48: Chapter 48 Applying Pressure on Two Fronts

Cao Yong hurriedly explained, "Dad, please don't be angry. I have been accompanying a friend from Beijing for the past few days."

"Oh?"

Vice Governor Cao Jianhui's tone softened slightly, "Since it is a friend from Beijing, you really should host them well."

As a veteran of officialdom, Vice Governor Cao Jianhui understood the moment he heard it was someone from Beijing. Given Cao Yong's status, a person from Beijing who could make him take the initiative to accompany them was either the descendant of some high-ranking official or a scion of a prominent family.

Therefore, he certainly would not object to his son associating with such a person.

"Dad, don't even mention it."

Cao Yong's voice suddenly became anxious, "My friend was taken to the Police Station by someone. I wanted to ask you to go over there and get him out."

Upon hearing this, Vice Governor Cao Jianhui frowned and asked, "How big is this person's background, exactly? To think it actually requires me to step in personally?"

Cao Yong took a deep breath and slowly spat out two words, "Sky-high!"

Vice Governor Cao Jianhui on the other end of the phone fell silent.

The information contained in this simple word was too massive, leaving him momentarily stunned.

After a few seconds, Vice Governor Cao Jianhui asked in a deep voice, "Which Police Station?"

"Tianxing Road Police Station."

"Alright, you go over and wait first; I will be there in a moment." Vice Governor Cao Jianhui hung up the phone after saying this.

Cao Yong put down the phone and let out a long sigh of relief.

He knew that with his father stepping in, this matter would likely be resolved very quickly.

...

On the other side, a police car sped into the courtyard of the Tianxing Road Police Station, the tires screeching against the ground.

Director Ma Baoguo stepped out of the car quickly. His expression was grim, his brows tightly locked, and he headed straight for the interrogation room upon entering the main gate.

"Station Chief Yang Li!"

Director Ma Baoguo shouted in a deep voice, his voice echoing in the corridor.

"What is going on here?"

His gaze was as sharp as a hawk's, sweeping over everyone present.

Director Yang hurriedly stepped forward, beads of sweat seeping from his forehead. He reported the sequence of events in detail, keeping his voice extremely low, fearing that others might overhear.

After listening, Director Ma Baoguo's gaze shifted back and forth between Li Dakang and Young Master Lu, finally resting on Li Dakang. Years of experience in officialdom told him that this young man was not simple.

To be able to remain calm in such a situation meant he either had an extremely strong psychological constitution or a deep background.

"This young comrade."

Director Ma Baoguo put on a friendly expression, his tone carrying a touch of courtesy and probing, "I am Director Ma Baoguo of the Nanfu District Public Security Bureau. I think today's incident might be a misunderstanding."

"Look, could you give me some face? Let's all take a step back and turn hostility into friendship?"

Li Dakang smiled slightly, with a hint of playfulness, "Then you will have to ask Young Master Lu."

His gaze turned to Young Master Lu, carrying clear provocation.

Director Ma Baoguo turned to look at Young Master Lu, his face piled with smiles, his tone almost pleading, with veins faintly visible on his forehead, "Young Master Lu, how about you give me some face?"

Young Master Lu said exasperatedly, "No!"

His voice became sharp with anger.

"This kid offended me. If it just ends like this, how am I supposed to carry on in Mingzhou in the future?"

He turned to Director Ma Baoguo, dangerous light flickering in his eyes, "Director Ma, you don't need to worry about this matter; I will take responsibility if anything goes wrong!"

Just as Director Ma Baoguo was about to say something else, the pager on his waist suddenly beeped "beep, beep, beep."

He took it out and looked at it, his expression changing suddenly. He hurriedly said to Station Chief Yang Li, "I am going to return a call; you keep an eye on things here."

After saying this, he walked quickly toward Station Chief Yang Li's office, his footsteps much more hurried than when he arrived.

The door to the office was slammed shut.

Director Ma Baoguo dialed the number with trembling hands, his voice clearly nervous, "Chief Liang, this is Ma Baoguo. Do you have any instructions?"

A dignified voice came from the other end of the phone, "I am asking you, did the Tianxing Road Police Station in your jurisdiction arrest a young man?"

The sweat on Director Ma Baoguo's forehead slid down his cheeks, "Chief Liang, even you know about this?"

"However, it wasn't an arrest; it was an invitation for him to come over and assist with an investigation."

He added cautiously, "I am currently at the Tianxing Road Police Station. This matter is difficult to handle; Mayor Lu's son is also here..."

"I am coming over immediately!"

The voice on the other end of the phone suddenly rose, "Director Ma Baoguo, let me tell you, you must protect that young man! If he loses even a scrap of skin, I will strip you of your uniform!"

Director Ma Baoguo's hand shook, and the receiver almost dropped to the ground.

He had not expected Chief Liang to value this young man so highly. It seemed he had truly gotten himself into big trouble.

Thinking of this, Director Ma Baoguo was furious. This bunch of blind fools only knew how to cause trouble for him!

As it turned out, after Li Dakang was taken away by Director Yang, Division Chief Hu Weihang had called Municipal Party Secretary Guo Zhenhua.

Upon hearing that Li Dakang had been taken to the Police Station, Municipal Party Secretary Guo Zhenhua was immediately shocked. A Police Station in this era was not a good place to be; corporal punishment and forced confessions were common occurrences.

If anything went wrong for Li Dakang inside, how would he ever be able to enter the Li family's home in the future?

Therefore, Municipal Party Secretary Guo Zhenhua immediately dialed Li Hongji's number and reported the situation in detail.

Li Hongji on the other end of the phone was silent for a moment and only said faintly, "I know."

But the fury contained within these few simple words made Municipal Party Secretary Guo Zhenhua on this end of the phone shudder with fear.