BANG!
"My territory. Do you have any authority here?" a cold female voice cut through the air.
A middle-aged woman in a black uniform suddenly appeared at the entrance. Seeing this woman, Jiang Haijing frowned. This woman was a senior official in the local governnt. This place, Binhai District, was indeed not under his jurisdiction. Moreover, Jiang Haijing had previously poached a district that bordered her own, and she still harbored hostility toward him.
"Director Jiang, what brings you to grace my Binhai District with your presence?" the woman asked with an unreadable smile. "Aren’t you overreaching, extending your authority from Lin’an District? Or is it that you have no regard for the Supervision Departnt?"
Jiang Haijing’s expression soured. At that mont, he was at a loss for words. After all, he was in the wrong. He had no jurisdiction in Binhai District, so his presence was indeed inappropriate. However, he couldn’t just watch as Qin Long was frad by Han Tao and his cronies; otherwise, he was undoubtedly dood.
Jiang Haijing’s brows were tightly knitted. His own power was limited, and since he was on the sa official level as this woman, he couldn’t forcefully protect Qin Long.
Han Tao lit a cigarette, a smirk on his face. A worthless cripple thinks he’s invincible just because he knows Jiang Haijing? As if I, Han Tao, couldn’t crush him whenever I please.
"What’s the status of the case?" the middle-aged woman asked her subordinates, seeing Jiang Haijing remain silent with a sullen face.
"Not yet. This Qin Long is hopelessly stubborn and refuses to confess," the uniford man replied, deliberately concealing that they had found Chen Kun. "However, all the evidence we’ve gathered points to him as the most likely culprit."
"I see. Arrest him and give him a proper interrogation," the middle-aged woman commanded coldly.
"Arrest ? Are you sure?" Qin Long’s brow furrowed as he spoke slowly.
"Of course I’m sure!" the woman snapped. "Arresting you is the least of it! With an attitude like that, a severe beating would be letting you off easy!"
Qin Long’s eyes were cold as he glared at the woman, displaying no hint of nervousness, only an overwhelming aura of authority.
As the head of the Four War Venerables, is my power not at the very pinnacle? I am adorned in the Heavenly Dragon war robe and wield the Sword Punisher Breaking Heaven. I have the authority to execute first and report later, a power that stands above the law! In my right hand, I hold the Golden Needle, a symbol of unparalleled dical skill. I protect my country and eliminate all evil! In the great Grand Xia Nation, who would dare arrest the Dragon Commander? Who would dare convict him? And who would dare sentence the Nine-Star Commander to death? Even a mighty War King must bow his head in submission and await my command.
"Arresting will co at a cost," Qin Long stated, his deanor calm, his tone carrying an indisputable iciness. "Within twenty-four hours, you will, at best, be dismissed from your post. At worst, you will be executed. Your little Jiangzhong administration will cease to exist."
At his words, a dead silence fell over the room. It was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
This cripple is so arrogant! How dare he make such wild claims inside the Inspectorate Office? Who does he think he is?
"Laughable!" the middle-aged woman seethed, gritting her teeth. "I won’t just arrest you, I’ll teach you a harsh lesson myself! n! Take him to the dark cell! Give him fifty lashes to start!"
The next second, several uniford n grabbed Qin Long, twisted his arms behind his back, and began to drag him away.
"Director Zhou, the Supervision Departnt is here!" a woman in uniform suddenly rushed in, shouting frantically.
"What?!" Director Zhou trembled at the news.
Even Jiang Haijing, who had been standing aside guiltily, widened his eyes in shock. The Supervision Departnt... they really ca?
The Supervision Departnt held imnse power. It oversaw everything, with all the districts in Jiangzhong under its managent. Its status was supre, a departnt beyond the imagination of ordinary people. Even an official like Jiang Haijing had to greet them with a deferential smile, not daring to show the slightest disrespect.
"What are you all staring at? Get outside, line up, and welco them!" Zhou Hongying barked. Although she had no idea why they were here, the thought of the Supervision Departnt terrified her. She wouldn’t dare offend them; a single misspoken word could cost her her career. She had to be on her best behavior.
Just then, the sound of determined footsteps approached the entrance. The one in the lead was a woman who appeared to be in her fifties, followed by personnel in the red uniforms of the Supervision Departnt, each wearing a plaque at their waist. The leading woman had almond-shaped eyes and willow-leaf eyebrows. She was clearly well-maintained, looking as if she were only in her thirties. But beneath her beautiful exterior radiated an intangible aura of pressure. She held a red folding fan, her deanor completely at ease.
At the sight of her, Director Zhou’s eyes went wide. Behind her, Jiang Haijing stood bolt upright, his mouth falling open in shock.
Wu Mulan! The director of the Jiangzhong Supervision Departnt! She’s in charge of managing and supervising all governnt divisions. Every district in Jiangzhong is under her control. This is a true powerhouse, soone who could turn Jiangzhong on its head with a single glance!
Jiang Haijing was terrified. He had assud it would just be a minor clerk, but Wu Mulan herself had co! What in the world is going on? She hasn’t visited a small Inspectorate Office like this in years!
"Director Wu! What brings you here?" Zhou Hongying imdiately scurried over, bowing obsequiously to welco her.
Jiang Haijing also hurried forward with a smile. After all, this was their direct superior.
"Ah, Jiang Haijing, you’re here as well," Wu Mulan said with a faint smile. "I had so free ti and heard a friend of mine was involved in a case, so I ca to take a look."
Upon hearing this, a feeling of dread washed over both Zhou Hongying and Jiang Haijing. What kind of case could possibly involve a friend of Wu Mulan’s? And why did she co in person? Who could this person be to wield such influence?
A bad feeling suddenly washed over Zhou Hongying. Having navigated the treacherous waters of governnt for so many years, she was adept at reading situations like this. What case could possibly compel Wu Mulan to intervene personally? Her visit must be about the case involving Qin Long and Han Tao. Is she here to protect Han Tao? Or to back his daughter? Or am I overthinking this, and her visit is entirely unrelated?
Zhou Hongying’s expression was now one of utter confusion; she couldn’t read Wu Mulan’s intentions at all. For a subordinate, this uncertainty was perilous—it could make or break a career. Then again, Qin Long is just the infamous piece of trash from the Tang Family. There’s no way he could know soone like Wu Mulan. If he actually knows her, I, Zhou Hongying, will take his surna!
Beside them, Jiang Haijing also looked bewildered and extrely worried. Why is Wu Mulan here? Could this be a double act she’s performing with Zhou Hongying? If so, Qin Long is dood.
The Supervision Departnt... it possessed absolute power, like a miniature imperial court within Jiangzhong. With just a flick of a finger, they could make soone vanish without a trace. Jiang Haijing desperately wanted to save Qin Long, but his rank was low and his power was negligible!
"My, it’s quite crowded in here," Wu Mulan remarked with a smile as she walked directly into the interrogation room, her gaze sweeping over everyone present.
Aside from the elderly sanitation worker, there were Qin Long and Han Tao, along with seven or eight of Han Tao’s bodyguards. The rest were the interrogation staff.
At once, Zhou Hongying took out her treasured tea leaves and personally began to brew a pot for the director.
"Director Wu, this is Mr. Han Tao, the father of the deceased, Han Bing. We were just investigating so details..."
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