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Although the arguing and fighting outside were intense, Hong Sheng merely frowned and ignored it. This was outside the pass, in Baoshan District.

Within his territory, from gangsters to government officials, absolutely no one dared to do anything to him.

However, there are always exceptions. For example, the arguing and fighting outside has been going on for quite some time now, and there is no sign of it calming down; on the contrary, it is getting more and more intense.

Hong Sheng couldn't help but feel a little strange. There were already quite a few men responsible for protecting Lao Yi here, and each of them was highly skilled. Three or five ordinary people couldn't even match one of them.

Moreover, his several skilled bodyguards, who he always kept by his side, were also outside.

If these people were all together, they could easily take down even a hundred or so gangsters.

Why can't it be resolved after so long?

Just as he was wondering, the door was pushed open, and a trusted confidant walked to his side and whispered a few words.

"What? The police?" Hong Sheng was somewhat surprised.

"Yes." The subordinate nodded.

"Where did you come from?" Hong Sheng asked again. Are there really such clueless cops in Baoshan District? Daring to mess with them? Don't they want to live in the police force anymore?

"We asked, but they wouldn't tell us," the subordinate shook his head.

"Oh? Are there a lot of people here?" Hong Sheng asked again.

"Not many, only seven or eight."

"Seven or eight?" Hong Sheng's anger flared, his brows furrowing. "You can't even handle seven or eight people?"

"They're police officers, we don't dare to take action, we can only keep them outside..." the subordinate said meekly.

"Coward!" Hong Sheng cursed angrily.

"Mr. Hong, they're being very aggressive, and they look unfamiliar. They don't seem to be police officers from this area. I'm afraid they're up to no good. Why don't you leave through the back door?" the subordinate said kindly.

"Go through the back door?" Hong Sheng sneered, then roared, "Go through your old Mu's back door. Go ahead, let them in. I'd like to see which bastard dares to touch me."

After Hong Sheng finished speaking, he took out his phone and made a call...

Sure enough, the group of policemen entered shortly afterward. There were only seven of them.

By this time, Hong Sheng had finished his call and looked at the leading policeman with a smile: "Officer, what can I do for you?"

"Are you Hong Sheng?" the leading police officer asked in a deep, authoritative voice.

"Yes, that's me. And who are you?" Hong Sheng asked politely.

Hong Sheng understands the principle that the common people should not fight against officials.

However, if it really comes down to a fight, he, who is used to being arrogant, may not be afraid of anyone.

"I am Chu Hanliang from the Criminal Investigation Division of the Shenzhen Public Security Bureau..."

"Oh. Such a grand entrance, I thought you were the director of the Shenzhen Public Security Bureau." Hong Sheng interrupted him with a cold laugh, then said, "Officer Chu, may I ask what business you have with me, Hong Sheng?"

"Hong Sheng, you are suspected of organizing, leading, and participating in a mafia-style organization, several counts of violent assault, and one count of wall-burning. Now, please come with us to assist in the investigation," Chu Hanliang said sternly, pointing at Hong Sheng.

Upon hearing this, Hong Sheng's men's expressions changed drastically. At that moment, they all felt the same way—Master Hong was finished.

To everyone's surprise, Hong Sheng remained unfazed, his smile unchanged: "Oh, Officer Chu, such a serious crime is something I, Hong, truly cannot bear. Are you mistaken? I, Hong, am a first-rate law-abiding citizen."

"You're a law-abiding citizen?" Chu Hanliang sneered. "If you're a law-abiding citizen, then there are no bad people in this world. Enough talk, are you going to come with us on your own, or are we going to take you away?"

"Well...it doesn't seem to be that different, does it?"

"Of course there are. If you come with us willingly, we'll all be respectable, and I won't handcuff you. But if you ask us to take you away, in addition to handcuffing you, we'll also put a black hat on you. And we'll also file another charge against you for obstructing law enforcement."

Chu Hanliang really didn't want to waste his breath arguing with him.

He wished he could handcuff Hong Sheng and stuff him into the pig-cage van immediately. But the problem was that he had come in such a hurry that he hadn't even had time to apply for an arrest warrant or report to his superiors.

"Hey, Officer Chu, are you warning me or threatening me?" Hong Sheng, a former gangster, had dealt with the police his whole life. He was shrewd and cunning, and he could tell at a glance that Chu Hanliang lacked confidence.

"Is there a difference?" Chu Hanliang was confused and subconsciously replied.

"Of course. If it's a warning, then I, Hong, thank you. But if it's a threat, then I'm sorry, my lawyer will send you a lawyer's letter, asking you to go to court as well."

Chu Hanliang had been a criminal investigator for over ten years and had seen countless cunning and treacherous people. But someone like Hong Sheng, who was all smiles and evasive, playing cat and mouse with the law, was a first for him. Immediately, the senior detective Chu's temper flared, and he roared, "Hong Sheng, you better behave yourself. I've seen at least eight hundred, if not a thousand, of people like you every year..."

"Are there really that many?" Hong Sheng interrupted him.

"Damn it." Chu Hanliang almost cursed out of anger. However, he held back and shouted, "Hong Sheng, I'm saying this for the last time, please come back with us to assist in the investigation."

"I'm sorry, Officer Chu, I'm busy right now. If you want to see me, you'll have to make an appointment with my secretary." Hong Sheng smiled sinisterly. "But to be honest, even if you manage to get an appointment, it depends on my mood."

"Hong Sheng, it seems you're going to have to suffer the consequences." Chu Hanliang gritted his teeth and pulled out handcuffs from his body. "I, Chu Hanliang, refuse to believe I can't take you away today."

Upon seeing that Chu Hanliang was about to resort to violence, the group of people blocking the door immediately surged forward, blocking Hong Sheng's way, and a standoff ensued with Chu Hanliang...

"Who's trying to take Mr. Hong away from here?" Just then, a booming voice came from outside, followed by the sound of hurried footsteps.

Clearly, someone has arrived. Judging from the voice and tone, this person is someone of importance. And judging from the footsteps, there are definitely quite a few people coming.

A short while later, the person who had spoken appeared at the door.

A middle-aged man in his forties, wearing a police uniform but no hat, with a slightly balding head and a large, bulbous nose on his oily face, was followed by dozens of armed police officers.

Chu Hanliang looked up and couldn't help but feel a little alarmed. This person was indeed someone of great importance—Ma Zhaojian, the director of the Baoshan District Public Security Bureau.

"Director Ma, hello." Although Chu Hanliang came from the municipal bureau, in terms of professional title, he was still one level lower than the head of this district.

Ma Zhaojian was also taken aback when he saw Chu Hanliang. He thought to himself, "How did Hong Sheng manage to provoke this guy? This guy is notoriously difficult to deal with."

"Isn't this Captain Chu from the Municipal Public Security Bureau? Hello, hello, long time no see." Ma Zhaojian greeted Chu Hanliang with a smile, then feigned surprise, "Captain Chu, what brings you to Baoshan District? I didn't hear that the Municipal Public Security Bureau was sending people down to handle a case."

Chu Hanliang knew things were going to go wrong as soon as he heard the tone. Ma Zhaojian had given him a hard time from the start. Clearly, he was going to use the issue of paperwork as leverage.

Having no other choice, Chu Hanliang recounted the events leading up to the victim's report.

After listening, Ma Zhaojian nodded: "Well, since the incident happened within my jurisdiction, I'll take over the case. Captain Chu, I'll have someone go with you to complete the handover procedures in a bit."

"No way." Chu Hanliang refused decisively. Once his stubborn temper flared up, he didn't care about superiors or superiors above him, and bluntly said, "The reason the victim didn't report the case in Baoshan District is because he was afraid that someone would abuse their power."

"Huh? Captain Chu, what do you mean by that?" Ma Zhaojian immediately seized on the grammatical error in Chu Hanliang's words.

Chu Hanliang then realized he had been too impulsive; such words should never have been spoken. However, a thought struck him, and he changed his approach: "Director Ma, I'm sorry, I was merely relaying the victim's words. And I also think her words were too subjective. But since the victim has said so, do you think it would be best for Director Ma to avoid suspicion and prevent gossip?"

"Captain Chu, I don't like what you're saying. I, Ma Zhaojian, am upright and honest, and I only enforce the law impartially. I'm not afraid of gossip. Besides, this case happened in my Baoshan District, and I have the responsibility and obligation to investigate it thoroughly." Ma Zhaojian concluded firmly, "Captain Chu, say no more, please transfer the case."

Chu Hanliang secretly groaned. It seemed that Ma Zhaojian was determined to abandon all pretense of civility and protect Hong Sheng.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "Director Ma, how about this, let me ask my superiors first before we discuss it further, okay?"

"Of course, this definitely needs to be reported to higher authorities." Ma Zhaojian said, a hint of undisguised joy on his face. He had already learned that the case had not yet been closed by the Municipal Public Security Bureau, and the higher-ups were unaware of it. In other words, Chu Hanliang's actions this time were unauthorized actions outside the designated area.

If Chu Hanliang were to seek instructions at this point, what would he get besides a good scolding and obediently handing over the case?