Chapter 382

Huo Zhaotang is also a notable figure in Gangdao; his main business is Huo Bank, and he also has a foothold in real estate.

This thug looks a lot like Huojingliang, but their characters are worlds apart; they are not comparable.

Frankly, Li Xin could easily make this guy change his tune, but his approach really pissed Li Xin off; he wants to give him a harsh lesson—no need to waste time on him.

Li Xin picked up the phone and called Wen Shu, telling him what happened; Wen Shu laughed and said, "A Xin, I'll handle this—I'm heading to the police station now."

Wen Shu hung up and told his little assistant Qiqi, "Get things ready and come with me to Central Police Station."

Qiqi is doing well now; her father, after going out on a business trip, came back and opened a VCD franchise shop, which he runs honestly every day.

It's much more stable than before!

She also has a worry: her boyfriend's family looks down on her father, so to save his face she broke up with her boyfriend.

She hasn't told her father about this, fearing it would burden him.

She pushes these thoughts aside, hurries to pack her things, or else she'll delay matters and Wen Shu will scold her later.

Wen Shu brought Qiqi to Central Police Station; upon entering, he found the investigating superintendent Li Ji, smirking, and said, "I want to see Qiu Gangao—where is he?"

Superintendent Li Ji replied, "He's committed murder; it's not convenient now."

Wen Shu glared and challenged, "Your tone just now clearly convicted him without trial—do you think the law is yours to wield? Can you just spout nonsense?"

The superintendent frowned and asked, "Who are you?"

"Huang Dawen!"

After giving his full name, Wen Shu continued to list his credentials: "Bristol, died in Kangso—look at your virtue, you wouldn't understand even if I explained!"

"As Gangdao's royal counsel, I have law‑oversight authority; now I want to see Qiu Gangao—any problem?"

The superintendent wore a grim face—shorties don't want to see cops, cops don't want to see lawyers, especially senior counsel.

These people are a real pain!

No choice—he had to bring Wen Shu to see Qiu Gangao.

Wen Shu noticed blood on Qiu Gangao's body and asked, "Why are you covered in blood? Did these officers beat you? If so, let's get a medical examination!"

After saying that, he gave him a look, signalling him to act accordingly.

Qiu Gangao asked doubtfully, "May I ask who you are?"

Wen Shu rubbed his forehead, pointed at the superintendent, and said, "I'm annoyed by this idiot—I'm your lawyer."

"A Xin sent me here; he told me to say that Uncle Liu is his old‑friend across generations—just listen to me, nothing else matters."

Qiu Gangao knew who A Xin was—the famed Immortal Trust of Gangdao's underworld, now Mr. Li.

He also knew of his grandfather's ties; since this lawyer was brought by Brother Xin, he could be trusted completely.

He also recalled the lawyer's gaze earlier and said, "They didn't hit me—they subjected me to harsh interrogation."

Hearing Qiu Gangao say that, the superintendent panicked and blurted, "A Ao, don't talk nonsense! Even if we're colleagues, you can't say that!"

Wen Shu blocked the superintendent and sneered, "He can say whatever he wants, even insults—you can use it as evidence, but you can't stop him from speaking."

"Officer, Gangdao observes human‑rights law; he has the right to speak."

Turning to Qiu Gangao, he said, "Come with me to Red Trust Hospital for a check‑up."

The superintendent wearily told Wen Shu, "Cut it out!"

Wen Shu flared up, glaring and said, "You think you can just quit? Who do you think you are? Thug!"

Turning to Qiu Gangao, he said, "From now on, don't say a word—remain silent; that's your right."

Red Trust Hospital works fast; the next day Wen Shu had the injury report in hand.

Wen Shu told the superintendent, "Thug! If you're lucky, you might get to guard a reservoir and collect a pension; if not, you'll end up chewing old corn in prison!"

The superintendent pulled Wen Shu aside and pleaded, "Mr. Huang, you immortals are fighting—don't make life hard for the little guy!"

"I'm just a lackey, doing what my superiors say—can you give me a way out?"

"I can't afford to offend either side—why make things difficult for me?"

Wen Shu finally smiled and said, "I've got a bright path for you—it's up to you whether you take it."

"Please go on."

Wen Shu whispered a few words to him; the superintendent panicked and refused, "Don't mess with me! If this goes wrong, I'll really end up in Red Pillar!"

Wen Shu scoffed, "That thug Situ Jie actually wants to arm‑wrestle A Xin? Does he even deserve it?"

"Rest easy—after this, Situ Jie's only fate is to retire to Red Pillar; it poses no threat to you."

"Between A Xin and Situ Jie, pick an opponent—who do you choose?"

The superintendent's expression wavered; after long thought he said grimly, "Situ Jie, then—after all, offending him still leaves me a place in Red Pillar."

Wen Shu reassured, "No problem at all—once you retire, you can even become a security consultant at Red Trust, earning a generous salary, faster money than being a cop."

After the police matter was settled, Wen Shu found Kelé's family and placed two documents before them.

One was an employment contract from Red Trust Group, the other a shop‑transfer contract for Copper Gong Bay.

Wen Shu said to Kelé's father, "What did your son get himself into? I suppose you know a bit—don't make me repeat it; how will you choose?"

Kelé's father took both documents in his hand, looked at them for a while, and set aside the shop‑transfer contract.

"I choose this one."

Wen Shu smiled and pushed the shop‑transfer contract toward him as well.

"Both are yours—you just need to do a few small tasks within your ability; any problem?"

"None!"

"All right, you've taken them—if you don't pull it off, the interest will be steep; your family won't be able to pay!"

On the day of the trial, facing the presiding judge's questions, Huo Zhaotang felt no gratitude at all—he only wanted to stay out of it.

We must not let this trifle damage the reputation of Huo Bank.

He said calmly, "Police carrying out their duties—some mishap is understandable, but beating someone to death is truly unnecessary!"

Qiu Gang'ao and his team members appeared unusually calm in the enclosure, saying nothing in rebuttal.

Their behavior seemed like they had given up, but their expressions were somewhat different.

Facing the chief judge's questioning, the senior superintendent Situ Jie, who had originally sworn to protect them, instead pushed the blame onto several people.

At the scene, the only person left who had not spoken was the most important witness, Zhang Chongbang.

The chief judge, holding the statement, asked: "You just need to answer me—did you see the defendant hit He Weile?"