Chapter 98: I’ll Kneel and Kowtow
Ill Kneel and Kowtow
Move it! On the construction site, a police officer prodded Huang Yi-Hu again.
Huang Yi-Hu turned to glare at the police officer, Ill remember your face, punk. If you push me again, I will -
Before he could finish, Jiang Ru-Yi slapped Huang Yi-Hu on the back of his head. Huang Yi-Hu, you still dare to threaten a police officer at this stage? Did you eat leopard guts? If you dont stop your complaining Ill add threatening a police officer to your charges!
Huang Yi-Hu glowered at Jiang Ru-Yi but he kept his mouth shut.
Jiang Ru-Yi pushed Huang Yi-Hu and he stumbled forward. His underlings were all lying on the ground in front and three of his four bodyguards were dead. The remaining one alive was still kneeling on the ground, too afraid to move.
Long Bing had killed three and left one for a simple reason a live report for Jiang Ru-Yi. He was left alive to provide more information about Huang Yi-Hus illegal activities.
Why did you take so long to come? Xia Lei complained.
Jiang Ru-Yi rolled her eyes at Xia Lei, You saw how it was earlier. This was her arrangement. Shes in charge of this part and Im in charge of catching Huang Yi-Hu. Complain to her, not me.
Whatever. Could you lend me Huang Yi-Hu for a few minutes? said Xia Lei, I want to talk privately with him.
Jiang Ru-Yi hesitated, then pulled Xia Lei to the side and spoke in his ear, What do you want to do? Beat him up? Thats against procedure.
I had a bet with Huang Yi-Hu. If I got this piece of land, he would kneel and kowtow to Ma Xiao-An three times. Ma Xiao-An was killed by an underling Huang Yi-Hu had sent. I just want to comfort Ma Xiao-Ans soul.
Fine, Ill give you a few minutes but you cant hit him Hmm, even if you do, dont hit his face. You understand me? said Jiang Ru-Yi.
Xia Lei patted Jiang Ru-Yi on the shoulder, Thanks.
What thanks? said Jiang Ru-Yi, Ma Xiao-An was my friend too. Whats a bit of criticism when he can get some consolation and happiness?
Two minutes later, Xia Lei brought Huang Yi-Hu to a spot where the building materials were piled up high. The building materials blocked the view from outside and people outside could not see what was going on inside at all.
What are you planning? Huang Yi-Hu was nervous but his words were tough, If you leave any injury on my body, you and that female officer will have to answer for it! Ill get the best lawyers in the country and sue you!
Xia Lei said nothing. He walked around Huang Yi-Hu and to his front, picked up a wooden plank, then used a marker and wrote Ma Xiao-Ans grave on it. He forcefully plunged it into the ground, making it stand in front of Huang Yi-Hu.
Huang Yi-Hu understood what Xia Lei wanted when he saw Ma Xiao-Ans grave. A smile of ridicule appeared in the corners of his mouth, What? Youre still hung up over that bet? You want me to kneel and kowtow? In your dreams! I, Huang Yi-Hu has always stood tall and Ive never knelt to anyone!
Xia Lei moved forward and punched Huang Yi-Hu in the abdomen.
Huang Yi-Hu cried out in pain and bent over. Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth but his eyes were like those of a provoked beast burning hate and no fear.
Pah! Huang Yi-Hu spat a mouthful of blood on the ground, You know who is backing me. They will not let anything happen to me. Ill be out soon and then youll regret everything you did!
Xia Lei punched him in the abdomen again.
Huang Yi-Hu clutched his stomach, his expression pained. However, he growled, Beat me to death if you dare! Come, kill me!
Xia Lei let a punch fly at Huang Yi-Hus cheek.
Huang Yi-Hu closed his eyes and didnt dodge.
Xia Leis fist stopped a centimetre from Huang Yi-Hus head and he laughed all of a sudden, Youre a manly man, Ill give you that. But let me tell you if you dont kneel and kowtow to my friend, your son will pay. You have a son in junior high school, dont you? I dont have to do anything myself. I just have to tell your enemies of his identity and someone will avenge my friend for me dont you think so?
You dare! Huang Yi-Hu was like a wounded beast.
Xia Lei laughed coldly, You couldnt win even out here you think Ill be afraid of you when youre behind bars? What would a person like you want a son for? Arent you afraid that people would seek retribution for your sins from your son? Ill give you one last chance. Kneel, kowtow to my friend and repent, otherwise I cant guarantee that youll have a son to send you to your end.
You- Huang Yi-Hus eyes were full of hate.
Looks like you wont kneel. Okay, Ill get my justice from your son, said Xia Lei and made to leave.
Wait! Huang Yi-Hu called. He hesitated, then suddenly went to his knees in front of the wooden Ma Xiao-Ans grave plank and kowtowed three times, his head knocking the ground. As he kowtowed, he said, Ma Xiao-An, Im sorry. Ive knelt. Ive kowtowed. Im not begging for forgiveness. Im begging you to spare my son.
These words were said to Ma Xiao-An but meant for Xia Lei.
Xia Lei looked up at the sky. It was blue. A cloud in the sky looked like a human face and he felt that it looked like Ma Xiao-Ans smiling face.
The police took Huang Yi-Hu and Li Yu-Lan, his underlings and the three corpses away. Xia Lei, too, got in Jiang Ru-Yis police car to assist in the investigation at the police station.
The employees of Thunder Horse Manufacturing stood and watched the police cars disappear in the distance, not one willing to leave the roadside.
Who was that woman in the trench coat? Yin Hao looked like he was at a loss for words. He was still replaying the scene where Long Bing had killed three men so quickly. He could think of only one word to describe her Cool!
Who knows. I suggest you not think of it, Han Bo smiled, Shes Chairman Xias, not yours.
What rubbish are you saying? Liang Si-Yao interrupted the boys conversation, Dont you have work to do? Have you finished the designs?
Han Bo and Yin Hao exchanged looks and went back to work.
Liang Si-Yao mumbled to herself, That woman didnt even blink when she shot those guys. Who would dare marry a woman like her? Whoever does marry her is a fool.
In the police car, another woman was looking at Xia Lei, all smiles. Lei, I did such a big favour for you this time. How are you going to thank me?
Xia Lei looked at Jiang Ru-Yi, I gave you such a good case and youre still asking me to thank you?
I heard youre going to cook something for Miss Long. Is that true? Jiang Ru-Yi changed the topic quickly, Can I come too?
Come if you want to. Its just a matter of adding another bowl and pair of chopsticks, said Xia Lei.
Jiang Ru-Yi thought for a bit and shook her head, Nah, I dont want to step on her toes. Forget today treat me to a meal another day.
Ill treat you to empty air next time, said Xia Lei.
Petty. No wonder you cant get a girlfriend. Jiang Ru-Yi glared at Xia Lei.
A female officer in the backseat suddenly cried, Chief! Red light!
Jiang Ru-Yi slammed on the brakes, throwing everyone in the car forward. Heads struck headrests and glass
In North Police Station, Jiang Ru-Yi recorded Xia Leis testimony personally.
After they were done, Xia Lei asked, Where is Huang Yi-Hu being held?
In the interrogation room. Some colleagues are recording his statement. Were a little short-handed since we arrested so many people; I wouldnt be recording your testimony myself otherwise. The sight of you annoys me, said Jiang Ru-Yi.
Take me there to have a look, said Xia Lei with a smile.
Jiang Ru-Yi rolled her eyes at him, Come with me.
Xia Lei came to the door of an interrogation room with Jiang Ru-Yi but a police officer told her that Huang Yi-Hus lawyer had come to see him and he was in the interrogation room talking to Huang Yi-Hu right then.
What are they talking about in there? asked Jiang Ru-Yi casually.
That lawyers very good. He requested to exercise the right to switch off surveillance upon arrival. We dont know what theyre talking about inside there without surveillance, said the police officer.
Jiang Ru-Yi frowned, You switched it off because he told you to?
We secretly switched it on once but that lawyer came out of the room to negotiate. He even said he would call Director Xu. We switched it off and didnt switch it on again, said the police officer.
While Jiang Ru-Yi and her subordinate talked, Xia Leis left eye quietly went to work. The walls of the interrogation room disappeared in his vision and the situation inside was laid bare to him.
A middle-aged man was talking to Huang Yi-Hu. He was dressed in an impeccable suit and seemed well-mannered. Xia Lei had never seen this person by Huang Yi-Hus side but Huang Yi-Hu seemed to have a respectful attitude towards this man. Xia Lei was struck by a thought Was this person sent by the Gu clan to save Huang Yi-Hu?
Xia Leis gaze went to their mouths and he lip-read their conversation.
Please tell the Old Master not to worry. I wont say a word, said Huang Yi-Hu.
Thats the right way to think. The Old Master will not neglect you. Dont worry and stay in there for a time; it wont be very long before you get out from there, said the middle-aged man.
Thank you, Old Master, said Huang Yi-Hu respectfully.
The Old Master bade me ask if you have any information that is linked to the Gu clan. Information that is of the nature that Xia Lei has exposed? inquired the middle-aged man.
Huang Yi-Hu looked nervous and said, No, there really isnt, I swear. I have nothing of that sort of information on me. The information Xia Lei exposed was all evidence of myself bribing officials. Id only kept that evidence to use it against those officials in the future.
All the officials youve worked with are in danger now. Some of these officials also have relationships with the Old Master so what is happening now is troubling our Old Master. Who will dare work with us after this? said the middle-aged man.
I I have failed the Old Master. Huang Yi-Hu hung his head.
We shall let the matter slide this time. The Old Master will guarantee your safety. Do your job well when youre released. Do not disappoint him again, said the middle-aged man.
Huang Yi-Hu let out a breath, I will. Please tell the Old Master that I will work hard to repay him after Im out.
A sneer appeared in the corners of the middle-aged mans mouth, Well. Thats it. I have to go.
Have a good journey, Mr Shi. Huang Yi-Hu stood to give a parting greeting.
The middle-aged man called Mr Shi walked towards the door and he mouthed a word that others could not hear Fool.
Xia Lei stopped using his eye.
The middle-aged man called Mr Shi walked out and his expression changed slightly when he saw Xia Lei and Jiang Ru-Yi in the doorway. He, however, said nothing and walked off with his briefcase in hand.
Suspicion bloomed in Xia Lei as he looked at Mr Shis back. Why did he call Huang Yi-Hu a fool?