books44 Chapter 213 Investigating the Nightclub
Chapter 213 Investigating the Nightclub
More than twenty police officers stormed into the lobby of the Golden Phoenix Nightclub. The receptionist was terrified and didn't know whether to run or make a phone call.
Qi Tongwei showed his identification and said, "Police, call your boss out here."
The police had already come during the day, so the receptionist didn't dare to be negligent. She could tell from Qi Tongwei's appearance that he wasn't a good person.
"Officer, please wait a moment, I'll notify Manager Dong right away."
The receptionist immediately called Manager Dong Xiang, but the phone rang for a while without being answered. At that moment, Manager Dong was arranging beautiful hostesses for several important clients.
The security guard used his walkie-talkie to notify the security guard on the second floor. The security guard on the second floor hurriedly found Manager Dong. When Manager Dong heard that more than twenty police officers had arrived, he broke out in a cold sweat. Was this a raid on prostitution? He had not been notified.
Manager Dong immediately instructed the security guards upstairs to inform the customers in each private room that they should simply drink and sing for the time being and not touch each other inappropriately or kiss each other, and especially not to rush to the restroom to do anything naughty.
After making the arrangements, Manager Dong rushed to the lobby. He couldn't afford to offend the officials, especially since so many people had come at once.
"Officer, I'm so sorry, I was just in the bathroom because of a stomachache. My surname is Dong, and I'm the manager here."
When Qi Tongwei saw Manager Dong's shrewd and worldly manner, he realized that he was indeed a talent for making a living in the nightclub business. He had to be able to say whatever people wanted to him.
"Manager Dong, don't be nervous. I'm not here to raid prostitution. Please bring all the prostitutes to the lobby now. I need to know more about the victim, Bai Jie."
Manager Dong breathed a sigh of relief when he learned that the police weren't there to raid prostitution. The customers were having a great time, and if the prostitutes left, it would be a slap in the face to the customers. He felt that the police were just deliberately causing trouble.
"Officer, Captain Chen already investigated this day, and we've provided all the information we need about Bai Jie."
“I’m from the provincial department, unlike Captain Chen. Besides, the girls weren’t there during the day. Were they all questioned?”
Qi Tongwei speaks very forcefully; it's not so easy to fool him.
Manager Dong looked guilty. Indeed, the criminal investigation team had only questioned a few of the day shift girls, and he was the one who talked the most.
"Officer, at this hour, the girls are all drinking and singing with customers. How about this, I'll call over a few of the girls who are familiar with Bai Jie, and you can ask them first."
Qi Tongwei glanced at his watch. "Manager Dong, it's nine o'clock now. If you cooperate properly, it can be done in an hour at most, and we'll leave. If you keep making excuses, everyone will suffer. What do you say?"
Manager Dong really couldn't afford to offend so many police officers, especially since they were from the provincial department and he wasn't familiar with them. He might accidentally shut down the nightclub, and he really couldn't bear that responsibility.
On the other hand, the guests are having a great time. If they leave, it would be a slap in the face to Qiu Jinkun, who values face above all else in the martial arts world.
"Officer, please wait a moment. I can't make this decision myself. Let me make a phone call."
"Whatever, you can only blame yourselves for wasting time."
Qi Tongwei appeared very restrained, lest he be accused of using excessive force and obstructing the normal operation of businesses.
Of course, he's not afraid of being labeled, since he already has enough to lose.
But one should always maintain a balance between work and rest. A short temper is bad for one's health, though of course his health is invincible.
In short, I can do whatever I want.
Manager Dong called Qiu Jinkun cautiously and said, "Boss, people from the provincial department are here to investigate Bai Jie's case and want to question all the girls."
"Damn you, you son of a bitch! I didn't even bother him, and he dares to come looking for trouble!"
Qiu Jinkun immediately launched into a tirade, saying that Qi Tongwei's choice to come to investigate at night was clearly a deliberate attempt to cause trouble.
Manager Dong trembled with fear. This boss's temper was extraordinary; if you took it out on him, you'd be lucky to escape with your life.
"Boss, what do we do now?"
"What did I call you here for?"
Qiu Jinkun was furious and wanted to kill Qi Tongwei. This was a blatant slap in the face to him. As a big brother in the martial arts world, how could he lead his underlings in the future?
Manager Dong looked pained and was almost in tears. He was just an employee; what could he do? They were all the bosses.
Qi Tongwei snatched the phone. "Boss Qiu, this is Qi Tongwei from the provincial department. Please cooperate with the investigation."
The phone rang loudly. Qiu Jinkun slammed the phone down in anger. "Damn it, this is too arrogant! This is a provocation, a blatant provocation!"
This is outrageous! In Tianhe City, who dares to disrespect Qiu Jinkun? Not to mention the underworld, he can come and go as he pleases in the municipal government.
This lowly anti-drug police officer is simply arrogant and has no patience for life.
Qi Tongwei put down the phone and laughed, "Manager Dong, your boss has quite a temper. Do men go through menopause too?"
That was pure suicide. Manager Dong didn't dare to accept it. He didn't understand. So what if he was from the provincial department? Qi Tongwei was just a young policeman. Wasn't he afraid of being kidnapped at night?
There was once a man from out of town who got drunk and caused trouble at a nightclub, claiming that he knew this leader and that leader in the province. In the end, he was beaten until he knelt down and begged for mercy, paid a large sum of money, and slunk away.
Qi Tongwei patted Manager Dong on the shoulder. "Manager Dong, since you can't make the decision, I'll make it for you. The police will conduct a surprise check, check IDs, and everyone is mobilized."
"Officer, I'll cooperate, I'll cooperate immediately."
Manager Dong immediately panicked. If the police went to check every private room, things would only get worse.
Qi Tongwei waved to stop him. He wasn't there to raid prostitution, so there was no need to cause a scene. He glanced at his watch again.
"Manager Dong, I'll give you face, but I want to see all the girls in the nightclub in five minutes. If I miss even one, you won't have an easy time."
That's too domineering. Manager Dong is really a little scared. This is completely against the rules.
"Officer, I'll take care of it right away, right away!"
The security guards standing to the side all looked resentful, but they could only hide their rubber batons behind their backs. If it were gangsters causing trouble, they would have already taken action, but now any action would be considered assaulting a police officer, which made them feel very aggrieved.
"What the hell are you all standing around in the lobby for?"
Suddenly, an arrogant voice came from outside. The newcomer was Lu Jin, Qiu Jinkun's trusted henchman, in charge of the nightclub's security. Anyone who dared to cause trouble at the nightclub would be beaten to a pulp and left on the street, or killed and thrown into the sea.
Manager Dong rushed over, finally finding someone to rely on. "Brother Lu, these are police officers from the provincial department. They're here to investigate Bai Jie's case. The officers are going to gather all the girls together for questioning one by one."
Lu Jin was a tall, burly man in his thirties, with a rugged face and a fierce look in his eyes. It wasn't something an ordinary person could fake; it was the result of someone who had truly lived a life of danger, having been out in the world since his teens, and having been in and out of prison three times. He lived a life of complete freedom and lawlessness.