Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

Chapter 309 Blinded by greed! How dare you try to fool me, Qi Tongwei!

In the interrogation room.

Qi Tongwei checked the time.

It will be nine o'clock in a few minutes.

Meanwhile, Kong Zhiyong, who had a fierce-looking face, was still eating at a leisurely pace.

If I had known, this guy wouldn't have been so quick to explain the case.

I should have been having dinner with Zhao Ruilong at the Huilong Hotel in Luzhou.

Since Zhao Ruilong rarely came to Luzhou, I helped him find the Gao Xiaoqin sisters.

Although it was just a false alarm, it didn't help much.

But it would be good to spend more time together!

Why do people often say that a close neighbor is worse than a distant relative?

It's because relatives who live far away rarely keep in touch, and their relationship is not as good as that of neighbors who see each other often.

Therefore, Qi Tongwei knew very well that if he wanted to get along well with Zhao Ruilong, he had to visit him more often so that Zhao Ruilong would think of him when he needed something.

Unfortunately……

He was eager to make a name for himself and wanted to solve another major case.

He gave up the opportunity to have dinner with Zhao Ruilong and rushed back.

There was no way around it; this Kong Zhiyong was truly extraordinary.

In Jingzhou, he was a formidable figure, known in the underworld as "Brother Yong".

After the Huang family, who had been entrenched in Luzhou City for many years and whose backers were Huang Wucheng and whose leaders were Huang Wusheng, were wiped out, a large number of their illegal businesses were naturally swept away.

Many casinos and nightclubs that originally belonged to the Huang family were raided and shut down, but those addicted to gambling, prostitution, and drugs are still around, and they still have a strong demand for consumption.

The sudden vacuum, coupled with the rapid economic development of Luzhou, naturally attracted criminals from surrounding cities and counties to rush in and seize territory, hoping to grab this enormous wealth.

Kong Zhiyong, who originally worked in the provincial capital Jingzhou, naturally also saw the excellent development prospects of Lüzhou.

He sent his men to seize territory, and in the ensuing violence, they even resorted to using firearms and ammunition.

Although no murders were committed, the gunfight and multiple injuries make this a significant case.

Having just dealt with the Huang family not long ago, Qi Tongwei certainly didn't want to miss the opportunity to make new contributions.

So he swiftly dispatched a large number of police officers and arrested both groups.

After the incident.

Kong Zhiyong is quite bold; he actually dared to come to Luzhou People's Hospital to visit his injured younger brother.

Regardless of whether there is direct evidence proving his involvement in the shootout, Qi Tongwei summoned him in accordance with the law.

When he first came in, Kong Zhiyong said that coming to the police station felt as warm and familiar as coming home.

He directly admitted that he was a repeat offender in the past.

He had been imprisoned multiple times for theft and robbery since his teens.

A long-term illness makes a good doctor.

Having been arrested, sentenced, and imprisoned many times, he was familiar with the procedures and understood the law.

He knew that the police could legally summon citizens for investigation.

Generally, it should not exceed twelve hours.

The case is serious, so the time limit can be extended to 24 hours.

After providing his basic personal information, Kong Zhiyong stopped answering any questions.

In the evening, he said he was hungry and wanted to eat.

If the police provide him with a nice dinner, he might offer some clues.

Qi Tongwei then agreed to Kong Zhiyong's request.

Who knew this guy would eat so slowly and deliberately, just like his mother.

"Kong Zhiyong, can't you eat faster?"

"We ate together, and I finished eating almost five minutes ago!"

Qi Tongwei urged impatiently.

As soon as he finished speaking, Kong Zhiyong put down his chopsticks and slowly wiped his mouth with a tissue.

"I'm full, let's go!"

The police officer standing next to Qi Tongwei quickly stepped forward and took away the boxed lunch in front of Kong Zhiyong.

"Is there any cigarette?"

Kong Zhiyong asked with a chuckle.

"Have."

Qi Tongwei glanced at the police officer next to him.

The latter immediately stepped forward, gave Kong Zhiyong a cigarette, and lit it for him.

"Thank you, Captain Qi!"

Kong Zhiyong winked and grinned broadly.

And then I heard the title 'Captain Qi'.

Qi Tongwei naturally frowned slightly.

Since he stopped being a narcotics officer, he hasn't been called captain for many years.

Could it be that this Kong Zhiyong knows him?

You seem to know quite a bit about your past?

"you know me?"

"I know you, of course I know you."

Kong Zhiyong took a puff of his cigarette, exhaled a long puff of smoke, and looked at Qi Tongwei with a smile.

"Back in the day, you were a drug-fighting hero who survived three bullets without leaving the front line, fought a bloody battle with drug dealers on Lone Eagle Ridge, and was featured on Handong TV and the Handong Daily!"

"By the way, one of the drug dealers you beat to death back then was from my hometown. But don't worry, I also hate drugs. That bastard made and sold drugs, he deserved to be beaten to death!"

Qi Tongwei narrowed his eyes slightly.

Anti-drug hero!

Many people thought that Qi Tongwei particularly liked this honorary title.

Heroes, how glorious and how great they are!

But only he himself knew.

How jarring those four words are.

He risked his life to become a drug enforcement hero, but it didn't bring him a bright future, nor did it allow him to be transferred to the side of the woman he loved. In the end, he had to kneel down in public and propose to a woman who was ten years older than him in order to get a smooth career advancement.

So what use is this hero?

"Since you know me, you should know how sincere it is for me, given my current position, to talk to you like this!"

As he spoke, Qi Tongwei pointed to the boxed lunch that had been taken away.

"Now that you've eaten and smoked, it's time you kept your promise and tell me some information related to the case, right?"

Kong Zhiyong chuckled dismissively.

After looking around, his gaze finally settled on the DV camera.

Leaning back, Kong Zhiyong crossed his legs and said with a smile:

"Your personal interrogation of me, Director Qi, is a great honor for me."

"But can I talk to you alone?"

Seeing Qi Tongwei hesitate, Kong Zhiyong calmly took a puff of his cigarette.

"I can be 100% certain that you have no evidence at all."

"Even if you go all out and have someone torture me to extract a confession, I can still hold out until noon tomorrow."

Qi Tongwei knew that Kong Zhiyong was not easy to deal with.

Aside from being a law-abiding habitual offender, he was quite wealthy and powerful in Jingzhou.

Back then, when his father-in-law Liang Qunfeng was still in office and the Liang family had not yet fallen from power, Qi Tongwei was also working at the Jingzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau. He had heard some legends about Kong Zhiyong.

The most classic line is, "Jingzhou won't descend into chaos, because Brother Yong has the final say."

Some say he lives up to his name, possessing both wisdom and courage. He is not only rich and powerful, but also has men and guns, and has a particularly strong background.

Bathhouses, saunas, KTVs, bars, nightclubs, and nightclubs—he owns shares in all sorts of nightclubs, big and small, even if they aren't his own.

The most bizarre rumor is that Kong Zhiyong knows hard qigong and has long been trained to the point that he is invulnerable to swords and spears, and cannot be killed by knives or fire.

but……

The bizarre rumors are nothing more than gossip from the qigong craze of yesteryear.

Qi Tongwei was always convinced that Kong Zhiyong didn't know any hard qigong at all; he was just a living, breathing human being.

The reason he was able to go from a repeat offender who never reformed to a multi-millionaire who was doing well in Jingzhou was entirely because he had someone backing him up.

It's even highly likely that he's just acting as a front man for someone else.

Since we know he's a tough nut to crack and that someone will protect him.

So Qi Tongwei waved his hand, signaling the others to leave, wanting to hear what Kong Zhiyong had to say.

However, with only two people left in the interrogation room, Kong Zhiyong did not rush to speak.

After glancing at the DV camera on the tripod, he gave Qi Tongwei a look.

Qi Tongwei got up and turned off the camera.

"what do you want to say in the end?"

Kong Zhiyong smiled wickedly and said, "I want to show you the way!"

"What do you mean?"

Qi Tongwei was somewhat taken aback.

Why would I need Kong Zhiyong to give me directions?

Gao Yuliang, the top official of Lüzhou City, is his mentor.

Zhao Lichun, the top official in Handong Province, is also the father of his brother Zhao Ruilong.

With their backing, I clearly have a brighter future than when I relied on my father-in-law, Liang Qunfeng!

Pulling up a chair and sitting down, Qi Tongwei raised his chin.

"Say it!"

What do you mean by "show me the way"?

"Is there no future in the path I'm taking now?"

"Or rather, by summoning you for investigation, I've ruined my own future?"

Kong Zhiyong shook his head slightly and said with a smile:

"Captain Qi, oh no, I should call you Deputy Director Qi now!"

“We both know very well that you came from a poor mountain village, with humble origins and no background. No matter how well you performed in school, it won’t matter.”

"If it weren't for your ex-wife Liang Lu and your long-deceased father-in-law Liang Qunfeng, you'd probably still be working your way up in that remote mountain judicial office!"

Qi Tongwei's pupils contracted slightly.

"what do you want to say in the end?"

Kong Zhiyong tucked his legs back, leaned forward, and looked at Qi Tongwei with a smile.

What I'm trying to say is, your father-in-law is gone, you have no one to rely on anymore.

"No matter how hard you try, it will take you many years to get rid of the title 'Deputy' and become Director Qi."

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei roughly guessed what Kong Zhiyong was up to.

Suppressing a laugh, he deliberately frowned and said:

“You’re right. My father-in-law is no longer alive. It’s already very difficult for me to climb to where I am now. It would be extremely difficult to advance further.”

Kong Zhiyong smiled and said, "So I want to cooperate with you. If you take care of my business in Luzhou, I will guarantee you a lot of money and a smooth career."

These words confirmed Qi Tongwei's suspicions.

As the saying goes, where there is demand, there is a market.

After the Huang family, who had dominated Luzhou, fell from power, their shady businesses naturally needed someone to take over and continue to cater to those addicted to gambling, prostitution, and drugs.

Moreover, Zhao Ruilong's Huilong Group has invested heavily in Luzhou, building both high-speed railways and aviation industrial parks.

The massive investment has attracted a large influx of people from other areas, and the urban area of ​​Luzhou is expanding rapidly, with consumption becoming increasingly robust.

This is a city with continuous economic growth and a constantly increasing population.

This was naturally very attractive to Kong Zhiyong and the forces behind him.

Otherwise, Kong Zhiyong wouldn't have sent people to fight for territory, which led to a fierce battle.

If it could drag myself into this mess.

Not only will they no longer have to fight for territory, but they'll also have someone protecting their shady businesses in the future.

Qi Tongwei, who personally led the raid on the Haitian Nightclub, certainly knew how lucrative gambling, prostitution, and drugs were.

Therefore, Kong Zhiyong's claim that he would ensure his "abundant wealth" was certainly not just empty talk.

As for rising rapidly in rank...