northernbook Chapter 109 The Mastermind Emerges
Chapter 109 The Mastermind Emerges
Qi Tongwei said with concern, "Director Liu, your health is the most important thing. I'll trouble you with the customs declaration for Tailong Shipping Company. Can you finish it in one day?"
"Officer, one day is definitely not enough. With the increasing number of imported goods, customs is very busy every day. It will take at least three to five days."
Liu Duoli hurriedly stalled for time, but he dared not delay too long, since the Municipal Bureau had intervened in the investigation, and the longer it took, the more likely he would be suspected.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Director Liu. I hope you can do it as soon as possible."
"Okay, officer, I'll do it as soon as possible."
Tang Guozhong and Tian Xiaobing were surprised; when did Qi Tongwei become so easy to talk to?
After the police left, Liu Duoli quickly made a phone call.
"The city bureau came to see me. The police have located Tailong Shipping Company and need their customs declarations for the last six months and the next three months."
"What's the panic? The customs declaration isn't fake. Let them check it."
Inside the villa, a young man hung up the phone. His name was Yuan Gang, 28 years old, and he was the one leading the charge.
"Brother, that kid found out about the shipping company."
"Not bad, he's got some skills, but it's impossible for him to cause any trouble in Shanghai."
The man who spoke was Cao Xinwei, Yuan Gang's cousin. He was the friend Shen Guoqing mentioned who fell in love with the same girl and wanted to duel with a watermelon knife.
After studying abroad, Shen Guoqing kept shouting for freedom, but Cao Xinwei saw the power of money. With money, he could do whatever he wanted anywhere in the world.
His father, Cao Jinliang, was the deputy mayor, the oldest among the several deputy mayors. If his grandfather had lived a few more years, his father could have been promoted even further. Unfortunately, it was all due to fate.
Cao Jinliang will retire in two or three years. He wants to make a fortune while his father is still in power. Smuggling is a quick way to make money, and in two or three years he can use the money to transform himself into a legitimate businessman.
"Brother, what should we do with Xiao Fu and Xiao Hao? Maybe we should just..."
Yuan Gang made a throat-slitting gesture. The "Xiao Fu" he mentioned was Brother Fu from Jin Xin 4S store, and "Xiao Hao" was Ma Hao.
Cao Xinwei lit a cigarette. "Send them to Hong Kong and let Old Qiu's people handle it."
"Yes, brother, I'll take care of it right away."
Peace Hotel.
Young Master Liang puffed on a cigar, gazing at the Huangpu River, while the Oriental Pearl Tower was still under construction at a frenetic pace.
Old Qiu said, "Young Master Liang, if that kid continues investigating like this, he'll probably dig deeper and deeper. We can't repeat the mistake we made in Handong."
A pigeon flew by, and Young Master Liang laughed, "Uncle Qiu, you're getting more and more cautious. Actually, we shouldn't have killed Song Shuguang; we could have just dragged him down with us."
"Young Master Liang, that Song Shuguang caused us to lose tens of millions. He's also stubbornly insistent on investigating, so it's unlikely we can drag him down with us."
Young Master Liang took a puff of his cigar. "Forget it, what's done is done. Let's look forward. Uncle Qiu, China is different from other countries. Solving every murder case is their principle, so we should try our best not to kill anyone, especially government personnel."
"Yes, Young Master Liang."
"Uncle Qiu, my family started out in the illicit industry, but times have changed. We need to gradually become legitimate businessmen, even patriotic businessmen."
"I was rash, Young Master Liang."
"If Cao Xinwei wants to deal with those two people, then help him deal with them as quickly as possible, and do it cleanly."
"Yes, once they arrive in Hong Kong, I will immediately arrange for someone to take them out."
Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau, Han Weiping's office.
Qi Tongwei reported, "Director Han, I request that Liu Duoli, the director of the customs office, be placed under surveillance and investigation."
Han Weiping asked urgently, "What did you find?"
"Director Han, when I asked for Tailong Shipping Company's customs declaration today, Liu Duoli clearly panicked. He's on the front lines of customs; all goods inspections go through him. If you want to smuggle, you have to bribe him. Of course, there's another possibility: he's timid and doesn't dare to take the money. And since some big shot above has spoken up, he doesn't dare to report it and can only turn a blind eye."
Han Weiping agreed with this analysis, asking, "How confident are you?"
"At least 90%"
Qi Tongwei was certain because he had seen some information about the biggest smuggling case. The Red Mansion had corrupted many officials, and the customs had been completely lobbied from top to bottom.
It certainly can't reach that scale now, but if this smuggling ring isn't eradicated, surpassing it isn't impossible.
"Okay, you'll be in charge of this. Keep it a secret."
"Yes, Director Han."
After Qi Tongwei left, Han Weiping called Secretary Zhu, the top leader of the municipal party committee, and explained the situation.
"Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. You did the right thing. Let that kid do it."
"Yes, Secretary Zhu."
Secretary Zhu detests corruption, and smuggling is something he cannot tolerate. If it is not eradicated now, it will cause even greater harm to the country in the future.
Qi Tongwei called Tang Guozhong and Tian Xiaobing to the rooftop. "Director Han has agreed to monitor Liu Duoli. This matter can only be known to the three of us besides Director Han."
Tian Xiaobing was very excited, "I'll be the first one here!"
Tang Guozhong was cautious, saying, "If we focus all our energy on Liu Duoli, we might just waste our time."
Qi Tongwei understood that since Fu Ge and Ma Hao hadn't been caught yet, they had no choice but to forcibly create an opening.
"Old Tang, let's get started, we'll adjust as we go."
"it is good"
Tang Guozhong had no choice but to obey orders.
A Mercedes-Benz was parked in front of the Municipal Bureau. Qin Ge was dressed in a business suit, looking every bit the capable urban businesswoman.
She went straight to Han Weiping's office with her female secretary and lawyer.
"Hello, Director Han, my name is Qin Ge. Your subordinate, Qi Tongwei, vandalized my film set. This is the damages my lawyer has calculated."
When Han Weiping saw the compensation for the loss was 100 million yuan, he was so shocked that he almost fainted.
"President Qin, isn't this a bit too much? Qi Tongwei reported to me that it seems your people are deliberately obstructing police enforcement."
Qin Ge laughed, "Director Han, if you keep protecting your subordinates like this, then I have no choice but to take this to the Supreme Court."
Han Weiping sensed that this woman was probably someone important, as she casually mentioned the Supreme Court; he should be more cautious.
"President Qin, please wait a moment. I'll have Qi Tongwei come in right away to apologize to you."
"Alright, I'll give Director Han face."
Qin Ge is really looking forward to seeing Qi Tongwei back down; it would be very interesting.
After receiving the notification, Qi Tongwei rushed in.
"Director Han, you wanted to see me?"
"I'm the one who contacted you."
Qin Ge stared at him arrogantly.
Qi Tongwei immediately put on a smiling face, "Madam, what's your name? I'm sorry, I forgot to ask last time."
Qin Ge was a little taken aback; this kid was studying Sichuan Opera.
"Qin Ge, you wrecked my film set. I'm here today to seek compensation from the Municipal Public Security Bureau."
Han Weiping handed the compensation list to Qi Tongwei, who carefully reviewed it.
Holy crap, typical capitalist! They claim a broken vase is from the Ming Dynasty and ask for 10 yuan. Who would believe that?
The dozen or so martial arts performers took a two-week break, each paid 1000 yuan per day, which delayed the filming schedule, costing them 5 yuan per day.
"Mr. Qin, are you treating me like a rich man? Even if you sold me, I wouldn't be worth this much money."
Qin Ge deftly took a contract from the lawyer and handed it to Qi Tongwei, saying, "Sign this contract, and it will be worth one million."
Qi Tongwei was astonished when he saw the news: 10 movies to be filmed free of charge.