Chapter 1399
Angrily Smashes the Boss's Electric Badge
The surname "Murong" represents an ancient and powerful heritage, and the corresponding, suffocating authority.
He calmly took the old-fashioned cell phone, put it to his ear, and didn't speak first.
On the other end of the phone came a deep, steady male voice, whose exact age was hard to discern, yet which naturally carried the authority of someone long accustomed to a position of power. He spoke slowly, and each word seemed to carry immense weight.
"Comrade Luo Fei, I am Murong Cheng."
The mere mention of his name and self-designation seemed to make the air around Luo Fei feel heavier.
Teacher Huang behind him instantly turned sharp as an eagle, Xiao Qi's grip on the sword tightened slightly, and even Tie Shan, who was as still as a stone Buddha, seemed to tense up imperceptibly in the muscles of his shoulders and back.
Although Gao Linfeng didn't know exactly what "Murong Cheng" meant, the oppressive feeling he sensed through the phone made him feel breathless.
Murong Cheng's voice continued, calm yet undeniable.
"I have a general understanding of what happened in Xuejia Village. Your efforts and determination in handling the case are commendable."
However, the situation may be more complex than you currently understand. I suggest you temporarily halt all further operations in Xuejia Village, hand over the suspects at the scene to the local police for proper custody, and then immediately withdraw your men back to the city.
Regarding the issues concerning Xue Jingshan and Xue Shihao, as well as the situation of Comrade Fan Chuncheng, I will arrange for other more suitable departments and comrades to intervene in the investigation, and I will definitely give you and the country a fair explanation.
These words sounded grand and dignified, affirming Luo Fei's work while raising "more complex" possibilities, and finally suggesting the intervention of other departments as a solution. In reality, the core meaning was only one thing.
Release the people immediately, stop the investigation, and withdraw from Xuejia Village.
If it were an ordinary person, receiving a direct phone call from someone of this rank and with this surname, and hearing such "mild" yet undeniable instructions, they would probably be terrified and, after weighing the pros and cons, choose to obey.
This is no longer ordinary pressure; it's like an invisible mountain pressing down on us.
Xue Jingshan stared intently at Luo Fei's face, trying to find any trace of fear, hesitation, or compromise in his expression.
He believed that as long as Luo Fei remained within this system, it would be impossible to completely ignore the power represented by this phone call.
Luo Fei held the phone and remained silent for about two or three seconds.
Those two or three seconds felt like an eternity to Xue Jingshan.
Then, Luo Fei spoke.
His voice didn't tremble at all; instead, it was deliberately raised, filled with shock, anger, and disbelief, as he roared into the microphone.
"What? Murong Cheng? Who are you? You've got some nerve! You dare impersonate a leader and give me orders? Do you know who I am? I'm the head of the Special Cases Bureau of the Ministry of State Security! I'm carrying out a major arrest operation! You're just a fraudster, and you dare to interfere with the National Security Bureau's investigation?! Believe me or not, I'll catch you along with the phone!"
After yelling, without giving the other end of the phone any chance to react or speak again, Luo Fei abruptly took the phone away from his ear and, under Xue Jingshan's wide-eyed gaze filled with extreme shock and absurdity, forcefully swung his arm!
"Crack—!"
The old-fashioned cell phone was slammed hard onto the hard stone slabs of the village road, instantly shattering into pieces, with parts and the battery flying far away.
That wasn't all. Luo Fei stepped forward, raised his foot, and stomped on the broken pieces of the phone several more times until they were completely crushed into a pile of unrecognizable electronic waste before he stopped.
He raised his head, patted off non-existent dust from his hands, looked at Xue Jingshan who was completely petrified and had a ghost-like expression, and a mocking and icy smile appeared on his lips.
"Secretary Xue, I think you've lost your mind in this panic! At a time like this, you actually think you can get away with just answering a scam call? There are so many scammers these days, impersonating leaders, law enforcement, and judicial officials everywhere. How can you, a village secretary and chairman of a group, have no sense of vigilance at all? You actually believe calls from just any Tom, Dick, or Harry?"
Xue Jingshan opened his mouth wide, his fingers trembling as he pointed at the pile of broken cell phones on the ground, then at Luo Fei, making a "hoarse" sound in his throat, but he couldn't utter a single word.
His mind went blank; he couldn't comprehend what had just happened.
Mr. Murong... called in person... and Luo Fei mistook him for a scammer... and smashed his phone?! He even stomped on it?! This... how is this possible?!
How dare he?!
Couldn't he hear the authority in that voice? Wasn't he afraid?!
This isn't just audacious, this is downright insane!
Not only was Xue Jingshan stunned, but Gao Linfeng, the surrounding criminal police, and even some of the Ghost Team members all showed extreme surprise in their eyes.
They certainly didn't believe that Luo Fei really thought it was a scam call.
He clearly recognized the other party's identity, but chose to reject their interference in the most extreme and uncompromising way, and completely cut off the communication channels!
What a decisive, even insane, attitude this is!
"It seems that Secretary Xue has no other 'calls' to make."
Luo Fei's smile vanished, his face darkened, and he shouted.
"Nameless, Azure Dragon! What are you waiting for? Cuff them! Take them away!"
"Yes!"
Nameless and Azure Dragon stepped forward, strode up to Xue Jingshan. The two remaining trusted men beside Xue Jingshan instinctively tried to stop them, but Nameless casually pushed and pulled them, causing them to stumble and fall to the ground. Azure Dragon, on the other hand, swiftly produced a pair of gleaming handcuffs.
With a "click," the handcuffs were placed on Xue Jingshan's already trembling wrists. The cold metallic touch sent a shiver through Xue Jingshan's body, as if his last bit of strength had been drained away. He had no intention of resisting anymore and allowed the two men to lift him from the hands of his trusted confidants.
As he was being led to the police car, Xue Jingshan turned around and gave Luo Fei one last complex look. His gaze held resentment, disbelief, but even more so, a deep regret and a sense of dejection at finally facing reality.
He had dominated Dongguan for decades, building a vast network of influence, believing his intricate connections were enough to weather any storm. Only now did he truly realize that his biggest mistake was severely underestimating this young director of the National Security Bureau.
This person doesn't play by the rules at all, and is unafraid of any so-called authority or rules. He possesses unimaginable power and determination. All of my calculations, all my connections, and all my trump cards become a joke in the face of his unstoppable and crushing attitude.
Luo Fei stopped looking at Xue Jingshan and turned his gaze to the police cars next to him, especially the lead one, whose windshield had been smashed by villagers and cracked like a spider web, severely affecting visibility.
He strode over, and amidst the puzzled gazes of the crowd, stretched out his hands and grabbed the edge of the broken glass.
"Boss, be careful not to cut yourself..."
Tianji couldn't help but offer a reminder.
Before he finished speaking, Luo Fei exerted a slight force with both hands, his arm muscles instantly tensing. The cracked, normally extremely sharp and fragile windshield, as if it were a fragile piece of plastic glued together, was torn off the frame with a sickening "crack" sound! The shards of glass seemed to lose their sharpness in his hands; he simply tossed them casually into the roadside bushes with a clatter.
This seemingly casual move once again demonstrated his exquisite control over strength—to tear off the entire pane of glass while preventing shards from scattering and injuring himself or others. Those watching couldn't help but twitch, already somewhat numb to the young bureau chief's inhuman abilities.
"Is this car still drivable?"
Luo Fei asked a driver from the criminal investigation team next to him.
The driver quickly checked and nodded.
"Reporting to Director Luo, the engine is fine, it can be driven, but... there's no windshield."
"As long as it can be opened, that's fine."
Luo Fei nodded, opened the car door, sat directly in the passenger seat, and then leaned out, his gaze sweeping over his teammates.
"Tianji, Blood Rose, you two come with me."
The rest of you, stay here and guard Xue Jingshan and Fan Chuncheng, assisting Captain Gao in maintaining order at the scene and awaiting backup. Without my orders, no one is to approach these two suspects, nor hand them over to any other department or individual! Do you understand?
"understand!"
The Ghost team members responded in unison, their voices resounding.
Teacher Huang, Xiao Qi, Tie Shan, and the others immediately dispersed, subtly protecting the vehicle carrying Xue Jingshan and the location of the unconscious Fan Chuncheng. The chilling aura they exuded made anyone with ulterior motives hesitate to approach.
Gao Linfeng immediately ordered his criminal police officers to assist in maintaining order and to completely control the situation at the scene.
Tianji and Blood Rose quickly got into the back seat of the police car, which had no windshield. Blood Rose still maintained her aloof and elegant demeanor, while Tianji had already taken out his tablet computer, seemingly retrieving some information.
"Drive to Xue Jingshan's house, that lakeside villa."
Luo Fei gave the driver an order, his voice tinged with urgency. Xue Shihao was still there; they had to capture him as soon as possible to prevent any further complications.
The driver didn't dare to delay and immediately started the car. The engine roared, the police car turned around, and sped along the village road towards the depths of the village and the lake. Without a windshield, a fierce wind immediately howled into the car, blowing hair wildly and making it difficult to open one's eyes.
But Luo Fei sat steadily in the passenger seat, his sharp gaze fixed straight ahead, as if the gale didn't exist. Tianji in the back seat leaned slightly to the side, using his body to block most of the wind blowing towards the tablet.
The villagers who had been watching had long since dispersed, clearing a wide road. Everyone watched the strangely designed and imposing police car leave, their eyes filled with complex emotions, and no one dared to utter a sound to stop it. Xue Jingshan was arrested, the deputy mayor was knocked unconscious, and the car was smashed to pieces with a single blow… Everything that happened today is destined to become an indelible page in the history of Xuejia Village, and will completely change the perceptions and destinies of many people.
The car sped along the cement road through the village. The further in they went, the more tranquil the environment became, and the wider and smoother the road grew, clearly leading directly to the core area of the Xue family estate. Before long, a wide expanse of water appeared on their right.
It was a sizable lake, its waters shimmering in the afternoon sun. Neat walkways and viewing platforms lined the lakeside, a stark contrast to the chaotic scene near the village entrance, as if they were two different worlds.
"Director Luo, it's just ahead, on the west bank. That white three-story villa with its own dock and large yard is Xue Jingshan's house."
The detective driving the car pointed to a luxurious building hidden among lush trees on the west side of the lake and said.
Luo Fei narrowed his eyes, his sharp gaze instantly piercing through hundreds of meters to focus on the villa.
His eyesight seemed to be extraordinary; he could clearly see a figure standing in front of a huge floor-to-ceiling window in the direction of the master bedroom on the second floor of the villa, seemingly holding a long cylindrical object and looking towards the village entrance.
It's a telescope.
That man was Xue Shihao!
Xue Shih-hao's heart was in his throat.
Following his grandfather's instructions, he hid at home and kept an eye on the village entrance with binoculars. At first, seeing a large number of villagers surrounding the police car, he felt somewhat relieved and even a little smug.
But what happened next completely exceeded his expectations.
He saw Luo Fei confronting his grandfather and Vice Mayor Fan, saw Vice Mayor Fan being knocked unconscious and pinned down, saw Luo Fei's terrifying slap, saw his grandfather being handcuffed... Every scene was like a heavy hammer hitting his heart.
When he saw the police car speeding towards his home, an overwhelming fear instantly gripped him.
Through the high-powered binoculars, he could even vaguely see the young man's gaze coming from the passenger seat.
That gaze was cold and sharp, as if it could pierce through the lens of a telescope and strike his very soul!
"what!"
Xue Shih-hao was so startled that he let go of the expensive binoculars, which fell to the floor with a thud.
He didn't care anymore; a warm, wet sensation came from his crotch, and he was so scared that he peed himself.
But at that moment, he couldn't care less about that; his instinct for survival overwhelmed everything.
"Run! We have to run!"
The thought was raging in his mind. Grandpa's down, his protector gone, the police were on their way! Staying meant certain death!
He scrambled down the second floor, not even having time to change his wet pants, while screaming wildly.
"Get the car ready! Get the car ready right now!"
There were still two servants and a bodyguard left in the villa. Seeing the young master's terrified state, they panicked as well. The bodyguard reacted faster and rushed to the garage to get the car.
Xue Shihao rushed out of the first-floor gate. In the courtyard, a bright red convertible sports car was already running, emitting a deep and furious roar.
This is his favorite car, and it's extremely fast.
He practically pounced into the driver's seat, and before the bodyguard could even get out and close the door, he slammed the accelerator to the floor!
"Buzz—Boom!!!"
The sports car's tires screeched violently against the ground, emitting white smoke, before it shot off like a red lightning bolt, rushing out of the gate. Instead of following the village road it had come from, it turned onto a relatively narrow path behind the villa that led to the other end of the village.
This was one of the escape routes he had planned out long ago! (End of Chapter)