Chapter 125: What Are You Accusing Me Of?
Chen Xue Wen and his men had barely returned to Peaceful City when they received news—Little Ma had ambushed and killed Snake on the way!
Though Snake still had a few subordinates with him, they had already suffered serious injuries in the battle against Zhou Jing Hui. As for Snake himself, he was already half-crippled, completely incapable of resisting.
In such a situation, even though Little Ma acted alone, he easily slaughtered Snake despite the others attempting to protect him. And after the deed was done, Little Ma vanished without a trace.
The news spread through Peaceful City like wildfire.
Everyone soon learned of Zhou Jing Hui and Snake’s deaths at North City Cemetery. The shock of this event was akin to an earthquake shaking the entire underworld of Peaceful City.
For weeks, the biggest spectacle had been the brewing conflict between Chen Xue Wen and Snake. The underground factions of the city had all been waiting to see how miserably Chen Xue Wen would be crushed by Snake.
After all, the difference in power between the two was far too great. There was simply no comparison.
But who could have predicted such a dramatic reversal?
Two of the most feared bosses in Peaceful City—Zhou Jing Hui and Snake—had met their brutal ends on the same night. And the man everyone had dismissed, Chen Xue Wen, had survived against all odds and emerged victorious!
His name echoed throughout the city overnight!
If eating a live snake at Chen’s Grand Hotel had merely put his name on the map, then the battle at North City Cemetery had truly cemented his place at the top!
Now, even those who had never met him had to acknowledge it—Chen Xue Wen had become one of the true big bosses of Peaceful City!
Following the uproar, Peaceful City Law Enforcement Squad swiftly intervened, arresting a large number of those involved.
And soon enough, Chen Xue Wen himself was taken into custody at his hotel—escorted personally by Huang Jin!
Huang Jin had been watching Chen Xue Wen closely ever since the incident with Hu Qian Qian. So the moment he got word of the events, he wasted no time in bringing Chen Xue Wen to the squad headquarters.
Yet, Chen Xue Wen remained composed, even smiling as he stepped into the interrogation room.
Seeing his nonchalance, Huang Jin grew even more enraged. His voice was low and filled with menace:
“Chen Xue Wen, after all this chaos, you still have the nerve to smile?”
“Hmph, let’s see how long that lasts!”
Chen Xue Wen chuckled lightly. “Captain Huang, I’m not sure what you mean.”
“What exactly did I do?”
Huang Jin slammed the table. “Last night, Lu Jin Huan was hacked to death. Five others were seriously injured.”
“And tonight, Zhou Jing Hui and Snake were both murdered!”
“Do you really think you can play dumb with me?”
Chen Xue Wen’s expression remained indifferent, his tone unhurried. “Captain Huang, these are serious accusations. Be careful what you say.”
“I heard the rumors too. They say Little Ma killed Lu Jin Huan, Snake killed Zhou Jing Hui, and Little Ma took out Snake.”
“What does any of that have to do with me?”
Huang Jin’s fury erupted. “Don’t think I don’t know!”
“This was all your doing—you orchestrated everything from behind the scenes!”
Chen Xue Wen smirked. “So what you’re saying is that I’m the mastermind behind multiple murder cases?”
“Captain Huang, those are serious words. You’d better be ready to back them up.”
Just as Huang Jin was about to retort, the door swung open.
Two figures entered the room.
Leading the way was Fang Ru, draped in a luxurious white mink coat. The soft fur veiled her delicate neck, but nothing could hide the striking beauty of her face.
Walking beside her was a sharply dressed man in a tailored suit—Lawyer He.
As soon as Fang Ru stepped into the room, she casually shrugged off her mink coat, revealing her graceful figure without reservation. Her alluring eyes swept across the room, finally landing on Chen Xue Wen, a seductive smile playing on her lips.
“Chen Xue Wen, long time no see.”
She chuckled softly as she walked forward.
Chen Xue Wen frowned slightly. Seeing Fang Ru appear alongside Lawyer He at this moment was a bit unexpected.
Huang Jin was clearly taken aback by Fang Ru’s stunning presence. He stared blankly for a moment before his expression hardened into a frown. “What are you doing here?”
“This is the Law Enforcement Team, not your home!”
“This man is a criminal suspect. Without an appointment, you can’t just waltz in and talk to him!”
Fang Ru glanced at Huang Jin, a smirk of disdain crossing her face. She didn’t even bother to respond.
Lawyer He stepped forward, smiling. “Captain Huang, it seems you have some misunderstandings about the law.”
“First, you have no concrete evidence proving my client is directly involved in last night’s or tonight’s murder cases.”
“Second, as far as I know, the evidence from both crime scenes is conclusive, and the prime suspect is clear. My client has nothing to do with it.”
“So, calling him a criminal suspect is inaccurate.”
Huang Jin’s face darkened, his voice cold. “Chen Xue Wen was present at both incidents. We have every reason to suspect his involvement.”
“We’re taking him in for questioning. What’s the problem with that?”
Lawyer He chuckled. “Of course, there’s no issue with questioning. But let me ask, Captain Huang—does questioning require handcuffs?”
Huang Jin was momentarily speechless.
Lawyer He continued calmly, “Also, did you get approval from higher-ups before bringing Chen Xue Wen in for questioning?”
Huang Jin snapped, “I’m just bringing him in for a few questions! What kind of approval do I need?”
Lawyer He smirked. “While that may be your perspective, if word of this gets out, others might not see it the same way.”
“Think about it—while the real murderer is still at large, instead of leading a team to capture him, Captain Huang is here abusing his power to settle personal grudges against an innocent citizen.”
“Captain Huang, if this escalates, it could damage the Law Enforcement Team’s reputation.”
Huang Jin’s eyes widened, his face twisting in frustration. He was caught in a dilemma.
If he let Chen Xue Wen go, he’d lose face.
If he refused, and this blew up, he wouldn’t be able to handle the consequences.
Lawyer He stepped closer, still smiling. “Captain Huang, as you can see, my client is injured.”
“How about this—you let us take him for medical treatment first?”
“If you need any cooperation later, we’ll be at your disposal. How about that?”
It was a clear way out for Huang Jin.
He took a deep breath, glanced at Chen Xue Wen, and slowly nodded. “Fine.”
“I’ll allow you to go for treatment first.”
“But remember—be available whenever you’re summoned!”
Chen Xue Wen smiled faintly. “No problem.”
Huang Jin waved his hand, signaling his men to release Chen Xue Wen.
Fang Ru chuckled, linked arms with Chen Xue Wen, and pushed the door open, leading him out with a smile.
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