"Director Li, I'm so sorry to bother you so late at night."
Qin Mu, still shackled, remained seated and chuckled. "But I think this is a scandal within the police force. As the head of the force, it's better if you handle it personally. If it escalates to the municipal party committee, it won't look good for you!"
This simple sentence made Li Xianyao look at him with newfound respect.
This young man, though young, is incredibly shrewd in handling matters.
On the surface, he's being polite, apologizing for bothering him, but his next words are a clear message to Li Xianyao: "See, I'm saving face for you, to avoid embarrassment if the municipal leaders find out."
From this perspective, Qin Mu wasn't just being polite; he was clearly reminding Li Xianyao that he owed him another favor.
"Comrade Qin Mu, I should thank you!"
Li Xianyao nodded slightly and said calmly, "But, what happened? Explain it to me."
He was actually quite curious. According to the man next to him, none of the men could handle Qin Mu, especially since Qin Mu's hands and feet were shackled. How could he possibly teach those men a lesson?
"Clang, clang..."
"You mean this?"
Qin Mu held up the shackles in his hand, smiling, and said, "This stuff can't restrain me!"
With a casual flick of his wrist, Qin Mu unlocked the shackles without any resistance.
"I used to be in the special forces. Things like this are useless against us."
Qin Mu said casually.
I see!
Li Xianyao understood now. This man's background and strength were beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.
"Your skills are truly impressive; I've learned a lot."
Li Xianyao gave a thumbs-up and said, "What do you plan to do with these people?"
Handle them?
Qin Mu knew the other party was just being polite. It involved internal police matters, and as an outsider, he naturally couldn't interfere.
"Director Li, you're too kind. My opinion isn't important. Just follow the law. I trust you're an impartial enforcer and won't bend the law for personal gain."
Qin Mu smiled slightly and said directly.
Again?
They're flattering him, not even giving him a chance to show leniency?
After all, the other party had said they would enforce the law impartially and wouldn't bend the law for personal gain, so Li Xianyao naturally couldn't suggest settling things amicably.
"Alright, I'll handle it!"
Li Xianyao nodded slightly and said, "Chang Yun, Kang De, will you two resign directly, or should I dismiss you?"
What?
Resign?
Chang Yun and Kang De were both shocked upon hearing this. Was the bureau chief really not going to show any leniency?
He was telling them to resign right off the bat!
Or else he'd fire them?
Wasn't this going too far?
"Bureau Chief, I was wrong in this matter. I apologize, I admit my mistake. Could you demote me?"
Chang Yun didn't want to resign just like that. Once he left, there would be no chance of returning.
Only by staying in the system could he have any chance of promotion.
"Bureau Chief Li, this matter is my responsibility. I'll take full responsibility!"
Kang De wasn't a coward either. He immediately stepped forward and said, "I, Kang De, will take full responsibility for my actions. Please don't blame my cousin; he was forced into it by me."
Oh?
You're so loyal, kid?
Qin Mu laughed. He looked brave, but actually, he was just a fool!
Li Xianyao's words were actually giving them time to write their resignation letters.
"A voluntary resignation is perfectly acceptable; the higher-ups can simply reject it!"
So the smartest thing to do at this point is to do as Li Xianyao says, stall for time, so he can't keep a close eye on things indefinitely.
This way, he saves face, and he also gives Chang Yun and Kang De a chance—nothing is wasted.
But Kang De's seemingly righteous act of stepping forward to take responsibility put Li Xianyao in an awkward position.
"What does this mean?"
"I gave you time to buffer, and you're still arguing with me?"
"Since you want to take full responsibility, I'll grant your wish."
Li Xianyao wasn't one to hesitate. He immediately said, "Guards, arrest him, take him to the detention center, prepare all the evidence, and transfer him to the judicial authorities!"
"Chang Yun, as the police station chief, you openly violated discipline and abused your position for personal gain. Resign from your post. Write an explanation and submit it!"
"Damn it!
They're really going to arrest me!"
Now it was Kang De's turn to be dumbfounded.
He had kept emphasizing his name as Kang De to let Li Xianyao know his identity—that he was a member of the Kang family. Did Li Xianyao really dare to take it seriously?
"Director Li, it's me, Kang De! How come you…"
"So what if I'm Kang De? Even if you were Wang De or Zhang De, it wouldn't matter. If you break the law, you have to accept the consequences. What, you don't want to take responsibility again?"
Kang De couldn't help but shout, but Li Xianyao didn't give him any face.
The Kang family did have some prestige in Jiangnan, but if you've courted death, don't blame me for being impolite.
How could someone like Li Xianyao, who wielded real power, be easily intimidated by the Kang family?
It's safe to say that anyone who reaches Li Xianyao's position either has a powerful background or is an exceptionally talented individual from a humble background.
Even if they come from humble backgrounds, as long as their abilities are top-notch, they will definitely be valued by leaders. Therefore, the other party naturally wouldn't be easily intimidated by the Kang family.
Kang De, who thought he could manipulate a deputy mayor who also served as the police chief just because of his family's connections, was utterly naive and laughable.
"Take them all away!"
Li Xianyao waved his hand forcefully. A middle-aged man who had entered with him, clearly a section chief from the municipal bureau, immediately beckoned, and several police officers took Kang De away.
Chang Yun was no exception; they were all taken away at once.
Only Qin Mu and Li Xianyao remained in the interrogation room.
"Comrade Qin Mu, I must apologize for what happened today."
Li Xianyao said solemnly, "I'm truly sorry. Some scoundrels have emerged within the police force, and as the person in charge, I cannot shirk my responsibility!"
After saying this, he stood up, personally walked to Qin Mu, shook Qin Mu's hand, and said, "Please rest assured, I will definitely not let scoundrels like Kang De and Chang Yun get away with it. I guarantee they will pay the price they deserve!"
"But at the same time, I hope you can forget about tonight's events and let all unpleasantness completely dissipate. I will definitely repay the favor I owe you in the future!"
Hearing this, Qin Mu raised an eyebrow.
This city police chief's words were truly loaded with meaning!
If someone were simple-minded, they probably wouldn't understand the implications.
"Chief Li, I'm a rough man, you're the expert. You can handle it as you see fit. I don't really have any particular thoughts."
Qin Mu laughed heartily and said very politely.
Hmm?
What does that mean?
Was he feigning ignorance?
Li Xianyao's eyes gleamed with a strange light. He had previously thought this kid was extraordinary, but now it seemed he had underestimated him. This kid wasn't just extraordinary; he was clearly a dragon among men!
A simple phrase, feigning ignorance, had neutralized his series of attacks!
Leaving him speechless!
This kid… he's really cunning!