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The arrival of the police car caused panic among those who had just relaxed. The Brothers, recently released by Zhang Qiu, scattered in all directions as the police car stopped from a distance. Officers in police uniforms and black tactical gear began their pursuit. Within the encircled area formed by the Hall Society members, only Mao Tong remained. Seeing the police car approach, Mao Tong was unsure whether to feel happy or disheartened. With the police arriving, at least he wouldn't fall into Zhang Qiu's hands; however, being caught by the police wouldn't be any better.
Zhang Qiu had no time to deal with Mao Tong; he already had plans for him. He called out to Yang Yu, saying, "Quickly take the Brothers and hide the weapons and clubs. The more discreet, the better, especially the guns—make sure the police don't find them."
"Don't worry, Brother Qiu!" Yang Yu replied, waving his hand as he led four armed brothers back to White Day Fire.
Zhang Qiu looked at the yellow bullet casings scattered on the ground. While instructing someone to pick them up, he addressed everyone else: "When the police arrive here, don't panic. We'll stick to one story—follow my lead, and I guarantee everyone will be fine. Do you see the Electronic Display Screen behind me? This statement proves we are all students who were suddenly attacked by criminals during a gathering. We have revealed our identities, yet they continued to harass us. Forced to defend ourselves, we fought back. The bar staff made great sacrifices to protect everyone; this is the entire sequence of events. Remember it well."
"We remember," over a hundred voices shouted in unison.
Mao Tong listened to Zhang Qiu's fabricated story, his eyes widening in anger as he shouted, "Zhang Qiu, you..."
"What about me? You should think about how to explain yourself to the police!"
Zhang Qiu didn't give Mao Tong a chance to speak; after all, he was the one who had been causing trouble—this was karma.
The roads on both sides were surrounded by police, preventing anyone from escaping. Mao Tong and the men brought by Red Hair were desperate and rushed into nearby shops looking for back doors; some charged directly into an alley, planning to circumvent from within. Wang Hailong, commanding from inside a police car, surveyed the situation and picked up his radio to issue orders: "Team Four stand by; do not let anyone escape. Team Three enter the alley; Team Two continue searching shops for suspects; Team One follow me!"
Onlookers saw the large-scale operation and feared being mistaken for accomplices, quickly hiding away. The police cars with flashing red and blue lights stopped in front of White Day Fire. Wang Hailong stepped out of his vehicle and observed the scattered knives, clubs, and bloodstains on the ground, his brow furrowing deeply.
Wherever the police went, crowds automatically parted ways. Wang Hailong spotted Zhang Qiu standing at the entrance of White Day Fire and thought to himself that it was indeed related to him. He approached Zhang Qiu with a serious expression and asked, "What happened?"
"Captain Wang, it was them! They aren't students—they are... no wait, they are students but they aren't..."
"Enough! I didn't ask you!" Wang Hailong interrupted Mao Tong as nearby officers moved in to restrain him when he lunged toward Captain Wang.
Wang Hailong scanned the surroundings and pointed at Zhang Qiu, saying, "You come here!"
"Alright, here's the situation. After the college entrance examination today, my classmates were celebrating at a bar. It was a peaceful atmosphere, everyone was happy. Suddenly, a group of people burst in, wielding machetes and clubs, attacking anyone they saw and smashing everything in sight. We informed them that we were just students who had finished the exam, but they ignored us and continued to assault us. Many students were injured as a result."
"No, that's not true! They are not students; they are all thugs!" Mao Tong shouted from the side, trying to expose Zhang Qiu's lie.
Wang Hailong glanced at Mao Tong and waved his hand. Two police officers then escorted Mao Tong away. Despite his protests, it was of no use. Wang Hailong looked up at the Electronic Display Screen showing 'Students gathering inside, do not harm them,' then turned back to Mao Tong and asked, "That person is one of Chen Hu's henchmen, right?"
"Yes," Zhang Qiu replied.
"Alright, continue. What happened next?" Wang Hailong asked, looking at the battered Zhang Qiu. "Did you fight back?"
"That's right. We had no choice but to fight back. Thanks to the staff at the bar, they stood with us until you arrived."
"Why didn't you call the police?"
"The situation was urgent; we didn't have time to call the police. Besides, I knew that with such a lively scene, there would definitely be enthusiastic bystanders calling for help. We held on just for this moment when you would arrive."
Wang Hailong shook his head with a smile and asked the students present, "Is what he said true?"
"Yes!"
"Then who among you is willing to come back to the police station to testify?"
"I will! I will! I will!"
Many were eager to volunteer. Taolengman and Tao Ya stepped forward and said, "We'll go."
Wang Hailong looked at the two girls and said, "Alright, then you can come with me. And you too, Zhang Qiu; come along so we can take your statements."
"Okay," Zhang Qiu agreed. "Captain Wang, can I say a few words before I leave?"
"Hurry up," Wang Hailong replied as he walked back to the police car. His subordinate looked at the students at the scene and asked, "Captain, what should we do with these people?"
"They're all students who just finished their college entrance exams. Let them go. If you arrest them, our county will be on the front page of the newspaper tomorrow."
The officer was speechless, thinking that the leader's awareness was high and he considered issues thoroughly.
"Everyone come over," Zhang Qiu called a few people to his side and instructed, "The current situation is unclear. I'm worried that after the police leave, the White Day Fire might be attacked again. You need to arrange for your people to guard this place. Clean up the first-floor lobby and be ready at all times. Also, everyone needs to protect themselves. If there's an emergency, call my mobile. If you really can't hold on, just leave. Understood?"
"Brother Qiu, don't worry about it; we'll make sure to guard the White Day Fire for you."
Zhang Qiu patted Rui Rui's shoulder and smiled, "It's not just for me; it's for yourselves."
"Brothers, thank you for your hard work tonight!"
"It's no trouble!"
Sitting in the police car, Wang Hailong watched the students outside and listened to their cheers.
Zhang Qiu held Jiang Xue's hand and gently kissed it before saying with a smile, "Take care of yourself; I'll be back soon."
"Go ahead; I'll wait for you."
Zhang Qiu brushed aside a strand of hair from Jiang Xue's face and waved, "Let's go."
As soon as Zhang Qiu left, Zhao Pingchuan immediately ordered, "Everyone inside the bar, close the doors."
The police car started, and the area of the White Day Fire returned to silence, with the remaining officers picking up knives and clubs from the ground. A large number of individuals arrested during this operation were squatting by the roadside under police guard, being escorted back in batches. Inside the police car, Wang Hailong, sitting in the passenger seat, turned to look at Zhang Qiu, Taolengman, and Tao Ya in the back seat, and said coldly, "You can't fool me!"
Zhang Qiu chuckled; everything he did was merely to give Wang Hailong a reason. Wang Hailong had come this far with keen insight; how could he not see through his tricks?
"Stop grinning like that; do you think I can't see? Look at yourselves, covered in wounds and bleeding. Now look at those students, all neat and tidy. I bet they didn't even lift a finger, did they?"
"They didn't lift a finger. By the time they arrived, we had already controlled the scene. That Mao Tong really brought people to our door!"
"I didn't ask about Mao Tong. His matters will be handled accordingly; right now, we need to focus on your situation."
"My situation? How will it be handled?"
For someone like Wang Hailong, Zhang Qiu truly couldn't think of a good way to deal with him. Suddenly, Zhang Qiu understood why people like Wang Hailong and his uncle were marginalized. The reason was simple: they had their own principles, beliefs, and codes of conduct; they wouldn't easily compromise or sink to the same level as others.
Seeing that Wang Hailong didn't respond, Zhang Qiu continued, "Captain Wang, let me tell you exactly what happened."
"I've already heard it once; what more do you have for me? You'll have your chance to make a statement later; just recount word for word what you said to me outside the bar without any concealment!"
"What? Didn't understand?"
"I understand! I got it!" Zhang Qiu momentarily didn't react but responded after another reminder from Wang Hailong. He smiled; this was truly unexpected for him. With such a significant incident occurring, Zhang Qiu hadn't thought about clearing himself of blame. The purpose of typing that line on the display was merely to absolve his later Brothers. Listening to Captain Wang, it was clear that he was off the hook.
"Captain Wang, thank you."
"Thank me for what? Thank your own cleverness. If it weren't for your smarts, no one could have helped you. However," Wang Hailong shifted his tone and added, "if you don't use that cleverness in the right way, it will eventually get you into trouble."
Wang Hailong taught him investigation techniques and how to shoot; he could be considered a mentor. Listening to his advice, Zhang Qiu showed no signs of impatience but sat there smiling. Wang Hailong continued, "For the last operation, the money for your hotel room with Officer Blue has already been transferred to your card; did you receive it?"
"Received." After Zhang Qiu responded, he realized that Wang Hailong's words were off. He turned to look at Taolengman and Tao Ya, clearly sensing that the Sister Flowers had misunderstood. Their eyes seemed to say, "Boss, how many stories do you have?"
Zhang Qiu stuck out his tongue at the two sisters and asked, "Captain Wang, will Chen Hu be released?"
"Of course not. With his crimes, he won't just be unable to get out; he won't survive!"
"Is it that serious?" This news was indeed shocking. The big brother who dominated a territory is just gone?
"Anyone who dares to touch the red line of the law will definitely face consequences!"
While Wang Hailong spoke passionately, Zhang Qiu felt uncomfortable. It sounded too much like a warning directed at him, so he simply shut his mouth and stopped talking.
At the same time as the police took action, in the office of the Director of the Beilan County Public Security Bureau, He Jun was dressed neatly, pacing back and forth in the room. Overnight, all the gangsters in Beilan County went wild, causing chaos as if they had gone mad. The public's calls to report incidents came one after another, prompting He Jun to urgently dispatch forces throughout the bureau.
At this moment, He Jun was filled with regret; a single oversight had led to such a significant error. His nephew had already informed him that Meng Tuanjie of the Stone Dagger Gang had died and that something was likely to happen soon. He Jun had indeed taken this issue seriously and had people monitoring every entertainment venue. However, due to the college entrance examination period and insufficient police force, he temporarily lifted surveillance on entertainment venues and sent officers out to maintain order. Unexpectedly, a major problem arose at this critical moment.
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