Shimen Town Police Station.
At ten in the morning, there was no wind, no rain, and the sky was clear and vast.
Cai Ying, having finished his work, leaned back in his chair, enjoying a moment of leisure.
After the big incident in Luofeng Village yesterday, he didn't get back to his dormitory until late into the night. He had gotten up early in the morning, and now, basking in the warm sun, sleepiness washed over him.
"Hurry up!"
"Behave yourself."
"Captain Wu, why are you here?"
A clamor woke the drowsy Cai Ying.
He opened his eyes and peeked.
"Strange, why is Old Wu here?"
He patted his short hair and got up to greet them.
"Captain Wu, what is this..."
He saw plainclothes officers escorting someone behind him and couldn't figure out what was going on.
"Director Cai, a serious assault case occurred in your jurisdiction today."
Wu Tao said.
"A serious assault case?"
Cai Ying's sleepiness vanished instantly.
The area he managed was small and mostly rural. The cases he usually handled were minor ones, like who stole whose chicken, duck, goose, or dog, or who stole whose wheat.
The commotion caused by the sealing of the medical clinic yesterday was the biggest case he had encountered since taking office.
What evil had befallen them recently?
How could there be another serious assault case?
"Director Cai, we need to use your interrogation room."
Wu Tao greeted him.
Due to the principle of territorial jurisdiction, since the case happened on the outskirts of Shimen Town, they had to inform the police station here. Even if it were to be transferred to a criminal case, the necessary procedures still had to be followed.
"Yes, yes, yes."
Cai Ying nodded repeatedly, eager to hand over this troublesome case to their criminal investigation team.
Immediately after.
A group of people passed by.
When Cai Ying saw the suspect being escorted, he exclaimed in surprise, "Dr. Lin?!"
His eyes widened, and his mouth hung open, as if he had seen a ghost.
"It's you."
Lin Fan looked up and smiled at him faintly.
Wu Tao paused, looked at Cai Ying, and asked, "What? Director Cai, do you know him?"
"Know him? Of course, I know him!"
Cai Ying gasped, "You can't arrest him!"
This statement drew everyone's attention.
Xie Sisi, who was on the phone with her father, frowned, quickly ended the call, and roughly pushed the person in front of her aside, demanding, "Why can't he be arrested? Who do you think you are? Trying to harbor a criminal?"
Xie Sisi pointed at Cai Ying, spitting as she vented her dissatisfaction.
"Sisi."
Wu Tao grabbed her arm and pulled her back.
After all, Cai Ying was the director of the police station. How could he save face being reprimanded like this in front of his subordinates?
"Uncle Wu, look, isn't he abusing his power for personal gain?"
Xie Sisi swayed Wu Tao's arm and pouted.
Cai Ying's face turned grim.
This was the police station, and he was the director. A woman who appeared out of nowhere had just unleashed a torrent of abuse on him. Who could tolerate that?
"Director Cai, my niece is young and doesn't know any better. Please don't take it to heart."
Wu Tao said a conciliatory word.
Cai Ying nodded slightly, suppressing his anger.
He was just a director of a police station, while Wu Tao was the captain of the criminal investigation team. In terms of position and seniority, Wu Tao was considerably higher than him.
"Director Cai, why do you say this person cannot be arrested?"
Wu Tao asked curiously.
Although Director Cai was an ordinary person and not very adept at handling things, Wu Tao didn't believe he would harbor criminals.
"A big problem will arise if you arrest him."
Cai Ying said with a solemn expression.
"A big problem?"
Xie Sisi raised her voice.
"My father is the chairman of Borun Pharmaceutical. Look at my arm, he's the one who hit it."
Xie Sisi extended her arm, revealing a small scratch, and glared, saying, "My husband was severely injured by him and is still in the hospital fighting for his life. My subordinates who came with me were also all beaten into the hospital by him."
Xie Sisi angrily stepped forward, raised her hand, hesitated for a moment, and didn't slap him.
"This isn't a big problem? And arresting her is a big problem? I think you, the director of this police station, don't want your job anymore!"
"Madam, whether I want to keep my job or not is decided by the organization, not by you."
Cai Ying was furious from the constant provocation.
He might be a minor director, but here on his turf, he was almost slapped. If it weren't for Wu Tao's presence, he would have detained Xie Sisi.
"What are you so arrogant about?"
Xie Sisi was also full of anger, "I'm telling you, the salary you receive, the food and clothes you eat, the money you use to support your wife and children, all come from my father's taxes. Without my father, you wouldn't even have hot meals to eat!"
At this moment, a group of police officers rushed in from all directions.
Xie Sisi's voice was loud, and they couldn't help but overhear.
They gathered at the door, their eyes filled with anger, glaring fiercely at Xie Sisi.
"Sisi, what are you doing? Is this the place for you to act recklessly?"
Wu Tao, seeing that the situation was getting out of hand, forcefully pulled Xie Sisi behind him.
"Director Cai, I apologize, I apologize. I'll treat you to a meal to make amends another day."
"Forget it."
Cai Ying's face was as dark as a storm cloud. He turned away, unwilling to deal with them.
Wu Tao cursed his niece for being foolish. On someone else's territory, couldn't she curb her spoiled temper?
"Director Cai, my phone is in my pocket. Could you please help me make a call to notify my family? The lock screen password is..."
Lin Fan said to Cai Ying during the interval.
"You still want to call someone?"
Xie Sisi's eyebrows were raised, "Whom do you want to call? It's perfect, we'll take care of your whole family. My father will be here soon..."
"Enough!"
Cai Ying roared, like a clap of thunder from a clear sky, making Xie Sisi's eardrums buzz and immediately stopping her words.
"This is a police station, do you have the right to speak?"
Cai Ying glared at Xie Sisi, "If you dare to say another word, I'll handcuff you immediately!"
As he spoke, Cai Ying had already taken out handcuffs.
Wu Tao quickly mediated, "Calm down, Director Cai. When Old Xie arrives, I'll have him apologize to you personally."
He was inwardly frustrated. This niece of his! Even after getting married, she hadn't changed her arrogant nature.
It was going well initially, and now it had turned into this situation.
Wu Tao could only urge his team to complete the procedures quickly and then take Lin Fan away.
Cai Ying didn't hesitate and took the phone out of Lin Fan's pocket.
"Thank you, Director Cai."
"It's nothing."
In the moment their eyes met, Cai Ying saw no trace of fear in Lin Fan's eyes.
"Let's go quickly."
Wu Tao beckoned, and his subordinates continued to escort Lin Fan forward.
"Wait!"
Cai Ying stopped Xie Sisi, who was following behind Wu Tao.
"You cannot go in."
"Why? I..."
Xie Sisi was about to flare up again, but Wu Tao quickly pushed her, "You wait outside first. Non-police personnel are not allowed inside. You don't understand any rules. When your father gets here, I'll have him teach you a good lesson."
"Uncle Wu~"
Xie Sisi put on a wronged expression and pouted coquettishly.
Wu Tao's expression was very serious, without any wavering.
"Hmph, when my father gets here, they'll see."
Xie Sisi, in her high heels, walked out reluctantly.