BXBX NOVEL Chapter 64 - 64: Acquittal (3rd Update)
Huang Xiaolong was willingly escorted away by Chief Xu and his team.
Outside Storm nightclub, a police car with flashing lights was parked.
A few officers were looking at Huang Xiaolong like he was an international terrorist, clearly feeling quite wary.
It made sense. After all, he single-handedly destroyed the Storm nightclub and beat up Gao Tianxiang until his own mother wouldn’t recognize him – not something an ordinary person could pull off.
A young officer pulled out his gun and pointed it at Huang Xiaolong, took out a pair of handcuffs, ready to cuff him.
Surely, such a dangerous criminal should be handcuffed.
But unexpectedly…
“Enough already. Put away your guns and handcuffs.” Chief Xu waved his hand dismissively.
“Huh? Chief Xu, what are you…” The several officers were flummoxed.
Damn, this country boy is a repeat offender, and we can’t even cuff him?
Leaving that aside, the Gao Family will surely come hard at the police for this; if they make even a small misstep, the consequences could be serious!
“So, what’s your name?” Standing by the police car, Chief Xu asked Huang Xiaolong with a smile.
Yes! Chief Xu was grinning at Huang Xiaolong!
He didn’t seem like a police officer dealing with a criminal whose guilt was clear beyond doubt, but more like a buddy having a chat.
Bizarrely, there was even a hint of flattery in Chief Xu’s eyes and words.
Everyone was stunned! Flabbergasted! Thunderstruck! Confused!
The accompanying officers were about to lose their minds.
Huang Xiaolong was equally bewildered… ‘This can’t be right… After all this, they’re still being polite and not yelling or hitting me. Is it because even the police despise Gao Tianxiang for his bullying and womanising, and now that I’ve enacted justice, they’re going to show their approval?’
“Do you smoke?” Chief Xu took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and offered one to Huang Xiaolong.
“1-Jm—-” Huang Xiaolong did smoke in the village, but he didn’t feel a strong urge most times. Today, after having beaten someone up, he kind of felt like smoking, so he accepted the cigarette.
Click–
Chief Xu promptly lit up Huang Xiaolong’s cigarette with his lighter. “Chief Xu, what is it exactly that you’re doing?” An officer, unable to bear it anymore, flew off the handle.
“Be quiet.” Chief Xu lit up a cigarette for himself and took a deep puff. “Kid, what’s your name? My family name is Xu, you can call me ‘Brother Xu’ if you don’t mind.”
‘Brother Xu’?
Son of a gun!
As the saying goes, ‘No one should hit a grinning face.’ Seeing Chief Xu bend over backward, Huang Xiaolong had no choice but to be frank. “Well… Brother Xu… My name is Huang Xiaolong… I’m from a village.”
“Huang Xiaolong… Good, good.” Chief Xu nodded his head and then said, “Brother Long, you go ahead and get into the car. I’ll make a phone call. Don’t worry about today’s matter. I’ll handle it.”
Having said that, Chief Xu personally opened the car door and instructed the officers. “None of you mess around, understood?”
Huang Xiaolong, together with the other officers, got into the police car.
Chief Xu ran off to a corner, took out his cellphone, and dialed a number.
The call connected.
“Captain Lin! I have some good news for you!” Chief Xu was clearly excited and eager for credit. “It’s great news!”
From the phone, came a languid, seductive female voice. “Oh, it’s Chief Xu. I was about to go to bed as I haven’t been feeling well lately.”
It was the sexy and tall miss Lin Jing’s voice!
“Yes, yes, Captain Lin. You’re recuperating, so you should rest. I shouldn’t be bothering you, but… Captain Lin, I found the country boy… Oh no, the young man. I found him!”
“You found him?” Lin Jing’s languid voice instantly became excited! Trembling with joy!
“Yes, he’s exactly the same as in the video. He’s wearing the same clothes, and he has the same canvas bag on his back. I’m sure it’s him!” Chief Xu insisted.
“Where is he?” Lin Jing could not wait to ask. Perhaps due to her extreme emotion, after speaking, she began to cough violently, sounding breathless.
She seemed extremely weak and exhausted.
“Don’t, don’t, Captain Lin. Don’t get too worked up. Stay calm, stay calm. We’ve found him. He’s in Binhai. We’ll get plenty of chances to meet later…” Chief Xu hastily said. “You need to take care of your health first.”
Lin Jing, having regained her composure, asked, “How did you find him?”
“Captain Lin, the way it happened was quite remarkable…” Chief Xu relayed all the details about Huang Xiaolong’s actions at Storm Nightclub and his beating of Gao Tianxiang to Lin Jing.
“So, Captain Lin, what should we do next? Should I take him back to the station for questioning?” Chief Xu asked cautiously.
Chief Xu, who was the deputy director of the district’s Public Security Bureau, could not afford to offend the Gao Family or Gao Tianxiang.
However, when compared to the Lin Family, the Gao Family definitely paled in comparison.
After all, Huang Xiaolong was Lin Jing’s savior!
In Binhai City’s police circle, who among those with connections did not know the status of Huang Xiaolong, this mysterious farmer, in Lin Jing’s heart?
In Chief Xu’s view, Lin Jing was far more important than Gao Tianxiang.
Therefore, when dealing with Lin Jing’s lifesaver, he must be very careful not to make any mistakes.
“Is he that extraordinary? He smashed up the Storm Nightclub all by himself?” Lin Jing was surprised, “There’s no need for a deposition, just let him go. I’ll handle the Gao family’s aftermath. Oh, remember to find out where he lives.”
“OK, OK, Captain Lin, I understand. I know what to do.” Chief Xu nodded hastily.
“What’s his name?” Lin Jing asked.
“Huang Xiaolong. Yes, that’s right, his name is Huang Xiaolong.” Chief Xu replied.
“Huang Xiaolong…” Lin Jing murmured, “All right, just handle this matter as discussed. Don’t tell him about it yet, and when my injuries heal, I will go and find him. And, keep things quiet about tonight.”
“All right, Captain Lin. We will do as you say.” Chief Xu smiled.
“Old Xu, you handled this affair quite well today.” Lin Jing said casually. “Thanks.”
“Heh! Captain Lin, don’t stand on ceremony!” Chief Xu was thrilled. “Captain Lin, I’ll personally take Little Long home. You should rest up and recover from your injuries as soon as possible.”
Ended the call.
‘Heh, it seems, Little Long’s status in Captain Lin’s heart is much more important than I thought. Chief Xu walked toward the police car with a sarcastic smile on his lips. “Young Master Gao, you got deservedly beaten up this time… hahaha~~~~”
He thought to himself, ‘Heh, in the future, if I curry favor with Little Long, maybe Captain Lin will look at me differently!’
Inside the police car.
Both Huang Xiaolong and the police officers were silent, each staring at each other without taking the initiative to speak.
Huang Xiaolong was thinking about an escape plan –
‘Sister Xiaoman is still waiting for me at home. I must go back tonight. Maybe…
I could send a WeChat message asking for help to resolve this situation?’
Huang Xiaolong had a lot of contacts on WeChat… Hong Quantao, Zou Shi, Chairman Qiu, Cui Dong, Brother Zhao Qi, and many renowned people from Binhai’s business community.
‘Or, could I just use a stealth spell and run away?
‘Worse comes to worst, could I erase these police officers’ memories of tonight?’
One idea after another popped into his mind.
At this moment, the car door opened.
Chief Xu crawled in with a grin and sat next to Huang Xiaolong, “Little Long, where do you live? I’ll take you home.”
“Take me home?” Huang Xiaolong was completely taken aback by the outcome.
The police officers looked at each other in confusion, wondering if Chief Xu had taken the wrong medication tonight.
“Yes, I am taking you home.” Chief Xu said seriously.
“Am I… I’m released without charges now?” Huang Xiaolong started to question his reality.
Having smashed vases worth millions, beat up a bunch of security guards, and assaulted Young Master Gao…
The police just let the culprit go on the spot, something was definitely wrong with this scenario!
Did he encounter fake police officers tonight?
“Ahem, yes, Little Long, you’re released without charge. We’ve put this matter to rest, now you should go home and rest.” Chief Xu slapped Huang Xiaolong on the shoulder with a meaningful look. “Little Long, let’s exchange contact information. If you have anything in the future, contact me on my cell.
Consider me one of your own from now on!”
Huang Xiaolong was bewildered. He exchanged mobile numbers with Chief Xu and added each other on WeChat in utter confusion.
The police car headed towards Lichi District’s Flower Lake Street.
Upon reaching the junction of Flower Lake Street, Chief Xu personally accompanied Huang Xiaolong off the car and took him to his apartment building.
“Heh, it’s this building, remember!” Chief Xu gleefully returned to the police car.
“Chief Xu, can you tell me what exactly is going on?” A young police officer couldn’t help but ask.
“You guys should stop asking.” Chief Xu replied in an inscrutable manner.
“No, Chief Xu, if we do this, will the Gao Family let it slide? After all, Young Master Gao was the victim tonight.”
“The Gao Family?” Chief Xu raised his eyebrows. “Is the Gao Family as influential as the Lin Family? You guys are too shortsighted!”
Huang Xiaolong climbed the stairs and stood at his door.
“Uhh– Today’s events have come to an end. Ah! Sister Xiaoman is waiting for me at home!” Huang Xiaolong’s heart leapt, “It’s getting late, I’ll have Sister Xiaoman stay over at my place tonight. Uhh…’
Huang Xiaolong couldn’t help but glance down at his pants, “Today, you finally have a chance to shine! Hahaha!”