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Date: October 7th
Seeing the sharp and suspicious gaze from the other party, Yang Xiaoyou also put on a slightly restrained expression and nodded.
He had not expected that the other party would hold a grudge about the last incident, clearly believing that he was related to the shooting event.
With such a subjective view, Yang Xiaoyou understood that any display on his part would only lead the other party to think he was faking or disguising himself. He did not anticipate encountering such a sharp young officer after just one inquiry last time.
However, even though the other party was suspicious, they still had to put on a show for the nearby crowd. After acknowledging the officer's authority with a nod, Yang Xiaoyou spoke up before the officer could: "Officer, what exactly is going on? So many people witnessed this; you could just ask around. Targeting me like this might affect your esteemed image, especially since you are an external instructor at the Dojo."
Yang Xiaoyou was quite adept at leveraging situations like this. He knew that the main reason for the officer's suspicion stemmed from the previous shooting case, but the onlookers were unaware of that context.
Now, seeing someone claiming to be a police officer yet wearing Golden Dragon Dojo attire standing in front of a student who had injured the Dojo Master, it was natural for the situation to develop in an unfavorable direction after Yang Xiaoyou's reminder.
Generally speaking, people tend to side with the disadvantaged. The ordinary citizens themselves were in a vulnerable position, and what happened to that young man could easily happen to them as well.
Because of this, some bold spectators began recounting what had transpired. Each pointed out that Jin Xiangshi was trying to teach those two a lesson, and out of desperation, they retaliated. In today's Chinese Empire, martial arts culture was quite prevalent among civilians, and the laws regarding self-defense were somewhat lenient; the standards for excessive defense were set relatively high.
"Officer, can't you just contact someone about this? Principles should always be upheld," Chen Hao chimed in at this moment.
Although he didn't know why, it was clear that the officer held deep prejudices against Yang Xiaoyou. If everything were left to him to handle, it could lead to developments unfavorable to their side.
After giving Yang Xiaoyou a deep look, Lin Min took out his phone and began making calls. He wasn't particularly interested in this matter; although the injuries seemed serious, according to nearby witnesses, it was still just an ordinary civil dispute.
Being too forceful at this time would only deepen the conflict between police and civilians. Since joining this profession after graduation, he had become acutely aware of the growing distrust among the public towards the police who were supposed to protect them. What should have been mutual cooperation between both sides seemed to have shifted into a dynamic he found quite unpleasant.
In this matter, Lin Min did not intend to intervene. However, through observing the other party's behavior, his conviction grew stronger; there was definitely a connection between them and that shooting incident. What he needed to do now was find evidence and bring them to justice.
One could not feel sympathy for criminals simply because they were students. Being involved in such matters and acting so ruthlessly at this stage meant that once they grew up and entered society, it would only get worse.
Ignoring the persistent requests from the Korean Instructor, Lin Min approached Yang Xiaoyou after finishing his call. In a tone only the three of them could hear, he said, "I will find the evidence. Either you find a way to silence me, or you can wait for me to bring you to justice."
"I don't understand what Uncle Lin is talking about. There are so many certifications here, and the word 'silence' sounds a bit scary to me," Yang Xiaoyou replied, looking utterly confused.
"You will understand. I guarantee it with my professional ethics. I absolutely will not allow a known criminal to live freely under my watch." After murmuring this last part, he resolutely turned and left. Outside, the dual sounds of an ambulance and police sirens began to echo.
With so many witnesses present, after a brief inquiry at the scene, Yang Xiaoyou and the others were allowed to leave. If the victim did not file a civil lawsuit, it would no longer be their concern.
Whether Golden Dragon Dojo would file a civil lawsuit was uncertain; such an incident was already embarrassing enough. Even if they took action, winning was not guaranteed. Even if they did win, the losses would likely exceed any medical expenses they might recover, especially since Golden Dragon Dojo was not the only one of its kind in the city.
"Yoh, are you hiding something from us?" Chen Hao asked thoughtfully on their way.
"Hey, didn't I tell you last time? That incident is related to this situation. As for more details, it's a bit inconvenient," Yang Xiaoyou replied vaguely.
Last time at Chen Hao's house, he had shared his involvement with the Common Unity Party, but he hesitated to delve deeper into the matter for fear of dragging them into it.
"What? Why does it seem like I'm the only one who doesn't know?" Qi Menglu exclaimed while animatedly kicking at something. Hearing their conversation, which she couldn't comprehend and felt excluded from, she immediately became displeased and pouted in dissatisfaction.
"Come on, some things are better for girls not to know," Yang Xiaoyou waved dismissively. Chen Hao nodded in agreement; both of them had tacitly decided not to inform Qi Menglu about this matter to avoid alarming her unnecessarily.
"Hmph! As if I wanted to know your dirty little secrets. You didn’t buy something unhealthy again, did you?" Qi Menglu retorted with an expression that suggested she was too good for such knowledge while kicking at nothing in frustration.
Seeing her uncooperative demeanor brought a slight smile to Yang Xiaoyou's heart. To ease her mood, he changed the subject. "What were you kicking around just now? Didn't you decide not to practice Taekwondo anymore and go learn from Old Master Feng?"
"Oh, nothing much. I just thought your move against the Director seemed quite effective. A Black Belt Seventh Dan—getting kicked like that would make anyone lose their fighting ability! Hmph! Just don’t let me catch you both off guard in the future," she said with a playful smirk before kicking at nothing again with more force as if venting her frustration over being kept in the dark.
Qi Menglu's beauty could be her most striking feature, but at that moment, both Yang Xiaoyou and Chen Hao couldn't help but shiver at her actions.
Originally having some basic power from practicing Taekwondo, Qi Menglu's current antics seemed anything but delightful under these circumstances.
"Cough, cough, for your own happiness, it's better to practice less and not be too good to You," Chen Hao said with a hint of reluctance before quickly making his escape while Qi Menglu was still processing his words.
"Chen! Hao! Go die!" Qi Menglu, initially bewildered, finally seemed to snap as she realized what had just happened.
Seeing the girl who was now burning with rage, Yang Xiaoyou instinctively took a couple of steps back.
"Jin Xiangshi, you have disappointed the organization greatly." In the special care unit of Q University Affiliated Hospital, a man dressed in a black suit and wearing sunglasses stood before the pale-faced Jin Xiangshi, who looked lifeless.
"Investigator Xia, that student is problematic; otherwise..." Jin Xiangshi hoarsely defended himself.
"Hmph! His parents are special forces veterans from the Vietnam War. Naturally, they possess considerable skills. Who can you blame for your own negligence? Qian Ye instructed you not to stir up trouble, but look at what you've done—kicking up a fuss everywhere to showcase your capabilities. Now look where that has led you," the man in black said, a glint of coldness flashing in his eyes.
"Investigator Xia, please give me another chance. This really isn't what it seems..."
"Dead?" Yang Xiaoyou thought as she watched the news on TV reporting that the Black Belt Seventh Dan Director had committed suicide in the hospital. While munching on pig trotters as part of her meal plan, she couldn't help but feel a flicker of surprise before falling into deep thought.
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