Chapter 979: Chapter 968: Ning Fan, They Will Come After You
“The loan shark syndicate?”
Ning Fan froze for a moment when he heard that, not immediately recalling the prior incident.
But after a few seconds, Ning Fan finally remembered. After all, the incident hadn’t happened too long ago; it occurred just recently.
But wasn’t that matter already resolved?
“Weren’t all of them arrested? Or is there still someone who slipped through the cracks?”
Ning Fan was puzzled. At the time, he had provided substantial evidence, and the entire group involved in the loans was caught and brought in. The media had even covered it extensively.
Yet here was Baby Hai bringing up the matter again, and something about this felt off. Unless something new had happened, Baby Hai would not have come to him so urgently.
“That’s right. There’s still a group at large, and our preliminary investigation suggests they might be planning to retaliate against you!”
Baby Hai said this with a serious tone.
Although the police had previously gathered ample evidence, there were still a few who managed to escape capture.
According to reliable information, some of the fugitives were extremely violent and reckless individuals, making it very likely for them to act out in extreme ways. It wouldn’t be far-fetched to think they might target Ning Fan for revenge.
“Hahahaha!”
But Ning Fan couldn’t help but laugh aloud when he heard Baby Hai’s words.
Hearing Ning Fan laugh, Baby Hai became confused and immediately snapped, “Why aren’t you afraid? Those people might actually come after you!”
“Sorry, I couldn’t help it! Officer Hai, do you really think that gang poses any threat to me? Honestly, I think it’s not me who should be worried—it’s you!”
Ning Fan didn’t mean to look down on those people; they genuinely weren’t worth his attention. They were just a group of loan sharks, and even if some of them had previously been involved in other unsavory activities, it didn’t matter.
Could such people really pose a threat to Ning Fan?
To him, they were no more than ants. If they truly wanted to seek revenge against him, they’d be asking for death.
Thanks to his formidable strength, Ning Fan wasn’t concerned about retaliation. In fact, he felt Baby Hai was the one who should be worried. After all, it was Baby Hai who had been the one to single-handedly put them behind bars.
“It was you who led the team to arrest them and send them to jail. You’re the key player in this operation. I didn’t even get mentioned in the news. So, Officer Hai, shouldn’t you be thinking about your own safety?”
Ning Fan gently reminded her that she was the one who truly needed to be cautious, not him.
In that case, only a small number of people even knew about Ning Fan’s involvement. Besides, compared to the powerful Ning Fan, Baby Hai—looking like a lone and “fragile” female officer—was a much easier target.
“And you think I’d be scared of them? Seriously, Ning Fan, here I am being kind enough to warn you, and this is the attitude you’re giving me?”
Baby Hai pouted, clearly a little displeased with him.
Her expression carried a hint of grievance, as if she felt wronged.
Looking at Baby Hai’s sudden transformation into a vulnerable little lady, Ning Fan couldn’t help but chuckle again, shaking his head in mild exasperation.
But seeing this side of Baby Hai, Ning Fan didn’t feel like the trip was a waste of time.
“Alright, alright. It’s my fault, okay? I know you’re concerned about me, but to be honest, if those people have any brains, they absolutely wouldn’t come after me. Odds are, they’ve got their eyes on you already!”
Ning Fan apologized first, then seriously offered another reminder to Baby Hai.
This wasn’t an exaggeration; it was based on logic. If those people understood the clear gap in strength, coming after him would be akin to seeking death.
But Baby Hai was different. She was a single woman, and while she was tough, everyone had their vulnerable moments. There was a real chance she could become their target.
“I’m not scared of them at all! If they dare to come after me, I’ll throw every last one of them back into jail!”
Baby Hai scrunched up her nose and struck a defiant pose.
Judging by her expression, she clearly didn’t think much of those fugitives. If anything, she seemed eager for them to show up sooner rather than later.
If they really did appear before her, Baby Hai was determined to make them regret it.
However, Ning Fan didn’t see it the same way. While Baby Hai was pretty capable, if the other side had more people, she could easily end up outnumbered.
“Do you really want to catch them?”
Ning Fan suddenly asked.
Baby Hai didn’t think twice before nodding and responding, “Of course! I’m a cop—they’re criminals—of course I can’t wait to bring them to justice!”
As a police officer, it made perfect sense for Baby Hai to think this way, especially since her sense of justice was particularly strong.
With that, Ning Fan decided to do her a small favor.
“Well, I have an idea. Want to hear it?”
Ning Fan suddenly spoke with a mysterious tone, and Baby Hai immediately perked up her ears.
At that moment, Baby Hai’s expression was hilarious—filled with anticipation, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. She looked like she was ready to pounce and demand Ning Fan spill his plan to capture the fugitives.
Seeing her so eager, Ning Fan decided to stop being cryptic and said, “Just follow my lead. Do exactly what I tell you to do!”
“What’s your plan exactly?”
Baby Hai had an unsure expression on her face.
Ning Fan wagged his finger. “Listen to me and just do as I say. Got it?”
Baby Hai still didn’t quite understand, but since she knew Ning Fan wouldn’t mess with her on purpose, she nodded.
“Now, stand up.”
After Ning Fan spoke, Baby Hai hesitated briefly but stood up, waiting for his next instruction.
“Don’t look at me. Turn around and go to the counter to pay the bill. Then take out your phone and pretend to call your superior. Make sure to glance around while you do it.”
With this next instruction, Baby Hai felt more and more puzzled, but she still followed Ning Fan’s directions.
Baby Hai walked over to the counter, settled the bill with the cashier, then pulled out her phone to fake a call to the precinct.
This scene fell directly into the line of sight of two men in the corner.
“That woman… could she have spotted us?”
The two men, dressed in a deliberately inconspicuous manner, watched Baby Hai’s actions and immediately felt uneasy.
“Maybe we should act now?”
One man grew anxious, clearly provoked by Baby Hai’s behavior.