Chapter 1027: Citywide Manhunt

Chapter 1027: Chapter 992: Citywide Manhunt

With the influence of the Qiao Family, I fear the entire police force of Pinghai will have to be mobilized. Xu Chunliang need not worry about this. Hua Zhuyue also contacted Xu Chunliang just now, informing him that Pan Tianhua has requested her help to issue the Orchid Order.

Ignoring the past grudges with Pan Tianhua, Pan is after all a veteran of the Orchid Sect. The kidnappers’ actions are a challenge to the entire Orchid Sect, and Hua Zhuyue cannot sit back and do nothing.

Xu Chunliang called Xiahou Mulan. Regardless of how Qiao Rulong is, Qi Shuang’s son, George, is innocent. The kidnappers targeting a child is despicable. The distribution of power of the Tired Sect is larger than that of the Orchid Sect. To find Qi Shuang and her son in the shortest time possible, all available forces must be deployed.

Upon hearing about the incident, Xiahou Mulan did not hesitate to issue the order from the Apricot Grove, summoning all members of the Tired Sect to investigate the whereabouts of Qi Shuang and her son.

For the Nanjiang police, this is a super significant case, and a city-wide manhunt began following the kidnapping.

For the people of Jianghu, the shock caused by this kidnapping has not been experienced in nearly twenty years. It is rare for both major sects, the Orchid Sect and Tired Sect, to jointly issue an order for pursuit.

Pan Tianhua of the Orchid Sect even offered a high reward, promising fifty million to whoever can safely bring Qi Shuang and her son back to him.

Pan Tianhua disseminated the news, hoping it would spread widely, ideally reaching the kidnappers’ ears. Under a great reward, there are always brave souls. Perhaps the fifty million can sway the kidnappers’ intent and make them give up harming Qi Shuang and her son.

Tang Jingwei calculated that Qiao Rulong would come. As Qiao Rulong entered the living room, Tang Jingwei was wiping his son’s portrait.

“President Qiao, it’s so late, what brings you to see me?” Tang Jingwei didn’t even glance at Qiao Rulong.

Qiao Rulong said, “You should know my purpose.”

Tang Jingwei laughed, carefully hung the portrait of his son, then returned to the sofa, lit a cigar, and crossed his legs: “Sit down, why stand there? You don’t owe me money.”

Qiao Rulong said, “Tang Tianyi’s matter has nothing to do with me.”

Tang Jingwei took a puff of smoke and said, “The man is dead, is there any need for you to tell me this? I haven’t blamed you.”

Qiao Rulong said, “What will it take for you to release Qi Shuang and the child?”

Tang Jingwei looked at Qiao Rulong speechlessly: “I don’t even know Qi Shuang, let alone her child. Why don’t you tell me, who is Qi Shuang?”

Qiao Rulong said, “I can help Hua Nian through the current crisis.”

Tang Jingwei sighed, “It’s too late. Even if you want to help, I must be willing to let you. You Qiao Family simply can’t change your arrogant bad habits; a wise man does not drink stolen water, nor does an honorable person accept charity. Although I, Tang Jingwei, am not a big figure, I still have basic self-respect and will not make deals with someone who caused my son’s death.”

Qiao Rulong said, “I’ll say it again, Tang Tianyi’s death has nothing to do with me.”

Tang Jingwei said, “If not for you, how would he have been arrested by the police? If not for you, how would he have ended up in the Detoxification Center?”

Qiao Rulong nodded, “If you think that way, I can apologize to you. What do you want? As long as it’s within my capability, I can give it to you.”

Tang Jingwei squinted at Qiao Rulong, “I want you to kneel to my son and sincerely say sorry.”

Qiao Rulong’s eyes were red with anger; for the first time in his life, he wanted to kill.

Tang Jingwei, holding the cigar in his mouth, looked disdainfully at Qiao Rulong, pointed to his son’s portrait: “He’s right there, go give him three bows and say you’re sorry!”

Qiao Rulong said, “Will you let the mother and child go?”

Tang Jingwei said, “Do you have the qualification to negotiate with me?”

Qiao Rulong was completely passive. He truly had no qualification to negotiate. Kneeling perhaps offers Qi Shuang and her son a glimmer of hope. Qiao Rulong knelt before Tang Tianyi’s portrait, suppressing his full fury, bowed three times and said, “I’m sorry!”

Tang Jingwei lightly clapped from the side: “Indeed worthy of a Qiao Family offspring, able to yield and stand firm. Now, deep down, don’t you want to eliminate me?”

Qiao Rulong said, “I just want Qi Shuang and her child safe.”

Tang Jingwei spread his hands, “I don’t even know what you’re talking about?”

Qiao Rulong roared and rushed forward, grabbing Tang Jingwei’s collar, “Bastard, hand them over! I demand you hand them over! If anything happens to them, I won’t let you bury peacefully.”

Policemen rushed in from outside at this moment, and Tang Jingwei happily looked at Qiao Rulong, “Qiao Rulong, you broke into my house and threatened me. I have the whole thing recorded on surveillance, evidence is solid. Officer, he’s trying to kill me, come protect me quickly.”

Officer Liu made a gesture, and two policemen came and pulled Qiao Rulong away.

Tang Jingwei straightened his collar, ruffled by Qiao Rulong, “Ridiculous. I don’t even know any Qi Shuang. Who is Qi Shuang? Who is her son George?”

Qiao Rulong, overwhelmed by humiliation and rage, pointed at Tang Jingwei and shouted, “It’s him! He arranged for someone to kidnap Qi Shuang and George. It’s him! He’s seeking revenge on me!”

Tang Jingwei said disdainfully, “You must be accountable for what you say. Officer, this person broke into my home, severely threatened my personal safety, and slandered me. You should arrest him pronto.”

Officer Liu said, “We will investigate thoroughly.”

Tang Jingwei said, “Nonsense! The facts are right in front of you, with witnesses, physical evidence, and video surveillance. I can provide them all. Why aren’t you arresting him? Aren’t you afraid? Because he’s the Vice President of Hua Tou? Because he’s Qiao Yuanjiang’s nephew? Or because he’s Elder Qiao’s grandson? You were hesitant when arresting my son, weren’t you? Go on, arrest him!”

Officer Liu coldly stared at Tang Jingwei, “Mr. Tang, I warn you not to instruct our police in handling cases.”

Tang Jingwei chuckled, “Impressive! Did he tell you about his relationship with Qi Shuang and her son? No, right?”

Qiao Rulong angrily said, “Tang Jingwei, you are scum!”

Tang Jingwei said, “Even a tiger doesn’t eat its cubs. No matter how cruel I am, I know to love my own son. If you care about Qi Shuang and her son, why don’t you dare to admit your relationship with them? Why don’t you tell everyone that Qi Shuang is your woman and George is your son!”

Qiao Rulong’s face turned ashen.

Officer Liu Qingshan frowned and signaled his men to take Qiao Rulong away first.

Tang Jingwei continued, “Qiao Rulong, do you know where I found out about your secret?”

Officer Liu said, “That’s enough. If you have something to say, say it to me.”

Tang Jingwei said, “Your uncle is much more sensible than you.”

Qiao Rulong tried to rush at Tang Jingwei, but was dragged away by the police.

Officer Liu looked at Tang Jingwei, “Is it fun to sow discord in a family?”

Tang Jingwei said, “As a citizen, I don’t even have the right to speak?”

Officer Liu’s gaze shifted to the portrait of Tang Tianyi, “It seems you came prepared.”

Tang Jingwei said, “My son died, hanging his portrait in the living room is also a mistake?”

Officer Liu said, “What did Qiao Rulong want from you?”

Tang Jingwei said, “You heard it yourself, his woman and son are missing, he went crazy and came looking for me, believing that I kidnapped them.”

Officer Liu said, “Why would he suspect you?”

Tang Jingwei smirked, “These types of privileged kids often have character flaws.”

Officer Liu looked again at the portrait, “How did your son die?”

“You say it was suicide, I accept it.”

Officer Liu said, “People shouldn’t go to extremes. Once you take the wrong path, there’s no turning back, don’t you think?”

Tang Jingwei said, “Exactly, you should advise Qiao Rulong, young people shouldn’t be so impulsive, don’t bring shame to the Qiao family.”

Officer Liu took out a photo of George and showed it to Tang Jingwei, “What a lovely child.”

Tang Jingwei said, “When my son was young, he was just as lovely, but some kids just grow up to be troublemakers.”

Officer Liu said, “Children are innocent.”

Tang Jingwei said, “Every grievance has its source. As someone with experience, when my son just passed away, I kept thinking, why don’t those who hate me come after me? Why take revenge on my son?”

Officer Liu said, “Do you think your son’s death is related to Qiao Rulong?”

Tang Jingwei said, “Isn’t it your responsibility, as police, to investigate the cause of my son’s death? Don’t ask me, I only know you told me my son committed suicide!”

Officer Liu nodded, “Mr. Tang, keep your communication lines open, we will contact you at any time.”

Tang Jingwei said, “Don’t worry, I will definitely cooperate.”

Officer Liu walked outside and said to the police beside him, “Keep an eye on him, investigate all his call records, immediately!”

“Yes!”

Qiao Rulong was handcuffed by the police. Officer Liu gave a signal, indicating his men to unlock the handcuffs.

Qiao Rulong flexed his wrists, “I’m leaving.”

Officer Liu nodded, “Mr. Qiao, if you continue not to cooperate with our investigation, you are being irresponsible to that mother and son, you don’t want anything to happen to them.”

Qiao Rulong pressed his lips together, took two steps, then finally turned back to Officer Liu’s side. Officer Liu understood and pointed to a place away from the crowd.

Officer Liu handed Qiao Rulong a cigarette, “Don’t worry, I won’t record this, and anything unrelated to the case won’t go into the file.”

Qiao Rulong said, “It must be him. Tang Jingwei thinks I’m responsible for his son’s death, so he’s retaliating against me this way.”

Officer Liu said, “Was what he said just now true?”

Qiao Rulong hesitated for a moment and then nodded. His mental defenses had completely collapsed, and he didn’t know what to do. Now all he could do was place all hope in the hands of the police.

Officer Liu asked, “Do you have evidence?”

“No evidence, but it’s obvious.”

Officer Liu said, “We’ll immediately begin an investigation. Mr. Qiao, I hope you won’t take further actions on your own. If the other party pursues your previous actions, you’ll also be held legally responsible.”

Qiao Rulong said, “Officer Liu, you must hurry up and interrogate him, you’ll definitely find a breakthrough from him.”