Chapter 321: with translation of chapter title

After Zou Feiyun was arrested, less than half an hour later, the big hand reaching out to rescue people indeed stretched from the capital to Jianglan.

Translation: After Zou Feiyun was arrested, less than half an hour later, the big hand that was reaching out to rescue people indeed stretched from Jingcheng to Jianglan.

Check: 'the big hand reaching out to rescue people' = the big hand that was reaching out to rescue people; 'stretched to Jianglan' = stretched to Jianglan. Good.

To get a good night's sleep.

Translation: To sleep a sound sleep.

Suggested translation: 'To get a good night's sleep.'

The clever Chief Qi not only turned off his mobile phone, but also unplugged the landline at home.

Translation: The clever Qi Ting not only turned off his mobile phone, but also pulled out the landline at home.

The next morning, upon turning on the computer, sure enough, as expected, the atmosphere in Jianglan Province last night was tense; the political and legal heavyweight Feng Weishan actually sent three text messages.

Translation: The next morning, upon turning on his phone, as expected, the atmosphere in Jianglan Province last night was tense, and political and legal bigwig Feng Weishan actually sent three text messages over.

The first message was sent at 11:03 p. m.

Translation: The first message was sent at 11:03 p. m.

It consisted of only five characters: 'Call back after seeing!'

Translation: Only five words: "Call back after seeing it!"

The second message was sent at 12:49 a. m.

Translation: The second message was sent at 12:49 a. m.

It read: 'Are you deliberately turning off your phone? You turned it off after arresting someone! Chief Qi, this work attitude won't do—reply to me immediately after seeing this!!!'

Translation: It read: "Did you deliberately turn off your phone? You turned it off after making the arrest! Qi Ting, this work attitude won't do—reply to me immediately after seeing it!!!"

Those three exclamation marks implicitly conveyed a surge of anger.

Translation: Those three exclamation marks, invisibly, exuded a burst of anger.

The third message was sent at 5:35 a. m., consisting of just a short sentence: 'Nine o'clock, come to my office for a meeting!'

Translation: The third message was sent at 5:35 a. m., containing only a short sentence: "Nine o'clock, come to my office for a meeting!"

Again ending with an exclamation mark, a terrifying aura of pressure came over him.

Translation: Again ending with an exclamation mark, a terrifying oppressive aura came over.

If this had happened before, Chief Qi would certainly have been nervous as hell, needing to call Feng Weishan first, apologize respectfully, and explain himself.

Translation: If this had happened before, Qi Ting would definitely have been nervous to the point of panic, needing to first call Feng Weishan back and explain respectfully.

But today, he fears nothing.

Translation: But today, he fears nothing.

From the moment he learned that Jiang Huantian had sided with the Lin family.

Translation: From the moment he learned that Jiang Huantian had sided with the Lin family.

He had confirmed one thing—he had initially chosen the right side! As long as he could support Lin Dongfan for seven days, the position of deputy governor would be virtually assured.

Translation: He then confirmed one thing—he had chosen the right side from the start! As long as he could help Lin Dongfan hold out for seven days, the position of vice governor would be without much doubt.

At nine o'clock in the morning.

Translation: Nine o'clock in the morning.

Chief Qi appeared in a clean, neat uniform, punctually at Feng Weishan's office door, and lightly knocked twice: 'Secretary Feng.'

Translation: Qi Ting wore a clean, neat uniform, appeared punctually at the door of Feng Weishan's office, and lightly knocked twice: "Secretary Feng."

Sitting in the office chair, this political and legal heavyweight's license plate is Jiang O·00003.

Translation: The political and legal bigwig seated in the office chair had license plate number Jiang O·00003.

Classic combed-back hair, slick and shiny; on his desk, the pen holder holds not pens, but small-sized party and national flags.

Translation: Classic combed-back hair, slick and shiny, the pen holder on his desk held not pens but small-sized party and national flags.

From any angle, Feng Weishan appears as a person of upright integrity.

Translation: From any angle, Feng Weishan is a person of righteous and imposing demeanor.

Worth noting is that in Feng Weishan's sharp eyes today, there is a chilling, cold glare.

Translation: Worth mentioning is that today, Feng Weishan's bright, piercing eyes revealed a chilling, cold glare that makes one's blood run cold.

He opened by saying: 'Close the door!'

Translation: He opened his mouth and said: "Close the door!"

There was no one else in the office; the so-called meeting was actually a private talk between just the two of them.

Translation: There was no one else in the office; the so-called meeting was actually a private talk between two people.

Chief Qi turned around and closed the office door.

Translation: Qi Ting turned and closed the office door.

Then he added with a hint of a smile: 'Secretary Feng, I forgot to charge my phone last night and only saw your message this morning; if I delayed your business, I apologize...'

Translation: Then he added a faint smile: "Secretary Feng, I forgot to charge my phone last night and only saw your message this morning; if I delayed your important work, I apologize..."

'Cut the act!'

Translation: "Cut the crap!"

Normally, Feng Weishan greets people with a smile.

Translation: Usually, Feng Weishan greets people with a smile.

Even if he finds someone disagreeable, he would not easily show his emotions; today he didn't even bother to pretend, directly putting his anger on display.

Translation: No matter how much he dislikes someone, he normally wouldn't easily show his emotions; today he couldn't even be bothered to pretend, directly putting his anger on his face.

He coldly stared at Chief Qi: 'You arrested Zou Feiyun—why didn't you first say hello to me?'

Translation: He coldly stared at Qi Ting: "You arrested Zou Feiyun—why didn't you first say hello to me?"

'Secretary Feng, I did this also to avoid causing you trouble.'

Translation: "Secretary Feng, I did this also to avoid causing you trouble."

Having turned off his phone and thought about it all night, Chief Qi had already prepared his explanation.

Translation: Having turned off his phone and thought it over last night, Qi Ting had already prepared his explanation.

He explained calmly and without haste:

Translation: He explained calmly and without haste:

'The president of Fanren Media Company, Ye Jiaying, claimed she had been persecuted by Sun Fucheng; she thus personally put up a one‑billion‑yuan reward for evidence of Sun Fucheng's corruption.'

Translation: "The president of Ordinary People Media Company, Ye Jiaying, claimed she had been persecuted by Sun Fucheng. She thus personally put up one billion yuan, offering a reward for evidence of Sun Fucheng's corruption.

This matter has already been reported in the press, causing an uproar throughout the city.

Translation: This matter has been reported in the news, causing an uproar throughout the city.

Last night, a person named Lu Zhou from the provincial broadcasting bureau voluntarily went to see Ye Jiaying to provide evidence of Sun Fucheng's corruption; unexpectedly, just after leaving the building he was intercepted.

Translation: Last night, a person named Lu Zhou from the provincial broadcasting bureau voluntarily went to find Ye Jiaying to provide her with evidence of Sun Fucheng's corruption, but unexpectedly, as soon as he went downstairs, he was intercepted.

It was Zou Feiyun, accompanied by two bodyguards, attempting to seize Lu Zhou's evidence and beating Lu Zhou into serious injury; Lu Zhou is still lying in the hospital.

Translation: It was Zou Feiyun, accompanied by two bodyguards, attempting to rob Lu Zhou of the evidence and beating Lu Zhou into serious injury; he is still lying in the hospital.

Had Lin Dongfan not arrived in time, Lu Zhou might not have survived to now.

Translation: If Lin Dongfan had not arrived in time, Lu Zhou probably would not be alive now.

Facing such a heinous criminal case, after receiving Lin Dongfan's alarm, I had no choice but to bow to the pressure and first arrest the suspect.

Translation: For such a heinous criminal case, after receiving Lin Dongfan's alarm, I also had no recourse; I could only prioritize the bigger picture, withstand the pressure, and first arrest the person.

I did not greet you beforehand because I feared you would be drawn into the controversy and placed in a dilemma.

Translation: I didn't greet you because I feared you would get dragged into the controversy and find yourself in a dilemma.

Whatever the case, Zou Feiyun is after all the son of Zou Yugang; I thought that as long as you remain unaware, even if Zou Yugang pressures you, you would still have an excuse.

Translation: No matter what, Zou Feiyun is after all the son of Zou Yugang. I thought that as long as you were unaware, even if Zou Yugang pressured you, you would at least have an excuse."

Hearing this, Feng Yushan, who was smiling angrily, could not help but look at Chief Qi with new respect.

Translation: Hearing this, the angry-smiling Feng Yushan couldn't help but look at Qi Ting before him with new respect.

He had indeed underestimated this surnamed Qi.

Translation: Indeed, we had underestimated this Qi.

Clearly intending to help Lin Dongfan control Zou Feiyun, in just a few words he had portrayed himself as a lone, brave hero who looks after the greater good and faces difficulties head‑on!

Translation: Clearly, I had intentionally helped Lin Dongfan control Zou Feiyun, yet in just a few words, he had shaped himself into a lone, brave hero who puts the greater good first and faces difficulties head-on!

What further angered Feng Yushan was that this speech also seemed intended to silence him.

Translation: What further angered Feng Yushan was that these words also meant to shut him up.

According to Chief Qi's account, if Feng Yushan today ordered the release of the suspect, he would appear unable to withstand pressure—a very well‑planned move, killing two birds with one stone.

Translation: According to Qi Ting's wording, if Feng Yushan today ordered the release of the person, he would be suspected of being unable to withstand pressure! Such a meticulous deployment—killing someone while striking at the heart is nothing more than this.

He fumed for a while.

Translation: He fumed for a while.

Feng Weishan could only fall back on procedure.

Translation: Feng Weishan could only fall back on procedure.

Following procedure, he instructed Chief Qi: 'Determine whether the person who committed the robbery and assault was Zou Feiyun himself or his bodyguards; clarify this, for perhaps Zou Feiyun gave no order and it was his bodyguards acting on their own.'

Translation: Following procedure, he instructed Qi Ting: "The person who carried out the robbery and injury—was it Zou Feiyun himself, or his bodyguards? We need to clarify; perhaps Zou Feiyun gave no orders, and it was his subordinates acting on their own."

'The specific case details are still under investigation.'

Translation: "The specific case details are still under investigation."

Upon hearing this, Chief Qi knew that Feng Weishan was still thinking about rescuing people.

Translation: Upon hearing this, Qi Ting immediately knew that Feng Weishan was still thinking about rescuing the person.

Before Feng Weishan could speak again,

Translation: Without waiting for Feng Weishan to speak again.

Chief Qi dropped another bombshell: 'When we arrived at the scene last night, Lu Zhou was already at the county‑level hospital. He has just undergone surgery and is still not out of danger; whether Zou Feiyun participated in the beating must wait until Lu Zhou is out of danger and his statement is taken, and there is no surveillance footage at the scene.'

Translation: Qi Ting then unleashed another silencing move: "When we arrived at the scene last night, Lu Zhou was already at the county-level front line. Now Lu Zhou has just finished surgery and is still not out of mortal danger. Whether Zou Feiyun participated in the beating must wait until Lu Zhou is out of danger and his statement is recorded before we can determine it, and there is no surveillance at the scene."

In other words, you might as well give up on this idea.

Translation: In other words, you might as well give up on that idea.

Forget about releasing him—there's no way!

Translation: Want me to release him? Not a chance!

As for when Lu Zhou will be out of danger and when his statement can be taken, that depends on when Lin Dongfan captures Zou Feiyun's wife, Sun Zhiqing.

Translation: As for when Lu Zhou will be out of danger and when he can finish his statement, that depends on when Lin Dongfan captures Zou Feiyun's wife, Sun Zhiqing.

Helping Lin Dongfan hold out for seven days is merely the basic procedure.

Translation: Helping Lin Dongfan hold out for seven days is just basic procedure.

The truly correct operation is to stake everything—life and liver—on holding out to the end! Either don't pick a side, or if you do, see it through to the end, standing with Lin Dongfan as allies to win this battle!

Translation: The truly correct move is to lay bare one's liver and gall, to stubbornly hold out to the end! Either don't pick a side, or once you have, you must see it through to the end, fighting alongside Lin Dongfan to win this battle!

At this moment, Chief Qi seemed to see the dawn of victory; taking one more small step forward would make him deputy governor.

Translation: At this moment, Qi Ting seemed to see the dawn of victory; taking one small step forward would make him vice governor.

In contrast, Feng Weishan's face had sunk to the depths of gloom.

Translation: By contrast, Feng Weishan's face had sunk to the utmost gloom.

Now Feng Weishan completely cannot find a reason to release the person, and he cannot use power to force Qi Ting to release the person; doing so would instantly earn him the label of 'Zhou Family Army'.

As Feng Weishan was desperately thinking of a solution, the red desktop phone on the table rang.

Feng Weishan solemnly picked up the phone: "This is Feng Weishan, who's speaking?" The next second, he squeezed out a bitter smile: "Senior leader, I'm looking into the matter concerning your son..."

It seemed that, with Director Qi present, some things were hard to say.

Feng Weishan just kept replying: "Mm, mm, you say... I understand, rest assured, I've got it under control... okay, okay, I'll report back to you later."

After hanging up the phone.

Feng Weishan again lifted his head to look at Director Qi: "Can the statement be completed within 24 hours?"

"24 hours... Secretary Feng, this probably can't be done..." Director Qi gave an embarrassed laugh, striking a difficult pose: "Before Lu Zhou is out of life-threatening danger, we simply can't go to the hospital and pull out his oxygen tube to forcibly take a statement. If anything happens, the consequences would be unimaginable."

"Then give me a timeframe—how long would it take?" Feng Weishan stared fixedly at Director Qi's eyes.

Director Qi let out another embarrassed laugh: "Secretary Feng, even the lead surgeon can't say for sure; I really dare not guarantee it. Blame it on the attacker's inhumanity—they treated Lu Zhou's head like a mole to be beaten."

"...!!!"

One careless move, and Director Qi had outmaneuvered him again—it seems Zou Feiyun has brought this upon himself and cannot live.

Feng Weishan forced an angry laugh and sneered: "Director Qi, your tai chi skills these days are truly impressive. All right, you may go—by the way, please pass a message to Lin Dongfan for me."

"Go ahead." Director Qi maintained a respectful posture.

Feng Weishan thought carefully, then smiled: "Forget it—he relies on that red genealogy behind him, not even taking Secretary Jiang seriously, so why would he listen to my nagging?"

This time he really hit the mark—Lin Dongfan indeed didn't take him seriously.

At this very moment.

Lin Dongfan had already obtained Lu Zhou's USB drive.

The task force comrades were in the meeting room watching a short video by Jianglan Province TV Station's deputy station chief Zhu Xianhua—those beast‑like chaotic scenes, free of charge.

Seeing this together made Jian Sining blush, wanting to look away but unable to.