Chapter 90

Chapter 91: Release

"Did Qingguan call you?"

Zhao Heng muttered these words to himself, then quickly realized something. He knew that it must have been Ye Shishi who had incited Song Qingguan to use Ziyang's feelings for him to clear his name. Zhao Heng had to admit that Ye Shishi played her cards well, but he was also wary of her. That woman never forgot to use any power at her disposal and was naturally accustomed to manipulating others. Although they were nominally cooperating, and Ye Shishi and Yan Ruyu treated them well, Zhao Heng knew that if there was an opportunity, Ye Shishi would definitely extract the maximum value from him.

Du Ziyang nodded gently, "Yes, Qingguan called me. If he hadn't told me that you were caught by Sister Siqing, I wouldn't have known what happened!" She then noticed that many prisoners were staring at her and Zhao Heng, and a blush crept across her face, "Zhao Heng, let's go out."

"The air here is too stuffy."

Although she had her own strength and determination, and the courage and passion to pursue love, she was still a girl at heart. Her worry dissipated, and she returned to her gentle self. She gently tugged at the corner of Zhao Heng's clothes, her voice slightly shy, "I'm not used to so many people looking at us."

Today, Du Ziyang was still wearing a black short skirt, which contrasted sharply with her smooth, slender legs. Coupled with her bashful expression, any man would be captivated. Despite knowing that she was the second daughter of the Du family, many prisoners still stared at her and swallowed their saliva.

"Whoever looks around again, I'll gouge out their eyes."

Zhao Heng turned his head and scanned the prisoners with a fierce gaze, emitting a menacing aura. The entire group of prisoners immediately stiffened, then all lowered their heads, not daring to look again. Zhao Heng's reputation had long spread, and even a group of scar-faced men had been severely beaten by him. They knew they were no match for Zhao Heng.

If Zhao Heng hadn't been released so quickly, there would certainly have been a group of people coming to be his followers during the evening break. In prison, it was always about who was the strongest and most ruthless. Whoever was the toughest would be the boss. Otherwise, Changkong wouldn't have come here to recruit elites.

Zhao Heng was satisfied with the prisoners' performance and then said to the woman beside him, "Let's go!"

"Stop!"

Just as Zhao Heng was about to leave with Du Ziyang, a sharp voice rang out. Zhao Siqing, dressed in a uniform, led her team and stood in front of Zhao Heng, her eyes filled with killing intent. When she saw Du Ziyang, she relaxed a bit, "Ziyang, it's you?"

Du Ziyang was not just a pretty face. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been called back by Du Tianxiong to be cultivated in Huahai. She had already thoroughly researched the situation, knowing about Zhao Heng's conflicts with Zhao Siqing and that Zhao Siqing was the main reason for Zhao Heng's troubles. She was somewhat annoyed by Zhao Siqing's narrow-mindedness but maintained her politeness.

"Hello, Sister Siqing!"

Zhao Siqing and Du Ziyang clearly had a good relationship. A smile appeared on her face, "Girl, you're getting more and more beautiful. I heard you came back to Huahai to study and wanted to meet you and Lingling, but I never had the time! I didn't expect to see you here."

Then she glanced at Zhao Heng, her tone becoming serious, "Ziyang, are you here to bail out Zhao Heng?"

Zhao Siqing pointed at Zhao Heng and shook her head without hesitation, "You can't bail him out. He has committed countless crimes and injured someone this morning. He must be punished by the law. Ziyang, you've always been a person with a sense of justice. You wouldn't abuse the Du family's power, would you?"

She directly used the Du family to restrain Du Ziyang.

When Du Ziyang's expression turned cold, Zhao Siqing added, "Even if he is your friend, you shouldn't cover for him. I heard from Lingling that you've already helped him once. You don't need to bail him out again, or the Du family's reputation will be damaged."

Zhao Siqing continued in a stern tone, "Ziyang, you must consider the bigger picture!"

"Sorry, Sister Siqing, I'm here to bail him out."

Du Ziyang's lips twitched, and she replied clearly, "In the Huahai bar case, Uncle Lu has obtained evidence that Zhao Heng acted in self-defense. In the Huada fight, we found dozens of eyewitnesses who can prove that Tu Honggang led people to corner Zhao Heng. In the prison incident, Fatso and Scarface admitted that they provoked him first."

Du Ziyang looked at Zhao Siqing, "In all these incidents, Zhao Heng was forced to defend himself, and we have sufficient evidence. I've already consulted a lawyer, and in this situation, bail is possible. The chief has already approved it, so there's no reason for you to block us."

As she spoke, Uncle Lu handed the approval to Zhao Siqing. Her eyes twitched, and she didn't check it. She was somewhat stunned, feeling that Du Ziyang was very different from before. She had less of the submissive gentleness and more of a firm and strong demeanor, which made Zhao Siqing feel a bit dazed.

The girl had grown up! This made her feel a bit uncomfortable!

While Zhao Siqing was lost in thought, Zhao Heng smiled faintly, "Ziyang, you don't need to be so clear. Captain Zhao knows the three things very well. She's targeting me because I've embarrassed her. The fairness of the law is too fragile compared to her pride."

Zhao Siqing coldly shouted, "Zhao Heng, don't push it too far."

Then she straightened her face, displaying the strength and authority of a police captain. Since Du Ziyang was determined to bail out Zhao Heng, she was also determined to hold onto him at all costs, otherwise she would lose face, "No matter what the approval or reason, I haven't interrogated Zhao Heng yet, and no one can bail him out."

She played her trump card, "The 48 hours haven't passed yet!"

"The 48 hours haven't passed, but your actions are unreasonable, Sister Siqing."

Du Ziyang raised her delicate face and met Zhao Siqing's cold gaze, "You have the right to detain Zhao Heng for 48 hours, but the scope is limited to the police station and detention center, not the Huahai First Prison. Sister Siqing, I have reason to suspect you're using others to harm him."

Du Ziyang shed her former gentleness, "Even if your initial intention was to wear down Zhao Heng's spirit, why did you keep him in prison after the cafeteria incident? No, you put him in solitary confinement. What right do you have to treat a suspect like that? Remember, Zhao Heng is just a suspect in your case."

"He hasn't been tried by the court, and you can't punish him."

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Zhao Siqing's face. Although she didn't have any sinister thoughts of using others to harm Zhao Heng, she did intend to use the prisoners to suppress his spirit, and putting him in solitary confinement did violate the rules. However, she didn't think she was wrong, as everything she did was for the sake of the investigation.

So she straightened her back and spoke confidently, "I have my reasons. Zhao Heng is too dangerous and needs special treatment in special circumstances!" She then twisted the facts, "Look, even with such strict measures, he still caused a lot of trouble, and dozens of people were severely injured."

"If I put him in solitary confinement, he would have torn the prison apart."

Du Ziyang sighed, "Sister Siqing, you're not a qualified law enforcer."

Being slapped in the face by her former friend, Zhao Siqing's cheeks flushed, and she bit her teeth, "Ziyang, I'm not arguing with you now. You only see Zhao Heng and defend him. Time will prove that my persistence is right, and Zhao Heng must not be bailed out."

Du Ziyang took a deep breath, "Sorry, I've already completed the bail procedures." She waved for someone to hand her the relevant documents and added pointedly, "Everything is legally processed. Sister Qing, there's no reason for you to block us. You can't use personal will to override the law, can you?"

"If you really overrule the law, it loses its meaning."

A hint of approval flashed in Zhao Heng's eyes: This girl is really organized!

"This is also Mr. Du's intention."

Uncle Lu, who had been silent, added a final straw by bringing up Du Tianxiong. His face, though no longer young, always wore a smile, but for the first time, it showed a stern and unyielding authority. His narrow eyes suddenly opened, and a sharp, piercing light shone from them.

A heavy, mountain-like aura emanated from his frail body, making him seem twenty years younger. "Mr. Du called. If Zhao Heng is guilty, he won't protect him or let Sister bail him out. But if Zhao Heng is innocent, he is Sister's friend."

"No one can target or frame him!"

Uncle Lu was always a competent subordinate and never wasted time on such entanglements. Moreover, he had clear instructions from Du Tianxiong. Even facing Zhao Siqing, who was related to Mrs. Du, he remained sharp and decisive. He was a Du family man, not an Zhao family man.

So he added coldly, "Sister Zhao, please follow the procedures."

Zhao Heng's gaze instantly focused, and his fingers unconsciously clenched. This was an instinctive reaction to a skilled opponent. Zhao Heng's eyes showed interest. He hadn't expected the seemingly kind Uncle Lu to have such an aura, and he couldn't help but respect Du Tianxiong even more.

The Du family truly had hidden talents.

Zhao Siqing's resolve wavered. From the bottom of her heart, she didn't want Zhao Heng to leave the prison. Even if she couldn't convict him, she wanted to torture him. But Du Tianxiong's words made her realize she had no chance to resist.

Even if she insisted on using the law, her colleagues and superiors wouldn't support her. She relied on her relationship with Mrs. Du to avoid offending the Du family, but others didn't have the courage to resist. Tu Guangguang couldn't either. In the end, she would be abandoned by everyone.

But she still didn't give up, "Mrs. Du..."

Uncle Lu promptly handed her a phone, "Sister Zhao, Mrs. Du wants to talk to you."

Zhao Siqing immediately lost her resolve.