Chapter 158 You pull me into the water, I pull you on board
Li Shang suddenly stretched out his hand and covered the back of Ma Bin's hand. His voice was filled with unquestionable murderous intent: "Ma Bin, I have worked in the police station for so many years, and I deeply understand one truth, that is, once the bow is shot, there is no turning back. Once some plans are put on the table, there is no way back, and no one can withdraw halfway."
As Li Shang spoke, he pried open Ma Bin's fingers, pulled out the photo, and looked at it carefully.
Ma Bin trembled, still a little scared: "It's too dangerous, Captain Li."
Li Shang's eyes flashed with anger. He handed the wine glass to Ma Bin and forced a smile on his face, saying, "Danger is different from danger. Some dangers are real, while some dangers only appear to be dangerous."
"Just like at the school, if dozens of students really died, no matter who takes over the investigation, it will definitely be traced back to me. This kind of danger that cannot be hidden is real."
"But the thing we are planning right now is only known to a few of us. As long as we plan carefully, we can do it perfectly. Besides, haven't you already arranged a scapegoat?"
Li Shang gently raised his glass and clinked it with Ma Bin's glass, his eyes deep and meaningful: "So in this matter, as long as we work together, you don't say anything and I don't say anything, and everyone keeps their mouths shut, then in the end no one will be able to trace this matter back to us, and this is a false danger that looks dangerous, but is actually very safe."
Seeing Li Shang drink up the glass in one gulp, Ma Bin lowered his head helplessly, the glass in his hand trembling slightly.
Chang Erbing sneered, looking a little impatient. He said rudely, "It has come to this point. What are you still hesitating about? Captain Li is a well-known detective in our police station. If he says there is no danger, then this matter must be safe. No one can find out the problem."
He paused, with a hint of sarcasm in his eyes, and continued:
"Don't forget, this plan was proposed by you, which means you don't have good intentions towards the person in the photo."
"Stop pretending. Don't say you just picked someone at random to help Captain Li. Do you really think we can't see through your little tricks?"
Ma Bin sighed and explained nervously, "It seems that this Secretary Hou has some secret with Boss Zheng that I don't know. Recently, he has been trying to get something out of me, but I really don't know anything. I was so anxious that day that I didn't think about it. Sigh..."
He frowned, looking annoyed. "Besides, all the troubles that Boss Zheng had during his lifetime were solved thanks to Captain Li's help. I am grateful to Captain Li from the bottom of my heart. I..."
Ma Bin tells seven parts truth and three parts lies.
If he didn't reveal some selfish motives in this kind of head-breaking job, how could Li Shang be willing to let him get involved and become an accomplice?
And if he doesn't get involved, how can he secretly get hold of Li Shang's handle and tie Li Shang and the entire police station to the pirate ship of [fate] in the future?
Therefore, one has to act hesitantly, half voluntarily and half forcedly, so that people will believe it without a doubt and force them to join the water.
Li Shang patted Ma Bin on the shoulder and said sympathetically: "No need to say more, I understand all your concerns, but we are now ants on the same rope, so we have to work together and get things done together. Being timid will only hurt me and yourself."
Li Shang's tone was half consolation and half threat. When the time came, there was no way he would allow Ma Bin to withdraw.
For something like this that could cost you your life, all those who know about it must be participants. Otherwise, who can rest assured that you will be alive and bet that you will keep the secret for everyone?
Don't be ridiculous. Li Shang is the captain of the police. He knows very well that in this world, even the dead cannot keep secrets because there are forensic doctors who will speak for the dead, let alone the living.
Li Shang observed Ma Bin's expression, which seemed to be relaxed. He smiled and said, "Well, if you help me do this and get through this difficult time, we can be brothers who talk behind closed doors from now on. The Green Wolf Gang won't have to spend money to run the police station every month. If you have any difficulties, just say a word and I'll do whatever I can for you."
Li Shang explained to them with emotion and moved them with benefits.
Chang Erbing quietly stood up and walked stealthily behind Ma Bin, while his right hand reached for the cold butt of the gun behind his waist.
However, Ma Bin seemed to be completely unaware of the threat behind him. He fixed his eyes on Li Shang and sighed, with a hint of helplessness in his tone:
"Captain Li, you misunderstood. That's not what I meant. Compared to what we have to do, that little money is nothing. Anyway, Captain Li, I hope you will take care of me in the future."
As soon as he finished speaking, Ma Bin raised his glass, tilted his head back, and drank the wine in the glass.
At the same time, Chang Erbing slowly put down the butt of the gun in his hand, let out a hearty laugh, squeezed in easily from behind Ma Bin, picked up the wine bottle, and filled everyone's glass with wine.
The three of them clinked their glasses easily, with intimate smiles on their faces, like those of real brothers.
Li Shang put down his wine glass, turned to Ma Bin and asked, "Brother Ma Bin, time is running out. Tell me in detail how your plan is going?"
Ma Bin gently pushed away the wine glass in front of him, slowly took out a city map that he had prepared long ago from his arms, and spread it flat on the table.
"In recent days, I have arranged for a clever younger brother to follow up on Hou Wendong. His life is very regular. Every morning at nine o'clock, he leaves home and drives to the Executive Office to start his day's work."
Ma Bin paused and continued, "At 6pm, if he doesn't have any special social engagements, he will get off work on time and go home directly."
"The neighborhood where he lives is an upscale community with very tight security, so it's not suitable for us to take action."
Ma Bin pointed to a point on the map, his tone becoming firm, "Therefore, I think the best place to take action is here, on his way home."
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Ma Bin lightly tapped the map with his finger, and the three people's eyes were focused on the location marked with a red circle on the map.
——Xinjia Ramen Restaurant.
"It's an inconspicuous little shop that makes good noodles. Hou Wendong is a regular customer here."
"Hou Wendong's wife died three years ago and he lives alone now, so he rarely cooks at home and usually has dinner on the way home."
"This noodle shop is the one he frequents most. It's located at the end of an alley. Usually there are not many people around and it's very quiet, which is perfect for us to start with."
Li Shang suddenly interrupted Ma Bin, frowning slightly, and asked in confusion: "You said he is a regular customer, which means he is likely to come, but not absolutely. So, how can you ensure that he will show up at the noodle shop on the day we take action?"
Ma Bin's expression became serious, and he replied in a deep voice: "In three days, it will be the birthday of the noodle shop owner. Hou Wendong will definitely go to the noodle shop to celebrate for her that night."
Li Shang was slightly stunned, then he smiled knowingly: "Hou Wendong and this lady boss... Haha, it's not hard to understand why a congressman's secretary would frequently visit an inconspicuous noodle shop."
Ma Bin smiled slightly. He certainly would not tell Li Shang that he had opened this noodle shop specifically according to Hou Wendong's taste preference, and the location was chosen on Hou Wendong's way home.
What's more, the noodle shop owner also had plastic surgery carefully arranged by Ma Bin four years ago. Her appearance is surprisingly 70% similar to that of Hou Wendong's late wife.
As Chang Erbing just pointed out, Ma Bin did have ill intentions towards Hou Wendong, and he had been harboring these hidden malice for many years.
After all, Hou Wendong's wife died of illness three years ago, while the noodle shop owner had plastic surgery four years ago. You can think about the secrets behind this carefully.
…….(End of this chapter)
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