PNB Chapter 424 Blood-Red Romance by Zhang Haiyang
Chapter 424 Blood-Red Romance by Zhang Haiyang
The policeman was a little embarrassed. Damn it, this kid is even more pretentious than the men of Kyoto. He only dares to be so arrogant because he has connections. He injured so many people and really thinks he's the embodiment of justice.
These ignorant people are all fools. Can't they see that this kid is using his connections without any scruples? They're cheering and clapping. There is no Bao Qingtian in this world, and no upright official.
In fact, ordinary people have a very simple mindset: bad people should be punished, and they don't really care what means are used.
Once at the police station, Qi Tongwei waited after giving his statement. The police didn't dare to touch him for the time being. If their superiors didn't send someone down, they would settle all the old and new scores together.
Qi Tongwei wasn't in a hurry. He knew that the big boss's words weren't just empty talk, and he couldn't afford to lose face like that.
Qin Ge went home and told her grandfather what had happened. Her grandfather told her not to worry, as long as Qi Tongwei was in the right and not abusing his power, there was nothing to fear. He also said that it was time to teach the local thugs in Kyoto a lesson.
Criminal police captain Zhang Haiyang rushed to the police station with his men, and Chief Wang quickly went to greet them.
"Captain Zhang, what's the rush? What's the matter?"
The order came directly from the Ministry of Public Security. Zhang Haiyang was startled when he received it, thinking he had encountered some kind of terrorist attack.
"Old Wang, stop talking nonsense. Did you use any vigilante justice with the people you brought back from Panjiayuan?"
"Captain Zhang, what are you saying? We are people's police officers, how dare we break the rules?"
Chief Wang is a slippery character. After the police officers who responded to the call returned and told him what had happened, he dared not be negligent at all. Only by remaining calm and composed could he avoid defeat.
Zhang Haiyang came from a privileged background and was a notorious troublemaker in Beijing during his youth.
"Take me there immediately. I'd like to see just who this gentleman is."
Chief Wang offered him a cigarette. "Captain Zhang, this young man has a ruthless streak. If he weren't a policeman, he could very well be a notorious criminal."
"That's interesting."
Zhang Haiyang took the cigarette and casually tucked it behind his ear. "Old Wang, what do you think about what happened at Panjiayuan?"
Director Wang grabbed Zhang Haiyang, "Team Leader Zhang, in my opinion, this matter could be a big deal or a small deal."
Zhang Haiyang stopped, quite curious. "Tell me," he said, "I'm all ears."
Director Wang coughed and pulled Zhang Haiyang aside. "Captain Zhang, tell me the truth, is there some big shot backing this kid?"
Zhang Haiyang took the cigarette off his ear, lit it, and took a big drag. He wanted to learn more about the situation, since the local police station was directly facing the people.
"Old Wang, to be honest, I don't know anything about this either. Tell me your thoughts."
Director Wang certainly wanted to downplay the matter and make it disappear. If he really labeled Ninth Master as a member of a criminal gang, it would be a dereliction of duty for the police station in charge of the Panjiayuan area.
"Captain Zhang, let me put it simply. This Ninth Master is usually very generous and always has a group of brothers with him. He's considered a prominent figure in Panjiayuan. If he encounters any troublemakers, he'll step in and teach them a lesson."
"There have been minor incidents, but they're far from murder and arson. To label Ninth Master as a gangster or gangster would be going too far."
"Tell me about what happened at Panjiayuan. The men of Kyoto are known for their loyalty, loud voices, and love to boast. Ninth Master originally wanted to buy the jade bracelet that kid had found at a bargain price, but the kid also had a bad temper and directly accused him of being a thug or gangster trying to extort him."
"Ninth Master is a man who cares a lot about his reputation. As a man from the capital, how could he be humiliated by an outsider? So, a fight broke out without a word. What's worse, this kid is really good at martial arts and ruthless. He beat Ninth Master's gang so badly that they're all lying in the hospital now."
"Captain Zhang, in my opinion, this is just a misunderstanding and conflict arising from different regional cultures. Ninth Master is taking advantage of his status as a man from Beijing, and he can't stand outsiders not giving him face. That kid is young and impetuous, doesn't quite understand social etiquette, and is also relying on his fighting skills, so it's no wonder he has an invincible mentality."
Zhang Haiyang exhaled a puff of smoke, seemingly lost in thought. "Old Wang, your words seem a bit biased. Did you receive some kind of bribe?"
The advantage is that the money is confiscated. Director Wang is good at turning a blind eye. Actually, he can't do anything about it. People like Ninth Master have powerful backers, and he can't afford to offend them. As long as it's not murder or arson, what can he do? Even if someone is arrested and detained for a few days, he can still be released immediately with a word from above.
"Captain Zhang, I'm innocent! You know I'm a timid person."
Zhang Haiyang tossed his cigarette butt aside and stomped it out. "Old Wang, let me remind you, I think that Ninth Master has really messed up this time. Don't make a foolish mistake."
Director Wang patted his chest, relieved that he hadn't acted impulsively. If he hadn't insisted, he would have almost let his men teach that kid a lesson.
"Captain Zhang, could you reveal a little more?"
Zhang Haiyang patted Director Wang on the shoulder, "Old Wang, it's better for you to know less. Let's go check on that kid."
"Okay, I'll do as Captain Zhang says."
Director Wang took a deep breath. It seems that one should keep a low profile in Kyoto, otherwise one might accidentally offend some powerful or wealthy young men.
In the interrogation room, Qi Tongwei sat with his legs crossed, smoking a Zhonghua cigarette, showing absolutely no awareness of the principle of "confessing and being treated leniently, resisting and being punished severely" that comes with entering the police station.
Zhang Haiyang walked in, and Qi Tongwei was momentarily stunned. This was the bloody romance of the young men in the compound, where a good brother married his good brother's woman.
"Old Wang, is this how you usually handle cases? Sit up and put out your cigarette."
The sense of superiority that comes from children of high-ranking families like Zhang Haiyang would naturally show without him even realizing it. Qi Tongwei didn't need to be so stubborn as to argue with him, so he threw down his cigarette butt and stomped on it.
"Officer, you look familiar."
Zhang Haiyang dragged out a chair and plopped down in it aggressively. "Don't try to get on my good side. Tell me, why did you hit someone?"
Damn it, still pretending with me? If it weren't for the big boss's orders, you son of a bitch would have run away so fast.
Qi Tongwei didn't bother to expose him. "Officer, this is what happened..."
He recounted the whole story again, just to give the big boss face.
Zhang Haiyang reviewed the statement and found it largely accurate. "We've verified your identity. As a police officer, violence won't solve the problem. Didn't you think of a better way at the time?"
Qi Tongwei stared intently at him. "Officer, what's your surname?"
For some reason, Zhang Haiyang disliked the way Qi Tongwei looked at him. It was like how he used to be brave and aggressive when he was young, but now he just thought it was childish. Life will eventually smooth out a person's edges, except for Zhong Yuemin.
"My surname is Zhang, and I'm the captain of the criminal investigation team in charge of this case. Tell me your demands."
What is a demand?
Qi Tongwei immediately retorted, finding it somewhat ridiculous, "Captain Zhang, I need you to find the evidence of that Ninth Master's crimes; that's my request."