My Co-renting Lady Boss
Chapter 41 - 0041: A Step Too Late

Chapter 41: Chapter 0041: A Step Too Late

Lin Canghai craved a significant increase in strength, and upon encountering an expert like Tang Ming, he naturally wanted to mutually verify and enhance his own skills.

In the office of the patrol police, Lin Xue sat on a chair, holding the case files, and began to ponder.

"Big Brother saw Tang Ming and called him ’sugar heart’, and even released him. It’s impossible they don’t know each other, but Big Brother is so secretive. What is the background of this Tang Ming? Why do so many dangerous things happen around him, but he always comes out unscathed while others are unlucky? It seems I really need to investigate him thoroughly; perhaps I can uncover a major case."

Thinking this, Lin Xue buried her head and continued to peruse the files.

Inside the police station lobby, three elegantly dressed men in suits walked in, the leader being none other than Liu Gaoze, a person of extraordinary bearing that one could tell at a glance held significant power.

"Director Liu, we can take care of the bail process."

A man in his forties with glasses spoke courteously to Liu Gaoze.

"Lawyer Huang, I certainly trust your expertise,"

Liu Gaoze nodded gently.

Lawyer Huang turned and instructed his assistant, "Xiaogang, go and ask how much the bail is and pay it. Also, mention the name of our law firm; the police should show some regard."

"Understood, teacher."

The assistant Xiaogang carried the briefcase and headed towards the police station’s bail office.

But a few minutes later, he walked out quickly and came into the lobby.

Lawyer Huang asked curiously, "What happened? Do we need a signature from a social celebrity for the bail?"

"No, the people inside said Tang Ming has already been released,"

Assistant Xiaogang explained.

"Released?"

Lawyer Huang looked at Liu Gaoze, puzzled.

"He was actually released; how strange,"

Liu Gaoze was even more confused.

Lawyer Huang said, "Director Liu, on the way here I had already inquired. Your bodyguard not only seriously injured two men but the case also involves firearms. Most seriously, these two individuals are from the Ma Family, and now he has been released by the police, it seems the person helping behind the scenes holds no small amount of influence."

"Right."

Liu Gaoze nodded, "My apologies for troubling you, Lawyer Huang."

"It’s no problem, I’m the long-term legal advisor of your company; it’s all part of my job. Director Liu, feel free to contact me again whenever you need."

Lawyer Huang stated professionally.

The three men turned to leave the police station, when suddenly a voice from behind called out, "Mr. Liu, please wait a moment."

Liu Gaoze turned to see a beautiful policewoman waving at them.

"Officer comrade, are you calling for me?"

Liu Gaoze asked, pointing at himself.

"Yes, Tang Ming is employed by you, isn’t he?"

The one who came chasing was Lin Xue; she had accidentally overheard lawyers coming to bail out Tang Ming and went to the lobby to check, just in time to spot Liu Gaoze. On a whim, she stopped him.

"Yes."

Liu Gaoze asked, "May I know what the officer comrade would like to ask?"

"Director Liu, with me present, there are some questions you may choose not to answer her,"

Lawyer Huang cautioned warily.

Lin Xue said with a smile, "Don’t worry, it’s just some routine questioning. I hope you can cooperate, and I won’t ask any difficult questions."

"Director Liu, you don’t have to cooperate with her."

Lawyer Huang reminded again.

Liu Gaoze smiled kindly and said, "Anyway, there’s no harm in cooperating with the police in their investigation. It’s what we, as citizens, should do."

"Mr. Liu, let’s go inside to talk then."

Lin Xue pointed to a meeting room next to them and said.

"Okay."

Liu Gaoze walked over.

After the four of them sat down in the conference room, Lin Xue, holding a notebook, asked,

"Mr. Liu, I understand that you hired Tang Ming as a bodyguard. You should be quite familiar with his background, right?"

Liu Gaoze nodded, smiled, and said,

"I’m not very familiar with his background. I met him on a high-speed train and noticed that the young man not only had good character but also skilled martial arts. Thinking that he was about the same age as my daughter, I hired him as her bodyguard, mainly responsible for her safety at Tianjiao High School."

"Mr. Liu, you dare hire Tang Ming as your daughter’s bodyguard without fully understanding his background. Isn’t that a bit too risky?"

Lin Xue said, "Take his martial arts skills, for example, ordinary people can’t even get close to him. If such a person is good, he’s a bodyguard. But if he’s bad, he could be a violent and elusive criminal in minutes, especially when faced with a girl like your daughter who is completely defenseless. You should be more careful."

"I did check some of his information, actually. For example, he has no criminal record at the police station, and having good martial arts skills without a criminal record suggests that Tang Ming has never abused his power. Additionally, I’ve processed a bodyguard license for him. He now qualifies as a licensed bodyguard. A bodyguard who doesn’t abuse power and has a good character—I don’t know why I wouldn’t hire him."

Liu Gaoze said methodically, "Have you checked these things, Officer?"

Lin Xue thought to herself, "Of course I’ve checked all that, no need for you to tell me."

Liu Gaoze glanced at his watch, stood up, and said,

"Officer, I have matters to attend to back at the company. If there are no special issues, then I’ll be going back now."

Unable to extract any valuable information, Lin Xue could only nod. As she was leaving, she didn’t forget to caution, "Mr. Liu, Tang Ming is young but has impressive martial arts skills, which is quite suspicious. You should be careful about him potentially becoming a ’poacher turned gamekeeper’ since you’ve placed him close to your daughter."

Liu Gaoze smiled and said, "It’s not a big issue if he becomes a ’poacher turned gamekeeper,’ but I trust his character."

"Damn, this father is really laid back, thinking a ’poacher turned gamekeeper’ isn’t a big deal. If your daughter gets harmed, you’ll have reason to cry."

Lin Xue sneered inwardly.

But she was unaware of the relationship between Tang Ming and Liu Mengting; otherwise, she wouldn’t have thought that way. Because if that were the case, perhaps Liu Gaoze would be even happier.

The three left the police station, and Liu Gaoze got into a black Mercedes parked nearby, with Liu Fei behind the wheel.

As the car started and headed toward the company, Liu Fei asked,

"Director Liu, why didn’t Tang Ming come out with you? Was the bail not successful?"

"No, Tang Ming was released earlier. Our trip was unnecessary."

Liu Gaoze unbuttoned his shirt comfortably and leaned back in the seat.

"It’s another assault case; Tang Ming really stirred up trouble this time."

Driving, Liu Fei said, "But who released him? Was someone a step ahead of Director Liu?"

"I’m also curious about that. It’s not that I’m afraid of the trouble he’s caused. The Liu family isn’t afraid of trouble, but the person he injured is from the Ma family. I’m worried they won’t let it go and will keep troubling Tang Ming..."

Liu Gaoze expressed his concern.

"Yes, but with Tang Ming being so capable, ’when the enemy advances, we retreat; when the enemy camps, we harass.’ I think there should be no problem, right?"

Liu Fei said reassuringly.