Chapter 1815 Reply to SMS

George asked doubtfully, "How can you save me? Our consulate has already known that I was arrested. Our diplomats will soon help us negotiate. There is no need for you to save me!"

Hai Changchun sighed, “George, do you know that some of the smuggled goods this time are related to a major case in our country? Even if your country’s diplomats protest through diplomatic channels, there is no way to properly resolve this matter.”

At this point, Hai Changchun deliberately lowered his voice: "You should be very clear that our country's system is very special. This case involves system problems. If it goes wrong, you will be sentenced to death. I am taking a big risk by coming here to save you."

After hearing this, George looked a little unhappy: "Mr. Hai, please don't lie to me, is this matter so serious?"

Hai Changchun said, "Don't you watch the news? Have you heard anything about the arson case in Jiangtou City?"

George thought for a moment and said, "I have some impression. This incident has spread on the Internet. It is said that the fire killed several senior officials in your country."

Hai Changchun said: "Yes, the colorless and odorless gasoline that the murderer used to commit the crime is the kind I asked you to bring..."

"what?"

George's eyes widened immediately: "Could this matter have anything to do with you?"

Hai Changchun smiled bitterly and said, "Of course it doesn't matter. I just told you that these fuels have a big market in China. I asked you to bring some here so that we can make money together! I never expected that you would be caught, and this fuel happens to be an important clue to solve the case!"

"Now that you've been arrested, the truth can no longer be hidden. Think about it, so many high-ranking officials in our country have died. How can we two get away with this crime? I'm saving you, and I'm also saving myself, so you don't have to doubt my sincerity at all."

At that time, foreign descriptions of my country were often linked to words such as cruelty and inhumanity. In particular, many countries had abolished the death penalty, but my country still used the death penalty, which had been retained for thousands of years in order to deter criminals.

A foreigner like George has been brainwashed by the media since he was a child. In addition, Hai Changchun, his old friend, is also deeply trusted by him. For a moment, he was actually scared to death.

"Mr. Hai, I am a US citizen. Do you dare to shoot me?"

Hai Changchun sighed, "American citizens are not exempt from death penalty. If you commit a crime, it depends on the crime. If it's just smuggling, you may be sentenced to more than ten or twenty years, and then you will be deported back to your country after you are released from prison. If you are defined as an accomplice to arson, then you will most likely be shot."

While speaking, Hai Changchun made a throat-cutting gesture towards George.

George was terrified. He struggled and said, "It's impossible. The person who interrogated me just now didn't say that."

Hai Changchun said helplessly: "We are old friends. Don't you believe me but the people who are interrogating you? In their eyes, you are just some performance. They don't ask you about fuel. They are just concerned about your country's attitude towards you."

"You should know your country very well. Your government will not choose to go to war with China or impose certain economic sanctions on you, right?"

George shook his head and said, "You are kidding. I am just an ordinary citizen, not the Secretary of State. Of course, you cannot change the national policy for me."

Hai Changchun said: "These investigators are all waiting for news. As long as your country's attitude is not particularly harsh and the pressure is bearable, they will treat you in another way. I think you should understand what I mean."

George said dejectedly, "Is this what you call in your country, courtesy before force?"

Courtesy first and then soldiers?

Hai Changchun knew that this idiom was not used in this way, but he was too lazy to care about it: "It's up to you to interpret it however you want. Anyway, there are only two ways in front of you. One is to listen to me and let me rescue you. The other is to wait for those investigators to grab your throat..."

George thought for a moment and said, "Mr. Hai, of course I trust you. Just tell me what you want me to do. I don't want to die."

Hai Changchun nodded and said, "Think carefully, where did you get this batch of colorless and odorless fuel? Who is the seller? And who bought this fuel some time ago?"

George said: "These issues are too complicated. I need to investigate before I know the results."

Hai Changchun pulled out a satellite phone from his pocket, handed it to George and said, "Hurry up, we can't delay for long!"

George said in surprise: "Oh, Mr. Hai, I can actually access the phone here! Don't worry, I will call my partner in the United States right away. He should have records of the questions you asked!"

Hai Changchun said: "Hurry up, the sooner you get the news, the sooner I can rescue you. If you behave well, you don't even have to admit the crime of smuggling."

"really?"

George was overjoyed and said, "Mr. Hai, you are really powerful. I, I have even thought of my will just now..."

George made the sign of a cross on his chest and began to contact his partners in the United States.

In Yangcheng, the conversation between Liu Fusheng and Tang Shaoying continued.

Tang Shaoying said: "Secretary Liu, you should know that your so-called reasons are not convincing in the face of national interests and our country's international image, because you cannot provide any solid evidence, including those foreigners, who have no confessions."

Liu Fusheng shook his head and said, "Secretary Tang, the decision you make now is very important. You should think more about your reputation."

reputation?

Tang Shaoying understood what Liu Fusheng meant. After all, for such a big matter, the Guangdong Province would definitely hold a meeting to discuss solutions. If he took the lead in expressing his intention to let these smugglers go, many people would definitely have a negative view of him, and his reputation in the government and the underworld would be greatly affected.

Wise men are pragmatic; foolish men seek fame.

Tang Shaoying said word by word: "My personal reputation is nothing compared to the image of the country. As a state cadre, I must first be responsible for the country, and then my personal success or failure."

Liu Fusheng smiled and was about to speak when his cell phone started vibrating.

He lowered his head to reply to a message, and not long after, his phone buzzed again.

Tang Shaoying said in a deep voice: "Secretary Liu, don't you even know the most basic courtesy? If you have any opinions about me, you can just say it out loud. There's no need to express it in this way."

Liu Fusheng smiled and said, "Secretary Tang, I just received an important text message. Sorry, sorry."

Tang Shaoying sneered and was about to say something, but Liu Fusheng stood up and said, "Since you have made a decision, there is no need for us to continue chatting."