Chapter 47

The next morning during the early study session, when Qin Lang appeared in the classroom, it did not cause the expected commotion.

The poor student Qin Lang only then realized that he was actually not well-known at No. 7 High School, and even in Class 11 of Grade 3, many people could not even match his face with his name.

Halfway through the first class, Tao Ruoxiang suddenly appeared in the classroom, whispered something to the teacher, and then led Qin Lang out of the classroom.

After leaving the teaching building, Qin Lang said to Tao Ruoxiang, "Aunt Tao, why did you call me out? You look so happy, is there some good news?"

"Indeed, it's good news," Tao Ruoxiang said with a smile. "I have to admire Master Lu's efficiency and methods! This guy, he truly lives up to being a top student from the Law and Politics College of South China United University. He solved the case in one night! One night! That's really impressive! However, he still needs to clarify some things with us to close the case. So, I had to take up some of your class time."

"Oh?" Qin Lang was also surprised, not expecting Lu Jun to be so efficient and decisive.

Qin Lang muttered to himself, could it be that Lu Jun is trying to impress Tao Ruoxiang on purpose? If that's the case, while Tao Ruoxiang might be happy, it would complicate Qin Lang's next task, as he had promised the old poisoner to take over all of Andesheng's assets and leave him with nothing.

Before long, the two arrived at the Nanjie Police Station.

Lu Jun then invited Qin Lang and Tao Ruoxiang into his office and had someone serve them tea.

"Thank you for your time. I've called you here for two reasons: one, to understand the situation at the time; and two, to inform you of the case's outcome so we can close it," Lu Jun said in a very polite tone, which was very pleasant to hear.

"Director Lu, you're too polite. We've already discussed the cause and process of the case, and there's a record from when we reported it. If Director Lu still needs to know more, we can repeat it," Tao Ruoxiang said with a smile.

"Since Teacher Tao has said that, I don't think it's necessary to go through the process again," Lu Jun said with a smile. "Let me tell you the conclusion of our investigation. After our verification, Lin Xiaoquan and Fu Yingxiao are indeed suspected of luring underage girls into crime and trafficking drugs. The evidence is solid, so they will soon be sent to prison. Their accomplices will also be brought to justice! We in the police force will crack down on these criminals with full force!"

At this point, Lu Jun paused.

Tao Ruoxiang thought Lu Jun would say more, but after he took a few sips of tea, she realized he had nothing more to say. So, she couldn't help but ask, "Then... what about Sang Kun and Andesheng? Weren't they the ones who ordered this?"

"Sang Kun? Andesheng?"

Lu Jun frowned, looking very serious. "Teacher Tao, I know about Sang Kun. He's a thug around the train station, not a good person, but we don't have evidence to arrest him. As for Andesheng, he is a legitimate businessman. Teacher Tao, are you mistaken about him?"

Hearing this, Qin Lang and Tao Ruoxiang were both taken aback. However, Qin Lang quickly calmed down because he had always thought it was impossible for Lu Jun to solve the case so quickly, knowing the current efficiency of the police. So, Lu Jun's quick closure of the case was either because he was possessed by Bao Gong or he was just being perfunctory.

Qin Lang could be calm, but Tao Ruoxiang couldn't. As a graduate of the Law and Politics College, she couldn't tolerate Lu Jun's perfunctory attitude. She knew Lu Jun wasn't stupid; as a top student in criminal investigation, he couldn't be unaware of the people involved in the case!

"Legitimate businessman? Andesheng is actually a legitimate businessman?" Tao Ruoxiang's voice was full of anger as she stood up and glared at Lu Jun. "Director Lu, you are a top student in criminal investigation. I don't believe you lack the ability to deduce this!"

Hearing this, Lu Jun's face darkened, and he said unhappily, "Teacher Tao, since you've studied criminal investigation, you should know that the police system requires evidence for everything. You say Andesheng is guilty, but where is the evidence? Neither of us is a judge, and even judges in today's society need evidence!"

"As a police officer, finding evidence is your duty!" Tao Ruoxiang shouted. "Do you expect ordinary citizens to collect all the evidence when they report a crime? If that were the case, what would be the point of having police?"

"Teacher Tao—" Lu Jun slammed his hand on the desk and said with a dark face, "You have no right to criticize our investigation results! If you're not satisfied, I can't do anything about it! I won't see you out!"

"Teacher Tao, the director is right. We should trust the justice system and the police," Qin Lang suddenly said, but his tone was unusually calm.

Tao Ruoxiang knew it was pointless to continue arguing and turned to leave the director's office with Qin Lang.

After leaving the police station, Tao Ruoxiang huffed, "Qin Lang, why did you give in just now? Why didn't you let me argue with him?"

"Would it have made any difference if you argued with him?" Qin Lang asked calmly.

Tao Ruoxiang was speechless. Indeed, if Lu Jun insisted on closing the case, what could she do?

"But this can't just be left like this!" Tao Ruoxiang said with determination. "Andesheng and his gang, they lured underage students into crime, they are worse than beasts. These people must be brought to justice!"

"But what if the law doesn't work?" Qin Lang sighed. "You saw Director Lu's attitude. They clearly won't investigate further. Are we going to wait for him to change his mind? By then, who knows how many more innocent girls will suffer."

"You're right!" Tao Ruoxiang seemed to have made up her mind and said decisively, "We will continue to search for evidence! Until we bring all these scoundrels to justice! Qin Lang, once we find the evidence, I'll send it to the provincial police. I don't believe even the provincial police can't do anything about them!"

"Alright," Qin Lang nodded, not arguing with Tao Ruoxiang because, given the current situation, he also needed evidence to deal with Andesheng.

After reaching an agreement, Qin Lang said to Tao Ruoxiang, "Aunt Tao, you're the expert in this field. Where should we start collecting evidence?"

"Go straight to the den—Chunmei Bay!" Tao Ruoxiang said.

"Be careful—"

At that moment, Qin Lang suddenly pushed Tao Ruoxiang to the side. In her shocked gaze, a motorcycle came roaring from behind, and a knife swung toward Qin Lang.

"Qin Lang—"

As she fell to the ground, Tao Ruoxiang shouted, feeling indescribable worry and gratitude, knowing that Qin Lang had taken the hit for her.