Chapter 220: He Yuzhu Imprisoned

Inside the interrogation room of the Dongcheng Branch Bureau, He Yuzhu was tied tightly to a pillar with hemp rope as thick as a little finger; his cotton-padded jacket was distorted by the binding, making him look utterly disheveled.

Mazilian grabbed Police Officer Sun, quietly stuffed a small bag of Big Ocean into his pocket, and lowered his voice: "Boss Sun, this kid is definitely in cahoots with the Red Bandits! I checked him once before and couldn't find any evidence; he's slippery. If you don't use some force, he'll never confess!"

Police Officer Sun fished out the heavy Big Ocean from his pocket, a sinister smile curling the corner of his mouth: "You kid are up to no good again. Did he offend you?"

"Not really, it's just that this kid is too arrogant, he doesn't respect anyone!" Mazilian said resentfully.

Police Officer Sun waved his hand to make the others leave, closed the heavy door behind him, walked slowly to He Yuzhu's side, and grinned wickedly: "Kid, someone paid to buy your life. When you get to the King of Hell, don't blame me." As soon as he finished speaking, the whip in his hand whistled through the air toward He Yuzhu!

Unexpectedly, He Yuzhu suddenly exerted force and snapped the sturdy hemp rope. He dodged the whip, grabbed Police Officer Sun's wrist, and used his other hand to throw a "sky-piercing punch" that smashed hard into Police Officer Sun's nose.

"Ouch!" Police Officer Sun screamed and fell to the ground, his face covered in blood.

By now, the whip had fallen into He Yuzhu's hand. "Snap! Snap! Snap!" The crisp sound of the whip echoed in the interrogation room; Police Officer Sun curled up on the ground, clutching his head and rolling around, his police uniform shredded until cotton fluff flew everywhere.

The people outside heard the commotion, slammed the door open, rushed in like a swarm, and began hitting He Yuzhu with police batons. He Yuzhu swung the whip, aiming specifically at their faces; in no time, everyone who rushed in had blood streaming down their faces.

"Stop!" Bureau Chief Lou arrived with a dozen men. Everyone raised their guns at He Yuzhu, the "clatter" of bolts being pulled back sounding piercing, as if they would riddle him with bullets the next second.

Bureau Chief Lou kicked aside a police baton on the floor, looked at his subordinates rolling on the ground, and cursed angrily: "What a fierce bandit! Cuff him immediately and send him straight to the dungeon!"

"Bureau Chief Lou is quite imposing." Liu Rusi, wrapped in a thick mink coat, stood slowly at the doorway, her tone carrying a hint of chill.

Seeing it was Liu Rusi, Bureau Chief Lou immediately reined in his anger, stepped forward twice, and said: "Miss Liu, do you have business here?"

Liu Rusi scanned the chaotic room, finally letting her gaze fall on Bureau Chief Lou, and questioned: "What law did my brother break that you're sending him to the dungeon without even an interrogation?"

Bureau Chief Lou hurriedly squeezed out a smile: "Miss Liu, look, this kid turned the police station into this! Just the fact that he beat up police officers in the station is enough for him to suffer..."

"Beat up police officers?" Liu Rusi sneered, "I'd like to ask, what kind of interrogation requires mobilizing so many people?" She walked up to He Yuzhu, reached out to gently wipe the blood from his face, and asked softly: "Zhuzi, why did they beat you?"

He Yuzhu told the truth in detail: Mazilian used a Mauser C96 to frame him, and Police Officer Sun took Mazilian's money and threatened to take his life.

Mazilian jumped up in a panic and shouted: "Chief, don't listen to his nonsense! He is a Red Bandit!"

At this moment, a police sergeant who had been beaten black and blue struggled to stand up. He stared at He Yuzhu's face, finding it more and more familiar, and suddenly remembered the wanted poster from last month. He shouted urgently: "Chief! This kid is a repeat offender! He looks exactly like the portrait of the person who assassinated the Deputy Mayor last month!"

Upon hearing this, Bureau Chief Lou's eyes lit up, and he immediately ordered: "Quick, bring the portrait!"

Police Officer Sun hurriedly fetched the wanted poster. Bureau Chief Lou compared the portrait with He Yuzhu repeatedly and suddenly laughed out loud: "Truly, one finds what one is looking for without even trying! Miss Liu, what else do you have to say now?"

Liu Rusi ignored Bureau Chief Lou, took a clean handkerchief from her silk pouch, and carefully wiped the blood off He Yuzhu's face, realizing it was actually someone else's blood, and a smile couldn't help but curl her lips.

"Bureau Chief Lou, if you want to frame someone, you have to pick a soft persimmon. Do you think I, Liu Rusi, am easy to bully?"

"Miss Liu, don't go too far! The facts are right before our eyes! Police Officer Sun, contact the Secret Service Bureau immediately and tell them the main culprit who assassinated the Deputy Mayor has been caught!" Bureau Chief Lou said, biting the bullet.

Liu Rusi handed a bundle to He Yuzhu and whispered: "It seems I can't take you out today. Take care of yourself; I'm going to find someone for you right now."

He Yuzhu quickly stowed the items from the bundle into his space and stuffed some junk back into the bundle.

"Don't give him anything!" Mazilian shouted in a panic to stop them.

Liu Rusi knew He Yuzhu had already taken what he needed, snatched the bundle, threw it at Mazilian, and scolded: "If I don't give it to him, should I give it to you, you son of a bitch!" She then turned to Bureau Chief Lou, her tone light yet oppressive: "Bureau Chief Lou, before you do anything, weigh your own worth first!"

Hearing this, Bureau Chief Lou felt a chill run down his spine but dared not retort.

Shen Guizhi rushed to He Yuzhu's side, her tears dripping onto the cold handcuffs as she choked out: "Zhuzi, don't be afraid, your cousin will surely save you..."

"Mother, don't worry!" He Yuzhu suddenly raised his voice, "That Mazilian used a Mauser C96 to frame me! If you don't believe me, go check the bullet holes in the wall, and you'll know who is lying!"

Hearing this, Liu Rusi turned around, her eyes sweeping over Bureau Chief Lou's face like a blade: "Since the police station handles cases this way, then let's ask the Beiping Procuratorate to judge!" She waved to the people behind her, "You go to the Courtyard, guard it strictly, and don't let anyone move anything!"

Bureau Chief Lou's face turned livid, but he had to dispatch a First Team: "Cooperate with Miss Liu's people and watch the scene!"

The two groups of men rushed out of the police station against the biting cold. In the silence of the Beiping winter night, a battle without smoke had just begun.

Not long after, the people from the Secret Service Bureau arrived at the Dongcheng Branch Bureau. The leader was none other than Tie Lin. "Beiping Secret Service Bureau, Group Leader of Action Team Group 2, Tie Lin. Bureau Chief Lou, what matter is so urgent that you had to have us step in?"

Bureau Chief Lou hurriedly pointed to the wanted poster on the table: "We caught a suspect who is highly likely to be the murderer in the Deputy Mayor assassination case, and he is also suspected of being a member of the Communist Party!"

Tie Lin glanced at the portrait and then at He Yuzhu, who was standing to the side in handcuffs. His brow furrowed: "Bureau Chief Lou, are you mistaken? This kid doesn't even look like an adult; he dared to assassinate the Deputy Mayor? Is this reliable?" In fact, Tie Lin had long known that the person to be escorted was He Yuzhu, and he was even clearer that his relationship with his elder brother Jin Hai was not ordinary.

Bureau Chief Lou's tone was firm: "Compare the portrait yourself; it's almost a perfect match! I've handed the person over to you; I won't concern myself with what happens next."

Tie Lin looked at the portrait for a long time, finally shook his head, said no more, and waved for his men: "Take him away, send him straight to Jingshi Prison."

On the way, Tie Lin specifically sat next to He Yuzhu and asked in a low voice: "You kid have some nerve, daring to kill Deputy Mayor He?"

He Yuzhu responded with a cheeky grin: "Tie Lin, you probably know who I am, right? I was framed this time; it was all that guy surnamed Lou framing me! I was just in the Courtyard looking for a dog... they insisted I was a Communist Party member and even slapped a label on me for assassinating the Deputy Mayor... If I can get out, I'll wipe out his whole family..."

Tie Lin felt a chill down his back. His elder brother Jin Hai had long warned him: never provoke He Yuzhu. Hearing He Yuzhu make such a ruthless threat in person made his heart tighten even more.

The car arrived at Jingshi Prison. Tie Lin handed He Yuzhu over to the prison police and headed straight for the Prison Warden's office.

Jin Hai was sitting in the room drinking tea. Seeing Tie Lin enter, he pointed at him and cursed: "You motherfucker, you sent He Yuzhu in here? Are you trying to make sure I don't have a moment's peace as Prison Warden?"

Tie Lin hurriedly explained: "Big Brother, I was just following orders; this is an order from above..."

Jin Hai snorted coldly: "Why did you have to listen to that guy surnamed Lou? I've inquired; even the people above don't dare to easily touch this kid, and you, you've gone and sent this great disaster to me!"

Tie Lin sniffled and said aggrievedly: "Big Brother, I'm just a lousy Group Leader, how could I dare to oppose those above?"

Downstairs, He Yuzhu was being photographed for his file by the prison guard Shiqi. Suddenly, He Yuzhu stared at Shiqi and asked: "Shiqi, which photo studio does your family use to develop photos?"

Prison guard Shiqi's hand shook, and the Camera almost fell to the ground. He feigned calmness: "You know me?"

"Of course I know you," He Yuzhu lowered his voice and said word for word: "I also know you are the Little Red Jacket, and you've killed several women wearing red clothes..."

Prison guard Shiqi's face turned pale instantly, his voice trembling, yet he remained stubborn: "You... you're talking nonsense!"