novelraw Chapter 143: I Am The One Who Tells You
Chapter 143: I Am The One Who Tells You
"Why do they want to arrest Liu Nan?"
"Who dares to arrest Liu Nan, the distinguished Young Master Liu."
"But it doesn’t seem to be a fake, does it?"
"Who knows? Maybe this Liu Nan really did commit a crime?"
"Do you feel like today’s events are not simple?"
"I definitely sense that something unusual has happened, otherwise how could it be so quiet today?"
...It’s strange for anyone, the son of the esteemed Chief of Police to be arrested by a Deputy Chief—this is simply unbelievable no matter how you look at it!
"How could this happen!" Hearing the conversation between Zhou Yang and Liu Nan, Wang Xiaojun knew his job was gone. The matter had escalated to such a degree that there was no chance of salvaging the situation. He decided it was best to inform the General Manager immediately, wrap up affairs, and then leave this place with a clear conscience. Thinking this, Wang Xiaojun quickly headed to the General Manager’s office. He had to notify the General Manager to contact the Chief!
If Director Liu Jilong didn’t arrive in time, there would be a serious problem!
"You heard right, I’m here to arrest you today! Someone has filed a report accusing you of the crime of intentional assault," Zhou Yang looked around at the people seated at the table, ignoring their reactions and shouted again!
That was the effect he wanted—the more onlookers the better. After shouting, Zhou Yang stood still, waiting for Liu Nan to explode in rage, letting the situation get out of control to attract even more people. This was a popular seafood restaurant in Tianhai City, a place that was never short of patrons, especially the preferred dining spot for many influential figures.
As long as Liu Nan lost control, things would be much easier to handle!
Lin Feng was right there, watching Zhou Yang’s performance with great satisfaction. Arresting this Liu Nan wasn’t the primary goal; it was to create a major impact. Obviously, this principle had been well implemented by Zhou Yang. As the situation was on the brink of chaos, it was probably time for Mayor Leng to take action, steering the incident onto the right track!
"Damn it, Zhou Yang, did you come here to deliberately wreck my place? You’d better get out now!" Liu Nan was furious. Had Zhou Yang been bitten by a rabid dog today? He was hell-bent on arresting him. This meal had become unbearable because of Zhou Yang!
Do you know who all these people here today are? They are all well-known figures from Tianhai. If you didn’t come here to deliberately ruin my scene, then what did you come for? If I don’t reclaim this scene today and make you apologize, then I will no longer carry the Liu surname!
Zhou Yang, you’re just a Deputy Chief of Police. What are you so proud of, daring to challenge me in front of everyone like this? Although Zhou Yang is really acting out of character today, seemingly quite odd, who am I? I’m Liu Nan! What guts do you have to confront me!
"Get out, do you know who all these people dining here are? Making a scene here!"
"Starting trouble at a time like this, get out now."
"Do you have any idea who we all are in this circle, and yet you dare arrest Liu Nan, what are you thinking?"
"We’ve never heard of anyone daring to make trouble while we’re eating, what’s going on today!"
"It’s just some old cop, what’s so great about that, hurry up and leave!"
...
The circle of people at the table, hearing Zhou Yang shout again, knew this was for real and not a joke. They all became agitated, pointing at Zhou Yang and yelling!
All the diners here were the well-known young masters of Tianhai City. This group of people together had immense influence; they were used to people being obsequious towards them, never expecting someone would dare to pick a fight during their meal, let alone come to arrest Liu Nan. Wasn’t this the biggest joke under the heavens? When had these young elites ever endured such an affront!
Thinking this, several fortified by alcohol threw their glasses at Zhou Yang’s feet, then pointed arrogantly towards the door, motioning for Zhou Yang to leave immediately!
The few people by the door, seeing the situation unfold, were a bit stunned. It looked like this cop was serious about arresting Liu Nan today. What on earth was he thinking? Could Liu Nan even be arrested, just based on the fact that his father was Liu Jilong? In the entire Tianhai, no one dared to lay a finger on him! The Liu Family was an evergreen in the political landscape of Tianhai, and that implied more than enough, the audacity of someone daring to act against Liu Nan was simply unthinkable!
"Is this even real?"
"Am I dreaming?"
"Get ready, it’s about to start!"
"Let’s step back a bit and avoid getting caught in the crossfire!"
...
The noise here grew louder and louder. The hotel’s soundproofing wasn’t very good, and finally, the noise irritated the guests in the neighboring rooms until they, one after another, stepped out of their private rooms to see what was going on. The Yuehai Seafood Restaurant had never had any incidents before—why was there such a commotion today that people couldn’t even dine in peace?
When the guests from both sides left their private rooms and saw so many people gathered at one doorway, they were stunned. What on earth was happening? Could it be that someone had drunk too much? They hurried over and, looking inside, were utterly shocked. How could it be those two? What was going on?
Those who could afford to dine here were not ordinary people; a table could cost tens of thousands, not an amount everyone could afford. So most guests recognized each other, or at least were familiar with each other’s faces. When they saw Liu Nan confronting an older policeman, everyone was dumfounded. Liu Nan was the son of Police Chief Liu Jilong, and he was confronting a policeman—that made no sense at all!
"That’s Zhou Yang, the Executive Deputy Director of the police department. What is he doing here, arguing with Liu Nan? Does anyone know what this is all about?" asked a middle-aged man with a prominent beer belly, recognizing Zhou Yang. He couldn’t help but query a few people at the door. The situation was so bizarre—a Deputy Director and the son of the Police Chief in a standoff. What was happening?
"That old policeman is here to arrest Liu Nan. They say Liu Nan deliberately injured someone and someone reported it!" a young man replied to the middle-aged man.
"What? Zhou Yang is here to arrest Liu Nan?"
"How is that possible? Does Zhou Yang not want his job anymore?"
"Who would dare mess with the Liu Family in Tianhai?"
"Liu Jilong is so protective over Liu Nan, isn’t this stirring up a hornet’s nest?"
"What has gotten into Liu Nan today? How dare he do this!"
"Isn’t this just madness? Picking a fight with the Liu Family for no good reason!"
The people originally dining in the neighboring room had stopped eating and were now crowding the doorway, watching the developments inside. A few people thought to go in and try to mediate, but upon weighing their own status, they decided not to approach. This situation wasn’t something ordinary people could resolve; only someone like Liu Jilong or a higher-ranking official had a say in this matter.
A group of people in the hallway kept discussing the situation inside, utterly perplexed by the day’s events.
Nobody noticed one cell phone frantically snapping away. Feng Xiaole couldn’t be happier, as this type of situation was a rare opportunity. If he posted this online, he’d become famous. With this thought, he became more and more elated, pretending to make a call while he continued to take pictures...
Upon receiving Wang Xiaojun’s notification, Manager Wu Xiao was so terrified he almost collapsed. If something happened to Liu Nan inside his restaurant, he wouldn’t be able to shoulder the responsibility. He immediately steadied his nerves and made a call to Liu Jilong.
"Director Liu, Young Master Liu is dining in our restaurant, but now the police have come to arrest him. They say Young Master Liu deliberately injured someone, and an argument has broken out. What should we do?"
"What? Someone’s arresting my son? Hold them off for me; I’ll be right there!" Liu Jilong, upon hearing that someone was arresting his son, couldn’t believe his ears. Who would dare to arrest the son of the Police Chief? It seemed like a ridiculous international joke, but regardless, he needed to go and see for himself. He couldn’t fathom who in Tianhai had the gall to do so.
After hearing the dial tone, Manager Wu Xiao rushed out of his office and sprinted towards the Black Tortoise Hall. He couldn’t afford to delay—if Liu Nan was taken away, he’d truly be in trouble!
Arriving at the Black Tortoise Hall, he saw four police officers preparing to arrest Liu Nan, which nearly made him faint. He thought to himself, I’m just an employee. Each of these individuals here is someone I can’t afford to offend. Why on earth cause such a scene in my place?
"Liu Nan, nothing you say today will change anything. You must come with me to the station for questioning!" Zhou Yang felt it was about the right time, especially with the onlookers gathered around. After a quick assessment, he assumed Liu Jilong would also arrive before long. It was time to close the net!
"Zhou Yang, I’m right here. If you have the guts, come and arrest me. And who accused me of bodily harm?" Liu Nan stood unflinchingly by the table. The indignation inside him was ablaze; what kind of day was this? Being confronted by the police over a meal—how infuriating!
And the person stirring up trouble was Zhou Yang of all people. He couldn’t understand what Zhou Yang was thinking to treat him this way. Did he want to retire early?
What vexed him the most were the people who reported him. Everyone in Tianhai knew he was the son of the Police Chief Liu Jilong, and yet, someone had the audacity to report him. And Zhou Yang had the nerve to take it seriously and come to arrest him—what was going on? Had everyone taken the wrong pill today, or gone insane?
"Who reported you isn’t important. What’s important is that I am taking you in now. Don’t blame me for using force if you don’t cooperate," Zhou Yang asserted, his face a picture of righteousness as he continued to press Liu Nan. Glancing at Lin Feng from the corner of his eye and seeing him nod, Zhou Yang felt reassured. He felt braver, knowing that today, the fall of Liu Jilong and his son hinged on his actions. Whatever happened, it had to be done cleanly.
"I’m the one who reported you!" Lin Feng, sensing Liu Nan’s rage needed just a bit more fuel, made a stand in the doorway. He glared at Liu Nan and threw out five words.