Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 203 - 202 Zeng Xiaomei Participates

Chapter 203: Chapter 202 Zeng Xiaomei Participates

(Thanks to "Heart with Seven Eyes" and "Happy Soul," two old friends, and for the support from hou_qt. Just like Wang Qingqing in this Chapter, I, Evil Youngster, can only say thank you to you all now!)

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"Officer... Officer Zeng, hello."

Upon seeing Zeng Xiaomei, Xiao Yi’s heart filled with a wry smile. He truly hadn’t expected to run into her here. Needless to say, Zeng Xiaomei must have come to deal with the case involving Wang Xiaohu and the others. He knew that they had already called the police, but he hadn’t anticipated that Zeng Xiaomei, the captain of the city bureau’s criminal investigation team, would personally arrive. If he had known, he would certainly have found an excuse to leave. He really preferred not to have too much contact with this officer, especially since he might have to do some particular work later on.

Something about interacting with Officer Zeng always made him feel awkward.

However, having come face-to-face with her, he couldn’t avoid it. He reluctantly mustered a smile and went to meet her, offering a greeting.

"Xiao Yi, what are you doing here?"

Zeng Xiaomei hadn’t expected to see Xiao Yi here either. After a moment of stunned surprise, she frowned slightly and said, from what she knew, Xiao Yi should be at school at this hour.

As Xiao Yi had thought, she did come for this case. However, it was not as he imagined, assigned by her superiors.

In fact, Zeng Xiaomei’s appearance today was purely accidental. She had just been preparing to go home when she suddenly saw that Weibo post on her phone. She immediately volunteered and asked for her superior’s permission to come over personally.

She had been infuriated by the heinous crime described in the post. In broad daylight, a punk dared to brazenly talk of murder. Did he have any regard for the law, for their existence as public security officers?

The case involving the child trafficking ring had been depressing her for several days already.

Logically, she should have felt good about cracking the child trafficking ring case, so why the gloom? It was all due to her personality.

That day, with the help and tip-off from an unknown informant, they busted the den, rescuing several trafficked children. The case was reported upwards, and she received prompt praise and commendation from leaders at all levels.

Her colleagues all revered her with admiring glances and abundant applause and accolades.

But with her many years of criminal investigation experience, she was convinced that the case was only half-solved. She was sure those people weren’t the gang’s leaders; there were others higher up in the gang. Despite that, the ones they caught insisted that they were the masterminds, giving coherent confessions of everything. She found herself at a dead-end when she tried to investigate further.

Moreover, there was pressure from above to provide the public with an explanation. The leaders, without new leads or cases, preferred not to stir things up and cause unnecessary worry. Thus, she had to hastily close the case, concealing her frustration.

Now, encountering this case felt like discovering an outlet to vent her pent-up emotions.

"I came to check on a friend of mine."

Xiao Yi quickly explained.

"You sure have a lot of friends."

Zeng Xiaomei’s lips curled up slightly, her tone taking on a hint of sarcasm. When she encountered Xiao Yi near the gang’s hideout last time, he had also said he was visiting a friend. It was natural for her to assume that he was perfunctorily brushing her off.

"Ahem, not that many."

Xiao Yi, sensing Zeng Xiaomei’s dissatisfaction with his answer, sheepishly replied and, fearing she would focus her questioning on him further, hurriedly interjected, "Oh, Officer Zeng, you’re here for that case, right? Over here, my friend’s younger brother is the victim."

As he spoke, he led Zeng Xiaomei towards the hospital room.

Zeng Xiaomei really did have more to say, but upon hearing Xiao Yi’s words, she abruptly stopped and followed him to the room.

"Xiao Yi, who are these people?"

Wang Qingqing had just finished her phone call and, seeing Xiao Yi with a beautiful female officer and several imposing police officers, quickly asked with concern. She thought they were here about Xiao Yi punching that lawyer, who had since been moved to another room for examination and treatment.

"Qingqing, this is Officer Zeng from the city bureau, and these are her colleagues. They’ve come to understand the situation with the case," Xiao Yi hastened to introduce Zeng Xiaomei and the officers to Wang Qingqing, then turned to Zeng Xiaomei and said, "Officer Zeng, this is my friend. Her cousin was also severely beaten yesterday. For the specifics, please ask her. Also, these people here are all the victims from last night; those lying in the hospital beds are their sons."

"Hello, Officer Zeng, my name is Wang Qingqing."

Hearing Xiao Yi’s introduction, Wang Qingqing promptly extended her hand towards Zeng Xiaomei, greeting her respectfully.

"Hello, may I ask..."

Zeng Xiaomei took Wang Qingqing’s hand, her eyes carrying a touch of surprise as she glanced at Xiao Yi. Relying on years of criminal investigation experience and a woman’s intuition, she sensed that Wang Qingqing’s feelings for Xiao Yi were not ordinary; they were far beyond that of mere friends. It was particularly evident in the concern displayed in the young woman’s eyes when she had arrived—a concern not typically shown between ordinary friends.

As for Xiao Yi, his absence from classes in favor of staying here with Wang Qingqing seemed to indicate something more as well.

At such a young age, instead of cherishing opportunities and studying hard, they fall in love and flirt—truly beyond shaping. In an instant, Zeng Xiaomei made a judgment about Xiao Yi, internally bestowing upon him a disdainful assessment.

Yet, with his looks, surprisingly, there’s such a pretty young lady who fancies him. Heaven must be blind.

Observing the intellectual aura and youthful, attractive figure of Wang Qingqing, Zeng Xiaomei muttered to herself. At the same time, she felt a slight relief. This lad has a girlfriend, so it’s unlikely that anything would happen with her sister.

However, these various thoughts merely flashed through Zeng Xiaomei’s mind. Immediately, she gathered her focus, seriously beginning to ask Wang Qingqing about the various details and circumstances of the case.

After questioning Wang Qingqing, she turned to some of the parents nearby, recording their statements. Once she knew that a student directly involved in the incident had regained consciousness, she immediately contacted the doctor and, upon confirming that a statement could be taken, she didn’t stop to catch her breath before recording it.

After taking the statements and essentially confirming the facts, she immediately issued an arrest order for the student named Li Xiaohan in front of everyone and personally set off, with a fierce momentum, towards the school where Li Xiaohan was.

Before leaving, just in case, she left a few officers behind to ensure the safety of these injured parties.

"Perhaps there’s a chance to bring about justice!"

"Officer Zeng is such a good person."

"......"

Watching the decisively acting Zeng Xiaomei rush towards the hospital entrance after hanging up the phone, the students’ parents relaxed, their faces showing hope and joy.

"Officer Zeng is indeed a good person. Xiao Yi, did you know her before?"

Wang Qingqing held immense admiration for Zeng Xiaomei. In her, she saw the qualities and style an enforcer of the law should possess, and moreover, she was a beautiful girl, just like herself.

Gazing at Zeng Xiaomei’s receding figure, her eyes sparkled with fervent light.

It took her a while to snap back to reality and then looked curiously at Xiao Yi who was next to her.

"Hmm, I’ve seen her a few times before, she’s the sister of one of my classmates."

Xiao Yi nodded. Although he didn’t like encountering Zeng Xiaomei, he had quite an appreciation for her honesty and strictness.

Looking in the direction Zeng Xiaomei had left, he showed a contemplative expression. Her involvement was something he had not anticipated; however... with Zeng Xiaomei joining in, maybe... he might not need to get involved anymore.

That would save him quite a bit of effort.

Xiao Yi touched his nose.

"Thank you, Xiao Yi!"

Wang Qingqing looked at Xiao Yi with sincere expression and said once again with heartfelt gratitude. She knew that a simple thank you wasn’t much, and that Xiao Yi had told her more than once there was no need for thanks, but she still felt the need to voice her appreciation, unable to contain it.

Saying thank you was her only way to express her inner gratitude towards Xiao Yi at the moment.

"Eh? Ah, senior, you’ve misunderstood. Officer Zeng didn’t come because I called her. I really didn’t call her, I hadn’t even thought about..."’

Suddenly hearing Wang Qingqing say thank you again, Xiao Yi was taken aback. When he saw the sincere thanks in her eyes, he immediately realized she had misunderstood, thinking he had summoned Zeng Xiaomei, and quickly gestured with his hands to correct her, while inwardly he couldn’t help but smile bitterly. He had never thought about calling Zeng Xiaomei, heaven and earth could attest, this matter truly wasn’t his doing.

But, it’s a pity because after saying it a few times, he quickly found that Wang Qingqing obviously didn’t believe him. Knowing his words would dry up before she would believe, he wisely closed his mouth.

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Li Zhengyi’s name meant ’justice,’ but his actions throughout his life have been numerous, and the bad ones even more so, except he had never been involved with justice itself.

Though he was adept at wrongdoing, he always remained careful, steadfastly adhering to the principle of planning before acting in matters big and small, allowing him to live carefree, having never been caught red-handed by anyone.

Even more, as Boss Li, he had a somewhat good reputation outside because ever since he successfully climbed the social ladder by marrying into his father-in-law’s family over twenty years ago, transitioning from a street thug to a businessman, he became even more cautious.

Especially after several stern lessons from his father-in-law, he conducted every affair with extreme care.

Yet now, he was in a desperate situation, looking like a dog that had lost its home, preparing to flee.

With his wife and son in tow.

Truly dragging his family along.

The cause of all this was no other than his youngest son!

(To be continued. If you like this novel, you are welcome to vote, provide monthly tickets, and support at Qidian. Your support is my greatest motivation.)