172: Chapter 172 Hu Yifei, let's go beat someone up together!

Zhao Yang heard how anxious Guo Haizao sounded and was momentarily stunned.

He was very familiar with the plotline where Zeng Xiaoxian went missing.

The cause was that Zeng Xiaoxian's ex-girlfriend, the super player Laura, had come to find him. As a result, Zeng Xiaoxian seemed to forget the history that Laura had cheated on him for six out of the eight years they dated, and he was once again manipulated by her.

However, after a series of absurd farces, Zeng Xiaoxian realized the truth: he had to end his relationship with Laura. To prove that he no longer had feelings for her, he forcibly kissed Hu Yifei. As a result, he was afraid of Hu Yifei's retaliation, so he cowardly ran away—running away from home and playing missing.

However, although he was familiar with the plotline where Lü Ziqiao was arrested by the police, it didn't match the current situation. That should have happened on New Year's Eve when a patrol officer mistook him for someone illegally selling fireworks and firecrackers; it definitely wasn't now.

Zhao Yang pondered for a moment and said, "Haizao, don't worry, tell me about the situation with Lü Ziqiao first. Which police station was he taken to? A local precinct or the Municipal Bureau?"

"It should be a local precinct. I saw him being taken into the car of a nearby police station," Haizao said.

"Alright, let me ask about the situation first," Zhao Yang said. "You tell Hu Yifei and the others to gather at your place tonight; I'll head over straight after work."

"Then will you be eating at my place? I'll have my sister make something."

"Don't trouble your sister," Zhao Yang laughed. "Why don't you tell them not to cook either? I'll order some takeout and bring it over; we can treat it as a get-together."

"Alright, we'll wait for you."

...

After hanging up, Zhao Yang held his phone and dialed the number of the Municipal Public Security Bureau director, asking for the number of the police station chief near Wenhua Jiayuan. Subsequently, he dialed it: "Hello, Chief Zhang, hello. This is Zhao Yang from the Third Branch of the Municipal Procuratorate."

The person on the other end was clearly stunned for a moment, then immediately became enthusiastic: "Prosecutor Zhao, hello, hello. Just now, Director Zhou from the Municipal Bureau sent me a message saying you were looking for me. Prosecutor Zhao, if there's anything you need our cooperation with, rest assured, we will fully support the leadership's work."

Zhao Yang laughed: "Chief Zhang, don't be so polite. It's just a small personal matter. One of my tenants was detained by your station, so I'm asking what the situation is."

"Ah? A tenant?"

"Yes, I have an apartment in Wenhua Jiayuan, and he rents my place to live. His name is Lü Ziqiao. Could you please check what he was detained for?"

"Please wait a moment, don't hang up, I'll be back immediately."

...

Before long, Chief Zhang's voice came over the phone: "Prosecutor Zhao, we did detain someone named Lü Ziqiao. Is he from your Procuratorate?"

"No. What was the reason he was detained? Fraud or something else?"

Chief Zhang's voice sounded a bit strange: "Prosecutor Zhao, that Lü Ziqiao was wandering around wearing your Procuratorate's uniform. We felt his behavior didn't seem like that of the Procuratorate, fearing he was a fraudster, so we brought him back for questioning."

"What?" Zhao Yang was stunned. "Wearing our Procuratorate's uniform? Where did he get it?"

"There are some differences, but it looks quite similar. He said he had it custom-made because he wanted to look cool. Our officers were a bit skeptical and are currently questioning him."

Zhao Yang rubbed his forehead and laughed bitterly: "He is indeed the type of person who could do such a thing. He is not a fraudster; otherwise, I wouldn't dare rent a house to him."

"Oh... then it was a misunderstanding. I'll have someone release him later."

"Don't," Zhao Yang laughed. "I'll still have to trouble you to criticize and educate him properly and teach him some law. When I get off work, I'll go pick him up. I've caused you trouble."

"Oh, not at all. You don't need to come in person; I'll let him go after the criticism."

...

After chatting a bit more, Zhao Yang hung up the phone, feeling speechless. Lü Ziqiao, this guy, had a quick mind, was eloquent, and thick-skinned; he was definitely a talent. Wasting his time like this was a complete waste of talent. He had to think of something for him to do.

Before getting off work, Zhao Yang dialed the number of a five-star hotel near Wenhua Jiayuan, ordered a banquet, and had them deliver it to 3502.

When Zhao Yang arrived at 3502, the three members of Haizao's family were chatting with Hu Yifei and the others. The room was lively, and listening to the content, they were all bad-mouthing Lü Ziqiao. Especially Chen Meijia, who was pointing at his nose and mocking him; her spit could almost spray onto Lü Ziqiao's face.

However, Lü Ziqiao, for once, didn't talk back. The matter was truly too embarrassing—he had wanted to get a uniform to look cool and hit on young girls, but before he could even talk to a single girl, he was taken away by the police officers.

Seeing Zhao Yang arrive, Lü Ziqiao quickly stood up and said respectfully: "Brother Yang, thank you. If you hadn't helped, I would have really had to stay inside for a few days this time."

Zhao Yang smiled: "Just don't be so whimsical in the future."

"I definitely won't," Lü Ziqiao said sincerely. "I've realized that your coolness isn't about wearing a uniform, and I can't imitate that. I know I was wrong."

Zhao Yang patted his shoulder: "Alright, let's talk about Zeng Xiaoxian's disappearance first."

"Yes, yes, it's like this." Lü Ziqiao started, and everyone chimed in to tell the story of Zeng Xiaoxian's disappearance. Although Zhao Yang knew the plot, hearing them tell it in person was a different experience.

After listening, Zhao Yang was silent for a moment, then began to crack his knuckles. Everyone was stunned. Lin Wanyu asked cautiously: "Brother Yang, what are you going to do?"

Zhao Yang smacked his lips: "How can there be such a spineless man as Zeng Xiaoxian in this world? Hearing all this, I really want to beat him up. He really brings shame to us men."

"Indeed." Su Chun was also annoyed. "How does this little Zeng not have a single opinion of his own? If I were him, I would..."

"You would what?" Guo Hai Ping laughed and dismantled him. "Do you think Laura would fancy you?"

Su Chun lifted his chin: "I wouldn't fancy her either. In terms of looks and temperament, she doesn't even compare to one-tenth of you. Haizao, am I right?"

Guo Haizao rolled her eyes: "I only see a face that is flattering my sister."

"Hahaha." Everyone laughed.

Zhao Yang's mouth also curled up. The atmosphere of Haizao's family of three was already stained with the flavor of iPartment; his matchmaking plan seemed to be very successful.

Guo Hai Ping waved her hand and said: "But little Zeng just disappeared like that, without a trace, which is quite worrying."

Hu Yifei snorted coldly: "This scumbag, it's good that he disappeared, so I don't have to get Life Qi seeing him every day."

"Yifei," Zhao Yang laughed. "Still angry about him forcibly kissing you?"

Hu Yifei's face turned red, then she stiffened her neck and said: "Who said that? That wasn't my first kiss, why would I be angry?"

Zhao Yang teased: "Then you must be angry about that spineless look he had in front of Laura?"

"Yes." Hu Yifei stamped her foot. "I've never seen such a spineless man. Seriously, I also want to beat him up, for a long time now!"

"Brother Yang..." Lu Zhanbo said. "But Teacher Zeng just left without a word, we are still quite worried. You have wide connections, can you help us find him?"

"Alright," Zhao Yang smiled. "I'll check his travel records through the System."

At this time, the meal Zhao Yang ordered arrived. The feast from the five-star hotel made everyone's eyes widen. Everyone began to move, fetching bowls and chopsticks, moving tables and chairs, and the meal was eaten livelily.

When they were almost finished, Zhao Yang received a call, then found an opportunity when no one was around, and whispered to Hu Yifei: "Eight-thirty, back door of the residential complex, I'll take you to do something."

Hu Yifei was stunned. "What thing?"

Zhao Yang curled his lips: "Beat someone up."