Villain? No, I'll catch up with the protagonist after passing the civil service exam.

The garden was so quiet that only the chirping of crickets could be heard, yet the atmosphere was so awkward that it made one want to curl their toes.

Before Lu Mingze could even throw away the awl in his hand, he was caught red-handed by his own younger brother. He maintained his composed posture, his smile as stiff as if he had just had two pounds of Botox injected, cold sweat trickling down his temples and dripping onto the collar of his expensive handmade suit.

The bodyguards were terrified and squatted on the ground, too scared to move, like a group of mushrooms waiting to be harvested.

"Car repair?"

Lu Jingyan toyed with the sharp awl in his hand, his fingertips lightly tracing the pointed tip, letting out a soft snort. "Brother, if I remember correctly, that CEO Wang drives a Rolls-Royce Phantom, right? You're planning to use this thing to fix its run-flat tires?"

Lu Mingze swallowed hard, forcing a defense: "This...this is to improve his practical skills! Besides, the business world is like a battlefield. I was letting him cool down a bit, how can that be called a crime? This is...tactical interference!"

"Tactical interference?"

Lu Jingyan shook his head, a cold, rational light flashing in his eyes hidden behind his glasses.

According to Article 275 of the Criminal Law, anyone who intentionally damages public or private property, where the amount involved is relatively large or there are other serious circumstances, shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than three years, criminal detention, or a fine.

He approached step by step, his police uniform gleaming coldly in the moonlight, exuding an overwhelming sense of oppression.

"A single custom run-flat tire for a Rolls-Royce Phantom costs around 50,000. If you're planning to puncture four, that's 200,000. Dude, that's not just 'relatively large,' it's 'huge.'"

Lu Mingze was forced to retreat repeatedly until his back hit the Podocarpus macrophyllus tree, leaving him with nowhere to go.

"No... Second brother, are you serious?"

Lu Mingze finally panicked, his voice trembling, "I'm your brother! Your own brother! We were born of the same mother! You're going to arrest me for a few broken tires? Have you forgotten who took the blame for you when we were kids? Who took you to sneak snacks?"

"One thing at a time."

Lu Jingyan's expression remained unchanged, unmoved by the family appeal. "When you were little, stealing snacks was a family matter, but now that you're puncturing someone's tires, that's a criminal case. It's precisely because you're my brother that I have to arrest you myself. I wouldn't feel comfortable letting someone else do it."

worried?

Lu Mingze was stunned for a moment, and before he could react to what those words meant, he saw Lu Jingyan pull out the silver bracelet that made his heart pound from behind his waist.

A soft "click" sounded.

Lu Jingyan skillfully fastened the cold metal buckle to Lu Mingze's left wrist, then pulled over his right hand and fastened it as well.

In that instant, Lu Mingze's worldview collapsed.

He, the dignified president of the Lu Group, a domineering CEO worth billions, was actually handcuffed by his own younger brother in his own backyard!

The bodyguards standing nearby were staring wide-eyed, wanting to step forward but not daring to, exchanging bewildered glances.

"Second Young Master...this...this is the Eldest Young Master! Could you please make an exception?" The bodyguard captain pleaded, forcing himself to speak up.

Lu Jingyan gave him a cold glance, as if he were looking at the next suspect.

"Make an exception? You lot are accomplices, suspected of committing a crime together. Considering it hasn't been carried out yet, it's considered criminal preparation. Disappear immediately, go back and copy the 'Public Security Administration Punishment Law' ten times, and hand it to me tomorrow morning. Otherwise, I'll arrest you all."

"Yes, yes, yes! It will disappear now!"

The bodyguards were overjoyed and didn't care about their boss's life or death. They ran faster than rabbits, and in the blink of an eye, only the two brothers were left in the garden.

Lu Mingze watched his men disappear in a flash, grinding his teeth in anger: "These ungrateful bastards! Deduct their wages! They absolutely have to deduct their wages!"

"Stop shouting, save your energy."

Lu Jingyan pushed up his glasses, tugged at the chain in the middle of the handcuffs like he was leading a disobedient child, and said, "Let's go, Mr. Lu. My police motorcycle is outside. I'm sorry to trouble you to squeeze in."

"A motorcycle? Or a police motorcycle?"

Lu Mingze's eyes widened, his face full of resistance. "No way! This is too embarrassing! How will I ever face anyone in this industry again if word gets out? I want to ride in my Maybach! I want a driver!"

"Afraid of being embarrassed?"

Lu Jingyan stopped and turned to look at him, a half-smile playing on her lips. "Why weren't you ashamed when you punctured someone's tires? Even elementary school kids wouldn't stoop to such a tactic. How did you even come up with that? If you're after thrills, then go all the way."

After saying that, he ignored Lu Mingze's protests and dragged him to the back door.

The black and white police motorcycle sat silently in the night. Although its red and blue flashing lights were not on, it still exuded a chilling aura.

Lu Jingyan got into the car and tossed the helmet to Lu Mingze.

"Put it on. It's a 200 yuan fine for not wearing a helmet. You've already been arrested, so don't add to my workload."

Holding the helmet with the police badge, Lu Mingze looked at his younger brother sitting in front of him with his upright back. The grievances and anger he had been feeling suddenly became somewhat subtle.

How come he never noticed before that his good-for-nothing younger brother, who was just wasting his time, was actually so...handsome in a police uniform?

That cold, ruthless, and businesslike demeanor was more domineering than any other CEO he had ever met!

"What? Do I have to help you put it on?" Lu Jingyan urged impatiently.

"I'll wear it! I'll wear it myself!"

Lu Mingze quickly put the helmet on his head and clumsily climbed onto the back seat. Because his hands were handcuffed in front of him, he could only awkwardly wrap his elbows around Lu Jingyan's waist.

"Hold on tight."

Lu Jingyan twisted the throttle, and the motorcycle roared to life, shooting off like an arrow.

The night wind howled, and the scenery on both sides rushed past.

Lu Mingze pressed himself tightly against his younger brother's back, feeling the warmth and undeniable strength emanating from him.

Although his wrists felt cold, he felt a strange sense of security.

Is this what it feels like to be protected by the state apparatus? Even though he exists as the "target of attack".

"Hey, second brother."

Lu Mingze pressed his face against Lu Jingyan's back, his voice muffled through the helmet, "You know... if I go in, could I be in the same room as Gu Yanchen? That kid still owes me a meal."

Lu Jingyan, who was driving, almost lost his grip on the handlebars.

This thought process is truly worthy of an older brother.

"Dream on." Lu Jingyan stared straight ahead, his voice cold. "Detention centers are categorized according to the severity of the case. He's guilty of disorderly conduct, while you're guilty of intentional damage to property. Moreover, yours was an attempted crime, a minor offense, so you'll get at most five days of administrative detention. His case is criminal detention; you two are on completely different levels."

"Oh? Wouldn't that make me lose face?"

Lu Mingze was actually a little disappointed. "So I'm not even as legally illiterate as Gu Yanchen?"

"..."

Lu Jingyan was utterly speechless. He suddenly felt that arresting this guy might be the right thing to do; at least it would quiet down those domineering CEO quotes in his head for a few days.

The motorcycle sped along and soon arrived at the entrance of the Municipal Bureau.

Because of the previous live-streaming incident, although it was late at night, the police station was still brightly lit, and many media outlets and online celebrities were still staking out the area, trying to capture firsthand news.

When the familiar police motorcycle stopped and the man in a suit and ties wearing handcuffs was seen on the back seat, the crowd erupted in cheers.

"Holy crap! Who's that? They look so familiar!"

"My God! That's Lu Mingze, the eldest son of the Lu Group! Lu Jingyan's older brother!"

"This is insane! Officer Lu has really gone mad! He's even arresting his own brother! What kind of 'sacrificing family for the greater good' scenario is this?"

"Quick, take a picture! Quick, take a picture! This will definitely be tomorrow's headline!"

The flashes went off wildly, and the clicking of camera shutters filled the air.

Lu Mingze got out of the car, initially a little hesitant, but upon seeing so many cameras, his domineering CEO DNA, ingrained in his bones, instantly kicked in.

Instead of dodging, he straightened his back, naturally straightened his slightly messy hair in front of the camera, and then raised his handcuffed hands and actually waved at the camera!

"Hello everyone, I'm Lu Mingze. There's been some misunderstanding tonight, but I believe the law is just."

His face held a mixture of nonchalance and indulgence. "My younger brother just started working, but he's quite skilled. Even if I make a mistake, he never tolerates it. This selfless spirit deserves everyone's praise."

Onlookers: "???"

Lu Jingyan: "..."

He grabbed Lu Mingze, who was striking a pose, and dragged him into the station with a dark expression.

"Enough talk, go inside and give your statement!"

Lu Mingze was pulled along, staggering, still shouting, "Hey, hey, hey! Let me say a few more words! You there, take a good picture of my profile just now, we need it for the press release tomorrow!"

As I entered the lobby, Lei Ting, who was on duty, was holding a bowl of instant noodles. Upon seeing this, he spat the noodles out of his nose.

"Cough cough cough! Xiao Lu! You...you really brought your brother here?"

Lei Ting stared wide-eyed at Lu Jingyan, who looked completely innocent, and then at Lu Mingze, who was beaming with excitement as if he had come to inspect the work. He felt that his career had been greatly impacted.

"Team Leader Lei."

Lu Jingyan saluted, pressed Lu Mingze down into the interrogation chair, and spoke in a calm tone, as if he were handing in homework:

"Suspect Lu Mingze is suspected of attempted intentional damage to property. He was caught red-handed, and these are the tools used in the crime—two specially made high-hardness awls."

He slammed the two awls onto the table with a crisp "clang".

Lu Mingze sat in the chair, looking around curiously. When he saw Gu Yanchen, who was looking dejected in the interrogation room next door, his eyes lit up instantly.

"Hey! Old Gu! Still awake?"

Lu Mingze waved the handcuffs excitedly and greeted them, "What a coincidence! I'm in too! Shall we sit at the same table?"