Chapter 920: Chapter 920: Bai Wenrou Is Suspended
Li Kangming’s face was gloomy and his voice was harsh as he said, “Captain Bai, what you said is just your personal speculation, and I can understand that! But you cannot take coincidences as evidence, nor can you treat me as a criminal to interrogate. This is an insult and contempt to my character, and I refuse to accept it, nor will I ever agree.”
“I can only say that I have done nothing to wrong Director Zheng, and I don’t know how to explain it to make you believe! If you think I’m a suspect in this matter, you can report it to the prosecutor’s office. I am ready to accept any investigation at any time!”
Li Kangming promised solemnly, displaying an attitude of righteous indignation.
Bai Wenrou withdrew her gaze, her voice cold as she said, “Deputy Director Li, there’s no need for you to rush to state your position. I will get to the bottom of this matter. I will not wrong any good person, but neither will I let any shameless villain with a guilty conscience get away!”
“We shall wait and see!”
After throwing out this cold remark, she turned and headed to the door.
“Captain Bai, wait a moment.”
Behind her, Li Kangming spoke up.
“Deputy Director Li, what else do you have to say?”
Bai Wenrou stopped, asking coolly without turning her head.
“Captain Bai, because of the situation with Old Zheng, you will also be placed under supervision these days and be suspended for review. This is a decision from above! So, please voluntarily hand over your credentials and sidearm before the end of your shift today.” Li Kangming said in a deep voice.
Upon hearing this, Bai Wenrou’s delicate body trembled. She abruptly turned around to look at Li Kangming, her expression changing several times.
After a moment of silence, she regained her composure and said calmly, “I understand. I will comply with the decision from above.”
Having said that, she didn’t linger any longer and briskly left Li Kangming’s office.
…
An hour later.
In an independent office within the East Sea City government building.
A well-dressed middle-aged man in his early forties, wearing glasses and a black suit, was leisurely sitting behind a mahogany desk, holding a freshly brewed cup of Dragon Well tea, sipping it slowly.
Knock, knock, knock.
At this moment, the sound of knocking on the door was heard. He placed the teacup aside, speaking in a calm and unhurried manner, “Come in.”
Creak!
The office door was pushed open, and a formally dressed person obviously dressed as a secretary walked in slowly, respectfully saying to the middle-aged man, “Leader Cui, Officer Bai has arrived.”
“Oh, let her in,” Cui Zhonglin said casually.
Upon hearing this, the male secretary nodded in agreement, turned back to the office door, and made a gesture of invitation, “Officer Bai, Leader Cui invites you in.”
Having changed out of her police uniform, Bai Wenrou, now dressed in casual attire, thanked the male secretary and walked into the office with her hands in her pockets.
Coming in front of Cui Zhonglin, she lowered her arms, saluted, and said apologetically, “Uncle Cui, I am really sorry! At this critical juncture, I know it’s highly inappropriate to bother you, but I have no other options and have to seek your help!”
Cui Zhonglin smiled slightly, pointed to the chair next to the desk, and said, “It’s okay, sit down and tell me what’s going on.”
Bai Wenrou nodded, followed the suggestion, sat down, and after weighing her words, she tentatively said, “Uncle Cui, you must know about our Director Zheng’s situation! You don’t mind if I talk to you about this, do you?”
“If I minded, I wouldn’t have let you in. Go ahead and speak your mind without any reservations!” Cui Zhonglin smiled.
Hearing this, Bai Wenrou felt a little relieved, took a deep breath, and solemnly said to Cui Zhonglin, “Director Cui, our Director Zheng has been wronged! Although he is my uncle, I am convinced he would never do such a thing; someone is framing him!”
Cui Zhonglin said, “Xiao Rou, you are also a police officer, and you should know that everything must be based on evidence! So what you’re saying to me is of no use, and it’s of no use saying it to anyone else either!”
“Without evidence, even if I believe that Old Zheng is being framed, even if everyone in your department believes him, it would still be to no avail! In the eyes of the law, this hurdle will never be crossed, and Old Zheng will not be able to clear his name.”
Cui Zhonglin sighed and said seriously, “So, the only way to save Old Zheng right now is to find evidence proving his innocence! Only in doing so can we, who believe in him, help him overturn the conviction; otherwise, everything is futile! Do you understand what I mean?”
“I… I understand, Uncle Cui.”
Bai Wenrou said, her eyes dim, lightly biting her lip.
In fact, she had long anticipated this result. Without evidence, no one would possibly help Zheng Guofeng, nor would anyone be willing to do so!
“But…”
Bai Wenrou showed a hint of embarrassment and said through gritted teeth, “Because of my uncle, my authority has also been revoked, and I can’t exercise the privileges of a police officer. Many matters are difficult to pursue, making evidence gathering even more challenging!”
“I’m sorry, but I can’t help you with that either.”
Cui Zhonglin shook his head, indicating his inability to help:
“Although I am the executive deputy leader of the municipal bureau, I can’t misuse my authority to give you an inside track, can I? That would be a serious violation of discipline!”
After saying this, he thought for a moment before adding, “However, I can make a call to the prosecutor’s department, asking them to handle the case impartially and thoroughly investigate it! After all, Old Zheng has served the public and made significant contributions over the years, greatly reducing crime in this area! Therefore, if he is truly being framed, this matter must be thoroughly investigated, and Old Zheng must not be wronged.”
Gratitude shone in Bai Wenrou’s eyes.
“Uncle Cui, thank you so much! I entrust everything to you.”
Since the other party had spoken to this degree, she naturally couldn’t insist further and quickly expressed her thanks.
After all, Cui Zhonglin, being in this position, couldn’t offer too much help, and reaching this level was already very satisfying for her!
…
After leaving the municipal government building, Bai Wenrou wore a pensive expression, uncertain about what she was pondering as she walked toward the parking area.
“Miss Wenrou.”
At this moment, a shout came from across the street.
This startled Bai Wenrou, who was deep in thought. She looked up.
She saw ahead to her right, on the road, a flashy Lamborghini sports car, and next to the car door was a young man wearing sunglasses, waving and shouting at her.
Seeing Bai Wenrou look at him, the young man in sunglasses immediately walked over!
Upon seeing this young man, Bai Wenrou frowned, her already unsightly expression becoming even more displeased.
It was evident that she was unimpressed by this young man!
The young man was named Dai Chao, a son from the upper circles of East Sea, who had pursued her a while ago.
He was later ‘honorably’ sent to the hospital by Bai Wenrou, where he stayed for a few weeks and didn’t dare blatantly pester her after that. Bai Wenrou thought the matter had come to an end!
But unexpectedly, in recent times, this guy, for unknown reasons, reappeared before her again.
He would frequently show up in front of her, much to Bai Wenrou’s annoyance!