Chapter 2173

The words Chen Zhaozhong said sounded like a farewell to Qiangzai.

To him, Chen Zhaozhong had played the role of a father for the past ten-plus years and was the only relative in his heart, so seeing Chen Zhaozhong being arrested made him feel incomparably sad.

But Chen Zhaozhong did not want him to be too immersed in it. Police officer Lu Ming originally wanted to leave him some time to say goodbye to Qiangzai, but Chen Zhaozhong picked up his suitcase himself and said, "Officer, let's go."

Lu Ming sighed and said, "Okay, let's go."

Chen Zhaozhong asked him, "Do I need to be handcuffed?"

"No need," Lu Ming waved his hand and said, "You are only suspected of illegal overstaying, which isn't a serious crime. We will take you back, conduct a preliminary investigation first, and then take a statement. Then, specialists from the immigration bureau will come for a joint investigation. If it is confirmed that your illegal overstaying is true, we will initiate deportation procedures, and someone will be sent to put you on a plane."

Chen Zhaozhong nodded and bowed slightly very politely, saying, "I've caused you all trouble."

Hearing him say this, Lu Ming felt a bit awkward. He coughed twice and said with deep meaning: "Ahem... By the way, I have to tell you that this matter of yours isn't led by our police; it's led by the immigration bureau. I guess someone there received a report about your illegal overstaying, so they fed it back to us and asked us to assist in the arrest."

As he spoke, Lu Ming even deliberately cursed: "Damn it, I don't know who is so bored. In Chinatown, there are many people who choose to overstay illegally or smuggle in illegally, and so many haven't been reported, but you were the one reported."

Lu Ming's implication was to hint to Chen Zhaozhong and Qiangzai that this matter was someone playing tricks behind the scenes.

Chen Zhaozhong naturally knew this well, but he had long since looked past and let go of this matter, so he just smiled slightly and said, "After all, I was the one who broke the law first; it's reasonable for others to report me."

Lu Ming didn't expect Chen Zhaozhong's mindset to be so peaceful, so he said helplessly, "Fine. I've read your file; you're a smart person. Since you've already figured out the pros and cons, I won't talk nonsense here."

After saying this, he deliberately looked at Qiangzai and said, "Regarding the entire process of arrest, investigation, and confirming deportation, it usually takes five to seven days. However, your situation is obviously quite special, so the immigration bureau requested the case to be closed within three days. But, my boss was forced to retire early recently, which made me feel quite bad, so I plan to drag my feet; I estimate it can be delayed for another two or three days. You two keep this in mind; if you have any other capabilities, don't hide them—hurry up and think of a way."

Lu Ming had read Chen Zhaozhong's file and knew that he would definitely be in mortal danger upon returning to Hong Kong. He also knew that Chen Zhaozhong was a family friend of Gu Qiuyi's father. If Gu Qiuyi's family could help with this matter, perhaps he could save his life, which was why he deliberately hinted to the two of them and even indicated that he would try his best to help delay Chen Zhaozhong's deportation.

Chen Zhaozhong also understood the meaning in Lu Ming's words. He looked at Qiangzai and said seriously, "Qiangzai, don't contact anyone. I don't want to owe anyone any more favors, understand?"

"I understand, Uncle Zhong..." Qiangzai nodded while crying, but he already had his own plans in his heart.

He felt that no matter what, he had to notify Miss Gu; he was afraid that the only one who could save Uncle Zhong right now was her.

Chen Zhaozhong smiled slightly at Qiangzai at this time and turned to walk out with Lu Ming.

Qiangzai chased out of the shop and watched as Chen Zhaozhong was taken into one of the police cars.

Afterward, the entire motorcade left Chinatown with flashing, blinding police lights.

When the motorcade disappeared from sight, Qiangzai immediately returned to the shop, wanting to call Gu Qiuyi.

However, it was only then that he suddenly remembered he didn't have Gu Qiuyi's contact information.

Gu Qiuyi was a big star after all, and every time she came, she was a distinguished guest of Uncle Zhong, so Qiangzai always followed Uncle Zhong quietly and rarely had any interaction with Gu Qiuyi.

He knew that only Gu Qiuyi could save Uncle Zhong right now, but not being able to contact her still made him spin around in anxiety.

Thinking that Gu Qiuyi's concert was officially starting today, he took off his apron and said to the customers in the shop: "I have something to do; please help yourselves. I'd appreciate it if the last person to leave could help me close the door, thank you!"

After saying this, he hurried out of the shop, hailed a taxi, and headed to the performance venue.

He didn't know if he would have a chance to see Gu Qiuyi when he got to the performance venue.

But right now, this was the only way he had.