Chapter 148: Big Boss Dong Cuiqin
by xennovelChapter 148: Big Boss Dong Cuiqin
A fleet of police cars raced at top speed toward S County.
“Dong Cuiqin, female, 67, from S County. At 16 she left home to work; at 18 she returned pregnant and gave birth to Dong Qi…”
“After giving birth, Dong Cuiqin spent ten years working away by 20; at 30, she began raising her son; at 34, she left again—and in the same year, she spent two years abroad with Dong Qi before returning… At 39, Dong Cuiqin and Dong Qi left once more.”
“At 41, Dong Cuiqin settled in her hometown alone and never left again… Meanwhile, her son Dong Qi, while carving his own path, typically returns home for two or three months each year.”
“At 45, through an introduction, Dong Cuiqin began cohabiting with a widowed man from her village…”
Guo Qiang, holding a report, finished his briefing and glanced at Xiao Yu, who had his eyes closed in repose. “Is it her?”
Xiao Yu replied calmly, “You’d know if you’d seen her.”
Why didn’t we check Dong Qi’s house from the start?
By a twist of fate, the case had unraveled rather smoothly.
We first headed to the initial crime scene of the fallen Criminal Police officer Bu Wenhui.
Following the trail, we ventured into another province, unintentionally overlooking Dong Qi’s house.
No, it wasn’t mere coincidence—it was a series of unfortunate missteps!
No one would expect the leader of the criminal gang…
to be a rural old man in his sixties!
Xiao Yu’s mind finally cleared.
All the inconsistencies had found their rational explanations.
Yes, only family would never betray one another.
Otherwise, why would the head of a criminal gang—despite having built a vast empire—
continue to play second fiddle instead of turning traitor?
Because they are mother and son!
Then what about the murder of Criminal Police officer Bu Wenhui?
Dong Qi could have easily escaped, yet he returned to commit murder.
Does that add up?
It does.
Remember, at the start of the investigation, Bu Wenhui had visited the village several times and went to Dong Qi’s house repeatedly.
Key point: he had an argument with Dong Qi’s mother, Dong Cuiqin!
For twenty years, Dong Qi never betrayed his mother. Though he committed heinous acts, he remained a filial son.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t be returning home year after year to spend time with her.
A criminal with over a dozen lives on his hands, who treats his peers as mere tools for profit—yet still a devoted son.
Ironic, isn’t it?
When he mistakenly believed a policeman had bullied his mother, what do you think he did?
The policeman?
In Dong Qi’s eyes, his peers were nothing more than instruments to be manipulated for profit.
Would he care about a policeman’s life?
That also explains the gruesome state of Bu Wenhui’s body:
limbs shattered, eyes gouged, tongue severed… and finally, his throat slit!
……
A police car pulled into the village and halted at the Dong residence.
Xiao Yu stepped out and walked into the Dong household’s courtyard.
“Woof woof woof…”
A stray dog howled in the yard.
Xiao Yu squinted and shot the dog a cold look; its barking abruptly ceased.
And not only that.
The stray let out a mournful wail, then, tail between its legs, dashed back to its kennel!
What was causing this?
The answer is simple.
What kind of stray would dare face someone wielding Bear Force?
In that instant, Xiao Yu activated his system skill: Bear Force!
Perhaps triggered by the barking, an old man emerged from a nearby house.
Seeing Xiao Yu and Guo Qiang, the old man asked in a puzzled tone, “Who are you looking for?”
“We’re here for Dong Cuiqin. She should be at home, right?”
Xiao Yu stepped up to the old man, flashing his police ID. “Police!”
The old man’s expression shifted slightly as he nodded and opened the door.
Xiao Yu and Guo Qiang entered the house.
Outside in the yard,
numerous police cars were parked, along with a military vehicle.
A squad of SWAT officers and Armed Police surrounded the Dong residence.
They poured out of the vehicles like dumplings falling from a steamer, completely encircling the home.
Does it have to be this extravagant?
Even if Dong Cuiqin were confirmed as the criminal gang’s boss, she was still just an old woman.
And without confirmation, was such a massive show really necessary?
The special forces would be deployed when arresting Dong Qi.
This case had already escalated beyond imagination!
……
Xiao Yu recalled that rural houses usually weren’t very immaculate.
Not because they were dirty or cluttered,
but because most rural floors were cement.
They had brick kangs and outdoor stoves.
Naturally, dust would settle, giving everything a dull appearance.
Yet the Dong house stood out—its floors were wooden, and instead of a kang, it featured a small oil burner for heating.
The kitchen even boasted a gas range with an extractor, and there was air conditioning inside…
The decor was as refined as anything in the city!
Xiao Yu’s discerning eye noted that the place was worth at least several hundred thousand.
The high-end solid wood flooring alone would set you back no less than 50,000 to 60,000.
Watching such upscale decor, Xiao Yu’s expression turned ice-cold.
Because he knew every single penny of it was paid in blood!
Entering the main house, he found a grand hall.
There, a stylish old lady sat on a sofa watching TV.
Her appearance defied her age; she looked more in her fifties than 67.
The old lady gave Xiao Yu a calm, measured glance.
How would you describe those eyes?
They were serene, as if they’d endured countless storms and seen too much.
She was none other than Dong Cuiqin!
“They’re police,” the old man stated.
“Police?”
Dong Cuiqin’s face darkened. “What are you doing here? Are you harassing an old woman? I’ve told you, I don’t even know where my son is…”
“Cut the act,”
Xiao Yu interrupted, fixing his gaze on Dong Cuiqin. “A woman with such calm eyes wouldn’t be so easily riled.”
Dong Cuiqin fell silent; a flash of cold determination flickered in her eyes before they turned numb.
“We’re here to tell you that we caught your son.”
Xiao Yu smirked as Dong Cuiqin’s expression shifted abruptly. “And we’re also here to arrest you… Big Boss!”
Dong Cuiqin’s body trembled briefly.
She quickly regained her composure—her face betraying no fear, only a spark of curiosity. “My son betrayed me?”
She had actually admitted it!
Xiao Yu sneered, “Not your son. He’s too filial.”
“Ha.”
Dong Cuiqin laughed. “Then that’s good—I didn’t raise him for nothing.”
“A perfect display of filial piety.”
Xiao Yu stated coolly, “After you’ve faced your trial and been brought to the execution ground, I hope you can still smile. I wonder—will you be executed first, or will your son?”
There’s no need for an execution ground now—Dong Cuiqin couldn’t even manage a smile.
Fear began to shimmer in her once calm eyes.
Older people fear death more than anyone.
The moment the handcuffs clicked into place,
Dong Cuiqin collapsed to the ground, muttering incoherently.
Yet Xiao Yu chuckled.
Indeed, Heaven has its own justice.
These wrongdoers will never see their bloodline continue—they’ll be cut off!
They’ll be wiped from this world like sweeping away garbage, leaving no trace…