Chapter 50

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Mr. Huang, the director, remained calm: "Go down first, the police are already waiting downstairs."

Several staff members from the security office flanked Xu Yan and led him down the teaching building. Indeed, a Cherokee off-road police car was parked on the open ground below, with "Criminal Investigation" spray-painted on the blue and white police car. Several police officers stood beside the car, all wearing gun holsters. Seeing the lead police officer, Xu Yan immediately knew what was going on—it was clearly the female police officer he had saved, Zheng Qiuyi!

Director Lu of the security office approached the police officers and smiled at Zheng Qiuyi: "Captain Zheng, this is our student Xu Yan. Is he the person you're looking for?"

Zheng Qiuyi glanced at Xu Yan, who was flanked by several security staff. Xu Yan smiled bitterly and met her gaze. Their eyes met, and a smile appeared on Zheng Qiuyi's lips, as if she found Xu Yan's current predicament amusing.

"Yes, it's him. Thank you, Director Lu!"

Director Lu smiled ingratiatingly: "Not at all, our school's security office always cooperates fully with the police. We have a request, though, I wonder if it's convenient..."

"Please go on, Director Lu."

"Well, we don't know what Xu Yan has done, but he is our student. According to student management regulations, our school has the responsibility to manage our students, and we need to give an account to his parents... So, when you take him for questioning, could two of our teachers also be present to understand the situation? We promise not to interfere with your work, just to understand the situation."

Zheng Qiuyi's lips curved into a smile. She glanced at Xu Yan, her lips quirking playfully, but her tone was serious: "Director Lu, in general, schools can be present when cases involve students, but the case involving Xu Yan is very serious. The case details are still confidential, so we can't inform the school at this stage... Director Lu, I'm afraid your request to be present is not possible."

Hearing Zheng Qiuyi's words, the faces of the teachers present changed: From the police leader's words, it seemed that Xu Yan was not only involved in a case but a very serious one! Otherwise, for minor cases like fighting, theft, or other small offenses, the police would not refuse such a request.

At this point, Xu Yan's counselor, Teacher Li, could no longer hold back. She stepped forward and asked: "Leader, are you sure there's no mistake? I've been Xu Yan's counselor for two years and know him well. He is mild-mannered and doesn't like to cause trouble... What exactly did he do? Could it be a murder case?"

Zheng Qiuyi was almost laughing out loud but maintained a serious expression. She nodded solemnly: "The case involving Xu Yan... is not only a murder case but a major one involving multiple victims. Since the investigation is still ongoing, the case details are confidential, so we can't have the school present. I hope you understand, teachers."

At this, the faces of the teachers changed dramatically: Although they had no close relationship with Xu Yan, he was a student at Shudu University. Now, he was involved in such a serious case, and with multiple victims, he might face the death penalty according to the law.

Teacher Li's face turned pale. She clutched her chest, looking at Xu Yan in shock and then at the police officers, appearing very frightened.

Xu Yan cursed inwardly. This female police officer, Zheng Qiuyi, might look serious, but her inner darkness could rival Zhu Youxiang. Her prank was truly masterful. Seeing the teachers' worried faces, especially his counselor's pale face, Xu Yan was afraid she might have a heart attack. That would be too much of a letdown for this caring teacher.

Xu Yan cleared his throat: "Captain Zheng, hello, why are you so free today to come find me?"

Seeing Xu Yan's displeasure, Zheng Qiuyi stopped joking and smiled: "Hi, Xu Yan, we came specially to find you!"

"Still about that incident?"

"Yes, that incident. We need to verify some details and take a statement—oh, I also came to thank you for saving my life. After the statement, we'd like to treat you to a meal as a token of our gratitude."

Xu Yan was speechless. He glanced at the petrified crowd and smiled bitterly: "Captain Zheng, if you want to find me, just find me. Why make such a big fuss? The school might think I did something wrong. This is a bad influence."

"Ha ha, we only knew you were a student at Shudu University and didn't have your contact information, so we had to come to the school to find you through the security office. As for the misunderstanding..."

Zheng Qiuyi looked surprised and innocent: "We didn't say anything. We just said we needed to find you."

"But you came in a police car with guns, and said it was a major case involving multiple victims and that the school couldn't be present..."

"We are police officers, and carrying guns is normal. As for the major case involving multiple victims—what I said is true! The case at Wanhe Mall... the higher-ups have ordered it to be kept confidential. We can't let the school be present, Director Lu, I'm sorry."

Zheng Qiuyi spoke seriously, but a mischievous glint appeared in her eyes.

After hearing so much, the teachers and security staff realized that Xu Yan wasn't involved in any crime; the police were just questioning him as a witness. Everyone felt a mix of relief and embarrassment.

But who could blame them? The female police leader hadn't said a word about Xu Yan committing a crime. If they had to blame anyone, it was themselves for jumping to conclusions—after all, seeing fully armed police officers come to find someone, anyone would think the person had done something wrong.

Once the misunderstanding was cleared, the teachers left with a mix of relief and embarrassment. Zheng Qiuyi asked the school's security office to lend them a room for the statement.

Before taking the statement, Zheng Qiuyi first called in the police officer who had hit Xu Yan and made him apologize.

She scolded the young police officer sternly: "Lin Sen, what you did was really terrible! As a police officer, you couldn't catch the criminals but instead took out your frustration on the informant, openly beating him! You're really something, while Da Qi, Li Fu, and Xiao Luo fought bravely and sacrificed their lives, you've disgraced their memory!"

The young police officer, scolded by Zheng Qiuyi, turned red and hung his head, not daring to speak. Finally, Xu Yan couldn't bear it and spoke up for him: "Captain Zheng, I think Officer Lin was just acting on impulse. He was emotional because his comrades were killed, and he couldn't control himself. I can understand that..."

Zheng Qiuyi's tone remained stern: "Acting on impulse? Acting on impulse means beating civilians and taking out your frustration on innocent people? As a detective, if you can't control your emotions, how can you do your job? Tell me honestly, can you handle this job? If not, I'll transfer you to a regular police station tomorrow, and you can beat people as much as you want, but it won't be our problem!"

The police officer stammered, admitting his mistake: "Captain Zheng, I know I was wrong... I shouldn't have taken out my frustration on the public and violated the rules..."

"What good does it do to apologize to me? You didn't hit me!"

The detective turned around and bowed deeply to Xu Yan: "I'm sorry, Xu Yan. I acted on impulse that day and hit you. I apologize... I'm willing to compensate, please forgive me."

Seeing the police officer who had hit him being scolded like a child by Zheng Qiuyi, Xu Yan felt a sense of satisfaction. However, he also knew that one should not be too harsh, and he didn't really bear any grudge against the officer, who had acted out of anger over his comrades' deaths.

He helped the police officer up: "Officer Lin, you're overthinking it. That day, my actions were also a bit inappropriate. If I had been more careful, the comrades might not have been injured or killed. I also have my share of responsibility, so let's both be understanding and forgive each other."

Seeing Xu Yan's understanding and quick forgiveness, Zheng Qiuyi and Officer Lin both breathed a sigh of relief. Zheng Qiuyi's stern scolding of Officer Lin was partly to help Xu Yan vent his anger, but it was also a pre-arranged act to ensure Xu Yan wouldn't hold a grudge.

In this case, the police were clearly in the wrong. The police officers were incompetent, failed to catch the criminals, and instead beat the informant, who had saved their lives.

With the media and internet being so pervasive, journalists love to expose police scandals. The police feared that Xu Yan would hold onto this and expose it to the media. Xu Yan had no criminal record and wasn't a street thug, drug addict, pickpocket, or idle troublemaker—people the police could beat without much consequence.

But the nature of the case was different if a police officer beat a student from Shudu University. The victim's status as a university student made the story newsworthy, and the fact that he was an informant who bravely saved a police officer and was then beaten made the police look even worse.

If Xu Yan couldn't let it go and exposed the story to a journalist, with a sensational headline like "Shudu Police Repay Kindness with Cruelty, Informant Brutally Beaten," or "Shudu University Student Bravely Saves Police Officer, Only to Be Repaid with Brutal Assault by Multiple Officers," it would become a national scandal. The police officer, Lin Sen, would face severe punishment, and even Captain Zheng might be disciplined.

Seeing Xu Yan agree not to pursue the matter, the police present breathed a sigh of relief. Zheng Qiuyi still maintained a stern face: "Lin Sen, look at his character and integrity! He's a top student from Shudu University, and Xu Yan is above such pettiness! Don't you feel ashamed?

Even though Xu Yan forgave you, such a serious violation of discipline cannot be overlooked. Lin Sen, write a ten-thousand-word self-criticism and go to solitary confinement! Now, get out!"

"Ai!" Lin Sen hung his head and left, but after he left, Xu Yan spoke up for him, asking for leniency. Zheng Qiuyi maintained a stern face, insisting that such violations could not be overlooked, but inwardly, she was smiling—students are so naive! A bit of acting and a few kind words, and the matter was settled. If it had been a hardened criminal, they might have demanded tens of thousands in medical compensation.

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After dismissing the other police officers, Zheng Qiuyi formally thanked Xu Yan for saving her life. She dismissed the others and spoke to Xu Yan seriously: "Xu Yan, that day, if I had been hit by that madman, I would have been severely injured or disfigured, and my life would have been ruined. So, the favor you did me is a matter of life and death, and I will remember it forever.

Xu Yan, you're still a student, and I can't think of much to repay you now. But in the future, whether you need a job, someone is bullying you, or you face any trouble in society, I hope you remember to come to me. I work for the government and have more connections than you, so I might be able to help."

Zheng Qiuyi's sincere apology made Xu Yan feel uncomfortable: "Captain Zheng..."

Zheng Qiuyi interrupted him: "Call me Zheng Qiuyi. I'm also a graduate of Shudu University. If you don't mind, you can call me senior. Don't call me Captain, it sounds too formal."

Xu Yan was straightforward: "Alright, senior. Actually, any normal man would have stepped in to save a beautiful woman like you. It was just a small act, and you're making too much of it. I feel embarrassed by your formal thanks."

"Ha ha, it might be a small act for you, but it's a matter of life and death for me. Anyway, remember what I said. If you have any trouble, just call me. Here's my business card. Take one, it has my mobile number. I'm always available unless I'm on duty. You can call me anytime."

Seeing Zheng Qiuyi's enthusiasm, Xu Yan had a thought: This police officer seems very helpful and is a deputy captain in the police force. She might be a resourceful person. Since I have a favor with her, even if she can't help me, she won't betray me.

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