Super Soldier in the City-Chapter 197: Officer Lin with a Super Sense of Justice

Chapter 197: Chapter 197: Officer Lin with a Super Sense of Justice

"Are you driving?" As Lin Qiong walked out of the gym’s main entrance, she turned her head to ask Li Yifei.

"Yes," Li Yifei immediately replied.

"Then let’s take your car," Lin Qiong nodded her head.

Li Yifei led Lin Qiong to his car, and upon seeing the flashy Porsche, Lin Qiong snorted, "Wow, you’re actually driving a luxury car worth millions."

Li Yifei opened the car door, saying, "How could I afford such an expensive car? This is our boss’s."

"Is it that female neighbor who lives next to you?" Lin Qiong sat down in the car, first inspecting its interior with a hint of envy in her eyes—obviously a car enthusiast—but then she quickly pursed her lips.

"It’s hers," Li Yifei didn’t deny it.

"Who exactly is she? Why is she so good to you? Lending you a luxury car worth millions just like that, ordinary people wouldn’t be so willing."

Li Yifei shrugged his shoulders and laughed, "You’re a police officer, and even you don’t know who she is, how could I? All I know is that she’s very wealthy."

"Hmph!" Lin Qiong was quite dissatisfied with such a response. That woman was too mysterious. If it hadn’t been for the higher-ups’ orders not to investigate her, Lin Qiong would have suspected that woman was a major drug kingpin. Otherwise, who else could flaunt their wealth like that, surrounded by bodyguards in secret?

"By the way, Officer Lin, what do you want with me?" Li Yifei didn’t want to discuss Su Mengxin anymore, and Lin Qiong’s reason for looking for him was perplexing. He redirected the conversation and asked about the matter he wanted to know about.

Lin Qiong didn’t respond right away but pondered for a moment before saying, "I need to ask for your help."

Li Yifei’s face darkened instantly. Lin Qiong’s demeanor made him feel that his guess was correct. With a troubled face, he said, "Officer Lin, you don’t have to find me for that kind of favor, do you?"

"Did I say what favor I want from you?" Lin Qiong frowned and countered.

"Aren’t you just... So what favor do you actually want?" Li Yifei was about to state his assumption outright but decided it was wiser to ask first.

Lin Qiong sighed suddenly and said, "Actually, I know it’s not right to ask this favor of you, as there is some risk involved. Never mind, I won’t trouble you with it."

Hearing Lin Qiong say that, Li Yifei immediately dismissed his previous guess. If it were something like pretending to be a boyfriend to meet parents, there definitely wouldn’t be any risk involved. He became even more curious and asked, "What is it? I might be afraid of danger, but I do like thrilling things. Who knows, I might agree?"

Lin Qiong hesitated again before saying, "Since that’s the case, let’s go to your place, and I’ll explain everything to you in detail."

"To my place... let’s not, someone’s there, Yiyi’s at home."

"Hmph, I’m warning you. Su Yiyi is a very good girl. Don’t play with her feelings. If you’re together with her, you better treat her right, don’t go messing around. If you can’t restrain yourself, then you should break it off with her sooner rather than later."

"Yes, yes, I’ll be careful, Officer Lin. How about you find another place first?" Li Yifei was genuinely afraid Lin Qiong was there to lecture him on this issue, so he quickly changed the subject.

Lin Qiong didn’t dwell on this topic, paused for a moment, and then said, "Then let’s go to my place."

Li Yifei agreed and was even more intrigued. If it had to be discussed at home, it was clearly a very secretive matter. He was curious about what exactly Lin Qiong was up to.

Lin Qiong’s residence was close to Li Yifei’s, which he knew well, so without waiting for Lin Qiong’s directions, he parked outside of Lin Qiong’s apartment complex, and then she led him to her home.

Lin Qiong’s home was a small apartment with a layout almost identical to Li Yifei’s—one bedroom, one living room, quite simple. The living room contained only a sofa and a TV.

As they sat down, Lin Qiong handed Li Yifei a bottle of mineral water, then sat beside him, looking at him seriously, and said, "Li Yifei, the matter I’m about to discuss with you—I don’t care whether you can help me or not, but first, you must promise that you will never speak of it to anyone else."

Li Yifei’s face showed a shocked expression as he said, "Is it that serious?"

Lin Qiong nodded and firmly stated, "Yes, it’s very serious. If you can’t do this, even if you’re willing to help, I won’t use you."

Li Yifei grinned and said, "Okay then, I promise, even if my own parents ask, I won’t tell."

Lin Qiong was clearly dissatisfied with Li Yifei’s attitude and snapped, "Be serious, this is no joke, you must have a proper mindset."

"Alright, alright!" Li Yifei flicked his head, and his playful face immediately turned solemn as he said, "Officer Lin, I swear right here that I will never mention anything Officer Lin tells me to a third person."

Pleased with Li Yifei’s attitude, Lin Qiong was satisfied, but still warned, "If you tell someone else, it’s very likely you’ll put me in danger."

Li Yifei gasped in surprise and exclaimed, "It’s that serious? Then I definitely won’t say anything. You’ve helped me before, and you’re a good cop; I can’t let a good cop like you meet an early end."

"Be serious," Lin Qiong, with her brows furrowed deeply, felt that asking Li Yifei for help was truly a mistake; yet, among all the people she knew, no one seemed appropriate besides Li Yifei. Of course, there was another one, that mysterious person, but during this period, she had not encountered the mysterious one again. It was as if the person would only appear when she was in danger.

Li Yifei immediately straightened up and said, "Okay, I am serious now, you can talk."

Seeing Li Yifei like this, Lin Qiong felt even more annoyed and said irritably, "Just be yourself."

Li Yifei chuckled and said, "Being serious is not about appearances; it’s about being reliable in the task at hand, and I am the most reliable person when it comes to getting things done."

Lin Qiong did not take the bait and drew a deep breath before saying, "I recently discovered a smuggling ring, but their background is significant, and I feel that many people are connected to them, so I dare not involve my colleagues and have been investigating on my own in secret."

Li Yifei’s eyes widened in shock and he said, "That’s badass. A case like this should be handled by the criminal police or the City Bureau, right? What is a Deputy Director of a police station doing investigating such a case? Isn’t this too strenuous and thankless?"

Lin Qiong frowned, her eyes flashing with a fierce light as she said, "As a police officer, whenever I see wrongdoing, I must take action. The smuggling ring has been in Mile City for many years but has never been eradicated. Can I count on anyone else? Right now, I am gathering evidence, and with enough proof, the authorities will have to act."

Li Yifei was truly moved by Lin Qiong’s sense of justice, yet he still shook his head and said, "Officer Lin, let me remind you, by doing this, you’re not only opposing the smuggling ring but also many officials, including some of your colleagues and superiors. You’re taking a massive risk and will be an outsider within."

Lin Qiong stood up abruptly and said loudly, "As a police officer, I refuse to bow to evil forces, no matter how powerful they are. As long as they have violated the law, I will bring them to justice."

Lin Qiong’s declaration was staunch and full of determination, compelling the seated Li Yifei to look up to her—not just physically but also in a spirit of admiration. At that moment, Li Yifei had tremendous respect for Lin Qiong. Although she might not have exceptional capabilities, her sense of justice was rare. Just for that, he felt compelled to help her.

"I know this matter is too risky. If the smuggling group discovers me, not only will they send a lot of people after me, but even officials may target me. It’s not right to ask for your help, so you should go. I don’t need your help, but remember, you must never disclose this to anyone else."

After saying this, Lin Qiong waved her hand dismissively and slumped onto the sofa, powerless. She knew that what she was doing was akin to using her arm to stop a chariot—overreaching—and she felt unable to bear such severe consequences. So why should she expect Li Yifei to take such a significant risk?

After spacing out for a while, Lin Qiong turned and saw Li Yifei still there, which startled her. Frowning, she said, "Why haven’t you left yet?"

Li Yifei grinned and replied, "It’s rare for me to visit your place, why would I rush off?"

Lin Qiong snorted and retorted, "What else are you thinking about? Do you expect me to keep you here for dinner?"

Li Yifei narrowed his eyes and said, "Actually, you should invite me to dinner."

Lin Qiong paused, then suddenly grasped Li Yifei’s arm with a look of excitement and asked, "Are you agreeing to help me?"

Li Yifei gave a wry smile and nodded, "I would feel guilty if you were constantly worried that I might spill your secrets, so I guess I’m tied to the same rope as you now."

Lin Qiong looked Li Yifei up and down, hardly believing her ears, and asked urgently, "You’re not joking with me, are you?"

"The first time we met, I secretly took advantage of you, and I’ve felt quite guilty about that ever since. I’ve always wanted to make it up to you, and now I finally have the chance. I shouldn’t let it slip by, right?"

Since learning that Li Yifei was not as mediocre as he appeared and was undoubtedly more skilled than herself, Lin Qiong knew that he had intentionally taken advantage of her that day, and she had taken it to heart. But now that Li Yifei brought it up, she naturally didn’t get angry but nonetheless huffed, "At least you have some conscience."

"Of course, I didn’t think back then that you would become my friend. So I played a bit dirty, but now that we are friends, it’s become a burden. I don’t want this to be a chasm between us. It’s best to patch it up quickly."

"Alright, I won’t hold it against you," said Lin Qiong, now generously waving her hand. She had always found Li Yifei unpleasant, but now she seemed to think he wasn’t so bad, especially considering he hadn’t mistreated girls like Chu Xiaoyao. He seemed to have a sense of propriety in his actions.

That’s how people are; one event can drastically alter their impressions. When you have a poor opinion of someone, everything they do seems to have an ulterior motive, likely for the worse. But once your impression of someone improves, even their bad deeds start to seem justifiable.