Secretary Xu's biggest worry was letting Wei Yong get away.
Now, it was all good, they had finally caught Wei Yong, and Secretary Xu heaved a huge sigh of relief.
Seeing Secretary Xu, Wei Yong still put on airs of a big boss and said coldly, "Secretary Xu, you've got some nerve! You're not even part of the public security system, yet you dare to lead a team to raid my place. Do you understand the consequences of your actions?"
"Fuck your mother!"
Without another word, Secretary Xu kicked out fiercely, landing a solid blow on Wei Yong's stomach and sending him sprawling to the floor.
Unsatisfied with just one kick, Secretary Xu picked up a chair nearby and started smashing it down, repeatedly.
"You son of a bitch, caught with your pants down and still daring to be loud in my face, you've got some damn nerve!"
"So what if I'm not from the public security system. I am the old County Magistrate's man, and he wanted to raid the big tycoon's place long before he died. I'm just helping to fulfill the old County Magistrate's last wish. Are you convinced now?"
"Not convinced, are you? Watch me beat the sense into you!"
Secretary Xu rarely resorted to violence; considering his position, he had to be mindful of his image. But today was different. In front of someone like Wei Yong, he threw caution to the wind and, wielding the chair, he smashed it down ruthlessly.
"Motherfucker, stop, stop beating me, I yield, I yield, alright! Hit me any more and I'll be dead. Spare me, please..."
Wei Yong was truly scared, more cowardly than ever.
Normally, he was the one doing the beating, never having been greeted like this. Bloodied and battered, he begged for mercy continuously.
Finally, Secretary Xu stopped, threw the chair aside, waved his hand to let everyone else leave.
In the private room, only Secretary Xu and Wei Yong remained.
Secretary Xu clutched Wei Yong's hair, hauling the man up and glared fiercely at him.
"Boy, do you know why I raided your place?"
This...
Wei Yong was dumbfounded; he had no clue.
"Secretary Xu, Director Xu, I've never offended you before, why are you doing this?"
"Is it because I didn't pay my respects to you regularly, so you're holding a grudge?"
"If that's the case, you should have said something earlier. If you let your wishes be known, could I have ever shortchanged you?"
"I know I was wrong. If you are willing to let me go today, I definitely won't skimp on anything you're owed. Moreover, the big tycoon's place has lots of women; you can take any you fancy, enjoy yourself. If you come here to play in the future, I'll waive the bill for you; you can entertain yourself however you want."
"How about it?"
Wei Yong made his offer, hoping to convince Secretary Xu to let him go; money or women, he was willing to negotiate.
Slap!
Secretary Xu, with a fierce slap, struck Wei Yong's face and burst into a rage.
"You bastard! I, Secretary Xu, might not claim to be upright, but I'm not so low as to take your dirty money!"
"If you dare mention any shady benefits again, I'll blow your brains out!"
"You don't seem too bright, so let me spell it out for you clearly. I raided your big tycoon's place and caught you because of something you have in your possession."
"As for what that is, you know very well!"
"If you hand it over nicely, we can talk, and you might even get a lighter sentence later on and avoid a bullet."
"If you don't hand it over willingly, don't blame me for being rude!"
Secretary Xu finally revealed his purpose. Wei Yong had something he wanted, and he was determined to get it come hell or high water!
"What are you talking about? I don't understand at all, Secretary Xu. What is it that I have that you want?"
Wei Yong feigned complete ignorance.
Secretary Xu's face darkened and a ferocious glint appeared in his eyes.
"Playing dumb with me, are you!"
"You know very well what I am here for, what I want. Does it escape your understanding?"
"If you don't want to give it up, pretending to be clueless, fine, I'll just find a way to make you spit it out!"
Secretary Xu's words were filled with violence. He could be polite to others, but for someone like Wei Yong, a blood-stained character from the criminal underworld, there was no room for courtesy!
Wei Yong, seeing the determination in Secretary Xu's demeanor, felt his legs go weak with fear. Quickly, he said, "I understand, I'll give it, I'll give, alright?"
That item, Wei Yong was truly reluctant to part with it.
But facing Secretary Xu's manner, if he didn't give it up, he'd likely lose his life. Not giving it up was not an option.
Secretary Xu demanded, "Where is it?"
"On the third floor, the room at the farthest east end, stuck above the bathroom's ceiling."
Having learned the whereabouts of the item, Secretary Xu called Wu Kai to watch Wei Yong while he went upstairs alone.
Such an item was better known by fewer people.
After all, it was a double-edged sword; possessing it could control many people's fates but also bring numerous enemies.
Being a bachelor was one thing; death meant death, but his brother Wu Kai had a family to consider, so he couldn't risk involving him in danger.
Quickly, Secretary Xu reached the bathroom on the eastern side of the third floor, stood on the toilet, lifted the ceiling panel, and peered around. He soon spotted a package and took it down.
Upon opening it, he found three USB drives, a notebook, a bank card, and a key.
Before Secretary Xu could take a closer look at these items, suddenly the bathroom door opened, and a young, beautiful woman barged in.
Secretary Xu stowed the items carefully before taking a good look at the newcomer, and upon recognizing her, he couldn't have been more surprised.
"Xu Lele, how is it you!"
The woman also recognized Secretary Xu and exclaimed, "Sister, bro-in-law!"