mtlumby2d Chapter 117 Acting Detective Captain
Chapter 117 Acting Detective Captain
Pukou Wharf.
Criminal police captain Cui Yong received a tip that someone was attempting to smuggle themselves into Hong Kong tonight, possibly Fu Ge and Ma Hao, who are suspected of smuggling.
The dock gradually quieted down, and cargo ships passed by from time to time on the Huangpu River, some heading to Southeast Asia and others to Europe and America. Ocean trade has brought the whole world closer together.
A black Santana came into the police's view. In the back seat sat Fu Ge and Ma Hao, both of whom longed for the wonderful life in Hong Kong.
"Brother Fu, after tonight the police won't be able to do anything to us anymore."
Ma Hao was very excited. He had seen Hong Kong in movies and longed for its prosperity.
"Let's go, be careful."
Fu was very cautious. Before getting out of the car, he looked around and saw only a few scattered lights on the dock.
"Rich guy, don't scare yourself."
The two people had only walked a short distance after getting out of the car when two police cars immediately turned on their high beams and shone them on.
"Hands behind your head, don't move."
Cui Yong led his team to immediately surround the two men.
The two of them still wanted to run away.
Bang! A gunshot rang out, and Cui Yong fired a shot into the air.
"Don't move, or I'll shoot! Hands behind your head!"
The police quickly tightened the encirclement. Ma Hao and Fu Ge, not wanting to die, had no choice but to obediently cover their heads.
"Rich guy, we're finished."
Ma Hao was unwilling and panicked, but dared not resist, while Fu Ge remained calm.
"Remember this, never tell a word, no matter what."
"Don't move, don't move!"
The police quickly handcuffed the two men, and Cui Yong finally breathed a sigh of relief; he was now faster than Qi Tongwei.
Suddenly, two motorcycles rushed over, and several shots hit Ma Hao and Fu Ge in the chest.
The two assassins caught the police off guard, and both of their guns were equipped with silencers.
"Team Leader Cui, Team Leader Cui, Team Leader Cui!"
Cui Yong was shot, a bullet to the chest. "Don't worry about me, go after them and see how they are."
The assassin's movements were clean and efficient; the motorcycle quickly disappeared into the night.
"Quickly, quickly, get Captain Cui to the hospital!"
"Leave me alone..."
Cui Yong fainted before he could finish speaking.
His teammates couldn't even bother catching the killer anymore; they rushed Cui Yong to the hospital.
In the middle of the night, Qi Tongwei was woken up by a phone call from Han Weiping.
"Director Han, what instructions do you have so late?"
"Tonight, Cui Yong received a tip and went to arrest Brother Fu and Ma Hao, but he was attacked by assassins. Brother Fu and Ma Hao are dead, and Captain Cui was shot and hospitalized. He is still in critical condition. The criminals are more ruthless than we imagined. You need to be mentally prepared."
"Yes, Director Han, I'll go to the hospital right away."
"No need to go to the hospital, just get some rest and try to solve the case as soon as possible."
"Yes, Director Han."
After hanging up the phone, Qi Tongwei tossed and turned, worried that these people were probably desperate.
The two assassins set the motorcycle on fire, got into a Mercedes, and sped away.
They were assassins under Qiu Lao, from Hong Kong. The one with long hair was called Ah Feng, and the one with short hair was called Ah Huo. The two were brothers, and Lu Peng and Song Shuguang both died at their hands.
The next morning, Qi Tongwei went to the Municipal Bureau.
In the task force's meeting room, Han Weiping urgently announced, "Given Captain Cui's injury, Qi Tongwei is hereby appointed as acting captain of the criminal investigation team. Comrades, the situation is grave; we must unite and not let our guard down."
"Yes, Director Han."
After the meeting, Han Weiping called Qi Tongwei to his office.
"The higher-ups are taking last night's shooting very seriously. I've made an exception and promoted you to acting captain of the criminal investigation team so that you can bring the criminals to justice as soon as possible, understand?"
"Understood, Director Han. Mission accomplished."
"You're in charge of the criminal investigation team now. Go ahead."
"Yes, Director Han."
After leaving, Qi Tongwei immediately summoned the criminal police team.
Cui Yong is now out of danger, but he will need to rest for at least half a month.
Some members of the criminal investigation team were dissatisfied, questioning why an outsider was appointed as the captain of the criminal investigation team.
Qi Tongwei's expression was serious, and his tone was stern, "I know you're not convinced, but you'd better swallow your anger. We are the people's police, and our most important task right now is to apprehend criminals."
"After this case is over, I'll be out of here immediately, not a day longer. From now on, if anyone dares to deliberately go against me, don't blame me for using them as punching bags."
"Did you understand?"
The police officers present looked at each other, bewildered.
Tang Guozhong and Tian Xiaobing immediately replied, "Understood."
Qi Tongwei glanced at the crowd and said, "Speak louder, I can't hear you."
"Understood"
Immediately, the police officers roared in unison, each one of them eager to catch the murderer and wipe out the criminal gang.
"Let's get to work."
Shortly after receiving a tip from the public, the wreckage of two motorcycles was found.
Qi Tongwei immediately led Tang Guozhong and Tian Xiaobing to the scene, and replaced Liu Duoli, the director of the customs office, with two trustworthy comrades.
Police station chief Xie Cheng arrived at the scene ahead of time. He didn't give Qi Tongwei a friendly look when he saw him. He thought Qi Tongwei was just an outsider acting team leader who would be fired after finishing his work. Why should he be afraid of him?
The forensic experts are collecting clues.
Qi Tongwei said politely, "Thank you for your hard work, Director."
"Captain Qi, don't be so polite. You've really risen through the ranks like a rocket. I'm truly impressed."
Xie Cheng deliberately spoke in a sarcastic tone, seemingly unable to distinguish between the two kings.
Tang Guozhong and Tian Xiaobing immediately tensed up. "Why did you provoke the King of Hell?"
Qi Tongwei wasn't one to swallow his anger. "Director Xie, if you're not happy, you can keep it to yourself. Don't act like a gossipy old woman complaining about everything."
Xie Chengli immediately got angry; he showed absolutely no respect.
"Qi Tongwei, you know what kind of person you are. Don't think that just because you're wearing a police uniform you're not a thug."
"Director Xie, I promise I'll find out who's the thug and give you a satisfactory answer."
Qi Tongwei pointed angrily at Xie Cheng, refusing to back down at all. The two were on the verge of exploding with tension.
"Director Xie, let's go take a look. Let's stop arguing; it's bad for our image, it's bad for our image."
Tang Guozhong quickly pulled Xie Cheng away, knowing he couldn't persuade Qi Tongwei otherwise.
"What the hell does he think he is? I don't know what Director Han is thinking."
"Don't be angry, don't be angry, Chief Xie. Everyone is under a lot of pressure after the shooting."
The forensic team reported, "Team Leader Qi, the scene was severely burned, and there are basically no useful clues. We found tire tracks; someone should be there to meet us."
"Can you find out what kind of car it is?"
"I can't guarantee anything, I can only try my best."
"Comrades, you've worked hard."
Given the egregious impact of the shooting, the authorities are furious and will conduct surprise inspections of entertainment venues throughout the city tonight to deter criminals.
Thousands of police officers, fully equipped and ready to go, gathered at the municipal police station, waiting for Han Weiping's order.
Holding a megaphone, Han Weiping shouted, "Comrades, these criminals are openly challenging the police and the law! They're utterly lawless! To ensure the safety of tens of millions of citizens in the city, we must strike hard and eliminate all criminals! Let's go!"
"Yes"
Immediately, police cars came one after another, their sirens blaring throughout Shanghai.
Young Master Liang stood by the window, swirling his wine glass. "The mainland government is truly efficient; a single word can immediately mobilize all its resources."
After his accidental encounter with Qi Tongwei, Young Master Liang immediately changed hotels. What if that madman Qi Tongwei kidnapped someone for no reason?
"Young Master Liang, we apologize; we underestimated the police."
"Uncle Qiu, don't blame yourself. You made a very good decision this time."
"The sound of gunfire will likely prompt the government leadership to take even more radical measures."
“Uncle Qiu, your concerns are very valid. In that case, let’s take a step back and let Cao Xinwei lead the charge. Even if we’re exposed, we’ll minimize the losses.”
"Yes, Young Master Liang."
A policeman rushed over, "Reporting to Captain Qi, the Red Apple Club won't let us in to investigate, saying they're operating legally."
Qi Tongwei held a walkie-talkie and thought, "Damn it, someone still dares to openly defy the police."
"Take me to see for myself; I'll only know if it's legitimate after I check."