Chapter 425: Couldn't Stop

Just after sending away the troublesome Lu Cheng, another one shows up.

Qin Shou was about to lose his temper, but when he heard the other's reporter identity, he couldn't help but look again.

Seeing that Reporter Yang seemed obviously close with Lu Cheng earlier, Qin Shou felt a bit gloomy.

Why does Lu Cheng always have beautiful women around him?

Let's not mention Lin Qingyan; they didn't get anything, Lu Cheng didn't get anything either, and now Lin Qingyan has practically vanished.

As for Li Huiying, she did get it, but damn, she's a bit clingy and can't be shaken off.

If he dares to break up with Li Huiying, Li Huiying will storm the police substation and let the whole Capital City know what he did to her.

Qin Shou regretted having provoked her, fearing Li Huiying would cause a deadly mess, so he can only placate and stall…

"Section Chief Qin…"

Seeing Qin Shou staring off, Yang Yin waved a hand in front of his face.

Qin Shou finally snapped back: "Oh, it's Reporter Yang, hello."

Obviously, after learning Yang Yin's identity, Qin Shou's attitude softened considerably.

"Hello, Section Chief Qin. I'm here on behalf of the newspaper to interview some Educated Youth, but according to reports a group of Educated Youth were arrested by you, so I came today to confirm it with you in person."

Since it was about the Educated Youth, given Yang Yin's identity, Qin Shou didn't deny it.

There really was nothing to deny; he captured that trouble‑making group of Educated Youth, which is a Merit, and if it's publicized in the Newspaper it will magnify his glorious deeds.

"Wait a moment, Reporter Yang…"

While Yang Yin was expressing doubt, Qin Shou walked to the rearview mirror, tidied his clothes a bit, took a police cap from the car, put it on seriously, and then marched over.

"Reporter Yang, I can now accept the interview."

Seeing the other's rather serious demeanor, Yang Yin gave a nervous laugh.

"Hehe, Section Chief Qin, no need to be so solemn; you still haven't answered the question I just asked."

Yang Yin knew she needed to buy time, so she just chatted aimlessly.

"Oh, sorry, Reporter Yang, I turned my head and forgot. Yes, I captured a group of Educated Youth, and I did it with my own hands, right there in the back car."

Qin Shou tried his best to display a spirit of bravery and fearlessness.

But Yang Yin immediately tore his act apart.

"Is that so? According to my investigation, it seems the local Public Security department arrested them; you just came to take them away."

A hint of embarrassment flashed on Qin Shou's face, but the tall tale was already out, so he had to spin it back.

"Oh, that shows Reporter Yang's understanding isn't comprehensive enough; of course I misspoke. To be precise, it was under my command. Without my orders, the local Public Security couldn't have arrested them."

In fact, he managed to pull it back.

Yang Yin nodded: "But why did you arrest them? They're all Knowledgeable Youth; from what I gather they just wanted to express a wish to return to the city, not to be arrested."

Qin Shou shook his head: "Reporter Yang still doesn't see the whole picture. Wanting to return to the city isn't wrong, but they chose to cause trouble to express it, and that's unacceptable.

What is the nation? It belongs to all revolutionary masses, not to a particular group. Using coercion to force the nation to comply treats the nation as what?"

"Therefore, arrest—must arrest. If anyone dares to cause trouble again, they'll all be arrested."

Because he needed the story for the Newspaper, Qin Shou spoke each sentence with grand fervor, so the published piece would look imposing.

Yang Yin nodded: "But have you considered that arresting people like this will stir discontent among other Educated Youth, who number in the millions?"

Qin Shou stretched out his hand: "Even if there are a hundred million of them, they can't outweigh the nation. My arresting them is absolutely legal and compliant."

Yang Yin hurriedly agreed with a nod: "Hmm, I fully trust Section Chief Qin's impartiality. So… could I see those Educated Youth?"

"See them?" Qin Shou hesitated.

"Yes, Section Chief, I need to be realistic. You say you captured them, but I haven't seen them; the report would be hard to write otherwise."

Qin Shou nodded: "Fine, as journalists you should be meticulous. I'm speaking the truth, no fabrication at all, so letting you see them is no problem…"

Qin Shou was about to lead Yang Yin to the jeep at the back when a teammate whispered nearby: "Section Chief Qin, it's getting late, we still have to hurry on the road."

After that reminder, Qin Shou remembered his main business, yet he didn't want to miss the interview opportunity.

"Hmm? How about this, Reporter Yang, I see your understanding is still incomplete. Let's do this: you ride our car back to the Capital City, we chat while traveling, and when we arrive you'll see them."

Yang Yin of course wouldn't go with him; if they reached the Capital City and her false reporter identity was uncovered, she'd be seized on the spot.

She had no choice but to glance at Lu Cheng.

Lu Cheng felt anxious too, because while Yang Yin was buying time, he kept watching the rear, which remained empty.

What's up with this old money? The General Bureau has already issued a troop‑calling order, just to have him lead the way, and he still hasn't arrived after all this time.

【46】 Seeing the delay, Lu Cheng could only step forward again: "Section Chief Qin, I brought Reporter Yang here, I can't just say I'll go with you. How will I explain this to the leadership later?"

Seeing it was about to get out of hand, Lu Cheng could only step forward again: "Section Chief Qin, this reporter Yang is the one I brought; how could I say I'm going with you? Later I'll have to explain to the leaders."

Lu Cheng spoke casually while scanning the rear; if he could spot even a distant shadow of troops, it would give him a sliver of confidence.

But there was nothing, and Qin Shou, having been delayed so long, finally lost patience.

"Alright, since Reporter Yang refuses to come with me, I'll go ahead. If you have any questions you can always go to our Police Substation. Get in, hurry up the road!"

Qin Shou gave Lu Cheng one last look, then slipped around to the side.

Lu Cheng was at a loss; he had already tried his best to hold Qin Shou back, but the key old money still gave no news.

Yang Yin asked, a bit annoyed, "What now? They've left."

Lu Cheng thought for a moment: "Let's get in the car and follow them."

Two jeeps ahead were driving forward; the driver glanced in the rearview mirror: "Section Chief Qin, they're catching up."

Qin Shou also sensed something was off; Lu Cheng's behavior today was very unusual.

He suddenly recalled that when they arrived, the Railway General Bureau had communicated with the Ministry of Public Security, intending to take the captured Educated Youth away.

And Lu Cheng, being from the Railway Bureau, couldn't he be here to fetch people?

The crucial point hadn't been mentioned earlier; they'd just been talking nonsense.

Soon Qin Shou understood: they were looking at the fact that we had many people here, and all had applied to bring guns.

Even if Lu Cheng meant it that way, he wouldn't dare to do anything.

"Ignore him," Qin Shousheng said, taking off his police cap and squinting with it over his eyes.

They kept driving for about twenty minutes, then the vehicle suddenly slammed on the brakes again.

Qin Shousheng bumped his forehead again and couldn't help shouting at the driver, "What's wrong with you today? Do you still want to keep going?"

"It's not Section Chief Qin, you—look, there's a military checkpoint ahead!"