Refusing to kneel to Liang Lu! Pressing AK with one hand scares Hou Liangping to his knees

Chapter 533 A battle of wits and courage

The boss narrowed his eyes and raised his chin slightly, indicating that Qi Tongwei should also try calligraphy.

Qi Tongwei's heart tightened. He knew very well that he couldn't be too aggressive at this time, but he also couldn't show too much resistance so as not to arouse suspicion.

So he hastily declined, his face filled with panic, and said, "Boss, I really can't do it. I'm a rough man, how can I understand these elegant things? Please don't embarrass me."

However, the boss seemed determined to let Qi Tongwei show off his skills and still insisted that he put pen to paper.

Qi Tongwei knew that continuing to refuse might backfire, so he gritted his teeth and walked to the desk.

Calligraphy is indeed a profound art. To write well requires long-term practice and profound cultural background, but if you want to write badly, just doodle casually.

Qi Tongwei has actually been a leader in this area for a long time. He has profound attainments in calligraphy and can use various fonts with ease.

But at this moment, he could only pretend to be a layman.

He picked up the pen and casually wrote "The setting sun" on the paper.

After finishing, he quickly put down his pen, took two steps back, and said modestly with a shy and uneasy look on his face, "Boss, I really can't write."

"Look at this handwriting. It's simply disgusting. I'm sorry to have embarrassed you."

However, the boss was not fooled by Qi Tongwei's disguise. He stared at the words written by Qi Tongwei and looked at them carefully.

After a while, he slowly said, "Looking at your writing, I know you must be an expert."

"Although each stroke may seem chaotic, the direction of the brush and the control of the force are beyond the reach of someone who doesn't understand calligraphy."

"But since you don't want to write, I won't force you."

"I'm just curious, why did you write this?"

Qi Tongwei was shocked. He didn't expect that his boss could see through his disguise so easily.

But he quickly calmed down, his mind racing as he thought about how to answer the question.

He scratched his head and pretended to be honest and said, "Boss, please don't flatter me."

“There’s actually no special meaning behind this sentence I wrote.”

"It just suddenly occurred to me that although our place looks lively, it always feels a bit oppressive."

"It's like when the sun sets, although the scenery is beautiful, it also means that the day is coming to an end, and there is a sense of finality."

"Here I am, a bit like a small character in the sunset. I don't have any great skills, and I can only follow the big brothers to make a living."

As Qi Tongwei spoke, he secretly observed his boss's expression, hoping that his answer would satisfy the other party.

Qi Tongwei cleared his throat, a hint of caution in his eyes, and continued, "It was sunset before I came in. The afterglow outside was dyed blood red. That scene made me feel strangely moved."

"When I walked into your room, I happened to see a beam of light falling in and shining on the ram's horns. Under the light, the ram's horns looked like a watchman."

"The contrast between light and dark suddenly reminded me of the phrase 'the sun sets in the west.'"

Qi Tongwei paused, and a subtle hint of meaning flashed in his eyes.

"In fact, I have the second half of the sentence in my mind, which is 'a heartbroken person is far away.'

"In this place, although everyone seems to be busy, I always feel that everyone is like a heartbroken person adrift and without a home, not knowing what tomorrow will bring or where their destiny will be."

The boss listened quietly to Qi Tongwei's explanation, with a faint smile on his face.

After Qi Tongwei finished speaking, the boss nodded slightly and said softly: "You are indeed not simple."

Then the boss waved his hand and signaled his men to pour a cup of tea for Qi Tongwei.

Qi Tongwei looked at the steaming cup of tea and felt a little flattered.

He stood up hurriedly, took the teacup with both hands, and said respectfully, "Thank you, boss, thank you, boss."

However, the boss suddenly waved his hand, his eyes fixed on Qi Tongwei, and said to him, "You don't have to pretend."

Qi Tongwei was slightly stunned, and countless thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant.

Have you been exposed?

But there shouldn't be any obvious flaws in my performance just now.

A hint of doubt flashed across his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

He knew that he couldn't panic at this time and had to respond calmly.

The boss stared at Qi Tongwei closely and asked him, "Tell me the truth, does Long Can's imprisonment have anything to do with you?"

Although the boss's voice was calm, it revealed an unquestionable majesty.

This time, Qi Tongwei looked at him neither arrogantly nor humbly, his eyes firm and steady, completely different from his timid look just now.

He knew that this question was crucial, and if he didn't answer it well, he might end up in an irretrievable situation.

He took a deep breath, then said slowly: "Boss, I don't quite understand what you mean."

"Long Can and I have only met a few times, so I really don't know much about his affairs."

"I came here just to find a chance to make some money. I don't want to get involved in other things, and I don't have the ability to get involved."

Qi Tongwei's voice was steady and powerful, and every word he spoke was clear, making people feel that what he said was the truth.

The boss looked at Qi Tongwei quietly, as if judging the truth in his words.

The atmosphere in the room became extremely tense, as if the air had frozen.

Qi Tongwei could feel his heartbeat quickening, but he remained calm, waiting for his boss's next reaction.

There were thugs everywhere outside the house, scattered in every corner, scanning the surroundings vigilantly.

Those thugs were all big and strong with bulging muscles, showing their strength.

Their expressions are cold and serious, and at the command, they will pounce on anyone considered a threat without hesitation.

There are also two snipers watching near this base. Although Qi Tongwei cannot see their specific location, he can feel the cold gaze hidden in the dark.

It is an invisible pressure.

Qi Tongwei's eyes inadvertently fell on the fruit-cutting knife on the coffee table, which was flashing coldly under the light.

In less than a second, Qi Tongwei's brain was working rapidly, like a high-speed precision instrument, thinking about whether he could escape from this situation unscathed.

He quickly assessed the surrounding environment and the distribution of the enemy in his mind.

From the inside of the house to the thugs outside to the hidden snipers, this is a dangerous situation with layers of defense.

If he was exposed, those thugs would rush in in an instant and surround him.

Although he was agile, it was not easy for him to break through in the face of so many enemies.

And those two snipers were an even greater threat. Their bullets were extremely fast and could hit him before he had much time to react.

Even if he could use the furniture in the house to hide briefly, his range of movement was limited in the small space, making it difficult to completely avoid the sniper's sight.

Looking at the fruit-cutting knife, it might be a makeshift weapon for him, but facing numerous enemies armed with guns, the role of this knife seems very limited.

Qi Tongwei knew that although his physical fitness and combat skills were good, it was almost impossible for him to escape unscathed in this situation where the enemy outnumbered him and he was heavily surrounded.

However, he was not completely without chances. He scanned the room quickly, searching for possible escape routes and cover.

He silently calculated the distance between himself and each enemy, as well as the possibility of breaking through from different directions.

At the same time, he was also thinking about whether he could take advantage of the enemy's negligence or create some chaos to gain a chance of survival.

Qi Tongwei's eyes became more determined. He knew that he could not give up hope until the last moment.

He must remain calm and be ready to deal with any emergency that may arise. Even if there is only a glimmer of hope, he must try his best to fight for it.

Although Qi Tongwei was nervous, he still believed that the other party did not doubt his identity and decided to continue pretending. He took a deep breath and said bluntly: "It is indeed related to me."

After hearing this, the boss just took a sip of tea slowly, his movements elegant and calm, but his eyes never left Qi Tongwei.

Qi Tongwei knew that he had to speak more cleverly next in order to make his boss believe him.

He continued, "Boss, you know, in our circle, no one is blinded by money."

"Actually, Long Can and I have known each other for a long time, so long that I know all his bad deeds."

"He seems generous and magnanimous on the surface, but he's actually very shrewd."

"Every time we work together, they take most of the benefits and only give us, the little guys, some leftovers."

"Like me, I worked so hard for him, but in the end the money I got was just like the tips he gave me, which was pitifully little."

As Qi Tongwei spoke, he frowned and an expression of indignation appeared on his face.

There were sparks of anger in his eyes, as if he was really extremely dissatisfied with what Long Can had done.

"I was thinking, 'I'm not his lackey, why should I be working like a slave for him and not even get the pay I deserve?'"

"This kind of person is selfish and only cares about making money for himself. He doesn't care about the lives of those around him at all."

"Boss, if you were him, would you keep him?"

As Qi Tongwei spoke, he secretly observed the other person's expression.

He noticed that the boss raised his eyebrows slightly. This subtle movement made Qi Tongwei's heart tighten suddenly. He didn't know what this movement meant, was it doubt or approval?

But he still pretended to be calm, continued to maintain an angry expression, and waited for his boss's response.

He silently calculated in his mind that if the boss believed him, then he could further gain the boss's trust, thereby going deeper into the criminal gang and obtaining more intelligence.

But if the boss doesn't believe it, then he must be prepared to deal with danger and find a way to escape from this seemingly desperate place.

The boss looked at Qi Tongwei with a smile and said slowly: "You know the relationship between Long Can and me. Have you thought about the price of telling me this?"

Qi Tongwei's heart trembled, but there was no fear on his face.

He suddenly leaned back in his chair, his body showing a relaxed posture, and said nonchalantly: "I had already thought of the worst-case scenario when I attacked him. It doesn't matter now."

"Since I dared to do it, I have already considered all the consequences."

Qi Tongwei paused, staring at his boss, and continued, "But you need someone from Xia Country to take over this matter. I am someone who can short Long Can, and I am definitely your best choice."

"You see, Long Can has made too many mistakes in this matter. His greed and selfishness have caused him to lose many opportunities and made him many enemies in this circle."

"But I'm different."

"I understand the market in Xia Country, the rules there, and I have my own connections."

"The benefits I can bring to you are definitely much greater than Long Can."

As Qi Tongwei spoke, he gestured with his hands, trying to make his words more convincing.

"I can open up channels with Xia Country to make our business go more smoothly."

"Whether it's the transportation of people or the trading of goods, I can arrange it properly."

"Besides, I'm a person who knows how to be grateful. If you give me this opportunity, I will definitely be loyal to you and complete the tasks you have assigned to me perfectly."

The boss listened to Qi Tongwei quietly without any expression.

He took out a gun from his pocket, and the gun gleamed with a cold metallic luster in the light.

The boss began to clean the gun slowly and steadily, his movements skillful and graceful.

As he cleaned his gun, he said, "You seem so confident about this. Are you so sure that I won't attack you?"

Qi Tongwei looked at the gun in his boss's hand and his heart tightened slightly, but his eyes remained firm.

He said, "It's not about you, it's about money."

“People die for money and birds die for food.”

"You are a wise man. You must know that in this world, there are no eternal friends or eternal enemies, only eternal interests."

"I can bring you benefits, that's enough."

"If you attack me now, you will lose a good opportunity to make money."

"I believe you wouldn't be so stupid."

Qi Tongwei's words echoed in the room.

He knew that he was on the brink of life and death, and every word he said could determine his fate.

He could only hope that his boss's pursuit of profit would make him let him go and accept his proposal.

The boss suddenly raised his gun without warning, and the black muzzle was instantly aimed at Qi Tongwei.

Qi Tongwei was shocked, but he knew it was a test and he had to continue pretending.

His body suddenly stiffened, pretending to be nervous and at a loss, his hands subconsciously grasped the chair handles on both sides tightly, and his finger joints turned white from the force.

His eyes widened instantly, filled with fear, like a prey suddenly targeted by a hunter, his eyes fixed on the muzzle of the gun.

There was no expression on the boss's face.

His finger was on the trigger, and the bullet could be fired with just the slightest movement.

Qi Tongwei could feel his heart beating wildly.

His breathing also became rapid, and was particularly clear in the silent room.

However, just when Qi Tongwei thought he might really be in danger, the boss's mouth corners suddenly rose slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile.

Immediately afterwards, he turned his arm slightly, and the muzzle of the gun instantly pointed at the target behind Qi Tongwei.

"Bang!" A gunshot broke the silence in the room.

The bullet whizzed towards the target and hit the center of the target accurately. The huge impact force caused the target to shake slightly.

The boss put down his gun, looked at Qi Tongwei with a playful look on his face, and said to Qi Tongwei: "It was just a joke, you are right."

Qi Tongwei then breathed a sigh of relief. It was as if all the strength had been drained from his body, and he collapsed into the chair.

He wiped the beads of sweat from his forehead with his hand, his face still frightened as he stammered, "Boss, that's a bit too much of a joke."

There was a slight tremor in his voice.

The boss looked at Qi Tongwei's reaction and seemed very satisfied.

He placed the gun on the table, leaned back in his chair, and said, "You have some courage, boy."

"However, this is also a test for you."

"You have to be brave to get by in this place."

Qi Tongwei nodded quickly and said, "Yes, boss."

"You're right."

"I know that to work for you, I have to stand the test."

In his heart, he was secretly glad that his performance just now did not reveal any flaws, and at the same time he became more vigilant. He knew that in this dangerous place, there might be many more such tests.