Super Soldier in the City

"It’s not that serious, as long as you can investigate. After all, everyone in this police station is in cahoots, completely rotten."

At the mention of being completely rotten, Jiang Hu’s face turned a bit ugly. He wasn’t angry at Li Yifei but rather at Mi Zili. No wonder Mi had such an unnatural expression when he saw him earlier. Thinking of this, Jiang Hu immediately said, "Mr. Li, please wait, I’ll go investigate!"

"Alright, go ahead. Have someone bring in some food. It’s not good to skip dinner so late at night," Li Yifei said.

"Yes!" Jiang Hu agreed and turned around to leave.

Lang Wenqin was no longer worried at all. Swallowing his saliva, he kept thinking, this was a bureau director, a city-level director, not just a town-level one... He saw the righteous brother beside him being so respectful, but who exactly is this brother next to him?

Two minutes later, someone brought in some water. Li Yifei handed a bottle to Lang Wenqin. Neither of them had drunk any water until now, and they were indeed a bit thirsty. Lang Wenqin was absent-minded, choked on the water, and started coughing. Li Yifei shook his head and laughed, "No need to be too shocked, that’s why I said tonight is your lucky night!"

"I... it’s beyond my imagination," Lang Wenqin said, a bit embarrassed.

Outside, after Jiang Hu came out, his face was stern. When facing Li Yifei, he did have respect in his heart, and also fear of the other’s status. This is the so-called official-oriented thinking. For people higher-ranked than you, there’s a natural fear in the heart. It’s not that Li Yifei has any official position, but he himself is of a transcendental status that Jiang Hu absolutely cannot offend.

He immediately ordered someone to call Mi Zili over. A confidant went to report that Mi Zili was missing. He was about to get angry when he saw Mi Zili coming out of the bathroom, face wet from just washing it. Hearing Jiang Hu was looking for him, Mi Zili knew it was over and straightforwardly confessed, "Director Jiang, you can punish me. I did take Tang Fatty’s money, although I wanted to use it to provide some benefits to the bureau and create some extra income, but... it was indeed wrong, I admit it."

Jiang Hu raised his hand, almost slapping him, but his hand went up and then back down. Jiang Hu scolded, "Damn you, Mi Zili, stop acting pitiful. Is this how you generate income? Do you still have any respect for the law? Any organizational discipline? Is this how you make me proud?"

Mi Zili realized he couldn’t escape, his shoulders slumped, and said, "I was just... never mind, Director Jiang, handle it as you see fit. I indeed did wrong today, and I accept any punishment."

"Punishment? Heh, don’t even think about just being suspended. Come, take Mi Zili into custody, and hand him over to the Discipline Inspection Commission tomorrow," Jiang Hu coldly ordered.

"Discipline Inspection Commission?" Mi Zili suddenly looked up. He originally thought that even if he was finished, it would only be a matter of disciplinary action. But he didn’t expect Jiang Hu to directly involve the Discipline Inspection Commission, which not only meant the end of his career but possibly a trip to prison. Mi Zili immediately shouted, "Director Jiang, this is too much. I was just momentarily blinded by greed and made a mistake, and just now, after realizing my error, I was about to return the money and actively make amends. Isn’t that enough?"

"Whether it is or not isn’t for me to say, Mi Zili, you’d better behave and don’t make me get rough," Jiang Hu stated.

"I..." Mi Zili clenched his fist, and just then, Tang Fatty returned after making a call. His face didn’t look good, but since the matter was handled, the other side agreed to help, so Tang Fatty sighed with relief. He happened to see a group of people here, with Mi Zili facing away from him, and that imposing man opposite, Tang Fatty hesitated for a moment but recognized him as Jiang Hu, whom he had met on some occasions.

Tang Fatty walked over a few steps, extended his hand, and smiled, "Director Jiang, why are you here so late at night?"

Jiang Hu had some impression of Tang Fatty and had spoken with him before, but now he kept a cold face, looked him up and down, and ignored him. The case involved Tang Fatty’s hotel, and Tang Fatty was the one who bribed. At this moment, if Jiang Hu got chummy with him, how would Li Yifei view it?

One has to make a choice, so Jiang Hu simply pretended not to know him.

Tang Fatty’s hand was extended but not shaken, leaving his smile frozen, dropping after a few seconds, and he said, "Director Jiang, this is... just a little thing, and it bothers you to show up, it’s really..."

"Is it a little thing?" Jiang Hu retorted.

"Isn’t it just a little thing? But in your honor, I’m prepared to compensate some money. As for the fact that my people got beaten up, let’s just forget about it, I’ll cover the medical expenses myself!"

Jiang Hu’s tiger-like eyes stared at Tang Fatty. After he finished speaking, Jiang Hu immediately ordered the people around, "Take him down, handcuff him first."

"You guys!" Tang Fatty didn’t expect Jiang Hu to start so abruptly, but of course, that’s because he didn’t see the previous situation. Otherwise, he would have understood.

Mi Zili lowered his head, knowing it’s over, unless Tang Fatty’s people can suppress Jiang Hu, otherwise, his life is ruined. Even if they did suppress Jiang Hu, only Tang Fatty would be safe, but whether Mi Zili himself would be fine is uncertain. Offending Jiang Hu means his career is also ruined. What does rank matter? Being moved from a position of real power to a place like an archive room to retire is the same.

Thinking of this, Mi Zili only felt a buzzing in his ears and had no mind to care about what’s happening outside.

Seeing several police officers really walking towards him, Tang Fatty took a few steps back and shouted, "Jiang Hu, don’t go too far. Mayor Feng knows about this; he just called!"

"Who?" Jiang Hu’s eyes flashed sharply. He didn’t expect Tang Fatty could find Mayor Feng. Although this mayor is ranked low, he is still higher than a bureau director and was transferred from the province. It is said he has some background, just here in Dan City for a temporary tenure. The next cycle he might go back, so some leaders in Dan City keep a respectful distance. In terms of power, Mayor Feng holds quite some.

But the problem arises, Li Yifei made it clear, only take down the necessary people, don’t escalate further. As long as Mayor Feng doesn’t act recklessly, the matter won’t blow up, and Jiang Hu won’t offend Mayor Feng too much. When it’s time to talk things over, everything will be fine.

"Mayor Feng is aware of this matter and expressed concern. Jiang Hu, even if that person is your friend and you want to shield him, there’s no way. Of course, you can cuff me now, but Mayor Feng will ask you later," Tang Fatty thought Jiang Hu was intimidated and said proudly.

Jiang Hu heard and laughed heartily, "Is that all?"

"Or else? You can try and take action against me. If you can come, Mayor Feng can come too. In terms of rank, you’re still lacking."

"Hahaha, committing sins can’t lead to survival, Tang Fatty. Today’s incident, the responsibility lies with your hotel. As the person in charge, you refuse to acknowledge your mistakes but are involved in bribery and collusion, distorting the truth. Now you dare to slander Mayor Feng; you are something else. Men, arrest him for overnight interrogation!"

"You dare!" Tang Fatty’s heart tightened as he saw Jiang Hu was about to take action. He immediately picked up his phone, dialing the previous number. Mayor Feng was about to sleep, but he had an old friendship with Tang Fatty, from the previous generation. So after coming to Dan City, he interacted with Tang Fatty for some time, reminiscing about old times. Since Tang Fatty was in trouble, Mayor Feng prepared to intervene, solely on their past connection, though Tang Fatty undoubtedly shared his fabricated version rather than the truth.

Just about to sleep, the phone rang again. Glancing at the number, Mayor Feng frowned slightly, turned on the lamp, and answered, hearing Tang Fatty speak nervously, "Brother Feng, sorry to bother you again, but things have changed a bit. Jiang Hu is here to arrest me; I could only ask for your help. He’s trying to protect his friend."

Mayor Feng clicked his tongue internally, wondering why Jiang Hu got involved. Listening to Tang Fatty’s distressed tone, he said, "Give the phone to Jiang Hu; I’ll speak to him. Keep in mind your attitude; he’s with the Public Security Bureau."

"Alright, thank you, Brother Feng!" Tang Fatty wiped sweat from his forehead, glanced smugly at Jiang Hu, then handed over the phone, saying, "Mayor Feng wants to speak with you."

Jiang Hu took the phone, said hello, and replied, "Mayor Feng, this is Jiang Hu."

"Jiang Hu, is the case very serious?" Mayor Feng asked.

Jiang Hu didn’t beat around the bush, directly said, "Very serious, and Mayor Feng, I suggest you act as if you don’t know."

"Hmm?" Mayor Feng sat up. Having often met with Jiang Hu due to rank, Jiang Hu was respectful. Tonight’s tone was different, even blocking Mayor Feng’s follow-ups, which was unusual. So Mayor Feng chuckled and asked, "Since the case is complicated, I won’t say much. But I must ask, what’s going on? This Tang Fatty is looking for me urgently; even if we know each other, as a mayor, I must inquire."

Those words were reasonable. Jiang Hu didn’t mind. Glancing at Tang Fatty, he said, "Mayor Feng, the case involves a major figure from the province and the circumstances are grave. If handled poorly, it might incite public outcry."

A major figure from the province? Internally, Mayor Feng thought, ’I am from the province myself,’ pondering if Jiang Hu was hinting. Furthermore, it seems not as Tang Fatty described — all quite terrible. With this realization, he said, "If convenient, please elaborate."

Jiang Hu wasn’t sarcastic, briefly explaining the case, as mentioned by the Municipal Committee’s top leader. On hearing this, anger flared in Mayor Feng’s eyes. Furious at Tang Fatty for concealing, he felt used, and slightly angry at Jiang Hu, though more at the former.

He promptly said, "Jiang Hu, this type of case must be handled cautiously and thoroughly, providing justice to the victims and an explanation to society. With you on-site, I’m reassured."