This stern reprimand immediately terrified Director Tang and Wang Maocai, making their legs go weak and almost causing them to collapse.
The Military Intelligence Investigation Division has a notorious reputation. Others may not know, but surely the police department does?
That's their boss! He handles all the big, important cases. Who would have thought that what Liu Datou said was actually true—these two criminals were involved in such a serious case!
Needless to say, Director Tang reacted extremely quickly, immediately slapping Wang Maocai hard across the face with a resounding thud. "You bastard, who gave you the audacity to interrogate a wanted criminal arrested by the Military Intelligence Department without authorization?"
After saying that, he quickly turned around and explained to Ning Zhiheng in a panic, "Captain Ning, I know nothing about this matter. As for the confession and interrogation records obtained by Wang Maocai, I have never seen them. This matter has nothing to do with me! Nothing at all! If you don't believe me, you can interrogate them properly."
Director Tang was truly frightened this time. He was merely the director of a small police sub-district. In Nanjing, a city teeming with high-ranking officials and numerous departments, he was practically insignificant.
He knew very well what the Military Intelligence Bureau was. It was a behemoth that even the bigwigs of the military government had to give way to.
If I were to get involved in such a major case, my family would be destroyed and I would fall into the sea without even making a ripple.
At this moment, he hated Wang Maocai, who was beside him, to the core. That bastard had the misfortune of getting himself into such a mess, and now he was being dragged into it. Luckily, he hadn't seen any of the testimonies or interrogation records. Otherwise, he'd be in deep trouble.
At this point, it is imperative to sever all ties with him, to clarify one's position, and to declare one's identity, and absolutely not to get involved in this vortex.
By this time, Wang Maocai was already paralyzed with fear. Director Tang's slap had completely jolted him awake. He rushed forward, knelt on the ground with a thud, and wailed, "Sir, I really didn't know anything about this! I really didn't know! I just... I just wanted to skim some money! Sir, I didn't ask anything!"
Ning Zhiheng ignored his cries and said coldly, "This major espionage case is of great importance. You interfered in the interrogation and contacted the criminals without authorization. I now suspect that there is something wrong with your identity!"
"Now hand over your interrogation records and come with us to the Military Intelligence Department for questioning."
What records? There were no interrogation records at all. It was nothing but torture and extracting money from him. What records would Wang Maocai possibly leave behind? Could such records even be kept?
What? They even doubted his identity? Wang Maocai was completely terrified. If it was just dereliction of duty or leaking secrets, he might still have a chance to save his life. But if he was identified as a spy or a member of the underground Communist Party, then needless to say, he would definitely die!
He muttered to himself, "No, no, nothing at all, we have no record of it."
Everyone watched the scene unfold before them. They saw Wang Bapi, who used to be arrogant and domineering, now trembling on the ground like a dog, covered in cold sweat. The ruthless style of the military intelligence department had terrified them.
Even Liu Datong's few men stood aside, not daring to utter a single whisper or raise their voices.
Wang Maocai had long heard about what the military intelligence department was like. He knew that if he were captured there, he wouldn't be able to leave alive.
He felt like the sky had fallen, extreme fear filled his mind, and he frantically searched for a lifeline.
He knelt on the ground, pleading incessantly, "I really don't know, I don't know anything! I was just trying to get some benefits, I'll hand it all over, I'll give it all to the authorities. Sir, please believe me, I have no criminal record, and I have absolutely nothing to do with this case!"
Suddenly, he saw Liu Datong beside him, rushed forward, grabbed his leg, and pleaded, "Brother Datong, it was all my fault for being foolish and blinded by money. I was blind to your greatness and offended you. Please, I have a wife, children, and elderly parents at home. Please put in a good word for me! Please put in a good word for me! I will remember your great kindness. Please, please help me! Please help me!"
Liu Datong kicked him away and said fiercely, "Wang the Skinflint, you've finally met your match! You've done all sorts of evil deeds. At the beginning of the year, Old Chen from the grocery store offended you and was arrested by you on charges of trafficking contraband. He begged you to spare his life just like that."
But then what happened? He broke both his legs. The shop was gone, he was crippled, and his family fell apart. At that time, why didn't you think of sparing his life? Remember the saying, "It's hard to do evil, but karma will eventually catch up with you!"
At this moment, an action team member stepped forward, handcuffed Wang Maocai, dragged him aside, and then, annoyed by his constant wailing, stuffed a rag into his mouth, silencing him instantly.
With the situation reversed so dramatically, Liu Datong and his brothers finally felt triumphant and their spirits lifted. They had finally found their powerful backer.
The military intelligence department was notorious for its menacing presence. Not seeing the usually aloof Director Tang, they were terrified, speechless, and completely at a loss.
After what happened today, who in the police station would dare to look down on me?
Ning Zhiheng ignored Wang Maocai and turned to Director Tang, saying, "Director Tang, your sergeant Wang Maocai's identity is suspicious. He's involved in a major case, and we need to take him back for further investigation." He then pointed to Liu Datou beside him, "I think this Liu Datou is reliable enough; he can fill Wang Maocai's position. What do you think?"
Director Tang, who had been terrified and at a loss, suddenly felt alive again. It was good that Captain Ning had a request; it meant he was still useful. He didn't intend to drag him into the case; this meant he was going to let him off the hook!
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