"Heh! Mister, don't falsely accuse people without evidence, or I can arrest you for slandering the judicial authorities," Director Zheng threatened.
"Really? I'm so scared!" Lin Yifan mocked with a feigned look of fear.
"Don't believe me? Try it," Director Zheng said, his face darkening. Chapters first released on novel{f}ire.net
Daring to mock him to his face was unforgivable; he needed to find compelling evidence to arrest Lin Yifan, so he resorted to using reverse psychology.
"Fine! I do think the injury assessment you received is likely forged, what about that?" Lin Yifan challenged.
If one didn't even have the right to question, then there shouldn't be a right to appeal.
"Nothing much, see you at the police station!" Director Zheng responded, then turned to his subordinates and ordered, "Take him away!"
He could no longer tolerate it; seeing Lin Yifan's arrogant expression infuriated him. Even if he ultimately couldn't pin anything on Lin Yifan, he wanted to make him pay some price.
"Wait! I want to know under what charges Director Zheng is arresting me. Is it for intentional injury, or for slandering the judicial authorities?" Lin Yifan asked curiously.
"Both!" Director Zheng answered.
"In that case, please take Zheng Hui and his cronies as well, today I, Lin Yifan, will seek justice for all the villagers!" Lin Yifan declared righteously.
The onlookers were inspired by Lin Yifan's fearless spirit; they lacked such representation, which is why they had been bullied by the tyrant until now.
"Talk to me when you find Zheng Hui's criminal evidence," Director Zheng ignored Lin Yifan's request and had him taken away directly.
With "evidence" in hand, you really have no way to challenge him, and in modern society, you must abide by the law. So Lin Yifan had no choice but to temporarily go to the police station for a cup of tea.
Of course, he didn't go quietly; he wanted to use society's methods to solve the problem and to seek justice for the people, punishing Zheng Hui severely.
Thus, Lin Yifan did not resist and allowed the police to take him away.
Watching this scene, Zheng Hui and his cronies all displayed cunning smiles, now it was their turn to teach Lin Yifan a lesson.
They knew Lin Yifan wouldn't dare defy the law, even though he was physically robust and strong, he couldn't oppose the entire nation.
"Hmph! You deadbeat, once my injuries stabilize, I'm going after your life," Zheng Hui thought fiercely as he lay twitching on the ground.
Meanwhile, witnessing Lin Yifan not resisting and being taken away by the police, Jiajia and the others in the car were anxious, not understanding what Lin Yifan was planning.
With Lin Yifan's strength, these few police officers really couldn't handle him, but why didn't he resist? Did he actually want to go to jail?
Now, they could only wait for Lin Yifan to clear up their confusion.
When Lin Yifan was brought before the onlookers, they blocked the police's way, refusing to let the police take Lin Yifan away.
If such a righteous person were taken away, what justice would be left in society?
"What are you trying to do? Rebel?" Director Zheng asked angrily.
"This gentleman is a good person; you can't take him away," the onlookers replied.
"A good person? Are you joking with me? Didn't you see so many injured people lying in the billiard hall? If such a person is still a good person, then there is no justice in this world!" Director Zheng rebutted righteously, without a hint of shame.
"Those were all people who deserved it," the onlookers replied.
"What do you mean 'deserved it'? What law did they break? Do you have any evidence? Don't talk nonsense without evidence," Director Zheng continued to object.
"All the evidence has been devoured by you, a corrupt official, so what evidence is left?" The crowd, unable to suppress their long-hidden resentment any longer, spoke out boldly.
"What did you say? Do you realize you're smearing the people's police? I can arrest you this instant," Director Zheng threatened.
"Go ahead and arrest us; the truth is as it is, and we are not afraid," the onlookers retorted fearlessly.
"Fine! Then I will arrest all of you criminals," Director Zheng, also overwhelmed by anger, didn't expect these usually "honest" citizens to suddenly go mad today, driving him into a rage.
However, just as he was about to take action against the onlookers, Lin Yifan intervened to stop him, "Hey hey hey! Director Zheng, don't be angry. It's not their fault. If you want to blame someone, blame me, Lin. It's my fault for making them worry."
Then, turning around, he addressed the well-meaning onlookers, "Folks, I appreciate your good intentions. However, I have my own way to solve this, so you don't need to worry. Just as I said, I will definitely seek justice for everyone. Please disperse."
Seeing Lin Yifan so composed, Director Zheng became worried, unsure whether Lin Yifan was unafraid because he knew some important officials. If that was the case, it could complicate matters.
Nevertheless, these were all speculations; without concrete evidence, it would be foolish to scare oneself, turning it into a joke.
Meanwhile, after hearing Lin Yifan's explanation, the onlookers began to disperse, making way for the police to take Lin Yifan away.
Since Lin Yifan had confidently declared his intentions, they felt no need to make needless sacrifices.
Seeing how understanding the onlookers were, Director Zheng did not pursue the matter further. After all, arresting so many people would require a lot of police effort; moreover, their station couldn't accommodate that many people. So, it was best to minimize the issue.
As they passed by a Maserati, Zhou Jiajia leaned out and asked curiously, "Yifan, what are you..."
However, before she could finish, Lin Yifan cut her off.
"Stop, call Zhao Dabing, tell him there's a big case here and ask him to investigate," he said.
I have my ways to counter Director Zheng; that's why Lin Yifan was fearless.
As Lin Yifan's first woman, Zhou Jiajia quickly grasped his plan and responded with a gesture, "OK!"
Hearing Lin Yifan mention a name, Director Zheng suddenly widened his eyes, sensing an ominous premonition.
Although he didn't know who Zhao Dabing was, anyone capable of handling his case would certainly have a higher rank. What should he do now?
"I hope his authority is confined within Lishan City; otherwise, it's all over," Director Zheng prayed internally, filled with dread.
In Lishan City, he still had some connections, but in the capital, he had none at all. So for now, he still held on to hope, at least not frightened enough to release Lin Yifan immediately.
However, eager to understand who Zhao Dabing was, he swallowed his pride and asked curiously, "Mr. Lin, who is this Zhao Dabing you mentioned?"