"So they've finally set out?"
A hint of anticipation flashed across Long Shuai's face.
Aside from being extremely inefficient, Zhou Qin did have some connections; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to get the police involved in the investigation in advance.
What puzzled him was that if Zhou Yuanyuan wasn't dead, what was the point of Wang Qian having them continue acting?
Even if Zhou Qin manages to get the police to investigate beforehand, it doesn't seem like a good thing for Wang Qian personally, or for the reputation of Wang Qian's Niangui Grilled Green Pepper Sauce Company.
Driven by curiosity, he secretly followed them.
When he saw where Zhou Qin and several police officers had gone, he was stunned.
The police officers didn't go to the Niangui Grilled Green Pepper Sauce Company; instead, they went into a restaurant.
Before long, the sounds of rock-paper-scissors and various vulgar laughs could be heard coming from inside.
...
Six o'clock.
Niangui Grilled Green Pepper Sauce Company Dormitory Building.
“We lured Zhou Qin out, but he went out partying with several police officers and didn’t come here to investigate at all.”
After explaining the situation, Long Shuai probed, "You asked me and Zhou Yuanyuan's parents to lure Liu Jingzhong out. Now his son-in-law, Zhou Qin, has arrived, but he hasn't rushed to bring the police to investigate. Does this mean they've been tricked?"
"Don't worry about that!"
Wang Qian waved his hand, "You go back first. Go find Zhou Qin again tomorrow and urge him to bring the police over to investigate as soon as possible."
"But what can Zhou Qin find out by bringing the police here to investigate?"
Long Shuai was completely baffled. "And what is your purpose?"
"You ask too many questions!"
Wang Qian's voice was slightly cold, his eyes sharp, and his gaze toward Long Shuai was so indifferent that it seemed as if he had no feelings at all. "It's getting late, take care."
Long Shuai's hands, hidden under the table, unconsciously clenched into fists, and a barely perceptible hint of annoyance flashed in his eyes.
He came specifically to explain this to Wang Qian, for only two reasons.
First, gain Wang Qian's favor. If you can treat him as one of your own from now on, you might be able to escape this predicament.
Secondly, they wanted to find out Wang Qian's purpose in having them act.
However, it seems that Wang Qian is still only using him as a tool. No matter how sincere he appears, he cannot truly gain Wang Qian's approval.
"I'll be going now!"
Leaving behind these words filled with disappointment, Long Shuai got up and left.
Behind him, Wang Qian sat quietly behind his desk, his face expressionless.
Only after Long Shuai's figure had completely disappeared from sight did a sly smile gradually appear on his lips. "Trying to have his cake and eat it too, what a clever scheme."
...
It was late at night.
Deep within the Liu family mansion.
"Zhou Qin, you have disappointed me greatly!"
Looking at the young man in front of him, his face flushed and reeking of alcohol, Liu Jingzhong's wrinkled old face was filled with anger and disappointment.
"Dad, I really did my best!"
Zhou Qin waved his hand weakly, his body swaying as if he would fall to the ground at any moment.
But he still tried his best to explain, "If you don't go there in person, they won't take me seriously at all. I talked to them for so long at the police station, but they still just treat me as a joke."
He became increasingly indignant as he spoke, and with a large wave of his hand in front of Liu Jingzhong, he nearly slapped the man across the face.
Fortunately, Liu Jingzhong reacted quickly and dodged in time, otherwise he would have been slapped in the face by this son-in-law.
"How did you get so drunk?"
Liu Jingzhong reached out and slapped Zhou Qin across the face.
[Slap]
The slap was loud and powerful, knocking Zhou Qin to the ground.
Liu Jingzhong frowned slightly, and quickly withdrew his hand that had just slapped Zhou Qin, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes.
But it was only a fleeting moment.
The next moment, he turned around, his back to Zhou Qin.
Zhou Qin, who had fallen to the ground, instantly became much more sober. The slap he had just received was like a thunderclap, which restored some of his rationality.
His expression shifted drastically for a moment, then he slowly got up, bowed to Liu Jingzhong's back, and said, "Dad, I know I was wrong!"
Liu Jingzhong's body trembled slightly.
The next moment, he turned around, his face serious. "Tell me, what did you do today?"
Zhou Qin took a deep breath, trying to remain calm, and said in a very serious tone, "Dad, I went to the police station today hoping they would file a case and immediately investigate Wang Qian's Niangui Grilled Green Pepper Sauce Company, but they refused."
"Why?" Liu Jingzhong asked.
"Because Zhou Yuanyuan is an adult, and she has not been missing for more than 24 hours, and there is no obvious evidence, they will not file a case according to procedure."
"And then? Why did you drink so much again?"
"In order to...build a good relationship!"
A hint of embarrassment flashed across Zhou Qin's face. After avoiding Liu Jingzhong's gaze, he continued, "I was thinking of treating them to a meal and a drink. If we get along better next time, I can ask them to file a case again tomorrow. They should give me some face."
"Hmph, naive!"
Liu Jingzhong sneered, "Do you think that by treating them to dinner and drinks, they will treat you with more respect in the future?"
Zhou Qin was slightly taken aback and asked in return, "Dad, what should I do?"
Liu Jingzhong frowned slightly, looked at Zhou Qin with a pitying gaze, and then waved his hand, "Forget it, this is not your fault. But there is no need to continue doing this kind of flattery in the future. It is just a waste of time, energy and money."
Zhou Qin nodded as if he understood. "Dad, I... I understand!"
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