Chapter 42 - Infuriating Zhao Lina

“Director, he’s involved in a major homicide and is highly suspected, I was in the middle of interrogating him,” Zhao Lina pointed at Ye Fan.

Luo Guozhong chuckled and said, “I know.

I was just about to tell you.

The shooting incident that occurred at the intersection of Shizi Ridge Avenue and Xinle Road will now be fully managed by the National Security.

Ye Fan is now officially being transferred to the National Security.

Oh, right, let me introduce you.”

He pointed to a stern-looking middle-aged man and said, “This gentleman here is Director Song Hongbing of National Security.

Ye Fan will be taken away by him.”

Zhao Lina glanced at Song Hongbing, then back at Ye Fan, who looked relaxed and lazy, which hardly seemed like he was being transferred to National Security—it clearly looked like National Security had come to let him go.

“Director Song, are you taking him back for interrogation, or are you just letting him go?” she asked sharply, frowning.

Song Hongbing glanced at Zhao Lina and responded indifferently, “The workings of National Security are not your concern.”

“Who says I have no right to question?

I caught him, and I was handling his case!” Zhao Lina retorted uncompromisingly.

Song Hongbing glanced at Luo Guozhong, who appeared a bit embarrassed, yet he didn’t directly rebuke her but instead tried to soothe her, “Lina, don’t worry about it too much.”

“No!

I am responsible for my duties; I must get involved!” Zhao Lina insisted stubbornly, not giving even the Director face.

Song Hongbing smiled and said, “Captain Zhao, I appreciate your dedication to your work.

However, your clearance is too low, and you are not qualified to know the details of the shooting incident at the intersection of Shizi Ridge and Xinle Road.”

After saying that, he respectfully said to Ye Fan, “Mr.

Ye, let’s go.”

“My clearance is too low, and I’m not qualified?” Zhao Lina stood there, stunned.

After all, she was the Captain of the Criminal Police, a second-level police superintendent, and the incident happened in her jurisdiction, yet she was told she wasn’t qualified to know the details.

Moreover, this Ye Fan, with his carefree and scruffy appearance at just twenty-two years old, was involved in such a high-level confidential case.

How could this be possible?

Zhao Lina thought incredulously.

Ye Fan nodded slightly, not bothering to show any particular respect just because Song Hongbing was the Director of National Security.

“Director Luo, goodbye,” he said to Luo Guozhong.

Luo Guozhong immediately responded with a polite smile, “Haha, goodbye.”

As Zhao Lina stood dumbfounded, Ye Fan and Song Hongbing walked out of the interrogation room.

Passing by Zhao Lina, Ye Fan paused briefly and whispered smugly in her ear, “Did you hear that?

Your clearance is too low; you’re not qualified to handle this, sister.”

Regardless of how Zhao Lina’s expression changed, Ye Fan then continued walking out the door.

Just as they were exiting, a sudden roar came from behind, “Stop!”

Ye Fan was startled and stopped, turning to look at Zhao Lina.

Zhao Lina’s face was frosty as she coldly said, “Ye Fan, you are also suspected in an assault case and cannot leave!”

Standing nearby, Luo Guozhong rubbed his forehead, unsure of what had gotten into Zhao Lina that day, so determined against Ye Fan.

Ye Fan chuckled and called out, “Director Luo.”

Luo Guozhong then advised Zhao Lina, “Lina, regarding the fight at the Kaidi Hotel, Mr.

Ye should not only not be blamed but also praised and awarded.

The injured person, He Jiaqiang, intended to drug and assault Mr.

Ye’s female colleague, Lu Xiaoman.

Mr.

Ye arrived in time to save her.

A physical altercation took place during the rescue, leading to He Jiaqiang’s injuries.

He Jiaqiang was injured due to his own fault, and once he recovers, we still have to charge him with attempted assault.”

“Although the assaulter deserves punishment, his injuries are too severe to have been caused merely by a physical altercation.

I suspect he was assaulted by Ye Fan!” Zhao Lina stubbornly insisted, pointing at Ye Fan.

Luo Guozhong felt frustrated.

Normally, Zhao Lina was quick to despise wrongdoings; what had happened today?

Why couldn’t she see right from wrong all of a sudden?

If it were any ordinary police officer, he would have already scolded her away, but Zhao Lina’s background made that impossible.

Song Hongbing said, “Ye Fan is currently under investigation by National Security.

As for your so-called fighting matter, let’s put it aside for now.

As a Captain of the Criminal Police, you should understand which cases take priority.”

Having said that, he ignored Zhao Lina and turned to Ye Fan, “Mr. Searᴄh the Nôvelƒire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Ye, let’s go, don’t mind her.”

Ye Fan gave Zhao Lina a grin, his expression seemingly saying, “You can’t touch me,” then turned and strode away.

Zhao Lina watched Ye Fan’s departing figure, her eyes blazing with fury.

After a long while, she withdrew her gaze and asked Luo Guozhong, “Uncle Luo, what exactly is his identity?”

“Actually, I don’t know either,” Luo Guozhong said.

“It was the ministry who called me to assist Director Song in taking him.”

“The ministry called directly?” Zhao Lina exclaimed, her eyes wide, “Could he be from some top-notch, privileged family?

But no, he doesn’t look like a rich playboy at all; he looks more like a slacker.”

Luo Guozhong helplessly spread his hands, saying, “Lina, why do I feel like you are targeting him?

Whether it’s the shooting case at the intersection of Shizi Ridge Avenue and Xinle Road or the fight at the Kaidi Hotel, he’s mostly not at fault.

The shooting incident at the intersection of Shizi Ridge resulted in the deaths of internationally-known assassins.

Thus, Ye Fan’s identity must be extraordinary, and it’s best not to provoke him.”

“I got it,” Zhao Lina replied noncommittally, but inwardly, she was determined to uncover Ye Fan’s mysterious identity and to make him suffer substantially to quench her deep-seated resentment.

Ye Fan and Song Hongbing left the police station together.

“Mr.

Ye, this is my contact information.

If you need anything while you’re in Hua Hai City, please feel free to contact me,” Song Hongbing pulled out a business card and presented it to Ye Fan with both hands.

Ye Fan accepted the card with a slight nod, “Thank you, Director Song.”

Although he took the card, he had no intention of contacting Song Hongbing for anything.

The mere sight of National Security personnel annoyed him, reminding him of his own status and preventing him from playing happily and carefree.

“Mr.

Ye, where are you planning to go?

I can give you a ride,” Song Hongbing offered.

Ye Fan quickly waved his hand, “No need, no need, don’t trouble yourself.

I’ll just take a cab.”

With that, he briskly walked to the roadside to hail a taxi.

Seeing Ye Fan’s determination, Song Hongbing could only let it go.

Once in the taxi, Ye Fan pulled out his phone to call Lu Xiaoman.

The phone rang, and she immediately picked up.

“Sister Xiaoman, are you still at the hospital, or have you gone home?” Ye Fan asked.

“I’m at the hospital.

Ye Fan, thank you,” Lu Xiaoman responded.

Her voice was weak and trembled slightly, clearly very unsettled.

“Haha, don’t mention it.

I’ll come see you right away,” Ye Fan said.

“Which hospital?

What room?”

“City Third People’s Hospital, Inpatient Building 2, Room 405.”