Chapter 1552 - 1553: Interrogation
For the Cat Hunter, the urgent matter right now is to handle the aftermath properly.
After all, Zhao Gongming and Wu Dayong know too much.
Knowing too much in itself is a crime.
A crime that, at times like this, requires you to keep silent or face a death sentence.
The Cat Hunter is pondering how to take action?
There’s no question of whether to strike ruthlessly; the need to utterly eliminate future troubles is an unavoidable, necessary response.
The Cat Hunter has two choices before him: the first is to act from the inside, risking the sacrifice of a mole to kill Zhao Gongming and Wu Dayong at any cost.
The second option is to act from the outside, leveraging their weaknesses to threaten them, ensuring they keep silent to prevent harmful leaks.
"Given the horror and fearsome nature of the Terminator, there’s little chance he’ll give us an opening. Trying to strike ruthlessly from the inside would likely find no opportunity, and even if one arises, it’s likely a trap set deliberately by Ye Fan to lure and eliminate our mole, much like how Zhao Gongming led us to suffer a heavy loss this time."
"Hence, this strategy is unwise; the risk is too great, and the chances of success are negligible."
"It seems much simpler to approach from the outside; as long as we control Wu Dayong’s elderly mother, Wu Dayong will certainly keep his mouth shut, revealing nothing."
"Zhao Gongming, the cowardly weakling, is the same way."
"When faced with threats to their family, Zhao Gongming would rather die than implicate us."
The Cat Hunter assessed the risks, weighed the pros and cons, and ultimately decided to act from the outside. The reasoning behind this decision was to operate under Ye Fan’s radar, avoiding reckless actions directly in Ye Fan’s presence.
He maintains a subtle fear and apprehension when facing the problem of Ye Fan.
It’s this cautious mentality that entirely stems from the shadow cast by the renowned name of the Terminator.
The weight of his name is daunting, making relaxation an uneasy feat for the Cat Hunter.
"Approaching from the outside, capturing Wu Dayong’s mother, monitoring Zhao Gongming’s family, and seizing opportunities to act decisively." Once the Cat Hunter devised a plan, he instructed, "Temporarily have all moles lie low, refrain from any actions unless significant situations arise; otherwise, everyone is strictly prohibited from taking unauthorized actions."
Always patient, Cheng Mu had been waiting by the phone for instructions from the Cat Hunter, and only responded once instructed.
Cheng Mu had her own reservations and quietly remarked, "Kidnapping Zhao Gongming’s family is a serious matter. Not to mention the protection due to Zhao Gongming’s job nature; even if successful, the impact of this action is dreadful and would be enough to anger the action group and incite the institution’s collective wrath. Is it worth it to do so?"
She had to factor in these concerns, given the extensive implications.
"At this point, we must fight with all our might, or else the cunning of Zhao Gongming and Wu Dayong will keep us on edge."
"Some risk is inevitable when our war with Ye Fan has genuinely begun. There’s no need to worry excessively; that’s our advantage. To achieve our goals, we can be unscrupulous, whereas Ye Fan and his people cannot, so we should not fret; it’s Ye Fan and his team who should worry."
The Cat Hunter said coldly and defiantly.
"Alright, I understand." Cheng Mu vowed, "I will personally handle this and resolve it thoroughly."
"I await your good news." The Cat Hunter said, expectant.
"I won’t let you down." Cheng Mu assured.
After hanging up, Cheng Mu solemnly looked at Yang Chu and said seriously, "Handling the aftermath is particularly important and requires our personal attention to resolve."
"No problem, I’m only concerned with getting the job done, not anything else." Yang Chu said nonchalantly.
"Wu Dayong is your apprentice; by controlling Wu Dayong’s elderly mother, Wu Dayong, given his wits, won’t reveal anything detrimental to us." Cheng Mu looked at Yang Chu and asked, "Is there any difficulty in having you undertake this task?"
"I’m paid to resolve problems; do you really think I’d worry about such trivial sentiments?" Yang Chu chuckled.
"Hearing that puts my mind at ease." Cheng Mu smiled happily.
After finalizing their arrangements, Yang Chu went to abduct Wu Dayong’s mother.
Cheng Mu personally took matters into her own hands, proceeding to monitor Zhao Gongming’s family, awaiting an opportunity to implement the kidnapping plan.
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Interrogation room.
Ye Fan sat in front of Zhao Gongming, his expression stony.
Zhao Gongming’s complexion was ashen, filled with shame.
"You know the interrogation process; you know the crimes you’ve committed." Ye Fan looked into Zhao Gongming’s eyes, calmly asking, "Do you have anything to say?"
"..." Zhao Gongming hesitated, glanced at Ye Fan, then lowered his head and murmured softly like a mosquito, "I have nothing to say."
"Is this your attitude?" Ye Fan sneered, unceremoniously saying, "Do you really want to die this way, carrying the shame and letting everyone who knows you, including your family, live in the shadow of your betrayal?"
These words stung Zhao Gongming’s heart.
Ye Fan’s merciless demeanor broke through Zhao Gongming’s psychological defenses a bit.
Death, Zhao Gongming greatly feared.
More so, he feared his family being pointed at and ridiculed, living in a loathsome atmosphere.
Zhao Gongming closed his eyes in pain, tears streaming down.
Tasting the bitter flavor of tears trickling into his mouth, he said hopelessly, "What can I do now? What could possibly be done? The blunder is already irreversible, a fact that cannot change."
"There’s one way of dying that can serve as a release; dying heroically is your best fate. Given your extraordinary status, if your deeds were publicized, it would severely damage the organization’s reputation." Ye Fan stated calmly, "This is the best I can offer you; don’t hope for any other possibilities. Having this end is already uncommon."
"I understand, thank you." Zhao Gongming gratefully bowed to Ye Fan.
After calming down, Zhao Gongming looked at Ye Fan and said, "I know you want me to cooperate, to provide everything I know, and I want those criminals apprehended, but I can’t do that?"
"What are you apprehensive about?" Ye Fan inquired calmly.
"Those executioners are all cold-blooded devils. The moment I disclose secrets, the next moment my family would fall victim to their cruelty. I am certain such a tragedy would occur, which is why I can’t speak, even in death." Zhao Gongming said with uncontrollable grief.