Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 1011 - 1052: A Tough Night

Chapter 1011: Chapter 1052: A Tough Night

Selling drugs in Huaxia is considered a major case. As long as it involves drugs, no matter how powerful you are, you’re doomed. Therefore, despite having the backing of Li Yifei and Su Mengxin, the police couldn’t release Xu Yingying and her associates before fully investigating. They had to endure a day in detention.

However, a key figure in the case, Cao Bin, suddenly disappeared.

Indeed, Cao Bin had vanished. As soon as the police seized the goods, he knew they would trace it back to him, and he dared not show his face.

He was really furious, driven almost to madness. The first time was a test, the second time he increased the amount slightly, and this time, he had brought in the biggest shipment ever. The total value of these goods was around five hundred million. Now that the police had seized them, it meant he had lost five hundred million in an instant. And it was all because of Lin Qiong, that woman, leading his meticulously planned scheme to result in utter financial ruin.

His phone rang, and Cao Bin tensed up instantly. His phone had dual SIMs; one was a regular and publicly known number, and the other was a private one known only to certain people—and it was this number that was displaying on the screen now.

"What’s the problem?" a deep, husky voice came from the phone.

With respect and fear, Cao Bin said, "Boss, our goods were seized by the police."

"Seized?" The voice on the other end turned cold, demanding, "That was five hundred million worth of goods. Didn’t you say the channel was completely secure? Now with such a big issue, how do you expect me to explain this to the higher-ups?"

Cao Bin, with a pained expression, said, "Boss, I really didn’t expect something like this to happen. I was very well prepared this time. I even collaborated with a classmate’s company. She trusts me, and the company has a powerful backing, almost exempt from inspections. I really don’t know how the police caught onto us."

"I don’t care what methods you use, you have to resolve this. If you can’t retrieve the goods, then compensate for the loss."

"Boss! That’s five hundred million worth of goods. Where am I supposed to find that kind of compensation?"

"Don’t explain to me. The higher-ups only care about results. If you can’t handle it, they will send someone to deal with it."

"Boss, Boss!" Cao Bin cried out in agitation, "I’m short-staffed right now, I simply can’t handle it. You need to send more people over here."

"Fine, I’ll send a few people your way. This is the last thing I can do for you. If you still can’t handle it, you know what the consequences will be."

"Yes! I will definitely handle it."

"That would be for the best." The person on the other end then hung up the phone.

"Damn it, all because of that damn cop, causing me to lose so much money." Cao Bin’s hatred was now focused on Lin Qiong. "Damn woman, you’ve made me suffer so much, I will never let you go," he muttered bitterly as he smashed a glass cup to pieces.

Inside the Public Security Bureau, there was also a lot of chaos. Not because the police were disorganized, but because family members of those arrested had gathered there. They didn’t know what was happening; their loved ones had been arrested, and they were very anxious.

"You must be my daughter’s colleague, right?" A couple in their fifties saw Li Yifei and quickly approached him.

Li Yifei recognized them; they were Michelle’s parents, very decent people.

With politeness, Li Yifei said, "Uncle and Auntie, I am Michelle’s colleague, Li Yifei." He continued without waiting for them to ask, "Don’t worry. This situation is due to a frame-up, and that’s why Michelle is under investigation. It will be cleared up soon, and then Michelle will safely return home."

Michelle’s mother let out a small sigh of relief but immediately said discontentedly, "What is all this about? If our daughter is not involved, then release her earlier."

Michelle’s father frowned slightly and asked, "Is what you’re saying true?"

Li Yifei hurriedly said, "Uncle and Auntie, it is absolutely true. My wife is the head of the company and is also detained right now. If it were a real issue, I would be frantic, and if my wife were truly involved in trafficking, would I still be free outside? I’d definitely have been arrested too."

"So when can she come out?" Michelle’s mother asked another question.

Li Yifei did not hide anything, responding, "Uncle and Auntie, this situation is a bit complicated. She definitely won’t be able to leave tonight; I estimate it might be possible by tomorrow at the earliest. You shouldn’t wait here. I’ll take your phone number, and as soon as there’s any news, I will notify you."

Michelle’s parents were reluctant to leave, and the relatives of other employees from the company were also waiting there. Seeing Li Yifei as the company spokesperson, many approached him to inquire about the news. Of course, among them, there were quite a few who blamed and even cursed at Li Yifei.

Li Yifei could only patiently explain. All those arrested were key figures in the company, and Li Yifei knew them and had a good relationship with them. He understood that their relatives were overreacting somewhat.

After a while, Lin Qiong came out as a representative of the police and addressed everyone, "I am the lead officer on this case. Because it involves a large amount of drugs, key personnel within the company cannot be released for now."

"Our child traffics drugs, it’s impossible. There must be some mistake."

"Officer, you can’t wrongly accuse a good person. My son has always been well-behaved and honest. How could he possibly be involved in drug trafficking?"

Everyone here was intensely agitated, and the scene became even more chaotic.

Lin Qiong waved her hand and loudly said, "The law will not wrong a good person, nor will it let a bad one go. As for this case, based on the current evidence, it seems they were not involved. However, due to the seriousness of the case, they must cooperate with our police investigation. Please trust our police force."

But with their family members arrested, everyone was particularly emotional, and it was hard for them to calm down at once.

"I understand everyone’s feelings, but if they do not cooperate, it will only cast more suspicion on them. Do you want your loved ones to be under constant police scrutiny in the future?"

As soon as Lin Qiong said this, everyone quieted down immediately. It was only a temporary detention for now, but if it turned out they were involved in something later, it would be a big problem.

"Officer, can we see our family members then?" someone else asked.

Lin Qiong shook her head and said, "That’s definitely not possible right now. You all know the dangers of drugs; they harm others as well as oneself. We can’t ascertain whether someone in the company was involved, so unless they can completely clear their names, we cannot let you see them."

"And when can that be determined?"

"As soon as twenty hours, or at most forty-eight hours. During this period, I will definitely give you all an explanation."

With this assurance from Lin Qiong, the situation temporarily stabilized. Lin Qiong then said, "Everyone, please leave for now. Staying here doesn’t help your relatives and also hinders our investigation, impacting our efficiency. I assume none of you want your loved ones to spend another night here?"

This was effective; immediately, someone calmly said, "Yes, yes, let’s all leave for now. We indeed have an impact here."

At this moment, Li Yifei also said, "Everyone please go back. As a representative of the company, I will keep an eye on the situation and notify you all immediately if there is any news."

Under the persuasion of Li Yifei and Lin Qiong, everyone finally dispersed. However, Li Yifei did not leave but went to see those who had been detained. Others might not be able to see them, but Li Yifei still had some privileges.

Xu Yingying, Xu Shanshan, and He Fangqing were all incredibly angry, not at the police, but at Cao Bin, that bastard.

Inside the company, Li Yifei also reassured others, who were all quite calm as they knew they hadn’t done anything and that the matter was unrelated to them. Once Li Yifei reassured them, they were completely worry-free.

Li Yifei finally went to see Michelle, as she was just finishing an interrogation, not because Li Yifei deliberately avoided her.

"Brother Li, you weren’t also detained, were you?" Michelle was startled when she saw Li Yifei, then her face showed a trace of joy.

Li Yifei laughed and said, "When the police detain people, would they lock up a man with a woman like you?"

Michelle blushed immediately, secretly wishing for such a scenario which would have allowed her another chance to be alone with Li Yifei. But Li Yifei shattered this fantasy of hers, leaving her a bit disappointed and embarrassed. "Then how did you get in here?"

"I came to see you. The police haven’t been hard on you, have they?"

"No, they’ve been quite polite."

"That’s good. You don’t need to worry, you’ll be out soon. It’s just about cooperating with the police for now."

"I understand, don’t worry, Brother Li... I haven’t seen you for many days. Are you alright?"

Looking at Michelle’s affectionate gaze, the corners of Li Yifei’s mouth curved up. "I’m doing quite well. The house is so lively. Every night, I have different people to keep me company, at least two. How could I not be?"

Michelle’s face turned red again. She hadn’t expected Li Yifei to even bring up this matter, but she quickly understood that Li Yifei was informing her of his situation, letting her realize his current home life and that he couldn’t offer her the exclusive love and ideal marriage she envisioned.

Michelle wanted to let go of her longing for Li Yifei, wanted to give up her love for him, but these past many days, she really couldn’t let go. She still thought about Li Yifei every day and hoped to see him. Sometimes she really thought, if Xu Yingying and the others could do it, why couldn’t she?

But whenever she saw her parents, she lost her courage. Her parents would never allow such a thing. If she insisted on being with Li Yifei, her parents would surely sever their relationship with her. And Michelle was a very filial daughter. She couldn’t bear to make her parents sad or embarrassed in front of others.