Zhang Gao and Shan Qingjie, upon hearing what Jiang Ning said, paused their hurried movements to leave and simultaneously turned to look at Jiang Ning.
Even the slowest person would have realized by now that Jiang Ning’s appearance before them was no mere coincidence.
Zhang Gao, with a smile that didn’t reach his eyes, said to Jiang Ning, "What do you mean by that?"
Jiang Ning’s voice was clear and crisp, "A big event just occurred in City A, I wonder if you two have heard about it."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Gao and Shan Qingjie’s brows jumped instantly.
However, the two were old hands at navigating the workplace and weren’t so easily intimidated by Jiang Ning’s offhanded remark.
Shan Qingjie, who had not spoken up until that point, stepped forward with a serious expression, "Young lady, we don’t know what you’re talking about. If you have any doubts, you should seek help from the relevant authorities. We are on a business trip and will shortly miss our flight. If we cause any delays, I’m afraid neither of us can bear the consequences."
He had a stern face and a serious tone, exuding the authoritative aura of someone in a position of power. If it were an ordinary person who didn’t know the ins and outs standing before them, they would likely be frightened by these words.
But Jiang Ning had just received a mission from the System and knew all too well the dirty deeds these two had done behind the scenes. How could she possibly let them leave?
Jiang Ning tapped her suitcase, "Well, I happen to have a question right now. Such a significant incident occurred at City A’s Maternal and Child Health Hospital. The undercover volunteers have provided your department with information and evidence several times, yet you’ve given no response.
Now that the matter has been exposed, instead of actively cooperating with the police investigation, you two are off on a trip? One a Secretary, the other a Director, personally carrying several large suitcases for a business trip? Are you kidding me? Come with me to the police station right away!"
As soon as Jiang Ning finished speaking and realizing that they were facing a tough opponent, Zhang Gao and Shan Qingjie’s expressions darkened, and they simultaneously let go of their suitcases and pushed them toward Jiang Ning before turning to run.
Jiang Ning had anticipated this, and as they made their move, she quickly reached out and caught Zhang Gao, who was closest to her.
Jiang Ning grabbed Zhang Gao’s arm and yanked him back forcefully.
Qi Xingzhou, who was nearby, also reacted quickly. Seeing that they were attempting to flee, he pursued them swiftly.
One was a middle-aged man who often idled away in an office, drinking tea and shirking work, and the other was a young man in his prime with long legs and a fiery spirit. The outcome didn’t even need to be stated.
Shan Qingjie was chased down by Qi Xingzhou after not running far.
Qi Xingzhou reached out his long arm and grabbed Shan Qingjie, forcefully pinning him to the ground, not giving the man any chance to resist.
Then, ignoring Shan Qingjie’s struggle, Qi Xingzhou used his body weight to pin him down and, with a cold look, pulled out a zip-tie from his pocket and bound Shan Qingjie’s hands behind his back.
Qi Xingzhou was becoming increasingly adept at restraining people.
It was only a matter of two minutes before Shan Qingjie, now powerless, was dumbfounded.
If the two of them were truly taken to the Public Security Bureau, the consequences were clear!
Not to mention the issues of his private corruption and bribery, just the protection he and Zhang Gao had provided to Cen Yufang over the years was enough to subject them both to legal punishment!
"Let me go! It’s illegal to tie people up at an airport !"
As he twisted his body and found that his words were of no use to Qi Xingzhou, Shan Qingjie couldn’t help but look up and plead with the other passersby:
"Help! Please, I don’t know them! Help me!"