Chapter 625: Ma Weiqun Ran Away Again?

The serious matter was finished.

Wu An fished intently.

The catch was still pretty good; seeing the time was about right, he took a few fish and left, and handed the rest to Gao Qiangqi to handle.

He went to the fast‑food shop and gave the caught fish to Mei Wen to grill.

There were many people eating at the meal time, and the room had no more seats.

Someone greeted him.

Wu An turned his head and saw it was someone from Zhendayuan.

He had met him a few times; previously he went to receive the Seeing Justice and Courage award, and this person escorted him all the way. Later the Senior Leader came for an inspection, and this person was also there; they even found a chance to chat a bit, becoming familiar.

The man was Gong You, an assistant, a person beside the Seat Leader, and a few others nearby were his colleagues.

"Came here to eat?"

"Yes, it's a bit far, but the cafeteria's food is no trouble."

"Did you walk?"

"I rode a bike."

"Then that's fine, take your time eating."

Wu An stepped outside; in October the midday sun was strong, but the cool shade was already comfortable, with a parasol providing shade, so the meal wouldn't be too hot.

After two cups of tea, Yu Kai Lang and Liu Long arrived.

"Please sit."

"I have a stake in this fast‑food place."

"I can't speak for others, but the taste is definitely unbeatable."

Wu An invited the two to sit.

When Mei Wen saw them arrive, she immediately served the dishes, explaining that the fish were all caught at noon and absolutely fresh; Wu An lifted his chopsticks and let them eat first.

The two were indeed starving; they had work in the afternoon, so they skipped alcohol, dug into two bowls of rice right away, and after finishing each held a bottle of drink.

"Pretty busy, huh?"

"It's okay; Ma Weiqun's case is huge, and we only handle a portion of the interrogation work."

"What will happen to Ma Weiqun?"

"Hard to say; they haven't caught him yet," Yu Kai Lang said, shaking his head.

Wu An was startled: "They haven't caught him?"

Yu Kai Lang nodded: "They probably got the tip early, so they fled. Except for him and Lin Bin, no one else ran, not even the fishing‑boat owner."

Wu An, everyone was drunk.

The main culprits are Ma Weiqun and Lin Bin; the others can't be called innocent, but probably aren't even accomplices.

As for Chen Lao Da's case, it might be even larger.

After all, those two trawlers belong to the Chen family and were used for illegal activities, so they will definitely face investigation by the relevant authorities.

If it is proven that he condoned and sheltered them, Chen Lao Da will also be taken in.

Liu Long rubbed his temples: "It's just that we're in charge of trying Chen Lao Da; this whole thing is a constant grievance, we ask and get no answers, and he keeps saying he's innocent."

Wu An asked curiously, "What will happen to him?"

Liu Long said, "In the worst case, the fishing vessel will be seized."

"Even the lighter penalty is a fine, probably a hefty one."

Wu An nodded.

Chen Lao Da is not innocent.

Why?

Originally, Chen Lao Da teamed up with Ma Weiqun, claiming that the enemy of my enemy is a friend, hoping to use Ma Weiqun to get at him.

But unexpectedly, Ma Weiqun ended up using him.

That's the value of a pig teammate.

Yu Kai Lang picked up the thread, saying with some relief, "At first, we only thought Ma Weiqun was involved in smuggling."

"No kidding,"

"He actually was conducting espionage."

"Luckily you exposed it, otherwise when things later blow up... I'm afraid..."

Liu Long coughed twice.

The matters inside are huge; if pursued, it's not just a few people taking the blame.

Yu Kai Lang didn't continue, and gulped the cola in one breath, as if calming himself.

Wu An didn't follow up with curiosity.

Curiosity killed the cat.

But he's a bit nervous now; Ma Weiqun is damn slipperier than a mud loach, way too hard to handle, how could he slip away like that?

Everyone's just eating dry rice, damn it?

When Yu Kai Lang and Liu Long leave later, he will have to shut the door and vent his complaints forcefully.

It's a bit hard to hold back.

Afterward, Ma Weiqun can be dealt with easily; we can't take revenge on him.

Thinking of that, he was very worried.

Not only for himself, but also for those around him.

Wu An asked, "Are they still making arrests?"

Yu Kai Lang nodded: "That's for sure."

We're interrogating in hopes of getting some clues.

It's certain he hasn't fled abroad; he must be hiding on some deserted island at sea.

We've already launched a carpet search.

And we've issued a wanted notice.

Wu An's spirits lifted: "Such a big operation?"

Yu Kai Lang nodded: "We have to go all out."

Think about it.

Yu Kai Lang is just doing the work; we want to find out who's behind him and whether there's any organization behind him.

Ma Weiqun is a breakthrough point; we must catch him.

The higher-ups said, no matter the cost.

Liu Long smiled: "A An, don't worry; if needed, you and your family will be protected."

Yu Kai Lang said: "Exactly, Ma Weiqun wouldn't dare come back even if he had the guts of a bear and leopard, unless he's gone mad and doesn't want to live!"

Liu Long nodded.

Actually.

If Ma Weiqun returns, if he and Yu Kai Lang can capture him, they could achieve great merit and possibly be promoted out of here to the county or city.

He was just thinking that in his heart, but he said out loud: "Say something to cheer you up; I heard tomorrow's newspaper will publish a report."

Wu An laughed, speaking frankly: "He no longer cares about these things; as long as Ma Weiqun isn't caught, this is his inner demon."

Just think: even if the authorities have laid a dragnet, Ma Weiqun, slippery as a loach, will still be caught.

But not necessarily.

Wu An's thoughts kept going back and forth.

After Yu Kai Lang and Liu Long left, he drove home; coincidentally, everyone was at the dock, today the fishing boats were being repaired, and everyone was helping on board.

He went over.

He talked about Ma Weiqun and Lin Bin's escape; after all, this isn't just his affair—if Ma Weiqun comes for revenge, everyone could be in danger.

A Qing cursed: "Damn it, how could he get away?"

"Ma Weiqun, that little bastard, has become crafty!"

"Brother, let's make a move."

Wu An froze: "What move?"

Even the professionals' dragnet didn't catch him; what can he do?

Mei Wu also said: "Right, A An, it's up to you."

Wu An asked: "What can I do?"

A Qing said: "Brother, stop pretending to be stupid; of course we get Hu Zi and the big circle to help; they find people at sea as easily as playing."

Wu An slapped his forehead: "Damn, the fever has addled my brain."

Right.

When can we go out to sea?

He's now desperate, willing to try anything, no matter how dubious, just in case it works.

Lao Fu Tou said: "Tomorrow morning."

Wu An nodded: "Good, everyone rest early today; we'll set out to sea tomorrow morning."

A Qing shouted excitedly: "Yeah, that's great!"

"Another chance to earn great merit."

"Brother, do you think the TV station will come for an interview?"

Wu An smiled: "If they come, would you dare show your face?"

A Qing shook his head: "No, I wouldn't dare."

Wu An stepped aside and talked with Fan Dali, postponing the recruitment drive until after this trip.

If Ma Weiqun isn't eliminated, his heart won't be at peace.

Since the authorities are unreliable, he has no choice but to go himself.