I can't catch my breath, brother. Yangliang has been in the business for years, but he's never heard such a request.
Houses can be rebuilt if they collapse, but what Lin Li built can't be rebuilt.
Yangliang decides to go back and write a proposal to abolish the juvenile protection law.
Or maybe clarify that the law only protects minors who are human. For creatures like Lin Li, there should be a heavy-handed approach.
The brothers and sisters squatting around all cast admiring glances at this moment.
Such a composed guy, even at a time like this, he can still joke with the cops. Feels like his dad is at least Li Gang, a bit of envy there.
"Bro, do you have connections?" the person squatting next to him asked in a low voice.
Lin Li looked up, staring at the empty ceiling, "Where? I don't see anyone."
Person beside: "?"
If I say you have connections below, are you going to look at the Underworld?
In fact, the reason for Lin Li's frivolous and casual behavior is quite simple, because no matter how you put it, he believes he hasn't done anything wrong; from the outcome, he's done a good thing by reporting.
If Lin Li hadn't provided assistance to the Demon Suppression Bureau, he certainly wouldn't be acting like this but would behave properly.
Since he's not wrong and even meritorious, he might as well try out all the things he wants to say and do. This might indeed cause some trouble for the Demon Suppression Bureau and the Demon Suppression Envoys, but Lin Li thinks once the truth is clear, the merits and demerits will offset, and the Demon Suppression Envoys will forgive him.
——I bled for the Emperor, so now I want to be a bit cheeky!
Lin Li got his wish and wore silver bracelets, though Yangliang had a bad attitude when cuffing him, and was quite rough, with a hint of violent enforcement.
"Have you checked everything? You didn't let anyone hide and slip through, right?" Yangliang, seemingly a senior Demon Suppression Envoy, looked to the other officers, asking as a command.
After confirming nothing was missed, he waved his hand, "Take them all away!"
Downstairs, the situation was a bit better, and there were more people; most were just answering simple questions, unlike those on the third floor who were directly apprehended. Many people were also emotional, loudly protesting their innocence.
With confidence.
After all, they were just here for normal massages and foot baths, it was truly an innocent disaster for them.
"Damn, I didn't know this place offered such services, good job on the sweep, really, you've done a great job! This harmful thing must be swept away, yes! must! be! swept! away!" Lin Li heard someone saying this as he passed by.
Okay, fine, but why do you look so regretful and remorseful, reciting every word through gritted teeth?
Bro, is the tear in your eye from your deep love for this land?
The Demon Suppression Envoy questioning him seemed to understand his meaning and impatience, waving dismissively, "Alright, alright, since you're here just for a massage, you can leave soon."
As the officer stepped away, the man could finally let out his restrained emotions, "I was born when you were old! Why did I miss the springtime?! Sadly, blossoms fall, when will the swallows return?"
Wow, still a literati, too bad the Demon Suppression Envoy who couldn't stand it directly shooed him outside.
By this time, Lin Li was also outside the Light Noble Health Club with everyone else.
A middle-aged man was just parking his electric bike and about to dismount, only to see the scene of a large group being apprehended and escorted out.
All the Demon Suppression Envoys quietly watched the man who seemed to want to enter, every single one of them.
Looking at each other, only to be left disappointed.
Are you touched? Too scared to move, with one leg still hovering in the air.
Even afraid to breathe.
"Do you want to come in?" After a standoff, Yangliang asked calmly.
"I'm not here for this shop."
The man, dripping with sweat, kept his face unchanged as he shook his head, got off the bike, and smoothly walked into the shop next door.
As for why a scruffy man in his forties is visiting a women's nail salon at night, let's ignore that—species diversity must be embraced.
Who forbids an uncle from getting a manicure? Frustrated, is an uncle not entitled to pursue beauty?
Lin Li was certain, even if the place next door were a coffin shop, the uncle would still take a stroll and buy few wreaths.
"Bring over the car." Some Demon Suppression Envoys followed Yangliang's order and left.
In just a minute or two, a large crowd of onlookers had gathered outside the shop, with heads poking out from surrounding shops and residential buildings.
There's just something captivating about an anti-vice operation.
Many people were already taking pictures with their phones; Lin Li felt a bit lucky he was wearing a mask, otherwise, it would be awkward to wrap up.
Among the crowd, Lin Li spotted the guy from the restroom asking about life's meaning, now staring dumbfounded while holding half a roasted pigeon.
A lucky one who escaped.
His luck is indeed good; he chose to flee at the most opportune moment. A good guy willing to share his miraculous oil gets his reward.
Lin Li's unique appearance caught the guy's attention, and he recognized Lin Li from his clothes, so after thinking for a moment, he sighed and slowly raised his hand.
"Hmm?"
Yangliang noticed someone saluting him, though the gesture wasn't standard, and the guy was holding a roasted pigeon, but since it was directed at him, he responded with a proper salute.
Feeling much better.
Feeling the people's support is the unique allure of his job.
The 'damage' caused by Lin Li, this unlucky kid, was somewhat healed.
Lin Li hesitated to speak—no surprise if that guy just saluted him.
As for the salute's meaning, it was probably 'Take care, we'll look after your wife and kids'.
Since he couldn't salute back due to the handcuffs, Lin Li could only cup his hands in appreciation.
After all, they were buddies who shared the same trenches.
By now, many cars had begun to arrive one after another, but not as Lin Li expected; they were all private, not a single police car.
Yet, thinking about it, it made sense; all the Demon Suppression Envoys were in plain clothes here. It was likely meant to be a covert operation. With police cars, the disguise would be pointless.
But Lin Li felt disappointed.
"Uncle, is there no police car for me to ride? Didn't anyone drive one here?"
Lin Li immediately shut up.
Because Yangliang just gave him a strange look, feeling like he was on the verge of breaking the law.
Suspecting a violent tendency, possibly a domestic abuser—ladies, beware.
"If I ever get the chance to take you back, I'll make sure to drive a police car with all the razzle-dazzle to drop you off, let everyone know what you did! Get in this car, now!" Yangliang said through gritted teeth.
Lin Li shrugged innocently and got into the car.
Initially, Lin Li wanted to clarify everything in the car, but to his surprise, it wasn't a dedicated vehicle, there was someone else next to him, so Lin Li had no choice but to keep it to himself.
Watching the scenery pass by outside, Lin Li recognized they weren't heading to the nearest police station, stretching his neck to check Yangliang's navigation—it seemed their destination was the branch office.
Probably there were too many people to interrogate today, the police station's holding cells and interrogation rooms wouldn't be enough, so they had to be taken to a bigger stage.
"Get out."
Sure enough, the car went straight to the Public Security Bureau.
"Uncle..."
"Shut up, no way."
No, he hasn't even said anything yet. Seeing Yangliang's cold refusal, Lin Li felt a bit upset.
Realizing his lack of empathy, possibly thinking Lin Li had an urgent need like a bathroom request, Yangliang asked proactively, "What is it?"
"I wanted to squat with my head down and take a photo with you..."
"Shut up, no way."
Damn, I shouldn't have asked at all.