Chapter 201: Capture the bandits by first capturing their leader

Wang Lan hesitated to speak.

But before the rest of his words could be spoken, Li Jiaci interrupted: "Little A Lan, my office is a bit messy, stay and help me tidy up!"

"Got it, Bro!"

Wang Lan gave a bright smile.

Wang Lan took the broom and began busily cleaning the office.

Liu Yanxi didn't know the details, but she also guessed that her arrival wasn't very welcome.

She moved a small stool to sit in front of the stove, keeping a distance of over a meter from Li Jiaci.

Li Jiaci poured tea and asked her: "Is everything settled?"

"Almost done, just some finishing work left; it'll be finished soon!"

Liu Yanxi took the teacup, holding it in her hands, and said.

Afterwards, she paused for a few seconds, her face somewhat weary, and said: "Really, you don't know until you investigate; once you do, it's shocking—Lin Niansheng has done so many wicked deeds!"

"Hmph."

"You should have been mentally prepared for this long ago!"

"Actually..."

Li Jiaci kept talking, then suddenly scratched his forehead, looking like he wanted to say something but held back.

Seeing that, Liu Yanxi smiled and asked: "Is there anything between us that we can't say?"

"Although that's the case, I always feel this would be too troublesome for you!"

"It doesn't matter if it's troublesome; as long as it benefits society, I'm happy to do it!"

"Since you think that way, I'll just speak plainly!"

Li Jiaci rubbed his hands.

Looking at the person before him, he said in a deep tone: "Actually, the reason Lin Niansheng dares to act so recklessly is entirely because he has the support of his father-in-law behind him; everything he's done is inseparable from his father-in-law."

"What do you mean?"

Liu Yanxi furrowed her brows.

"Capture the bandits by first capturing their leader!"

Li Jiaci stated bluntly.

Looking at Liu Yanxi's wavering gaze, he gave another faint smile and amended: "Of course, I'm merely making a suggestion; I'm not trying to guide you to do anything—you've already done enough!"

Liu Yanxi inexplicably let out a sigh of relief.

She is merely a squad leader in the police force now.

She still can't deal with the high-ranking officials of the provincial capital.

Even if she had the courage, her superiors wouldn't agree.

"Really shameful..."

"Just now I was boasting without shame, saying I'd do anything beneficial to society!"

"You just made a suggestion, and I... I backed down!"

Liu Yanxi lowered her head and said embarrassedly.

Hearing that, Li Jiaci waved his hand nonchalantly.

"No problem."

"As long as we catch Lin Niansheng, we can follow the vine to catch the people behind him!"

"It's just a matter of time; you don't need to blame yourself too much!"

"I just don't know whether Lin Niansheng might still escape judicial punishment this time."

Liu Yanxi lifted her head, gazing firmly at Li Jiaci.

She then said: "I guarantee you, once Lin Niansheng is caught, there's absolutely no chance of escape!"

"Hmm, I believe you!"

"There's one more thing that should be good news for you!"

"What?"

"Today Chief Zhao found me and said the Anti-Corruption Bureau has already intervened in the investigation of the Lin Niansheng case!"

"Anti-Corruption Bureau?"

Li Jiaci was somewhat surprised.

But after thinking it over, Lin Niansheng has knowingly broken the law for many years, committing countless crimes that even a whitewash agent can't cleanse; it's only natural that multiple forces would team up to investigate him—who wouldn't want to ride this wave to gain public favor?

Wang Lan had been sweeping back and forth beside Liu Yanxi for a few minutes already.

The floor was so clean it seemed as if it had been washed.

Liu Yanxi understood perfectly well.

She put down the teacup and said to both of them: "It's getting late; my family at home is still waiting for me to come back for dinner!"

Wang Lan looked up and asked: "Leaving so soon? Why not stay a bit longer?"

"Do you want me to stay?"

"..."

"Hehe, I'm off now, see you later!"

Liu Yanxi patted Wang Lan's head.

She turned and left.

Wang Lan put down the broom and tidied up the mess on the table.

"Bro, I think Team Liu is really nice!"

Hearing this, Li Jiaci gave him a sideways glance: "He's pretty good, why are you driving him away?"

When did I drive her away?

You're sweeping around her, not meaning to drive her away?

I… I just wanted to hear what you guys were saying!

Come on, hurry up and get Zhao Chen to cook, I'm hungry!

Oh!

Wang Lan lowered his head and walked out.

Actually, he really didn't mean to drive Liu Yanxi away just now.

Liu Yanxi asked him that, and he didn't react in time.

In just a few seconds, the misunderstanding arose.

Wang Lan, blushing, came up to Zhao Chen and whispered: "Brother, hurry up and cook, he's hungry!"

What's wrong, little bro? Feeling down?

Zhao Chen grabbed his neck and asked with a chuckle:

Then Wang Lan told him what had just happened.

Brother, I really didn't mean that; if Liu Team gets mad at me, will it affect her and my brother's relationship?

What relationship, what not—no need for so many formalities!

Zhao Chen shook his head lightly.

Then, a punch landed on Wang Lan's chest.

Hey little bro, you can't speak when you meet a woman—what are we gonna do if this keeps up?

Brother, do you have any good ideas?

No way, I'll think of a solution for you!

Hehe, brother, you're really great!

Zhao Chen sighed.

This silly Xiao Liu still doesn't know how to get along with women.

But how are we supposed to find a partner!

How about this!

Brother, take me to the Splendid Song and Dance Hall for a spin!

There are lots of women there!

Upon hearing this, Wang Lan immediately rejected his proposal.

My older brother said we're not allowed to go to the Splendid Song and Dance Hall privately and associate with them!

If we don't go to the Song and Dance Hall, that's fine too—brother, take me to find a lady; I've heard several nightspots have opened nearby, and everyone who's been says they're great!

Huh? Find a lady?

Look at your clueless self—what man doesn't seek a lady?

My brother doesn't go for ladies……

My brother has a woman—do you?

……

Just then, the two were muttering.

A winter boot covered in snow suddenly flew over from behind.

Boom!

Zhao Chen fell to the ground at the sound.

Wang Lan turned in surprise to look at the comer.

Brother?!

Li Jiaci pointed to the winter boot lying in the snow.

Bring it over to me!

Oh!

Wang Lan picked up the boot, shook off the snow, and hurried to put it back on Li Jiaci.

At that moment, Zhao Chen pushed himself up from the snow.

Snow all over him slid down with a rustle.

No, brother, why are you throwing your shoe at me?

Shouldn't you be throwing it? You don't teach the good stuff, you damn only teach all kinds of nonsense—throwing at you is light; I, your father, wish I could chop you up!

Which man doesn't have some needs in that area? Xiao A Lan, tell me, do you or not?

Zhao Chen looked at Wang Lan and asked.

Before Wang Lan could answer,

Li Jiaci grabbed a saw from nearby and rushed over.

Oh my god?!

Brother, don't do that, don't!

I was wrong!

Zhao Chen, scared, fled in panic.

Just then, Zhang Chuqiang returned from the toilet, and the two collided head‑on.

Watch out!

What the hell, why didn't you dodge?

Li Jiaci grabbed the saw and chased after him.

He grabbed Zhao Chen's arm and threw him straight onto the snow.

Plop.

Zhao Chen fell flat on his back.

He lay in the snow, gasping heavily.

Brother, can we talk nicely?