Chapter 48

Once, on a boring night when he had nothing better to do, Lin Dongfan searched online for a 'guide to showing off' and fully grasped the spirit of the netizens' instructions.

But today, Lin Dongfan truly doesn't want to show off.

Now he's busy sparring with He Yanqing; the outcome isn't just about his own face, but also about whether he can stay in the Anti-Corruption Bureau.

Who the hell has the leisure to show off on a major road?

He took out his power club and struck Luo Qiang with it, simply and purely wanting to warn the other side not to go too far—you have your power club, and I have mine.

Just…

Lin Dongfan never expected to run into a tough opponent today.

Luo Qiang nonchalantly threw out: 'Want to investigate me? Feel free anytime. Now, please produce your ID and driver's license and come with me to the hospital for a blood test.'

Having said that, he extended his hand toward Lin Dongfan.

At that moment, the three traffic police behind also gathered around, one of whom was the captain of the Dongchuan Brigade, surnamed Wang.

Captain Wang didn't ask for any reason.

Bringing people over seemed merely to back Luo Qiang; each wore an indifferent expression, implicitly giving Lin Dongfan a suffocating pressure as if dark clouds pressed down on the city.

It seems today's obstacle cannot be bypassed; I must go to the hospital for a blood test.

Lin Dongfan glanced at everyone: 'What have I done to offend you all?'

'You haven't offended us; you've offended traffic law by drinking and driving!' Luo Qiang put on a self-righteous stance.

Lin Dongfan snatched the alcohol tester from Luo Qiang's hand.

He pointed the red tube at Luo Qiang's mouth: 'I already blew into it as you asked; the alcohol level is within limits! You claim it's broken—just because you say it's broken doesn't make it so. Come, blow again!'

'Not broken?'

Luo Qiang snatched the tester back, glanced at it, then threw it to the ground and stomped hard.

The alcohol tester shattered on the spot.

Luo Qiang again gave Lin Dongfan a meaningful look: 'Is it broken now?'

'Damn!'

He said nothing more; saying anything else would truly make him look like an idiot.

This is clearly just looking for trouble.

He didn't know which evil star he had offended today, leaving him as cursed as a dark Yintang and a fate full of calamity! His healthy, sunny protagonist physique instantly turned into a magnet for misfortune—nothing went right.

He got involved to flirt with Yin Qiuhong, but He Yanqing ruined it; he went to Qingzhu Village to capture a key target, only to be intercepted by bandits midway.

Having lived two lifetimes, was it all for nothing?

Lin Dongfan couldn't even control whether to use a butcher's knife to kill a chicken.

He pulled out his phone and called Xu Liangyuan, chief of the Faction: 'Chief Xu, your subordinates are lawless, harassing ordinary citizens for no reason—are you going to manage this?!'

Xu Liangyuan was an old subordinate of Chu Jinsong.

He rose from the position of first deputy secretary of the Municipal Party Committee's Political and Legal Affairs Commission; at the time he was appointed in an emergency, and it had been less than half a year since he took the bureau chief seat.

His foundation was unstable.

Whether he could be promoted to vice mayor this year depended largely on Chu Jinsong, who as a member of the Executive held great sway.

Xu Liangyuan clearly didn't want to offend the proud son-in-law of the senior leader, and replied gently: 'Xiao Lin, what's got you so angry?'

'I was performing my duties when the Dongchuan Brigade traffic police stopped me for a drunk-driving check. I cooperated, blew into the alcohol tester, and my reading was well within limits—no problem at all. And guess what? Their subsequent antics were utterly shocking…' Lin Dongfan roared, holding nothing back.

On the other end of the line, Xu Liangyuan felt his scalp go numb.

Xu Liangyuan said: 'Give the phone to that traffic officer.'

Sure.

Lin Dongfan extended his phone toward Luo Qiang: 'Chief Xu wants you to listen to the call.'

'I've said it before—today, finding anyone won't help.'

Luo Qiang refused to answer the phone, his whole body emanating an aloof, unyielding willpower!

At that moment, the three traffic police behind panicked; Captain Wang hurriedly pulled Lin Dongfan aside and whispered an apology: 'Brother, it's all a misunderstanding—you can go.'

'A misunderstanding?'

If I were truly just a nobody with no background, would you still tell me today it's all a misunderstanding? You lot of wind‑following dogs!

Lin Dongfan angrily demanded: 'Will you answer the phone or not?'

'Fine, I'll answer.'

Captain Wang hastily took the phone.

Not knowing what Xu Liangyuan said to Captain Wang, we saw Wang nod and bow, replying: 'Yes yes yes… I understand, uh… okay okay, leader, goodbye.'

Having said that, he respectfully returned the phone to Lin Dongfan.

He also gave Lin Dongfan a salute: 'Brother, I'm truly sorry today. Luo Qiang's family has had some trouble; he's in a bad mood. I apologize on his behalf—don't stoop to his level.'

'Who doesn't have some family trouble? Does having family issues give you license to act lawlessly? To harass ordinary citizens?' Lin Dongfan's anger wouldn't subside.

His intuition told him that today's matter was certainly not as simple as Luo Qiang's family having problems.

Anyone who can wear this police uniform is no idiot.

After revealing his Anti-Corruption Bureau identity, Luo Qiang still dared to smash the alcohol tester in public and even refuse Xu Liangyuan's call—no normal person would do that.

Behind Luo Qiang there must be some powerful figure pulling the strings.

Its purpose!

It's likely they want to detain him on drunk‑driving charges; once detained, the investigation into the 9·28 case would weaken, benefiting the Executive faction, and He Yanqing would likewise gain.

He also didn't know who was behind the scenes pulling the strings.

Lin Dongfan snapped: 'I don't want to hear you talk now—have Luo Qiang come over!'

'Well… then, calm down first…'

Faced with the unreasonable Lin Dongfan, Captain Wang had no choice but to steel himself and call Luo Qiang over.

And he urged Luo Qiang: "Hurry up and apologize to Captain Lin."

"Captain Wang, the alcohol tester really is broken; I had him go to the hospital for a blood draw, which is fully legal and compliant—why should I apologize to him?" Luo Qiang still wore an air of arrogance.

Captain Wang was so angry his scalp tightened, leaving him speechless on the spot.

Good advice can't persuade a damned wretch; Captain Wang now realizes he seems to be the biggest idiot—why get stuck in the middle for nothing? Better to stand aside and watch the show, isn't that nice?

He said nothing more, and Captain Wang turned and left.

Luo Qiang again gave Lin Dongfan a cold smile: "You say I'm abusing my authority, and now you're calling Director Xu to pressure us low‑level officers—what exactly do you call this behavior?"

"You're enforcing the law improperly; I'm reporting you to your superior—this is my legal right!" Lin Dongfan said solemnly: "Your captain Wang says I'm fine, no need to go to the hospital for a blood test—I can leave anytime. Now it's my turn to deal with your problem—please come with me for an investigation."

"I don't even know who you are—on what basis should I go with you?"

Luo Qiang looked at Lin Dongfan as if he were an idiot.

Just then, a procuratorate official vehicle pulled over at the curb; Jian Sining got out and ran over, handing Lin Dongfan his work ID: "Senior brother, here's your credentials."

Lin Dongfan didn't even glance at it.

He immediately flashed the work ID in front of Luo Qiang: "Now understand? Will you get in the car yourself, or shall I escort you in?"

Luo Qiang continued to stare at Lin Dongfan with a cold smile, saying nothing.

Lin Dongfan shouted angrily: "Handcuff him!"

As of now, Jian Sining still hasn't figured out what exactly happened; seeing Lin Dongfan so angry is rare, so she didn't dare delay and hastily produced the handcuffs to subdue Luo Qiang.

"I'm neither corrupt nor bribe‑taking—what do I have to fear from you?"

Luo Qiang still wore a light‑arrogant smile, completely dismissing the matter, giving the impression of "an upright person fears no crooked shadow."

He had probably forgotten that his car still held two packs of Zhonghua cigarettes and an envelope.