Chapter 215: A Call from Above

Tang Ying's words exploded in the ears of Huang Shengqi, Huang Feng, and Huang Zhu like a bolt from the blue.

Huang Zhu's face was ashen, and she looked utterly dejected. She had already resigned herself to her fate; in the current situation, even if she weren't dragged off to the Patrol Justice Department, she would have nowhere else to go.

Huang Feng still didn't know what had happened, and he shouted in a panic, "You are Tang Ying, I recognize you! You and Chen Che are in cahoots! The one who is guilty is Chen Che, not my dad! You can't abuse your power and arrest people as you please!"

Tang Ying glanced at Huang Feng and ignored him.

Huang Shengqi's body couldn't stop trembling; he had guessed that the Patrol Justice Department would come to arrest him, but he hadn't expected them to arrive so quickly!

Amidst his inner panic, he felt even more regret; if it hadn't been for Ma Yiren coming to cause a scene and delaying his time, he would already be on his way home by now.

Yes, home!

Huang Shili!

At this moment, he could only seek help from Huang Shili!

"Officer Tang, may I make a phone call?"

Facing Tang Ying and the dozen guns behind her, Huang Shengqi had completely lost his previous air of superiority and asked with a humble attitude.

Tang Ying thought for a moment; it was indeed within the rules, so she nodded and said, "You may, but for three minutes at most."

"Many thanks!"

Huang Shengqi dialed Huang Shili's number, racing against every second.

"Dad, save me quickly! People from the Patrol Justice Department have found the hospital and want to take us to the Patrol Justice Department!"

Once the call connected, Huang Shengqi shouted out in terror.

"What?! The Patrol Justice Department is acting so fast!"

Huang Shili was taken aback and shouted out as well.

Hearing the conversation, Tang Ying curled her lips without changing her expression.

Could they not be fast?

She hadn't slept all night, keeping a constant eye on the fermentation of public opinion, and had brought people to make arrests as soon as the sky turned bright; running away was impossible!

"Dad, what should I do now? You must save me!"

Huang Shengqi was completely panicked; the composure he had feigned earlier collapsed at this moment, and he could no longer hold it back.

On the other end of the line, Huang Shili pondered for a moment and said, "Turn on the speakerphone!"

Huang Shengqi did as he was told, and then Huang Shili's voice came through: "I am Huang Shili, Officer of the Patrol Justice Department, hello."

Tang Ying had heard of Huang Shili's reputation in the imperial court and the public, but facing Huang Shili's greeting, she didn't feel honored or flattered; instead, she replied politely, "Elder Huang, hello."

"I know you are doing your duty, but this matter is truly a misunderstanding. Furthermore, I have long had a friendship with your Director, Xue Zhangming. Could you give me some face? Wait a few minutes; I am going to explain this to Director Xue now."

Tang Ying frowned, remained silent for a moment, and said, "Fine, but according to the rules, I will wait five minutes at most."

"Many thanks, five minutes is enough."

After Huang Shili finished speaking, he hung up the phone.

Hearing this, Huang Shengqi breathed a sigh of relief; although time was tight, since Huang Shili had said so, it meant there was still hope.

Seeing this scene, Huang Feng subjectively believed that the matter was resolved; after all, with Huang Shili's influence, he had never seen a matter that couldn't be resolved.

"Tang Ying, I advise you to apologize to my dad now! Only then will I consider letting my grandfather not pursue your offense of disrespecting us!"

Huang Feng sat up, once again resuming his arrogant posture.

A smile also appeared on Huang Shengqi's face; although the dust hadn't settled yet, he also felt that since Huang Shili could reach Xue Zhangming, he wouldn't be taken away by Tang Ying today.

Only Huang Zhu remained dejected, feeling neither sorrow nor joy.

Tang Ying swept a glance at the punchable faces of the Huang father and son, but she didn't make any response.

She felt a faint panic in her heart, feeling unsure of the outcome.

The Huang Family were powerful figures in the Jinling court and public, and although the evidence was conclusive, if Xue Zhangming was willing to grant Huang Shili this favor, it would be easy to use other means to protect Huang Shengqi and the others, while Chen Che was still being held in the detention room of the Patrol Justice Department.

If Xue Zhangming wanted to, he could just find a random excuse, and Chen Che would never get out!

In Chen Che's plan, he hadn't mentioned anything about Xue Zhangming; he might have miscalculated!

Tang Ying let out a breath, calming her chaotic thoughts; at this moment, all she could do was pray that Xue Zhangming would enforce the law impartially and not collude with Huang Shili!

Meanwhile, at the Huang residence.

After hanging up the phone, Huang Shili immediately dialed the number of the Jinling Patrol Bureau Director, Xue Zhangming, without a moment's delay.

Although the Patrol Justice Department formed its own system across various departments and belonged to the Sovereign's personal troops.

But Xue Zhangming was in Jinling, so he inevitably had contact with the Jinling court and public.

The world of men values human relationships and worldly wisdom, and the officialdom even more so!

Therefore, Xue Zhangming inevitably had to associate with the big figures of the Jinling court and public; things are easier to handle when there are personal favors.

"Hello, Elder Huang."

The call connected, and Xue Zhangming spoke first, his tone not surprised.

"Director Xue, I presume you know why I am calling you, so I won't beat around the bush and will just say it directly."

Huang Shili went straight to the point: "Your people are currently at the hospital trying to arrest my son and grandson. I understand this is the duty of the Patrol Justice Department, and the video online indeed leaves my Huang Family with no way to defend ourselves.

But what I want to say is, please believe us; that video recording was maliciously edited, and my son was framed!"

"Elder Huang, I understand what you mean, rest assured. I guarantee that Director Huang, your daughter, and your grandson will have no problems."

Xue Zhangming's voice came through, firm and resonant.

"Good, thank you so much."

Huang Shili replied.

After the call hung up, Xue Zhangming looked at Fan Hao, who was sitting in front of him.

Fan Hao had heard the entire content of the call, and his hanging heart finally settled down.

Early this morning, he had seen the video online, and in his panic, the first person he thought to ask for help wasn't Huang Shili, but Xue Zhangming!

As the Deputy Commander of the Justice Patrol Bureau, the only person who could decide his life or death was Xue Zhangming.

So, he didn't even bother to use his crutches, instead rolling and crawling all the way to Xue Zhangming's office to complain and plead his case!

He was not a Martial Artist, and his abilities were quite average; he had reached his current position not only through the support of the Huang Family background but also by currying favor with Xue Zhangming.

Tang Ying was capable and a Martial Artist, so according to the regulations of the Justice Patrol Bureau, there was no way Fan Hao could ever suppress her.

But at the same time, Tang Ying had an eccentric personality—in Xue Zhangming's words, she was very tactless—so Xue Zhangming had always disliked her.

This was also the reason why Fan Hao dared to come find Xue Zhangming at the first opportunity.

"Director, thank you for your great kindness and virtue. In this life, I will follow your lead; even if it means going through a mountain of blades or a sea of fire, I have no way to repay you!"

Fan Hao stood up and bowed ninety degrees very respectfully.

He knew very well that what Xue Zhangming had just said to Huang Shili not only guaranteed the safety of Huang Shengqi and the others, but his own life had also been saved.

"There's no need to say words of thanks; just do your job well in the future."

Xue Zhangming put down his phone and replied.

"Yes, yes, I will definitely repay you with concrete actions!"

Fan Hao looked up at Xue Zhangming and asked tentatively, "Then, regarding Tang Ying, should we have her recalled? And as for my own matter, could you also put in a word with the Supervision Department?"

Xue Zhangming nodded, "I will go speak to the Supervision Department. Besides, Tang Ying acted without seeking my instructions; she completely disregarded me."

"You will temporarily take over her position, and the case of Chen Che will also be handed over to you to handle with full authority."

"Yes, sir!"

Fan Hao was full of vigor, standing straight as a ramrod, and gave the most standard salute possible.

"Then should I take men to bring Tang Ying back for you now?"

Fan Hao rubbed his hands together, eager to try; he could not wait to see Tang Ying suffer and Chen Che begging for mercy.

"Good, you go—"

Before Xue Zhangming could finish his sentence, the phone on his desk rang again.

"Swish!"

Seeing the caller ID on the phone screen, Xue Zhangming's expression changed instantly, and he stood up abruptly, standing as straight as a pine tree!