Chapter 8 I am framed

"Mo Tou, do you still remember the drug trafficking case we uncovered three months ago?" Xiao Gang asked

Mo Shaoping squinted his eyes and asked, "What is the problem with Du Hongze?"

Xiao Gang felt his face flush with shame, lowering his head, and he was indeed very embarrassed. Mo Shaoping was right; if he had been a bit more cautious, he would not have given others the opportunity to launch a surprise attack, nor would he have been framed and reduced to a prisoner.

Fan Cheng shook his head: "Xiao Gang does not want to engage with us"

Fan Cheng handed a cigarette to Feng Ziqi and asked, "Are you going out?"

Shen Fei cleared his throat: "Perhaps he knows he cannot escape."

Watching Xiao Gang being taken away by Ling Li and his men, Fan Cheng and Shen Fei also put away their guns. Shen Fei felt somewhat indignant, as if a great achievement had been snatched away from him. Fan Cheng noticed his thoughts and said, "Let's go"

"Xiao Feng, what case is Xiao Gang investigating recently?" Fan Cheng asked with a furrowed brow

I am investigating Du Hongze

"Then what are you running for?" Fan Cheng asked again

I want to see Director Mo, and I can only tell him about one person. Xiao Gang's tone was very firm

On the way back, Fan Cheng remained silent. Shen Fei softly asked, "What's wrong, Head?"

Mo Shaoping let out a light snort: "Hmph! I know you were framed, but that is also your foolishness. As the deputy captain of the narcotics team, a law enforcement officer, how could you be manipulated so easily? Where has your vigilance gone? Aren't you usually quite capable?"

Xiao Gang did not speak; Fan Cheng was not wrong in saying that his sudden departure would indeed lead many to believe that he was fleeing to escape punishment

Xiao Gang hesitated a bit, and Mo Shaoping said: "What, even now you still want to keep it a secret, Gangzi? You don't even trust me?"

"I have wronged you." Ling Li said softly. Xiao He, who had just been silent, closed his eyes. He somewhat understood that this must have been part of the other party's design; he had never truly left the other party's line of sight.

He is not concerned about being punished; what he cares about is whether he will be expelled from the project team as a result. He cannot leave the project team; he must capture the true culprit to prove that Xiao Gang is innocent

The suspect in the "707 shooting case" was apprehended in just one day, yet no one in the municipal bureau felt any joy, as the suspect was the deputy captain of the narcotics team, a police officer, and a former colleague of theirs

Captain Fan, is there something you need?

"Gangzi, I don't even know how to address you. You are already an experienced police officer, how did it come to this?" Mo Shaoping looked at him with a sense of disappointment.

Mo Shaoping's brows furrowed together: "Who do you suspect?"

Tell me, what have you been doing recently

Fan Cheng said lightly: "As long as we can capture Xiao Gang, it doesn't matter who catches him. Be careful, this kid might play tricks." Fan Cheng was also somewhat surprised; he did not expect Xiao Gang to surrender so easily. Had he known it would be like this, there would have been no need to escape in the first place

Fan Cheng shook his head: "There is no need for any expenditure. Just let me know about the child's situation when the time comes, and he will still be able to make the decision himself."

Xiao Gang raised his eyes to look at the surveillance camera in the interrogation room, and Mo Shaoping waved his hand: "I had them turn it off, Gangzi, you wouldn't be suspecting that there is a problem with our people, would you?"

"Captain Fan, how can I accept this?" Feng Ziqi said somewhat embarrassedly

Xiao Gang gave a bitter smile and said, "Yes"

Mo Shaoping did not pursue the issue of the * picture * book any further with him. Although Xiao Gang said he could not be certain, his doubts must have been based on valid reasoning.

"Rest assured, I will not act recklessly." Xiao Gang saw through Ling Li's thoughts, and Ling Li felt somewhat embarrassed. He took out the handcuffs and walked in front of Xiao Gang, removing Xiao Gang's sidearm from him, and with a complex mood, he placed the handcuffs on Xiao Gang.

Fan Cheng turned his head to look at Ling Li, who nodded: "Yes, I saw it. The message said you shot Du Hongze, but you did not do it. You could have clarified this clearly."

Fan Cheng glanced at him and said, "I am beginning to believe that Xiao Gang has been wronged."

Hearing Mo Shaoping say this, Xiao Gang actually nodded his head

Fan Cheng glanced at him and said, "If Xiao Gang were to resist, do you think we could stop him?"

Qiao Cheng No. 2 Primary School is one of the best primary schools in Qiao City, and every year, the new students from across districts are eager to enroll, often going to great lengths to secure a place.

Feng Ziqi was slightly taken aback; he and Fan Cheng had no particular relationship, so why would Fan Cheng think of helping him? Feng Ziqi had previously inquired about this matter, and it was indeed very difficult to transfer schools across districts without certain interpersonal connections.

Well, I need to go back for a visit, as my son is about to start elementary school. My family wants me to discuss this and see if there is a way to get the child into the Second Primary School.

Feng Ziqi pressed his lips together and said, "Alright, just let Fan Dui know what expenses are needed, and I will cover them." Feng Ziqi understood that asking someone for a favor was not an easy task; even the best of friends would still expect to share a meal, wouldn't they

At this moment, several armed police officers also rushed over, driving away a few onlookers among the tourists. Fortunately, it was already evening, and most of the tourists had dispersed.

"So you really have no idea what happened last night?" After Xiao Gang recounted his experiences from the previous night, Fan Cheng lit a cigarette for him and then asked.

Fan Cheng smiled and said, "It's nothing, I was just asking casually. Alright, you go ahead and get busy. You can leave the child's matters to me."

Shen Fei was taken aback; Xiao Gang was an experienced police officer, and his skills were exceptionally high, particularly his marksmanship, which was among the best in the department. If Xiao Gang were to draw his gun and resist, the outcome would indeed be uncertain.

Will Xiao Gang reveal the matter of meeting with himself in the morning? If the bureau finds out that he has met with Xiao Gang and let him go privately, he will definitely face corresponding disciplinary action.

Fan Cheng said: "Xiao Gang, if you maintain this attitude, no one will be able to help you"

When he and Tan Kaishan arrived at Maojian Town, they saw Xiao Gang being escorted onto a vehicle. He did not approach Xiao Gang to speak; the two merely exchanged a brief glance, in which he perceived a sense of unwillingness in Xiao Gang's eyes

Fan Cheng smiled and said, "I can indeed be of assistance in this matter"

"Mo Tou, I am sorry, I..." Xiao Gang's voice was somewhat choked with emotion

Xiao Gang said: "You should have already checked my phone, didn't you see any messages from an unknown number?"

"What have you been doing all day?" Ling Li asked

Ling Li sighed and said, "You can only help us by honestly telling us everything."

There were still two colleagues working overtime in the office. Feng Ziqi greeted them and was about to leave when Fan Cheng appeared at the door. Fan Cheng waved to him, and Feng Ziqi walked over.

He did not know that Xiao Gang simply did not want to fight against his own people. His escape was intended to set a trap to prove his innocence. He surrendered willingly to avoid staining his hands with the blood of his comrades, and even more so, he did not want to die unjustly like this.

Is that so? Fan Cheng was clearly not very satisfied with Feng Ziqi's answer, but he felt that Feng Ziqi did not seem to be lying either

Just now, he clearly had the opportunity to take Ling Li hostage, yet he chose not to do so, Fan Cheng said again

Xiao Gang said: "Mo Tou, I have been framed by someone"

Feng Ziqi hurriedly expressed his gratitude, as this was indeed good news for him

Ling Li, upon hearing Fan Cheng's question, also looked towards Xiao Gang. If Xiao Gang is indeed innocent, then it is quite possible that the incident he encountered is related to the case he is currently investigating

"Speak up, what case have you been investigating recently?" Mo Shaoping got straight to the point, as this was also the question he wanted to ask.

It turns out that Fan Cheng was waiting here for himself, no wonder he was so proactive in agreeing to help his child get into the Second Primary School

Fan Cheng patted him on the shoulder and said, "We are all colleagues, so there is no need to be so polite. One of my classmates is the principal of the Second Primary School, and I don't think it would be a problem for me to have a word with him."

Feng Ziqi gave a bitter smile and said, "Captain Fan, I am speaking the truth"

Fan Cheng said: "Xiao Gang, what case have you been investigating during this period?"

This scene was witnessed by Fan Cheng and Shen Fei, and Shen Fei remarked, "Clearly, it was us who had them cornered, yet now it seems that Ling Li has benefited from it."

Fan Cheng sneered: "Hmph, do you know that you are fleeing in fear of punishment?"

Xiao Gang was taken to the interrogation room, where he was interrogated by Fan Cheng and Ling Li

I have been looking for Zhang Yan all day, as I believe this matter must be related to him. As long as I find him, I will be able to understand what exactly happened last night

The fast food box on the table had become somewhat cold, and Feng Ziqi made do with a few bites. Looking at the clock, it was already 7:30. He remembered that he had an appointment with Huang Xiaolan in the evening. It would take about 40 minutes to drive from the city bureau to Qingyun Lake Park, so he had ample time. However, he wanted to return home first, as his wife had mentioned wanting to discuss their child's education with him

Fan Cheng and Ling Li exchanged a glance, and Fan Cheng nodded

Why? Shen Fei still does not quite understand.

Mo Shaoping looked at Xiao Gang in front of him, let out a soft sigh, lit a cigarette, and then held it to Xiao Gang's lips. Xiao Gang took the cigarette in his mouth, inhaled deeply, and exhaled a cloud of smoke

Feng Ziqi has been staying in the office

Ling Li was dressed in plain clothes. He took off his coat and draped it over Xiao Gang's arm. Regardless of the circumstances, Xiao Gang had once been one of their own, and he did not want Xiao Gang to look too bad.

Xiao Gang pressed his lips together; he found it difficult to articulate that he had met Feng Ziqi in Hexi and then sought out Liao Yifan. If he were to disclose this, it would implicate them, yet remaining silent was not an option either

It seems that he does not wish to answer this question

Feng Ziqi replied, "I don't know, he didn't say, but he has indeed been very busy lately, spending most of his time out and about"

Xiao Gang lowered his head, his eyes fixed on the handcuffs on his hands

I am still not certain

Xiao Gang shook his head: "I cannot explain it clearly, because I found that there was one bullet missing from my gun, and the gun had been fired, as I could still smell the faint scent of gunpowder. I know I must have been set up; since they dared to do this, they must have planned it well in advance. Putting everything else aside, I cannot clarify this one shot. I am not running away; I just want to buy some time before you find me to get to the bottom of this matter. I cannot bear the accusation of murder; I did not kill anyone."