At this moment, Qian Zhong immediately changed to a beaming smile and said warmly, "Team Leader Wei, Captain Ning! We're all brothers-in-arms. What can't be said openly? Why make such a fuss and embarrass everyone? We'll still be working together in the future."
Wei Liangbi gave a cold laugh: "Team Leader Qian is right. We'll be working together again in the future, seeing each other all the time. You need to be clear about some things. What belongs to someone should belong to someone else. Am I right, Team Leader Qian?"
"Yes, yes, Team Leader Wei, you're absolutely right! I, Qian, am also a very sociable person. I haven't had a chance to express my gratitude for what happened last time. So, today I'm hosting a dinner at Deyun Grand Restaurant, please do me the honor of attending! I've prepared a small gift, and I sincerely hope you'll come!"
A hint of disdain flashed in Wei Liangbi's eyes. He curled his lip and chuckled coldly, "Forget the banquet! Team Leader Qian, let's not hold grudges. We'll let bygones be bygones last time, but this case has taken a new turn. The criminal has become like this in your hands; there's no way to save him. This happened during the interrogation period when you took over the case. Who will take responsibility for this?"
Let's be frank! Team Leader Qian doesn't follow the rules. We can't just stand there like fools, cleaning up your messes time and time again.
I don't owe you anything!
We're telling you to pretend we know nothing! One price, five thousand US dollars! Don't blame us for being ruthless if you go a penny less; this is business.
"Are you crazy! Five thousand US dollars! Why don't you just rob it!"
That's absolutely impossible! At worst, we'll just go our separate ways. I refuse to believe you'd actually dare to cause such a commotion.
Qian Zhong felt as if a knife had been plunged into his heart. He jumped up and pointed at Wei Liangbi, cursing viciously.
This Wei Liangbi is simply insane! How could he be so ruthless! Qian Zhong is obsessed with money; this is tantamount to taking his life!
"Team Leader Qian, please think this through. I dare not escalate the situation. As a member of the Military Intelligence Department, I certainly wouldn't do anything to harm its interests. Exposing this would be bad for everyone."
But what we're talking about now is the sudden death of a suspect. All we need to do is report the intelligence to the department. If the director finds out that someone dares to disobey him, privately execute a surrendered prisoner, or obstruct the execution of the operation plan...
I think you know very well what fate awaits you, given your style of doing things.
When Qian Zhong heard the words "Director," he felt his heart turn cold. This guy had struck right where it hurt.
He knew the magistrate's character perfectly well. Ruthless, cunning, capricious, and capable of turning his back on someone in an instant. Everything had to be out in the open for them to be negotiable.
But what he hates most is anyone daring to sabotage him behind his back. If the censor finds out about this, even if it's someone from his hometown, his own backer will crush him as easily as crushing an ant, without anyone else even lifting a finger.
"Besides, is five thousand US dollars a lot? Who is Team Leader Qian? Everyone in the department knows him! He's a notorious money-grubber."
I remember just last month, you ripped off the owner of Haihe Company with twenty large yellow croakers. What, you can't even spare this little bit of money?
After Wei Liangbi finished speaking, he turned to Ning Zhiheng and said loudly, "Captain Ning, you are in charge of the clues you found. Immediately report to the Action Section, follow the normal procedures to report the reasons, and urgently interrogate Huang Xiansheng!"
Meanwhile, if Huang Xiansheng shows any abnormalities, or dies, examine the medication on his wounds and conduct a thorough autopsy. Our operations team must accompany him throughout the entire process to prevent anyone from tampering with the operation. So, Team Leader Qian? Are you satisfied with this arrangement?
Qian Zhong felt a pang of bitterness in his heart. Everyone knew he was ruthless in making money. But who doesn't like money these days? Which of these big company bosses has a clean record? If they catch him red-handed, they'll squeeze him dry.
This was an open secret. He wasn't the only one doing it; he just went a bit overboard. But he still attracted envy. It seems he won't get through this without a major financial blow.
He suppressed his anger and forced a smile, saying, "Team Leader Wei still misunderstands me. I am the most generous and righteous person."
Today, I'll be handing over these two good friends, Team Leader Wei and Captain Ning. It's a deal then; the five thousand US dollars, not a penny less, will be delivered to Team Leader Wei's office before noon. Are you satisfied now?
Wei Liangbi laughed heartily: "Haha, if Team Leader Qian had been this understanding earlier, none of this would have happened. See, we've gotten into a sour argument!"
"Alright, since Team Leader Qian is so agreeable, let's pretend we were never here."
"What about the newly discovered clue that Captain Ning mentioned?" Qian Zhong asked Ning Zhiheng.
Standing to the side, having remained silent and watching the two exchange their words, Ning Zhiheng looked utterly bewildered: "Clues? What clues? We haven't found any clues. Everything is calm, nothing has happened."
At this point, Ning Zhiheng glanced at Huang Xiansheng, who was already on his deathbed. It seemed that time was running out.
The negotiations between Wei Liangbi and Qian Zhong have ended. He has no excuse to linger here any longer.
But seeing that Huang Xiansheng was not yet ready to take his last breath, he knew he couldn't wait any longer and had to act immediately. Otherwise, he wouldn't have such a good excuse to enter this interrogation room again.
Ning Zhiheng grew increasingly anxious, but maintained a calm and composed expression. He slowly moved his body, completely shielding Huang Xiansheng behind him, and gently moved his hand to Huang Xiansheng's throat.
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