Chapter 1228: Liangshan (Part 2)
Du Enqin was perfectly composed, seemingly seeing through people's minds, "You're afraid of going to meet Commander Jin and never coming out, aren't you? Deputy Officer Wei, you're not one to waver, so have you earned the trust you deserve?"
"Moreover, it seems like you've even lost the ability to trust others, haven't you?"
Compared to knives and guns, sometimes the power of language is more destructive.
"To survive well, you don't need to say too much."
Sparing words, Wei Yi looked at the other person, as if reminding.
Du Enqin didn't mind it, smiling easily and playfully said, "Isn't this because I'm familiar with you?"
After saying this.
She formally extended her hand, "We should be true friends from now on, shouldn't we?"
Wei Yi glanced at her, still not having a sense of romance, ignoring the hand with a mix of indescribable scents, definitely more than just the aroma of food.
Wei Yi turned and walked away.
Du Enqin's smile vanished, she turned her head, no longer pretending with constant 'Deputy Officer Wei.'
"Wei, stop right there!"
Wei Yi ignored her, his steps continued.
Du Enqin was smart, not throwing a tantrum like a fairy, immediately darted to chase, but the tight qipao made it inconvenient.
"I didn't drive, wait for me!"
"Vroom..."
Despite hurrying, Du Enqin was still a step late when she got out, seeing Wei Yi's jeep speeding away, puffing out black exhaust.
"Son of a bitch."
Du Enqin finally couldn't bear it, but soon after inexplicably laughed again.
Where could he run to?
Whether willing or not, they were now tied to the same fate.
Standing at the door of a mud-brick house, breathing in the fresh air blown from the fields, Du Enqin leisurely picked up her phone and dialed a number.
"Mr. Jiang, it's over, Wei Hong is dead."
"Who did it?"
The person on the other end wasn't at all surprised.
A person in power doesn't need to act personally, but should hide behind the scenes, controlling the whole situation, stirring up chaos.
"Of course it was Wei Yi. He seems like a stone on the surface, but his brain works well. And with Jin's attitude changes and gradual suppression towards him, he couldn't have failed to notice. Once Jin and the government reconcile, he's undoubtedly dead, with no chance to retire with honor. He should see this clearly, he had no choice."
Du Enqin sighed and looked in the direction the jeep left: "He should be smiling happily now."
"Would being forced onto Liangshan make one happy?"
Du Enqin also laughed.
"Is Mr. Jiang mocking me for not having read the Four Great Classics? If someone were to do this to me, deliver my enemy to me for revenge personally, I would definitely be wholeheartedly loyal. It's not going up to Liangshan, it's clearly coming down from Liangshan."
It seems this Peace Hotel female boss indeed read quite a bit, at least she researched Water Margin.
"Thank you, with his personality, I believe he won't forget your kindness."
"Let's hope so. Then I won't disturb Mr. Jiang anymore."
The call ended.
Du Enqin put down the phone, the end of her vision no longer seeing the jeep, exhaled softly when no one was around.
To say she was in the same plight as Wei Yi was truly no joke.
She and Wei Yi were always just pawns and tools, unable to control their own destinies.
Of course.
This was the fate of people like them.
Just hoping this time, not to be abandoned again.
Driving a jeep along the narrow country road.
Wei Yi, having avenged a great vendetta, wasn't laughing wholeheartedly, his hands controlling the steering wheel, thinking unknown thoughts.
After turning out of this village, he didn't choose to head south back to Karuzi to continue waiting for Mr. Jiang, but instead, steered east, leaving Karuzi.
"Deputy Officer Wei."
Driving with one hand, Wei Yi picked up the phone with his right, dialed his subordinate Bao Can.
"Are there new instructions from the General?"
"No, still the same, urging Deputy Officer Wei to return."
Bao Can said: "Deputy Officer Wei, I heard now accusations against us are numerous, saying we're reckless, destroying unity, trampling on discipline... But weren't we trying to uncover the truth quickly and catch the killer? These people are incompetent, each stirring trouble impressively, when the General chose people to handle the case, not a word from anyone! Wasn't it Deputy Officer Wei who stepped forward? Now we've finally made progress, yet they jump up to criticize."
Bao Can's tone seemed like he wanted to kill them.
"Did Cheng Xiangrong confess?"
Wei Yi's tone was calm, ignoring his subordinate's indignation.
"He confessed, his backbone wasn't that hard after all, but I doubt he's randomly accusing. Deputy Officer Wei, could so many people really have issues?"
Some things are unknown without investigation, but when you do investigate, it's shocking.
Uncovering a stone where a cockroach hides reveals countless cockroaches beneath.
Public sentiment won't blame the masses.
Involving so many people, Bao Can dared not act on his own.
The best and only way now is to report to Commander Jin for his decision.
"Deputy Officer Wei, should I take Cheng Xiangrong to see Commander Jin?"
Bao Can said softly, though brutal, indeed loyal.
Because leading troops to collide with local administrative departments, and violently detaining local officials, currently impeachment against Wei Yi stream upon stream, what would happen if Deputy Officer Wei returned to personally report to Commander Jin remains unknown.
And if he substitutes, it could avoid some risks.
"I'm responsible, what good is it if you go?"
Wei Yi rejected his proposal.
Bao Can fell silent.
"The best response to doubt is to completely uncover the truth, we can't give up halfway, now's not the time to report to the General. Once the truth is clear, I will personally confess to the General."
Bao Can didn't question, "Deputy Officer Wei, what should we do next?"
"According to Cheng Xiangrong's testimony, detain everyone he mentioned."
Wei Yi's answer was straightforward and simple, but it made Bao Can's heart abruptly tremble.
Though he was overbearing, he didn't really lack discernment.
One could be detained, but to smash a whole group...
"Deputy Officer Wei, after we detained Cheng Xiangrong, many people began to be cautious, and there's news that nearby local administrative units have started strengthening their defenses..."
Everyone is not stupid.
It is impossible to await death.
Detaining Cheng Xiangrong indeed served as a shock, everyone on edge, afraid of becoming the next sacrifice.
Under the unseen incitement of public opinion, or perhaps Wei Yi's actions indeed went too far, causing a significant part of the Allied Army to feel he's taking advantage of the situation to eliminate dissidents.
Detaining Cheng Xiangrong was unexpected, repeating it wouldn't be so simple.
It's not that it can't be done, just impossible to be done bloodlessly.
And should an armed conflict really break out.
Isn't that equivalent to inciting a civil war?
This crime is too immense, no one can bear it.
"Our only task now is to uncover the terror attack incident, that's the only way to counter those rumors."
Wei Yi persisted, or maybe was stuck riding a tiger.
"But if faced with resistance..."
"All resistors are considered accomplices."
Bao Can's mind chilled.
He opened his mouth, ultimately refrained from speaking more.
This was Deputy Officer Wei's order, how could Deputy Officer Wei not understand the consequences this order would lead to.
"If you have any opinions, feel free to voice them."
"I have no opinions."
Bao Can said solemnly, his voice shadowy, resolute, "I will always follow Deputy Officer Wei's lead."
After a pause, he said in a muffled voice: "But if so, I think we need to reinforce our manpower."
"Reinforcements are already en route."
Reinforcements.
The frightful nature of a power broker isn't in their high positions but in their prestige and capability to command responsiveness.
Many envy Wei Yi, but he has equally many protégés in the Allied Army.
"Yes."
Bao Can clenched his teeth, his eyes exploding with a glow of willingness to risk everything.
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