Chapter 532: Chapter 560: Backing Down? (Third Release)
The crowd could hear the anger from the other end of the phone, but Lin Xi, Xu Hong, and their group showed no change in expression. They simply wouldnât be terrified by a phone call. If that were the case, they might as well give up dominating South City and go back home to farming.
Gu Xiaoxian bowed her head and remained silent. Whenever Lin Xi was present, she didnât have to worry about anything; he would naturally take care of everything.
Gu Lan and those who knew Liu Gong couldnât help but change their expressions.
They knew Liu Gongâs wife, who was even more domineering than Liu Gong. More importantly, she held a significant position in a related department, with certain authority.
People like her could connect with many individuals, and ordinary citizens wouldnât dare offend her.
Those mingling in society, in particular, would be even more cautious not to offend her, since she might know quite a few people in the police stations or public security bureaus.
"Xiaolin, how about letting them leave first? His wife works for a state organization!" Gu Lan whispered to Lin Xi at this moment, looking worried.
Lin Xi shook his head, "Auntie, you donât need to worry. Itâs better if she comes. Iâll have them apologize to you together!"
Seeing Lin Xi so confident, Gu Lan didnât know whether he was being truthful, feeling somewhat skeptical.
Trying to persuade Lin Xi was useless, so she prepared to let Xiaoxian persuade him. But Xiaoxian seemed to be daydreaming at this moment, so he couldnât be relied on!
Just like that, in less than ten minutes, the sound of sirens came from outside.
"This is bad!" Gu Lanâs face turned somewhat grim.
Some of the surrounding people inwardly thought things were getting bad, guessing that woman brought the police, while others were ready to watch the spectacle.
The short and stout old man Liu Gong laughed coldly with satisfaction, "I see you all acting arrogant; soon, youâll all get arrested."
The next moment, a sharp voice from a middle-aged woman outside could be heard, "Move aside, move aside, donât obstruct the police from doing their work, or youâll all get arrested too!"
The crowd murmured complaints while making way, just in time to see a short and stout woman leading three police officers as they walked in.
The short and stout woman moved quickly, simultaneously displaying fury on her face.
Among the three police officers, one was older, and the other two were younger, each showing different expressions but generally didnât look pleased.
"Old Liu, who wants us dead and our son crippled? Which bastard, stand out for the old lady!" She strode up to Liu Gong and shouted at Xu Hongâs group.
Seeing his wife at this moment, Liu Gong wore a sycophantic expression.
He told his wife everything that had just happened, without missing a detail, although heâd altered certain things to make it seem that he was faultless and that Gu Lan, her daughter, Lin Xi, Xu Hong, and the others were entirely to blame.
Hearing this, the stout woman nearly exploded with rage but, being smarter than her husband, she addressed the three police officers behind her, "Old Tan, you see how my family has been bullied like this. What do you think should be done?"
"Shouldnât we arrest them all?"
"Moreover, you can see this group of people arenât good at all; they have threatened to kill us and cripple our sonâs leg. Shouldnât such social scum be eliminated?"
Police Officer Qin, aware of the dubious character of this couple, knew that even though Liu Gongâs words werenât necessarily all true, he was in need of her now. He knew she had a very familiar relationship with their assistant director, so he dared not offend.
Besides, from his vantage point, he saw Xu Hongâs group of henchmen whose attire clearly indicated they were mixed up in society, whereas Lin Xi, Xu Hong, Gu Lan, and Gu Xiaoxian were blocked by Xu Hongâs henchmen.
So he nodded, "Sis is right. This group should indeed be punished for daring to threaten ordinary citizens publicly. Do they think us police are just eating for free?"
"Alright, then arrest them all and thoroughly interrogate, those who need to be impriso***ed should be, lest they come out and harm society!" Liu Gongâs wife was very pleased with Police Officer Qinâs attitude.
Many around had displeased expressions because the couple werenât well-liked, but with the police in front, they didnât dare say much.
In their eyes, no matter how formidable you are in society, could you possibly contend against the police?
Thatâs simply impossible!
Angering the state could lead to your destruction within minutes!
The most worried, in fact, was Gu Lan. She didnât mind being in trouble herself, but she was deeply concerned about implicating Xiaoxian. Now it seemed even Xiaoxianâs boyfriend might get entangled.
However, many didnât notice that Xu Hongâs henchmen showed no change in expression upon hearing Liu Gongâs wifeâs words and the policeâs dialogue. To them, you all merely seemed like clownish fools.
Forget mentioning Xu Hong or even Lin Xi. For Xu Hong specifically, after resolving the chaos in South City, some leaders from the public security bureau had privately conversed with them, forming a certain agreement regarding public order.
Of course, they promised the Dark Night Sect wouldnât engage in illegal activities!
As for other matters, the leaders might grant them certain privileges which could aid societal stability, given the limited police force and the inconvenience of addressing certain issues directly.
Therefore, such matters would be entrusted to the Dark Night Sect.
Lin Xi also knew about this matter, to which he had no objection, as long as they didnât do anything heinous. Besides, he hoped for the Dark Night Sectâs future development to be beneficial to society and the people, at least until he ensures sufficient personal prosperity.
So, when Police Officer Qin advanced, Xu Hong stepped forward with a phone, saying to him, "Take the call; your leader is looking for you!"
"..." Police Officer Qin was about to rebuke but was caught off guard by Xu Hongâs move. He wasnât without insight; seeing Xu Hong was no ordinary person and sensed an uneasy aura about him.
"Old Tan, donât pick up the phone, arrest them. They are just pretending, a group of punks, whatâs there for them to know anyone?" Liu Gongâs wife yelled from behind, "Even if he does know someone, with me here, whatâs there to fear!"
This Police Officer Qin, surnamed Tan, was in a quandary but relied on his intuition that if he didnât pick up, he might regret it for life. Hence, he proceeded to answer the call, holding it to his ear!
In less than ten seconds, everyone heard him responding with ten plus "yes, yes...".
Afterward, he returned the phone to Xu Hong, who said a few words and hung up. This police officer surnamed Tan apologized to Xu Hong, then turned to Liu Gongâs wife, "Youâd better apologize for this!"
"Why?" Liu Gongâs wife questioned suspiciously, "Whose call made you chicken out like this?"
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