Chapter 244: Arresting Zhao Lianyue

Zhao Lianyue, facing great disaster, still hasn't realized he is already facing great disaster.

He was on the phone with Qian Muye of the High-tech District Public Security Bureau, chatting and laughing with arrogant ease: 'Chief Qian, forgive my frankness, but not every leader deserves the two words "leader".'

He didn't know what expression the other party had after hearing that.

Anyway, Zhao Lianyue was thrilled to the limit.

A high-end life fundamentally needs no fancy cars or beautiful women as embellishment; one only needs to put his legs up on the desk in the most primitive way, and he can immediately enjoy everything.

This is the confidence a leader should have!

Mayor Dong Chenggong, parachuted in from the province, indeed holds real power; after all, he is the second-in-command of Nanzhou City, but he dare not put his legs up on the desk.

Also, Luo Xiang, who left teaching for politics.

Even if he is the head of Nanzhou's Political and Legal Affairs Commission, so what? He's just a corrupt bookworm, and he still doesn't dare to casually put his legs up.

What the hell are they!

Zhao Lianyue confidently instructed Qian Muye: 'It's not me saying this, but you've indeed been a bit timid in handling this. Luo Xiang had the Judicial Department assist the Anti-Corruption Bureau to take photos and examine Li Chunyan's injuries, clearly to guard against you. What authority does the Anti-Corruption Bureau have to interfere in criminal cases? As long as you don't back down, they can't do anything to you.'

'The photos are already taken; talking about this is useless.' Qian Muye's gloomy voice came over the phone: 'This time Lin Dongfan came prepared; we need to be careful.'

'A mere Lin Dongfan dares to ruin Gao's performance? What a joke.'

'General Manager Gao said that kid is a hothead, and I agree; just now our bureau received an alarm, and the five guards guarding the explosion scene that he beat up were sent to the hospital.'

'He dares to beat people? That's great! Haha, he's basically throwing himself at the gun; just arrest him and make him pay a price.'

'Can't arrest him.'

'How can we not arrest him?'

'He said those five guards attacked first, obstructing his official duties. His identity as the team leader of the Special Case Group of the Supreme People's Procuratorate Anti-Corruption Bureau is his talisman.'

'Who struck first isn't for Lin Dongfan alone to decide. Moreover, whether it was the guards obstructing official duties or Lin Dongfan abusing power and retaliating, there's room for maneuver. Chief Qian, speaking of this, I want to criticize you two more times: you're too cautious in your work; how can you improve like this?'

'Your criticism is correct; next time I'll know what to do.'

'Also, Li Chunyan—no matter what method you use, you must get him to confess and plead guilty as soon as possible; General Manager Gao's side is still waiting for your news.'

'Understood.'

'Also, regarding the exact casualty numbers, keep your mouths shut until superiors issue specific instructions; everything must follow superior orders……'

'Bang!!'

Just as Zhao Lianyue was busy giving orders, someone kicked open the office door.

This powerful kick-on-the-door sound startled Zhao Lianyue.

He looked up and cursed: 'Who the hell! No manners…' He wanted to say 'no manners at all,' but swallowed the words halfway; he could no longer keep up the act.

The visitors were Lin Dongfan and Jian Sining of the Anti-Corruption Bureau.

Also Secretary Sun.

This guy's clothes were stripped off, and he still wore a pair of handcuffs; seeing his sullen look, one could tell he had been cleaned up by Lin Dongfan.

Zhao Lianyue hastily hung up the phone and pulled his legs back from the desk.

'Director Zhao, you're living quite comfortably, legs up so high.' Lin Dongfan's teasing tone sounded like reuniting with an old friend, unreserved.

But Lin Dongfan's eyes revealed a hint of cold severity.

This gave Zhao Lianyue a feeling of tense unease, like a thorn in the flesh.

Zhao Lianyue steadied himself.

He glanced at the handcuffed Secretary Sun, then at Lin Dongfan and Jian Sining.

He sternly questioned: 'You didn't even say hello, you arrested our personnel, and now you kick my door—what does this mean?!'

'Nothing much, we just want you to come with us.'

Saying this, Lin Dongfan gave Jian Sining a glance.

Jian Sining understood instantly, promptly pulled out handcuffs and moved to cuff Zhao Lianyue.

'Bang!'

Zhao Lianyue slapped the table with his palm.

He glared, eyes wide, roaring: 'Lin Dongfan! What rank are you? I'm a deputy bureau-level! You want to arrest me just like that? Have you greeted the Municipal Party Committee? Do you have an arrest warrant?!'

This bursting-with-confidence shout almost stunned Lin Dongfan.

It must be said, in the art of pretentiousness, Zhao Lianyue's ability is in no way inferior to Lin Dongfan's.

In terms of administrative rank, he indeed surpasses Lin Dongfangu.

Speaking of arrest warrants, Lin Dongfan indeed does not have one.

But today I will arrest you regardless—I rely on my identity as the Special Case Team leader; you must unconditionally cooperate with the investigation!

Lin Dongfan stared at Zhao Lianyue, gave a cold smile: 'Who said you can't arrest someone without an arrest warrant? Let me popularize this: according to Article 82 of the Criminal Procedure Law, in certain circumstances you can detain first. Just now, who were you calling? Now I suspect you of destroying evidence, colluding to get matching statements, and attempting to flee.'

'!!!'

Zhao Lianyue's eyes widened in shock, and he instantly panicked, at a loss.

Can someone be arrested without an arrest warrant?

Is that really what Article 82 of the Criminal Procedure Law says?

Moreover……

'What do you mean 'I now suspect'? That's just you flapping your lips to blacken whoever you want! Your old granny's leg pain—really, you'll extort anyone you catch!'

In a fit of anger.

Zhao Lianyue immediately grabbed the desk phone: 'You people are simply lawless! I'm going to call Party Secretary Gao……'

He had dialed just one number.

Standing in front, Jian Sining quickly pulled out the phone line.

Jian Sining sternly warned Zhao Lianyue: 'Director Zhao, you've seen what Secretary Sun looks like now; if you don't want to become a laughingstock among your colleagues, I advise you to cooperate more.'

Don't waste words with him; what's he doing that for? Just cuff him.

At Lin Dongfan's order, Jian Sining immediately handcuffed Zhao Lianyue.

As the handcuffs were flung onto his wrist,

That icy, bone‑chilling feeling clearly shattered Zhao Lianyue's psychological defenses.

At this moment.

Zhao Lianyue no longer had that arrogant, awe‑inspiring terrifying confidence.

He bellowed like a beast overcome by emotion: "Lin Dongfan, you're doing this on purpose to frame me! No proof, no evidence—what right do you have to arrest me? I'm going to sue you!"

Sue all you want; since I dared to arrest you, I'm not afraid of your defiance.

Saying this, Lin Dongfan produced a pair of white gloves, put them on, and searched Zhao Lianyue's office, leaving no drawer or cabinet unchecked.

Zhao Lianyue shouted again: "Some of these documents are classified! Who gave you the right to rummage through them like this?"

Who do you think you are, the director of the Confidential Office or the director of the National Security Office?

Lin Dongfan talked back while he searched; at first Zhao Lianyue still harbored hope, thinking Lin Dongfan was just desperate and clutching at straws, surely not very bright.

When he saw Lin Dongfan pull a key from under the desk,

Zhao Lianyue's legs gave out; if he hadn't grabbed the desk in time, he would have collapsed. Impossible! How did this bastard know I'd hidden a key under my desk?

I just can't figure it out!

The key, taped to the underside of the desk, was still uncovered by Lin Dongfan.

Seeing Lin Dongfan hold up the key, he asked, "Whose key is this?"

"I… my… spare key…" Zhao Lianyue stammered, cold sweat breaking out on his back, his words tumbling out.

Lin Dongfan smiled and said, "Looks like you won't cry until you see the coffin."