Gene Fusion System: Crime Hunter-Chapter 520 - 256: Unexpected Harvest, Survival in Despair_2

Chapter 520: 256: Unexpected Harvest, Survival in Despair_2
Xue Dongchuan let out a cold laugh.
"Humph, I’ve heard about this police officer in our city before. They say he’s swift and decisive, unbeatable, and solves every case. But it seems it’s all just exaggerated online praise."
"For the sake of this battle over the past two years, I have supported the necessary players and made preparations. Those four really think I’m genuinely a good person. Fools!"
"Alright, I need to sleep. Accompany me in the morning to check the wine cellar again."
The butler nodded, but as he was about to leave, he suddenly turned back.
"What about that cop and the four of them now... uh, how should we handle it?"
"Handle it? Humph, knowing my secrets means they must disappear without a trace. I want them gone as if they never existed in this world."
"Understood."
It was midnight, and Zhang Wei and the others had been waiting outside for almost three hours.
"What should we do? It’s been so long since they went in, something must have happened."
"Should we take action first?"
He Xin suddenly spoke, a glint of sharpness in his eyes.
Having followed Luo Fei on cases for some time, he had learned a lot about a swift and decisive investigation style. Now is the time to act decisively.
"No."
Zhang Wei immediately disagreed.
"We can’t rush in recklessly now. If the group leader is indeed trapped, we might corner the other party. With only the group leader inside, they might not dare harm a police officer. Breaking the last barrier could be dangerous."
The other two realized their impulsive thoughts and acknowledged his point.
Zhang Wei and Luo Fei had been on numerous field operations together, so there was trust in the group leader.
Even if Luo Fei’s whereabouts were unknown, they wouldn’t act rashly, considering Luo Fei’s safety.
In such matters, Lin Jie and He Xin were still somewhat lacking.
"Let’s not act impulsively; wait for Team Zhao..."
While they were discussing this situation, three police cars arrived at almost breakneck speed, stopping right behind them.
Then, Zhao Donglai and Liao Xingyu hurried out. Upon hearing at the station that Luo Fei’s team was waiting here for developments, others rushed to support without delay.
One aspect involved applying for a search warrant, while another involved assembling personnel.
After all, what is needed now is efficiency; not a single day can be delayed.
After Zhao Donglai and the others arrived, He Xin recounted the situation.
Hearing that Luo Fei had been inside for over three hours without any news, Zhao Donglai became anxious.
Emotionally, that was his niece’s husband!
Logically, that was his trusted subordinate!
If an accident happened inside, no one could bear responsibility.
"The search warrant is ready. When do we go in..."
Liao Xingyu began to speak but suddenly saw Zhao Donglai about to rush in, and everyone panicked.
"Team Zhao, wait, calm down, Team Zhao!"
Zhang Wei and the others quickly intervened to stop him.
Unexpectedly, someone even more impetuous showed up.
Zhao Donglai stared intently at the winery below. Although it seemed peaceful, the more serene it appeared, the more concerning it was.
"Sigh, we’re late..."
However, Zhang Wei and the others were right: with everyone assembled now, they could wait a while longer and act at dawn.
If they found Luo Fei captured or faced any emergencies, they would take necessary measures immediately!
Holding hostages and assaulting police are offenses Xue Dongchuan cannot defend against.
As the personnel outside had all been mobilized, a shocking scene unfolded in the underground space of the winery.
Luo Fei was half-squatting on the ground with three people around him, battered and foaming at the mouth, unable to stand.
Underneath his knee was a small fat man, his shoulders held tight, unable to move.
These four were bizarre; they attacked him the moment he entered.
A minute ago, he had broken the lock with brute force and entered the room, but before he could survey the area, these four ambushed him.
They were ferocious, charging at him wildly.
Punching and biting, they used almost all their strength and human attack methods.
But no matter how they struggled, they were no match for him and were quickly subdued.
"Speak, what are you doing!"
"Hm?"
The man pinned beneath his knee grimaced in pain but defiantly replied.
"You’re asking me? Where’s that bastard Xue Dongchuan, bring him here! I’ll tear him apart myself!"
"Hm?"
It was Luo Fei’s turn to be vigilant. He raised his phone to illuminate the man’s face and, upon careful inspection, remembered something and took out a previously downloaded photo.
"You are... Ji Baojun?"
The man beneath him grew angrier. Still trying to verify identities? Do they mean to execute him? Verify the identity to be sure!
"That’s right, I’m right here! What the hell do you want? If you’re going to kill me, just do it! If I even cry out today, I’ll be your... agh, agh, agh, it hurts, it hurts..."
Seeing the man’s expression, Luo Fei shook his head helplessly.
"Stop shouting, I’m here to rescue you, I’m a police officer."
"You’re a cop? Then I’m the sheriff! Playing cosplay, are we? Let me tell you, nobody can convince us today. We’ll never let up!"
"Unless I’m dead, I’m going to drown that bastard Xue Dongchuan in a wine vat."
Hearing this man’s repeated roars, Luo Fei was speechless. He took out his ID and held it before his eyes.
Ji Baojun let out a cold laugh, still batting insults with increasing harshness.
"Hey, you even forged an ID to trick me. It looks quite real... City Public Security Bureau, Criminal Investigation... damn, you really are a cop!"
"Officer, help me! We can’t endure any longer. What day is it... sob, sob, sob..."
Luo Fei rose slowly and released him; the others quickly gathered around upon realizing it was the police.
"It really is the police; we’re saved. Officer, get us out of here quickly."
"I’m breaking down, sob, sob, sob..."
The few of them cried uncontrollably.
Luo Fei briefly introduced himself and then inquired about the situation.
Wang Xiao roughly recounted what had happened.
They had been called here by Xue Dongchuan under the guise of discussing business. With a hidden mechanism, they were transported underground and held there in the dark for a long time.
Even though bread and water occasionally fell in, it was hard to find in darkness, causing them much hardship...
After hearing this, Luo Fei more or less understood.
No wonder those four cars left the winery to evade surveillance, driven by Xue Dongchuan’s men, while the four owners had been captured long ago.
The four cars drove away and returned to delay and elongate the investigation process.
It seems that Xue Dongchuan is brewing something big!
"I think I know what he’s doing."
It was Zhao Bangguo, who usually clashed with him, who spoke up.
"I found something unusual on the day he hosted the wine party, but due to social relations, I still attended, not expecting so many people there. All the leading wineries in the city came. Now that the four of us, the largest suppliers, are detained here, it implies that his plan has succeeded."
"We control channels for several well-known liquor brands in the city and province, and now that we’re absent, he must be purchasing the small factories in droves. Building the winery here was probably to use his stock to stabilize market supply."
"Forget about our Taian Province, domestically, there are probably only a few companies that can compete with him now."
"Such an operation... only takes three or four days."
Luo Fei sighed softly.
"It’s already the sixth day, and tomorrow will be the seventh."
Wang Xiao and the others wore expressions of sorrow.
"Damn, with the market opening tomorrow, those liquor companies without channels are entirely outmatched. This guy is even capturing cops, it seems he’s prepared to take a gamble."
Upon hearing this, everyone’s face grew grim, it seemed their lives hung by a thread.