Chapter 92 of 100

Chapter 92: The Good Show Begins

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After a while, the door to the interrogation room was pushed open, and the chief of the Baihua District Public Security Bureau, Yun Jinghui, walked in. He immediately saw Xie Zhongxing lying on the ground, snoring loudly. Yun Jinghui's face darkened, and he barked, "Who is this? Why is he lying here? Get someone to drag him out!"

Du Long noticed the two bars and a flower on the man's shoulder, indicating he was a third-level police inspector. Knowing a bigwig from the Baihua District Public Security Bureau had arrived, Du Long quickly stood up and saluted Yun Jinghui.

Xie Dongshan also hurriedly stood up and said to Yun Jinghui, "Chief Yun, you're here? It's all my fault for not managing my subordinates well, causing you embarrassment."

Yun Jinghui's face was somewhat grim. He was angry at his subordinates' incompetence and also harbored resentment towards Du Long. "If you had a powerful background, why didn't you say so earlier? Why did you have to make such a big fuss? You're just trying to make me look bad, aren't you?"

Despite his thoughts, Yun Jinghui couldn't afford to show any displeasure to Du Long. He forced a smile and walked up to him, saying, "Officer Du, it's all my fault for poor management. These scoundrels have wronged you!"

Du Long extended his right hand and shook hands with Yun Jinghui, smiling, "It's nothing. It's a small matter to trouble Chief Yun to come in person. I'm really sorry about that."

Yun Jinghui said, "No trouble at all, no trouble at all. Officer Du, I've heard the general outline of what happened. I am very indignant about the illegal and disciplinary violations of Officers Huang and Xie from the May 1st Police Station. I have already contacted the inspection department, and we will severely punish these two bad apples. On behalf of the May 1st Police Station and all the police officers in Baihua District, I apologize to you and promise that this will not happen again! If it does, you can hold me accountable!"

Du Long smiled, "Chief Yun, you're too kind. Maintaining social stability is everyone's responsibility. I just happened to be in the right place at the right time. Jinsan, you go out for a moment. I need to talk to Chief Yun."

Ji Jinsan obediently said, "Okay, I'll wait outside."

Yun Jinghui also gestured for the others to leave. When only Yun Jinghui and Du Long were left in the room, Du Long took out the cigarettes he had taken from Xie Dongshan and respectfully offered two to Yun Jinghui, saying, "Chief Yun, this is actually my fault. Please forgive me. I had no choice..."

Yun Jinghui was taken aback. He had seen many officials' children who, relying on their family's power, bullied others. As a third-level inspector and a deputy director at the bureau level, he often had to endure their arrogance. If it weren't for social harmony and peace, he would have long eliminated these arrogant young men. Du Long was the first to apologize to him, even though Du Long's background wasn't as strong, he was still a person the mayor valued.

People need respect, and after receiving it, Yun Jinghui's slight displeasure vanished. He happily accepted the cigarettes and chuckled, "How can this be your fault? It's our fault for poor management. Some of our officers have low standards. Sit down, let's chat."

Du Long's lighter had been taken by Xia Hongjun and hadn't been returned yet. He casually handed the whole pack of cigarettes to Yun Jinghui, smiling, "These cigarettes are from a friend. I don't smoke much. Chief Yun, you can have them."

Yun Jinghui saw that Du Long's lips were red and his teeth were white, and his hands showed no signs of smoking. He knew Du Long was telling the truth, so he didn't hesitate to take the cigarettes. He lit one and took a puff, then smiled, "Smoking is bad for your health... Du, what exactly happened tonight? Tell me in detail, and I'll deal with them properly!"

Du Long said, "Chief Yun, this is what happened..."

Du Long briefly recounted the events, emphasizing the illegal and disciplinary violations of Officer Huang and his team. He concluded, "It's almost eleven, and the city requires stability above all. In the most bustling part of the city, I even boasted to my girlfriend that those thugs wouldn't dare do anything. I didn't expect..."

Yun Jinghui finally understood the crux of the matter: "So this kid lost face in front of his girlfriend and deliberately made a big deal out of it to show off. I've been used again..."

However, this time being used was quite pleasant. Yun Jinghui had the idea of building a relationship with Du Long, so they chatted happily and even exchanged phone numbers. In the future, if Du Long encountered any trouble in Baihua District or elsewhere, he could directly contact Yun Jinghui without bothering higher-ups.

Yun Jinghui promised to strictly enforce discipline and punish the criminals. Officer Huang and his team would face disciplinary action, but they wouldn't be fired. Du Long wasn't the type to completely destroy someone, and it wasn't necessary at this time. Sometimes giving others a way out was also giving oneself a way out.

Yun Jinghui personally escorted Du Long out of the police station and even instructed Chief Xie to send them back to Wuyi Road in a patrol car. After they left, Yun Jinghui turned around and sternly called Huang Zhijun over. Huang Zhijun's heart sank as he walked over, but to his surprise, Yun Jinghui said, "Officer Huang, please write a self-criticism and submit it along with the bribes you've received over the years to Chief Xie. I'll give you six months to prove yourself. If you don't improve or revert to your old ways, I'll have no choice."

Huang Zhijun's face lit up, and he exclaimed, "Thank you, Chief! Thank you, Chief! I will definitely reform, no, I will write a thorough self-criticism and be a good person... Chief, you are my savior!"

Yun Jinghui said, "You're wrong. The one who gave you this chance is not me, but Du Long, whom you arrested. If you want to thank someone, thank him. Oh, and he said something to those thugs before he left. Please help him fulfill it. Afterward, make sure those thugs don't show up in Baihua District again. Otherwise, not only will they suffer, but you will too. Understand?"

Du Long and Ji Jinsan returned to the Panlong River. This time, they didn't go to a secluded spot but found a grain shop by the river and drank a refreshing mixture of red beans, sesame, and other grains.

Ji Jinsan curiously asked, "Du Long, what did you say to Chief Yun? He seemed a bit unhappy at first, but how did you make him so happy?"

Du Long smiled, "Nothing much, just some casual talk. Jinsan, eat quickly. There's a good show coming up."

Ji Jinsan exclaimed, "What good show?"

Du Long said, "Finish eating quickly. We need to find a good spot by the river, or we won't be able to get in when it gets crowded."

Ji Jinsan laughed, "So mysterious. Is there a boat with lanterns tonight? I didn't know about it."

Regardless, Ji Jinsan quickly finished her grain mixture and followed Du Long to a spot with a good view and decent lighting by the river.

After a while, nothing happened, and Ji Jinsan looked at Du Long several times. Du Long confidently smiled, "They'll come, don't worry."

Finally, the crowd by the river upstream became agitated. People shouted, "Look! Look! Someone is swimming naked in the river!"

The news spread, and the banks of the Panlong River were soon packed with people. Du Long and Ji Jinsan, despite having a good spot, began to worry about the stability of the railing and the possibility of being pushed into the water.

After a while, several white bodies floated down from upstream. They were indeed naked, and one of them, who couldn't swim, was floating on a large piece of foam.

"Ah, those are the thugs!" Ji Jinsan suddenly recognized them and turned to Du Long, blushing, "This must be your doing."

Du Long smiled and suddenly pulled a stone from his pocket, shouting, "Those are the thugs who stole and robbed in the area! Everyone, find stones and throw them at these scoundrels!"

Du Long threw the stone, hitting the bearded man in the lead right on the head. The bearded man, dazed, sank into the water and only resurfaced after swallowing a few mouthfuls. He recognized Du Long's voice and felt extremely aggrieved but could only swim faster, sensing a bad omen... If he didn't swim faster, it could be fatal!

Sure enough, more and more people recognized them, especially those who had been stolen from or robbed. Their words confirmed the bearded man and his gang's identity as robbers. The crowd, now a mob, searched for ammunition and weapons, throwing anything they could find at the bearded man and his gang. People cheered, cursed, and denounced them, making the banks of the Panlong River unprecedentedly lively!

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