novelraw Chapter 224 - 215: Like a Frightened Bird
Chapter 224 - 215: Like a Frightened Bird
Chapter 224: Chapter 215: Like a Frightened Bird"Don’t worry, Director Gao. I’ve set up tight controls at every intersection. It won’t be long before we capture Zheng Haonan and bring him to justice!" Inspector Liu said.
"Hmm, I’ll give you three days to close the case. We can’t drag this out for too long. Pin it on Zheng Haonan if you can. These people are no good; they deserve what they got. You understand what I mean, right?" Gao Mufeng looked at Inspector Liu with a meaningful glance.
"Understood. Rest assured." Inspector Liu nodded, fully aware of Gao Mufeng’s intent. Even though it was a homicide case, the victims were a few thugs. They could either sensationalize it or let it quietly pass.
Qi Manlin, standing to the side, felt slightly relieved after hearing Gao Mufeng’s stance. At least Gao Mufeng wasn’t putting too much pressure on them, allowing for a quick resolution. And since there was no evidence, the matter would certainly be downplayed, as Gao Mufeng suggested, by attributing it to Zheng Haonan.
"Alright, that’s it for now. I’m going out to explain to the reporters outside." Gao Mufeng said as he turned and left the foot bath city with the city bureau leadership team.
As Director of the Wancheng Bureau, Gao Mufeng naturally had to present his stance to the public and reporters, or else who knows what version of the story might circulate? As an official, you first have to satisfy the public’s curiosity!
At the entrance of the foot bath city, Gao Mufeng explained in a friendly manner to the gathered crowd, clearly stating his position to sternly punish criminals and create a clean living space for the people of Wancheng!
The next day, the newspapers were full of praise for Gao Mufeng again. After all, Gao Mufeng was the leader, and as long as nothing excessive happened, reporters would naturally write in his favor. No fool would want to offend the chief of the Wancheng police!
Qi Manlin and Inspector Liu investigated the scene and brought all of the relevant personnel from Kangyu Foot Bath City back to the police station. None of those guys at Kangyu Foot Bath City had clean hands. Once they started investigating, there were bound to be issues, with conviction sentences of three to five years easily expected!
Qi Manlin interrogated until after 1 a.m., while Inspector Liu worked overtime, leading