113: Chapter 113 Wu Kai’s Determination!

113: Chapter 113 Wu Kai’s Determination!

Xu Qianli left the Ge family, sneezing several times in a row, well aware it was Ge Pingping, that beauty, cursing him behind his back.

It wasn’t that he really didn’t fancy Ge Pingping; rather, he knew his own situation.

At the moment, he was pursuing Liu Qian, hoping to make her his girlfriend.

However, he had been proactively approached by his blind date, Ding Meixin, at the cinema and ended up having a relationship with her, which he had to acknowledge.

Originally, he was utterly confused and didn’t know what to do, and then Ge Pingping had to meddle, also wanting to be his girlfriend.

He just couldn’t handle it all.

Regardless of whether he was willing, ever since Ge Changhong announced him as his son-in-law at the Committee meeting, in everyone’s eyes, he was the County Party Secretary Ge Changhong’s prospective son-in-law.

The matter naturally had its benefits for him, allowing him a better sphere for development in Jiang City, making some things go more smoothly.

At the same time, however, it brought him considerable trouble, mainly emotionally.

If the news spread, what if Ding Meixin found out?

Though he had known her for only one day, and they had met through a blind date, after all, they had established a relationship, and she was his official girlfriend.

Thinking of certain possibilities, Xu Qianli hurriedly tried to contact Liu Qian, wanting to know where she and Ding Meixin were.

He had just taken out his phone when someone called—it was Wu Kai.

Pressing the answer button, Xu Qianli spoke with a chuckle, “Kai, on such a rare day off, aren’t you spending some quality time with your wife?

How come you have time to call me?”

Had it been another day, Wu Kai on the other end would have responded with a teasing remark, but not today.

After a moment of silence, he said something very serious, “Buddy, I’ve run into some trouble.”

Trouble?

Xu Qianli’s joking mood instantly faded, and his expression became a lot more solemn.

He hurriedly asked, “What’s the matter?

Is someone from Zhongzhou City causing trouble for you?”

“It’s related to Zhongzhou City, but it’s not someone coming after me for trouble; instead, I’ve brought a huge problem back from Zhongzhou City.”

“Let’s talk about the specifics in person.

How about we meet somewhere?”

“How about White Cloud Tea House?

It’s quiet there.”

“Okay, I’ll head over there now.”

With the call ended, Xu Qianli couldn’t help but wonder what it could be about.

Speaking of Wu Kai going to Zhongzhou City, wasn’t it just last night when they both braved the rain to Zhongzhou City to capture Fang Xiong and rescue the former County Magistrate’s Wife, Li Manhua?

What trouble could he have brought back after going there with him?

When they were acting together, they were almost always side by side, and he hadn’t noticed Wu Kai getting into any trouble.

Forget it, he couldn’t figure it out; better to meet up and talk.

Xu Qianli drove straight to White Cloud Tea House.

Before long, he arrived.

Xu Qianli waited at the entrance for a while until Wu Kai also arrived, and the two of them entered the tea house, reserving a private room.

As the fragrant scent of tea wafted over, Wu Kai, however, had no intention of drinking.

He sat there with a grave expression, even showing signs of unease and a hint of fear.

Xu Qianli had known Wu Kai for quite some time now; they had become acquainted when he came to Jiang City.

He understood him quite well—Wu Kai was known for being rough around the edges, hot-tempered, straightforward, and notoriously fearless.

Yesterday, when he led them through Zhongzhou City, being chased by so many people while capturing Fang Xiong, Wu Kai hadn’t been afraid.

Now, there was an excuse for something else, yet he looked scared, which was really strange.

Xu Qianli cut to the chase, “Tell me, what’s going on?”

“There’s something I need to give you.”

Wu Kai took out an item and placed it in front of Xu Qianli.

Xu Qianli looked down, saw a small package, took it and opened it to find a USB drive and two cards inside.

Suddenly, Xu Qianli understood something, his own expression becoming stern, “These items, did you get them last night at Red Fire Bar?”

Wu Kai nodded.

These things were indeed obtained from the Red Fire Bar.

In the rush to take people away, he didn’t have time to put them in the evidence bag and just stuffed them into his pocket.

Later, being chased and killed all the way, he forgot about this matter.

Last night when he returned to Jiang City, he forgot to hand the things over to Zi Yumo.

It wasn’t until he got home late at night that he remembered he had such a thing and out of curiosity, he looked at the USB drive, the contents inside sent a chill down his spine.

In the USB drive, there were recordings of some shameful deeds done by the big shots of Zhongzhou City, involving a wide range of people.

He was very aware of the seriousness of the situation.

Going after Fang Xiong last night was just a matter of offending a Lu Xingtian.

But if he handed over this USB drive, it would mean offending almost the entire officialdom of Zhongzhou City.

He didn’t have the guts to do that and, after thinking it over, he decided to hand the things over to Xu Qianli and let him decide.

He also knew that what he was doing was not right, essentially passing the danger onto Xu Qianli.

But he really had no choice, after all, he had to consider his own family.

Even though Wu Kai didn’t say anything, Xu Qianli understood his intention and took the items.

“Kai, you don’t need to say anything, just pretend you never got this stuff,”

“As for other matters, leave them to me.”

“But as to how to handle it specifically, you should not inquire further, it’s best to act as if nothing ever happened.”

“Being oblivious to everything is the best for you.”

“Alright, don’t look so bitter, how about a cup of tea, or if that’s not enough, how about calling a few beauties to lighten the mood?”

Xu Qianli was trying to be light-hearted, joking with Wu Kai.

He knew that this White Cloud Tea House was no simple place; it was said that the tea masters here were not only skilled at brewing tea but also excellent at serving men.

It was just a joke to liven up the mood but, unexpectedly, Wu Kai nodded, “Okay, bring over a couple of beauties, let’s have some fun.”

Xu Qianli said, “Kai, are you serious?”

Wu Kai nodded firmly.

“Bro, after what happened yesterday, I’ve realized it, having only enthusiasm, having only justice amounts to nothing!

In front of absolute power, we are just trash.”

“It seemed like we won yesterday, but in reality, wasn’t it only because of Sister Zi and the energy from the Provincial Department and the ministry that we were able to temporarily suppress the matter?”

“If it weren’t for them, we would probably have been thrown into the river to feed the fish by now.”

“I’ve made up my mind, I won’t do evil things like murder and arson, but for the rest, as long as it can help me climb higher, to a higher position, I am willing to do anything, no matter what, I must climb up, I need to have enough power in my hands!”

“Today, let’s consider it the first step I take to draw a clear line between myself and the impulsive and rash version of me that was driven by sheer enthusiasm.”

“Anyway, I am determined, bro, are you willing to take that step with me?”

Wu Kai said with bloodshot eyes.

In his early thirties, he had become the deputy head of the Jiang City Criminal Police Team and had married a beautiful wife.

He considered himself successful in his career and happy in his marriage, which was quite something.

But after yesterday’s events, he realized how insignificant he really was.

He wanted to climb up, to keep climbing higher and higher!