Seeing that Ling Zhenfei's face remained cold, with not a hint of stopping, Le Wu Ya cried out in alarm, his eyes flitting towards Han Lian in panic as he exclaimed, "Captain Han, you're a police officer, you can't just watch him act recklessly!"

"Zhenfei..."

Although Han Lian despised Le Wu Ya, she knew interrogation by torture like Ling Zhenfei's wasn't acceptable and wanted to intervene.

But Ling Zhenfei quickly shot her a look, signaling he had a plan to deal with this guy. Left with no choice, Han Lian reluctantly turned her back, pretending not to notice.

"Great Young Master Le, it seems you're also aware that breaking the law is wrong?"

Seeing that Han Lian had turned away, Ling Zhenfei then showed a look of contempt to Le Wu Ya, sneering, "You've committed quite a few crimes, haven't you? The law hasn't been able to control you so far—doesn't that seem a bit unfair?"

"I really haven't broken the law; I really didn't participate in abducting women. Why won't you believe me!" Le Wu Ya, still harboring a sliver of hope, tried to bluff his way through.

"Smack!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than Ling Zhenfei's rage became uncontrollable, and he slapped Le Wu Ya across the face.

Le Wu Ya's face, already swollen like a pig's head, further bloomed with Ling Zhenfei's slap.

"I, I, I really..." Le Wu Ya covered his face, tears falling like broken pearls from his eyes.

His appearance, to the ignorant, might indeed evoke some sympathy.

Smack! Smack!

Seeing that he still wasn't confessing, Ling Zhenfei became even angrier, striking him left and right, delivering two more slaps.

After these two slaps, Le Wu Ya could barely open his mouth, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, half of his face distorted.

"Stop, stop, stop hitting me, I, I, I'll talk, just, just let me!"

A succession of fierce slaps shattered Le Wu Ya's hope of luck, the pain overwhelming him. He wailed and decided it was better to come clean.

"If you had been this cooperative earlier, you wouldn't have needed to suffer like this!"

Seeing that he had finally given in, both Ling Zhenfei and Han Lian showed a hint of triumph on their faces, and Ling Zhenfei then tenderly helped Le Wu Ya to his feet.

Le Wu Ya's face bore an expression of utmost dismay. Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly noticed from the darkness below, the sound of police sirens coming closer and closer. Soon after, several police cars arrived in the complex.

As soon as the police cars appeared, Ling Zhenfei quickly turned his startled gaze toward Han Lian.

He knew very well that Han Lian was the chief of the criminal investigation unit at the City Bureau, and though she had come in plain clothes, she was still representing official police action. Why were police cars showing up now?

In fact, not only was Ling Zhenfei puzzled, but Han Lian was equally astonished. She hadn't called for backup from the bureau!

"It's Jingquan Branch Bureau's cars; Big Fat Liu is personally leading the team here!"

As Han Lian was wondering, two plainclothes officers, out of breath, rushed upstairs, panting as they spoke.

Jingquan Branch Bureau?

Upon hearing this, Han Lian's brows immediately furrowed.

Though the Jingquan District Branch Bureau was under the jurisdiction of the City Bureau, only Guo Qing'an and Luo Dingbei, the director of the City Bureau, had the authority to command the branch's dispatch. Han Lian was just a team chief at the City Bureau; she had no such power.

"Heh, if it isn't Chief Han! How come, despite being so busy every day, you are still working on a case this late at night, Chief Han?"

Two plainclothes officers had just arrived when they saw a Fatty with a killing aura all over him, accompanied by several policemen, hurrying upstairs.

The Fatty scanned the room, and upon seeing such a chaotic scene, a strange laugh escaped his eyes as he said darkly, "Seems like this case is not simple at all. Who is so badass that they beat people to such a state?"

Though his words suggested one thing, his malicious gaze was fixed on Ling Zhenfei like a blade.

Aside from Han Lian, Zhuo Yue, and Xie Lina, it appeared that only Ling Zhenfei could stand so nonchalantly, as if he were above the fray.

"Hmph!" Ling Zhenfei could obviously tell that Fatty had set his sights on him, yet he showed no fear and, in an act of provocation, let out a cold snort in response.

With just a look, he could tell that this Fatty had ill intentions. It was no wonder that the public safety in Jingquan District was so atrocious when it was policed by such characters, and this one seemed to hold a not insignificant rank!

This Fatty was the leader of a squadron at the Jingquan Branch Bureau. His surname was Liu, and few knew his given name, but the nickname "Big Fat Liu" was known far and wide.

"What are you looking at, kid? I'm talking about you. Were all these people injured by you?"

Seeing Ling Zhenfei wearing an expression that completely disregarded him, Big Fat Liu grew angry, moving his bulky body right up to Ling Zhenfei's face.

"These people trespassed into a private residence and caused trouble, even daring to bully my two female friends. I was merely exercising my right to self-defense."

Ling Zhenfei replied coolly, seemingly unfazed by Big Fat Liu's imposing demeanor.

"Team Liu, don't listen to his nonsense. We were all injured by this guy! He's a dangerous element, and you must take my side and arrest him for a proper interrogation!"

Le Wu Ya had been scared witless by Ling Zhenfei just moments ago but now, seeing Big Fat Liu arrive with backup, he cried out as if he'd seen a savior.

"Is that so? Young Master Le, rest assured. We are here to gather evidence."

Big Fat Liu glanced at Le Wu Ya and covertly signaled him with his eyes before gesturing to the policemen behind him, "He's suspected of group brawling. Take him in for questioning."

"Wait!"

Just as the policemen were about to move forward, Han Lian exclaimed sharply, stepping forward to address Team Liu, "Team Liu, I'm here to investigate a human trafficking case. Until things are clearer, I hope that the Jingquan District Branch Bureau can cooperate with us."

Han Lian was truly speechless with the sudden arrival of Big Fat Liu and felt it was a shame. Just when Le Wu Ya was about to confess, this brainless Fatty had rudely interrupted.

"A human trafficking case?"

Though arrogant, Big Fat Liu still understood the discipline of the force. Hearing Han Lian speak so seriously, he couldn't help but regard her with a solemn expression, asking incredulously, "Captain Han, what exactly is going on?"

"We suspect that Le Wu Ya is colluding with criminals to traffic women, and we were just about to question him!"

Although Han Lian preferred not to explain too much to Big Fat Liu, it was a matter of procedure, and they were indeed within his jurisdiction, so she had no choice but to speak as calmly as possible.

"This..."

Hearing Han Lian's words, Big Fat Liu's face involuntarily showed a hint of doubt, his gaze shifting toward Le Wu Ya.

"Team Liu, Captain Han clearly has a misunderstanding about me!"

Le Wu Ya was also very cunning. Having initially refused to confess, now with Big Fat Liu's support, he was even less inclined to admit anything.

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