Chapter 83

"We now have the identity and phone number of the employer who hired the hitman, as well as illegally obtained bank transfer records. Can these be used as evidence to arrest the suspect?"

Before she could respond, Chen, who was standing not far away, took the initiative to speak and walked over as she spoke:

"No, illegally collected evidence will not be recognized by law. However, this only applies to cases that are tried in court. Our Special Inspectorate has the authority to handle special cases specially, and can first arrest the suspect and interrogate him at the Lungmen Guard Department. Then, based on the information obtained through formal procedures, we can open a case and investigate him."

As a Mobile Cities, Lungmen enjoys a high degree of autonomy. It's not surprising that law enforcement agencies like the Lungmen Guard Department, which maintain order, have some special powers.

At the same time.

Mike Suiya, who came up with the terrible idea of hiring a hitman, was sent by Richard to run errands to buy milk tea.

Seeing Zhongli and Texas from Penguin Logistics right across the street, surrounded by several people dressed as police officers, made his heart skip a beat.

The hitman was only hired at noon, and he's already showing up at my door before 3 p. m. Could he have been sold out? If Richard is arrested, I can't afford to get implicated.

Mike's eyes lit up, as if he had come up with a solution. Instead of going out to buy milk tea, he quickly turned around and went upstairs.

After giving brief instructions, Chen led everyone across the street and into the Swire Group building.

Seeing so many people arrive at once, the security guard who had been flirting with the receptionist quickly came over:

"Hello, what brings you here?"

Chen, with her extensive experience in handling cases, knew there was no need to waste time on these minor figures. She simply pulled out her police ID, flashed it at the other person, and asked sternly:

"We're from the Lungmen Guard Department. If you need anything, please contact Mr. Richard Suiya. What floor is his office on?"

Upon hearing that they were police officers, the security guard's expression turned strange. He awkwardly scratched the tip of his nose, trying to brush it off:

"Officer, how would I know?"

Chen guessed the other person was lying simply by avoiding eye contact and touching their nose, and sternly warned:

"He's involved in a murder case; anyone who knows about it but doesn't report it will be treated as an accomplice!"

His confident demeanor terrified the security guard. He quickly calculated in his mind that it wasn't worth taking the blame for a few thousand yuan in wages, so he honestly confessed:

His office is on the 10th floor.

Once the floor was determined, everyone took the elevator together.

Chen followed the corridor and quickly found Richard's office.

"Knock knock".

"Please come in."

Richard frowned as he watched a large group of strangers file in. His gaze swept over the Lungmen Guard Department uniforms, and a sense of foreboding washed over him.

"Master, what do you do?"

Chen flashed her police ID and said sternly:

"Mr. Richard, we suspect you are involved in a murder-for-hire case. Please come with us."

Richard hadn't expected them to come knocking so quickly. He instinctively leaned back, his eyes avoiding the policewoman's gaze.

"Tsk, I don't understand what you're saying. Get out of here right now, or I'll call security."

Chen applied to the Victoria Royal Guard School to prove herself and uphold her sense of justice. She was completely unafraid of such threats from the powerful.

"Mr. Richard, please cooperate with our work and go to the Lungmen Guard Department for investigation. If it is verified that the case is not related to you, you will naturally be cleared of any wrongdoing."

Richard, clinging to a sliver of hope, had intended to go. But when he discovered that Shi Lei, Texas, and Beatrix were all outside, his face instantly fell.

Damn it, that's really something.

If we go to the Lungmen Guard Department now, won't we be unable to get out?

Chen had already reached the door when she turned around and saw Richard standing there in a daze. She then ordered two of her subordinates to step forward and detain him.

"Excuse me, please move aside!"

Mike Suiya, who had been secretly observing nearby, seized the opportunity and jogged into the office. Before the officers could arrest Richard, he shielded him.

"Those things had nothing to do with him, I did them all. Really, arrest me if you want!"

Mike's unwavering loyalty deeply moved Richard. As the old saying goes, true friendship is revealed in times of trouble. After the internal meeting, all the old guys left, but Mike remained by his side.

Now that he's in trouble, Mike is the first person to rush to his aid. It's truly inappropriate to make such a loyal subordinate run errands like buying milk tea.

But while Mike's actions appeared to be loyal to his master, they were actually adding fuel to the fire.

He first admitted to participating in the hired murder, then acted as if he was just there to take the blame. That way, even if the truth came out, the punishment wouldn't be so severe.

Chen, oblivious to the abrupt change, responded sternly:

"Trying to take all the blame is useless. Anyone who dares to break the law in Lungmen will pay the price!"

Having said that, she ordered Hoshiguma to arrest Richard. If he still didn't cooperate, she would have to take matters into her own hands.

The commotion in the office quickly attracted the attention of the white-collar workers on the same floor. Some called to warn others, but most just watched and observed.

Hoshiguma was significantly larger and taller than the two men, and she stepped forward and said:

"Please cooperate and do not try to resist."

Richard had already foreseen the consequences of his past actions, gripping the large bookcase behind him tightly. He knew full well that he had indeed hired someone to commit murder, and he was utterly terrified.

"No, no, I won't go..."

Perhaps it was due to the large difference in strength between the two sides, or perhaps Mike didn't exert any force at all, but his obstruction was ineffective.

A moment later, Richard was pulled out by Hoshiguma by the collar, just like a little chick.

The sound of footsteps approached from afar. A middle-aged man in a suit and tie, accompanied by about a dozen people dressed in elite attire, arrived outside the office, attempting to obstruct the Lungmen Guard Department's law enforcement.

"Excuse me, what are you doing?"

Upon Swire Uncle Charlie, Swire stepped back to give him space. Richard, seeing him, clung to him like a lifeline, crying out for help:

"Dad, they're trying to arrest me! Help me!"

Charlie Suiya nodded and turned to look at Chen was wearing a police uniform:

"Officer, I don't know what my son did that warrants such a large-scale operation."

"Mr. Charlie, is it? Your son is suspected of hiring a hitman and needs to be taken to the Lungmen Guard Department for questioning. Please do not obstruct our investigation."

"Dad, save me, Dad!"

Charlie only had this one precious son, and he wouldn't just stand by and watch him end up in jail. As Hoshiguma grabbed Richard's arm and pulled him out, a plan suddenly formed in his mind:

"Wait!"

Chen and Hoshiguma

134 Why?

"Wait!"

Charlie stopped Hoshiguma's actions and questioned him:

"Do you have any evidence? What right do you have to arrest people?"

Chen understands that as a father, the other party wouldn't stand idly by and watch his son be taken away. But she also won't tolerate any criminal escaping justice.

"The Lungmen Guard Department is handling this case; there's no need for me to explain. I'm the head of the Special Inspectorate. If you have any objections, you can either appeal to the higher authorities or report them to the bureau chief."

Upon hearing this, Charlie burst into smug laughter:

"Alright, you said it! Your Lungmen Guard Department Chief is currently a guest upstairs. Don't leave, I'll call him over right away."

He leaned close to his son and whispered a few words, seemingly giving him instructions, before turning and leaving a moment later.

Watching the other person's departing figure, Hoshiguma was unsure how to proceed and cast a questioning glance at Chen:

"Old Chen, what should we do?"

"Wait and keep an eye on him."

What puzzled her was why the bureau chief would be in a place like this. Shouldn't a law enforcement agency have no major business dealings with the Schwayer Group?

A few minutes later, the head of the Lungmen Guard Department actually showed up.

Hoshiguma had no choice but to let go.

"Dad!"

Richard, unable to contain his excitement, ran to his father's side. Feeling his father's broad hand on his shoulder gave him a great sense of security.

"Child, don't be afraid. I'm here, I won't let them lay a finger on you!"

The head of the Lungmen Guard Department felt a great headache upon seeing Chen there. Although she was nominally his subordinate, there was someone above her whom he couldn't afford to offend.

Caught between two opposing forces, he was in a real dilemma and had no choice but to bite the bullet and say:

"Team Leader Chen, I've already heard about your case from Mr. Charlie. If there's no concrete evidence proving Mr. Richard was involved in hiring someone to commit murder, could you please give me the time of day and not make the arrest?"

Faced with this scene of suspected collusion between officials and businessmen, Chen would not be Chen if she compromised.

"No way, I have to take him away today!"

"Team Leader Chen, this is an order."

He was immediately refuted as soon as he finished speaking.

"Chief, he's a murder suspect. Do you know what it means to protect him?"

Seeing that the head of the Lungmen Guard Department was starting to lose control, Richard, who had been somewhat smug, began to panic again. This policewoman was incredibly stubborn; she was determined to arrest him today.

He took his father's hand, looked up at him, and his eyes revealed a look of grievance and pleading:

"Dad, I don't want to go near..."

Charlie shielded his son behind him, interrupting him. Turning to Chen, he gave a cold laugh:

"Ha, this policewoman really has quite the airs of authority! I didn't expect even your superior couldn't control you. Fine, I'll go and call someone who can handle you."

After saying this, he entrusted his son to his subordinates. Without offering any explanation, he quickly left the scene.

It seems the important person Charlie was planning to invite is currently inside the Schwayer Group building.

Beatrix didn't realize what was going on at first, thinking he was going to ask his relatives for help. But the group's third-in-command was retiring and rarely at the company. The second-in-command was Blake, who had no authority over Chen. The top leader was his grandfather, who had been bedridden for over twenty years due to illness.

There are very few people in the entire Lungmen who can control Chen, could it be...?

Before Beatrix could think further, Charlie appeared at the end of the corridor. However, his servile manner made it seem as if he were begging for help.

Soon, a dragon-like face came into view. A tall man, about 1.9 meters, with orange hair and red eyes. This man was Chen's uncle, the Longmen Governor — Wei Yenwu.

Da da da.

As the two drew closer, Wei Yenwu came to their side. Seeing his niece there, his gaze was condescending, and he commanded in an unquestionable tone:

"Don't arrest him today."

As the ruler of Lungmen, Wei Yenwu was more concerned with interests. Other trivial matters could be compromised for him.

Chen stared at her uncle with a complicated expression, then pointed at Richard, who was letting out a long sigh of relief:

"He's a suspect in a murder-for-hire case!"

"I just heard Mr. Charlie say that if there is no actual evidence, release him. That is an order."

The same four words spoken by different people can evoke completely different feelings.

Nearly twenty people were blocking the narrow passageway, forcing Shi Lei to retreat to the very back. His view was completely obstructed by Hoshiguma's tall figure and triangular shield.

Seeing Shi Lei raise his right hand, Texas immediately pressed his hand down and shook his head.

Ever since she learned that Shi Lei was a fragment of the Great Beast, she would try to stop him from making a move on important occasions, so as not to be too high-profile and attract the attention of the Si Sui Tai investigation.

In fact, Shi Lei had no intention of actually making a move; he just wanted to tickle an itch. The tenth floor was the central part of the Schwayer Group Building. If he were to smash the Planet Befall and cause the building to collapse, everyone on the floor would die.

The Rex Lapis wouldn't indiscriminately kill innocent people like that; if he were to intervene, he'd likely lose Roleplay Value. If he really wanted to deal with Richard, he had plenty of ways. Besides, there were still so many people present; this was just the beginning.

Let the bullets fly a little longer.

Chen stared at Wei Yenwu without saying a word, and the two remained silent as they faced each other.