Chapter 46

Han Li shot Du Yufei a glance and asked, "Xiao Du, weren't you assigned to the special task force by the Municipal Bureau? Why are you back?"

"Reporting to Chief, I came back to get some documents," Du Yufei replied loudly.

Han Li asked, "Why did you come to the interrogation room to get documents?"

Du Yufei said, "Oh, I heard from Old Li that they just brought in someone who can fight really well, so I came to take a look."

"Oh?" Han Li's eyes darted around, and he chuckled dryly, "Xiao Du, take a look, is he part of the theft gang?"

Recently, a roving theft gang had committed multiple crimes in Qingyuan City, and the Municipal Bureau had formed a special task force to investigate the case. If they could accidentally catch a member of the gang, it would be a significant achievement.

Du Yufei was indeed back to get documents. After entering, she overheard Old Li and Xiao Wang discussing someone named Chu Tianshu. She was shocked and hurriedly asked Old Li for more information. Old Li didn't say much, just nodded toward the interrogation room and told her that Chief Han was personally interrogating the suspect.

Du Yufei felt something was wrong and quickly ran to the door of the interrogation room, shouting, "Reporting!"

Stepping forward, Du Yufei glanced at Chu Tianshu and pretended to be surprised, "Ah, how can it be you?"

Han Li also walked over and asked, "Is he really a member of the theft gang?"

Du Yufei smiled and shook her head, "Chief, no, he... is a friend of mine."

"Your friend?" Han Li looked at Du Yufei with a puzzled expression, suddenly realizing that this guy had two accomplices who had escaped, and Du Yufei might be their backup.

Du Yufei nodded and smiled, "Chief, it's not too serious, right?"

Han Li looked at Chu Tianshu, then at Du Yufei, and put on a stern face, "Xiao Du, don't forget, we are police officers. We can't bend the law for personal reasons."

Du Yufei felt embarrassed after being scolded by Han Li.

Han Li continued to lecture her, "Xiao Du, you are a good police officer who clearly distinguishes right from wrong. These days, who doesn't have a few friends? If we help everyone who comes to us for favors, we won't be able to do our jobs."

Chu Tianshu, seeing Han Li's pompous lecture to Du Yufei, felt very uncomfortable and said loudly, "Forget it, Officer Du, don't beg him. It's useless. I offended Hao Shuang."

"Hao Shuang?" Du Yufei was secretly worried. No wonder Han Li was personally interrogating him. In the jurisdiction of the Beihu Branch, who would dare to offend this young master?

Han Li often helped Hao Shuang clean up his mess, and Du Yufei knew this much.

Seeing Du Yufei's changed expression, Han Li chuckled and asked, "Xiao Du, what kind of friend is he to you?"

His meaning was clear: he was hinting to Du Yufei, is it worth it to offend the chief for this guy?

"I..." Du Yufei hesitated for a moment, then suddenly bit her lip and said, "He is my boyfriend."

Chu Tianshu felt a mix of excitement and gratitude.

"Boyfriend?" Han Li's eyes widened.

If Chu Tianshu was really Du Yufei's boyfriend, it would indeed be difficult to handle. Making a big deal out of it would be much harder, at least not too openly.

"Du Yufei, even if he is your boyfriend, he can't bully people with his connections," Han Li's tone softened, but he didn't intend to let Chu Tianshu off easily.

"Chief, you're right. No matter whose friend he is, he can't bully people with his connections. Let me accompany you in the interrogation," Du Yufei said and sat down.

Han Li said angrily, "Xiao Du, since he is your boyfriend, you should recuse yourself."

Du Yufei smiled, "Chief, we're not married yet, so he's not a relative. Let's pretend we don't know each other."

"No, since you know him, you must recuse yourself," Han Li said sternly.

Du Yufei insisted, "Then we all know Hao Shuang, should we all recuse ourselves?"

Han Li was speechless for a moment, but then he thought, that's not right. Du Yufei had been working at the police station before being assigned to the special task force, and he hadn't heard that she had a boyfriend.

Thinking about this, Han Li stopped arguing with Du Yufei and turned to Chu Tianshu, "Alright, tell me, what's her name?"

"Du Yufei."

"Date of birth?"

...

"Badge number?"

...

"Address?"

...

"Graduation school?... Date of employment?..."

Chu Tianshu couldn't answer any of the questions.

Han Li stood up and sneered, "Du Yufei, is this your boyfriend?"

Du Yufei's face turned red and white, and she lowered her head, unable to speak.

"Du Yufei, do you know what this is? This is perjury," Han Li, having caught Du Yufei lying, immediately became arrogant and said viciously, "You think he's handsome, so you're rushing to throw yourself at him. Really, you're disgracing the face of the police."

Chu Tianshu, seeing Du Yufei's eyes well up with tears, felt a surge of anger and called out, "Whatever you have to say, say it to me, don't make it hard for Officer Du."

Han Li still wouldn't let it go and said viciously, "Du Yufei, did you hear that? Go do your job, don't act like a love-struck fool, drooling over handsome guys."

Du Yufei, unable to bear Han Li's scolding any longer, ran out of the interrogation room with tears in her eyes.

Chu Tianshu's heart felt like it was being stabbed, and his eyes also became moist.

At this moment, a young police officer standing outside the interrogation room shouted, "Chief, there's a phone call for you."

In the middle of the night, the call was probably to plead for Chu Tianshu.

Han Li picked up the phone again, impatiently saying, "Xiao Wang, tell him to call back later, I'm still interrogating the suspect."

Xiao Wang said anxiously, "Chief, it's Director Hao, he wants you to answer immediately."

"Director Hao?" Han Li threw the phone on the table and said, "Xiao Wang, this guy is being uncooperative. Cuff him, I'll be back after I finish the call."

"Yes, sir." The young police officer sternly replied and cuffed Chu Tianshu to the chair.

Hao Jiancheng was personally involved. Chu Tianshu's heart tightened: if it's a blessing, it's not a curse; if it's a curse, it can't be avoided. He had to grit his teeth and endure it.

"Damn, looks like Hao Shuang took quite a hit," Han Li thought gloomily, walked out of the interrogation room, and picked up the phone, saying respectfully, "Director Hao, hello, what instructions do you have?"

"Instructions my ass. Han Li, I'm asking you, did your station just arrest someone named Chu Tianshu?" Hao Jiancheng on the other end of the line sounded like he had eaten a bomb, his tone full of anger.

Han Li was taken aback and immediately said, "Yes, Director Hao, I'm personally interrogating him."

"Release him immediately," Hao Jiancheng ordered.

"Director Hao, he's involved in an assault case. We are still investigating and gathering evidence, so we can't release him yet," Han Li, unsure of Hao Jiancheng's intentions, tried to show loyalty.

"I know the details. Release him immediately," Hao Jiancheng said bluntly.

"But, Director Hao, Hao Shuang..."

"Han Li, I appreciate your intentions, but this time we're in trouble. Let me be frank, this is an order from the Municipal Bureau leadership. Don't make things difficult for me. Release him immediately." After Hao Jiancheng hung up, Han Li's ears were still ringing.

Han Li thought to himself, no wonder the guy dared to come here despite the risks. He must have connections in the Municipal Bureau. If even Hao Jiancheng can't handle it, why should I?

With this in mind, Han Li called Officer Li into the room.

Chu Tianshu was still lost in thought when the door to the interrogation room opened.

Officer Li walked in with a smile, saw that Chu Tianshu was cuffed, and frowned at the young police officer, "Xiao Wang, what's going on?"

"It's the Chief's order."

"Nonsense, uncuff him."

Xiao Wang shook his head and unlocked the handcuffs.

Officer Li smiled and said, "Young man, the investigation is clear. It was those guys who started the trouble. Sign the mediation agreement, and you can go."

The Chief had already given the order, and the matter was minor, so Officer Li quickly wrapped up the case.

Hao Shuang was not satisfied and kept arguing, refusing to sign the mediation agreement. Officer Li was at a loss.

Han Li walked out of his office.

Hao Shuang, no longer caring that Chu Tianshu was present, ran over and shouted angrily, "Uncle Han, why did you release him? Are we supposed to just take the beating?"

Han Li said irritably, "Go home and ask your father."

Hao Shuang was stunned and reluctantly signed the agreement, then left with Bao Ge and the others.

Han Li called Chu Tianshu aside, trying to build a rapport and clear up any misunderstandings. He said, "Xiao Chu, you're an educated person, don't take these hooligans seriously. I was just joking earlier, don't take it to heart."

"Chief Han, since you mentioned it, let me remind you. As a police officer, you can't joke around casually. If you do, you might end up in jail yourself." With that, Chu Tianshu left the police station, feeling puzzled. As he walked out, he saw Ning Xin and Wei Shijie standing by the roadside.

Hao Shuang and his group were still pointing and cursing.

Suddenly, a gray-green military off-road vehicle screeched to a stop by the roadside.

It was a Humvee armored command vehicle, with a fierce and imposing appearance, exuding a sense of ruggedness and power.

Chu Tianshu didn't know much about cars, but the sight of it and its presence left him in awe.

A soldier, around 27 or 28 years old, with a crew cut and camouflage uniform, but no hat, got out of the driver's seat, his brows furrowed with worry and anger.

The man and the car were equally imposing.

Four young soldiers followed closely behind.

Ning Xin, seeing the man, called out excitedly, "Ma Li, Ma Li, over here, over here."

Ma Li saw Ning Xin and waved his hand. The four soldiers rushed over like wolves, surrounding Ning Xin and the others.

"Are you okay?" Ma Li looked Ning Xin up and down, concerned.

"I'm fine."

"Who did this?"

"Them!" Ning Xin pointed at Hao Shuang and his group.

Without waiting for Ma Li's order, the four soldiers rushed forward and blocked Hao Shuang and his group's path.