Chapter 28: Looking at Submissive Children after 30 Years

Chapter 28: Chapter 28: Looking at Submissive Children after 30 Years

Li Lei looked at his agitated colleagues in the corridor and knew that Lu Sheng had acted.

Many of the platoon and squad leaders here were from the first platoon.

Lu Sheng had said if anything happened, he would take the heat. Although he hadn’t gone to Wu Yihua’s office to speak for him, he was now supporting him in this way.

Of course, this was also because Li Lei’s stance was strong enough, daring to face Wu Yihua head-on; otherwise, even if Lu Sheng was willing to help, it wouldn’t have resulted in the scene now unfolding.

Half of the inspectors here were fired up out of respect for Lu Sheng, and the other half were acting on their own impulses.

If today Li Lei’s son was bullied by the Tiger Saber Gang and they did nothing, who would stand up for them if their own families were bullied by the Tiger Saber Gang in the future?

Li Lei, as a platoon leader, almost had his son crippled by the Tiger Saber Gang, which resonated with the other present platoon and squad leaders.

The Tiger Saber Gang’s arrogance had reached such heights that the Inspection Bureau absolutely couldn’t back down now!

Once such a consensus had been reached, this incident had already become more than just a simple case of assault.

Ten minutes later, Li Lei, Wang Xu, Lu Sheng, and Wu Yihua, the four of them were called to the Inspector General’s office.

The current Inspector General of the Xing City Inspection Bureau, Huang Weiguang, was fifty-one years old this year. The entire bureau knew that he wouldn’t serve for many more years before retiring.

In the past two years, Huang Weiguang rarely managed the bureau’s affairs and was basically in a semi-retired state.

The fact that he rarely summoned a Deputy Supervisory Director, two captains, and a platoon leader to his office today made it clear that he intended to handle this incident personally.

“How is the interrogation of Liu Wen going?”

After listening to several people’s narration, Huang Weiguang’s first question was this.

“Inspector General, Liu Wen has not confessed, insisting that the act was solely his doing, yet unable to provide a convincing reason,”

Li Lei replied.

Huang Weiguang looked at Li Lei, and although half of his hair was grey, showing his age, his eyes were still sharp, like an eagle sizing up its prey:

“You think this matter was instigated by the Tiger Saber Gang, but why would they target your son?”

Li Lei: “Inspector General, my son was admitted to the Martial Arts Academy and caught the eye of a special class instructor, who took him on as a student. Perhaps the Tiger Saber Gang feels that he might become a threat in the future, so they wanted to eliminate him in advance. As you know, the Tiger Saber Gang has always regarded the local Martial Arts Hall as their own backyard, and they do not tolerate others sharing a piece of the pie.”

“Oh?”

Huang Weiguang narrowed his eyes upon hearing this, “Which special class instructor from the Martial Arts Hall took a liking to your son?”

“Mr. Hao Yi.”

“So it’s him.”

Huang Weiguang murmured, then his gaze softened considerably when he looked at Li Lei:

“It seems your son indeed has the potential to become a threat.”

After speaking, he turned to Wu Yihua: “Yihua, I know you’re quite close to the Tiger Saber Gang on normal days.”

Wu Yihua’s expression changed upon hearing this, and he hurriedly said:

“Inspector General, I definitely have not…”

Huang Weiguang waved his hand, interrupting him:

“Who you associate with is your business, but no matter what, the brothers in the bureau are your true family. It would be disheartening if you cannot even protect the interests of your brothers.”

“Inspector General, you really misunderstand me!”

Wu Yihua had to explain, “This is what I’ll do to show my stance: If it turns out that the Tiger Saber Gang is indeed behind this, I will personally lead a team to apprehend them! I’ll ensure that the culprits are punished severely and provide an explanation to the brothers in the bureau!”

Lu Sheng, who had been silent, glanced at Wu Yihua and said:

“Inspector General, I think the breakthrough in this situation still lies with Liu Wen. Since he has fallen into our hands, there’s certainly a way to make him talk.”

“What do you have in mind?”

Huang Weiguang asked.

Lu Sheng: “The reason Liu Wen dares not talk is that his family is under the grip of the Tiger Saber Gang. If we can protect his family and promise his safety, he might be willing to talk.”

Huang Weiguang: “Liu Wen has been captured for quite a while now. If his family is truly in the hands of the Tiger Saber Gang, isn’t it too late to start looking for them now?”

Lu Sheng hastily said: “Inspector General, when I authorized Captain Li to apprehend the suspects, I had already dispatched people to look for Liu Wen’s family. We should be getting word back soon,”

“Oh?”

Huang Weiguang nodded, “Alright, you continue to look into this matter and inform me the moment you have any results.”

“Yes, I guarantee to complete the mission!”

Lu Sheng saluted sharply.

“That’s enough, you all may leave now.”

Huang Weiguang finally said.

So the four of them left the office.

“Lu Sheng.”

After walking out of the office, Wu Yihua suddenly called for Lu Sheng.

“Deputy Supervisory Director, is there something you need?”

“If Liu Wen has found results, let me know, too. I really want to know who’s behind all this.”

“Yes, I will certainly inform you as soon as there are results,” Lu Sheng said.

Wu Yihua cast a deep glance at Lu Sheng and then turned to leave.

As for the matter of dealing with Li Lei that he had mentioned before, he didn’t bring it up again.

“Captain Lu, can you find Liu Wen’s family members?”

After Wu Yihua left, Wang Xu asked.

Of course, Li Lei knew what the key to making Liu Wen talk was, but without any information on Liu Wen’s family, naturally, he had no way of finding them in a short period of time.

“If nothing unexpected happens, Liu Wen’s family should already be on their way to the Inspection Bureau,” Lu Sheng said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Wang Xu laughed, “Captain Lu has real ability, no wonder you are the Captain of the first platoon; I, Old Wang, am thoroughly impressed.”

After speaking, he patted Li Lei’s shoulder:

“Old Li, I can understand how you feel. You’re not to blame for this incident. If my son were attacked like this, I’d have done the same.”

“Captain Wang, I truly am…”

“Eh, it’s fine, after we’re done here, treat me to a drink.”

“Sure, drinks on me!”

The two shared a smile, and then Wang Xu also left, leaving the space to Li Lei and Lu Sheng.

Li Lei said to Lu Sheng:

“Captain Lu, thanks for everything this time.”

“Eh, Old Li, don’t be so formal.”

Lu Sheng said, laughing as he put an arm around Li Lei, and the two walked side by side along the hallway:

“Your Xiao Fei is really impressive, to be cornered by a dozen people, attacked with an iron rod, and still able to turn things around and knock down all those men, even capturing their leader to bring back. He’s much stronger than my kid. I figure if it had been my kid, chances are he would have been beaten badly, if not crippled.”

Upon hearing these words, Li Lei couldn’t help but smirk, a proud look surfacing on his face, though he still said:

“Eh, Captain Lu, you’re being too modest. Xiao Fei told me that your Lu Changwu is a notable figure at the Martial Arts Academy and among the elite students.”

“Hahaha, what notable figure, that’s just talk,” Lu Sheng shook his head, laughing, “But, I think one reason the Inspector General is willing to back you up this time is partly because of Mr. Hao Yi. Mr. Hao Yi is quite the character, and your Xiao Fei being taken under his wing as his student means he’s definitely not destined for a life of mediocrity! He and my Changwu are currently at the Martial Arts Academy together; in the future, Changwu might even need Xiao Fei’s help.”

“Don’t say that, Captain Lu. Xiao Fei will still need Changwu to look out for him in the future.”

Li Lei quickly responded.

“Haha, alright. The kids should get to know each other better in the future, and our families should visit each other more.”

“Sure, as Captain Lu says.”

The two continued chatting and laughing as they descended the stairs.

This scene was witnessed by many, who couldn’t help but express their amazement.

It was the first time they had seen Lu Sheng, with a bright future and almost certainly to be promoted to Deputy Supervisory Director, being so close with a platoon leader.

Back in his own office, Li Lei took a moment to calm his emotions and couldn’t help but smile.

He had thought he was sticking his neck out for Li Fei, but now it seemed like he was basking in Li Fei’s reflected glory.

He had heard people say, for the first thirty years, a father supports his son, and for the next thirty, a son respects his father.

It seemed now that he wouldn’t have to wait thirty years.

“Why do I feel like my chances to stand up for this kid are getting fewer and fewer?” Li Lei muttered to himself, his face brimming with smiles.

PS: Beginning of the month, asking for a monthly ticket~ Wishing everyone a happy holiday!