Chapter 121: Chapter 116: A Score to Settle (Double-Length)
Qi Yun waved his hand modestly, responding, "Director Zhang, you’re too kind. I just happened to stumble upon the situation; I’m happy to help. Mainly, it was your police colleagues who worked effectively to capture the fugitive smoothly."
Zhang Dayong laughed heartily, "You really know how to talk."
"Did you come to see me for something specific today?"
Qi Yun quickly shook his head, "No, not really, I just wanted to meet you and get to know you."
Hearing this, Zhang Dayong felt relieved.
He looked at his watch, "It’s almost meal time. Give me the chance to express my gratitude by treating you to a meal?"
"I have something to do later. How about we just grab something at the cafeteria?"
Qi Yun brightened at the suggestion and nodded instantly, "That sounds great, I happen to be a bit hungry."
"Haha, let’s go then. Though the food in the police canteen can’t compare with big restaurants outside, at least it’s clean and hygienic, and the taste isn’t bad."
"..."
During the meal, the two chatted about personal life, getting to know each other better.
After a simple dinner, Qi Yun had achieved his goal and took his leave.
To his surprise, the last incident not only earned him a fifty-thousand-yuan bounty but also introduced him to a deputy director of the police bureau.
Upon returning home, because school was starting tomorrow, the little girl had gone to bed early, and Zhao Qing was alone on the couch watching TV.
Thanks to his hard work last night, Zhao Qing was very welcoming today, quickly greeting him and taking his coat as he walked in.
"You’re back."
Qi Yun gave her a peck on the cheek and asked with a smile, "Did you have dinner?"
"We ate ages ago," Zhao Qing replied as she hung up the coat.
Then Qi Yun sat down on the sofa with her, and Zhao Qing handed him a slice of apple from a fruit plate on the coffee table.
"What have you been busy with these days, leaving early and coming back late?"
Qi Yun took a bite of the apple, chewed it carefully, and said, "Busy making money. I want to tell you something and hear what you think."
Zhao Qing’s eyes sparkled as she snuggled up to him, "Hmm, go ahead."
"It’s like this, I have a meteorite..." Qi Yun began narrating, "So one option is a house worth two million, while the other is donating it to the country. Which would you choose?"
As she listened, Zhao Qing’s expression kept changing.
After Qi Yun finished, she gently bit her lip, was silent for a moment, then said, "It depends on what you think. If you feel the future financial situation is secure, then you can consider donating it to the country."
"But if you’re not in that position yet, then you should think about our home first."
Qi Yun heard this, his face full of smiles, and he kissed Zhao Qing again, "Your thinking aligns perfectly with mine."
"Stop it," Zhao Qing said playfully, pushing him away, "You smell like smoke, go take a shower."
Qi Yun chuckled, got up, and went to the bathroom.
Another round of passion later, he held his waist, went to the balcony, and lit a cigarette.
As he lowered his head to flick the ash, he noticed that the mineral water bottle that used to hold cigarette butts was gone, replaced by a uniquely styled ashtray.
Qi Yun smiled knowingly, his gaze turning towards the screen in front of him.
[Today’s Intel 1 (Red): Yu Qixuan has conveyed your intentions to the higher-ups, and they are discussing a new plan]
[Today’s Intel 2 (Red): Xia Jie has closed the massage parlor and is living with Old Wang, a decision that left many people in Xia Ping Village feeling regretful]
[Today’s Intel 3 (Red): Boss Liao from Yingfeng Building is secretly in contact with overseas buyers, planning to smuggle a batch of implicated bronze artifacts disguised among regular antiques out of the country, with key evidence hidden in a secret compartment under the store’s floor]
The content of the first two pieces of intel was expected, but the third was interesting; that Boss Liao had previously set up Shi Feng, who had been looking for a chance to get back at him, and now the opportunity had finally arrived.
The next day, Qi Yun prepared breakfast early, and after Zhao Qing and their daughter ate, they went to kindergarten, saving him the trouble of dropping her off.
Qi Yun leisurely finished his breakfast and then drove to Antique Street to Qiuyue Pavilion.
Shi Feng was in the shop, cleaning his treasures, and when he saw Qi Yun come in, he smiled, "You’ve been frequenting my place lately, did you bring me something nice again?"
Qi Yun sat down on a chair, lit a cigarette, and replied, "Nothing nice, but I have some news you might want."
Shi Feng’s eyes lit up immediately, he quickly put down the cloth, and moved closer to Qi Yun, "What news? Tell me quickly."
Qi Yun flicked the ash off his cigarette, pointed to the overturned teacup on the table, "No rush, sit down first."
Shi Feng chuckled knowingly and started boiling water for tea.
A little while later, with the tea ready, Qi Yun took a sip and said slowly, "I heard something: the Boss Liao from Yingfeng Building who set you up last time is planning something big recently."
Shi Feng’s face turned serious instantly, "Hmph, that jerk, I haven’t settled the score with him from last time yet."
"What’s he planning now?"
Qi Yun put down his teacup, his expression turning serious, "He’s secretly contacted overseas buyers, planning to smuggle a batch of implicated bronze artifacts disguised among regular antiques out of the country."
Shi Feng’s eyes narrowed, and he slapped the table hard, "That bastard dares to be a traitor!"
"Where did you get this information? Is it accurate?"
Qi Yun nodded, "Don’t ask where it’s from, it’s definitely reliable."
Shi Feng stood up, anger written all over his face, pacing the store back and forth.
After a moment, he stopped, looked at Qi Yun, "When do they plan to make the deal? What’s the route? I’ll report him to the police directly."
Qi Yun sighed with a wry smile, "I don’t know those details."
Shi Feng frowned immediately, "That’s tricky. Without evidence, reporting it might not do much."
Qi Yun gestured for him to sit down, and then whispered, "I have a plan; we could do it this way... "
After listening, Shi Feng was momentarily stunned, "Would that work? Couldn’t he turn it back on us if he catches wind?"
Qi Yun lit another cigarette and exhaled slowly, "That’s why you need to find someone reliable, and I have connections at the police bureau, leave the rest to me."
Shi Feng thought for a moment, then gritted his teeth and slapped his thigh, "Alright, let’s do it, I’ll find someone."
Qi Yun nodded with a smile, "Okay then, you handle that. I’ll come back to see you tonight."
The plan he discussed with Shi Feng had been carefully thought out the night before, partly to help Shi Feng get back at Boss Liao, and also to further deepen his relationship with Zhang Dayong by contributing to his achievements.
Leaving Antique Street, Qi Yun went to Xia Ping Village to check on Old Wang.
Under Xia Jie’s careful care, the old man looked rejuvenated, regaining his former rebellious boss demeanor.
Seeing that he was fine, Qi Yun didn’t stay long, exchanged a few words, and took his leave.
After he left, a young man with yellow hair approached Old Wang, looking hesitant.
Old Wang glanced at him impatiently, "Just say what you want to say, stop beating around the bush."
The young man scratched his head and murmured, "Actually, the medicine Brother Qi brought to the hospital last time was quite valuable. I overheard the doctor saying that the half pill you had left was bought by the hospital for 300,000..."
Old Wang’s eyes widened immediately, "What? 300,000?"
His voice echoed in the room, startling a nearby cat into jumping up.
The young man was frightened by Old Wang’s reaction and shrank back, nodding, "Yeah, that’s what I heard the doctor say, so maybe you should treat Brother Qi more courteously in the future..."
Old Wang slumped back into his chair, muttering, "300,000, and you told me 2,000...
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Meanwhile, Qi Yun was driving to the teahouse next to the New University; Yu Qixuan had called earlier, asking him to drop by for another discussion.
Stay tuned for another Chapter later.