"Tell me honestly, what exactly is going on between you and Chapman To?" Yu Shunmin kept his eyes down and tried his best to tell himself to stay calm.
"They're starting the interrogation already? Where's the court clerk?" Li Yang looked around, puzzled. *Damn, so you're a repeat offender? You even know about court clerks?*
Yu Shunmin took a deep breath and remained calm. This was no ordinary guy; he must have powerful connections behind him. Otherwise, ordinary people wouldn't dare to provoke the group of fierce-looking men from Shuangqiao Police Station.
"Just tell me what you want, okay? Stop beating around the bush. I know you're not simple, and don't treat us like fools!" Yu Shunmin said bluntly.
"Uh... I didn't say you guys were idiots~ I'm a model socialist youth with ideals, morality, and civilization, a true 'four-good' youth for the new century..." Li Yang didn't know if the people in front of him were one of his own, so of course he wouldn't tell the truth and could only crack jokes!
"How dare you... If you don't confess now, you'll be in big trouble when you get to the station. Let me tell you, going against the government usually ends in a miserable state. You don't want that, do you?" Yu Shunmin was furious. Damn it, they're treating their brother like a hammer. Do I look like a hammer?
Li Yang carefully examined Yu Shunmin and sensed that the guy wanted to help him, but he didn't know Li Yang's background or whereabouts, so he didn't know how to proceed. He couldn't very well be so shrewd as to reveal that he was Li Yang from Jiangdong City, could he? Damn, that was a big boss in the underworld, the leader of the Bagua Sect and the Tiandi Sect—a target to be severely punished. Sigh, if only he had a get-out-of-jail-free card from the Security Bureau. He could just throw it out now, saying, "I'm so-and-so from the Security Bureau, fighting wits and courage against criminals for the sake of the country's interests and security," and wouldn't this guy immediately salute, say "Sir, thank you for your hard work, sir," and be allowed to pass immediately?
Well, if there's another opportunity like this next time, I'll try my best to seize it. Although Wang Gui has a bad temper, he's flexible and has nice skin. If we could go a little deeper... uh, I'd better not think about it. The environment isn't right.
"Could I make a phone call?" Li Yang felt it was better to get someone in the government to intervene. Although he feared no one—this car and these people couldn't withstand a single finger from him—doing so would cause a huge uproar. Now that he knew of the existence of the cultivation world, even though he was at the late stage of Qi Induction, which seemed quite high, and possessed a powerful second primordial spirit like the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, the cultivation world seemed unfathomable, teeming with old monsters. If he caused too much trouble and angered one of those old monsters, wouldn't he be doomed?
It's better to keep a low profile.
Chapter 816: Applying Powder to the Face
"Make a call? To whom?" Yu Shunmin asked casually. His hand reached for his waist, and only after touching his phone did he realize with a start, "Damn, this seems to be against the rules, right?" He thought, "Screw you, you turtle's ass! If everything had to be done according to turtle's rules (turtle's ass), I'd be a dead man."
"You want to know who's behind me, right? I'll make a call to the higher-ups, and you'll understand, right?" Li Yang said with a grin, his expression cunning and lewd!
"Who exactly is it? Can you reveal the answer?" Yu Shunmin was curious. Who was Li Yang's backer that made him dare to confront someone whose backer was the mayor of the city? It had to be someone of at least the same level, right? Could it be someone from the municipal party committee?
"No~" Li Yang said with certainty and composure.
"Then I won't let you use it!" Yu Shunmin glared. Damn it, you dare to act tough with me? What are you going to do about it if I don't let you use it?
"Fine, I don't need it. I don't want it anyway." Li Yang stiffened his neck, leaned back in his chair again, closed his eyes, and twisted a few times as if he was about to fall asleep again. At this moment, one had to admire his composure and sleeping skills. What was going on? How could he just fall asleep like that?
At this moment, Yu Shunmin regretted it.
He wanted to slap himself. "Damn it, how could I be so shameless? Where did all that curiosity come from? Now look what happened! They don't need me anymore, isn't that even more difficult?" If you try to solve such a tricky case without understanding the details, you're not a complete novice. You know every case has intricate connections, and if you don't untangle them, not only will you fail at solving the case, but you might also get yourself punished. Now, Li Yang doesn't need me, and I can't find out who his backers are. Did I just make things difficult for myself?
Yu Shunmin was in a dilemma. After all, he was a man of pride, and as the team leader, he couldn't very well ask to use it again after being told not to. Otherwise, where would he put his face? It would be too humiliating!
Yu Shunmin, as expected of the captain, was indeed intelligent and resourceful. After a moment of regret, he glanced at one of his subordinates, a very clever fellow who knew how to read his superiors' eyes and understand their intentions. He was also Yu Shunmin's trusted confidant, a former soldier with good skills and a quick mind, a very promising criminal police officer.
Sure enough, the comrade immediately understood the captain's signal and got the message. He coughed and spoke, first giving Li Yang a nudge, then saying with a smile, "Brother, I have a cell phone here, you can use it!"
At this moment, Yu Shunmin was staring intently at the car roof, as if it were a modern-day erotic painting from "Jin Ping Mei," incredibly alluring and captivating, making him unable to look away. He was practically drooling, his face a picture of lust. But he refused to look at Li Yang and the police officer's actions and behavior.
Li Yang, being a shrewd man, glanced at Yu Shunmin, a smirk playing on his lips. "Damn it, you think you can play games with me? No matter how cunning you are, you'll still have to drink my foot bath water." However, since he was a government official, a proactive one, tonight's events would still fall on his shoulders. Who knows, he might even need to handle things with "Stupid K" in the future. So, he decided to give him face and let's all go along with it.
"Brother, your phone is pretty good, the wallpaper is nice too. This beauty has very white and long legs, and a pretty face. She has good taste. It's just that her breasts are a bit small. Are you a table tennis player?" Li Yang looked at his phone, opened the homepage, glanced at it, and then looked up and said with a smile.
The detective looked embarrassed and annoyed. He said, "I just downloaded a desktop wallpaper randomly because I liked it. Why did you say I was a ping-pong player? I did play ping-pong in the army, and I was pretty good at it. How about we have a match sometime?"
Li Yang chuckled. "A friendly ping-pong match? Forget it. This is only suitable for private enjoyment, not for public display. If you enjoy this, brother, I'll definitely come and support you. But the girl has to be high-class, like the one on your phone's home screen."
"Hehe...we'll talk about the future later. Um, this is a long-distance call, you don't mind, right?" Li Yang asked after dialing the number.
The detective brother forced a smile and said, "I don't mind, I don't mind." You've already dialed the number, how could I possibly mind?
Li Yang glanced at his watch. It was quite early, around three or four in the morning, already the next day. People were sound asleep, and those who needed to do their work had finished. Even the hardest-working laborers should rest. However, Li Yang wondered if Ye Qing was awake yet. Logically, she should still be sleeping. Li Yang had never met Madam Ye, only Miss Ye, who was truly a beauty. Unfortunately, to make her his beloved, he needed time and opportunity. The last incident had already greatly improved their relationship; he couldn't rush things.
"Hello!" Ye Qing's voice was deep and strong, not like he was sleeping.
"Still not asleep?" Li Yang was surprised. Isn't being an official supposed to be all good? Even better than being a CEO! A CEO has his secretary when he's not busy, and his secretary does the work when he is. As the municipal party secretary, you have a whole bunch of members under you; you just make the decisions, right? Actually, this is just wishful thinking from an outsider. Which official isn't a master of self-cultivation? The hardships they endure are known only to themselves. Li Yang's thinking was just nonsense, a joke.
"It's you? Just got up. So early, what's up?" Ye Qing recognized Li Yang's voice, but didn't say Li Yang's name. After all, their identities were different and the matter was quite sensitive. It was best not to mention names to avoid giving anyone a handle to use against them.
"I have some things to do in Jiangnan City. I want to do some business here. You know, my business over there is stable now, so I'm thinking of expanding here. Do you have any friends you can introduce me to?" Li Yang didn't mention names or what he wanted to do, only business. Even if their conversation was recorded, it would be useless.
"Friend, I do have someone I can introduce you to. Wei Chunming, the Party Secretary of Jiangnan City, is a classmate of mine from Party School. We have a good relationship and keep in touch. He's a nice guy, and we can talk. I'll introduce you to him; you can go see him if you need anything!" Ye Qing was straightforward, directly revealing his connections to Li Yang. The value of this was obvious, even to an idiot. It was clear how much Ye Qing valued Li Yang and how good their relationship was.
It's no wonder Ye Qing values Li Yang so highly. Since Li Yang started working with him, he has gradually risen to the top position in Jiangdong City, which has led to tremendous economic development in the city. The nationally renowned No. 1 Jewelry Company is located in Jiangdong City, and Jiangdong University has gained a great reputation. These are just some of the many benefits he has received, all of which are political achievements and have been used to enhance Ye Qing's image. How could he not be happy?
Chapter 817: Truth and Falsehood
In particular, as a second-generation Red with connections in high places, he naturally had his own information channels and knew many of Li Yang's secrets, especially some news about the National Security Bureau and the Dragon Group. In his opinion, Li Yang would go further sooner or later and would eventually become one of them. With Li Yang's abilities and skills, he would eventually grow into a leader among them. Why not win over such a powerful and promising figure who is also an ally?
"You mean Party Secretary Wei Chunming, right? I understand, thanks~" Li Yang deliberately mentioned Wei Chunming's name, glancing at Yu Shunmin as if to make them hear. This mention had a significant impact; Yu Shunmin, who was intently listening to the car roof, jumped, his eyes practically popping out of his head as he stared at Li Yang. Damn it!
What? You're one of Secretary Wei's men? Damn, that's like the flood washing away the Dragon King's temple; family members no longer recognize each other.
"Is the Wei Chunming you're talking about from Jiangnan City?" Yu Shunmin asked respectfully. Clearly, Li Yang's words had had an effect, and quite obviously.
Li Yang put on airs and glanced at Yu Shunmin indifferently, saying, "Yes, are there many people named Wei Chunming?"
"Is it Mayor Wei?" Yu Shunmin became even more nervous. Damn, this is really difficult to handle.
"I think so? My introducer said that he's quite influential in Jiangnan City, right?" Li Yang said lazily, leaning back in his chair, looking very comfortable.
“Hey, brother, why didn’t you say so earlier? This is really a case of the flood washing away the Dragon King’s temple. We’re family here!” Yu Shunmin immediately rubbed his hands together and said with a sheepish smile.
"Really?" Li Yang asked, putting on airs.
"Of course! I'm one of Mayor Wei's men too. A lot of people in Jiangnan City know that!" Yu Shunmin whispered to Li Yang, while simultaneously gesturing to his trusted police officer behind his back, signaling him to verify the information. After all, they couldn't just believe whatever Li Yang said, could they? That would be too naive. Too easily fooled.
The officer understood his boss's gesture again. In fact, he himself was also doubting Li Yang's words. After all, one couldn't believe what Li Yang said just because of a phone call. Who wouldn't just find someone to fool? Seeing Yu Shunmin's gesture, he immediately understood that he was being asked to find out information and see if what Li Yang said was true.
"You're one of Mayor Wei's men? Looks like you have a good sense of direction, you've chosen the right side. So, how about you let me go now?" Li Yang said with a half-smile.
"Let you go? That's not in accordance with the rules. Brother, don't make things difficult for your elder brother, okay?" Yu Shunmin said with difficulty. He simply wouldn't release Li Yang.