Chapter 82

Zhan Yi looked at the anxious Director Liu without acknowledging him, instead turning to look at Liu Tiezhu. Liu Tiezhu then slapped Director Liu and said, "What are you talking nonsense for? I have already thoroughly investigated the entire matter, and Zhan Yi is completely innocent."

"Uncle, you...," Director Liu was even more stunned, covering his face as he looked at Liu Tiezhu.

"Uncle? In the face of the law, there can be no talk of family ties. Do you understand that? Get out, I have important case matters to discuss with Mr. Zhan." Liu Tiezhu glared fiercely at Director Liu and ordered him.

Director Liu was truly bewildered, but seeing that his uncle was speaking rationally, he didn't dare say anything more. He lowered his head and walked out the door.

"Hehe, Mr. Zhan, I apologize for the inconvenience. Please, have a seat." Seeing Director Liu leave the room, Liu Tiezhu gave Zhan Yi a polite smile.

"Not at all, not at all. I've heard that Director Liu is impartial and incorruptible. Today, I see that it's indeed true." Zhan Yi also spoke politely, but he emphasized the words "impartial and incorruptible."

Liu Tiezhu's face turned red, and he said somewhat awkwardly, "Hehe, Mr. Zhan, now that it's just the two of us, let's not beat around the bush. I can have you released without charge, but you must agree to help me remove the poison from my body and return the materials you obtained."

"Director Liu, you are indeed a straightforward person. However, you know that this incident has had a very negative impact on me. So, I think you should have the people who arrested me hold a public apology meeting at my school. This would also show the sincerity of the police," Zhan Yi said calmly.

"Of course, but when do you plan to return the antidote and the materials, Mr. Zhan?" Liu Tiezhu nodded lightly and asked.

"Hehe, Director Liu, don't be in a hurry. Must our relationship be one of mutual exploitation? If I'm not mistaken, by letting me go this time, your relationship with Zhao Dalong will become strained. After all, his son is crippled, and he himself is now lame. How can he watch me, the culprit, walk free? So, I think our cooperation is just beginning," Zhan Yi said with a calm smile.

He was indeed a bit worried that Liu Tiezhu might go back on his word. After all, the only leverage he had against Liu Tiezhu was the materials and the antidote in his possession. But this could only be used once. If he gave everything to Liu Tiezhu this time, he might not be able to use the same method again. Therefore, Zhan Yi had already decided to bring Liu Tiezhu on board.

"Just beginning? What exactly do you want, Mr. Zhan?" Liu Tiezhu, of course, understood Zhan Yi's meaning, but he really didn't want to cooperate with someone like Zhan Yi, who had no power or influence. Having been in the bureaucracy for a long time, he knew the complexity of it. Although he could negotiate with Zhan Yi now, if he really offended the Zhao family, he might not even have the chance to negotiate.

"Director Liu, isn't it clear enough? If I give you the antidote and the materials and get arrested by the police again, that would be a problem. For my safety, I think it's best for you to continue cooperating with me. As for the Zhao family, I believe you will find a way to deal with them. Of course, you can choose not to cooperate, but I can't guarantee your safety," Zhan Yi, seeing that Liu Tiezhu was pretending to be ignorant, spoke directly.

"You... are threatening me? Aren't you afraid I'll go down with you?" Liu Tiezhu's eyes flashed with a fierce look, and he said harshly.

"Haha, if you were willing, would you have come to me? And I can guarantee that even if you go down, I won't. Isn't Zhao Dalong a good example?" Zhan Yi laughed loudly.

"You... who are you?" Liu Tiezhu's body trembled as he heard this, and he said with some fear.

Liu Tiezhu, of course, already knew that Zhao Dalong's legs had been broken. And he knew that anyone who could do this was not an ordinary person. Zhao Dalong was not only protected by skilled bodyguards but was also proficient in martial arts. However, when Liu Tiezhu visited Zhao Dalong in the morning, Zhao Dalong said that he didn't even see the face of the person who broke his legs. This couldn't help but make him afraid.

"I'm a student. Haven't you investigated my file thoroughly enough?" Zhan Yi said matter-of-factly.

"Mr. Zhan, don't hide it. I won't hide it from you either. I might not be able to break your web, but I can't break the Zhao family's web either. If I cooperate with you, I will be pushing myself into opposition with the Zhao family, and the outcome won't be good. So, if you can't guarantee my safety, I won't cooperate with you," Liu Tiezhu frankly expressed his concerns.

"Hehe, I expected you to say that, but don't worry. As long as you cooperate with me, I will ensure your safety. As for the Zhao family, I believe it won't be long before they have too many troubles to worry about you," Zhan Yi smiled calmly and said confidently.

"Why should I believe you?" Liu Tiezhu, seeing Zhan Yi's confident expression, was shaken and said with disbelief.

"I'll say it again. You can choose not to believe me, but if you cooperate with me, you have a chance to survive. If you don't, you will certainly die. Consider the consequences. I'm very busy, so please quickly release me according to my requirements. Also, let Wang Temin and the others in the same cell go. They will be my people from now on," Zhan Yi didn't waste any more words and walked directly towards the door.

"Mr. Zhan, wait, I... can temporarily agree to your conditions, but can you give me the antidote first?" Liu Tiezhu, seeing Zhan Yi about to leave, quickly called out.

"Hehe... of course. You will definitely get the antidote after I leave. Otherwise, your heart will burst within three days." Zhan Yi turned and gave him a bright smile, then pushed the door and left.

Liu Tiezhu was left alone in the room, slumped in a chair, looking as if he had aged several decades.

When Zhan Yi reached the door, Director Liu was still waiting outside. Seeing Zhan Yi's confident demeanor, his hatred grew. Zhan Yi looked at him and smiled disdainfully, then straightened his collar and patted his shoulder, saying, "Hehe... Director Liu, don't look at me like that. I still have high hopes for you. Go, wash your face, tidy up, and come with me to the school."

"Kid... what are you doing? This is the police station, and why should I go to the school with you?" Director Liu gritted his teeth and said hatefully.

"Haha... the police station is great. Only here is the law strictly followed. Look, you were beaten like a dog just now, how pitiful. How can you apologize to me without tidying up?" Zhan Yi laughed loudly, then patted his cheek and walked towards the cell.

The police officers leading Zhan Yi back to the cell were stunned. They couldn't understand how Zhan Yi could be so bold, treating Director Liu like a fool.

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