39: Chapter 39 Security Captain Shen Jianan

Wang Hao originally thought that by hiding on the third floor, far from Qin Yi's line of sight, he would be able to avoid drawing his attention.

However, he never imagined that Qin Yi would still keenly sense his presence.

When Qin Yi's gaze pierced through the crowd and landed directly on Wang Hao, it felt as if his heart had been struck by a powerful electric current, thumping so violently it nearly burst from his chest.

A bone-chilling cold surged up his spine and rapidly spread to his limbs; he couldn't help but shudder, his entire body tensing up.

Wang Hao instinctively tried to look away from that frigid gaze, only to find his feet seemingly frozen to the floor, unable to move an inch.

His legs began to tremble uncontrollably, and cold sweat poured down his forehead as he recalled the scene of Brother Qiang being sent flying by a single punch from Qin Yi, crashing heavily into the glass doors; endless terror welled up in the depths of Wang Hao's heart.

He knew A-Qiang—he was not only Brother Dao's driver but also his most capable subordinate.

In Brother Dao's words, A-Qiang could take on over a dozen men by himself without any trouble!

Yet who would have thought that such a formidable person would be beaten by Qin Yi to the point of being unable to get up...

At this moment, Wang Hao felt a hint of regret; Qin Yi was not as easy to deal with as he had previously thought, and it seemed he had provoked someone he couldn't afford to offend.

This realization struck his heart like a heavy hammer, allowing the fear within him to rage like a ferocious beast.

However, just then, something even more terrifying happened.

His phone rang piercingly, the screen displaying an incoming call from "Brother Dao."

...

The police station was adjacent to the International Finance Center, and in a flash, Qin Yi and the others had already stepped into the Waitan Police Station of the Shenjiang Bay Branch.

After entering, the two of them first registered and were then taken to different interrogation rooms for questioning according to the standard procedure.

Qin Yi and Xu Qian had nothing to hide and gave a full account of what had happened to the officer taking their statements.

The five thugs' injuries were not serious, so there was no need to send them to the hospital; they were all locked in detention cells, awaiting further interrogation by the police.

As for A-Qiang, he had been rushed to a nearby hospital and likely wouldn't be able to get out of bed for quite some time.

...

About half an hour later, in the Public Security Section office, a refined young policeman wearing glasses held a stack of freshly organized documents, respectfully placed them on the female officer's desk, and reported, "Captain Shen, here are the files and statements regarding those thugs and the couple."

The Public Security Captain—Shen Jianan—was indeed the capable female officer who had led the team earlier.

She quickly browsed through the couple's information, and when her eyes fell on Qin Yi's file, she couldn't help but show a hint of curiosity and a playful smile. "He's a student at Modu University? Have you checked the store's surveillance footage?"

The young officer nodded quickly in response. "I've seen it, Captain Shen. The surveillance footage is completely consistent with the descriptions given by the couple and the shop assistant. It was that man called Brother Qiang who first behaved inappropriately toward Xu Qian. At that time, Xu Qian's boyfriend, Qin Yi, was in the fitting room. The shop assistant was afraid something would happen and went to notify him... Immediately after, Qin Yi arrived just in time and..."

The young officer narrated the events in detail while Shen Jianan listened quietly, flipping through the statements of Qin Yi and Xu Qian.

"Since the case is basically clear," the young officer asked tentatively, "Captain Shen, can we let the couple and the shop assistant leave first? The station's interrogation rooms are limited, and those five thugs are still waiting to be questioned..."

Shen Jianan stood up, gave the young officer a slight glare, and said, "What's the rush! Pull up the surveillance for me; I want to see it for myself."

Having no choice, the young officer returned to his post and quickly pulled up the surveillance footage.

Shen Jianan took the mouse, dragged the progress bar directly to the scene where Qin Yi started to fight, and began watching with great interest.

...

"Holy crap, that's impressive! What a beautiful turning Crushing Fist—clean, crisp, and not a single wasted movement! And that Whip Kick; without three to five years of solid foundation, it would be absolutely impossible to pull off!"

"Good lord! Is that kid really that strong? He sent that guy flying with just one punch?!"

Hearing Shen Jianan's blood-pumping commentary, the young officer smiled awkwardly, thinking to himself that this captain really didn't fit the traditional image of a female police officer.

Seeing that she had finished watching the surveillance video, the young officer cleared his throat and reminded her again, "Captain Shen, the couple can leave now, right?"

"Oh, right. I'll do it; I'll see them out personally!" Shen Jianan said as she stood up, straightened her uniform, and walked straight out of the Public Security Section.

When Shen Jianan walked into the interrogation room, Qin Yi was lightly tapping his fingertips on the table, looking somewhat impatient.

Hearing someone enter, Qin Yi didn't even bother to look up and said directly, "Officer, we've finished the questioning; can we go now..."

"Ahem, what's the rush? Once we've confirmed there are no issues, we'll naturally let you go."

Shen Jianan cleared her throat and sat down across from Qin Yi with a smile.

Hearing a woman's voice, Qin Yi finally looked up and saw that the newcomer was the female officer who had brought them to the station.

" So it was you!... What's up?， Now it's your turn to ask again.？"

Qin Yi's tone was laced with helplessness; he was all too familiar with these procedures.

Half a year ago, when his father was being detained and tortured by loan sharks, the police had questioned him in the same way...

Shen Jianan also heard the dissatisfaction and even a hint of hostility in Qin Yi's tone.

Her expression froze for a moment, then she asked with some curiosity, "Why do I feel like you have some kind of grievance against us police?"

Qin Yi shook his head with a bitter smile. "Officer, don't try to bait me. Everyone in the Dragon Country knows to look for the police when they're in trouble. However, I'm a bit of a loner and don't like asking for help, so I've always kept a respectful distance from you all. But please rest assured, I, Qin Yi, have absolutely not done anything illegal or criminal."

"Heh, if you put it that way, it seems your grievance really is quite significant..."

Shen Jianan paused and then continued, "Although I don't know why you have such a big issue with us, please believe that as the Captain of the Public Security Section, I will definitely get to the bottom of what happened tonight!"

Qin Yi shrugged, his expression saying 'say whatever you want, I'll believe it when I see it.'

"So, this officer is actually the Public Security Captain. My apologies. In that case, I've already explained the whole story and finished the statement. Can I leave now?"

"You can. It's just that there's one question—could you tell me the answer?"

Qin Yi stood up directly, making a move to leave, and said indifferently, "Go ahead and ask, Officer."

"Where did you learn your martial arts?" Shen Jianan asked curiously.

"Practiced it myself, where else could it come from?"

"Uh, I mean, who was your master? How long have you been training? Looking at the surveillance, your style has a bit of a Military Boxing feel to it. Was the master who taught you Xingyi Quan from the military?"

Hearing her string of questions, Qin Yi frowned, unsure how to answer, so he simply changed the subject. "Why? Do you want to learn? If you do, I wouldn't mind teaching you..."

"Really? You're actually willing to teach me?"

"Uh..."

Seeing her excited expression, Qin Yi really wanted to slap himself. He just had to open his big mouth and mention teaching her.

So, Qin Yi quickly tried to backtrack. "I only said I wouldn't mind; I didn't say I definitely would! Besides, I don't have time today. We'll talk about it later when there's time!"

"Haha, there'll be a chance, there'll be a chance. Anyway, I have your contact information, address, and everything. If all else fails, I can even go to your school to find you..."

Seeing the female officer's 'I've got you' expression, Qin Yi felt a headache coming on.

"Whatever you say. No more questions, right? Can I leave now?"

"Of course, please!" Shen Jianan said as she handed her business card to Qin Yi and continued, "Also, this is my business card with my contact number. If you remember anything else later, remember to call me!"

As she spoke, Shen Jianan opened the door to the interrogation room and made a welcoming gesture.

...

After seeing Qin Yi, Xu Qian, and the Armani shop assistant out of the station's main gate, Shen Jianan slowly walked up to Qin Yi. Her gaze held a hint of inquiry, and her voice was intentionally lowered. "Are you and her really in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship?"

Qin Yi smiled slightly and replied nonchalantly, "Yeah, why? Is there something wrong with that?"

Shen Jianan gave a light laugh, trying to hide her curiosity with a casual tone. "Haha, nothing really, just asking. You know she's older than you, right?"

Qin Yi nodded and made up a serious-sounding lie. "Yes, I know, but that doesn't hinder our feelings for each other."

Shen Jianan blinked, seemingly wanting to give a further warning. "I just think you should be more careful, so you don't end up being fished like a sucker..."

The corner of Qin Yi's mouth twitched. Dammit, do I look that easy to deceive?

Then, Qin Yi gave a mischievous smile, leaned closer to Shen Jianan, and teased her in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Actually, she's also 'bigger' than you. And I just happen to like them 'big'!"

Qin Yi intentionally emphasized the word 'big,' and his gaze even lingered on Shen Jianan's 'airport' for a moment.

Afterward, Qin Yi took Xu Qian's hand and strode away from the police station, while the Armani shop assistant followed closely behind them, carrying large and small bags.

Shen Jianan was a bit confused. She's 'bigger' than me? I'm 25, she's 24—how could she possibly be 'bigger' than me!

It wasn't until the three of them had left in a taxi that Shen Jianan finally realized the deeper meaning behind Qin Yi's words.

She stomped her foot hard and said in a huff, "That little brat! How dare he insult me like that!"

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