Siheyuan: A Family of Loyal and Brave People

“Comrade, I’m Liu Wentao, the inspector of the East District Public Security Bureau, and I’m here to handle a case of a woman’s kidnapping.

The murderer has been caught and is being taken back for interrogation. Please make way for him."

Inspector Liu personally went to the gate of the courtyard to negotiate with the visitor.

They were police officers from the East District who went to the South District to handle a case, and a gunfight broke out. They had to explain such a big matter clearly to others to avoid any misunderstanding.

"Comrade Liu Wentao, I'm Lin Geng from the South District Police Station. We have been keeping an eye on this gang of criminals for a long time and are preparing to arrest them.

The crime took place in the South District. Please hand the prisoner over to us immediately."

A leading police officer outside the hospital came up to Inspector Liu and asked for the person, and his attitude was very firm, with no intention of negotiating at all.

“Inspector Lin, among the victims were women from the East District, and the East District Public Security Bureau has reason to intervene in the investigation.

Besides, we spent so much effort to catch the criminals, it is not appropriate for you to take them away with just a few words."

Cheng Hao stepped forward and looked at Inspector Lin with a serious look.

The timing of the other party's appearance was too coincidental, and his attitude was also somewhat intriguing. Such a big incident happened in the South District, and the local police were embarrassed. Why were they so tough? Even if they wanted to save face, they should have been nice and gentle.

"I don't want to waste time. This is the jurisdiction of the South District Public Security Bureau. Everything is under our jurisdiction. Hand over all the people inside immediately, otherwise..."

Before Lin Geng could finish his words, Inspector Liu interrupted him.

"What else can you do?!"

Even a clay figure has some earthiness, let alone Inspector Liu, who is not made of clay.

No matter what, they captured the bandit leaders at the risk of their lives. Why should they give away such a great achievement for nothing? If Inspector Liu gave in today, he would not be able to stay in the bureau in the future.

“I’m telling you, everyone inside here has to follow me back to the East District Police Station.

If you want someone, let your director go there in person!"

"Okay, you are obstructing public affairs, arrest them all!"

Seeing that Wen's plan was useless, Lin Geng pulled out his pistol and took drastic measures.

But Cheng Hao was in front of him, so how could Lin Geng's trick succeed? Lin Geng had just taken out his gun, but before he could raise it, Cheng Hao held it down with one hand.

Then a pitch-black gun barrel was directly pressed against Lin Geng's forehead.

"Don't even move!"

Cheng Hao shouted loudly, shocking the police officers who were about to draw their guns so much that they stood there in a daze, unable to move.

"You...what do you want to do? I'm the detective of the South District Police Department, you..."

Lin Geng looked up at the cold muzzle of the gun, he was so scared that sweat broke out on his forehead and his lips trembled.

"What do I want to do? I want to ask Inspector Lin what you want to do!

You are creating conflicts, stirring up discord among comrades, and just now you wanted to pull out a gun and start a fight. What are your intentions?

What are you hiding?”

The gun in Cheng Hao's hand poked Lin Geng's forehead again and again, and his tone became more and more intense.

The current situation can no longer be explained by misunderstanding or fighting for credit. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Lin Geng must have ulterior motives. There must be something fishy going on among those people in the hospital.

"Put down your guns!"

Thanks to Cheng Hao's decisive attack, the first shot was not fired. The police officers gradually calmed down, but were still frightened. They put down their weapons and remained silent.

"Inspector Liu, bring everyone back quickly. Don't leave anyone behind."

"Ah."

Inspector Liu understood what he meant and immediately ordered the police officers to take action.

Only after Inspector Liu and his team escorted the gangsters, fallen women, and prostitutes out of Zhima Hutong did Cheng Hao put away his pistol and let Lin Geng go.

"Inspector Lin, I don't care what your intentions are. I advise you to take care of yourself."

After saying this, Cheng Hao turned and left, leaving Lin Geng and the police officers behind him standing there at a loss.

……

"Huh, I'm finally back in the East District."

They hurried all the way until they met the East District police officers who came to meet them, and Inspector Liu finally put his heart at ease.

"Director Cheng, this time it's all thanks to you."

Recalling what had just happened, Inspector Liu was terrified. If it hadn't been for Cheng Hao's decisiveness, a disaster would have almost occurred. In this case, Cheng Hao should be credited with the most merit.

“It’s what I should do.

The person has been caught, but the matter is not over yet. Inspector Liu will have to trouble you with the follow-up."

Arresting the criminal is only the first step. The next step is to interrogate and convict him. The victim also needs to be properly dealt with, and of course the clients must also be punished accordingly. These things take a lot of energy.

Cheng Hao has done what he should do, and now it’s up to the East District police to perform.

"Don't worry, I will get it done."

The most difficult hurdle has been overcome. If the follow-up matters cannot be handled well, Inspector Liu will have no need to do his job.

"Hey, it's so late and I have to go to work at dawn. Hurry and take a statement so I can go home early."

From the East District to the South District and then back, the whole trip was busy until late at night. By the time Cheng Hao returned to the Xining Sub-district Office, it would probably be time to go to work.

Fortunately, Cheng Hao has a strong physique and can hold on for the whole night.

"Okay, I'll make arrangements for you right away."

The necessary procedures still had to be completed. Inspector Liu immediately found a pen and paper and personally asked Cheng Hao about what had happened.

Since the two of them acted together in the second half, there were not too many questions. Inspector Liu handled it in just ten minutes. He asked Cheng Hao to go back and rest first, and he would send someone to notify him if there was anything.

Cheng Hao was about to leave the East District Public Security Bureau when something unexpected happened.

The director of the Southern District Public Security Bureau actually came over overnight to hold him accountable. Now, neither Cheng Hao nor Inspector Liu, who were involved, could escape.

Soon, the two were taken to the visiting room of the Public Security Bureau.

As soon as I entered the room, I saw two groups of police officers clearly divided into two rows. The two leaders had smiles on their faces, but the atmosphere was very serious.

"Director Lin, why are you here at our East District Public Security Bureau so late at night?

You don't want to invite me for tea, do you? "

"Director Chen, you are joking. Your people from the East District have crossed the line and pointed guns at my subordinates. I have to come and seek justice for them..."

At this point, Director Lin seemed to have finally noticed the two people who came in. He turned his head and glanced at them, then said calmly, "Did you two do what happened tonight?"

As they are both members of the police force, Inspector Liu seemed a little uneasy when facing Chief Lin. Cheng Hao, on the other hand, looked calm. After all, he had seen all kinds of scenes and had fought his way through mountains of corpses and seas of blood, so how could he be afraid of these?

"It was indeed Inspector Liu and I who arrested these gangsters."

Director Lin frowned slightly, seeming not very satisfied with Cheng Hao's performance.

"You are……"

"Cheng Hao, director of the Xining Subdistrict Office, is also a good citizen who is brave enough to do what is right."

Cheng Hao smiled slightly, without showing any fear.

"Oh, Director Cheng, you are the director of the West District Street Office, and you came to my South District with the East District police to arrest people. Aren't you meddling too much?"

Director Lin's words were very clear. He was scolding Cheng Hao for meddling in other people's business.

"As a government official, I should serve the people. If I encounter criminals who rob women and force them into prostitution, even ordinary people should stop them, let alone me.

Moreover, these criminals were equipped with rifles, so I suspected they were reactionary saboteurs. "