pertwk Chapter 48: The Plan to Deal with Ni Yongxiao?
Chapter 48: The Plan to Deal with Ni Yongxiao?
"For example, every now and then, my third uncle would disappear for a few days. When he came back, he would always go to see Ah-Xiao alone and talk for a long time."
"Every time they have a secret meeting, the supply and price of flour in Tsim Sha Tsui fluctuate, so I'm pretty sure it's about flour..."
Shen Shaofeng nodded, signaling Han Chen to continue.
"Sometimes when the police have operations targeting the Ni family, or targeting a few of our leaders, the Ni family always manages to get wind of it in advance, allowing us to lay low for a while."
"Also, in recent years, when our underlings get into trouble and their establishments are shut down, it's usually settled quickly and they get light sentences. There must be someone pulling strings behind the scenes for these things."
Han Chen hesitated for a moment, glancing at Shen Shaofeng, "Besides the last time your O-Team got involved with Guohua and Gandhi..."
"Do you think he has connections within our police force, or even the Department of Justice, like Mr. Han sent Lau Kin-ming?"
Shen Shaofeng looked at Han Chen with a half-smile.
Han Chen awkwardly chuckled self-deprecatingly, "I was just trying to protect myself. Don't worry, Inspector Shen, now that you've even dug up Liu Jianming, I'll confess about the others one by one. That kid is only loyal to Mary; I don't believe he'd be loyal to his fellow disciples. After all, he personally killed Ni Kun—such a serious crime! He'll definitely want a reduced sentence!"
Shen Shaofeng rested his left elbow on the wooden table in the interrogation room, his hand supporting his chin, staring at Han Chen's small eyes.
As the interrogation continued, he gradually became convinced that Han Chen genuinely wanted to cooperate with him to save his life.
"Very good. As long as you cooperate obediently, I guarantee I will plead with the judge on your behalf."
"Let's continue. I won't ask anymore. Just tell me anything of value that comes to mind."
Shen Shaofeng put his hands behind his head, leaned back in his chair, and relaxed.
The interrogation continued for quite some time, with Han Chen providing all the clues he knew, regardless of their relevance, pouring them out like beans spilling from a bamboo tube.
This includes information about Blackie and Man Cheng, who are currently under Ni Yongxiao's control and whom he doesn't know much about; which underground banks and finance companies might be helping the Ni family launder money; and which business figures Ni Yongxiao usually associates with, etc.
When Peng Yingqi finished organizing the final transcript and placed it in front of Han Chen, Han Chen took the pen and signed it without hesitation.
"Sir Shen, I've told you everything I know and can think of. I, Han Chen, have spent half my life in the underworld, and I have no complaints about going to jail in Stanley. I only ask one thing of you: protect my wife and give her a way out."
Seeing Han Chen's pleading gaze, and considering that he hadn't really been involved in the flour business before, Shen Shaofeng nodded slightly.
……
Late at night, Wan Chai, a street near the police headquarters.
Uncle Ni sat in the back seat of the Mercedes-Benz, Luo Ji drove, and Chen Yongren sat in the passenger seat.
Suddenly, two cars rushed out from the intersection at the same time, blocking the way in both directions.
Seven or eight plainclothes police officers got out of the car with guns and moved swiftly.
"OCTB, get off the bus now! Keep your hands where you can see them!"
Luo Ji and Chen Yongren exchanged a glance and instantly tensed up.
Uncle San's face darkened, and a hint of astonishment flashed in his eyes...
……
The Ni family mansion, study.
"Ring ring ring"
When the phone rang, Ni Yongxiao was dozing off.
He answered the phone, and a subordinate's urgent voice came through the receiver: "Mr. Ni, something's happened! Uncle Three, Chen Yongren, and Luo Ji were taken away by the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau near police headquarters!"
Ni Yongxiao frowned, but his tone remained calm: "On what charges were they taken away?"
"I don't know, but they were handcuffed, and we watched from a distance, afraid to get close."
"Got it. Keep an eye on things, and be careful."
Ni Yongxiao hung up the phone and slowly put the receiver back on the landline.
The Organized Crime and Triad Bureau's actions tonight were faster than expected.
Huang Zhicheng got into trouble, Han Chen and his wife were arrested, and I just sent my third uncle, Luo Ji, and Ah Ren out to investigate, but now even they have been taken back.
How much real information did the O-Division, or rather, the newly appointed inspector Shen Shaofeng, actually have about the Ni family?
Ni Yongxiao remained silent for a moment, then walked back to his desk, took out another cell phone from the drawer, and dialed a familiar number.
After more than ten seconds, the call was finally answered: "Hello, this is Attorney Li Shihong."
"Attorney Li, it's me, Ni Yongxiao. I have an urgent matter to ask you. My third uncle and two young men have just been taken away by the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau (OCTB) for unknown reasons. I need you to go to the OCTB headquarters immediately to find out what's going on and try to get them released on bail. Fees are not a problem."
"Understood, Mr. Ni, I'll take care of it right away."
……
O-Company Headquarters.
It was nearly 3 a.m., but the office area on B1-2 was still brightly lit.
The sounds of the staff talking, typing on keyboards, pens scratching on paper, and fax machines working.
The aromas of coffee, tea, and cigarettes mingled together, creating a magical and vibrant atmosphere.
Police Chief Wang Zhicong led Situ Wen'an, Ye Hui, and other employees in quickly. The group glanced up at him before continuing with their own tasks.
"Yingqi, I just finished the handover procedures with my comrades in the detention room regarding Ni Laosan and the others. Where's the boss?"
Wang Zhizong looked around and found that the inspector's office was dark and Shen Shaofeng was not there, so he asked.
"Oh, Cong-ge, you guys are back. You must be tired. Let's grab some late-night snacks first. The boss specifically asked me to order them."
Peng Yingqi sipped her coffee, organizing documents as she pointed to a stack of takeout containers and more than ten drinks piled on a desk.
Wang Zhizong and the others had been busy all day and were hungry, so they started eating without any hesitation.
"The boss went to Big Sir's room to report on his work and asked me to tell you to interrogate Uncle Ni and the others separately first..."
……
O-Division Chief Superintendent's Office.
Wan Xihua sat across from Li Wenbin's desk, and out of the corner of her eye, she saw Shen Shaofeng sitting on the sofa in the reception area wolfing down his food. She couldn't help but feel both annoyed and amused.
"Shaofeng, are you a reincarnated hungry ghost? You told me to apply for an emergency arrest warrant to bring Ni Laosan and the others back, but you won't interrogate them. Instead, you dragged me to see Inspector Li. What exactly are you up to?"
After finishing the last bite of the stir-fried beef noodles, Shen Shaofeng opened a can of ice-cold cola and took a big gulp.
"Hiccup~"
He burped, lit a cigarette, and took a puff.
Comfortable!
"Madam, I've been busy all day, acting as a negotiation expert in West Kowloon and interrogating Mr. and Mrs. Han Chen one after another. I need to get some fresh air, you know."
Shen Shaofeng, a cigarette dangling from his lips, walked to his desk, pulled up a chair, and sat down. He said seriously:
"Gentlemen, it's pointless for Uncle Ni to interrogate him; he's unlikely to reveal any evidence detrimental to Ni Yongxiao."
Li Wenbin raised an eyebrow, signaling Shen Shaofeng to continue.
"Bringing him back is the first step in my plan, temporarily cutting off Ni Yongxiao's right and left arms."
"My second step is to create chaos on the streets of Tsim Sha Tsui..."