Chapter 58

Chapter 5: Alibi

In the season of September, although the scorching summer was nearing its end, the sun did not fully withdraw its last rays of light and heat until eight o'clock in the evening. The bright moonlight gently illuminated the earth, and another night had descended.

Lin Feng, accompanied by Wang Meng, patrolled the Net City and the "Killer Club" as usual, greeting acquaintances he knew. Finally, they arrived at a barbecue restaurant, where the two of them ordered a pile of skewers. They drank beer and passed the time.

"When are we going to make our move?" Lin Feng asked in a low voice while drinking his beer.

"3 a.m.," Wang Meng replied, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"Do we need a car?" Lin Feng asked.

"No, a car would only make us more conspicuous. This distance is nothing compared to the weighted cross-country runs we did during our special training," Wang Meng said casually.

The two of them exchanged a smile.

At that moment, a commotion came from outside the barbecue restaurant.

Frowning, Lin Feng called over a waiter and asked what was happening. It turned out that a few local troublemakers, who had no real reputation, were eating without paying and claiming the food was unclean.

"Damn, these little punks are really annoying," Lin Feng cursed, then instructed, "Tell the cashier to let them off the hook today."

Lin Feng didn't want to cause trouble on this critical night.

"Wait!" Wang Meng stood up, surprising Lin Feng, and said to the waiter, "Take me to see them. As the head of the security department, I cannot allow the company's property to be damaged." He then wrote the numbers "120" on the table with his drink.

Lin Feng frowned. How could Wang Meng, with his skills, get injured? But given his character, he wouldn't call an ambulance for these bullies. After a moment of thought, Lin Feng understood. This was another perfect alibi that Wang Meng was creating.

Lin Feng smiled and went out to see how Wang Meng would play this scene.

Four young men with dyed red and yellow hair, each holding a toothpick, were sitting there, pointing at the waiter and cursing, claiming the food was unhygienic and had made them sick, demanding compensation.

"Who's going to pay?" Wang Meng stepped forward, standing like a mountain before them.

The four troublemakers' faces froze. Wang Meng, with his imposing build and stern demeanor, seemed like a formidable future warrior to them. They stammered, unable to speak, and instinctively tried to flee.

Wang Meng sneered.

This contemptuous laugh was extremely grating, making the four troublemakers stiffen. Their faces turned green, and a sense of shame and long-term bullying mentality surged within them.

"Who the hell are you sneering at!" A tall, yellow-haired man pointed at Wang Meng and cursed. Although he looked fierce, the trembling of his fingers betrayed his true state of mind—brave on the outside, cowardly on the inside!

"Wang Meng, the head of the security department at the barbecue restaurant. This meal is on me today, but if you cause any more trouble, I'll break your legs," Wang Meng's words pierced their hearts like a sharp cone.

Although the four were intimidated by Wang Meng's size and intimidating presence, being called out by name and cursed, they knew they couldn't back down or they'd lose their reputation.

"Go to hell!" The tall, yellow-haired man twisted his face in a grotesque manner and lunged at Wang Meng with a punch.

With a dull thud, the tall, yellow-haired man collapsed without a sound.

The other three troublemakers were even more panicked. The tall, yellow-haired man was their best fighter, and he couldn't even withstand one hit from this man. The other three were no match either.

"Charge, use your weapons!" The three exchanged fearful glances, each pulling out a weapon. Two of them took out switchblades from their pockets, and the other grabbed a plastic chair. They screamed and charged at Wang Meng.

Wang Meng sneered coldly and used a move called "Double Dragon Seizing the Pearl," striking the two with switchblades. They screamed and flew back four to five meters. The third troublemaker, seeing Wang Meng hadn't turned around, was delighted and smashed the plastic chair over Wang Meng's head.

With a loud crack, the plastic chair shattered into pieces, but Wang Meng remained unharmed. He glared and swept the last troublemaker off his feet with a leg sweep.

At that moment, the ambulance arrived. The paramedics came out, looked at the four fallen troublemakers, and asked, "Who called 120?"

"I did!" Lin Feng stepped forward, pointing at Wang Meng, "He was hit on the head with a chair and needs to be checked in the hospital, and get an X-ray."

"Lie on the stretcher, don't move!" The paramedic sighed in relief, nodded, and carried Wang Meng onto the stretcher. The ambulance sped away, leaving the four troublemakers on the ground, groaning in pain.

The ambulance service charges for each call, and hospitalization and treatment also cost money. These troublemakers with dyed red and yellow hair clearly had no money. Bringing them back would only result in them "skipping out" on the bill, and the hospital wouldn't do business that loses money. Besides, no one would complain if these troublemakers weren't treated.

Lin Feng watched the ambulance leave with a smile. After calling the police at the Lantai District police station, Officer Zhang personally led several officers to handcuff the four still screaming troublemakers and take them back to the station.

At this moment, Lin Feng felt the same satisfaction as Hu Xiaobing, the boss of Danya Chemicals, when he instructed Deputy Chief Li. The collusion between officials and businessmen was indeed enjoyable! These troublesome matters could be easily resolved by the police. Once inside, these troublemakers wouldn't receive any treatment and would have to pay a hefty fine to be released. No money? Fine, just sit there. When you can't bear the hunger, you'll have the money.

However, Lin Feng didn't ask Officer Zhang to act for free. Besides the "monthly payment," he always had to show some appreciation each time. Of course, in a situation like today, where the police station could also benefit, Lin Feng didn't need to make any extra gestures. The cost would be passed on to the troublemakers, increasing the police station's performance and generating a profit. Why not?

After everything was settled, Lin Feng rushed to the Fourth People's Hospital in Lantai District. He arranged a VIP ward for Wang Meng and exchanged a knowing glance with him. Then, Lin Feng returned to Lantai District and found Officer Zhang and the other officers who were interrogating the four troublemakers, inviting them to have a late-night snack.

Lin Feng also needed to create an alibi for himself. Having a late-night snack with Officer Zhang and the other officers was the perfect alibi. As for Wang Meng, Lin Feng was confident that with his experience and skills, it would be a piece of cake. Although Wang Meng's ward was on the seventh floor with a dedicated nurse, Lin Feng believed this would actually make it easier for Wang Meng to carry out his plan.

All that was left was to wait for the answer to be revealed the next day! — Lin Feng raised his glass again, smiling and toasting to Officer Zhang and the others.

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