36: Chapter 36 Re-arrest

Baiyun District Police Station.

Director Lu Sihai sat with a dark expression, a cigarette between his fingers as smoke swirled around him.

Tian Jun and the other three stood before him, recounting the events repeatedly.

They didn't exaggerate; in fact, they hadn't even fully disclosed the insults and grievances they had suffered.

"Wait!"

Lu Sihai spoke while exhaling a puff of smoke.

"Did Deputy Director Zheng really say those words—that this was just a small matter?"

"Yes, Director. At the time, I forgot to turn off my body camera, so everything Deputy Director Zheng did was recorded."

"Including the arrogant behavior of Li Tianyi and the others; it's all recorded."

Tan Zhuo replied calmly.

Tian Jun silently gave Tan Zhuo a thumbs-up with his right hand.

Seeing this, Tan Zhuo shot him a brief glance, as if to say:

"Standard procedure!"

"No need for praise!"

Lu Sihai took Tan Zhuo's body camera and began to watch the footage carefully.

His brow furrowed tighter and tighter until his forehead was deeply creased.

Zheng Qifeng's actions were far too abnormal.

With his years of political experience, Lu knew that even if one wanted to protect someone, it should be done through covert pressure or indirect warnings.

It shouldn't be such a blatant, personal intervention that left behind incriminating evidence.

Unless... he simply didn't care.

This thought sent a chill through Lu Sihai's heart.

Zheng Qifeng was no greenhorn. For him to be so unscrupulous, there were only two possibilities:

Either he was certain that those present would never dare to leak the information;

Or, he was confident that even if the matter was exposed, he had sufficient means to suppress it.

At this realization, Lu Sihai's expression grew even heavier.

He took one puff after another from his cigarette.

"Director, the matter has already been leaked online. Take a look."

Tian Jun looked at the Qingbo post Chen Shaoping had made and handed his phone to Lu Sihai.

Ever since he knew Chen Shaoping was going to expose the matter online, he had been checking his phone intermittently.

Lu Sihai took the phone and read carefully.

At that moment, he knew the situation had exceeded his jurisdiction; it was no longer possible to suppress it.

He had to report it to his superiors. Since his direct supervisor was Zheng Qifeng, he obviously couldn't report to him.

He had to go to a higher level.

"Director Huang, I'm sorry to disturb you so late, but I have a major matter here that is quite urgent and requires an immediate report."

Lu Sihai rose from his chair and stood perfectly straight, speaking respectfully.

It was clear he held the Director Huang on the other end of the line in high regard.

"Little Lu, I know what you're going to say. I'm already aware of this matter and have reported it to the higher-ups."

"According to instructions from above, this matter has caused quite a stir. If we don't give the public an explanation, how can we be worthy of the people's trust?"

"Here's the plan: first, arrange for people to re-arrest those five lawless criminals, including Li Tianyi. If you don't have enough men, I'll arrange for police forces to assist you. This time, no one is to be released without my order."

"As for the issue with Zheng Qifeng, the Discipline Inspection Commission will step in and invite him to assist with the investigation."

Director Huang's voice was steady, without a hint of panic, handling the matter in just a few sentences.

Lu Sihai felt relieved. "Director Huang, regarding Zheng Qifeng's illegal conduct, I have some evidence here. Should I..."

"In that case, come find me immediately after you've made the arrangements."

"Yes, Director Huang. I'll arrange it right away."

Lu Sihai hung up the phone, the joy on his face beyond words.

Although the probability was low, if Zheng Qifeng were to fall, perhaps he could take a step up.

"Tian Jun, you guys head out right now and bring those fellows back for me."

Tian Jun was delighted; he could finally vent his frustration.

He answered loudly, "Yes! I guarantee the mission will be completed."

Knock, knock, knock!

Knock, knock, knock!

A series of knocks rang out.

The servant, who had already gone to bed, had to get dressed and get up.

As soon as the door opened, six Police Officers strode inside.

Leading them was Tian Jun.

The servant was startled, but after seeing clearly that they were police, she felt relieved.

"Comrade Police Officers, who are you looking for?"

Tian Jun spoke calmly with a serious expression, "We are looking for Mr. Li Tianyi. Which room is he in?"

Li Shuangjiang's house was very large, with four floors and many rooms.

"Comrade Police Officer, the Young Master is in the room at the very end of the second floor."

"Please lead the way."

Li Shuangjiang also heard the knocking, but he couldn't hear what happened afterward.

This was because he slept on the third floor.

His heart couldn't help but throb with unease, as if something bad was happening.

He stood up with difficulty, threw on some clothes, and prepared to go out and see.

Li Tianyi had been drinking and had been through hours of turmoil; he was now sleeping like a log.

When Tian Jun and the others burst into the room, he didn't react at all.

"Take him away!"

Seeing things were taking a turn for the worse, the servant hurriedly said, "Comrade Police Officers, wait a moment. I'll go call the Master."

Before Tian Jun and the others could respond, she had already rushed out.

The others looked at Tian Jun, who spoke again: "Propping him up, take him away."

Two Police Officers each grabbed an arm, hauling Li Tianyi up.

Only then did he slowly open his eyes. Seeing the scene before him, he couldn't quite believe it.

He wanted to rub his eyes, but found his arms were held fast; he was no longer in control of himself.

He immediately flew into a rage. "Who are you? Do you know what you're doing? One word from me and I can have you thrown in jail."

He was as arrogant as ever.

Tian Jun decisively stepped in front of Li Tianyi so he could see clearly, and held up the arrest warrant.

"Li Tianyi, you are under arrest. This is the warrant, please look at it carefully."

"Take him away!"

Tian Jun turned to leave, with the Police Officers following closely behind.

"You actually want to take me away from my own home? You've got some nerve."

"In a moment, I'll have you crawling out of here on your knees."

After Li Tianyi finished speaking, he shouted at the top of his lungs, "Old Li! Old Li! Where the hell are you? Someone's broken into your house and is taking away your precious son!"

"Hehehe!"

He even let out a loud laugh, looking at Tian Jun with a face full of mockery.

"What do you think you're doing, breaking into a private residence to kidnap someone? Do you have a death wish?"

At that moment, an angry voice came from the third floor. It sounded somewhat aged but was full of vigor.

An elderly man wearing pajamas with a coat draped over his shoulders walked down from the third floor, followed by the servant who had just gone up.

Li Tianyi looked at the newcomer and complained, "Old Li, are you deaf? You only just came down. Quickly tell them to let me go, and make them kneel and kowtow to apologize to me."

Li Shuangjiang gave his son a doting look, then turned and glared fiercely at Tian Jun and the others. "Didn't you hear what my son said? Do as he says!"

Tian Jun laughed. This was exactly what it meant when people said 'if the upper beam is crooked, the lower beam will be too'.

"Li Shuangjiang, I presume. We are performing our official duties. Please do not obstruct us."

"If you persist in your stubbornness, we will have no choice but to arrest you as well for obstructing official business."

"These are our credentials, and this is the arrest warrant."

Tian Jun displayed his credentials and the arrest warrant one by one before Li Shuangjiang's eyes, letting him see clearly.

"I don't care who you are. Since you dare to defy my wishes, I'll have your superiors deal with you."

Li Shuangjiang's face was as cold as water as he pulled out his phone and dialed a number.