Qi Tong Wei was startled. Knowing that Hou Chun Lai was Hou Liang Ping’s brother, and that he had always been honest and decent, why would he suddenly be in trouble?
He quickly asked: “What happened? What’s going on?”
Hou Liang Ping took a deep breath, as if he had made up his mind, and said: “Chun Lai… He is suspected of drug and human trafficking.”
Qi Tong Wei was stunned. He couldn’t believe his ears.
Hou Chun Lai was the pride of the Hou family. He had always been a righteous and kind person. How could he be connected to these criminal activities?
He abruptly stood up, grabbed Hou Liang Ping’s shoulders, and asked: “How is that possible? Are you sure you’re not mistaken?”
Hou Liang Ping shook his head with a wry smile, and said: “I wish it were a mistake, but that’s the truth. The police found evidence, and Chun Lai has been taken away.”
Qi Tong Wei’s face grew serious. He knew the severity of the situation.
Drugs and human trafficking were extremely serious crimes. Once confirmed, the consequences would be unimaginable.
He said in a deep voice: “Liang Ping, don’t worry. I’ll find a way to figure this out.”
However, Hou Liang Ping seemed not to have heard Qi Tong Wei, and anxiously said: “Tong Wei, you must save Chun Lai! He cannot be destroyed like this! You must have a way!”
Qi Tong Wei sighed helplessly. He understood Hou Liang Ping’s current state of mind, but he also understood his responsibility as the Director of the Public Security Department.
He slowly said: “Liang Ping, I understand your feelings, but I also have my own principles. I cannot violate the law because of personal feelings. If Chun Lai really committed a crime, then he must face the law’s judgment.”
Hou Liang Ping’s face stiffened. He looked at Qi Tong Wei in disbelief, as if seeing a stranger.
“Qi Tong Wei! How can you say such a thing? You are our good friend! How can you just watch Chun Lai be destroyed like this?”
“Liang Ping, I know you’re angry, but I hope you can understand my position. My duty is to uphold the dignity and justice of the law. If I really indulged Chun Lai because of personal feelings, then I would have betrayed the people’s trust in me.”
“You’re full of it! You’re betraying our friendship! You know what kind of person Chun Lai is, but you still want to frame him! I tell you, if anything happens to Chun Lai, I will never let you off!”
“Hou Liang Ping, please watch your words. I have never framed anyone. I am merely carrying out my duty. If you don’t believe me, then you can investigate the facts. But please remember, no matter what the outcome, I will uphold my principles.”
Just as the two were arguing, Chen Hai suddenly pushed open the door and entered.
He was a mutual friend of Qi Tong Wei and Hou Liang Ping, and also the Deputy Chief Prosecutor of the Han Dong Provincial Procuratorate.
He glanced at the two who were arguing, then said in a deep voice: “Enough! Both of you, calm down!”
These words calmed both of them down. They looked at Chen Hai, waiting for him to continue.
Chen Hai took a deep breath, then said: “Tong Wei is right, we are law enforcement officers. Our duty is to uphold the dignity and justice of the law. We cannot violate the law because of personal feelings. But Liang Ping, I can also understand your feelings. Chun Lai is your cousin, so naturally you want him to be safe and sound. But we must respect the facts, respect the law.”
Hou Liang Ping remained silent for a moment, then nodded and said: “I understand what you mean. But please be sure to investigate the truth of this matter as soon as possible. I can’t let Chun Lai be locked up like this without a clear explanation.”
Chen Hai and Qi Tong Wei both nodded in agreement.
They knew the importance of this matter. It not only concerned Hou Chun Lai’s fate, but also the dignity and justice of the law.
They decided to immediately launch an investigation to quickly uncover the truth.
Night fell, the lights in the meeting room were still dim, but the hearts of the three were filled with firm belief and determination.
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Early the next morning, Qi Tong Wei summoned his elite officers and began the investigation.
They first went to Hou Chun Lai’s home to search, hoping to find some valuable clues.
However, after a thorough search, they didn’t find anything related to drugs or human trafficking.
Qi Tong Wei couldn’t help but frown, realizing that this matter might be more complex than he initially thought.
He decided to expand the scope of the investigation, including Hou Chun Lai’s social relationships.
After some effort, they finally found some suspicious clues.
It turned out that Hou Chun Lai had recently made friends with some dubious people, who were all criminals involved in illegal activities.
They used Hou Chun Lai’s identity and status to conduct illegal transactions and dealings.
Because he was greedy for money and pleasure, Hou Chun Lai gradually became trapped in the mire of crime, unable to extricate himself.
Qi Tong Wei and Chen Hai were shocked when they learned this news.
They couldn’t believe that Hou Chun Lai had gone down such a path of no return.
They decided to take immediate action, to catch these criminals and bring them to justice, in order to maintain social peace and stability.
However, things weren’t that simple.
These criminals were cunning and ruthless. Once they learned that their crimes had been exposed, they decided to launch a frenzy of revenge.
They sent a group of thugs to attack Qi Tong Wei and Chen Hai, attempting to stop their investigation.