Qi Tongwei at the start: Not relying on Liang Lu, but winning by a single move against Heaven.

Qi Tongwei stubbed out his cigarette, picked up his coat from the table, and walked straight to Qin Xuefeng's office.

The door was ajar. He knocked twice and then pushed it open to go inside.

Qin Xuefeng was engrossed in reading documents when he looked up and saw Qi Tongwei. He smiled and stood up.

"Tongwei, you've come at the right time. I was just about to talk to you about the community grid management system."

Secretary Wang called; he's very satisfied with our work.

Qi Tongwei closed the door, didn't respond, and sat down on the sofa.

Qin Xuefeng noticed something was wrong, stopped smiling, and poured him a glass of water.

"You look pale. What happened?"

Qi Tongwei took the water glass, but didn't drink it; he placed it on the coffee table.

"Secretary Qin, there's something I need to report to you."

His expression was serious, and he tried to recount the events to Qin Xuefeng as simply as possible.

After recounting the whole story, he paused for a moment and then gave his conclusion.

"I suspect that the Zhang brothers' repair shop is actually a clandestine gun manufacturing operation."

Zhang Ye likely acquired gun-making skills while in prison and then fled to Bianxi to commit crimes.

Qin Xuefeng was taken aback for a moment, then smiled.

"Making guns? Tongwei, have you been under too much pressure lately?"

He walked back to his desk and sat down, tapping his fingers on the surface.

"It's just a farm machinery shop, repairing tractors and stuff, how did it become a gun manufacturing den?"

Qi Tongwei didn't rush to refute, but took out a cigarette from his pocket and lit it.

"Secretary Qin, let me analyze this for you. Zhang Tai is a frequent fighter and has no legal status."

His younger brother, Zhang Ye, was released from prison three months ago and opened a farm machinery repair shop in Leishan County.

But Leishan County didn't have any agricultural machinery to repair, and the Production and Construction Corps didn't either.

What's even more suspicious is that their shops are not open during the day, but they are open every night.

Furthermore, Su Lie discovered that they had purchased a large quantity of seamless optical tubes.

When you connect all these connections, don't you find these two people very suspicious?

Qin Xuefeng frowned, gave Qi Tongwei a deep look, and said in a deep voice.

"What you're saying is indeed somewhat unusual. Do you have any objections?"

Qi Tongwei got up to help him light the fire, but he didn't stop talking.

"Zhang Ye was serving his sentence at the Jibei No. 1 Prison, where he had the opportunity to come into contact with prisoners who knew about firearms manufacturing."

After the repair shop opened, they didn't get much work, but they worked every night.

Furthermore, they purchased a batch of seamless steel pipes, which are controlled materials...

Therefore, I speculate that the Zhang brothers are very likely manufacturing guns...

At the very least, they're doing something shady; I suggest they be arrested immediately!

Qin Xuefeng was taken aback, took two deep drags of his cigarette, and felt a bitter taste in his mouth.

He got up and walked to the window, his back to Qi Tongwei, and remained silent for a long time.

"Tongwei, what if we arrest the wrong person? How will we handle this? It's easy to invite a god in, but hard to send him away."

We investigated a farm machinery shop with great fanfare, only to find out it was a legitimate business...

"It wouldn't be good if word got out; it's not conducive to stability and unity..."

Qi Tongwei sighed, stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray, and lowered his voice.

"Secretary, I've thought about this matter; there's no issue of making a mistake."

Even if it weren't for gun manufacturing, the act of privately purchasing seamless steel pipes would be enough to constitute speculation and profiteering.

But, what if we happen to catch the right one...

Qi Tongwei stopped mid-sentence and raised an eyebrow at Qin Xuefeng.

Qin Xuefeng was taken aback and narrowed his eyes slightly.

He understood; Qi Tongwei was determined to rather arrest the wrong person than let one go.

If they arrest the wrong person, they can just label them a speculator or profiteer, and that will save face.

If we catch the right person, we'll have destroyed a gun manufacturing den.

The case of gun manufacturing underground in the county and selling to the interior is serious enough to warrant supervision by the provincial authorities.

This deal was incredibly lucrative; he could see the potential in it.

Qin Xuefeng stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray and spoke in a deep voice.

"Comrade Qi Tongwei, notify the public security authorities to approve his arrest immediately!"

Qi Tongwei didn't say anything, but immediately grabbed the phone on the table and dialed Liu Yuntian's number.

After the call connected, Qi Tongwei glanced at Qin Xuefeng and said in a deep voice.

"Director Liu, this is Qi Tongwei. I am here in Secretary Qin's office to deliver your orders."

Notify Su Lie, who is lying in ambush, to immediately subdue the Zhang brothers, Zhang Tai and Zhang Ye!

On the other end of the phone, Liu Yuntian was taken aback for a moment, then answered in a deep voice.

"Yes, sir! Mission accomplished!"

He didn't ask why, nor did he waste any words.

Qi Tongwei made it very clear that this was a decision made by the county committee, and he would carry it out immediately.

Qi Tongwei put down the microphone and lit another cigarette.

Qin Xuefeng sat back in his chair, his fingers still tapping on the table, but the rhythm was faster than before.

"Tongwei, what do you think we can find out?"

Qi Tongwei exhaled a puff of smoke and said in a deep voice.

"How much was made, how much was sold, where did the blueprints come from, and where did the steel pipes come from?"

We need to find out all of these things. If we don't get a statement, we'll be in a very passive position if we report it.

First, get a statement, then decide how to report it to higher authorities.

Qin Xuefeng nodded and said nothing more.

The office remained quiet for a long time.

Half an hour later, the phone on Qin Xuefeng's desk rang.

Qi Tongwei grabbed the microphone.

"I am Qi Tongwei."

On the other end of the phone, Liu Yuntian's voice was crisp and clear.

"County Chief Qi, the Zhang brothers are under control. Please provide further instructions."

Qi Tongwei covered the phone, looked at Qin Xuefeng, and asked softly.

"Secretary Qin, the man has been apprehended. What are your instructions?"

Qin Xuefeng nodded and replied softly.

"You have full authority to handle this."

Qi Tongwei nodded and spoke into the microphone in a deep voice.

"Immediately conduct a surprise interrogation. Zhang Ye is suspected of illegally manufacturing firearms; verify the facts immediately."

"We need to find out exactly how much was made, how much was sold, and the source of the blueprints and steel pipes."

"clear!"

Liu Yuntian hesitated for a moment, then tentatively asked a question.

"County Chief Qi, should we report this matter to our superiors?"

Qi Tongwei hesitated for a moment, then said in a deep voice.

"Without a confession, we'll be in a very passive position if we report it. Let's get a confession first."

"You proceed with the interrogation, I'll be right there..."