The police officers looked at the hooligans with undisguised disgust.
No one present expected the police to say such a thing.
The onlookers were stunned, and the rest of the Su family was dumbfounded.
The hooligans themselves were even more surprised that the police, instead of coming to the aid of the victims, were protecting the ones who had beaten them.
"You're a police officer!"
"I am a police officer, which is why I stand on the opposite side of people like you!" the old policeman declared forcefully!
"What's your name? I'm going to report you!" The young hooligan hadn't expected this policeman to be so stubborn.
"Qiao Zhengqi!" The old policeman clearly showed no fear.
Qiao Zhengqi?
Someone in the crowd repeated the name, and it was clear that some people knew who this person was.
Wasn't this the newly appointed police chief?
They hadn't expected the police chief himself to show up.
What was the background of this Yiming Pavilion that it could alarm the police chief to appear in person?
The people around speculated, unaware that the police chief's arrival was purely coincidental.
He just happened to run into the situation, that was all.
The young hooligans, however, clearly didn't remember who Qiao Zhengqi was.
They were still shouting.
"Officer, you can't just believe one side. This dead girl is a fraud. Everyone around here is a witness. Ask them, and you'll know. We brothers were really beaten by this dead girl."
The surrounding people had indeed seen firsthand how these hooligans were dealt with.
But the onlookers were all ordinary citizens who had often been bullied by these societal dregs.
Seeing them get beaten, it was good enough that they didn't add insult to injury, let alone come forward to testify for them.
Even if a few people felt that it was inappropriate for the police officer to make such a hasty decision, they only muttered it in their hearts.
They thought that if these hooligans were arrested, their lives would be more peaceful and tranquil in the future.
Why should they stand up for justice for these people who normally caused trouble for their neighbors?
Although Qiao Zhengqi didn't really believe that the hooligans were beaten by a young girl,
Since the other party had already stated that the onlookers were all witnesses, he went through the motions and asked the crowd about the situation.
"Who among you saw what happened? Please tell me, did this young girl beat these men?"
Qiao Zhengqi pointed at the hooligans with a stern face.
These people immediately shook their heads, indicating that they had not seen anything.
Even if they had seen it, it was as if they hadn't; their eyes had been blind at the time.
The hooligans grew anxious and immediately cursed at the surrounding crowd.
"What nonsense are you talking about? You clearly all saw it. I'm warning you, if you don't come out and testify for me today, I'll make sure you pay!"
The Su brothers could fight, but these ordinary citizens couldn't.
These words, for a moment, made some people afraid.
But they only flinched and took a step back, not stepping forward to testify.
"I'm telling you, if you don't stand up today, I'll burn down your houses later."
Su Xiaotian lowered her head, laughing so hard she could barely breathe.
It was true that one didn't fear a god-like opponent as much as a pig-like teammate.
These hooligans were likely to be killed by their brainless accomplices.
Threatening these ordinary people in front of a police officer, they truly didn't know how they were going to die.
Su Xiaotian, at the opportune moment, whispered, "Uncle Police, I'm scared, they're too scary!"
Seeing the young girl like this, Qiao Zhengqi immediately said, "All of you, shut up. You're acting so arrogantly in front of the police, it's clear you've done plenty of bullying and extortion in the past."
The more Qiao Zhengqi spoke, the uglier his expression became. In his jurisdiction, there were such people who committed evil.
Thinking of this, he turned and asked, "Do you know who these people are?"
As it happened, there was a young police officer nearby who knew their background.
"Chief, I know!" the young police officer said, trembling.
Chief Qiao was already stern, and now with a cold face, he looked even more intimidating.
"Speak!"
The young police officer immediately leaned closer to Qiao Zhengqi and whispered a few words.
"Why haven't such people been dealt with earlier, allowing them to harm society?"
"Chief Qiao, they are backed by the Wan family..." The young police officer sounded very wronged as he said this.
Qiao Zhengqi understood. Wasn't his predecessor from the Wan family?
It was no wonder these hooligans could still commit evil here.
Su Xiaotian's hearing was originally better than others, and she immediately heard this.
So it was people from the Wan family again!
But hadn't all the people from the Wan family been dealt with?
Were these hooligans acting out of old loyalties, coming out to get revenge for the Wan family?
Su Xiaotian thought, unable to help but complain. This Wan family was really something. They had no deep-seated hatred, so why did they have to do this?
Wasn't it better to live in harmony?
"Arrest them and take them back to the station for thorough interrogation. Don't forget to arrange for people to investigate and collect evidence in the surrounding area!" Qiao Zhengqi said with a cold face.
The Wan family, huh?
They said that a tiger that had lost its claws could no longer display its might.
Unexpectedly, even after losing the tiger's claws, they dared to commit evil.
Since that was the case, they might as well pull out both the tiger and its claws!
After all, the Wan family was no longer in a position to make a comeback.
It was the Wan family's misfortune, but also their just deserts.
How many people had they harmed over the years? Now they had finally offended someone they shouldn't have.
"Uncle Police, you are so kind!" Su Xiaotian immediately clapped her hands and said.
When Qiao Zhengqi looked at Su Xiaotian, a gentle smile unconsciously appeared in his eyes.
This little girl was a clever one.
Without saying much more, Qiao Zhengqi led his men away with the hooligans.
The Su family became even more puzzled.
This matter was handled a bit strangely. Even if it was a fight between two parties, shouldn't both parties be taken back?
Why did Director Qiao leave without asking a single word?
"Xiaotian, do you know him?"
Chi Yiyuan couldn't help but step forward, standing beside Su Xiaotian, and asked in a low voice.
Su Xiaotian immediately shook her head. Where would she know such a person?
"Then why didn't he ask us if we had beaten anyone?"
Su Xiaotian thought for a moment and said, "Perhaps he was just coming to arrest these people. After all, these people have committed too many evils!"
Even she found this idea quite reasonable.
These people, who were not good to begin with, might have had some connection with those who were imprisoned.
Chi Yiyuan rubbed Su Xiaotian's head, "You're right!"
Su Ciliang saw Chi Yiyuan making such an intimate gesture towards Su Xiaotian, and he felt terrible. He immediately rushed over to interfere, standing between the two.
"Xiaotian, you were too reckless!" Su Ciliang, uncharacteristically, put on a stern face and lectured his sister.
This time, Su Shouwen and the others also watched from the sidelines, not helping Su Xiaotian.
This girl was disobedient and deserved to be taught a lesson!
Su Xiaotian saw that Su Ciliang did not intend to let her off easily and quickly turned to her grandfather and grandmother for help.
[Author's Note]
This is the second chapter today. Good night, everyone. Get some rest early to boost your immunity!