RNP Chapter 1115 There is no way
Chapter 1115 There is no way
But the other side was the Public Security Bureau, armed and wearing crisp uniforms—a proper, regular army. How could these street thugs possibly fight them head-on? Ah Hu clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white from the force, the veins on the back of his hands throbbing like wriggling earthworms. But no matter how anxious he was, he couldn't think of a single solution. He could only watch helplessly as the green police car sped away, its taillights flashing and disappearing around the street corner.
"What exactly happened? Explain yourself!" Ah Hu whirled around, his voice filled with barely suppressed anger. His heart was racing with anxiety, like a headless rabbit pounding wildly in his chest. "How did they get arrested? Wasn't it just a show, a way to extort some money from Gu Nan? How did the police get involved?"
The messenger swallowed hard, his Adam's apple bobbing, his face pale. He stammered, "I... I was squatting in the alley across from the restaurant. Before I could even find a chance to go in and warn Lili, I saw several policemen suddenly rush out of a van. They moved as fast as the wind and stormed into the private room... A little while later, they dragged Lili and Li Jianjun out. They both had their heads down, their shoulders slumped, looking like wilted eggplants. It looked like they'd been caught red-handed... I was so scared my legs were shaking. I didn't dare stay any longer and ran back to warn them."
"Useless!" Ah Hu kicked the nearby octagonal table in a fit of rage. The wooden table crashed to the ground, shattering the enamel bowls and rough porcelain plates on it. Shards of porcelain scattered everywhere, some even bouncing against the wall with a crisp sound. He pointed at his underling and cursed, "All you do is run! Couldn't you have kept watch from a distance a little longer? What was the reason for your arrest? Did they say how long you'd be locked up? You can't get a single useful question out of me, what use are you!"
The younger brother was kicked and staggered to the ground, his elbow scraping against the cement floor, drawing blood. He didn't dare to utter a sound, just shrank his neck like a frightened quail, tears welling up in his eyes, which he forcefully held back.
Ah Hu, panting heavily, his chest heaving, paced back and forth in the room. His shiny leather shoes crunched on the broken porcelain shards, a sound that sent shivers down everyone's spine. It was too late for words now; he'd already cursed and panicked. The most urgent thing was to get Lili out—she was one of his men, and he couldn't just abandon her. Although he was a street urchin with no real skills, he had some connections with the neighborhood security team members. He'd often given them cigarettes and alcohol during holidays, so he could at least keep in touch with them.
“You,” Ah Hu suddenly stopped and pointed at another underling who hadn’t done anything wrong, ordering him, “Go get those two Hongtashan cigarettes from under my bed, and take all the money out of the cabinet, don’t leave a single penny behind.”
The younger brother dared not delay and quickly went to do so.
Ah Hu gritted his teeth, a fierce glint in his eyes—even if it meant begging, even if it meant bowing and scraping to those in uniform, he had to try. No matter what, Lili couldn't be hurt. He straightened his crumpled collar, as if that would make him stand tall: "Come with me to the police station. Even if we can't get her out, we need to find out what the crime is and how serious it is!"
Ah Hu glanced menacingly at Zhang San, who was trembling beside him. His gaze was like a poisoned knife, making Zhang San's legs shake. He gave a signal to his two henchmen behind him, his voice as cold as ice: "Tie this kid up and keep a close watch on him. Don't let him escape!"
Two henchmen immediately stepped forward, pulled out the thick hemp rope they had prepared beforehand, and quickly tied Zhang San up tightly, binding his arms and legs completely. Finally, they tore off a dirty rag and shoved it into his mouth. Zhang San struggled, his eyes filled with terror, like a fish out of water, but his hands and feet were bound painfully, and he couldn't muster any strength. He could only watch helplessly as Ah Hu turned and left.
Ah Hu didn't look at him again, only one thought burning in his mind—the most important thing now was to get to the police station. Lili had been arrested, and that girl knew too much. If she let her mouth slip and dragged him into it, it would be a huge problem. He had to find Officer Wang, whom he knew at the station, quickly, offer him some bribes, and ask what had happened, to see if he could find a way to get her out. Right now, nothing was more important than saving Lili; everything else had to wait.
Meanwhile, in the police station's interrogation room, the bright incandescent lights were blinding. Lili and Li Jianjun were locked in adjacent rooms, separated by cold iron bars. Li Jianjun sat on a hard wooden chair, cold sweat pouring down his back, his mind a jumbled mess. He still couldn't understand how things had turned out this way—he had originally planned to set a trap for Gu Nan, have Lili stage a honey trap, and once he had the photos as evidence, he would report them both to the factory and the police, ruining Gu Nan's reputation and giving him a chance to vent his anger. But now, he was the one who had been arrested first, with no one to reason with, a prisoner in his own hands.
When it was time for the interrogation, the two met face to face in the narrow corridor. Li Jianjun spotted Lili immediately, and as if grasping at a straw, he lunged at the iron bars, gripping the cold bars tightly with both hands, and asked urgently, "What exactly is going on? Didn't we agree to wait for Gu Nan to take the bait before making our move? Why did the police suddenly rush in? Did you leak the information?"
Lili was also flustered, her hair a mess, her carefully applied eyeliner smudged, making her look utterly disheveled. She glared at Li Jianjun, her eyes full of resentment: "How should I know? I did exactly what you instructed! When we got to the private room, I didn't even dare to look too closely at the person hiding under the bed. I was just about to take off my coat as planned when the door was kicked open, and a group of police officers rushed in and took us back. Besides, wasn't this all arranged by you from beginning to end? You chose the location, you found the people, and now that things have gone wrong, you're blaming me?"
Li Jianjun was speechless, his face turning pale and then flushed. Where had he arranged for the police? His original plan was to wait until Gu Nan was drunk by Zhang San, then have Lili take photos. If Gu Nan didn't cooperate, he would lead the factory's security personnel to "catch them in the act," and then conveniently call the police. He was also thinking about Zhang San—according to the agreement, Zhang San was supposed to sneak into Lili's rented room during the chaos and steal back the photos and guarantee she had. Without evidence, he could send Gu Nan and Lili to jail without any qualms and escape unscathed.