"How is it against the rules? Let me tell you, even if you beg me to let you go later, I might not leave. But I've caught your people red-handed. If I want to leave, your damn director will definitely set off firecrackers to celebrate!" Li Yang thought of Wang Xia. He couldn't cause any more trouble here. It had been a long time since he had spent time with her. He wanted to have some quality time with her. Thinking of Wang Rong's seductive charm, Li Yang's heart couldn't help but flutter.
"This..." Yu Shunmin was still waiting for news from his subordinates and needed to stall for time.
A moment later, the detective received some information, all of which was clearly unfavorable to Li Yang. After all, Li Yang had just made a phone call with Ye Qing, and even if Ye Qing immediately contacted Wei Chunming, the news wouldn't have reached the local authorities so quickly. Moreover, even if Wei Chunming knew that Li Yang was Ye Qing's man and an ally, Li Yang's identity was too sensitive for him to let too many people know about their relationship.
Therefore, a junior detective would definitely not be able to obtain much valuable information. He offered his own assessment: he didn't believe that just anyone could be connected to Secretary Wei; who wouldn't just make a random phone call and fob someone off? He'd seen plenty of charades.
Yu Shunmin felt reassured after receiving a reply from his confidant. However, his purpose in arresting Li Yang was merely to help Du Wenze resolve his problem. If Li Yang voluntarily requested to leave, the matter would have the most perfect outcome. Du Wenze's crisis would be resolved, and he wouldn't need to file a case. He was keeping people up all night, and he could even catch up on some sleep when he got back!
But just as Yu Shunmin was about to agree to let Li Yang leave, his phone suddenly rang. The number belonged to Director Chu Yu. Yu Shunmin's brows furrowed immediately. Damn it, did that bastard Liu Ziheng pull some strings? Yu Shunmin had a bad feeling.
"Hey, Director Chu? Is something wrong so early?" Yu Shunmin asked, feigning surprise.
"Oh, I'm used to it. As the bureau chief, it's natural to serve the people without complaint. The situation isn't good, and the tasks are heavy. Director Yu, you've been up early too, you must be working very hard. You need to take care of your health! Health is the foundation of everything, so cherish it!" Chu Yu said slowly and deliberately, as if he were just chatting idly, without any particular purpose.
However, the fact that he knew Yu Shunmin had gotten up early indicates that he already knew about the affair between Du Wenze and Li Yang.
The way of being an official is to listen carefully to the unspoken meaning. Leaders never speak explicitly; they leave things ambiguous, relying on how their subordinates interpret them. If you understand and execute well, it's the leader's credit, and they'll give you credit. If you mess it up, make a mistake, or misunderstand, it's your dereliction of duty and you'll have to take responsibility!
Yu Shunmin was no pushover; he immediately realized that Liu Ziheng's grandson had pulled some strings, and that Chu Yu was there to interfere in the affairs of Shuangqiao Police Station.
"Director Chu, you should take care of yourself too. I'm still young and in great health. I heard you're not feeling well, so please take care of yourself for the people's sake~" Yu Shunmin always felt awkward calling him Director Chu, his breath smelling like chrysanthemums. Damn it, is Director Chu some kind of daisy?
Chu Yu was so angry she almost vomited blood. "Damn it, I'm only two years older than you! How dare you curse me like that?"
"Director Yu, some audacious individuals dare to openly defame the police. This is a very serious matter, and you must deal with it seriously," Chu Yu said in a deep voice.
"Is there such a thing? If so, I will definitely deal with it seriously, Director Chu, don't worry!" Yu Shunmin's expression was cold, but his tone was very gentle, as expected of a master of officialdom.
"That's good, that's good..." Chu Yu hung up. Yu Shunmin put away his phone and looked at Li Yang. If Li Yang was telling the truth, this matter could really become the fuse for a battle between the two bosses, so it needed to be treated with caution. If Li Yang was lying, then Li Yang was in trouble.
Regardless of whether Li Yang's words are true or false, Li Yang has to go to the bureau today. Chu Yu already knows about this matter, and a case must be filed.
"Mr. Yu, we've arrived," the driver said. The car had already returned to the police station.
"Let's go, get out of the car," Yu Shunmin said to Li Yang.
"You really don't intend to let me go?" Li Yang squinted at Yu Shunmin.
Chapter 818: Lesson
"The law is just, and we are public servants. We will give you a fair answer," Yu Shunmin said in an official tone, his head bowed, not looking at Li Yang at all.
Li Yang rolled his eyes. He had overheard Chu Yu and Yu Shunmin's conversation and knew what had happened. He could only sigh; his hot nightlife was ruined, and he would spend it in the cold, icy detention cell.
"What a show-off!" Li Yang muttered as he got out of the car.
"How dare you! What nonsense are you spouting?" Yu Shunmin's confidant, the criminal police officer who had just given Li Yang his phone, snorted coldly and glared at Li Yang with a serious and icy look. A fierce aura emanated from him, and his manners were indeed far superior to those of Liu Ziheng and Du Wenze.
Now that he knew Li Yang was just a fake, a fraud, there was no need for him to be polite anymore. He had to let him know that the authority of the police could not be violated.
But his plan failed. He unleashed his full power to suppress Li Yang, his gaze as fierce as steel spikes, piercing the depths of Li Yang's eyes. The panic and fear he anticipated didn't materialize; instead, he saw a deep pool, a sea of stars, endless, profoundly tranquil, utterly unmoved. They met each other's gaze silently.
"Hehe..." Li Yang suddenly burst into a chilling laugh, mixed with a powerful killing intent, his aura astonishing. But it vanished in an instant.
"Ah—you, you…" the detective exclaimed, staggering back a step. He shook his head violently to shake off the fear and regain his footing. When he looked at Li Yang again, Li Yang smiled calmly, as if nothing had happened. The detective immediately realized he had been tricked by Li Yang, and enraged, he brazenly drew his gun.
"Stop! What are you doing?" Yu Shunmin shouted. He had seen what had just happened and was shocked. He knew his subordinate's strength very well, yet he was so frightened by Li Yang's single glance. It was unbelievable. Could this kid really be the Party Secretary's man?
"Behave yourself~ This is a police station~" Yu Shunmin finished reprimanding his subordinates and then turned to scold Li Yang.
Li Yang scoffed, but didn't cause any more trouble, and followed Yu Shunmin into the police station.
It wasn't a major case, so they just found a random interrogation room, took out a register, and started filing a case and conducting routine questioning. Yu Shunmin didn't come in; his trusted subordinate and another detective conducted the interrogation.
The trusted subordinate was named Guo Da. He was a former special forces soldier and a formidable figure in the army. However, he was also very quick-witted and thrived after becoming a professional. He was Yu Shunmin's right-hand man and was about to become the deputy captain.
He was intimidated by Li Yang today and lost his composure, feeling very embarrassed, especially since it happened in front of several colleagues, making him extremely ashamed. So when Yu Shunmin assigned the interrogation of Li Yang to him and another detective, he became excited, thinking, "Damn it, I'm going to teach you a lesson!"
"Name!" Guo Da said in a deep voice.
"That comrade doesn't seem like a man." Li Yang's eyes were incredibly sharp. Even in the dim light, he could see that the detective had no Adam's apple and ear piercings. Looking closer at his face, he was somewhat androgynous, but not ugly; in fact, he had a certain charm. However, he was wearing a police uniform, was unsmiling, had sharp eyes, and a very imposing chest. Li Yang hadn't paid much attention to him then, but now he was astonished to find that there was also a female police officer on duty tonight.
"Bang!" Guo Da slammed his hand on the table and roared. The policewoman frowned slightly, her gaze towards Li Yang sharpening, and her grip on the pen tightened.
"How dare you! I'm asking your name!" Guo Da shouted.
"I don't know!" Li Yang planned to play dumb. Since he didn't know who he was, they could go and find out for themselves if they wanted to. Damn it, he was stalling for time and waiting for Wei Chunming's news. After all, he had no proof here, and they wouldn't believe him. Saying anything now would be pointless, and the more he said, the more mistakes he would make, and the easier it would be to leave evidence against him.
"Hmph~ Don't try to escape or cheat. Let me tell you, we've seen plenty of people like you. Openly slandering the police and damaging the reputation of the police force is a very serious offense, enough to warrant a prison sentence, do you understand?" Guo Da shouted.
That's all the tricks they have; all they know is yelling and shouting. Trying to scare a three-year-old!
"I don't know what I did wrong. Since you already know, why are you asking me so many questions?" Li Yang shrugged and laughed.
"Stop grinning like that? Do you think I won't teach you a lesson?" Guo Da's eyes turned cold, and he planned to use some underhanded tricks to make Li Yang suffer.
"Oh dear, I'm so scared. Are you going to use your femininity? This clerk is perfect. Why don't you let her interrogate me? I'll tell you everything! I'm very strong, beautiful lady~" Li Yang said with a smile to the policewoman.
"You scoundrel! Shameless! You think I won't shoot you?" The policewoman erupted in fury, snapping her pistol and pointing it at Li Yang's head. She'd disliked Li Yang since they were in the police car; his cocky, arrogant attitude and utter contempt for the police were appalling. Now he was openly harassing her—utterly shameless! He had to be taught a lesson!
"Wow, nice figure. I thought she was a skinny girl." "Go ahead and shoot if you want, I have no objection." Li Yang faced the dark muzzle of the gun without the slightest fear, as if she were holding a toy gun.
"Damn it, I'm going to teach the cops a lesson today! They're asking for it!" Guo Da was furious. He jumped up, grabbed a rubber roller, and charged forward, smashing it down on Li Yang's shoulder.
A sneer played on Li Yang's lips as he ignored the rubber roller growing larger in front of him, his eyes fixed lecherously on the female detective. Her every move reminded him of someone: Guan Ling, a female detective from Jiangdong City. She too had a fiery temper and a strong sense of justice, and the two had a good relationship, a subtle, alluring ambiguity. Li Yang felt an increasing urge to tease her; he missed Guan Ling.
The female detective, initially seething with rage and still pointing her gun at Li Yang, suddenly noticed something unusual in his eyes. It wasn't just lust; it contained a gentle, subtle affection. Her heart inexplicably raced. Did this bastard like her? Was he the first person to dare so boldly confess his love to her? Most guys, upon seeing her, were utterly terrified by her icy gaze and would flee before even getting close.