On Saturday afternoon, a day had passed since Kong Zhenghui was arrested, but there was still no news from the garrison. During this day, An Qiqi ran around and was extremely busy with this matter.
After many discussions and a night of thinking, An Qiqi almost had a complete plan in mind, so she took the initiative to contact Tan Mingchao.
In a very cozy cafe on the street next to An's villa, An Qiqi was sitting at a table by the window, drinking a drink and playing with his laptop.
She deliberately changed out of her military uniform today, wearing a white shirt on her upper body and slender jeans on her lower body. Her pretty face was bare-faced and without any makeup.
"Squeak!"
There was the sound of braking outside. An Qiqi turned around and saw three or four military vehicles parked outside.
Soon, Tan Mingchao came down with several guards.
An Qiqi waved outside through the window.
Tan Mingchao nodded to her and walked into the coffee shop with several guards.
"Clang!"
The wind chime hanging on the door made a pleasant sound. Tan Mingchao walked to the dining table and said with a smile: "I dress very casually today."
"What's the point of leisure?" An Qiqi sighed: "Well, my work has already exhausted me mentally and physically, and the case of Lu Guangwei and Kong Zhenghui has made me very anxious again. You see, I have to work even on my days off.
Playing with the computer here."
Tan Mingchao pulled up his chair and sat down, looked at her and asked, "What's the situation now? Did they ask you to come and connect with me?"
"That's right!" An Qiqi nodded lightly: "Ask Su Tianyu to come over and talk to you. Wouldn't it become more and more stalemate as the talks go on? Everyone has their own positions, and it's hard to back down."
"Yes...!" Tan Mingchao nodded lightly.
"Sir, what would you like to order?"
While talking, the waiter came over with a drink list, and Tan Mingchao casually ordered an American dish.
"I recommend the raw coconut latte here, it tastes good." An Qiqi's tone of voice today and the environment she chose to meet gave people a very relaxed feeling, not as confrontational as in previous communications.
"That's okay, let's have one just like hers." Tan Mingchao returned the drink order to the waiter.
"Okay, please wait a moment." The waiter turned and walked towards the bar.
After he left, An Qiqi gently closed the computer and said seriously: "Now this matter has nothing to do with the administrative faction. I am here to talk to you on behalf of the An family and Yu Mingyuan's relationship today.
Negotiate this matter. I will try my best to help you navigate the middle and strive to reach a balance so that everyone can resolve this issue peacefully."
Hearing this, Tan Mingchao smiled and said, "Su Tianyu is so lucky to know you."
An Qiqi rolled her eyes at Tan Mingchao: "Go, go, don't go off topic, let's talk about business."
Tan Mingchao nodded, his posture relaxed, but his tone serious: "Okay, then tell me what you think."
An Qiqi said seriously: "First of all, Kong Zhenghui must be released first, because he is the core point of the conflict, and it will definitely not work if he is not released. Then there is Lu Guangwei, I will save his life."
Tan Mingchao asked: "How can you protect me?"
An Qiqi said: "I will tell Jiang Zheng about this when we meet him. Don't worry, I will come up with a plan that satisfies everyone, but not now. You also understand that Lu Guangwei's
The matter is at the cusp of the storm, and countless pairs of eyes are staring at him and at us. We must not let him go directly."
While the two were talking, the waiter came over and gently placed the drinks on the table.
Tan Mingchao had been listening to An Qiqi's words attentively. He seemed to be hesitant. He touched his chin and said, "In this case..."
"You know it well," An Qiqi interjected: "This is the biggest condition and bargaining chip I can get. You can't think about saving his life and letting him go in a short time."
Now, this is impossible, and the administrative faction cannot slap themselves in the face. Lu Guangwei must now be in custody and give an explanation to the people. For now, there is no suspect with a higher level than him in the drug case.
Yes, do you understand what I mean?"
Tan Mingchao held the cup and sat there thinking for a long time before slowly nodding his head and saying: "This is indeed the only way."
An Qiqi continued: "On these conditions, I have to deal with Su Tianyu for a long time. I believe you can see the efforts I have put in this matter. If this doesn't work, then a peaceful solution will definitely be impossible.
Already."
Thinking of the worst possibility, Tan Mingchao frowned slightly: "Okay, I know what you mean. You also know me, and I don't want things to get to that point."
As a soldier and the future leader of the garrison, Tan Mingchao was once young and vigorous, not afraid of any war. But as he grows older, and the tragic situation after a war in St. Paul City... his courage has not become weaker.
, but began to fear war, and did not want Longcheng to become like that.
The matter was almost over. An Qiqi looked more relaxed and took a sip of her drink: "Then you can make an appointment with Jiang Zheng. We will find a place to negotiate tomorrow and resolve this matter as soon as possible."
Tan Mingchao nodded and said, "Then let's talk with the garrison."
An Qiqi waved his hand: "With my identity, it's a bit sensitive to go to the garrison. Let's stay in the city. You guys pick a place."
"Okay, then I'll go find him now." Tan Mingchao stood up and said seriously: "Thank you for your hard work."
"Why are you so polite?" An Qiqi smiled, stood up and said, "By the way, how are you and your baby doing? You can't just eat and watch movies. When will you be sure?"
Tan Mingchao laughed and did not answer this question.
An Qiqi naturally guessed the reason, and said jokingly: "As a grown man, be more decisive. You are already in your thirties, and you still gasp at your parents' faces every day?"
Tan Mingchao knew the meaning of this, smiled and nodded: "Oh, my baby and I are very stable. And...she is the one who sets the pace."
"Haha, okay."
The conversation was settled, and the two of them did not talk more about this matter. Tan Mingchao quickly left the coffee shop.
After seeing the military vehicles leaving outside, An Qiqi put away her smile and her face became a little solemn. She packed her things and left.
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Ten minutes later, An Qiqi was sitting in the business car, gently holding his chin with one hand, as if thinking about something.
The street scene outside the window kept receding, but she had no intention of admiring it.
The driver glanced at the rearview mirror and suddenly said, "Do we need to make any preparations here?"
An Qiqi thought for a moment, turned to him and said, "Just do what we said before."
"Okay." The driver nodded lightly and said nothing.