Chapter 1352
said with certainty
Although he is quite old, his eyes are still sharp and his steps are steady.
"Old Xue."
Chen Yunfei quickly stepped forward and greeted him respectfully.
Xue Jingshan glanced at Chen Yunfei, nodded slightly as a greeting, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable authority.
"Yunfei is here. Wait outside for a while, I need to say a few words to Shihao."
"Yes, Elder Xue."
Chen Yunfei acknowledged the message and left the ward, gently closing the door behind him.
He stood in the corridor outside the ward and could vaguely hear Xue Shihao's tearful, childlike wailing as he complained, as well as Xue Jingshan's low and suppressed questioning voice.
About ten minutes later, the ward door opened again.
Xue Jingshan came out, his face even more gloomy than before, with a hint of undisguised shock and heartache in the depths of his eyes.
He had just witnessed his grandson's right hand, swollen like a steamed bun, unable to even hold chopsticks properly. Listening to his grandson's exaggerated complaints, his anger, which had always been excessively indulgent towards Xue Shihao, was now raging.
He didn't look at Chen Yunfei much, and went straight to the main seat on the living room sofa.
The old butler who had been following behind him stood silently beside him.
Xue Jingshan raised his head, his worldly-wise, sharp as a hawk's eyes looking directly at Chen Yunfei for the first time. Without any pleasantries, he cut straight to the point, his voice low and slow, yet carrying immense power.
"Yunfei, what are your plans for handling this matter?"
He didn't ask about the details of the incident or who was right or wrong; he went straight to asking for a "solution." His attitude and inclination were self-evident.
Chen Yunfei felt a chill run down his spine, knowing that the most crucial moment had arrived.
He didn't immediately answer the specific instructions, but instead addressed another more fundamental and crucial question, bowing slightly and speaking with certainty.
"Mr. Xue, please rest assured, the surveillance videos, original recordings, and backups from the noodle shop have all been properly disposed of."
Chen Yunfei's words were like a stone thrown into a deep pool, stirring up ripples of satisfaction in Xue Jingshan's heart, but also causing Chen Yunfei's own heart to sink.
He knew that saying those words meant he had completely chosen sides and there was no turning back.
Xue Jingshan leaned back in the luxurious sofa, his fingers lightly tapping the armrests, his sharp eyes slightly narrowed, a cold glint flashing within them.
He spoke slowly, his voice not loud, but carrying an undeniable determination and coldness.
“Yunfei, Shihao is the only son of my Xue family. I have never laid a finger on him in all my life, but now he has been beaten like this, his wrist is shattered, and the doctor said he may be left with a lifelong disability.”
He paused, his tone suddenly turning chilling.
"I, Xue Jingshan, will never let this matter rest!"
He looked directly at Chen Yunfei, his tone commanding.
"Just as you said, intentional assault! Punish him severely! I want that kid who did it to rot in jail! Sentenced to ten or even twenty years! So he'll never be out of prison!"
When Chen Yunfei heard that Xue Jingshan was actually going to adopt this extreme and flawed plan, he was shocked and cold sweat instantly soaked his back.
He hurriedly advised.
"Old Xue! This...this probably won't work! Although Shihao's injuries are not minor, they are still far from meeting the criteria for serious injury, especially the criteria for a sentence of ten or twenty years!"
Forcing it would be extremely risky! Once this is exposed, not only Shihao, but we could all face extremely serious consequences!
Upon hearing this, Xue Jingshan's face revealed a profound and unfathomable expression, even carrying a hint of cruel sneer.
He waved his hand, interrupting Chen Yunfei, and spoke in a tone as calm as if discussing the weather, yet chilling.
"Shihao's injuries aren't serious enough, it's okay. Aren't there two thugs he knocked unconscious in the noodle shop?"
They're in the hospital right now. I've known the hospital director for a long time. Making those two... into a vegetative state shouldn't be too difficult, right?
He continued casually.
"Using their 'serious injury level one' to convict that kid is enough. Yunfei, you only need to be responsible for your part within your authority and 'do a solid job' with the procedures. You don't need to worry about anything else."
Chen Yunfei felt a chill run down his spine and gasped inwardly.
He had long known the Xue family was ruthless, but he never imagined they would be this vicious! To avenge Xue Shihao, they actually intended to turn two insignificant thugs into vegetables?!
This is utterly disregard for human life!
He opened his mouth as if to say something, but swallowed the words back down.
He recalled the huge debt he had incurred gambling in Macau, which the Xue family had helped him settle.
From then on, he felt as if he were shackled by invisible chains, and in many things, he was no longer in control of his own destiny.
He smiled bitterly to himself. What difference was there between himself and a dog kept by the Xue family? Moreover, deep down, he also felt that those two young punks who followed Xue Shihao in his misdeeds were social scum. Even if they really became vegetable people, it would be a relief for society.
This twisted idea ultimately led him to remain silent, which could be considered tacit approval of this insane and evil plan.
Seeing that Chen Yunfei did not object, Xue Jingshan nodded in satisfaction and added.
"And the noodle shop owner, the owner's wife, and that little girl. Shih-hao told me that he was the one who provoked that girl first, and he was the one who struck first."
If these people are uncooperative and refuse to cooperate, they might cause trouble by saying things that don't go right in court.
Just as Chen Yunfei was about to point this out, Xue Jingshan waved his hand dismissively, as if brushing off dust.
"These are all minor matters. Problems that can be solved with money are not problems at all. I will personally 'deal with' them and let them know what they should and shouldn't say."
Faced with Xue Jingshan's attitude that seemed to be able to resolve almost everything, Chen Yunfei was completely speechless.
He thought of the central inspection team that was currently conducting inspections across the country, and instinctively felt fear and unease, not wanting to make a big fuss during this sensitive period.
But faced with Xue Jingshan's relentless pursuit of his goals and his extensive network of connections, he knew he was powerless to resist and unable to remain uninvolved.
He could only sigh helplessly in his heart, recalling his master's earnest advice to him, "Don't get too close to the Xue family." At this moment, he felt a mix of emotions, filled with regret and a sense of powerlessness.
"I understand, Mr. Xue. I know what to do."
Chen Yunfei lowered his head and replied in a somewhat hoarse voice.
Only after leaving that VIP ward filled with intrigue and ruthlessness did Chen Yunfei feel the heavy weight on his chest ease slightly.
He returned to the city police station and arranged for his men to begin formally questioning Ruan Jiaxin, Uncle Zhang, and Sister Na. By then, more than an hour had passed since they were brought to the police station.
……
Meanwhile, Luo Fei waited quietly for over an hour in the cold, empty detention cell. During that time, his cell phone and other personal belongings had already been confiscated by the police.
Finally, the iron door of the detention cell was opened, and a policeman with a blank expression led him out, through several corridors, and into a standard interrogation room.
The interrogation room was dimly lit, containing only a fixed iron table and three chairs.
After waiting a while longer, the interrogation room door was pushed open again, and Chen Yunfei finally arrived.
His face was grim, and behind him followed a young policewoman carrying a notebook and a recorder.
Chen Yunfei first gestured, and a male police officer next to him immediately stepped forward and handcuffed Luo Fei's right hand to the armrest of the iron chair, which was fixed to the ground, thus restricting his movement.
After doing all this, Chen Yunfei sat down in the presiding judge's seat opposite Luo Fei. He looked Luo Fei up and down a few times with a cold, condescending gaze.
"Name."
Chen Yunfei spoke, his voice devoid of warmth. Luo Fei looked at him calmly and replied.
"Luo Jian."
He gave a fake name at random.
"Luo Jian?"
Chen Yunfei's lips curled into an undisguised sneer.
"Hmph, what a cheap name, no wonder you dare to be so lawless!"
Luo Fei raised an eyebrow and retorted sarcastically.
"Deputy Director Chen, as a law enforcement officer, it is probably inappropriate for you to insult a citizen's name with your first words."
Is this the quality and investigative methods of the Dongguan police?
"you!"
Chen Yunfei was taken aback by Luo Fei's calm yet sharp words. His eyes suddenly sharpened, and he raised his voice and slammed his hand on the table.
"Watch your attitude!"
Is this a place for you to run wild?!
The female police officer next to him, who was taking notes, immediately straightened her face and gave a stern warning.
"Luo Jian, please adopt a proper attitude and cooperate with our investigation!"
Looking at their behavior, Luo Fei revealed a hint of arrogance and disdain, as if he couldn't be bothered to argue with them.
Seeing his appearance, Chen Yunfei felt even more disgusted. He glared at Luo Fei and said sternly.
"Luo Jian! I'm asking you now, what exactly happened at Sister Na's Beef Noodle Shop this morning? Tell me in detail, down to the last detail!"
He paused, as if remembering something, and added a sentence with a clear hint and threat in his tone.
"Oh, right, according to the latest police law, interrogation processes should be recorded as much as possible. However..."
He glanced at the camera in the corner, which was clearly off, and said meaningfully.
"Whether or not to turn this machine on, and when to turn it on, is up to us to decide based on the needs of the case. Do you understand?"
Luo Fei sneered inwardly; they were too lazy to even go through the formalities.
He remained expressionless and began to narrate from his own perspective, speaking in a calm tone.
"This morning, I was having breakfast at 'Sister Na's Beef Noodles' across from the Municipal Bureau. Later, three young men with blond hair, wearing gold chains and tattoos came in."
As soon as they came in, they pointed and whispered about a very pretty waitress in the store, their eyes filled with lewdness.
"Later, when the proprietress brought out the noodles for them, the one who was leading the group, the one with the injured wrist and the blond hair, started harassing the girl, saying he wanted to get to know her and ask her to have dinner with him. After she refused, they threatened to smash up the shop."
"The noodle shop owner came out to argue with them, but before he could say two words, the one with yellow hair who was the leader slapped him across the face."
"The landlady got scared and quickly settled the waitress's wages, hoping she could leave first and avoid trouble."
The girl took the money and prepared to leave through the back door.
"But the blond-haired leader wouldn't let it go and chased after her, trying to grope her."
Driven to desperation, the girl slapped the blond-haired man across the face.
“The blond-haired guy got even angrier after being hit, and he raised his fist to hit the girl. I was sitting nearby at the time, and I couldn’t stand it, so I went up and grabbed the blond-haired guy’s arm that was about to hit the girl, stopping him from doing so.”
"Then, that blond guy and his two accomplices started attacking me. What happened next is what you see."
After listening, Chen Yunfei stared intently at Luo Fei and suddenly asked a question.
"You've practiced this?"
Luo Fei readily admitted it.
"I guess you could say I've practiced."
"Did you know that waitress before?"
"I don't know you. This is the first time we've met."
A mocking smile appeared on Chen Yunfei's lips.
"First time meeting her? What a coincidence, she was being harassed and you immediately stepped in to help? I think you've got your eye on her, haven't you?"
Luo Fei countered with a question.
“Deputy Director Chen, seeing illegal behavior and taking action to stop it is called acting bravely for a just cause.”
What does this have to do with whether I know her or not, or whether I'm interested in her? Do I really need to be an acquaintance to get help?
"Hmph! Whether it was an act of heroism or not is not for you to decide! It needs to be investigated and confirmed!"
Chen Yunfei snorted coldly, his tone forceful.
"I now seriously suspect that you are lying! Deliberately hiding the truth!"
"A lie? Which of my statements was a lie?"
Luo Fei looked at him sharply.
"There are security cameras in the noodle shop; you can find out easily!"
"monitor?"
Chen Yunfei revealed a cold smile that he had anticipated.
"We did get the surveillance footage back, but unfortunately, after inspection by the technical department, the surveillance equipment in the noodle shop was broken and didn't record anything! I suspect that you knew the surveillance was broken all along, which is why you dared to talk nonsense here!"
Upon hearing this, Luo Fei's face finally showed anger. He knew that the other party was determined to distort the truth!
Seeing the anger on Luo Fei's face, Chen Yunfei felt a surge of pleasure and pressed him for an answer.
“Go on! After you grabbed Xue Shih-hao… that blond guy’s arm, what happened next? How did you ‘stop’ him?”
Luo Fei suppressed his anger and continued his statement.
I grabbed his wrist, preventing him from attacking.
He struggled a few times, but finding he couldn't break free, he swung his other hand and punched me three or four times, all of which I dodged. I didn't let go of his wrist.
Chen Yunfei leaned forward, his gaze fixed on Luo Fei like a hawk, and asked the last question, the one he thought he could find a weakness in.
"Oh?
Did he punch you three or four times?
Then why... do you have no injuries at all?
Faced with Chen Yunfei's seemingly insightful questioning, Luo Fei remained calm and answered without changing his expression.
"Because of his three or four punches, I didn't land a single one; I dodged them all." (End of Chapter)