It makes sense for Tao Yong and Bi Huafeng to choose "Blue Moon KTV" to meet Gong Zhichao secretly.
"Blue Moon" is located in a straight alley. People coming and going can have a clear view as long as they stand at the entrance of Blue Moon. If you find a stranger wandering around the entrance of Blue Moon, you can basically be sure that he is one of those people. By monitoring the spies of Gong Zhichao and others, Tao Yong and others can act on camera.
Moreover, it was afternoon, Blue Moon was closed, and all the doors and side doors were locked. If anyone followed and monitored, they would never be able to get in.
Gong Zhichao entered a dimly lit box at the end of Blue Moon and saw Bi Huafeng and Tao Yong already sitting there worriedly. Each of them had a cup of tea in their hands, but they didn't drink a sip. They just subconsciously placed their fingers on the purple clay tea cup. Momo moved around, all in a daze.
Seeing Gong Zhichao come in, Tao Yong and Bi Huafeng both looked at him. Both of their faces were ugly, and they both had expressions of depression as if a disaster was imminent, like mourning a concubine.
After Gong Zhichao sat down, Bi Huafeng stared at him intently and said angrily: "Zhichao, you used to brag to us about how powerful and well-connected the boy named Ye from the Local Taxation Bureau was. Now look, At the critical moment, what makes him so powerful is, let me tell you: Magistrate Tao just received the news that the Provincial Public Security Department has sent an inspection team down to supervise your so-called gang-related case, and they have been here for several days. Well, County Magistrate Tao only got the news today. It can be seen that they are very strict with the Xinlang County Public Security Bureau and do not trust Magistrate Tao and others at all. According to my experience, if the Provincial Public Security Department sends an inspection team to supervise a case , then the nature of this case will be quite serious, and it will definitely involve many people. It seems that County Magistrate Tao and I will die together with you this time. Alas, if I had known this, I would have regretted it."
As he spoke, he kept shaking his head and sighing, looking like he was filled with regret.
When Gong Zhichao heard his bastard words about crossing the river and destroying the bridge, he felt more disgusted than swallowing several flies. He looked at him coldly and said, "Director Bi, it's a bit unjust for you to say such things now. I admit that you have indeed helped me a lot in the past few years, but I ask myself, I don’t owe you anything, right? I have always regarded you as a leader and elder, and I have always respected you, so , I don’t need to say some things too thoroughly. As for the things between you and me, both of us are dumb and eat dumplings. We don’t say it with our mouths, but we know it in our hearts. However, you just said such words, It really chills my teeth and my heart.”
Having said this, he glanced at Tao Yong, who was frowning and silent next to him, and said categorically: "County Magistrate Tao is also here today. I will leave a message here for the two leaders: If one day I After being arrested, my confession will never involve even half a word about the two leaders. If I violate this statement, I, Gong Zhichao, will never be reincarnated in the next life."
Bi Huafeng had just been in panic and accidentally said the most secret words in his heart. As soon as he said the words, he felt a little regretful. He was afraid that Gong Zhichao would be angry and showed his face on the spot. After all, Gong Zhichao was still the eldest brother on Xinleng Street. , and he also has a lot of things in his hands. If he really wants to scold himself on the spot, or even slap himself a few times, he is afraid but can only bow his head and accept it without daring to say a word...
Fortunately, Gong Zhichao was a very restrained and rational person. He only said a few harsh words and promised not to testify against him after he was caught. This made Bi Huafeng couldn't help but let out a long sigh. .
Tao Yong listened to Gong Zhichao's oath, waved his hand and said to him: "Xiao Gong, Director Bi and I both know who you are and believe in you. There is no need to swear. Although what Director Bi just said was not pleasant to listen to, he One of the sentences does make sense: Your magical little brother Ye Ming, how powerful is he? Legend has it that he is the godson of Li Runji, secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. Is this legend reliable? We invited him to the province that day. Recruiting reinforcements for us had the opposite effect. Instead, we moved an inspection team from the Provincial Public Security Department. Isn’t this more help making things more difficult?”
Gong Zhichao heard both of them questioning Ye Ming, as if he was a liar. This made him even more angry than Bi Huafeng's words just now, so he straightened his face and said word by word: "County Magistrate Tao, Director Bi: You can say whatever you say to me, I can bear it, but I can't stand it when you say this about my brother. I know who Ye Ming is and what his abilities are. I don't need two leaders to remind me, and , please make it clear: this is us asking for help from someone, and he did not guarantee us that he would help us get the job done. He agreed to investigate this case for us purely out of loyalty as a friend, unlike some People must be paid for helping others. If he helps us, we should be grateful to him; if he does not help us, we have no right to blame him, because he does not owe us anything, right? Although I have never read any books, I can still distinguish between right and wrong. Therefore, please stop making irresponsible remarks to Brother Ye Ming from now on. Otherwise, don’t blame me, Gong Zhichao, for turning his back on me. "
As soon as these words came out, Tao Yong and Bi Huafeng both blushed and were a little embarrassed, but after thinking about his words carefully, they found that it was true, so they both lowered their heads and remained silent.
After a long time, Bi Huafeng raised his somewhat pale face and said in a pleading tone: "Zhichao, I just made a mistake with County Magistrate Tao. I apologize to you now, but what we should do now We still have to do the work, we can't just sit back and wait. I just discussed it with County Magistrate Tao and I think you should call Xiaoye over and ask him about the situation to see what the situation is like when he goes to the provincial leaders. We The worry is: Xiaoye is a young man who has never experienced any major events. Now that he sees you in trouble, he may be investigated and punished. He is worried that he himself will be implicated, so he deliberately keeps a distance from you, and he does not go to the province to find someone for you at all. Inquire,,”
As soon as he said this, Gong Zhichao interrupted him angrily and said: "This is impossible. You all don't understand Ye Ming, but I know his character best. He is just like me. Otherwise he will not agree to others. Once he agrees, Yes, it is absolutely a promise, and I will not fool the other party by playing tricks. If you don't believe it, then I will call him now and ask him to come over."
With that said, he took out his cell phone and was about to dial the number.
Tao Yong quickly stood up, held down his dialing hand, and said to the outside: "Xiao Gong, don't use your phone to call him. Go to the bar outside and use the landline to call him. Your phone is likely to be monitored." "
Gong Zhichao came to his senses, threw his cell phone on the table, went to the bar outside, and dialed Ye Ming's cell phone from the bar's landline.