Urban Romantic Divine Doctor
Chapter 378 - 377, Powerless

Chapter 378: Chapter 377, Powerless

Sun Zhaoqiang was the deputy chief of the Lianyun County Public Security Bureau, but due to health issues, he had been recuperating at home, spending his days fishing and strolling birds. Life was rather leisurely.

Although he was the deputy chief of the bureau, his power was quite limited because Wang Zhengjun held all the authority. As a result, he was not respected within the bureau.

This was why he claimed sick leave to recuperate at home, hoping to quietly get through these last years and make it to retirement.

He appeared to lack ambition, but Bai Lu knew that Sun Zhaoqiang was an ambitious person who never had the chance to showcase his abilities.

It was precisely because of this that she wanted to find Sun Zhaoqiang. If he intervened forcefully in this case, it might save Xu Wendong.

Otherwise, Wang Zhengjun would surely force Xu Wendong to plead guilty, and by then, Xu Wendong could either receive a life sentence or face execution.

"Chief Bai, what brings you here?" Sun Zhaoqiang asked with a smile as he looked at Bai Lu. Although he was not yet sixty, his hair was completely white, making him appear rather aged.

Bai Lu got straight to the point, "Chief Sun, have you heard about the case at the bus stop of route 18 at Jinxiu Qiancheng?"

Sun Zhaoqiang frowned, "What case?"

Bai Lu relayed Xu Wendong’s case.

Sun Zhaoqiang was shocked upon hearing it, then he sighed, "You know my situation. In the past two years, my health has deteriorated, and I’ve long stopped getting involved in work matters. If you hadn’t come, I wouldn’t have known about the case."

Bai Lu had anticipated the other party’s ignorance and immediately said, "Chief Sun, Xu Wendong is my driver. Just because he offended some people, he was forcibly assaulted at the entrance of the civil servants’ compound, even nearly killed. Such behavior is truly insane and lawless."

"Xu Wendong had no choice but to retaliate, which was reasonable and legitimate. Even if he killed those four attackers, it would be considered self-defense."

Sun Zhaoqiang asked, "Who can prove Xu Wendong acted in self-defense and not premeditated murder?"

This was a critical question.

Premeditated murder and self-defense were two different natures.

Bai Lu’s face was serious, "I intended to retrieve surveillance from the neighboring districts or roads, but all the surveillance covering that area encountered issues."

"You mean someone got there first and destroyed the surveillance footage?" Even though Sun Zhaoqiang had long stopped getting involved in work matters, he could still sense that it was all too coincidental.

Bai Lu continued, "Xu Wendong only came to Lianyun County to be my driver yesterday and had offended no one except Wang Family’s young master, indirectly through my sister. If I’m not mistaken, those four people must have been sent by the Wang Family."

Sun Zhaoqiang let out a cold laugh, "To commit murder openly at the entrance of the civil servants’ compound and attempt to kill, besides the Wang Family, who else in Lianyun County would dare to act so recklessly?"

Bai Lu was delighted, immediately asking, "Chief Sun, would you be willing to uphold justice for Xu Wendong?"

Sun Zhaoqiang asked, "What is my profession?"

Bai Lu replied, "A people’s police officer!"

Sun Zhaoqiang nodded slightly, "What do police officers emphasize in handling a case?"

"Evidence!"

Sun Zhaoqiang forced a smile, "Exactly, police work is about evidence, but do we have evidence proving all this was orchestrated by the Wang Family?"

"Do we have evidence proving Xu Wendong acted in self-defense?"

"No!"

"We don’t have a shred of evidence in favor of Xu Wendong!"

"That’s enough, go back. I only have two years left until retirement. I don’t want to cause any trouble!" With this, he waved a hand, effectively issuing a dismissal.

Bai Lu became anxious and quickly said, "Chief Sun, I know you are a capable and ambitious person who has always wanted to do something practical for the people of Lianyun County."

"Though you were born in the wrong era, are you truly willing to let this corrupt atmosphere persist in the Lianyun County officialdom?"

"Do you not wish to do something in these last two years?"

Sun Zhaoqiang gave a wry smile, "I do, I’ve always wanted to do something for the people, but... does it make a difference?"

"In this age ruled by greed, hot-blooded passion is useless. It may be noble, but it’s worthless."

"You either sink with others."

"Or remain pure."

"I can’t sink with others because it would go against my party integrity."

"All I can do is stay pure, unaffected by the world."

"I know I must disappoint you."

"In fact, how could I not be disappointed in myself?"

"However, to remain unchanged in the torrent of time and the darkness of officialdom, isn’t that something to be proud of?"

Bai Lu was still dissatisfied, "Xu Wendong killed four attackers in broad daylight to take this chance to rectify the officialdom of Lianyun County."

"He used his life as a stake to open the breach in Lianyun County’s corrupt officialdom. We should seize this opportunity."

"Only then will we not betray the integrity in your heart."

"Nor the expectations of the people."

"Nor Xu Wendong’s good intentions!"

Sun Zhaoqiang glanced at the gloomy sky, unable to help but sigh, "I can only say Xu Wendong is a person worthy of respect!"

Bai Lu, in anger, laughed, "Thank you for the lesson, making me understand that party integrity is nothing but words!" With that, she turned and left indignantly.

She thought Sun Zhaoqiang would be willing to get involved, but she didn’t expect him to be so indifferent.

Watching Bai Lu leave in anger and frustration, Sun Zhaoqiang shook his head with a smile, his eyes becoming deep, "Party integrity is not just talk; it is a sacred and immortal existence flowing in the blood!"

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Sitting in the Passat.

Bai Lu could no longer control her emotions and broke down sobbing.

She felt a profound sense of powerlessness.

She understood Xu Wendong’s painstaking intentions and his desire to rectify the atmosphere of Lianyun County’s officialdom.

But, what could it possibly change?

She simply couldn’t help Xu Wendong, couldn’t advocate for him to be declared innocent.

This sense of helplessness left her extremely disappointed, also making her doubt if she had taken the wrong path.

Yet thinking of Xu Wendong’s actions, her gaze became resolute.

Xu Wendong was using his life as a gambit to rectify the crooked atmosphere of officialdom. Was she to be defeated by witnessing some dark truths?

If so, that would be too fragile!

"Xu Wendong, this is a game you initiated, I hope you win it gloriously. I truly can’t help you anymore!"

Xu Wendong was taken to the hospital for a systematic examination.

He suffered heavy brain trauma, causing a severe concussion.

Three of his ribs were broken.

His left arm was fractured as well.

His body bore multiple injuries, entirely consistent with self-defense.

Yet some people did not think so.

Wang Zhengjun stood expressionless at the bedside, scrutinizing Xu Wendong, "Do you admit to your act of murder?"