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Chapter 202 - 179 [The Result Appears, The Matter Isn’t Over]

Chapter 202: Chapter 179 [The Result Appears, The Matter Isn’t Over]

The next day, before the dawn broke, the conference room in the Dong hai Municipal Committee office building was brightly lit. Political leaders from Dong hai, including Guan Yi, and the chiefs of the police, armed police, and national security gathered together. In addition to them, there were also members of the Yanhuang Organization led by Xing Feng.

"Sorry, everyone, for convening this meeting so early."

In the quiet conference room, Xing Feng, an elder of the Yanhuang Organization, spoke up, breaking the silence. Though his words conveyed an apology, his expressionless face caused trepidation, "I had planned to hold this meeting after dawn, but Secretary Guan told me that there will be a Yangtze River Delta Economic Seminar at the Dong hai International Conference Center at nine o’clock, so we had to start the meeting earlier."

Having said that, Xing Feng paused, then added, "Presumably everyone is already aware that this meeting is to resolve the violent murder case that occurred at Ao Xiang Villa yesterday evening. First, we will have our comrades from the public security, armed police, and national security brief us on the investigation. Afterward, I will speak on behalf of the Yanhuang Organization to present our findings, and finally, we who are present will vote on the conclusion of the case."

As his voice faded, Xing Feng turned his gaze toward Guan Yi.

"Comrades, I won’t go into the specifics of the malicious murder case at Ao Xiang Villa here. I only want to say two things: first, the incident happened in Dong hai during the National Day holiday, so we must bring the criminals to justice and give an explanation to the country and the people. Second, the case is mostly involving martial artists and is primarily the responsibility of the Yanhuang Organization, with our various departments assisting and cooperating. But I still want to emphasize: in the process of assisting with the investigation and determining the case, our comrades must act legally and by the rules!"

As he spoke, Guan Yi’s gaze flitted across the attendees, then he continued, "Director Chen, make sure to keep an accurate record of the meeting. Now, Director Luo, please present the police investigation results."

"Leaders and comrades, following the violent murder case at Ao Xiang Villa yesterday evening, the police deployed 200 officers to the scene immediately in coordination with the armed police and national security to control the crime scene and conduct investigations based on our duties. We interrogated related suspects, and our findings are as follows," Director Luo reported at a measured pace.

"First, the evidence collection. Based on our evidence gathered at the scene, we found that the surveillance system at Ao Xiang Villa was deliberately sabotaged yesterday evening, leaving no video footage behind.

Second, the situation of arrests. With the cooperation of our brother departments, we arrested a total of 28 suspects, all members of Dong hai Gang. Of these, 18 are employees of a security company under Situ Chen, ostensibly his private bodyguards, and the remaining ten are subordinates of Dong hai Gang elder Qi Qi.

Third, the situation of the recordings. Ten ordinary people who survived in Villa No. 16 of Ao Xiang Villa were diagnosed as vegetative by the Dong hai Armed Police General Hospital and unable to provide testimony, so no recordings were made of them. We interrogated the 28 arrested Dong hai Gang members and learned from their testimonies that Dong hai Gang elder Qi Qi conspired with Situ Haotian in a coup. Qi Qi sent ten elite subordinates to attack and take control of Situ Chen’s 18 bodyguards.

Besides this, we also interrogated ten victims who were nearby the crime scene, including Zhang Jun. Based on their testimonies, the Dong hai Gang elder Qi Qi and Situ Chen’s adopted son Situ Haotian joined forces in a power grab. Qi Qi ordered them to stand guard at the villa gate to prevent anyone from approaching, resulting in them being disabled by a young man named Ye Fan, with four of them fainting from excessive blood loss."

Fourth, regarding the events that took place inside Villa No. 16, the crime scene itself, we haven’t been able to obtain any information.

The above is the result of our investigation into this case. If there are any discrepancies, please correct and criticize," Director Luo continued, standing and bowing as a sign of respect, stealing a glance at Guan Yi and quietly sighing in relief upon seeing his satisfied expression.

Xing Feng subtly furrowed his brows, noting that Director Luo had cleverly omitted discussing critical aspects, leaving the Yanhuang Organization to play the villain.

Compared to Director Luo, Director Wang from the National Security and Commander Zhang from the military police were even more succinct and diplomatic in their reports, not only throwing the hot potato to the Yanhuang Organization like Director Luo did but also speaking in terms of support and cooperation throughout.

"Now, I will report on the Yanhuang Organization’s investigation results on the violent murder case at Ao Xiang Villa..."

After Director Luo and the other two finished their reports, Xing Feng did not stand up but took out a pre-prepared report on the investigation findings, reporting on them without mentioning Ye Wenhao crippling Lv Canghai’s Dantian.

"Elder Xing, based on your report just now, Situ Chen, Fei Si, and Liu Tianjun were killed by Situ Hao, and after Ye Fan arrived, he killed Situ Hao and Huang Qi, as well as severely injuring ten ordinary people like Qi Qi in the process, rendering them vegetative. He then refused to be arrested by the Yanhuang Organization and violently resisted the law—his actions have violated the criminal law and severely breached the Yanhuang Organization’s rules, correct?" asked Director Luo after Xing Feng finished his report.

"Yes," Xing Feng nodded expressionlessly.

"Sorry, Elder Xing, but as far as I know, during the apprehension of the suspect Ye Fan, Lv Canghai, a Yanhuang Organization leader in the Dong hai Region, was stopped and injured by the father of the suspect Ye Fan, Ye Wenhao, who arrived in time and disabled his martial arts. How come this wasn’t reflected in your report just now?" Director Luo inquired.

Hearing this, Xing Feng narrowed his eyes and stared coldly at Director Luo, "Director Luo, earlier you said that your police force knew nothing about what happened at the crime scene, and now you say this. I am very curious, which one is your actual investigation result?"

"Sorry, Elder Xing, what I mentioned just now was what I heard from your personnel..."

"Who did you hear it from?" Xing Feng asked coldly, cutting off Director Luo’s words.

"—"

Director Luo was left speechless, trembling slightly as he faced Elder Xing’s anger and chillness. He knew that although Elder Xing had agreed to convict Ye Fan because all evidence pointed towards him, he was reluctant to offend Ye Wenhao and the Ye Family.

It wasn’t just him; others present understood this as well, silently remarking that the experienced are indeed more cunning, while also having to admit that within the Huaxia Officialdom, probably only Ye Wenhao could make the Yanhuang Organization yield like this!

At the same time, they also knew that Elder Xing’s consideration of Ye Wenhao’s identity was one aspect, but what was more of a concern was the past connection between Ye Wenhao and the hidden power wielder of the Yanhuang Organization, ’Yan.’

"Director Luo, I have already said before the meeting that our investigation process must be legitimate and compliant. How can you bring up hearsay at the meeting? And, your words just now were tantamount to questioning the comrades of the Yanhuang Organization, which is incorrect!" Seeing Elder Xing’s resolute attitude, Guan Yi, though somewhat disappointed, didn’t show it on his face but was the first to come out and reprimand Director Luo.

"I am truly sorry, Elder Xing. I should not have said what I did just now. I am willing to accept the organization’s punishment for my words!" With Guan Yi playing the role of the stern critic, Director Luo hastily stood up to apologize.

"I cannot represent the organization."

Elder Xing snorted coldly, turning his head to Guan Yi and asked, "Secretary Guan, do you still plan to include those words in the meeting summary?"

"Of course not, that was just something Director Luo heard through the grapevine, not the result of an investigation." Guan Yi forced a laugh, fully aware that Elder Xing was so upset because he found himself in a difficult position.

At seven o’clock, the sky was bright, and the special session meeting came to an end. The meeting decided to report the minutes to the relevant higher-level departments, and the Yanhuang Organization would be responsible for dealing with the criminal, Ye Fan.

After leaving the City Committee Mansion by car, Elder Xing gently massaged his temples and, after a moment’s thought, took out his phone to dial Ye Wenhao’s number.

"Elder Xing."

The call connected quickly, and it was Ye Wenhao who spoke first on the other end, his tone no longer as polite as the day before, as if he had anticipated the outcome.

"Wenhao, I organized a special meeting on behalf of the Yanhuang Organization just before, regarding the ’Ao Xiang Villa Heinous Murder Case’..." Sensing the change in Ye Wenhao’s tone, Elder Xing exhaled a sigh, intending to convey the outcome.

However—

Before Elder Xing could finish, Ye Wenhao interrupted: "If I’m not mistaken, your verdict is that my son is the murderer."

"Wenhao, based on the evidence from the scene and the testimonies of Lv Canghai, the Yanhuang Organization’s person in charge in Dong hai, and his two subordinates, it is true that Situ Haotian and Huang Qi died at the hands of your son..." Elder Xing explained.

Ye Wenhao interrupted Elder Xing again: "I acknowledge this point, but there is a precondition. They coerced my son to show himself, intending to put my son to death. Even if my son did kill them, it was in self-defense, not a violation of the Yanhuang Organization’s rules. Moreover, after Lv Canghai and his men arrived, my son made it very clear that he was willing to cooperate with their investigation, and yet they struck at my son first."

"Wenhao, you should know that with any case, we must speak with evidence. Even if I believe everything you’ve said, it’s useless—there’s no evidence that your son acted in self-defense; there’s no evidence that he was willing to cooperate with the Yanhuang Organization’s investigation!"

After listening to Ye Wenhao’s words, Elder Xing sighed again, "Wenhao, although we haven’t become martial brothers, we have known each other for a while. I did not mention your action of crippling Lv Canghai’s Dantian in the report of the situation; I will report this matter privately to ’Yan,’ and at that time, you may need to explain to him in person. Also, I have investigated Lv Canghai and will punish him for teaching the Yanhuang Fist to his son and allowing his son to cause trouble."

Without answering, Ye Wenhao chose silence.

"Wenhao, due to the special nature of this case, the final verdict will be made after consultation between the Yanhuang Organization and several other departments. During this time, my men will be responsible for watching over your son, Ye Fan."

Perhaps feeling that he had done everything possible in good conscience, Elder Xing ended with a slightly stern reminder, "I hope you won’t use force to rescue your son—that would put us both in a very awkward position!"

"Elder Xing, wrongs have their perpetrators and debts have their debtors, I won’t make things difficult for you, and I’ll explain to Yan as well!"

Ye Wenhao spoke again, his tone solemn, "I only have one request. Before the final resolution of this case, don’t let my son lose a single hair!"

"Okay."

Elder Xing readily agreed, yet he knew in his heart: this matter was far from over! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it with a recommendation ticket and a Monthly Ticket on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile phone users can read on m.qidian.com.)