Chapter 137: Still Fucking Bragging To Me?
Patrol Officer Cao Weida half-covered his mouth and whispered: “Ono-kun, it’s like this. That bastard Qiu Ziming didn’t give me face. On my first day in position, he dared to give me the cold shoulder. I hold some grudge against him in my heart.”
“By chance, Xiao Tian Taro Taijun from the Military Police was also dissatisfied with him, so we hit it off immediately. Last night, Xiao Tian Taijun sent people to Qiu Ziming’s home to plant some things.”
Speaking of framing, incriminating, attacking, and revenge, Patrol Officer Cao Weida didn’t hide it at all, with no intention of holding back.
“.” Ono Shiota was amused and exasperated. Good grief, he had just been suspicious. It seemed he had overthought it. This kid was really like a dog.
“So how do you plan to handle it?”
Whether Qiu Ziming was a Military Statistics Bureau special agent or not wasn’t important. What mattered was that Qiu Ziming dared to give Patrol Officer Cao Weida a show of strength!
Patrol Officer Cao Weida was someone he had just promoted. Tripping up Patrol Officer Cao Weida was tantamount to indirectly not giving him face, wasn’t it?
As for Patrol Officer Cao Weida eliminating rivals, that was no big deal.
“Ono-kun, that dog thing has been arrogant and domineering these past few years and amassed quite a bit of money. There were over ten gold bars found in his home alone, and he still has connections with the Military Statistics Bureau. A person like that naturally has to go through the proper procedures according to the rules!”
Tsk, ruthless!
“Oh right, the seized contraband should rightfully be handed over to Consultant Ono for you to keep safe.”
Looking at the cloth bag handed over, Ono Shiota couldn’t help but laugh. “Yōshi, then that’s settled. Cao Sang, trouble you to send him to the Gendarmerie Headquarters for strict interrogation.”
And just like that, Qiu Ziming, who had been arrogant and domineering in the jurisdiction and harmed countless Chinese compatriots, was captured and thrown into the interrogation room at the Gendarmerie Headquarters because of someone’s casual remark.
Due to many special agents having been executed by firing squad before, there were many empty spots in the interrogation room.
Now, with a toy finally brought in, the interrogators’ eyes lit up immediately.
“Take good care of him. It’s fine even if you play him to death.”
Hearing this, the interrogators’ eyes brightened even more, and they couldn’t help but let out eerie cackles.
In the past, interrogating prisoners required holding back to some degree. Now, finally encountering one where they didn’t need to care about life or death, they could finally have some real fun.
“No, don’t, don’t! Taijun, Taijun, I’m wronged! I’m wronged!”
The interrogation hadn’t even started, and Qiu Ziming had already pissed himself in fear, shouting in panic: “I know Xiao Tian Taijun! I’m friends with your Xiao Tian Taijun! Taijun, I’m wronged! I’m not a Military Statistics Bureau special agent, I’m not… Ah!!!”
The news of Qiu Ziming being arrested and taken to the Gendarmerie Headquarters quickly spread throughout the Outer Fifth District Police Station. Those so-called ‘confidants’ immediately scattered like birds.
Hiding at home, they were all still trembling. Who could have thought that Qiu Ziming, who was boastful yesterday and out to make Patrol Officer Cao Weida suffer, would have his home raided this morning, get arrested, and have a pile of Military Statistics Bureau special agent evidence found?
Originally, they were still thinking of continuing to fawn and curry favor after Qiu Ziming seized power back, continuing to take substantial reward money.
But now, the sky had fallen. Their backer was gone!
Meanwhile, their new Patrol Officer Cao Weida was at that moment sitting comfortably in the recliner in the Patrol Officer’s Office, feet propped up on the desk, a cigarette dangling from his mouth, utterly at ease.
Although the ten gold bars had been handed over, there was still plenty of other property in Qiu Ziming’s home, enough to fill his belly to bursting.
And because this chicken named Qiu Ziming had been killed, the remaining patrolmen were all extremely obedient, doing whatever they were told.
Knock knock knock~~
“Come in.”
Little Ear poked his head in, then squeezed his whole body inside. “Big Brother Cao, Boss Ma from the opium den asked me to pass a message. He wants to see you.”
“Boss Ma from the opium den?” A flash of strong disgust crossed Patrol Officer Cao Weida’s face. “That Ma Daxian who secretly sells opium?”
Opium, those in the know get it. That stuff was simply a tumor. Although it was nominally strictly prohibited, it had never been eradicated from the market.
The little devils had been deeply rooted in Beiping for so many years, who knew how much of that stuff they had sold.
Not only did the little devils sell it, many from the Kuomintang were secretly selling it too. Utterly insane.
Foreigners harming countrymen was one thing, but these Kuomintang people harming their own compatriots too—simply worse than beasts!
“Yes, that’s him.” Little Ear also showed displeasure. Although he had been a thug before, he liked talking about reason the most and always despised behavior that harmed compatriots.
“The one backing him is Liu Huai from the East Asia Academic Research Association. Do we meet or not?”
“Meet, of course we meet. Can’t offend a money boy.” He grinned, revealing a mouth full of stark white teeth.
Opium, he wanted to ban it completely, but that was impossible. The little devils wouldn’t agree.
If he forcefully organized against it, he would only offend the little devils.
Moreover, he might very well be targeted by Kuomintang people too.
This touched the interests of a huge group of people. He couldn’t afford to provoke public anger.
But although he couldn’t stop it, he could make things difficult for them.
Soon, a man in his forties with a shiny bald head, pockmarked face, and triangular eyes embedded at the corners was brought in.
Upon entering, he unceremoniously plopped down on the stool. “Cao Ye, pleased to meet you.”
That attitude showed no fear at all, even somewhat arrogant and perfunctory.
The fake smile on Patrol Officer Cao Weida’s face vanished instantly. He looked at him faintly. “You’re called Ma Daxian?”
“Right, that’s me.”
Before he could finish, Patrol Officer Cao Weida beckoned. “Little Ear, beat him for me!”
Ma Daxian’s face changed. “What do you… Ah!!”
Little Ear hammered a fist into Ma Daxian’s face and looked at him coldly. “Damn bastard, clamoring to see Big Brother Cao, and your attitude is so arrogant. You really don’t know how many eyes the Horse King has!”
“Lian Hu, beat him to death!”
Lian Hu obeyed his brother the most. Seeing his brother give the order, he didn’t hesitate at all and went up with a barrage of heavy blows.
Ma Daxian was beaten in agony. Several times he tried to speak, but Lian Hu and Little Ear physically interrupted him. He could only curl up on the ground protecting his vitals and wail miserably.
Patrol Officer Cao Weida sneered disdainfully. Damn, even here, still trying to act tough with me. Really thinks he’s that badass?
Or thinks Liu Huai can protect him?
Wishful thinking!
Forget you, a clueless little punk. Even if Liu Huai were here, he’d still beat without mercy!
Little Ear and Lian Hu didn’t hold back at all. In just a short minute, Ma Daxian couldn’t even wail anymore and could only lie on the ground humming.
Seeing it was about enough, any more and he’d be beaten to death, Patrol Officer Cao Weida finally said unhurriedly: “Alright, don’t actually beat him to death. Drag him up for me.”
“Damn, dare to act tough with my big brother again and this old man will kill you! Get up!” Little Ear grabbed his hair and yanked him up hard. Patrol Officer Cao Weida winced watching—it looked like it hurt.
At this point, Ma Daxian’s entire face was covered in red swelling and fresh blood, eyes swollen all around. His appearance was utterly horrific.
“Cao… Cao Ye, spare me.” Ma Daxian’s weak voice came from his mouth, now missing two teeth from the beating. He was thoroughly subdued now.
Though he hated it to death inside, he knew he had to yield now, or he might not even leave this house!
Damn Patrol Officer Cao Weida. Doesn’t he fear my backer!?
Just wait. Once I get out, I’ll report you properly to Master Liu!
If I don’t get you dragged into the interrogation room and tortured to death, this old man won’t be surnamed Ma!
“Looks like this beating wasn’t in vain. You know to yield now.” Patrol Officer Cao Weida looked at him faintly, stood up, removed the cigarette from his mouth, and pressed it hard onto his face.
Sizzle~~
“Ah!!!”
A wail came from Ma Daxian’s mouth. He tried to struggle, but Lian Hu gripped his hair tightly, not letting him move.
He was going mad. I’d already yielded and you still do this to me. Fuck your ancestor’s Cao Weida! You wait for me!!
“Tsk, why bother. I originally wanted to talk nicely with you.” Patrol Officer Cao Weida let go, allowing the extinguished cigarette butt to fall to the ground. He patted his hands and said lightly:
“Unfortunately, some people think having a backer lets them act arrogantly and disregard me. So I can only use profound methods to deepen the impression for certain people.”
“I’m a rather timid person. Believe me, I really didn’t want to do this.”
Little Ear grinned. Damn, this is timid? Then what would bold be like?
“Yes, Cao Ye… Cao Ye is right… I won’t dare again.” Having barely endured the pain, Ma Daxian felt a chill in his heart, fear showing in his eyes.
Patrol Officer Cao Weida’s words made it clear he knew about his backer, but even so, he had unhesitatingly chosen to beat and torment him, evidently not afraid of whoever was behind him.
“Speak, what do you want from me.” Patrol Officer Cao Weida showed no regret or pity. He glanced sideways, leaned on the desk, lit another cigarette, then stared him down hard. His fingers flicked the cigarette dangling between them.
“I… I’m here to apologize for the previous matter.” Under the eaves, one has to bow. Ma Daxian temporarily yielded.
“I wasn’t in the shop before, I was out, and didn’t make it to congratulate your promotion. I’ll immediately send word back and prepare a meeting gift of one thousand silver dollars for you.”
“This old man is such an upright official, and you dare try to corrupt me with money?!” Patrol Officer Cao Weida glared, saying coldly: “You really are bold as brass! Bribing an official—crime compounded!”
Damn, sending off a beggar? Only this little money!
“Two thousand!”
“Heh.”
“Five thousand! No, ten thousand, ten thousand! I’ll give ten thousand silver dollars!” Seeing Patrol Officer Cao Weida’s unchanged expression, for his own life, Ma Daxian painfully shouted out an astronomical figure.
“Aiya, Brother Ma, why so polite? Making me feel embarrassed.” Patrol Officer Cao Weida’s face immediately became friendly, smiling amiably.
“Little Ear, what are you standing there for? Quickly invite Boss Ma to sit!”
“Right, Boss Ma, I forgot to mention, your shop seems to have some contraband. For your reputation, I had all the stuff in your shop confiscated and handed over. You won’t mind, right?”
