Street Hustler and His Policewoman Wife

Chen Xiao’s mind was on Qin Fei.

Thinking about it, Chen Xiao finally decided to call Xie Wensheng.

After all, Qin Fei used to work under Xie Wensheng, so he should know more about him than I do.

Although it was already midnight, when Chen Xiao made the call, Xie Wensheng answered within five seconds.

"Hello, Chen Xiao, why are you calling at this hour?"

Hearing Xie Wensheng’s voice, Chen Xiao knew he was up late again.

So he couldn’t help but chuckle bitterly, "Brother Sheng, although I called you first, I have something urgent. You seem to stay up late often, take care of your health."

"I know, I’ll sleep once I finish my work. So, what do you need from me?"

"How much do you know about Qin Fei?"

Chen Xiao asked directly, and without hesitation, Xie Wensheng replied, "Which aspect do you mean? His work ability, or his family background?"

When he heard the words "family background," Chen Xiao knew he hadn’t misdialed.

"Family background."

"Well, he’s a very low-key young man. If I remember correctly, he was transferred to the branch five years ago. Back then, he didn’t show much presence, he wasn’t very noticeable."

"But then there was a robbery, and it was from that case that Qin Fei began to demonstrate his abilities."

Xie Wensheng’s words made Chen Xiao frown.

They were supposed to talk about family background, so why bring up work ability?

But Chen Xiao wasn’t in a hurry, and Xie Wensheng continued:

"Qin Fei did great in that case, but normally, a commendation would come only from the city bureau’s leadership. However, for him, someone from the provincial level came to commend him, and it was more sensational than ever!"

Though Xie Wensheng’s words were vague, without naming who commended Qin Fei, they clearly indicated that Qin Fei had connections at the provincial level!

"So you’re saying he has a connection at the provincial level?" Chen Xiao asked.

Xie Wensheng paused, then replied, "I’m not really sure, but it seems there’s someone big who has a unique relationship with his family. That big shot would be Director Qin Wei from the provincial police."

Chen Xiao hadn’t heard of the name Qin Wei, and just as he was about to ask, Xie Wensheng seemed to understand his thoughts and said:

"Actually, regarding Director Qin Wei, you just need to ask casually around Shencheng City’s police circles, and you’ll know. Plus, he has a particularly rich history."

"I’m too lazy to ask around. Just tell me directly."

"Well, he’s been in the police force for over twenty years. The first ten years, he was catching drug dealers, apprehending criminals, and working undercover, but he couldn’t break out of the township struggle. The last ten years, he hasn’t personally gone after dealers or criminals, but he rose rapidly and is now an influential figure in the police force."

On first hearing.

Chen Xiao felt that this brief introduction gave him a particularly familiar feeling.

But he didn’t think much of it and just asked, "So, Director Qin has been on the rise these past ten years. And Qin Fei’s family has a good relationship with him."

"Yes, it’s said... I also heard that during a time when Director Qin was injured in his youth, it was Qin Fei’s father who saved him. It seems that Qin Fei’s entrance into the police academy and his police career were directed by Director Qin."

"I see, but I’m curious if Qin Fei has any business background?"

"I don’t think so. His parents seem to just collect rents in our area. Of course, their buildings are numerous, and collecting rent could probably support several generations."

"And does Director Qin have any deep ties to any enterprises?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Wensheng chuckled bitterly, "There are some, but what I’m about to tell you, you must pretend you don’t know."

"Go ahead, I assure you."

"President Xin of the Yunshan Group in the Provincial City, it’s said that these past years, he visits the Qin family every New Year."

"Their relationship is that good?"

"Yes, they say a life-saving grace is greater than the heavens."

"I understand, Brother Sheng, rest early."

"Alright, but aren’t you going to tell me about the case over there? I heard you ran into big trouble."

"The case has been solved, but I still have things to handle right now. I’ll tell you in detail once I’m done."

With that said by Chen Xiao, Xie Wensheng didn’t ask further.

After they ended the call, Chen Xiao turned to Guo Qing and said:

"Take me to the police station. I want to meet Qin Fei."

Guo Qing had also gleaned some from the previous conversation, and thus headed straight to the police station.

Once there, Guo Qing didn’t linger.

Being a businessman, it’s better to stay away from places like the police station.

As for Chen Xiao, in Guo Qing’s heart, he’s always been an exception.

After getting out of the car, Chen Xiao went to find Qin Fei.

However, the latter was still engaged in interrogation work.

Chen Xiao wasn’t in a rush, knowing that Qin Fei would be busy all night just with one interrogation session.

First, he had to interrogate Huang Hao, then Huang Zhao.

After both of them were interrogated, their division’s special team would surely convene to discuss the cases they revealed.

So Chen Xiao patiently waited.

It wasn’t until almost four in the morning that Qin Fei, looking exhausted, returned to his office.

Seeing Chen Xiao sitting in his office, Qin Fei asked in surprise:

"When did you arrive? Why didn’t you have someone call me?"

Chen Xiao smiled, "Didn’t want to interrupt your work."

As he spoke, Chen Xiao noticed the transcripts Qin Fei was holding.

"Have you had a meeting to discuss them?" Chen Xiao asked further.

Qin Fei nodded and handed the transcripts directly to Chen Xiao:

"Here are three transcripts. Guess who the third one is?"

"Three transcripts? Is the other one Liu Da’s?"

Qin Fei chuckled, "Didn’t expect you’d guess wrong this time!"

"Wrong? Then whose is it?"

"Jin Peng’s!"

Upon Qin Fei revealing the name of the third person, Chen Xiao’s gaze sharpened.

Interrogating Jin Peng wasn’t entirely unexpected.

Since Jin Peng was also involved.

Especially since he witnessed Huang Hao commit murder in 2000.

But since Qin Fei intentionally asked him like that, could Jin Peng’s transcript be that simple?

After some thought, Chen Xiao asked tentatively:

"Since you asked me that, Jin Peng’s transcript must be different from those of the Huang father and son."

"Jin Peng returned to the country. Secretly, he was hired by the Qi Family as help, but on the surface, he was an expert invited by the city bureau. Plus, you had always wanted to discuss something with me, so this transcript is related to what you wanted?"

Qin Fei dramatically gestured a bow and exclaimed:

"Mr. Chen, my admiration for you is as endless as the Yangtze River!"

Chen Xiao shuddered slightly, "Stop fooling around, let’s be serious."

Qin Fei laughed, "Alright, I’ll be serious. Well... Mr. Chen, let’s not hide anything, I really need your help this time!"