EFB Chapter 183 Water and Fire
Chapter 183 Water and Fire
Qi Tongwei quickly rushed to Cheng Du's side, and after careful observation, concluded:
The degree was drugged.
It has a function similar to local sedation, locking down the legs of the affected area.
The current condition is equivalent to lower limb paralysis.
What's going on?
The sudden turn of events caught Qi Tongwei completely off guard!
Was it Zhao Ruilong who poisoned him?
But why?
Just then, the pistol that Zhao Ruilong had taken away and then put back into Cheng Du's pocket caught Qi Tongwei's attention.
He quickly pulled his own gun from Cheng Du's body and unconsciously rubbed it.
Upon touching him, Qi Tongwei realized that something was seriously wrong.
On the gun body, there is a small tracker, so thin that it seems to be attached to it, blending in seamlessly.
Qi Tongwei's mind became even more confused.
Why is there a tracking device on my sidearm?
What exactly happened tonight?
Qi Tongwei looked at Cheng Du and pointed to his sidearm.
Upon closer inspection, Cheng Du also spotted the tracker above and hurriedly explained:
"Brother Qi, I had absolutely no idea about this tracking device, and Brother Long never asked me to install it!"
Qi Tongwei questioned:
"I gave you this gun to have it serviced. You're the only one who's ever handled it."
Just as Cheng was about to explain, he suddenly remembered something and shouted:
"I remember now, after it was sent to the equipment department, this gun was maintained for a whole day before they notified me to pick it up. A normal sidearm would only be maintained for half a day at most! Could it be that it was around that time..."
Qi Tongwei was even more confused. So, the tracking device was installed by a third-party force, and there were people from that force within the Public Security Bureau.
Thinking too much is pointless; there are too few clues.
Qi Tongwei simply sat down as well and said:
"Then let's wait here and see who comes looking for us using this tracker. It'll also give you time to let the effects of the drug wear off..."
Just now.
There was a loud "boom".
A sliver of firelight flickered in one corner of the thatched hut.
The raging flames instantly engulfed and consumed the entire thatched hut!
Unexpected events occurred one after another, and neither Qi Tongwei nor Cheng Du were able to react for a moment.
But the fireballs falling from the roof and the scattered sparks and wood chips were telling the two a different story.
Everything is true.
If you don't run, you'll be burned alive!
Qi Tongwei suddenly stood up, and Cheng Du also tried to stand up, but to no avail.
He then realized that he had no feeling in his two legs!
Seeing Cheng Du's embarrassment, Qi Tongwei immediately realized:
"I know what happened. Zhao Ruilong brought us to this deserted hut, gave you sedatives, and wanted to burn you alive here! Even if I escape, your death will be a stain on my record that I can't explain!"
Upon hearing this, Cheng Du's lips moved, but he couldn't utter a sound.
He never imagined that Zhao Ruilong would betray him after using him, and that he would be caught in his trap as well.
It's the kind of situation where they want to kill you.
In Zhao Ruilong's eyes, was he really just a tool to be used and then discarded?
Or is it even inferior to a tool?
Cheng Du's eyes lost their vitality. He had just betrayed Qi Tongwei, who treated him like a brother, and now he was being betrayed by the person he relied on.
After being hit repeatedly, Cheng Du looked at the thatched hut that seemed on the verge of collapsing and burning into a fireball, his eyes filled with numbness.
He lay with his hands casually outstretched at his sides, oblivious to the black sores that sparks and debris burned his palms.
Just now.
The degree of sensation is that the body is being lifted off the ground by some force.
It is Qi Tongwei.
He carried the burden of the task on his back.
Du Cheng was taken aback, and said anxiously:
"Brother Qi, put me down! You just woke up from anesthesia, you don't have that much strength!"
Qi Tongwei gritted his teeth and, with heavy steps, carried Cheng Du and trudged out of the house.
"Stop talking nonsense... If you die, I won't be able to explain myself!"
Qi Tongwei said this on purpose, but he didn't use any less strength and still carried Cheng Du to move outside.
The fire grew larger and larger, and a falling roof beam nearly hit Qi Tongwei.
But Qi Tongwei did not back down, nor did he ever think of abandoning Du Cheng.
Du Cheng shouted it out:
"Brother Qi, don't worry about me! Just run as fast as you can, you'll be alright!"
"Du Cheng, stop talking nonsense!" Qi Tongwei roared as well.
"I'm a police officer! Saving lives is my duty! No matter who you are, if you're trapped in this fire, I will save you!"
Cheng Du seemed to want to say something more, but remained silent.
He knew that nothing he said would make a difference at this point.
All we can do is avoid causing trouble for Qi Tongwei and let him escape with all his might!
The fire was getting bigger and bigger.
A large clump of thatch, engulfed in flames, crashed down in front of the door like a fireball.
The escape route is blocked!
"Grass!"
Qi Tongwei cursed, turned around with difficulty, and moved towards the window.
However, there wasn't enough time for him to replan his route.
Qi Tongwei knew in his heart that the chance of escape had vanished the moment he carried Cheng Du on his back.
But he doesn't regret it.
Perhaps only a body purified by flames can be considered truly cleansed.
Qi Tongwei no longer wanted to be controlled by anyone.
Just as Qi Tongwei was carrying Cheng Du on his back, slowly moving forward.
A drop of water fell from above and hit Qi Tongwei's face.
water?
How come there's water here?
He looked up, puzzled.
next moment.
A torrential downpour of water cascaded down from above, soaking Cheng Du and Qi Tongwei.
Then, water jets shot out from all directions. The thatched hut, which had turned into a fireball, was instantly transformed into a water house.
Even in the early spring morning, when the water was icy cold, it felt warm as spring when it was poured on Qi Tongwei and Cheng Du!
Great, I don't have to die!
I narrowly escaped death!
The water flow gradually stopped, and the entire thatched hut was completely unrecognizable.
Qi Tongwei and Cheng Du slowly looked outside.
There, police cars and fire trucks flashed their bright lights.
Under the direction of Li Gangxin and Zhao Donglai, uniformed police officers rushed forward and draped cotton-padded coats over the two men.
Qi Tongwei finally breathed a sigh of relief.
When he saw the handcuffs on Cheng Du's hands, his heart tightened again.
Gao Yuliang slowly walked towards the two of them, with Xia Qing beside him.
Qi Tongwei looked at Gao Yuliang, then at Xia Qing.
He knew that these two people had already learned about the secret release of Ding Yizhen.
Xia Qing didn't say anything, but simply patted Qi Tongwei on the shoulder.
Gao Yuliang didn't blame him; he simply said calmly:
"Let's go back first."
Qi Tongwei and Cheng Du rode in two separate police cars.
The difference was that Qi Tongwei was drinking ginger tea that had been brewed earlier and eating chocolate bars to replenish his energy in the car.
Cheng Du, on the other hand, was handcuffed and held between two police officers, sitting in the back seat.
Under Gao Yuliang's command, the police force from Jingzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau withdrew first, while Li Gangxin led the police force from the Provincial Public Security Department to escort Qi Tongwei to the hospital.
On the way, Gao Yuliang took a phone call in the car, right in front of Xia Qing:
"Zhao Ruilong has been intercepted? Good, bring him back... If he doesn't cooperate, use some methods. Reason? A vicious violent incident occurred in Jingzhou City, and Zhao Ruilong is a suspect. Interrogating him for forty-eight hours is always reasonable."