Capítulo 1113: Chapter 721: Blackmail

No matter who it is, everyone has a temper. It’s just usually suppressed and rarely erupts, but when one truly reaches the peak of anger, they will lose their sense of reason; and at this moment, Zhang Kevin was exactly like this.

A few of his subordinates hesitated for a moment but still gritted their teeth and then handcuffed Zhang Deming.

“Zhang Kevin, do you even know what the hell you’re doing? I’m the governor, and you’re handcuffing the governor — have you no regard for your own skin?” Zhang Deming shouted angrily the moment he was handcuffed.

However, these words were of no use to Zhang Kevin.

“Governor? To climb to this position, you know better than anyone how many dirty deeds you’ve done, and you’re also so familiar with firearms. I probably don’t need to say more for you to understand. And starting today, I’m going to thoroughly investigate you, old man. If you’re going to make my life difficult, I won’t let you have it easy either. At worst, we’ll go down together. After all, I’m just a little police officer, and you’re a governor. In the end, I won’t be the one losing out,” Zhang Kevin said through gritted teeth, staring intently at Zhang Deming before him.

Upon hearing Zhang Kevin’s words, Zhang Deming finally realized the situation, his face paling noticeably.

But at this moment, he couldn’t do anything, after all, he was already handcuffed.

Moreover, before this meeting, Zhang Deming never expected things to escalate to this extent. Over the past year, he had done many things in secret to consolidate his power, and he himself knew very well that some of them couldn’t withstand scrutiny. If this brat Zhang Kevin went crazy, he might really try to take him down.

If a governor got dragged down together with a mere bureau chief, it would indeed be a loss.

However, just when Zhang Deming was feeling a bit flustered, in the interrogation room, Wu Qiang slowly stood up and said solemnly to Liu Hun, “Liu Hun, I suppose this isn’t the outcome you want to see, right? Otherwise, you wouldn’t have let Governor Zhang come meet us. Just say what’s needed to settle this matter, and as long as we can do it, there will be no objections. Furthermore, we also promise never to set foot in Huaihai Province again!”

Hearing Wu Qiang’s words, Liu Hun looked over at Wu Qiang with some surprise. He hadn’t expected that in this crucial moment, Wu Qiang would have a clearer mind than Zhang Deming.

From the start, Liu Hun never intended to blow up this matter, that was undeniable. But even though Wu Qiang had guessed it, Liu Hun didn’t mind.

“That depends on how much sincerity you can offer. And wasn’t this kid supposedly rich before, so I’m a bit curious…” Liu Hun slightly raised the corners of his mouth, wearing a faint smile, and leisurely said to the few of them.

At this moment, if Bai Zhiming, Zhang Deming, and the others still didn’t understand Liu Hun’s intention, then they truly were fools.

It turns out that after all this talk, Liu Hun just wanted to extort them harshly, and even targeted the governor for it. In this country, such an act could likely only be done by Liu Hun alone.

“Extor… extorting the governor… this…” At this moment, even Zhang Kevin on the side was a bit dumbfounded, murmuring softly as he looked at Liu Hun.

Upon hearing Zhang Kevin’s words, Liu Hun directly said, “Chief Zhang, pay attention to your wording and tone. What extortion? This should be called compensation. Just like if the governor drove and hit someone else’s car, a compensation would still be necessary, right? What’s more, Alice is a big celebrity. She’s still traumatized by this incident, and since the other party has mentioned it, doesn’t my approach here make sense?”

Facing Liu Hun’s words, Zhang Kevin found himself speechless. After all, it was all up to Liu Hun, and he didn’t really have a say.

“Yes, yes, yes.” Zhang Kevin quickly responded as Liu Hun’s words brought him back to his senses.

Seeing Liu Hun’s calm demeanor, Zhang Deming couldn’t help but twitch the muscles at the corner of his mouth. He didn’t expect Liu Hun to dare extort them openly right in the police station, which was truly a bit outlandish. And the most terrifying thing was that Liu Hun was worth billions; if this matter got out, no one might believe a governor was involved.

“Liu Hun, aren’t you going a bit too far?” At this moment, Bai Zhiming could no longer contain himself and shouted at Liu Hun.

Upon hearing this, Liu Hun chuckled and said, “Compared to you guys, I’m really not overstepping. Just this incident alone shows how many innocent girls you have harmed over the years. Meeting me this time is your bad luck. So today, I’m just helping them get a little retribution, and I don’t feel I’m too much at all. Of course, if you really think I’m excessive, then just stay here from now on, and don’t try to scare me with the governor’s position. This old guy won’t be in this seat for much longer, and I, Liu Hun, can definitely make good on my words.”

“You…” Zhang Deming said to Liu Hun, looking a bit ashen.

After a moment, Zhang Deming took a deep breath and then looked at Liu Hun, saying, “How much money do you want for this matter to be settled?”

“Let me calculate for you; Alice’s current value is at least a billion, and that’s in US dollars. Calculating like this, being threatened almost to death and potentially leaving lasting effects means her life could be utterly ruined. So compensating a mere ten million isn’t excessive, right?” Liu Hun pondered for a moment before saying to Bai Zhiming.

“Fine, if I give you the ten million, you’ll let us leave, correct?” Bai Zhiming gritted his teeth, feeling a bit pained as he spoke.

Ten million isn’t a small sum, but at least for their family, it’s not much of an issue. Just thinking about giving away ten million for nothing, anyone would probably feel a bit uncomfortable.

But if the ten million isn’t given, Liu Hun wouldn’t release the hostage, and they couldn’t really do anything to Liu Hun. After all, even the governor personally came and got detained by Liu Hun.

“Come, Director Zhang, could you please unlock this brother’s handcuffs and also bring over his checkbook? I’ll split a million among you, with a hundred thousand for you, and the remaining nine hundred thousand divided among the brothers in the bureau, just to improve the food a little,” Liu Hun said with a smile to Zhang Kevin as soon as Bai Zhiming agreed without hesitation.

“N-no need, we… we’re just doing our duty,” Zhang Kevin was startled by Liu Hun’s words.

A million is not a small amount. If it were just their salary, it would take several years to make that kind of money.

“Except for that guy who opposed me earlier, it’s settled. Besides, this money comes easy, and in the whole Huaihai Province, no one would dare accuse you of accepting bribes,” Liu Hun stated firmly.

Seeing Liu Hun so persistent, Zhang Kevin wanted to decline again, but looking into Liu Hun’s eyes and thinking of his status, he decided to let it go.

After all, considering Liu Hun’s identity, they really had no reason to refuse. Whether official or ordinary status, Liu Hun could go anywhere in Huaihai Province.

Soon, Zhang Kevin complied with Liu Hun’s demands, brought the checkbook to Bai Zhiming and released his handcuffs. Then, Bai Zhiming swiftly wrote the ten million figure on the check and handed it to Liu Hun.

“Can we leave now?” Bai Zhiming looked at Liu Hun, who was enjoying the check, and asked through gritted teeth.

“It seems you misunderstood my meaning. I meant ten million US Dollars, not ten million RMB,” Liu Hun said apologetically, returning the check to Bai Zhiming.

“Damn you…” Bai Zhiming didn’t finish his last word when he saw Liu Hun’s smile freeze on his face. Ultimately, he didn’t say it and bit the bullet to write another check and handed it to Liu Hun.

“Alright, you can go now,” Liu Hun looked at the check, nodded, and then told Bai Zhiming.

Hearing Liu Hun’s words, Bai Zhiming frowned slightly and asked Liu Hun, “Not letting them go?”

“Did I say I would let them go? Everyone who makes a mistake has to face consequences. Although you started this, they were accomplices, so if they want to leave here, it’s the usual rule,” Liu Hun shrugged, speaking with some sense of relief.

“Liu Hun, this time you’ve got me, but we’ll remember this incident!” Wu Qiang squinted and then grabbed the checkbook to write another 10 million US Dollar check and handed it to Liu Hun.

As for the other two, they did the same.

Looking at the four checks in Liu Hun’s hand, Zhang Kevin and the many police officers outside were quite envious. Damn, this money was way too easy to earn. Ten million US Dollars is equivalent to over sixty million RMB, and four checks in total are worth more than two hundred million.

Thinking of this figure, everyone was shocked; this world is just too crazy.

“My dear Governor, it’s your turn now. Do you want to keep your position, or do you want the money? It’s your choice,” Liu Hun said with a smile to Zhang Deming after Bai Zhiming and the others left the police station.

“I didn’t give you any trouble, why are you extorting me?” Zhang Deming didn’t expect that this son of a gun would actually plan to extort him.

“Wasn’t that just now considered offending me? Besides, I feel like extorting you now. What can you do about it?” Liu Hun shrugged and admitted it very openly.

“I…” At that moment, Zhang Deming’s face was extremely unsightly, as if he were terminally ill.

“I don’t have that much money!” In the end, Zhang Deming had no choice but to tell Liu Hun in a defeated manner.

This time, he was completely beaten by Liu Hun and couldn’t do anything to him.

“No money, no problem. Just write an IOU, and after Director Zhang sorts out your matters, he’ll let you go. However, by then, I fear Governor Zhang might find his position a bit troublesome…” Liu Hun said regretfully.