The Santana stopped in the courtyard of the Xicheng Branch, and the bright lights flashed twice before going out completely. Liu Tianlai got out of the driver's seat, and Geng Chao was already waiting on the side. He quickly opened the back door, and Wen Huaiming got up and got out of the car with a slightly fat middle-aged man.
Liu Tianlai came around from the other side and extended his hand as a gesture of invitation: "Mayor Bai, this way."
Geng Chao didn't recognize Wen Huaiming, but he knew Bai Changqian's hot temper, so he quickly turned on the flashlight and led the way. The people on duty tonight had been adjusted, and there was no one else in the entire branch except the five people who participated. In order to facilitate the operation, all the lights in the yard were turned off, and it was pitch black. People who were not familiar with the terrain could easily bump into the wall.
After going up to the second floor, Liu Tianlai took Bai Changqian directly to the interrogation room, while Wen Huaiming went to see Wen Liang. Seeing his son, Wen Huaiming asked, "I heard from your mother that you have been studying hard recently?"
Wen Liang was stunned for a moment, looked at his father, and they both laughed at the same time.
Bai Changqian stayed in the interrogation room for a long time. Liu Tianlai and Geng Chao stood at the door and vaguely heard the violent curses from inside, accompanied by Bai Huan's screams and pleas for mercy from time to time. The two looked at each other, and Geng Chao whispered, "Do you want to go in?"
"It's no big deal for me to teach my son a lesson. It'll be fine once I vent my anger."
Geng Chao shook his head, somewhat disapproving of Bai Changqian. With such cunning and temper, I really don't know how he got to this position.
After a while, Bai Changqian came out with a sullen face, and Bai Huan followed behind him with his head down. Bai Changqian asked coldly, "Where is Hou Qiang?" Since Bai Changqian was to be a hidden chess piece, Hou Chuanhai could not be suspicious of this matter. So it was necessary for Bai Changqian to personally appease Hou Qiang.
Although Hou Qiang didn't suffer much, he was frightened by Liu Tianlai's attitude. Seeing Bai Changqian at this moment was like seeing a relative, and he almost cried out: "Uncle Bai..."
Bai Changqian suppressed his anger and said, "It's okay. It was just a misunderstanding tonight. Come with me later." After saying that, he turned around and walked out. He always believed that Hou Qiang and others had led his son astray, so naturally they would not give him a good look.
Hou Qiang looked at Bai Huan, and Bai Huan whispered, "It was all Wen Liang's fault. He knew a few small characters in the Public Security Bureau and tricked them into causing trouble for us. I told them many times just now, but they didn't believe me. It was not until I called them that they believed that my father was the deputy mayor. This matter has been covered up like this. Don't mention it when you go back, lest your father cause trouble for you. Look, I was beaten up just now."
Hou Qiang nodded with emotion: "Old Bai, you are still a man of honor. Damn it, when I get out, I will find a chance to kill Wen Liang!"
Bai Huan tried to smile bitterly, but he cried out in pain. His swollen face looked scarier than a ghost. "Forget it. He saw what happened today. It won't be good for anyone if we make a big fuss. My dad didn't even pursue those policemen. Don't mess with him in the future. Think about it. After we met Wen Liang, we talked it over once, okay? Even Gu Wenyuan and Mu Shanshan were humiliated. It's not shameful for us to give in."
Hou Qiang didn't expect that Bai Huan, who was always brave and daring, would back down so quickly. Hearing that it was Bai Changqian who ordered him not to pursue the matter, he hesitated for a moment and said angrily, "Okay!"
After a lot of noise, Bai Changqian refused Liu Tianlai's offer to drive him away, and no longer cared about Hou Qiang and the other two. He took a taxi with Bai Huan and disappeared into the night. Hou Qiang was frightened tonight and wanted to save some face. After being released, he raised his head and asked Geng Chao: "You want me to just walk away like this? Let me tell you, it's not that easy!" At least send us a car
Geng Chao ignored him and said sullenly, "Well, stay at the police station tonight. I will talk to you about criminal law."
Hou Qiang immediately recalled the red line in the Criminal Law: the crime of hooliganism can be sentenced to death at most. He no longer cared about pretending to be a yamen official and hurriedly left with Hong Hou and Shi Chengcai. They all thought that Wen Liang had been following them since he came out of Dandelion, and they caught him in the middle of the rich family. They did not suspect Shi Chengcai at all. Up to this moment, the fate of this undercover agent seemed to be much better than Liu Jianming in Infernal Affairs.
Wen Liang stayed in the room without showing up, standing by the window and looking at the crowd downstairs. At this point, there was no need to deal with Bai Changqian. He had already made up his mind. His current concession was only for another more terrible enemy. When Zhou Yuanting fell, Bai Changqian would pay the price. Bai Huan had done such a thing, so he must be punished. That was to say, Bai Changqian's career had come to an end in the foreseeable future.
Although there are no gentlemen in the officialdom, Xu Fuyan must be somewhat bothered by such a treacherous villain. As long as he seizes the opportunity to twist his mouth, it will be a piece of cake to deal with Bai Changqian.
This decision has nothing to do with Xie Yan or justice. Wen Liang is not a savior, but deep in his heart, he still hopes that in this world, evil can be punished and good must be promoted!
After Liu Tianlai sent Bai Changqian away, he pushed the door open and greeted Wen Huaiming first, then quickly walked to Wen Liang and whispered, "The girl is awake, and she wants to see you."
In the suite of the Grand Hotel, Xie Yan was in a semi-conscious state. Everything Wen Liang did and said was clearly transmitted to her mind and imprinted in her vague memory. It was the chanting that called back the soul in despair, and the warmth of the holy light when she was about to die. At that moment, there was such a soft voice saying: Don't be afraid, you will be fine!
After waking up in the hospital, the first thing he said to the female police officer beside him was: "I want to see him."
She didn't even know Wen Liang's name. Maybe someone had called his name in the Plum Hall of Dandelion, but Xie Yan didn't pay any attention to it at that time. Even if she heard it, it would go in one ear and out the other and she wouldn't take it to heart.
But now, everything is different!
Wen Liang sighed softly, looking at the sky outside the window. A trace of self-mockery suddenly flashed in his clear eyes. He said, "What should I do when I see her? Should I tell her that in order to win over Bai Changqian, I let a group of criminals who tried to rape her get away safely? Or, in order to win over Bai Changqian, I watched her fall into Bai Huan's trap?"
Liu Tianlai opened his mouth but could not refute anything. He turned his head and looked at Wen Huaiming. Wen Huaiming deeply felt the helplessness and melancholy in his son's heart. He walked to his side and said, "It's not your fault! Besides, she was not hurt after all, right?"
Wen Liang shook his head, pointed to his heart, and whispered, "It's here that she's hurt. I just hope she's strong enough."
Liu Tianlai thought that all this was just whining. Did we save her and make a mistake? He would never say these words, and he didn't want to understand Wen Liang's inner world. But he knew how to persuade Wen Liang, saying, "I think it's better to go and meet her, at least to stop the girl from causing trouble... What if she insists on reporting the case?"
Wen Liang glanced at Liu Tianlai with a half-smile: "Director Liu is still calm and thinks things through very carefully."
Liu Tianlai smiled awkwardly and said, "Professional, professional habits!"
Wen Liang was still persuaded by Liu Tianlai and rushed to the hospital overnight. After the initial treatment and relief, and the wearing off of the drug, Xie Yan was basically fine. He just sat on the bed, lowered his head and said nothing. When Wen Liang entered the ward, Liu Tianlai signaled the female police officer to come out and leave them alone. Xie Yan was startled by the noise, raised his head, and saw Wen Liang's dark face and the clear smile on his face.
"Thank you!"
After a long silence, Xie Yan finally spoke, and said softly, "I just happened to meet you. You saw it in Dandelion. I have a grudge against Bai Huan and his gang, and it's not entirely to save you."
Xie Yan curled up, hugged his knees with his hands, and rested his chin on them. His long eyelashes seemed like they could hold a matchstick. Two lines of tears suddenly flowed down his white cheeks: "Do you think I'm cheap?"
Due to the influence of many factors such as the current education situation and social atmosphere, girls are far from being as open as later generations. Going to bed is as simple as going to the toilet, and changing boyfriends is as casual as changing clothes. After experiencing what happened tonight, Xie Yan began to have wild thoughts and belittle herself. Asking such a question in front of a person she just met, you can imagine how much pressure she was under at this time.
"My opinion may not be correct. You listen to it," Wen Liang considered his words and said, "If a girl had such a thing happen because of her greed for fame and power, then there is nothing to say. It is indeed very mean. But you are different..."
Wen Liang looked her in the eyes and said softly, "You just want to find a possible way to help your mother solve some problems. You are very sensible and filial. A girl like you may not be outstanding, but at least no one can say you are a bitch!"
For some reason, looking at his gentle eyes and listening to his soft and gentle voice, Xie Yan suddenly wanted to throw herself into his arms and cry. She held back, not daring to look into his eyes again, lowered her head and whispered, "How do you know all this..."
Wen Liang placed his hands on both sides of his forehead, pouted his lips and wrinkled his nose, and made a piggy face: "Don't look down on Zhu Bajie, I know a lot more than just eating."
Xie Yan was stunned for a moment, as if she wanted to laugh but couldn't. There were faint traces of tears on her pretty face, which made people feel infinite pity for her.
Wen Liang stood up, turned his back to her, and said quietly: "Xie Yan, let this matter pass! You are still you, still the most beautiful girl in No. 19, go to class happily, live happily, and no one will bother you. Just pretend that nothing happened, okay?"
Xie Yan seemed to understand something, and his face turned pale: "Where are those people?"
"Bai Huan and the others have been released, but don't worry, they have promised not to mention this matter again. You are a girl, and it will be very bad for you if you really make a fuss... Even if you are not afraid, you should think about your mother, she only has you as a daughter..."
After a long time, the sound of a girl crying came from behind. Wen Liang knew that she had actually given in. In such a situation, no girl would have any other choice. He couldn't bear to look at Xie Yan's face again, and sighed: "Take care of yourself, relax, it's no big deal..."
The white door closed gently, and Wen Liang had completely forgotten about the sad girl. Tomorrow, there was more to do!