"You...you framed me, you fucking want to die..."
"Damn it, I'll kill you, you bastard..."
"Damn it, they dared to play us! Take this!"
The buzzing from the crowd immediately jolted the officers awake, igniting their fury. They were enraged; this kid Li Yang dared to mess with their big shot, Du Da! Wasn't he just asking for trouble? They couldn't take it anymore! They were furious…
Seven or eight police officers wielding rubber rollers rushed up, determined to give Li Yang a good thrashing!
"What? Is this what they call the people's police, the public servants of the people..." Li Yang suddenly exclaimed in a low voice. His voice was not loud, but it had a strange penetrating power, and everyone on the entire floor could hear it. Du Wenze, who was closest to him, even felt a jolt on his head, as if someone had hit him. He trembled and a chill ran down his spine. A feeling of fear arose spontaneously.
"Ah...stop! Don't do this! It only makes us look guilty and ruins the image of the police. Have some composure and grace!" Du Wenze shuddered, cold sweat beading on his forehead. Damn, was that murderous intent? Having witnessed the demeanor of a notorious murderer before, Du Wenze immediately understood. Damn, what else could this be but murderous intent? Who was this person? Was he really an assassin? Had he killed someone? He really didn't have that kind of recollection.
Confident in his memory, he carefully recalled the images of the wanted murderers in his mind again, but damn it, none of them were close enough.
The officers, stunned into in place by his loud shout, were all puzzled. What was wrong with Du Da today? Had he changed his ways? This wasn't like him at all; he used to be the type to take advantage of others… But let's not dwell on it too much. Following the leader's lead is the best policy. Du Da's words are law; whether you understand them or not, you have to obey.
"Then tell me, Director Du, what should we do about this? I found my jade pendant on you~" Li Yang waved the jade pendant in his hand. The jade pendant had already been processed by him, but it had magical and mysterious patterns and emitted a strange luster. Damn, this is truly a priceless treasure, dazzling and alluring... Damn, this is a piece of the jade talisman that Li Yang set up. Those magical and mysterious patterns, hehe, are just talismans.
However, this is no ordinary item; in the eyes of some experts, it's truly a treasure.
When he went downstairs to buy a jianbing guozi (Chinese crepe), he had already thought everything through. He also hacked the hotel's security cameras. It was all just static, what a beautiful scene! Look, didn't it almost make Chapman To so angry that he jumped up and did a 720-degree backflip?
As for secretly placing a jade talisman into Chapman To's clothes, that's a piece of cake.
Chapter 814: This is so exciting!
"How about going to the institute?" Chapman To was feeling frustrated and guilty. Damn it, I really got myself into trouble without even getting the fox, and I can't clear my name even if I jump into the Yellow River. What should I do? I could only bow my head and beg for compromise and understanding.
Crackling sounds...
The elevator doors opened, and a group of people rushed in, all dressed in tiger skins, their police badges gleaming brightly. The leader was a man in his thirties, tall and imposing, with sharp eyes and a dazzling array of stars on his shoulders, clearly a level above Chapman To.
"What's going on?" the leader demanded, his voice low yet carrying an air of authority and ruthlessness. Behind him, five or six fully armed criminal police officers marched in, their imposing presence causing everyone's hearts to race.
The guest room doors slammed shut. Damn, this guy's got guts. I can't mess with him.
Du Wenze broke out in a cold sweat. Damn it, wasn't this Yu Shunmin, the deputy director of the branch office and captain of the criminal investigation team? Liu Da Ke and Yu Shunmin were at odds, how could this happen so badly? What did this jinx come here for?
Li Yang's lips curled up. "Damn it, are you guys just sitting around doing nothing? You think you can't grasp these little shady dealings and conflicts? Damn it, aren't all the power struggles and backstabbing in officialdom obvious in every place? Ordinary people love to talk about these things—who's in cahoots with whom, who's at odds, and so on. Getting that kind of information is a piece of cake, isn't it?"
This Yu Shunmin was naturally a pawn that Li Yang had arranged long ago, a tool he was using. After all, if he wanted to truly deal with Du Wenze and Liu Ziheng, it would be best and most suitable for someone within the system to take action. If Li Yang were to act on his own, it would be easy to break the law, and doing such things too often would not bring him any benefits.
"Director Yu, what brings you here?" Although they weren't on the same wavelength, rank still matters, and this wasn't just one rank. He was the deputy director and head of the criminal investigation team at the Shuangqiao District branch; he was just a deputy director of a local police station—in his eyes, he was nothing.
"I'm asking you what exactly happened? Someone reported a very serious case of collusion between the police and criminals, including theft and robbery! Is that true or not?" Yu Shunmin asked coldly, his expression unchanged, showing no mercy.
At this point, Li Yang should have been done with this, but he wasn't one to sit idly by. He immediately continued, "Yes, yes, they accused me of prostitution—no, soliciting prostitution—but they didn't catch anyone or have any evidence, yet they wanted to take me to the police station. I refused to accept it, and in the end, they even stole my precious jade and tried to forcibly take me with them..."
Damn it, how can you not kick a man when he's down? It's all the people's hard-earned money!
Du Wenze's legs were cramping, not to mention the junior police officers, who were panicked and didn't know what to do. Hearing Li Yang's words, they felt like they wanted to kill themselves. Damn it, they were definitely going to die this time.
Chapman To was seething with resentment. Who the hell called the police? Who was it? No one present had the chance to do anything; it must have been those bored, onlooker tenants. Damn you all, you're all so bored! Why the hell did you call the police? I'm not a cop!
"Director Yu, what he said is somewhat inconsistent with the facts and biased. We only came here because we received a tip. It's just that the suspect received advance notice and wasn't at the scene, and the important witness also escaped. The cameras were also malfunctioning, which is why we ended up in this situation. It's not as serious as he described. Otherwise, what would we, the people's police, be doing, right?" Du Wenze hurriedly came forward, his bulky body jiggling, sweating profusely as he explained to Yu Shunmin. Of course, it was all cold sweat.
They also dragged Yu Shunmin and his gang into it. Brother, aren't you criminal investigators people's police too? You can't just stand by and watch us get beaten up, can you? Losing face is losing face for everyone. If our reputation is ruined, you'll be implicated too!
Yu Shunmin truly lived up to his reputation as an elite member of the military. As the captain of the criminal investigation team, he was experienced in handling cases and had sharp eyes. He was also very familiar with the actions of the people at Shuangqiao Police Station. However, because of the district chief's position, it was inconvenient for him to intervene or discipline them. Today's events were indeed somewhat embarrassing, but as Du Wenze said, everyone is a policeman, belonging to the same lineage. Although they follow different bosses and have some conflicts with each other, they still have to consider saving face.
"Where's the manager? Manager, come out and explain the situation!" Yu Shunmin didn't readily believe either of them. After all, they were both involved, and their words carried a strong personal bias, making them unreliable. He also wanted to hear what the audience had to say, as that would be more objective.
The lobby manager, a shrewd and calculating man, was truly amazed by tonight's events. In all his years, he'd never encountered anything like it before. Damn, this was thrilling! It seems the people in front of him are no ordinary individuals. All that worrying about this young man turned out to be a master strategist, a hidden expert. I've made a fool of myself…
Although Director Du often eats, drinks, stays, and occasionally plays for free at the hotel, acting like a tyrant, a local official is more powerful than a distant one. He's a local bully, holding you in his hands. Do you dare to resist or say no? And this young man looks like a master, someone you can't afford to offend. What should I do?
It's a battle of gods, please don't drag in a nobody like me, okay? I'm so resentful...
"I... I just came up here. I don't know much about the situation here. What exactly happened? I was taking a dump when I heard the waiter's urgent call, so I rushed up here before I finished. Director Yu, I'm so sorry..." The lobby manager looked astonished, his small, bewildered eyes wide, and rambled on.
Li Yang curled his lip, neither agreeing nor disagreeing with his clever self-preservation. After all, it's not easy for anyone to make a living, and running a hotel is also very difficult. Getting to this point is not easy either. It's understandable that he doesn't want to get involved or be entangled. As long as he doesn't turn around and help Du Wenze deal with him, Li Yang doesn't care.
"Thank God, damn it, manager, you finally opened your eyes for once! I haven't wasted my daily visits to you, I'll remember this favor!" Du Wenze breathed a sigh of relief, glancing gratefully at the manager. The manager hurriedly lowered his head, practically shrinking into his crotch. Damn it, do you think I wanted to do this? I... I was forced into this miserable society! I despise myself, and you're thanking me? I'll curse you out!
Chapter 815: It's better to keep a low profile
Yu Shunmin frowned, glanced at Li Yang, then at Du Wenze, and roughly guessed what had happened. It was understandable that a young man like Li Yang, full of vigor, would occasionally lose his temper when he was out and about. But Du Wenze happened to be there to raid the place, and ended up getting himself into trouble after failing to catch anyone. He was now in a mess that was hard to clean up, and Yu Shunmin had just received a report tonight...
These intricate threads of information swirled in Yu Shunmin's mind, and he suddenly realized that things weren't as simple as they seemed; there were definitely deeper issues at play. However, now wasn't the time to investigate. The higher-ups hadn't said they were going to target their Shuangqiao Police Station. Although Liu Ziheng was a man of District Chief Sun Zi, who in turn was promoted by the mayor and wasn't aligned with their municipal party committee, taking action against him would have far-reaching consequences. Dealing with Liu Ziheng and his group would be like firing on the opposing camp; if it caused trouble and disrupted the higher-ups' plans, he'd be in deep trouble—a certain death sentence. It was best to minimize the damage and let things slide. Yu Shunmin made his decision.
"I already know about your situation. You'll all have to come with me!" Yu Shunmin decided to take the people away first and deal with the immediate problem. It wouldn't look good if all this commotion piled up here.
"Yes, yes, yes..." Chapman To was immediately excited. Great! Finally, we're leaving this ridiculous hotel. Damn it, I've been in this business for so long, always the protagonist who bullies men and women. When did I become a supporting character who gets looked down upon? Today has been such a ridiculous day! It's good to leave quickly. No matter what, going to the police station is like going back to our parents' home. Besides, we haven't gone back for so long, Liu Da will definitely be curious. When he finds out the truth, he'll definitely step in to help resolve the issue. Liu Da, our future is in your hands!
Li Yang didn't waste any words and left with Yu Shunmin's men. This Yu Shunmin was certainly not like Liu Ziheng. Even if he didn't enforce the law impartially and had some of the common problems of officials like self-preservation, he wouldn't collude with idiot K like Liu Ziheng to specifically target him.
The scene returned to normal, and everyone, having lost interest, smacked their lips and returned to their rooms. Those with companions cuddled and kissed, while those without rolled around with their pillows. The manager followed them for a long distance with a resentful look, until everyone got into the police car and disappeared into the traffic. He still looked on with a longing, wistful expression, like a goddess waiting for her husband to return. "I'm sorry, my good brother, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to, but my life is fucking miserable, so frustrating, filled with dark humor and a tragic sadness that's impossible to laugh at. I can only pray for your luck, that you're comfortable in there, and that you get out soon. Amen~"
Several cars drove away, but strangely, Li Yang, Yu Shunmin, and the captain were sitting in one of them, none of them handcuffed. However, Du Wenze got into the car behind them. Sitting upright in his car, Yu Shunmin pondered how to explain the situation to Li Yang, or rather, how to probe Li Yang's background and find the root of their conflict. But for a moment, he didn't know how to begin. He gave Li Yang a sharp glance; the kid was actually sleeping with his eyes closed. Yu Shunmin felt uncomfortable. "Damn it, how dare he! This is a police car, and it's my police car, Yu Shunmin's police car! In Shuangqiao District, who doesn't know that I, Captain Yu Shunmin, am incorruptible and upright…" That's a bit of an exaggeration, but you shouldn't be so arrogant, just sleeping like that? You're completely ignoring us! That's not good!
"Cough..." Yu Shunmin stared intently at Li Yang. If eyes could shoot electricity, Li Yang would be charred and battered; if eyes could shoot arrows, Li Yang would be riddled with holes. But the truth was that Li Yang was still sleeping, even snoring.
Damn, this is blatant provocation. Most people would wake up under such a sharp gaze, especially since Captain Yu's gaze is particularly piercing. Kid, stop pretending!
"Huh? What's wrong? We've arrived?" Li Yang shuddered, rubbed his eyes, and said groggily.
Yu Shunmin is depressed. From childhood to adulthood, through school, military service, and demobilization, he has experienced countless things, but how come he has never encountered such an extreme person? Is this good luck? Or is he about to be unlucky?