Chapter 128 The right to remain silent
The assassination in the downtown area of the pedestrian street did not cause much commotion because the situation was too sudden and the killer used a silenced pistol. But for Tang Xingyou and others, they still have lingering palpitations when they recall this scene.
Seeing Zhao Ji and Xu Haibao return safely, the people who stayed in the hotel breathed a sigh of relief. After today's incident, Tang Xingyou and others really understood what Xu Haibao said before, and the salvage industry is indeed very dangerous.
When it was time to rest, Tang Xingyou, who was in the same room as Zhao Ji, suddenly said, "Tiger Shark, what do you think of the previous events?"
"Helm, what do you want to say?"
"I mean, you shouldn't have been protecting us, you were supposed to be protecting the swordfish. After all, he's our head!"
Even when they were in the army, Tang Xingyou and Zhao Ji were both Xu Haibao's predecessors. But now that the two of them are accepting Xu Haibao's employment, Tang Xingyou feels that the main and secondary are clear. In case of danger, Zhao Ji should protect Xu Haibao the most.
Regarding what Tang Xingyou said, Zhao Ji also said helplessly: "It was the swordfish who reminded me that there was a situation, and it was he who asked me to protect your safety." In fact, don't you think the swordfish is mysterious? His methods are beyond our imagination!"
"What do you mean?"
"The killer shot earlier! At the killer's level, that shot shouldn't be crooked. But you should see, there is nothing wrong with the swordfish. That killer would drop the gun to the ground because his hand was injured!"
"You didn't make the injury?"
Because the previous scene happened so suddenly, Tang Xingyou didn't know much about the scene. After listening to Zhao Ji's words, Tang Xingyou was also surprised. He always thought that the killer's injury was caused by Zhao Ji.
Looking at Zhao Ji, who was shaking his head, he said cautiously: "Although I haven't dealt with swordfish before, I can feel that swordfish is very powerful." Even if I wanted to fight him, I guess I would have a good chance of losing.
The killer from before, also the swordfish, reminded me to be vigilant. As far as my personal analysis is concerned, the swordfish is not simple, and there should be some unknown means. The killer wants to kill him, but I'm afraid it's not that easy!"
Listening to what Zhao Ji said, Tang Xingyou didn't refute anything, but continued: "Tiger Shark, you have been here for a while, and you should know what the swordfish is like. It's a bit of a dangerous trip, but he's really nice to us.
The security team will be expanded in the later stage, and I hope you can help introduce a few more old comrades-in-arms to come over. I think it's an opportunity for us to work hard with Swordfish. Most importantly, you should like this kind of life the most, right?"
As a member of the former frogman elite team of the army, Zhao Ji has also participated in many actual combat missions. The smoke of gunpowder and the test of life and death are not unfamiliar to them. On the other hand, after retiring, it is difficult for them to come into contact with this kind of blood and fire battle scenes.
If Tang Xingyou said that they had rarely experienced such an incident before. But for Zhao Ji and others, this kind of scene is really not a big scene for them. If you have the opportunity to relive it, I believe they will also feel that the blood is still there.
"Don't worry, when I return to Xiangjiang this time, a few of my old comrades-in-arms should come over to have a look. Although they have been retired for several years, they still yearn for the life of the army. As long as the conditions are right, they should stay!"
After these two incidents, Zhao Ji also knew that Xu Haibao had been grouped for the salvage team before, which was also very necessary. As far as the current manpower is concerned, that group is understaffed, and it is imperative to replenish the manpower.
Since Xu Haibao handed over the security group to him, Zhao Ji will also do his best to improve the security group that Xu Haibao wants to see. When you get on board the ship and go to sea in the future, you can also take on the responsibility of protecting the salvage ship and its team members.
The more they come into contact with Xu Haibao, Zhao Ji and the others will find out that some things about Xu Haibao are actually normal. It's just that Xu Haibao refused to say it explicitly, and Zhao Ji and the others wouldn't ask. After all, everyone has their own secrets!
At the moment, Ben Sen, who was waiting for news in Xiangjiang, received a text message from an unknown number, with only four short words on it: 'Operation failed'. Receiving this text message, Benson also felt very incredulous.
Immediately dialed a phone call, and after the phone was connected, Benson said very directly: "What's the matter?"
"We are also investigating the specific situation! The person who carried out the mission has been controlled by the police. This matter is not small, and it has been decided that it is not appropriate to send people to do it for the time being. You can choose to cancel or continue this single mission!"
"Damn, it's just an ordinary mainland veteran, how could you miss it?"
"He has bodyguards by his side, and he should be very professional bodyguards. Why did it fail, we are also investigating!"
After listening to the other party's simple explanation, Benson finally did not cancel the assassination order he had placed earlier. In Bensen's opinion, if Xu Haibao is not killed, then his loss this time will be too great. This breath, he has to come out no matter what!
It's a pity that after getting up from the hotel the next day, Xu Haibao and his entourage did not stay in the hotel for long, and directly asked the hotel to arrange a vehicle to send them to the airport. At noon, Xu Haibao and his entourage appeared at Xiangjiang International Airport.
The red snapper who came to pick up the plane was also surprised: "Tiger shark, why did you come back so soon?"
"Let's talk about it later!"
From Zhao Ji's tone, the red sea bream who stayed in Xiangjiang somewhat felt that the atmosphere was a little wrong. Fortunately, everyone returned safely, which is not a bad thing after all. Not long after, the two cars disappeared outside the airport.
At the same time, Benson also received a message from Xinjiapo. Upon learning that Xu Haibao had suddenly returned to Xiangjiang, Ben Sen also felt threatened. I began to wonder if I was going to leave Xiangjiang for a while recently.
From Lauren being cheated before, to Xu Haibao's successful escape, Benson also realized that something was wrong with the situation. But he didn't know that after returning to Xiangjiang, Xu Haibao contacted the Xiangjiang police as soon as possible.
When the two cars driven by the red snapper had just arrived at the residence, Ma Zai, who was in charge of monitoring the red snapper group, soon ushered in the police who broke down the door. Looking at the police who suddenly appeared, Ma Tsai, who was carrying out surveillance, was captured.
Faced with Xu Haibao and lawyer Zhao Jinyan, who appeared with the police, these horses quickly confessed that they were hired by Bensen to monitor Xu Haibao and his party. With this testimony, it can also be shown that Benson is in breach of contract.
The photos taken by these horses were retrieved, and the police in charge of arresting them also had better corroboration. That is, when they arrested Lauren and his party at sea, Xu Haibao and his team members did not go out, and stayed in the apartment to rest!
Sending away these policemen who were in charge of arresting, Xu Haibao looked at Zhao Jinyan and said: "Barrister, leave the rest to you! With these Ma Zai's confessions, I believe it shouldn't be a problem to get back my commission agreement, right?"
"Yes, but are you sure you want to cancel your auction?"
In the name of your firm, send a lawyer's letter to Subifu's headquarters and Xiangjiang branch. If the people at Subifu's headquarters were to follow that stupid guy all the way. That can only be said that these foreign devils are really hopeless!"
"Okay, I see what you mean!"
When the police took away the horses who were in charge of surveillance, Bensen, who was also about to leave Xiangjiang, soon ushered in a second summons from the police. Looking at the police officers who appeared again, Benson was also very surprised.
After listening to what the police said, Benson said with a gloomy expression: "This matter has nothing to do with me! Do you have any evidence?"
"Mr. Benson, please trust the competence of our police, if there is no evidence, we will not summon you in accordance with the law. You have the right to remain silent, but what you say will be evidence in court!"
Compared to the previous time, the police did not have any evidence, and the cunning Benson could not be detained. But this time it involved a case of spying on someone's privacy, and the police also had the power to take Benson back to the police station for questioning again.
Of course, Benson still has the right to have his lawyer present. But there are all the evidence, and Benson wants to deny it this time, but I'm afraid it's unlikely. Although this crime is not a small crime, it can still put Benson's reputation into doubt.
If the police subpoena is spoken, it is only the beginning of Benson's bad luck. Then I received a lawyer's letter from Zhao Jinyan, far away at the headquarters of Subi Fu Auction House in London. For this official lawyer's letter, it seemed very shocked and surprised.
From the lawyer's letter, Zhao Jinyan, as the lawyer, clearly informed that Bansen, the general manager of Subifu Xiangjiang Branch, violated the confidentiality contract signed with the auctioneer and disclosed the information of the auctioneer to the outside world.
In view of this situation, the commissioner decided to withdraw the previous lot that had been sent for auction, which was the same batch of gold and silver coins that have attracted much attention from the outside world. If this batch of lots were to be withdrawn abruptly, it would also be a credibility blow to Subifu.
After receiving this official lawyer's letter, the senior management of Subi Fu Auction House quickly contacted the Xiangjiang branch to ask Benson what was going on. Somewhat surprisingly, Benson's personal phone calls couldn't get through.
It wasn't until I contacted the management of the auction house in Xiangjiang that I learned that Benson had been summoned by the police in accordance with the law, and that he might even be involved in the 'stolen shipwreck' incident that attracted international attention. As soon as he heard this, the top management of Subi Fu was also very angry.
A meeting of the board of directors was soon convened to suspend him as general manager of Benson Heung Kong Branch. Dispatch the company's senior management to Xiangjiang to contact Xu Haibao. I hope that Xu Haibao can retract the decision to withdraw the auction.
When Benson was released on bail from the police station, he was a little dumbfounded when he learned of the decision made by the board of directors. Without this enviable job, everything he has now will soon be in vain.
When he returned to his residence to contact the director who supported him, the director also said directly: "Bensen, your behavior this time is too disappointing to the board of directors! In addition, the board of directors has made a resolution that what you did in Xiangjiang has nothing to do with the auction house!"
From the director's words, Benson could tell that he had been abandoned by the board. If this salvage operation had been successful, perhaps the outcome would have been different. It's normal for the board of directors to abandon him when he makes such a fuss.
It is better than damaging his personal reputation than dragging the auction house into this whirlpool of public opinion. Without the support of the board of directors, Benson would have been just a high-level worker. Who cares about the outcome of such a person?