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Chapter 136: Alone at the Police Station
Wang Zhengxiang's gaze was suddenly blocked, and just as he was about to push the princess away, he stopped his movement, his face turning red. The princess stood in front of Wang Zhengxiang with a smile, one hand gripping his belt while the other reached down to pull up the zipper at the intersection of his legs. It was then that Wang Zhengxiang understood what Brother Qiu had meant earlier.
"Thank you," Wang Zhengxiang said shyly, whispering in the princess's ear. The princess smiled seductively and gave a firm squeeze where her left hand lingered before sitting back down on the sofa.
At that moment, the man standing next to the thief spoke up: "Brother Leopard, Rooster Master asked me to bring your phone over." He then turned to the thief and said, "Hand it over."
The thief pulled out a phone from his pocket, and Zhang Qiu immediately recognized it as the one Wang Zhengxiang had lost. Brother Leopard was indeed impressive; with just one call, he had managed to retrieve the stolen item.
"That's my phone!" Wang Zhengxiang exclaimed, unable to contain his joy at having it returned; it made him happier than if he had received a new one.
Brother Leopard took the phone and placed it on the table, addressing the man in front of him: "Please send my regards to Rooster Master." The man smiled broadly, completely different from the cold demeanor of the thief.
Through their conversation, Zhang Qiu became even more convinced of his suspicions; Brother Leopard was indeed acquainted with these people.
The older man exchanged a few pleasantries with Brother Leopard before leaving with the thief. Once they were out the door, Brother Leopard said, "Your phone is back where it belongs. Remember, even if you encounter thieves in the future, don't take action against them. They are all trained; if I hadn't shouted 'no harm,' that blade hidden between his fingers could have cut your face."
Wang Zhengxiang felt a wave of fear wash over him after hearing this. When Brother Leopard shouted earlier, he thought he was warning him not to hurt the thief; instead, Brother Leopard had been saving him. "Thank you, Brother Leopard," Wang Zhengxiang said as he picked up his phone and expressed his gratitude. He then asked, "Brother Leopard, how did they bring my phone here?"
Brother Leopard smiled slightly. "Zhang Qiu told me."
Wang Zhengxiang looked gratefully at Zhang Qiu, who smiled back and nodded before turning to Brother Leopard and asking, "Brother Leopard, are they your people?"
"Heh heh, of course not."
"Then why..." Zhang Qiu looked at Brother Leopard in confusion.
Brother Leopard squinted his eyes and smiled, "Do you remember what I told you? The civilized world has its own rules, and the underground world has its own rules. When you encounter something, find the right person."
"I remember."
"This is the rule of the underground world. The entire Beilan County Town is like a big cake. In the civilized world, officials at all levels take a piece, big entrepreneurs take a piece, businesses take a piece, and finally, ordinary bosses share the rest. This sustains everyone. Our underground world operates similarly; for example, our Stone Dagger Gang occupies the western district, but within this district, besides us, there are dozens of other powerful forces that rely on us. Theft is just one of the activities."
Zhang Qiu never expected such words to come from a seemingly uneducated social leader. His admiration for Brother Leopard deepened. Upon reflection, society indeed functions as Brother Leopard described; everyone is sharing the same cake. The cake is limited, but human greed is limitless, so it's not surprising that various open and covert conflicts arise.
Brother Leopard continued, "The rule in the theft industry is that when you steal something, you first keep it for a while. If no one comes looking for it, then you can sell it off. If someone does come looking, they are usually people from the streets, so you should return it quickly; everyone benefits from maintaining good relations."
Brother Leopard's words made Zhang Qiu ponder deeply. It turned out that in this world of life, there were so many overt and covert rules. These intricate rules, like spider webs, sustain people's daily lives; of course, they also bind people tightly within them.
Zhang Qiu talked with Brother Leopard for a long time. Before leaving, at Brother Leopard's request, he sent him a video. After drinking a lot of alcohol, Zhang Qiu returned home, took a shower, and fell asleep immediately. He slept until late morning the next day before waking up. Checking the time, he hurriedly got out of bed, washed up, and greeted his father before heading out.
Zhang Qiu rode his electric vehicle without calling Yang Yu or anyone else and went to the police station alone. He parked his electric vehicle by the wall without locking it; if anyone dared to steal it, Zhang Qiu would not only be unbothered but would also admire their courage.
As Zhang Qiu entered the police station, he coincidentally saw the Police Sister who had helped them last time. She had worn her uniform before with her hair tied back neatly and looked quite capable; the large badge on her hat was intimidating. Today she wore a beige casual outfit with hair that was neither long nor short, cascading perfectly over her shoulders. With every step she took, her waist swayed gracefully, showcasing her beautiful figure.
As Zhang Qiu was watching her, the Police Sister walked straight towards him and smiled as she asked, "Little brother, you're back again. Is it about the same matter as last time?"
Seeing the Police Sister out of uniform made Zhang Qiu feel much more at ease. He smiled back and said, "Yes, should I go in myself or will you take me in?"
The female officer smiled gently and said, "You still know to call me sister; good manners! Then I'll take you in."
"Thank you, Police Sister," Zhang Qiu replied and followed the female officer.
The officer led Zhang Qiu through the west gate into the building, saying, "My name is Lan Ningshan, but my friends call me Shan Shan. You can call me Sister Shan; calling me Police Sister sounds too formal."
Zhang Qiu hurried along and called out, "Sister Shanshan." Lan Ningshan seemed pleased. Following her, Zhang Qiu couldn't help but think that he was on a lucky streak lately, with two beautiful women asking him to call them sister in a row.
Before long, they arrived at the door. Zhang Qiu already knew the procedure and didn’t need a reminder from the officers. He picked up a pen to fill out the registration form. The officer on duty glanced at the registration book, set it down, and said expressionlessly, "You can go in."
Standing at the door of the room, Lan Ningshan knocked and heard a voice from inside say, "Come in!"
Lan Ningshan turned to look at Zhang Qiu and smiled, "Go ahead; I’ll head back to work now."
Zhang Qiu politely said, "Goodbye, Sister Shanshan," as he entered the room.
It was the same officer as last time; he recognized Zhang Qiu immediately. Without waiting for him to speak, the officer said, "What are you doing back so soon? It’s too early for results. You should go home and wait for news; we’ll let you know when there’s something."
Seeing the officer's impatient expression, Zhang Qiu held back his thoughts. He smiled and asked, "Is there any progress?"
"No progress; we only have one photo as a clue. It's too difficult."
"Why don’t you check the surveillance footage from KV? Fire Fox isn’t remote; there are cameras all over the street. There might be some clues."
The officer scoffed and replied, "What do you think this case is? Losing a phone isn’t like committing murder. We don’t have that many resources to handle this."
"I saw about ten people chatting in that building across the street."
"They are going out on patrol soon." The officer suddenly changed his expression. "Hey, what's wrong with you? How are we supposed to handle the case with your advice? What happens at the noodle shop is none of your business. Just wait at home for news and stop causing trouble. I have a lot of things to deal with."
Zhang Qiu glanced at the officer's phone on the table, the screen lit up with several WeChat messages popping up. Zhang Qiu sneered, "I'm here to tell you that the phone has been found."
The officer looked at Zhang Qiu in surprise. After so many years on the force, he knew that stolen items could only be recovered if they were not of significant value. Besides, how could this student manage to get it back?
"I'm just here to let you know that you don't need to waste any more effort looking for it. It seems my visit was unnecessary. Alright, I'm leaving." Qiu Wan turned and walked away.
The officer watched Zhang Qiu but didn't ask any further questions. It was good that the phone was found; it meant one less hassle. The most troublesome cases were those that spiraled out of control. Major cases, on the other hand, required significant manpower and resources but were comparatively easier to handle.
As Zhang Qiu stepped outside, he ran into Ma Zhen coming in. Zhang Qiu recalled how well Ma Zhen had treated him before; he was a nice person who always gave off a friendly vibe, whether in the police car or the interrogation room. Seeing him enter, Zhang Qiu greeted him.
"What brings you here?" Ma Zhen asked with a smile, a hint of curiosity in his eyes. What business did the nephew of Police Chief Wang Guodong have?
"I was playing at KV with friends yesterday, and my phone got stolen, so I came to report it."
"I see. Come with me; I'll take you inside." Ma Zhen opened the door and let Zhang Qiu in.
Zhang Qiu noticed the officer looking at him from outside but ignored him and smiled slightly at Ma Zhen. "Thank you, but my phone has already been found."
"Oh? That was quick; I'm glad to hear that. I have other matters to attend to, so I won't chat with you."
"Alright, you take care of your business." Zhang Qiu said as he walked towards the exit while Ma Zhen entered the room.
Seeing Ma Zhen come in, the officer quickly stood up from his seat and respectfully greeted him, "Captain Ma."
Ma Zhen looked at the officer and smiled, "You are lucky this time."
The officer, confused, asked, "Captain Ma, what do you mean?"
Ma Zhen pointed at the door, "Do you know who that kid was who just went out and dropped his phone?"
"Who?"
"The newly appointed Director He's nephew. You found his phone so quickly; how could he not brag about you in front of He Bureau?" Ma Zhen finished with a hearty laugh.
"Hey, what's with that expression?"
Ma Zhen noticed the officer's wide eyes and regretful look and thought to himself, isn't this something to be happy about?
The officer recalled his earlier actions and felt like slapping himself in regret. He forced a smile and said, "How can I be happy? That phone wasn't found by me. Not only that, but my attitude towards him was also poor. You... sigh." The officer sighed deeply, filled with remorse.
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