130: Qingyan save me, Li Haipeng is almost scared to death

Every word was clear and powerful, exuding an overwhelming sense of confidence and assurance.

Li Haipeng could only manage a forced smile to hide his embarrassment: "Officer Gao truly has an astonishing spirit!"

The Li family could indeed make Gao Ze suffer a penalty, but could it genuinely harm Gao Ze?

If they truly wanted to cripple Gao Ze or make him fall from grace, the price the Li family would have to pay would definitely be heavy.

Because Gao Ze was no longer someone who could be easily manipulated; he was a section-level official with real power, under thirty years old, with two First-Class Merits, and the appreciation of a powerful figure like Zhao Mingsheng, the head of Donghai City's Public Security Bureau. Who's to say Gao Ze didn't have even higher-ranking leaders backing him?

If he did, their rank would be no weaker than Li Qingyan's father, and possibly even higher.

Moreover, Gao Ze was not wrong; times had changed. Public power was constantly under the scrutiny of the public and the internet. If they were to act, Gao Ze's prominence was enough to stir up a massive storm, one that even the Li family might not be able to withstand.

"That's natural. As a police officer, my life and death have been tested through blood and fire. I'm very curious how you can claim to make me fall from grace just by saying so?"

Gao Ze's eyes were sharp as two newly sharpened divine swords, staring intently at Li Haipeng: "I want to see if I can withstand it."

"Officer Gao, you jest. I and the Li family have never had any ill will towards you, nor have we ever thought of doing anything to you."

Li Haipeng chuckled awkwardly, his gaze involuntarily shifting away.

Initially, when he first met Gao Ze, he didn't feel inferior to him, but now he understood that there was a clear gap between them.

This gap was that all of Gao Ze's achievements were created entirely by him, forging his ability and strong confidence, while he still needed to rely on the glory of his family.

If Gao Ze stopped being polite and showed his true, fierce side, he would only reveal his cowardice.

"That's best. If you do, I'll be waiting!"

Gao Ze understood that Li Haipeng's words were merely the Li family's threats and inducements; it was almost impossible for them to take substantive action against him.

Firstly, his wife and his supportive mother-in-law, Shen Xiuyan, would prevent it. Secondly, the high-ranking leaders who valued him would also not stand idly by.

The Li family was powerful, but there was always someone stronger, always a higher authority.

Moreover, the Li family had no valid standing. The constitution grants citizens the right to freedom of marriage and love. If they were to act against Gao Ze, they would be standing against an insurmountable set of values and laws.

"Officer Gao, have you ever been to Donghai Cliff? The scenery there is beautiful. I often go mountain driving on the edge of the cliff!"

Seeing Gao Ze's assertiveness, a surge of anger rose within Li Haipeng. His dignity was completely lost in front of Gao Ze.

Gao Ze did not respond, merely casting a cold glance at Li Haipeng.

He had been ignored!

A greater anger erupted in Li Haipeng's heart, causing the muscles in his cheeks to twitch. He instantly pressed down on the accelerator.

With a roar, the Maybach they were in became like a black lightning-fast shuttle, tearing through the air, overtaking car after car, its speed increasing rapidly.

Gao Ze listened to the beast-like roar of the engine, his expression as calm as water, watching Li Haipeng drive the Maybach towards Donghai Cliff.

He had been to Donghai Cliff. It was a naturally formed hilly area in the northwest corner of Donghai City, close to the coast, with many treacherous cliffs dozens of meters deep. It was chosen by many car racing enthusiasts in Donghai City as a mountain driving spot.

To prevent safety incidents, the Traffic Police in Donghai City would periodically go to Donghai Cliff for routine inspections.

Rumble!

Rumble!

The engine emitted an unceasing, thunderous vibration, making the speed astonishingly fast.

From a professional Traffic Police perspective, the Maybach Li Haipeng was driving had clearly been modified. Its acceleration performance was no less than that of a professional sports car, and its handling was more flexible and varied, like an agile spirit snake, swiftly navigating the mountain roads of Donghai Cliff.

"Officer Gao, you seem to look down on me, but how's my driving skill?"

Li Haipeng's speed on the mountain road's curves had already exceeded 100 mph, an extremely terrifying speed. A slight mistake could cause him to crash into the mountain road guardrail or fall directly into the bottom of the cliff.

Gao Ze looked at Li Haipeng and said, "Your skill is average, but as a police officer, I must remind you that this type of driving behavior will affect road vehicle safety!"

"I will bear the consequences of my driving!"

"But your skill is average, so what about now?"

Li Haipeng sneered, then pressed the accelerator further, increasing the car's speed by half. The fierce speed on the curve caused a noticeable vibration from the rear of the vehicle.

Fortunately, this section of the curve was not long. Two kilometers ahead was a dead-end cliff with no road.

But looking at the increasingly clear dead-end cliff in the distance, Li Haipeng did not brake or turn; he continued to maintain high speed, rushing towards that dead-end cliff.

Two kilometers.

One kilometer.

Eight hundred meters.

Five hundred meters.

Li Haipeng's car speed did not decrease at all. His gaze remained fixed on Gao Ze's face, but he saw no trace of panic or fear, only calm and composure.

"Ah!"

Li Haipeng shouted, his composure finally breaking. He slammed on the brakes at three hundred meters from the cliff.

Screech—

The tires rubbed violently against the ground.

Finally, it stopped just ninety meters from the cliff.

"You, surnamed Gao, why aren't you afraid? Am I really that insignificant to you?"

"Indeed, I don't think much of it!" Gao Ze nodded faintly: "Didn't you chicken out and stop? If you dared to drive over this dead-end cliff, I would at least have a shred of admiration for you!"

"Haha, I chickened out? That's hilarious. You're so brave, do you dare to go?" Li Haipeng's face was full of cold sneers.

Gao Ze looked at Li Haipeng: "Then let's switch seats!"

"Switch then!" Li Haipeng sneered, moving to the passenger seat and giving the driver's seat to Gao Ze.

Rumble!

Before Li Haipeng could even warm up the passenger seat, he suddenly felt a strong push from behind, along with the roaring sound of the engine starting.

Gao Ze pressed the accelerator, not turning around to build speed, not hesitating, directly accelerating to maximum speed and crashing through the bushes and weeds at the edge of the cliff.

Then, the black Maybach, like a black tiger from a mountain stream, drew a graceful arc in the air, quickly leaping over the dead-end cliff, which was nearly three meters wide, and landed on the gravel-covered mountain road on the opposite side of the cliff.