He had not expected gang members to dare retaliate. After reviewing the surveillance footage, he found himself somewhat impressed by Lu Chao's decisiveness.
"Just luck."
Lu Chao shook his head, unwilling to explain too much.
Amid the rustling sounds, he turned to look toward the other side.
The woman who had been frightened earlier was being comforted by other patrol officers, gradually calming down.
Several nosy neighbors, along with Zhao Yuanqing, who had rushed over after hearing the commotion, were kept inside the building and unable to approach.
He had wanted to handle things quietly, but he had not expected to alarm so many residents in the apartment building.
After some thought, he decided to inform Captain Yang and Chen Xiao, leaving the Patrol Bureau to handle the aftermath.
"Will this cause trouble for Captain Yang?"
After pondering for a moment, Lu Chao asked.
Although he had the right to defend himself while enforcing the law, there were certain limits, and he had not been on duty at the time.
However, Chen Xiao gently shook his head. "Unlicensed firearm possession, malicious retaliation, assaulting a patrol officer..."
"As long as he isn't dead, it'll be easy to deal with. It won't affect you at all."
Lu Chao nodded lightly, setting aside his worries.
"However..."
Chen Xiao suddenly blinked and gestured ahead.
Lu Chao froze for a moment before looking in that direction. A patrol car had screeched to a halt by the roadside. Its door sprang open, and Captain Yang Wangtao strode over briskly.
"Captain Yang..."
"Are you alright?"
Captain Yang wore a blue patrol uniform. His expression was stern as his sharp gaze swept across the scene before finally settling on Lu Chao, whom he looked over from head to toe.
"I'm fine."
Lu Chao shook his head, feeling somewhat