Upon arriving at the police station, Qin Chuan found his old acquaintance Xiao Guodong in his office.
A flash of light briefly appeared in Xiao Guodong's eyes as he saw Qin Chuan. He stood up enthusiastically and greeted him, "Boss Qin, when did you get back?"
"Just last night!"
Qin Chuan replied, his usual smile gone, and he got straight to the point. "Captain Xiao, I truly never imagined our county's public security would deteriorate so much. I've only been gone a few days, and my construction site has already had such a major disturbance!"
Qin Chuan's words made Xiao Guodong slightly embarrassed. A major incident had occurred in the county, and as the primary protectors of the people, they certainly bore some responsibility for their dereliction of duty.
However, Xiao Guodong quickly regained his composure. He then looked intently into Qin Chuan's eyes with a meaningful gaze, a half-smile playing on his lips. "Boss Qin, have you come to my police station to demand accountability?"
"Not at all. How could I dare question the esteemed Captain Xiao?"
Qin Chuan waved his hand. "I'm just airing my grievances. After all, that construction site is like my own child, I've invested so much time and energy into it. To have it disrupted in the middle of the night, who wouldn't feel heartbroken!"
"Today, I just wanted to ask Captain Xiao if you've found any leads on that gang of thieves?"
Xiao Guodong's expression improved slightly. He replied, "Our team is investigating with all their might. Regarding the progress of the case, it's not convenient to disclose at the moment!"
"So, you haven't found anything at all…"
Qin Chuan sneered inwardly, but outwardly he said, "It's fine, Captain Xiao, take your time investigating!"
"If all else fails, I'll do as I did last time. I'll apprehend those villains beforehand and deliver them to the police station, making things easier for you!"
Behind the desk, Xiao Guodong, whose expression had just softened by a fraction, turned completely dark.
Yao Dong, standing behind Qin Chuan, almost burst out laughing!
This was almost a blatant slap in the face for Qin Chuan!
The previous incident, where the flagship store's facade was vandalized and spray-painted, was a considerable humiliation for the entire police department.
The reason for all this was that they hadn't apprehended the culprits, while Qin Chuan's side had, handing over three petty thieves to their station.
At that time, everyone in the police department felt incredibly stifled, yet they could do nothing about Qin Chuan, as he hadn't broken any laws and had indeed apprehended the culprits quickly through his own methods.
This time, to think that Qin Chuan was threatening to deliver the culprits to the police station himself. If this happened again, the entire police department would lose all face!
Xiao Guodong's chest heaved with anger, his teeth gritted, and he glared at Qin Chuan with unfriendly eyes.
Qin Chuan met his gaze calmly and serenely.
Finally, Xiao Guodong let out a scoff. "Boss Qin, you truly are becoming more capable these days. Not only are you in real estate, but you also have flagship stores and supermarkets, and you've even become a detective, training talent and taking over the duties of the police!"
Qin Chuan shrugged innocently. "What can I do? It's just that everyone I encounter is so unreliable!"
"It's always one concern or another!"
"In the end, I have to take matters into my own hands for satisfactory results!"
Xiao Guodong's face turned as black as ink, and he glared fiercely at Qin Chuan.
How could he not understand that Qin Chuan was criticizing them for not being diligent, and even implying that they were colluding with certain powers and had too many scruples?
Although this was indeed the reality, as the county was small and everyone knew each other…
"So, does that mean Boss Qin no longer requires the police department's effort?"
Xiao Guodong said stiffly, clearly annoyed by Qin Chuan's words.
"Captain Xiao, can I interpret your words as the police department being negligent and incompetent?"
Qin Chuan shot back sharply.
Yao Dong, who had been watching the spectacle from behind, was stunned. He had initially thought Qin Chuan was just joking, but it seemed he was serious, directly confronting Xiao Guodong, and the atmosphere was worsening.
For an ordinary citizen, this was undoubtedly unwise. He couldn't help but become anxious, unable to understand why Qin Chuan, usually so calm, had suddenly become so aggressive.
"If that's the case, then I won't impose. I'll find the culprits myself!"
"However…"
At this point, Qin Chuan's voice continued, his eyes sharp as he stared directly into Xiao Guodong's. "If I do eventually find the culprits, the outcome might be very unfavorable to you and the entire police department!"
"I will write an article detailing the entire course of events and send it to media friends in the city and even the provincial capital. Then they can come and interview the guardians of the people in the police station!"
"Qin Chuan!!!"
Xiao Guodong's voice suddenly rose several octaves, his face a storm of fury.
Yao Dong shivered in fear, but Qin Chuan leisurely picked at his ear with his finger, a slight curve forming on his lips.
As someone who had been through it before, he understood the power of the media in that era; they were almost uncrowned kings. If reporters were to expose this, it would be a considerable disaster for the entire police department.
In that case, many people would be punished, and Xiao Guodong would not escape disaster!
"Captain Xiao, don't get so agitated. I was just joking!"
"The reason I used such provocative words was simply to encourage our guardians to be more serious and find the culprits quickly, restoring peace and order to our county!"
Qin Chuan said earnestly, "After all, I am just a businessman. As a businessman, the thing I like most is harmony that leads to prosperity, and I dislike experiencing various accidents every few days!"
"Captain Xiao, you must understand my helplessness. You know, the business I've founded, County Mayor Ye once patted my shoulder and gave me his strong support!"
"If I don't do well and Mayor Ye is dissatisfied, then none of us will have a peaceful life…"
Xiao Guodong gasped like an ox, indicating significant emotional turmoil.
Suddenly, he said in a hoarse voice, "You... you know County Mayor Ye?"
Qin Chuan nodded. "Yes, not only do I know him, but we're quite familiar!"
"His secretary, Wang Ping'an, we're good buddies!"
Xiao Guodong's expression flickered.
It wasn't until Qin Chuan left that Xiao Guodong slammed his desk with force, his voice echoing like thunder. "Someone!!"
"Where has everyone gone?!"
The office door was pushed open, and several subordinates rushed in, standing at attention and saluting.
Xiao Guodong's face was grim, and the atmosphere in the entire office was extremely oppressive.
"From now on, investigate the case of Yaoshi Real Estate with all your might!"
"Keep a close watch on the Guo family. Don't let any slightest disturbance slip by!"
The eyes of the subordinates showed unconcealed surprise, but they quickly saluted in unison and left in haste.