Chapter 99: Some Things Must Be Kept Secret!

Li Botao's home was in the city center of Mingzhu, and he had a temporary accommodation in the back of the police station. After seeing off Deputy Director Huang Chao and the young man surnamed Ji, he instructed Jiang Kai to solve the case as soon as possible and then went back to rest. He washed his face and was about to call the young man whose business card only had the name 'Ji William' and a phone number when his mobile phone on the table rang first.

After answering the call, he jumped up and ran towards the office area like a madman. He didn't have time to respond to people who greeted him on the way, nor did he hear Deputy Director Huang Chao saying he wanted to report work to him. He burst into the interrogation room like a madman, slamming the iron door open.

Because of the commotion he caused, some of the case handlers and clerks in the bureau looked over.

Jiang Kai looked at Li Botao in confusion, thinking, did he also receive that call?

But if he received the call, he should pretend to be unaware and let him take action. Why would he stop him?

Jiang Kai put away his baton and asked with a smile, "Director, what are your instructions?"

"Jiang Kai, what are you doing? What are you doing?" Li Botao shouted loudly. "Who told you to use violent means to interrogate the suspect? When did our bureau have such a风气 (wind)? Are you still a police officer? Do you still have the conscience and integrity of a police officer? Do you still want to work? If not, get out."

Jiang Kai looked at Li Botao as if he had seen a ghost. Was he possessed?

Otherwise, why would he say such absurd things?

What does it mean to not use violent means to interrogate suspects? Which suspect isn't first 'treated roughly' and then forced to confess?

When did the bureau have such a风气 (wind)? Come on, when I first joined as a police officer, you were the deputy director. You taught me these methods.

As for the conscience and integrity of a police officer, he was at a loss to argue. What does it mean to have the conscience and integrity of a police officer?

"Director, I didn't do anything," Jiang Kai denied. He pointed to the two subordinates lying on the ground groaning and said, "He attacked the police, so I had to stop him from acting recklessly."

"Bullshit," Li Botao cursed. "He was handcuffed to the chair. If you didn't go over, how could he hit you?"

Jiang Kai was almost in tears.

He thought, oh my god, who did you receive a call from? You don't need to stand up for the suspect so much, do you?

Seeing Jiang Kai's troubled expression, Li Botao's face softened. He glanced at Tang Zhong and said, "The duty of a police officer is to maintain public order and eliminate crime, but we cannot commit crimes ourselves. That would tarnish the noble profession of a police officer. Alright, let them get bandaged up, and don't do it again. Jiang Kai, come with me. Director Jiang Tao will come to inspect our branch's civilized law enforcement work soon."

After saying this, Li Botao paid attention to Tang Zhong's reaction.

Sure enough, when Tang Zhong heard that "Director Jiang Tao will come to inspect the work," his eyebrows visibly relaxed, and his face showed a relieved expression.

Li Botao sighed inwardly: This is another big shot.

Pfft

Jiang Kai almost spewed a liter of blood.

This forgotten branch, which had been overlooked, had two bureau-level leaders come to inspect the work in one day. Deputy Director Huang Chao had inspected the "sanitation" work and then left. Now, the head of the Mingzhu City Bureau, Director Jiang Tao, was coming to inspect the "civilized law enforcement" work.

What is civilized law enforcement? It means that his behavior just now was very uncivilized.

Clearly, Director Jiang Tao also had ulterior motives. He was here for this case, and specifically for this guy named Tang Zhong.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have put the "civilized law enforcement" hat on them before even arriving.

This was a warning.

A warning not to beat people, and if they did, he would catch them for violent law enforcement.

"Director, it's so late, why is Director Jiang still coming to inspect the work?" Jiang Kai asked softly as he followed Li Botao out.

"Leaders' arrangements, how can I dare to question? Can I say it's too late and we can't receive them?" Li Botao said with concern.

He turned to close the door and asked softly, "Did he say anything?"

"Nothing," Jiang Kai said. "He said he was a victim, attacked while on a mountain trip, and that the Taoist was a professional killer."

Li Botao frowned and asked, "What do you think?"

Jiang Kai hesitated for a moment and then reported honestly, "I think what he said makes sense. Before dark, I had someone investigate, and Tianyi Temple only had the old Taoist, no other Taoists. Clearly, this person was pretending to be a Taoist. We don't know what his intentions are. Also, we found some special items on the Taoist. Director, did you see those leather shoes? Who else but a killer would wear such shoes?"

"So, he was indeed acting in self-defense?" Li Botao said.

"We can't conclude that so quickly," Jiang Kai said. "Although there are many suspicious points about the Taoist, who knows if he killed the person first and then planted these items on the body to frame him? Director, you didn't see it. This guy is slippery and stubborn. Like a turtle, it's hard to get a handle on him. Also, I saw his student ID. He's a freshman at Nanjing University. Which student, after just killing someone, could remain so calm?"

"That proves something," Li Botao sighed.

"What?"

"He has a significant background," Li Botao said.

"..." Jiang Kai wanted to swear. Isn't that obvious? For a police director to come in the middle of the night to save him, he must have some background.

"I mean he's not an ordinary person," Li Botao explained. "Some people, from birth, have more exposure and broader horizons, so they can do things that ordinary people can't."

"If I hadn't been tough, you would have already started the interrogation, right? I'm more familiar with these procedures than you."

Jiang Kai thought about what Tang Zhong had said and began to understand Li Botao's words.

What kind of identity does he have to be so familiar with these procedures?

He was so stubborn because he knew that if he showed weakness, he would be beaten, right?

"Director, what should we do now?" Jiang Kai asked.

"Meet the soldiers with generals, and the water with earth. We can't do anything," Li Botao said, wiping the sweat from his forehead. "A small temple can't accommodate a big Buddha. Let's see what the big shots say when Director Jiang Tao arrives. If it doesn't work out, we'll let the Mingzhu City Bureau take over the case. We shouldn't get involved anymore. One misstep, and we'll be crushed."

"Yes, Director," Jiang Kai replied, but his heart sank.

Fortunately, he didn't have the chance to act, so he could pretend it never happened.

His eyes met those of Deputy Director Liao Zhongyu, who nodded and walked over. He knew that this old fox had the same thoughts as him.

Some things must be kept secret.

Creak

A black Audi and a white BMW stopped at the police station's entrance. Li Botao ran over, opened the Audi's door, and greeted respectfully, "Director Jiang, thank you for the long journey."

Jiang Tao was a middle-aged man with a commanding presence, a square face, big eyes, and thick eyebrows, the type who could play a righteous role.

He shook hands with Li Botao and said, "I'm sorry to disturb you so late."

"Director Jiang's visit to the Yvnüfeng Branch is an honor for all of us," Li Botao flattered. He glanced discreetly and saw that only two middle-aged men and a young girl followed Director Jiang Tao. His heart felt both relieved and heavy.

He was relieved that Jiang Tao came with a small entourage and wasn't really there to inspect the work.

But he was worried: if he wasn't there to inspect the work, what was he there for?

"Yvnüfeng Branch, though remote, is of undeniable importance," Jiang Tao said, encouraging Li Botao and the other officers who had come out to greet him. "The tourism value of Yvnüfeng is increasingly being recognized. Although the government hasn't yet taken the lead in deep development, the current visitor flow is already significant. Therefore, ensuring safety is very important."

"Yes, we will earnestly study Director Jiang's instructions and prioritize safety," Li Botao promised.

"Good," Jiang Tao nodded. "Has there been any major case recently?"

Li Botao knew the main act was coming and quickly reported, "Report to the leadership, there was a murder case today. This is our negligence. I must report to the leadership."

"Hmm?" Jiang Tao frowned and asked, "A murder case? What happened?"

It seemed he knew nothing and had just heard about it.

"Director, please come to the rest room for a cup of tea. I will report the case details," Li Botao invited.

Jiang Tao turned to look at the young girl who had been standing quietly beside him. The girl, with a cold expression, said, "Report here."

She wanted to see that Tang Zhong was safe immediately and didn't have time to listen to their long-winded work reports.

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