Rebirth: She is Ready for a Counterattack!-Chapter 269 - 268: The Director Arrives (Third Update)
"Deputy Captain Xing, are you sure you want to meddle in other people’s business?"
Zhang Minghan didn’t back down at all, and the people around him began to wonder what to do.
Those who followed Zhang Minghan naturally thought that after he took office, they could cling to his power. However, those siding with Xing Tao also knew that even if they tried to cozy up to Zhang Minghan, they would inevitably be seen as Xing Tao’s cronies and end up being sidelined.
So, it was impossible for them to change sides now; everyone had a clear stance.
Honestly, Xing Tao was nervous, but he still chose to take a gamble. He couldn’t believe that such a young woman could spin such a big lie, nor did she need to. The truth of the matter could be verified with just a phone call.
So this was indeed a gamble.
"Captain Zhang, I’m just speaking the truth, and abiding by the rules. I haven’t said anything wrong."
Zhang Minghan sneered, "You better not regret this!"
Xing Tao’s smiling face was full of cheer, and his nickname "Smiling Tiger" wasn’t without reason.
"Why would I regret it?"
"What if I refuse?"
"Heh, this isn’t up to you. This is a police station, not your home. I will get involved. Go and uncuff Han Xiao from the radiator."
Xing Tao said to his own people.
The person behind him immediately headed to the detention room. Han Xiao was lounging against the radiator, looking completely unconcerned. Watching Gu Xiaoqing stirring things up, he was actually feeling rather smug, thinking to himself, no wonder the big brother values this woman; she’s impressive. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦
If Gu Xiaoqing knew that while she was racking her brains to save this man from distress, Han Xiao was only thinking this, she might have just left him to his fate.
"How dare you. He’s my suspect; you have no right to interfere."
Zhang Minghan wasn’t afraid to fall out completely.
Xing Tao waved his hand, "It’s just uncuffing him; I’m not letting him go. This is in line with our procedure. I’m not interfering."
Someone had already unlocked Han Xiao’s handcuffs, and Han Xiao smiled, saying to the officer who freed him, "If it’s convenient, I’d like to make a call. It was Captain Zhang who brought me in, right? I should really thank you for your impartial enforcement."
"No way! You’re a suspect; what gives you the right to make a call?"
Zhang Minghan directly refused.
Han Xiao laughed, and that smile was like a fierce lion facing its prey, bloodthirsty and ferocious, which immediately reassured Xing Tao. This was more like it.
"Can I make a call? I’m not a suspect."
Gu Xiaoqing interjected.
Zhang Minghan wanted to hit someone; this woman was here just to mess things up.
"Of course, you can."
Xing Tao personally led Gu Xiaoqing to a nearby desk, picked up the phone, and handed it to her, his friendly demeanor making people question why Xing Tao was doing this.
Many were speculating about what Xing Tao was trying to achieve.
After all, going head-to-head with Zhang Minghan, everyone knew who was behind him. Wasn’t this just asking for trouble?
But as adults, everyone thought differently. Since Xing Tao dared to go all out, perhaps there was an incredible background or backing behind this issue.
Zhang Minghan also felt something was off and signaled to someone beside him, who immediately went to investigate Gu Xiaoqing and Han Xiao’s identities.
"Who are you?"
An ominous voice came from the other end of the line, and Gu Xiaoqing was taken aback. This voice was different from Lu Qi’s enthusiastic voice from the other day. She shouldn’t have dialed the wrong number.
"I’m Gu Xiaoqing, a friend of Fang Shaohan."
Gu Xiaoqing could only introduce herself in this way, even though it seemed like she was using Fang Shaohan’s name as a facade. But if she didn’t say it, she feared Lu Qi would simply hang up after hearing her name.
Indeed, there was a trace of mocking disdain in the response, "Oh, it’s you. What do you want?"
"Han Xiao and I are at such-and-such police station. You’d better come by." Gu Xiaoqing didn’t want to explain further, as explanations couldn’t clarify anything at this point.
"Han Xiao is with you?"
Lu Qi asked in surprise.
"That’s right."
Gu Xiaoqing answered succinctly.
"I’ll be there in ten minutes."
The call ended.
It fell silent around them; no one knew what was said on the phone, but everyone watched Gu Xiaoqing’s expression.
Hoping to discern something.
Xing Tao was anxious to ask something, but he couldn’t find the right words.
This involved his own life and death.
"Now that the call is over, can we proceed with the questioning?"
Zhang Minghan wanted to pry open Gu Xiaoqing’s mouth and find out more details; at least he couldn’t remain completely in the dark, which put him at a disadvantage.
Dealing with a girl who knew nothing, surely police interrogation techniques could handle a woman?
Xing Tao had heard about the ten minutes and stood firm, unwilling to back down.
Things had come to this; there was no turning back for him. It was either he stepped up, crushed Zhang Minghan underfoot today, and completely shattered him, or he declared an end to this struggle today.
There was no third option.
"Let’s wait a bit; it’s only ten minutes."
Xing Tao refused to budge.
Zhang Minghan glanced at Xing Tao sideways. Even if Gu Xiaoqing had backing, could it possibly be more significant than the person behind him? That person was already an influential figure in the city, not fearing anyone’s provocation. Although not invincible, they didn’t need to bow to anyone.
Could Xing Tao truly believe that a mere phone call could overturn everything?
Two minutes later, not even ten minutes had passed, when Director Hao Jiangshan entered the office near the detention room. Seeing the tension between the two opposing groups, his face sank like black iron.
As soon as he spotted Han Xiao in the detention room, Director Hao felt a silent agony.
He thought it was a joke.
But it was real.
With a quick gesture, someone behind him immediately opened the door to the detention room, and Director Hao accompanied a smile, saying to Han Xiao, "Mr. Han, look at this, it’s the case of the flood washing away the Dragon King’s temple, a family not recognizing family, just some short-sighted subordinates who didn’t recognize you. Come, come, sorry for the trouble, here, sit."
He even personally brought a chair for Han Xiao, pulling him out.
Han Xiao shook the handcuff on his wrist, smilingly asking, "Director Hao, please don’t say we’re family. Family don’t get handcuffed. If my grandfather knew, he’d be worried sick."
Director Hao glared at his subordinates, "Hurry up and release Mr. Han from the handcuffs."
The subordinate swiftly unlocked them.
Han Xiao sat on the chair, reaching into his pockets, trying to find a cigarette. After checking both up and down, he realized he was wearing pajamas, with no cigarettes in sight.
Seeing this, Director Hao immediately pulled out a cigarette from his pocket, lit one, and handed it to Han Xiao.
