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Chapter 117: Everything is Left to the Law
The lobby of the Public Security Bureau became extremely quiet, so quiet that it felt heavy. Eyes from all directions were tightly locked onto Liu Xiaolong.
"What should I do?" Liu Xiaolong was anxious, glancing around, his mind repeatedly sifting through words that all seemed inappropriate. Suddenly, his gaze was drawn to an office where he could see a news broadcast rolling on the computer screen through the glass window.
Liu Xiaofei had a sudden inspiration, recalling how the spokesperson always gave the same answers whether there was something to say or not. Why not adopt the spokesperson's method and shift to another question when faced with a difficult one? Liu Xiaolong smiled and said lightly, "There has indeed been a misunderstanding between us both. I admit that there were conflicts between Zhang Qiu and me in the past. However, that incident was so sudden that no one expected Jiang Xue would stab someone. Now my brother is lying in the hospital while the murderer stands here in the Public Security Bureau. I believe the situation is already clear enough. Director He, although Zhang Qiu is your nephew, you will still handle this impartially, right?" Liu Xiaolong deliberately emphasized "Zhang Qiu is He Jun's nephew."
"I have already stated that the law is paramount. In this matter, with the law overseeing justice, I will recuse myself," He Jun said expressionlessly as he looked at Liu Xiaolong. Liu Xiaolong was not just a thug who knew only how to fight; he had some brains and seemed to have been somewhat influenced by Wang Guodong.
"Then how will you handle Zhang Qiu and Jiang Xue?" Liu Xiaolong pressed further.
He Jun ignored Liu Xiaolong and said loudly, "Everyone return to your posts. Wang Hailong, you are in charge of this case."
"Yes!" Wang Hailong stood up and saluted sharply. The current Wang Hailong was no longer the same officer from before; now he was the captain of the Criminal Investigation Team at the County Public Security Bureau.
He Jun turned to Zhang Qiu and Jiang Xue and said softly, "You two go with Officer Wang. Don't worry; I will speak to them inside and ensure Jiang Xue is taken care of. No one will be allowed to bully her."
Zhang Qiu did not worry much about He Jun; based on his years of experience, he believed that in this incident, it would likely be someone like Jiang Xue, who had no background, who would suffer.
Zhang Qiu nodded, holding Jiang Xue's hand gently and said, "Don't be afraid; I'll be with you."
"Okay." Jiang Xue closely followed Zhang Qiu.
The three parties involved—Zhang Qiu, Jiang Xue, and Liu Xiaolong—were taken to different rooms for separate interrogations. The relatives who had come with Liu Xiaolong to report the case were all blocked outside.
In the interrogation room, Zhang Qiu sat on a chair under the harsh light of a fluorescent lamp, which made it hard for him to open his eyes. Across from him at a dark table sat Wang Hailong personally overseeing the situation while a camera nearby began recording.
"Our policy should be very clear to you. Since you have come forward, you should be willing to cooperate with us, right?"
"Of course." Zhang Qiu smiled lightly. Before coming in, he was extremely nervous, but now that he was sitting here, he felt much more relaxed.
"That's good. Now, let's get into the specifics of what happened."
"The incident started with the demolition. Our county has been heavily involved in it under Director Chen's leadership..."
"Do not mention leadership." Wang Hailong interrupted Zhang Qiu.
Zhang Qiu paused for a moment, nodded, and continued, "Our county has been aggressively demolishing properties. Liu Xiaolong was at the forefront of the violent demolitions; he was the one who injured my father first, and that's where our conflict began. Coincidentally, after that, I had another conflict with Liu Xiaolong's brother, Liu Xiaofei. Liu Xiaofei was bothering a nurse at the county hospital, who happened to be my classmate. My dad was hospitalized, and she was helping out. How could I just ignore that? So we ended up fighting again."
Wang Hailong tapped on the table: "Focus on this fight incident; just state the facts."
Zhang Qiu looked troubled and said, "Without explaining the reasons, I really can't continue. This fight isn't an isolated incident; it's all too chaotic."
"Alright, go on." Wang Hailong looked at Zhang Qiu.
"Our conflicts deepened, and Liu Xiaolong contacted those students from our school who liked to fight—oh, that's Zeng Fan—to deal with me. But I practiced martial arts, so Zeng Fan's people couldn't take me down and ended up getting beaten by me instead. This led to another feud between me and Zeng Fan. He then challenged me to a fight, which became the Ancient City Battle."
"Wow, that's quite a name—Ancient City Battle."
"It wasn't just a battle; it was a fierce one! Liu Xiaolong, Liu Xiaofei, Zeng Fan—three groups of people! Each one of them is formidable on their own; when they teamed up along with some others who just wanted to join in, there were over a hundred people. Thinking back on it now still terrifies me," Zhang Qiu exclaimed.
"I understand the events now; let's focus on Jiang Xue and Liu Xiaofei next."
"Sure," Zhang Qiu agreed. "During that chaotic scene, countless people witnessed Liu Xiaofei stab at me first with a knife. In a moment of desperation..."
During Zhang Qiu's trial, the situation in the other two interrogation rooms was similar. Wang Hailong had assembled experienced core members from the bureau to handle the case. This fight was different from previous ones; everyone knew that behind both parties were the former and current Police Chief Wang Guodong. Especially He Jun, who was under scrutiny from many eyes, indicating the seriousness of the matter. Therefore, this case could not be treated carelessly.
In the interrogation room downstairs, everything was proceeding in an orderly manner. He Jun sat back in his office chair, his brow furrowed deeply. The cigarette in his hand had burned down to a third, with ash accumulating for quite a while. He was waiting, waiting for the phone on his desk to ring.
The scope of this case was unprecedented in Beilan County Town. The students involved in the fight, particularly those from Zeng Fan and Liu Xiaolong's side, were not simple characters; their families were either officials or businesspeople, at the very least well-off. After the incident, how could they not be informed? Once they discovered their children were involved, everyone became anxious about the situation, waiting for further developments.
As expected, the phone and mobile on He Jun's desk rang one after another. He Jun picked up the desk phone and listened for a moment before saying, "Understood," upon recognizing the caller's identity. "Please hold on a moment." He then answered his mobile with a smile, saying, "Deputy Director Zeng, you called me early this morning. Is there something you need?"
The man on the other end responded enthusiastically, "Director He! Congratulations on your promotion to chief! I've been busy lately and haven't had a chance to congratulate you. Do you have time this weekend? Bring your wife along; let's get together."
He Jun replied with a smile, "Thank you for your kind words, Deputy Director Zeng, but I'm afraid I can't make it. You know I've just taken on this chief position; I'm swamped with work and have a ton of things to handle. Let's wait until things settle down a bit; I promise I'll come."
Deputy Director Zeng showed no signs of displeasure at being declined and continued, "Alright then, we'll wait until He Bureau is less busy before we meet up."
"Definitely." He Jun responded lightly. While becoming chief had its perks, it also came with drawbacks as various social obligations piled up. Some matters could be handled through normal channels but instead required convoluted connections. He Jun truly detested these situations and wondered why people felt compelled to act this way.
"Deputy Director Zeng, I'm really sorry; if there's nothing else, I'll hang up now as I have another call coming in." He Jun was about to end the call.
"Wait a moment," Deputy Director Zeng quickly interrupted. "There is indeed something I need to report to Director He."
"What is it?" He Jun asked.
"I heard that there was a fight at Yuan Dynasty Ancient City in our county recently that resulted in injuries?"
"Yes, that's true." He Jun replied disdainfully with a smile. "Deputy Director Zeng seems quite well-informed."
"Well, I shouldn't be prying into such matters, but I've heard it's quite serious and that it even involves your nephew?"
Deputy Director Zeng's words were something He Jun could not ignore; on the surface, he appeared to be concerned about him. However, in reality, his concern was not for his own son—Zeng Fan.
He Jun sighed on the phone, "Deputy Director Zeng, to be honest, I take responsibility for this matter. I have already handed it over to my subordinates. You know that since it involves my nephew, as the director, I must avoid any conflicts of interest. I will handle this matter fairly and will not show favoritism."
Deputy Director Zeng seemed choked up, replying sullenly, "Director He is truly impartial. Having you as our director in Beilan County is a blessing for the people."
After exchanging a few pleasantries, the two ended the call. As soon as Deputy Director Zeng hung up, he cursed, "Bah! What a piece of work. Acting all high and mighty as a director while claiming to be impartial—who believes that?" After venting his frustration at He Jun, Deputy Director Zeng reminisced about the time when Wang Guodong was in office. Those were happier times; whenever something happened, a simple call would suffice. It was nothing like now, where everything felt so cautious.
After cursing He Jun, Deputy Director Zeng also scolded his useless son in his mind. At this age, he still couldn't focus on his studies and only knew how to get into trouble.
He Jun picked up the phone on his desk and smiled, "Sorry, Boss Wang. I had something to deal with just now; I'm available now."
"Oh, right... Well, I'm not very clear about this matter since it involves my nephew. I've already stated that I will recuse myself... Everything is in accordance with the law; I trust the legal process... Yes, yes... Alright, goodbye."
After hanging up the phone, He Jun sat back down in his chair, his brow relaxing. The two calls he just received confirmed his suspicions. There was no need for him to worry; there were plenty of others who would be anxious about this situation. It seemed he wouldn't get any rest today and would just have to wait for calls in the office.
No matter who called him next, He Jun would respond in the same manner: stating his recusal and ensuring no favoritism while leaving everything to the law!
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