Chapter 133: Chapter 126: Director Lin’s Scheming (Requesting Monthly Tickets, Subscriptions, and Support!)
Director Lin felt very bitter in his heart, harboring some resentment towards the captain of the traffic police team. Since you have already investigated it thoroughly, why tell me? If you hadn’t informed me, I would’ve had a reason to brush off Xiao Lin, or would it have killed you to discreetly give me a hint? Director Lin didn’t realize it was his own mistake, taking on too much responsibility from the beginning.
Xiao Lin noticed Director Lin’s unpleasant expression and guessed that the owner of the hit-and-run car was most likely a formidable figure. Since he had asked someone to investigate, it was evident the other party’s influence was significant. Seeing Director Lin’s expression, Xiao Lin wasn’t angry. Instead, he asked again, "Director Lin, no matter who the owner of the hit-and-run car is, even if he belongs to one of the four major families in Yanjing, I will not let him go!"
But Xiao Lin’s words somewhat eased Director Lin’s mind. Xiao Lin seemed to be a man of responsibility. However, even if he did nothing in this matter, given the current situation, he had already offended the other party. Director Lin thought for a moment and asked, "Mr. Xiao, we did find him, but the owner of the hit-and-run car has a very strong background. I’m not sure what your relationship is with the person who got hit, but if possible, it might be better to settle this privately!"
By this time, Xiao Lin was already filled with anger, yet Director Lin seemed to be considering things from his standpoint, so Xiao Lin did not misplace his anger on Director Lin. However, Director Lin’s words further fueled his inner rage, and he said in a serious tone, "Director Lin, let me be frank; I will see this matter through to the end, no matter the cost. I’m not just seeking justice for one person, but for a societal conscience as well!"
Seeing Xiao Lin’s determination, Director Lin could only regret why he hadn’t understood things clearly from the start. He had been too careless in his political assessments and didn’t expect that a life lived cautiously had led him to this predicament.
However, if he did not reveal the truth, he would end up offending Xiao Lin. Having been in the police system for so many years, Director Lin knew these special departments were not to be trifled with, let alone Huaxia Dragon Soul personnel. Weighing the situation, he resolved himself since he’d already sided with Xiao Lin from the beginning; so now there was no turning back. Furthermore, during the last bank robbery case, not only did Eldest Young Master Hua, Hua Qingyi, come, but the world’s richest woman, Murong Lengyue, also stayed on the fourth floor for a long time without leaving. It seemed that Xiao Lin was indeed not just a member of Dragon Soul.
"The hit-and-run car belongs to a man named Qu Haobo. His father is the third-ranking person in Yanjing City, Deputy Secretary of the Yanjing Municipal Committee Qu Dongbo. Qu Haobo is the youngest son of Qu Dongbo and is currently the General Manager of Yanjing Guanghua Network Co., Ltd.," Director Lin stated with a heavy heart.
"Qu Haobo?" Xiao Lin paused for a moment. It seemed it wasn’t just a random enemy — having tried to bribe some street thugs to deal with him last night, now creating such an incident today. It seemed time to deal with it.
Xiao Lin wasn’t a petty person; even though Qu Haobo had acted that way last night, Xiao Lin had intended to let it go for the moment. However, this morning’s car accident involving little Niu Niu had left Xiao Lin seething, and the combination of new and old grievances further solidified his resolve.
"Director Lin, could you make a copy of the surveillance footage for me?" Xiao Lin asked in a serious tone.
Director Lin looked at Xiao Lin with suspicion. Xiao Lin’s attitude was one of relentless pursuit. He couldn’t understand why Xiao Lin was determined to go against Qu Haobo — was it merely for an unrelated little girl?
Director Lin admitted that Qu Haobo’s actions were somewhat inappropriate, but he didn’t believe that this incident alone could politically harm him or even his father. With Qu Haobo’s influence, he could easily set up a scapegoat. After all, the surveillance footage did not capture Qu Haobo directly; when the time came, Qu Haobo could push the blame onto someone else and walk away unscathed.
And for Xiao Lin to offend Qu Haobo over a completely unrelated little girl, Director Lin deemed it not worth it, especially since Qu Haobo not only had a father who was the deputy secretary of a provincial committee but also the backing of the entire Qu Family. Though the Qu Family didn’t have much footing in Yanjing, they were a notable political family in regions like Jingji and Boyun Province. Four years ago, the patriarch of the Qu Family had retired from a high-ranking national leadership position, with influence still significant.
From Director Lin’s political perspective, Xiao Lin pursuing such a trivial matter, even with the backing of the Hua family, was not a sensible move.
"Mr. Xiao, Qu Haobo’s grandfather only retired from a national leadership position four years ago. The Qu Family is considered a prominent political family in Jingji as well," Director Lin said in an experienced tone, attempting to mediate the small matter between Xiao Lin and Qu Haobo. Yes, in Director Lin’s eyes, this really was just a small matter. With so many car accidents occurring in the country daily, how many hit-and-run drivers escape? Even if they get caught, what can be done? Not to mention there were no deaths; even if there were, the most that would happen is paying some compensation.
"If Director Lin finds it difficult, I can ask someone else!" Xiao Lin, though appreciating Director Lin’s kindness, did not agree. Xiao Lin always believed that if you do something wrong, you must accept the corresponding punishment. Just because the elder of the Qu Family had recently stepped down from the national leadership, does that mean the Qu family members can stand above the law with this honor? Especially thinking of the words Niu Niu said, innocent yet piercing every word into Xiao Lin’s heart, such a tiny little girl, so obedient, so clever, should have been a little angel from the sky, yet she’s here on earth to endure so many hardships.
Moreover, since Qu Haobo dared to use underworld figures to deal with him, Xiao Lin hadn’t bothered, only because he hadn’t had time to deal with him. This matter seemed small to Xiao Lin, but added with the incident concerning little Niu Niu, he must settle accounts with Qu Haobo.
Director Lin was indeed scared, not expecting Xiao Lin to be so obstinate, despite having said so much, Xiao Lin remained determined. It seemed like he had made up his mind beyond persuasion. Hearing Xiao Lin say so, Director Lin could only give a bitter smile and said, "Since Mr. Xiao has already decided, I will now call the traffic police team to copy a video tape for you, but I’d like to remind Mr. Xiao that although the car owner is Qu Haobo, the surveillance footage does not actually capture Qu Haobo’s face!" This implication was straightforward: if you want to hold on to Qu Haobo, he surely has the means to cope, and with the Qu Family’s influence, they can definitely extricate Qu Haobo.
"Then thank you, Director Lin, and thank you for the reminder!" Xiao Lin did not know that the surveillance video did not capture Qu Haobo’s face. Naturally, he was sincerely grateful for Director Lin’s reminder, which also allowed Xiao Lin to quickly cover this loophole. He truly had to thank Director Lin. Without such a reminder, Xiao Lin wouldn’t have thought of this method temporarily.
"This is all I can do. If Mr. Xiao needs any more help, please don’t hesitate to ask. As long as it’s within Director Lin’s authority, it will be done!" In the end, Director Lin did not forget to pledge his loyalty. After all, he was now on the same boat as Xiao Lin, and since he gave this order against Qu Haobo’s influence, the traffic police team surely had its people. Perhaps they already received the news, and he only hoped he had chosen the right side.
"Alright, then the day after tomorrow, inform Qu Haobo according to the procedure. By that time, act according to my call!" Xiao Lin nodded. A series of plans had quietly begun to operate in his mind. If the Military Advisor were here, everything would be much easier, and there would be no need to exert so much thought.
Director Lin guessed correctly. After the traffic police brigade captain called Director Lin, the second call was made to a follower beside Qu Haobo. That follower could be considered a Young Master level, being the son of the Yanjing Municipal Committee’s propaganda department head, but in front of Qu Haobo, he was just a follower.
"Young Master Zhang, did Eldest Young Master Qu feel his car was hit by something when he passed through a certain intersection this morning?" The traffic police brigade captain was an old hand in officialdom. The speech was extremely smooth, not directly saying Qu Haobo hit someone, trying to curry favor.
"Is there anything Captain Li is concerned about? Don’t hesitate to speak, I’m with Eldest Young Master Qu right now!" The one called Young Master Zhang by the traffic police’s Captain Li was certainly no ordinary person, though he hadn’t heard anything from Qu Haobo about the morning incident and naturally wanted to get the details.
"Haha, it’s actually nothing major, but this was an order from Director Lin. I only knew from the deputy team’s message, and thought that since Young Master Zhang is close to Eldest Young Master Qu, although these are small matters, they come from higher up, so I thought to give you a heads-up!" Captain Li also believed that this matter posed no real harm to Qu Haobo. However, since it was an order from Director Lin, the specification was higher, allowing him to curry favor with Qu Haobo. Why not, since it didn’t offend anyone? Moreover, even if he didn’t mention it, Qu Haobo had his channels to find out, and by then, any favor owed would be worthless.
"Alright, I’ll pass this along to Young Master Qu. Many thanks to Captain Li for this favor on behalf of Young Master Qu, let’s meet up in a few days when there’s time; it’s been a while since we’ve seen Captain Li!" Young Master Zhang remained quite dignified. Given how transparent Captain Li had been, he couldn’t do without acknowledging his favor, and naturally had to express thanks, though no one knew what a few days would bring, such words needed spoken.
"Young Master Zhang is too kind, I won’t disturb you since you’re busy. Do send my regards to Young Master Qu!" Captain Li hung up the phone, satisfied, getting an acknowledgment straight from Young Master Zhang’s mouth, worth plenty of favor.
Young Master Qu gave a comfortable hum, the massage on his back by the beautiful lady was really delightful. Masterful technique, pure looks, even a hint of shyness; she was just the epitome of Young Master Qu’s ideal. Seeing Young Master Zhang hang up the call, he smiled and asked, "For something to earn Young Master Zhang’s gratitude, it must be something significant?"
"Young Master Qu flatters me, but I did promise this on behalf of Young Master Qu. Just now, Captain Li from the traffic police brigade called, asking if you felt your car was hit when passing through a certain intersection this morning?" Young Master Zhang asked casually. To him, this wasn’t a serious matter, but having received a call from Captain Li, he couldn’t brush the concern aside.(To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian () to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets, your support is my greatest motivation.)