kingnovel Chapter 440 The end of the road
Chapter 440 The end of the road
The director hung up the phone in a hurry, his hands still shaking slightly.
Qi Tongwei's voice was still echoing in his ears. The cold warning was like a thorn in his tarsal bone, making his heart a mess.
He started the car and drove towards home.
He originally thought that everything he did was perfect.
Over the years, he rose through the ranks in this position, using his power and connections to weave a seemingly impenetrable web.
In his opinion, even if someone wanted to target him.
With his current high and powerful position, he can easily deal with the other party within his power.
He was used to calling the shots in this city and controlling the fate of many people. Under his careful planning, those shady activities had been hidden in dark corners and had never been truly exposed.
However, this time he ran into the tough guy Qi Tongwei.
Qi Tongwei is not an ordinary person. The fact that he has so many merits is beyond the comprehension of people of his level.
Behind those achievements are Qi Tongwei's countless experiences of life and death, which he earned with his life in the hail of bullets.
Qi Tongwei made him feel unprecedented pressure.
Thinking of this, the director's heartbeat accelerated rapidly.
But he still didn't give up. After all, anyone who could become a director must have certain connections in the army.
He began to search quickly in his mind for people in the army who had some say.
His eyes suddenly lit up, as if he had grabbed the last straw.
He hurriedly took out his cell phone, slid his fingers quickly across the screen, and after finding the familiar number, he couldn't wait to dial it.
After the call was connected, the director's voice was filled with urgency: "Hello, Lao Zhang, this is Lao Chen. I'm in a big trouble now, you have to help me."
A puzzled voice came from the other end of the phone: "Old Chen, what's the rush? Please take your time and tell me."
The director took a deep breath and said, "Look, there's a guy named Qi Tongwei. Have you heard of him? He's the captain of a special forces squadron, and he's got me."
"You know my situation here. I can't let him do this."
"See if you can stop him from within the army, or at least delay him for a while. This is really important to me."
The director hoped that the person on the other end of the phone could help him with this big favor and buy him some time so that he could come up with a response plan.
However, when the director mentioned that the person he had offended was Qi Tongwei from the Wolf Warrior Squadron, the other party's attitude suddenly changed 180 degrees.
"Old Chen, how did you get into trouble with the special forces? You know, these people are not easy to mess with."
There was obvious worry in the other person's voice.
"Not only are their methods ruthless, but they are also skills honed through real combat."
"Besides, they are well-known for being protective of their own children. Once they have determined something, they will definitely get to the bottom of it."
"If you offend one of them, you'll offend the entire Wolf Warrior Squadron."
The other party said seriously on the phone.
The director did not give up and made several more calls, and the same scene occurred every time.
After the initial greetings and the mention of the Wolf Warrior Squadron to which Qi Tongwei belonged, the other party gave a serious warning.
The director has completely given up.
Everything that happened told him that he was completely screwed this time.
He originally thought that he could find a glimmer of hope by relying on his connections in the army.
However, it now seems that these so-called relationships he thought of were of no use at all in the special forces and in front of the name Qi Tongwei.
His hands held the phone weakly, his expression full of despair.
The director knew that once Qi Tongwei exposed his shady dealings, his glorious days would be over.
All the glory, wealth and status he enjoyed when he was in a high position of power would be destroyed in an instant.
The scenes of himself being dismissed and put on trial kept appearing in his mind. He, who was once high and mighty, was about to become a prisoner. This huge gap made his body tremble slightly.
Before the director reached his home, he saw a row of military vehicles in front of the door. The military vehicles were arranged in an orderly manner.
The dark green body of the military vehicle reflected a cold light in the sunlight.
His expression changed immediately, and his already pale face became even more bloodless.
A strong sense of panic surged in the director's heart.
He wanted to change direction, but it was too late. The military vehicles seemed to have anticipated his move and blocked his way.
A middle-aged man in military uniform was standing in front of the car, just standing there quietly.
The director stopped the car and his hands stayed on the steering wheel for a moment, as if hesitating about something.
Then, he took a deep breath, a smile instantly appeared on his face, he tried to adjust his mentality, and walked over slowly.
"What day is it today? Why is there such a big scene that it even alarmed you?"
There was a hint of mock levity in the director's voice, but the slightly trembling ending betrayed his inner nervousness.
The director knew this person; he was the deputy division commander of the local military region.
Once upon a time, in those seemingly ordinary meeting occasions, the director was just an insignificant little character among the many participants.
The director even remembered that he had taken the initiative to greet the other party in a humble manner.
At that time, I was all smiles, leaning forward slightly, with a flattering look in my eyes and a voice full of humility: "Deputy Division Commander, hello, I have heard of your name for a long time. Today I finally get to meet you in person. What an honor."
The other party just nodded slightly.
But now, the other party showed up at his doorstep with such a big show, and judging from the situation, it was obviously not a friendly visit.
The director's heart was filled with bitterness, his smile was a little stiff, and his eyes kept scanning back and forth between the deputy division commander and the military vehicles, trying to find a hint of improvement from the other's expression.
"Director Bai, I've heard of your great name for a long time. I came here today because I have something I want to discuss with you. Please come with me."
The deputy division commander's words made the director's body stiffen slightly, and the smile on his face froze for a moment.
Then he pretended to be calm and said, "Deputy Commander, look here... I just got off work and have some things to do at home. Can we change the time?"
There was a hint of pleading in his eyes, trying to find a glimmer of hope.
The deputy division commander remained unmoved. His tone was filled with unquestionable authority. "Director Bai, I think some things are best resolved as soon as possible. Please don't make things difficult for me."
The director knew he had no choice.
He nodded slowly and said, "Okay, Deputy Commander."
The deputy division commander turned and walked towards the military vehicle, and the director followed behind with heavy steps.
The soldiers around him stood in neat rows, their eyes fixed on the director, and that gaze made him feel uneasy.
The director walked to the military vehicle and the door was opened by the soldier next to him.
He hesitated for a moment, then took a deep breath and got into the car.
The atmosphere in the car was depressing and dull. The deputy division commander sat aside, not saying a word.
The car started slowly, and the director looked out the window at his home gradually moving away, feeling mixed emotions.
He didn't know what was waiting for him, but he knew that his shameful secrets could no longer be hidden.
The military vehicle drove all the way to the military district's office area and finally stopped in front of a small building.
The director followed the deputy division commander out of the car and walked into the small building.
The corridor was so quiet that only their footsteps could be heard, and every step seemed to step on the director's heart.
They came to an office and the deputy division commander gestured for the director to sit down.
The director sat cautiously on the chair, not daring to look around, just staring at the table in front of him.
The deputy division commander sat across from him, his hands folded on the table. After a moment's silence, he slowly spoke, "Director Bai, let's not beat around the bush. I think you should be very clear about what's going on with some of the recent events, right?"
The director's palms were covered in sweat. He licked his lips and said, "Deputy Division Commander, I don't quite understand what you mean..."
The deputy division commander frowned and said, "Director Bai, you are a smart man. Don't act stupid in front of me."
"We have some clues about your dealings with some human traffickers and your attempt to murder Comrade Qi Tongwei."
"I brought you here today to give you a chance to explain everything clearly."
The director's face turned pale and his body began to tremble uncontrollably.
He understood that what was coming would eventually come.
He opened his mouth, wanting to say something in his defense, but found that his throat seemed to be choked by something and he couldn't say a word.
The deputy division commander looked at the director's reaction and sighed softly: "Director Bai, you have done some things for the people in the past. It's not too late to confess now."
The director's psychological defenses completely collapsed at this moment. He slumped down in his chair like a puddle of mud and began to slowly confess his crimes...