Reborn as a Noble's Son

At this moment, it was peak working hours, and numerous police officers were gradually arriving at the main entrance of the Liangxi City Public Security Bureau, ready to start their busy day.

Just then, four or five commercial vehicles screeched to a halt at the entrance of the Public Security Bureau. From the vehicles, a diverse crowd of men, women, old and young descended. Leading the group was a chubby woman in her late thirties with piercing triangular eyes. She gestured and shrieked, “Hang those banners for me. Today, we are here to demand justice. Is this still a society governed by the Communist Party? Under the bright sky, the police station is taking lives recklessly and ruining reputations. Isn’t there anyone in charge anymore?”

Upon seeing this, three security guards, who were guarding the main gate, rushed over. The head of the security department, a bona fide police officer, scolded loudly, “What are you doing? Who are you guys to start trouble at the entrance of the Public Security Bureau? Immediately remove all this mess. If there are any issues, send a few representatives to the Bureau’s Appeals Department. Otherwise, you can go to the City Appeals Department. Disrupting the regular operation of a government agency is illegal.”

“Oh, so we have a leader here, claiming we’re breaking the law? I don’t care. Your Public Security Bureau’s people drove my husband to his death and slandered him for soliciting prostitutes, ruining his reputation. I’m telling you, today, I’ve brought these fellow villagers here to demand justice.” Huang Qiue displayed her defiant guts at that moment.

At this time, Huang Qiue clearly remembered what Hua Shao had said to her — if she made a show of things, her future would be worry-free.

The gathered crowd, young and old, had been hired by Guo Yulong. The older and younger ones were relatives of these ruffians. They had come here to stir up trouble, the bigger, the better. Only in this way could they make Nie Zhenbang uncomfortable, right?

So, these people were not afraid of the security department head’s stern words. Among them, a middle-aged man even barked, “Think you can scare me? I grew up fearing nothing! Hang the banner. We’ve informed the TV station. Let these people see clearly. This is a government institution, this is the Public Security Bureau, so recklessly taking lives. We strongly demand that the municipal party committee and municipal government hold the director of the Public Security Bureau responsible.”

Soon, a red banner was hung up, its large white text visible from a distance: “Disregard for life. Indifference to lives lost. Deliver us justice. Severely punish the criminals.”

Meanwhile, Huang Qiue’s son and a few children were kneeling on the side, in front of them a few papers detailing their version of events. They completely omitted the truth of Li Yaozu soliciting prostitutes, framing him as a selfless official with a glorious image who had been falsely accused by the Public Security Bureau of being a client of prostitutes at Jinding Hotel, and had ultimately been pushed off the fifth floor by the police, resulting in his death.

If uninformed members of the public saw this, they would undoubtedly be incensed. Now, dozens of spectators had already gathered around.

Such a major incident had already alarmed the Public Security Bureau. At that moment, a few more vehicles pulled up alongside, carrying media journalists from Jiangzhou. They rushed towards Huang Qiue and her group, cameras aimed and snapping away.

Huang Qiue put on an expression of deep grievances at that moment, portraying herself as a victim, while the Public Security Bureau was made out to be the culprit committing all sorts of evil deeds, tarring people with the brush of scandal to cover up the truth.

At this moment, Chen Le, along with the leaders of the Public Security Bureau, stepped outside. Chen Le’s expression was grim as he looked at the hanging banner and the crowd gathered around.

He was extremely annoyed. He had deliberately intended to downplay the situation in order to protect Li Yaozu’s reputation, but now, it seemed, he had landed himself in a heap of trouble.

As soon as Chen Le stepped out, Huang Qiue rushed at him, fully demonstrating her shrewish nature, resorting to scratching, pinching, biting — every method under the sun.

A scene like this didn’t require Chen Le to lift a hand. Several policemen beside him had already rushed out and grabbed Huang Qiue.

At this point, several reporters had already approached Chen Le.

“Hello, could you please comment on the incident where the Liangxi City Public Security Bureau was accused of reckless disregard for human life? Is the chief of your Bureau, Chief Chen, here? Can we interview Chief Chen?” The reporter continuously pressed, firing off questions without pause.

At this moment, Chen Le glanced at the reporter and said, “I am the director of the Bureau, Chen Le. Regarding Li Yaozu’s case, our bureau will soon hold a press conference to report to the public. Please distinguish between truth and falsehood and do not be deceived by those with ulterior motives.”