairs just now, why are you so fierce to me as soon as you come down?" Ye Cunxin's voice was soft and sweet, with a hint of coquetry and teasing. "I waited in the car for an hour to keep an eye on things for you, and my legs were frozen."
As she spoke, she grabbed Qi Tongwei's large hand and pressed it onto her thigh, which was covered in black stockings.
"Warm me up."
The touch from his palm was delicate, firm, and warm. Its amazing elasticity made Qi Tongwei's fingers involuntarily tighten slightly.
Qi Tongwei took a deep breath, suppressing the restless fire in his heart. He looked at the woman in his arms, his eyes filled with complex emotions.
She was the little princess of the Ye family in the capital, who should have been enjoying wealth and luxury in a greenhouse, but instead she was forced to endure this life of violence and intrigue with him.
"Cunxin." Qi Tongwei's voice softened slightly as his fingers gently caressed the skin on her side of her leg. "You should stay out of this kind of thing in the future. It's too dirty."
"I'm not afraid of getting dirty, I'm just afraid of you carrying this burden alone." Ye Cunxin dropped her playful demeanor, her eyes becoming serious and determined. She stretched out her arms, wrapped them around Qi Tongwei's neck, and pressed her face against his chest. "Qi Tongwei, no matter what you do, whether it's murder or arson, I'll be with you. Even if we go to hell, I'll take you down with me."
These words, spoken with a thuggish air, sent a shiver down Qi Tongwei's spine.
He lowered his head and kissed her luscious red lips hard.
"No need to go to hell." A wild light gleamed in Qi Tongwei's eyes. "We're going to send those people to hell."
"Drive back to the station."
……
Half an hour later, in the office of the director of the Jingzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau.
Qi Tongwei strode in with a swift and decisive motion, followed closely by Ye Cunxin in her high heels.
Zhao Donglai was already waiting inside. Upon seeing Qi Tongwei return, he immediately came forward to greet him: "Director Qi, how did it go?"
"I got the stuff." Qi Tongwei took the black USB drive out of his pocket, walked to his desk, and turned on the computer.
This was Li Dakang's trump card to save his life; the evidence recorded inside was enough to bring Zhao Lichun down from that position.
Zhao Donglai and Ye Cunxin both came closer, holding their breath and staring at the screen.
Insert the USB drive.
The computer screen flickered and a loading progress bar appeared.
10%...30%...50%...
Qi Tongwei placed his fingers on the keyboard, ready to copy the document immediately.
However, just as the progress bar reached 99%, the screen suddenly went black.
Immediately afterwards, a blood-red dialog box popped up, containing only one line of text, the font distorted, exuding an eerie sense of mockery:
[The document has self-destructed. Mr. Zhao asked me to give you his regards, Director Qi.]
"Damn it!" Zhao Donglai couldn't help but swear.
Qi Tongwei's face instantly darkened. He yanked out the USB drive and slammed it to the ground. The plastic casing shattered into pieces.
Been tricked?
No, that's not right. Looking at Li Dakang's expression at that moment, he was definitely not acting. That was genuine fear and despair.
In other words, Li Dakang himself was unaware that the life-saving charm he had kept hidden for so many years had long been tampered with. The Zhao family had already infiltrated Li Dakang's inner circle, and even had access to his private safe.
Just then, the red secure phone on the table suddenly rang.
The ringing of the bell sounded particularly jarring in the quiet office, like a death knell.
Qi Tongwei stared at the phone, his eyes cold. He took a deep breath and picked up the receiver.
"Who is it?"
A static noise came from the other end of the phone, followed by a hoarse voice that had been altered by a voice changer. It was impossible to tell if it was male or female, but it carried a chilling aura.
"Director Qi, was the tea good tonight?"
The other party knew he had gone to the municipal party committee!
"Who are you?" Qi Tongwei's voice was as cold as ice.
"Who I am is unimportant." The voice chuckled softly, the sound like fingernails scraping across a blackboard. "What matters is, do you think you've won? Do you think that by capturing Gao Yuliang and driving Li Dakang insane, you've won?"
"Qi Tongwei, you're too naive. The Zhao family's resources are beyond your imagination. The game has only just begun."
"Beep—beep—beep—"
The phone hangs up.
The veins on the back of Qi Tongwei's hand, gripping the receiver, bulged. Provocation. This was blatant provocation.
Before he could hang up the phone, his personal cell phone in his pocket suddenly vibrated.
It's a multimedia message.
The sender is a string of random characters.
Qi Tongwei opened the MMS message.
It was a video that was only five seconds long.
The background was noisy, filled with the music from slot machines and the clinking of chips. The camera swayed slightly, focusing on a luxurious gaming table.
At the head of the gambling table sat a man in a floral shirt. His left arm was around Liu Qing, who had just gone missing, while his right hand held a thick cigar, and he was blowing a smoke ring at the camera.
The man looked up, revealing a face that Qi Tongwei knew all too well.
His face, radiating arrogance, conceit, and a hint of mockery, flashed a gun-firing gesture at the camera.
"Bang!"
The video ends.
The image freezes on that face.
That's Zhao Ruilong.
Zhao Ruilong, who should have been weeping and waiting for trial in the Jingzhou Detention Center!
Zhao Ruilong, who confessed to the police about the prime location and completely broke down!
At this very moment, he is in a top casino in Macau, with a key witness in his arms, completely at large!
"This..." Zhao Donglai stared at his phone screen, his eyes nearly popping out of their sockets. He was completely stunned, as if struck by lightning. "How is this possible?! I confirmed it just half an hour ago. Zhao Ruilong was sleeping in cell number two! The surveillance cameras were watching!"
Ye Cunxin's expression also changed. She covered her mouth, her eyes filled with disbelief.
Qi Tongwei stared intently at the maniacally laughing face on the screen, a chill running from the soles of his feet straight to the top of his head.
If the Zhao Ruilong in the video is real.
Who is that person locked up in the detention center...?
And who is it that can replace a living person right under the noses of the entire province's police force?
This is no longer just corruption.
This treats the entire public security, procuratorate, and judicial system of Handong like fools to be toyed with at will!
"Get the car ready!"
Qi Tongwei slammed his phone on the table, shattering the screen instantly. He let out a furious roar that shook the windowpanes.
"Go to the detention center! Immediately! Right now!"
"I'm going to personally expose that imposter!"