Chapter 33: This is Legitimate Self-Defense
Chen Xue Wen and his three companions were taken to the Law Enforcement Team, immediately handcuffed to the railing and separately interrogated for statements.
Lai Hou crouched on the ground, looking dispirited as he sighed, “Sigh, we’re in trouble this time.”
“I’ve only been out for less than half a year. If I get sentenced again, they’ll definitely give me a heavier penalty!”
Chen Xue Wen looked surprised, “You just got out?”
“What did you do before?”
Lai Hou shrugged, “Just… just took a few cases of liquor and some cigarettes that nobody wanted. No big deal.”
Chen Xue Wen was momentarily stunned, then speechless.
[Damn, this bastard makes it sound so innocent, like he was the one who got wronged.]
But on closer thought, isn’t that just straight-up theft?!
Chen Xue Wen patted Lai Hou’s shoulder. “Don’t worry, brother.”
“This time, I’ll make sure you’re fine.”
Lai Hou curled his lips. “Talk after we get out.”
“If you really can get me out, I’ll call you Big Brother and follow you from now on!”
Chen Xue Wen laughed heartily and said no more.
Before long, Li Er Yong and Li Tie Zhu were brought out.
Then, Captain Wang arrived, preparing to take Chen Xue Wen and Lai Hou in for questioning.
Just then, a sharply dressed man in a suit walked in from outside.
The man approached Captain Wang, smiling, “Captain Wang, long time no see.”
Captain Wang frowned, “Lawyer He?!”
“What are you doing here?”
Lawyer He smiled. “I am the legal representative for Mr. Chen Xue Wen.”
Inside the room, Lai Hou was stunned and looked at Chen Xue Wen. “You hired a lawyer?”
Chen Xue Wen smiled faintly but said nothing.
He knew this had to be arranged by Fifth Master Hou.
Captain Wang grew impatient, “So what if you’re a lawyer?”
“Chen Xue Wen severely injured others. We have both witnesses and physical evidence. What are you doing here now?”
“If you want to defend him, that comes later in court!”
Lawyer He chuckled lightly, “Captain Wang, I think you may be mistaken.”
“First of all, my client is the plaintiff, not the defendant.”
“He was the one who called the police, and he is also the victim.”
Captain Wang: “What did you just say?!”
“He’s completely unharmed, and you dare call him the victim?!”
“Do you know how badly the other guys got hurt?!”
Lawyer He remained calm, speaking slowly, “Captain Wang, I think you may need a refresher on the law.”
“Whether someone is a victim or not has nothing to do with the extent of their injuries.”
“Strictly speaking, my client was acting in legitimate self-defense.”
He then turned toward Old Black and his gang, raising his voice, “More than half of these people have prior criminal records. The Law Enforcement Team should have those on file.”
“These ex-convicts, all unemployed, armed with prohibited weapons, broke into my client’s home with the intent to harm him.”
“Captain Wang, if it were you in this situation, wouldn’t you resist? Wouldn’t you defend yourself?”
Captain Wang, infuriated, snapped, “Stop twisting words!”
“They set up traps in the house, used lime powder—it was obviously a premeditated ambush!”
Lawyer He calmly countered, “Captain Wang, my client just lost both his parents. He bought lime to spread on their graves. What’s wrong with that?”
“And against twenty-plus armed gangsters, what should four men have done?”
“The fact that they managed to defend themselves at all is pure luck.”
“Is there anything wrong with that?”
Captain Wang was momentarily speechless before angrily retorting, “Telling me all this is useless!”
“I’m just following the procedures. If you want to argue, do it in court!”
Lawyer He smiled slightly and remained silent.
Just then, the phone on the desk rang.
Captain Wang picked it up, listening for a moment before his expression changed drastically.
Turning toward Chen Xue Wen and the others, his face darkened.
Finally, with a heavy sigh, he waved a hand and growled, “Release them!”
The subordinates around him were stunned. “Captain, really… really let them go?”
Captain Wang, fuming, barked, “Do I need to say it again?!”
“Release them!”
The officers hesitated for a moment but ultimately followed the order, unlocking the handcuffs on Chen Xue Wen and his group.
Lai Hou and Li Er Yong were dumbfounded.
They never expected to actually walk out unscathed.
Chen Xue Wen rubbed his wrist and gave Captain Wang a grin. “Captain Wang, thanks for your hard work.”
Captain Wang’s face was ashen, and he turned away in silence.
Chen Xue Wen led his group out.
Not long after, Captain Wang received another phone call.
A cold voice came from the other end: “I heard you let those four little punks go?”
“What’s going on?”
Captain Wang sighed and lowered his voice, “I can’t say much.”
“All I know is, orders came from above. I had no choice but to comply.”
“This little punk… does he have someone backing him?”
Captain Wang lowered his voice, “Be careful. The forces behind this kid aren’t simple.”
“As for Old Black, I doubt anything will come of it.”
“And you better forget about avenging him.”
The person on the other end of the call said nothing more and hung up directly.
…
Stepping out of the Law Enforcement Team, Chen Xue Wen walked straight to Lawyer He, smiling. “Lawyer He, thank you for your hard work.”
Lawyer He returned the smile, “It’s just my duty.”
“By the way, Fifth Master asked me to pass on a message.”
“He can take care of things on the Law Enforcement Team’s end for you.”
“But for anything else, you’re on your own.”
Chen Xue Wen nodded. “Understood.”
He knew Fifth Master Hou was pressuring him.
With Fifth Master Hou’s power, settling this matter was effortless.
But a man like Fifth Master Hou never helped for free.
Just like this time, in exchange for his release from the Law Enforcement Team, Chen Xue Wen had to hand over a crucial piece of evidence.
And Fifth Master Hou would only help this much.
If Chen Xue Wen wanted his help again, he’d have to make another trade.
Fifth Master Hou would squeeze out every piece of evidence Chen Xue Wen had until there was nothing left.
By then, Chen Xue Wen would either become Fifth Master Hou’s loyal dog or end up as a dead one!
After seeing off Lawyer He, Chen Xue Wen returned to Li Er Yong’s side.
As soon as he arrived, Lai Hou strode up to him and, with a loud thud, dropped to his knees. “Brother Wen, I’m completely convinced!”
“From today on, you’re my big brother. I’ll follow you from now on!”
Chen Xue Wen chuckled, pulling Lai Hou up. “Alright, there’s no need for that. This isn’t ancient times.”
“Since you’re Er Yong’s brothers, you’re my brothers too.”
“I can’t promise you riches and power, but I guarantee that as long as you follow me, I won’t let you down!”
Lai Hou grinned. “Brother Wen, I knew I wasn’t wrong about you.”
“You’re no ordinary man. One day, you’re going to make it big!”
Chen Xue Wen simply smiled and said, “Alright. Old Black is taken care of.”
“Now, it’s time for real business.”
Li Er Yong was puzzled. “What business?”
Chen Xue Wen spoke lightly, “With Old Black gone, his arcades are left unguarded.”
“I want to take over those places.”
Li Er Yong and Lai Hou exchanged glances, finally understanding why Chen Xue Wen had to take Old Black down.
It wasn’t just for revenge. It was also to claim Old Black’s turf.
This had all been part of Chen Xue Wen’s plan.
Seeing their hesitation, Chen Xue Wen asked, “What? You don’t want to take over the arcades?”
Li Er Yong and Lai Hou quickly shook their heads. Lai Hou whispered, “Brother Wen, those arcades are money machines. Who wouldn’t want them?”
“The problem is, with just us, can we really hold onto them?”
Li Er Yong nodded. “Exactly.”
“Old Black may be gone, but plenty of others have their eyes on those spots.”
“I bet by tomorrow, once the news spreads, a lot of people will be coming to fight for them.”
“It won’t be easy for us to claim them.”
Chen Xue Wen smirked. “We don’t need to worry about those people.”
“As long as the arcade owners agree, the places are ours.”
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