Chapter 387: Thirty Years East of the River

"You finally came. I've been waiting for you for half the day." Zhou Andong gave a few more instructions to Gu Bing and Wu Huilin.

A police officer wanted to put handcuffs on Zhou Andong, but was stopped by the middle-aged policeman: "No need. I believe Factory Director Zhou will cooperate with our investigation."

They only suspected him and had no concrete evidence. It was best not to use handcuffs if possible. After all, Zhou Andong was not a nobody, and even less of a pushover. Giving Zhou Andong some face was also leaving a way out for themselves.

Zhou Andong nodded: "Thank you!"

The middle-aged man smiled: "Let's go!"

As soon as Zhou Andong left the room, he saw an old acquaintance standing outside—Xing Wenbin from the Criminal Police Team, and beside him were two other criminal police officers who looked very familiar.

Zhou Andong smiled at Xing Wenbin, and Xing Wenbin smiled back.

"The boss told you to rest assured. We will also follow this case. The innocent will remain innocent; no one can frame you."

Zhou Andong nodded and was escorted out by more than ten police officers. Many people saw this, all with expressions of disbelief—Zhou Andong had actually been arrested.

As soon as he left the hotel, Zhou Andong was surrounded by reporters. The camera flashes were blinding, making it hard for Zhou Andong to open his eyes.

"Factory Director Zhou, is it true that you hired someone to kill?"

"Factory Director Zhou, is it because Gong Xu, the general manager of Xujing Real Estate Company, was disrespectful to you that you held a grudge and hired someone to kill?"

"Factory Director Zhou, before you hired someone to kill, did you ever think that you would fall into the net of justice so quickly?"

"Factory Director Zhou, it is said that the boss of Tenglong Real Estate, Zhao Jianlong, was framed by you and sent to prison, and finally sent to the execution ground by you, because you were interested in a piece of land in Tenglong Real Estate's hands."

Zhou Andong narrowed his eyes and looked at the reporter who asked the question: "Which newspaper are you a reporter for?"

This fellow was lean and thin, with a wisp of a goatee on his chin and a small braid tied at the back of his head. Hearing Zhou Andong's question, he gave a provocative smile.

"Provincial Daily reporter, my name is Qian Hailong!"

"Oh!" Zhou Andong nodded, said nothing, and under the "protection" of more than ten police officers, got into the police car.

Zhou Andong knew clearly who had sent these fellows, and he wouldn't be stupid enough to respond to their questions.

Because no matter what he said, these fellows would definitely distort his words and then process them into a report.

Not getting a response from Zhou Andong, Qian Hailong was very disappointed and sneered as he watched the speeding police car.

He was the author of that article, "Seeking Fame and Profit, Why Use the Name of Scholarship?", and this time, of course, he had come with a purpose.

It was just that he hadn't expected Zhou Andong not to take the bait at all, making his punch, filled with power, feel like it had hit cotton wool, which made him very unhappy.

"Smoke?" The middle-aged policeman took out a cigarette, handed one to Zhou Andong, and then personally lit it for him.

Zhou Andong took a deep drag: "Thank you, I'll remember this favor."

The middle-aged policeman smiled, lit a cigarette for himself, and said nothing more.

Two hours later, the police car drove into the Panhe Municipal Bureau compound.

Zhou Andong was taken out of the car and thrown into an interrogation room. He didn't know how much time had passed, and he was getting a bit sleepy, when three people finally entered.

"Zhou Andong!" Li Xiao sat down, "Do you know why you were arrested?"

Zhou Andong said: "I understand a little."

Li Xiao said: "Then confess honestly. Who is the culprit, and where are they?"

Zhou Andong smiled: "If you ask like that, then I have nothing to say."

"Bang!" A young police officer beside him slammed the table heavily and said sternly: "Zhou Andong, don't think that just because you are a celebrity you can oppose the government and the law. This will do you no good. I advise you to confess honestly and strive for lenient treatment."

Zhou Andong raised his eyelids: "Don't shout at me. If you want me to plead guilty, put the evidence in front of me. If you can't find evidence, then go forge it. In any case, you have to make me convinced, right?"

"Zhou Andong!" Another young man was also angry, "Watch your language. What do you mean by forging evidence?"

Zhou Andong said with great surprise: "Did Du Jincun and Lin Guosheng not tell you? No matter whether I did this case or not, it must be pinned on my head."

This time, Li Xiao's expression finally changed, and then it returned to normal: "Zhou Andong, you must understand the principle that trouble comes from the mouth. I hope you will be cautious in your words and actions and not make unreasonable trouble. In addition, you can rest assured that we will definitely handle the case according to the law."

The young man said: "At the auction, how did you have a conflict with Gong Xu, and how did you threaten him?"

Zhou Andong sneered and said nothing more.

"You!" The young police officer was angry and was about to take action when he was pressed down by Li Xiao.

"Zhou Andong!" Li Xiao said: "No matter what misunderstandings you have about us, continuing to oppose us like this will do you no good. Even if Gong Xu's case has nothing to do with you, you still have to explain it clearly."

Zhou Andong still didn't speak. Li Xiao sighed: "How about this, you calm down first and think it over carefully." After finishing, Li Xiao stood up, "Take him to the detention center."

Zhou Andong was taken away. Li Xiao went to the special investigation team office, picked up the phone, and quickly dialed a string of numbers. Soon, the other party answered.

"I am Du Jincun!"

Li Xiao said: "Leader, Zhou Andong won't say anything. Should we use some means on him?"

Du Jincun gave a cold snort and said: "Lock him up for a few days first, and let the people inside take care of him. Then interrogate him again. If he still won't talk, then you decide what to do."

"Good!" Li Xiao agreed and hung up the phone.

Zhou Andong was sent to the detention center. He really had the illusion of "thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river."

When Zhao Jianlong was in the detention center, he had visited several times, never expecting that he would also move in.

Room 1025. With a clatter, the iron door opened, and Zhou Andong walked in with a washbasin and toiletries.

Inside, more than twenty people looked over in unison.

A burly fellow with tattoos on his arms raised his eyebrows and asked: "Kid, what did you come in for?"

Zhou Andong said indifferently: "Murder!"

"Murder?" The burly fellow suddenly burst into loud laughter, "F*** your bragging, you have to be somewhat reliable. With your look, you f***ing murder?"

Others followed with loud laughter. A fellow with a rat-like face said: "You're on night watch tonight. You're not allowed to sleep. Remember to scrub the toilet tomorrow."

Zhou Andong asked strangely: "Scrubbing the toilet is fine, but why the night watch? Is that a rule of the detention center?"

"This is the rule of our room, and it's also the rule set by Master Meng. If you enter 1025, you have to obey." The rat-faced fellow stared and patted Zhou Andong's face, "Understand?" ===== CHAPTER 388 =====