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"Don't mind me. I have no intention of interfering with your actions. Just do what you need to do, as long as everything is handled fairly, there won't be any problems." The young man being introduced wore a gentle smile on his face.
His words were casual yet sincere.
However, after hearing his statement, Li Hua, the head of this place, felt an inexplicable chill run through him. The underlying meaning of "as long as everything is handled fairly, there won't be any problems" was clear: if there were any mishandlings, then...
Initially, he had felt uncertain about the intentions of this close advisor, but upon hearing him speak, it became immediately clear that he was openly siding with the student.
The thought made cold sweat break out on his forehead. He deeply regretted the choices he had made. If he had acted as a mediator when Old Eight first arrived, he could have easily extricated himself from this situation.
But the web of interests within the Municipal Bureau had clouded his judgment, leading to the current predicament.
At this moment, all he could hope for was that Zou Mi truly meant what he said; if everything was handled fairly, then perhaps if Zhang Zhongzhao could pry some information from the other party, they might just manage to cope for the time being.
At that point, he could play nice and downplay any major incidents that arose from the other party's issues. There might still be a chance to salvage something.
He understood now that even if the other party was indeed involved in some significant case, they couldn't afford to make things difficult; he might end up having to clean up after them.
As for the law?
In any country and at any time, it was merely a tool to bind the weak. The only difference lay in how well it concealed wrongdoing and the elegance of its cover-up.
"This is it. I'll call someone out now." Standing before the interrogation room and wiping sweat from his brow, Li Hua managed a strained smile.
"Well, although I don't understand this aspect as well as you professionals do, is it really necessary to handle ordinary disputes like this?" Zou Mi maintained a calm and refined demeanor, appearing unfazed by the situation—nothing like someone of his age.
"Following standard procedures, there's no issue with this approach. Moreover, it seems Zhang has received some other tips indicating there might be additional problems," Li Hua said while trying to stall for time. He continuously pressed the external call button, hoping Zhang Zhongzhao would showcase his talents without leaving any incriminating evidence or obvious traces behind.
Just as he was thinking this, when the door opened and he saw who entered, he momentarily froze, his face twitching slightly.
"Who are you?"
Yang Xiaoyou had initially been pondering how to retrieve her person but was taken aback by the scene outside.
She had only contacted someone from the Hive Division office at first. Now that she was a "formal member," having a lawyer come forward to assist was perfectly normal.
However, considering that she might encounter some resistance from other aspects during her approach, she had contacted Liang Wuxuan along the way just in case after weighing her options with Hive Security Company.
Compared to directly contacting Nobunaga Hideyoshi, increasing the efforts of Hive Security Company to influence his situation seemed more effective, especially since the lawyer's involvement was proving useless. The Demoness, who already had some knowledge of his circumstances, could leverage domestic support to resolve matters more easily.
Liang Wuxuan wasn't particularly detailed in understanding the situation at home, but he was aware of the significant influence in the political circles, especially in Jiangsu and Shanghai. If his lawyer failed to deliver, a little nudge from the Divine Horse should suffice. Moreover, this was something she could handle without causing too much commotion.
Initially dissatisfied with Yang Xiaoyou's last-minute retreat, Liang Wuxuan was unexpectedly agreeable when he learned that this fellow was seeking his help. However, the slightly sinister laughter that accompanied their phone call left him with an involuntary shiver down his spine.
Now he understood why he felt that way; what seemed like a simple issue that she could have resolved privately had somehow escalated significantly.
In front of him, the appearance of Eighth Master in this situation was likely a consequence of a phone call made by that troublesome individual. The foreigner beside him was probably a lawyer from Hive Security Company.
Yet the most important figures were those few individuals present, particularly the young man who, although he appeared unremarkable, carried a subtle aura of authority. This presence clearly did not belong to him; it was likely a result of prolonged contact with a Noble who possessed such influence.
The natural authority formed by long-term high status lacked the refined intensity of a martial artist's presence but had its own unique characteristics.
Even those nearby who were close associates could be affected by this aura; there was no need for words to convey the nature of that person.
Yang Xiaoyou quickly organized his thoughts about the current situation in his mind and had a rough estimate of what was happening.
Although many thoughts flashed through his mind, due to his peculiar cognitive speed, only an instant passed. Even before the surprised expression on his face faded, he had already processed everything.
"Me? I'm just an innocent bystander being illegally interrogated by that police officer over there," Yang Xiaoyou said, rolling his eyes at the middle-aged police officer who looked somewhat pampered and had a bit of extra flesh on his face.
"Impudent! Whether it’s illegal interrogation or not is not up to you to decide!" Although he already knew this man was the victim and someone he needed to placate, Li Hua felt compelled to argue back. If they firmly placed that label on him, it would be troublesome.
"Oh, my bad! I won't call it illegal detention anymore. But this illegal detention isn't mine; it's that police officer's fault for finally realizing he was holding me illegally," Yang Xiaoyou replied with a deadpan expression, looking at the officer with feigned lethargy.
Although he insisted it wasn't illegal detention anymore, his subsequent words suggested otherwise.
He felt frustrated about this incident; all he wanted was to hang out with some friends while avoiding debts when he stumbled into this mess. Now he owed a favor to the Demoness and certainly wouldn't let those involved off easily.
Since he had already used up that favor, Yang Xiaoyou didn't mind raising the stakes.
Hearing "illegal detention" repeatedly coming from the other party's mouth made Li Hua want to tear his lips apart. After a twitch of his facial muscles, he took a deep breath and asked,
"What about Zhang Zhongzhao?!"
"That Officer Zhang is repenting against the wall due to his guilty conscience," Yang Xiaoyou said, pushing the door open wider so that those outside could clearly see the situation inside.
At that moment, Captain Zhang, whose clothes were slightly disheveled and wrinkled, had completely lost the spirited demeanor he once had. He knelt in the corner, staring blankly at the wall, mumbling something under his breath. Even when he heard someone enter behind him, he did not turn around.
This strange phenomenon left everyone present feeling a sense of bewilderment.
"What did you do to him?" Li Hua asked, staring at the figure in the corner with a hint of unease. At this point, he no longer cared about the important figures beside him; the sudden change in this situation was too bizarre, and he needed to find a way to protect himself.
"Sir, if you keep this up, I might have to sue you for defamation. What do you mean by asking what I did to him? I merely had a discussion with him. He felt his conscience was being condemned, and that's all there is to it. Officer Zhang, some people want to ask you a few questions; please come over to them," Yang Xiaoyou replied with a light jab at Li Hua before turning to call out to Zhang Zhongzhao in the corner.
Upon hearing Yang Xiaoyou's words, the fellow who had been mumbling like a chant suddenly trembled all over. He stood up unsteadily and turned to walk toward them.
His face was pale and expressionless, his eyes vacant, and his hair was disheveled. However, upon closer inspection of any exposed skin, there were no visible wounds.
Seeing this last opportunity, Li Hua kept signaling him with his eyes, hoping he would say something to make amends.
But Zhang Zhongzhao appeared oblivious. When he approached, he spoke in a mechanical tone, "I have let down the country's nurturing and betrayed the trust of the organization."
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