About twenty minutes later, the Santana arrived at the entrance of Ning County Police Station.
Qin Chuan and Yao Dong got out of the car and walked towards the police station together.
The two were familiar with the way and arrived at an office door. Several police officers were working inside. Seeing Qin Chuan and Yao Dong, one of the police officers immediately spoke a few words to his colleagues and walked out.
This person was naturally Officer Zhao. Qin Chuan had already contacted Officer Zhao before arriving.
Led by Officer Zhao, the three of them went to an empty office.
"Boss Qin, what brings you here to see me alone this time?" Officer Zhao got straight to the point.
Qin Chuan really liked this kind of personality, no beating around the bush, saving trouble and effort.
"Brother Zhao, please don't call me Boss Qin. You're older than me, just call me by my name." Qin Chuan smiled. "There was a small accident this time. I think it might affect you a little, so I came to tell you."
"What happened?" Officer Zhao had been a police officer for many years and had a very keen sense. He didn't believe that the 'small accident' Qin Chuan mentioned was really a trivial matter.
Qin Chuan didn't hide anything and directly told him about the mysterious disappearance of the driver, Feng Lei.
Officer Zhao's brows furrowed tightly as he listened, and his expression turned grim.
A few seconds later, he stared intently at Qin Chuan and said, "Are you suspecting that Feng Lei's sudden disappearance might be related to Han Shifei?"
"Not suspecting, but certain!"
"This matter is one hundred percent their doing!"
When it came to serious business, Qin Chuan's smile vanished, replaced by a dark expression. Although he wasn't present this time, Han Shifei's people had found and taken Feng Lei so stealthily. Their influence was considerable and could not be ignored.
"Because the main character of Han Shifei's case wasn't me, but the driver Feng Lei. To prevent Han Shifei from going to jail, Feng Lei is a very important key." Qin Chuan continued. "As long as he withdraws the lawsuit, Han Shifei will be safe."
"But I've been at the unit all day and haven't seen Feng Lei." Officer Zhao's doubt resurfaced.
"Perhaps they are discussing the price now, or maybe they are on their way!" Qin Chuan said.
To make someone withdraw a lawsuit, it's actually very simple; as long as the money is enough. Although Qin Chuan had a good impression of Feng Lei, more than ninety percent of people in this world couldn't resist temptation. Money makes the mare go, and this saying isn't just for show, it's the truth! In the face of absolute interests, let alone someone you've only known for a few days, even brothers or father and son can turn against each other and kill each other.
Officer Zhao's expression was grim because if Qin Chuan's words were true, Feng Lei's withdrawal of the lawsuit would be a significant loss for him as well. If Han Shifei didn't go to jail, his achievements would be reduced, and the hope of a promotion and salary increase would be greatly diminished. Just the bald man alone probably wouldn't be enough to meet the standards for his promotion and salary increase.
For a moment, the atmosphere in the office became somewhat oppressive. Qin Chuan was unhappy, and Officer Zhao was also unhappy. Both were smoking in silence.
Suddenly, there was a commotion outside. Judging by the footsteps, there were quite a few people. Yao Dong, who was closest to the door, quietly opened it to peek outside. Upon seeing the scene, his dark face was filled with anger, and his fists clenched with a cracking sound.
"What's wrong, Yao Dong?" Qin Chuan noticed the abnormality and asked.
Yao Dong quickly turned around and said through gritted teeth, "Boss, Feng Lei is here!"
Huh?!
This time, not only Qin Chuan, but Officer Zhao also looked up and then quickly opened the office door. What greeted them was a large group of people walking in. This group was none other than Zhang Wenbo and his lackeys, numbering over a dozen. And at the very center of this group was Feng Lei. He was protected like a panda, with Zhang Wenbo closely by his side, as if afraid of any accident.
Since Officer Zhao's office was directly facing the entrance, the commotion upon opening the door attracted a lot of attention. In an instant, Qin Chuan and Yao Dong came face to face with Zhang Wenbo and his group. Feng Lei, of course, saw them too!
The moment he saw the faces of Qin Chuan and Yao Dong, Feng Lei's body clearly trembled, and his footsteps immediately stopped. A look of guilt and shame appeared on his face. It was truly a case of "what you fear most will happen." He was most afraid of running into Qin Chuan and Yao Dong. But reality was just that coincidental. As soon as he walked through the police station's gate, he encountered the people he least wanted to see. Feng Lei's mood became extremely complicated in an instant.
"Bastard!!"
"You disloyal son of a bitch!"
"I'll kill you!!"
Just as the atmosphere fell into this strange tension, a furious roar erupted. Yao Dong, standing beside Qin Chuan, had veins bulging on his forehead, his eyes fierce, like an enraged beast. As the roar fell, Yao Dong had already rushed out of the room and lunged towards Feng Lei in the middle of the group. He wanted to make this ungrateful scoundrel pay the price.
Seeing Yao Dong charging at him like a wild beast, Feng Lei screamed in fear, while Zhang Wenbo and the others beside him looked wary.
"Yao Dong, stop!" At the critical moment, just as a fight was about to break out, Qin Chuan's voice stopped the enraged Yao Dong. Yao Dong dared not disobey Qin Chuan's command. Upon hearing the order, he reluctantly loosened his fist, but his eyes remained fiercely hateful, as if he wanted to devour Feng Lei alive.
Under the gaze of many eyes, Qin Chuan slowly walked out of the office. His expression was calm as he swept his gaze over everyone. Just when everyone thought he was going to confront Feng Lei, Qin Chuan's gaze finally fell on Zhang Wenbo.
"Old man, I underestimated you a little!"
"You actually played a trick of cutting off the foundation while the well is dry when I was away. Not bad! Not bad!" Qin Chuan said to Zhang Wenbo.
Zhang Wenbo's wrinkled face twitched slightly, and he grinned, "It's passable, I suppose. I'm old and have eaten more salt than you young folks have eaten rice. Such a small matter can't stump me!"
Qin Chuan's expression was noncommittal, then his sharp eyes suddenly shifted to Feng Lei's face. Caught off guard by Qin Chuan's gaze, Feng Lei's eyes felt a stabbing pain. He instinctively took two steps back in fear, his face as pale as paper. When he regained his senses and opened his eyes again, he found that Qin Chuan had already left with Yao Dong, without saying a word to him, as if they were strangers.
Watching the backs of Qin Chuan and Yao Dong as they left so casually, Feng Lei felt a sudden emptiness in his heart, vaguely feeling as if he had abandoned something important. But soon Feng Lei shook his head and chuckled. He had only known Qin Chuan and Yao Dong for less than five days. Although they got along well, especially Yao Dong, they had hit it off. But how could the feelings of just a few days compare to the thick sum of ten thousand yuan!
"I'm sorry!"
"I know you are right, but they offered too much!"