RPAGF Chapter 312 The Truth Will Not Be Buried
Chapter 312 The Truth Will Not Be Buried
After hearing about the case, Qi Tongwei couldn't help but sigh, "It's yet another tragedy."
"Lan Ying, do you suspect that the deaths of your father and friend are related to Chen Zhilong, or do you suspect the entire Chen Family Village?"
Lan Ying looked sad. She had never told anyone this before because she didn't dare to trust anyone. The conflict between Qi Tongwei and Chenjiazhai had become public and had probably reached a point of life and death, which was why she dared to speak out.
"Chief Qi, Director Ye was in charge of this case back then, and antique dealer Gu Xingyuan is said to be his good friend, so he must know more."
“I’ve seen my father’s case file. The bullet that killed him was completely different from the bullets used by bank robbers. The case was quickly closed shortly after my father’s death, and my father’s superior was transferred to another city.”
"Once, I was playing at Gu Ying's house when Chen Wenxiong and his son Chen Zhilong got into an argument with Uncle Gu. Not long after, the whole family was murdered."
"I heard Gu Ying say that Uncle Gu had a lot of antiques. During the Cultural Revolution, Uncle Gu buried the antiques in a cellar to preserve them. After the reform and opening up, antiques became worthless, so Uncle Gu bought a lot more."
"After the family massacre, the antiques disappeared without a trace. The tomb raiders who were executed denied the crime until their deaths. I suspect they were just scapegoats."
Qi Tongwei thought for a moment and dared not draw a conclusion rashly. The tomb raider had already been executed, and Ye Xingguo was now the director of the Public Security Bureau. The fact that he had not been asked to investigate indicated that there was indeed not enough evidence.
"Do you want to reopen this case?"
Lan Ying certainly wanted to investigate, but she also knew that she couldn't do it on her own. Even Director Ye, a behemoth like Chenjiazhai, couldn't do anything about it, let alone a small police officer like her.
"Chief Qi, if this case gets involved in the future, I hope you can continue the investigation."
"No problem, I promise you."
Qi Tongwei answered readily without the slightest hesitation; he was willing to investigate any case involving Chenjiazhai.
Lan Ying felt that her request was a bit excessive, but she didn't expect Qi Tongwei to agree to it so easily.
Her heart was filled with gratitude, and the deaths of her father and best friend were her eternal regrets.
"Thank you, Qi Zhi."
"You're too kind. Don't worry, the truth won't be buried forever."
Lan Ying gritted her teeth, tears welling in her eyes. After so many years, she finally saw hope in uncovering the truth behind her father's and best friend's deaths.
Provincial Department.
Wu Dali has returned from his reconnaissance mission at the Xishan Mine, while two armed police officers are continuing their investigation.
"Qi Zhi, Black Panther is at the Xishan Mine; he's probably one of the managers there."
"The guards in the mine were very strict, and the workers couldn't get out at all. Anyone who was slow would be whipped. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them mine slaves."
"These past few days, no joint defense teams have been sending migrant workers in; it's probably because Chen Dali is dead and they're temporarily lying low."
"Thank you for your hard work, thank you for your hard work."
Qi Tongwei took out his digital camera and flipped through the photos. The photos were very clear. The workers were all dressed in tattered clothes, and they were all sweating profusely and covered in soot. They couldn't stop working. They worked from dawn to dusk, at least twelve hours a day, day after day.
Black Panther brandished his whip, beating a worker until he knelt and begged for mercy. The worker was sick and just wanted to rest for a while.
To prevent workers from resisting, they were paid 500 yuan a month, to be settled in a lump sum after five years. They could send 200 yuan home every year, and they also had 10 yuan a month for pocket money to buy things in the small supermarket in the mine. However, they were not allowed to leave the Xishan Mine for five years. Anyone who dared to run away would be severely beaten or even threatened with death.
The workers received a large pancake and a little sweetness, while those who ran away were beaten badly. Over time, the workers dared not resist anymore and could only obediently work, hoping to take a large sum of money home in five years.
Of course, after five years, the workers would not receive a single penny. Working so hard every day, some of them couldn't even last five years before their health collapsed.
Those useless pieces of trash can be thrown out. If they dare to call the police, their whole family will be killed. If they die, they can be cremated at the crematorium, which is even easier to deal with.
"Chief Qi, when are we going to arrest them? Those miners are so pitiful. Those scumbags don't treat them like human beings at all; they just keep pushing them to work."
Wu Dali was very emotional, and every time he saw a miner being beaten, he almost couldn't help but rush in.
Those miners left their homes to work in the city, only wanting to earn some money to support their wives and children back home. They were all compatriots, but I never expected them to be so ruthless. They are simply inhuman.
This reminded Qi Tongwei of the scams in northern Myanmar in later years, where fellow countrymen cheated each other and stabbed each other in the back—it was incredibly ruthless.
"Go back and rest for a while. I'll report to Director Ye immediately."
Wu Dali couldn't wait any longer. "Chief Qi, I'm full of energy and ready to join the operation at any time."
Qi Tongwei handed the digital camera to Lan Ying and dialed Ye Xingguo's number in front of them.
"Director Ye, the investigation is complete. It's an inhumane black mine that restricts the miners' personal freedom and whips them at will. Those bastards can't even be called human."
"Every day the miners stay put increases their risk of death. I request the assistance of the armed police. We must act swiftly and decisively after dawn tomorrow."
Ye Xingguo thought to himself, "If this black mine that restricts miners' freedom were to be exposed, it would be big news. We just had a murder case, and now there's another case of mining slaves. The provincial leaders would lose face."
"Make sure you've investigated thoroughly, kid. Don't make a fool of yourself."
Qi Tongwei understood his superiors' concerns; after all, one problem after another had arisen.
"Director Ye, it's absolutely true, I swear there's no lie."
Ye Xingguo sighed. Even if it would have a bad impact, he still couldn't pretend not to see it. Otherwise, if Qi Tongwei did it all by himself, there would be no way to end the situation.
"Okay, I'll have the armed police fully cooperate with you to minimize casualties."
"Yes, Director Ye, I guarantee I will complete the mission."
Upon hearing this, Lan Ying and Wu Dali instantly perked up, ready to follow Qi Tongwei, uphold justice, and have a clear conscience.
Late at night, Qi Tongwei, along with Lan Ying and Wu Dali, headed straight for the Xishan Mine. To prevent any leaks, they did not bring any other police officers, since Chenjiazhai was keeping a close eye on him.
At the same time, three military vehicles sped forward, with Armed Police Captain Zhan Ying leading a hundred armed police officers, all fully armed and holding Type 81 rifles, each one looking spirited and exuding an aura of dominance.
Chenjia Village was bustling with activity; the funeral music never stopped throughout the night. Chen Wenxiong had no idea that Qi Tongwei was secretly taking away his money-making businesses one by one, and that in the end, all he might have left was to run away.
After Qi Tongwei met up with Zhan Ying, they parked the car a kilometer away from the Xishan Mine and then quietly crept over. The thugs in the mine were divided into two shifts. The people on the night shift played cards every day. No one could endure the long night without playing cards.
The journey to the outside of the mine went very smoothly. Qi Tongwei hid behind a rock and checked the time. It was only 4:30 a.m., and there were still about 40 minutes until dawn. He took a deep breath, and his heart began to race with excitement.