They stood frozen with their hands raised, staring in shock at the unexpected guests.
What they couldn't fathom was how Aggan could possibly be here, and moreover, in police custody.
Mr. Song: "Which one of you is Brother Hui?"
Everyone exchanged glances. Mr. Song had already revealed his identity, his crisp badge exuding a solemn and intimidating aura that made them tremble.
Brother Hui, bracing himself, stood up. He clearly didn't understand what was happening; not only had Aggan been apprehended by the police, but he had also been brought here.
The location of their meeting had only been announced after midnight. Unless there was a mole among them! Otherwise, even if the police had caught Aggan, they wouldn't have found this place and specifically requested Brother Hui.
How did Aggan know this address? The police naming him clearly indicated he had provided the information.
He said, "I am Brother Hui, but you have trespassed on a citizen's assembly. What do you mean? If you have no urgent business, please leave. Strangers are not welcome here!"
Mr. Song: "You are Brother Hui? May I ask if Brother Hui is your nickname or your given name?"
Brother Hui: "I stand by my name and identity. My surname is Xie, and my given name is Jiahui. I'll say it again, I don't know you. Please leave!"
Mr. Song: "Your words should be truthful. We are indeed strangers, but surely you are not unfamiliar with these two gentlemen in front?"
Brother Hui pretended to look them over carefully, then shook his head and said, "No, I don't recognize them. You people barging into our meeting without reason, do you know that's an infringement of citizens' legal rights? As I said, please leave!"
Mr. Song: "Xie Jiahui! You are suspected of drug trafficking. Please come to the bureau for investigation! Guards! Take all attendees away!"
Brother Hui: "What? You bring two strangers here and claim we're dealing drugs? Where is the evidence?"
Mr. Song: "You want evidence? Aggan, do you recognize this man?"
Aggan lowered his head, murmuring, afraid to speak loudly.
Mr. Song: "Aggan!"
Aggan: "Yes. He is Brother Hui, our boss. All the goods were sent on his orders."
Mr. Song: "Xie Jiahui, do you have anything else to say?"
Brother Hui: "He's slandering me! I don't have these two employees at all. If you don't believe me, I can show you the employee registration forms to see if such a person exists!"
Brother Hui was already signaling others to prepare for action.
None of his lackeys were present. Young Master's leg was in a cast, but even without it, I would have been beaten. I had just recovered from an injury and had no fighting strength. Principal Sun was so weakened by women that he was like paper. Only Senior and Chen Liben could still be relied upon.
Senior would certainly not intervene. I didn't know how skilled Chen Liben was. With Mr. Song having six men in the room, even if they were cornered, they likely wouldn't cause much trouble.
Mr. Song: "Aggan, are you an employee of Xie Jiahui's company?"
Aggan: "Brother Hui, I've followed you for over ten years. How am I not your person now?"
Brother Hui: "If I say no, then no. Who are you? Are you trying to extort money from me? If you're short on cash, speak up, and I, Ah Hui, might spare you some. You don't need to pull this stunt."
Aggan: "I am short on cash, but why am I short on cash? You've been withholding our wages! For over a decade, you've only given us living expenses, claiming the withheld wages were for our shares. Have you given us a single penny of profit? I need to live, I need to support my family, but I can't even support myself! You offer charity? You'd be doing us a great favor if you just returned what's rightfully ours!"
Mentioning wages, Aggan's voice rose several octaves, and he suddenly spoke with righteous indignation.