12dz Chapter 216 A Modern-Day Chen Shimei
Chapter 216 A Modern-Day Chen Shimei
Qi Tongwei took out a cigarette, handed her one, and even lit it for her in a friendly manner. Hua Mudan didn't expect that this policeman was not just saying one thing and doing another.
She'd seen all sorts of men in nightclubs, from police officers to high-ranking officials like mayors and district heads. During the day, they'd act all respectable, always talking about serving the people, but at night, they'd be incredibly perverted, bringing at least seven or eight girls to keep them company. Their clever minds were also exceptionally good at doing bad things.
Hua Mudan took a puff of her cigarette and choked a little; it still wasn't as smooth as imported fine cigarettes.
"Officer, please ask whatever you want to ask."
Qi Tongwei kept one company. You have to be on your toes when listening to the stories told by the hostesses at the nightclub; the stories are full of the most authentic human nature.
"Does Bai Jie have any familiar customers? I saw in the photo that the watch she's wearing looks like a Cartier. Imported goods aren't cheap, are they? Even if you have the money, you might not be able to buy one."
Hua Mudan exhaled a puff of smoke. "Officer, your observation skills are truly impressive. That watch is indeed a Cartier, a gift from a Hong Kong businessman to Bai Jie."
Do you have that Hong Kong businessman's contact information?
Hua Mudan hesitated for a moment, "I have his business card, but I don't know if it's real or fake. The Hong Kong boss is indeed very generous. Every time he comes to the nightclub, he brings several girls to accompany him. Of course, his favorite is Bai Jie, and he's the most generous to her."
As expected of a man, he prioritizes sharing his affections equally. The 90s were the most comfortable time for Hong Kong men on the mainland. Even truck drivers could keep several beautiful mistresses. There was even a whole street of mistresses in Shenzhen.
"Bai Jie is the top hostess at the nightclub, so many people must be jealous of her. What's her personality like? Is she the kind of person who likes to compete?"
Hua Mudan shook her head. "No, Bai Jie is a woman with a tragic fate. She was forced into this line of work. Her parents favored sons over daughters and were always demanding money from her. If she didn't bring money home, they would force her to marry. They even took the bride price, but Bai Jie still secretly ran away. In the end, she had no choice but to become a nightclub hostess instead of a waitress. Her parents were happy as long as she had money and didn't care whether she lived or died outside."
When Qi Tongwei looked at the peony and talked about Bai Jie's tragic life, he didn't seem to be gritting his teeth or filled with righteous indignation. Instead, he was very calm and had a kind of worldly-wise composure.
Does Bai Jie have a boyfriend?
Hua Mudan took a deep drag on her cigarette, then suddenly became agitated. "Yes, there is. An ungrateful bastard. Bai Jie worked to support him through college and graduate school. Three months ago, he broke up with Bai Jie, saying they weren't compatible and he'd pay her back later. Damn it, this kind of man is utterly shameless."
"So you look down on Bai Jie for being a prostitute? Then stop pretending to be so high and mighty before. You spent Bai Jie's money, and now you realize it's not clean?"
Hua Mudan felt particularly sorry for Bai Jie. Just thinking about Bai Jie's ungrateful, heartless boyfriend made her feel uneasy, even without swearing. She wished she could chop him into ninety-nine pieces and feed them to the dogs. Even dogs know who treats them well. Damn it, some people just have no conscience.
"Excuse me, officer, just thinking about that bastard makes me want to swear."
Holy crap, he's a modern-day Chen Shimei!
Qi Tongwei despised this kind of man. If he had any backbone, he should have stood up for himself from the start. Don't try to have your cake and eat it too. As the old saying goes, "The righteous are often from humble backgrounds, while the ungrateful are often from the educated."
"This kind of man deserves to be condemned, and he's absolutely right to be. As a man, I feel ashamed."
Hua Mudan laughed and said, "Officer, you're quite different from other police officers; you're actually standing up for a young lady."
Qi Tongwei flicked his cigarette ash. As a man who had been deeply involved in short videos for many years, he was no good either, and had long since lost his innocence, but he was still kind-hearted and couldn't bear to see people suffer.
"No profession is inherently superior or inferior. I am a police officer, and my duty is to fight crime and bring justice to the victims."
When Lan Ying heard this, she felt that Qi Tongwei was faking it. The leader was indeed a leader. In order to solve the case, he could even pretend to empathize with a prostitute.
For some reason, Hua Mudan believed Qi Tongwei's words. Could this be the charm of a scumbag?
Having gotten the young lady to open up, Qi Tongwei naturally seized the opportunity, "Have you met Bai Jie's boyfriend?"
Hua Mudan was furious. "No, Bai Jie is too stupid. She drinks herself into oblivion every day for a jerk and ended up getting involved with drugs."
Lan Ying quickly asked, "Who supplied Bai Jie with drugs?"
"Officer, I don't know about that. Nightclubs are places where all sorts of people mingle; some customers even bring their own."
Hua Mudan dared not reveal the source of the drugs, for doing so would cost her her life. Even if she wasn't afraid of death, she didn't necessarily want to die.
Lan Ying didn't believe it and wanted to ask more, but Qi Tongwei waved her off.
Couples usually take photos to commemorate the occasion, but have you ever seen those photos?
Hua Mudan was grateful that Qi Tongwei didn't press the issue of drugs further. "I saw him once, in a photo taken at the gate of Tianhe University. The man was wearing glasses, looked refined and scholarly, but I can't remember what he looked like."
Qi Tongwei pressed further, "Do you know what her boyfriend's name is?"
Hua Mudan shook her head. "I don't know. Bai Jie rarely mentions her boyfriend. I guess that bastard doesn't want others to know about him and has already made plans."
The first sword strike after landing is to slay the one you love. Bai Jie's boyfriend is named Wu Yong. After graduating with a master's degree, he stayed at the university and is now dating his supervisor's daughter. If he marries his supervisor's daughter, his future will be bright. Why would he marry a prostitute?
Whether you're a man or a woman, never try to move someone's heart; in the end, you'll only hurt yourself.
There are many people like Wu Yong in society. They are selfish and will stop at nothing to achieve their goals. However, they are also the most knowledgeable about the law. At most, you can criticize them for being morally corrupt and having questionable character, but that does not prevent them from becoming rich and powerful. In the end, honest people with a strong sense of morality become slaves at the bottom of society.
Is Bai Jie's boyfriend studying at Tianhe University?
Hua Mudan thought for a moment, "Yes, they should be graduating this year."
Qi Tongwei had a general understanding of Bai Jie's personal situation. It seemed that Old Li from the criminal investigation team was not being honest. Perhaps the criminal investigation team had found a photo of the two of them together. Usually, murder cases are investigated starting with the people around them. No wonder Chen Zhihu was so confident. They suspected that the murderer was Bai Jie's boyfriend.
"By the way, what was the name of that loud and arrogant man from earlier? Does he frequent nightclubs?"
"You mean Young Master Kang? He only arrived in the last six months. He has a terrible temper and is quick to hit or yell at people. Everyone thinks he's crazy, but he's incredibly generous, like he's rolling in money. Sometimes he'll inexplicably throw money around in the private room."
Despite his young age, Kang Haitao has an unpredictable temper. Hua Mudan can move effortlessly among various men, and sometimes even she can't handle him. The girls who spend the night with him suffer both physically and mentally.
Qi Tongwei seemed to have discovered something, "So what is the relationship between this Young Master Kang and Bai Jie?"
Hua Mudan hesitated because Manager Dong had told the nightclub girls never to anger Young Master Kang, as they couldn't afford to offend him.
Now that Bai Jie has died tragically, Hua Mudan, as her friend, wants the police to give her justice.
"Bai Jie accompanied Young Master Kang once, and the next day she was beaten up and covered in bruises, spending half a month in the hospital. When I asked Bai Jie about it later, she only said that Young Master Kang was not human and was a pervert."
Qi Tongwei sensed a fear on Hua Mudan's face when she talked about Young Master Kang. She had also suffered that kind of humiliation and had barely managed to survive out of Young Master Kang's house. Just thinking about it gave her nightmares.