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Ti ticked by, minute after minute. Chief Constable Zhang Zhixue had already been inside for nearly a quarter of an hour, and still, there was no sign of movent.
Xia Rou’s heart had sunk to rock bottom, her eyes filled with despair as she constantly blad herself, "It’s all my fault. I knew he was impulsive and prone to using force, but I should have stopped him this morning, stopped him from using violence. He’s been captured by the patrol, and I was still sulking... If I’d co here earlier to explain the situation, things wouldn’t have escalated to such a state..."
"Sister Xia Rou, don’t beat yourself up too much. No one could have anticipated that things would turn out this way..." Chen Long sighed, "Who knew Brother Bao would be so unrelenting, remaining defiant even at the Patrol Office..."
Unlike the despairing Xia Rou and Chen Long, Shi Jianzhong’s expression grew increasingly fervent and excited.
This kid, the damned brat, he dared to lay hands on —today won’t end well for him! I won’t let him leave without stripping off a layer of his skin!
Arrogant, aren’t you? Full of swagger, aren’t you? Think you’re capable, don’t you? Let’s see if you’re brave enough to strike Chief Zhang too!
And Han Ruobing, you think you’re so above it all, don’t you? So much like a "goddess," aren’t you? This ti, I’m going to ruin you! You think you can keep putting on an act with your fake propriety with ?
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As everyone waited with varied expressions, the door to the interrogation room finally opened.
Chief Zhang Zhixue’s hearty laughter resonated, "Xiao Han, let’s handle this matter as discussed. Xiao Yang, go get the red box from my office."
The patrol officer outside, who had been worried about Chief Zhang’s safety, left confused but promptly headed for the stairs.
What’s going on?
The patrol officers standing at the doorway exchanged puzzled glances, unsure of the situation.
Then, accompanied by Zhang Zhixue, Yan Xiaobao swaggered out.
"Arrest him!" Shi Jianzhong shouted loudly.
Seven or eight patrol officers simultaneously raised their guns and aid at Yan Xiaobao.
"What are you doing?" Zhang Zhixue’s face darkened as he scolded, "Shi Jianzhong, did I tell you to arrest him? Who’s the Chief Constable here—you or ?"
"Well..." Shi Jianzhong stamred nervously, "Chief Constable, he is a major offender for assaulting police officers and stealing a firearm..."
"Don’t I know better whether he’s an offender or not?" Zhang Zhixue responded displeased, "I’ve thoroughly investigated this matter today. Han Ruobing will handle all follow-up affairs."
"But..." Shi Jianzhong was still unwilling to give up, trying to argue again.
"No buts!" Zhang Zhixue raised his voice, fixing Shi Jianzhong with a stern gaze, "Do you understand why this situation has escalated into such a chaotic ss? As an enforcer of the law, your primary duty is to uphold social order and harmony—not to chase after glory and stir up trouble!"
"Yes, yes..." Shi Jianzhong blushed under Zhang Zhixue’s severe gaze, lowering his head, no longer daring to speak.
Seeing that Yan Xiaobao seed to have been released without charges, Xia Rou rushed forward, overjoyed, and asked, "Does this an everything’s fine now? Can he leave?"
Witnessing Xia Rou’s deeply concerned expression, as radiant as her beautiful face, Han Ruobing couldn’t help feeling a flicker of unexplained hostility. She maintained her icy and professional deanor, replying flatly, "He can’t leave yet. You two also need to provide statents to detail this morning’s altercation."
"Don’t worry, it’s nothing major, just a bit of follow-up work." Zhang Zhixue reassured Xia Rou with warmth.
Only now did Xia Rou recognize that Chief Zhang was the son of the man she and Yan Xiaobao had saved on MH737--a patient with a brain hemorrhage.
Good deeds truly are rewarded!
Xia Rou nodded gratefully at Zhang Zhixue, but refrained from ntioning the earlier connection. She didn’t want the information to fall into ill-intending ears.
At that mont, Xiao Yang returned from the upstairs office with the box and handed it to Zhang Zhixue.
After opening the box, Zhang Zhixue ceremoniously held up a roll of red silk and handed it to Yan Xiaobao, while issuing a commanding order, "Salute!"
"Snap!"
The surrounding twenty-odd patrol officers stood upright and saluted in unison.
"What’s this thing?" Yan Xiaobao curiously received the pole attached to the red silk.
Zhang Zhixue unrolled the silk, revealing a banner bearing four large characters: "People’s Hero."
The patrol officers exchanged confused looks. This "violent resistance," "assaulting police," "seizing firearms," "hostage-taking arrest officer" suspect had suddenly transford into a People’s Hero? The stark contrast had them utterly bewildered, leaving their minds spinning...
Even Han Ruobing’s eyes betrayed a hint of envious admiration.
As the Goddess Catcher—the arrest officer with the highest case-solving score—she typically received multiple banners each year, labeled "Pacesetter" or "Model Officer," among others, but none could rival the prestige of Yan Xiaobao’s "People’s Hero."
Hero—a title that carried exceptional honor. And with the term "People’s" preceding it, the weight of this distinction grew exponentially. Anything bestowed in the na of the People seed to acquire instant nobility.
Attaining the title of People’s Hero required accomplishnts as extraordinary as Yan Xiaobao’s—a single person defeating four ard hijackers and saving over two hundred lives. Such feats weren’t sothing an average person could achieve.
Shi Jianzhong, however, felt like swallowing bitterness. He had exerted every effort to paint Yan Xiaobao as a dangerous criminal, virtually putting the kid on the verge of ruin.
But in the blink of an eye, the sacred banner of "People’s Hero" erased all charges against Yan Xiaobao.
Shi Jianzhong’s actions, in the na of the People, now seed pathetically weak and downright laughable.
The bright red banner was like an audible, resounding slap across Shi Jianzhong’s face, leaving no room for resistance.
At long last, Xia Rou and Chen Long could breathe deeply in relief. If the Chief Constable had publicly awarded Yan Xiaobao the banner, it undoubtedly ant he was guiltless and had earned credit.
"To comnd Yan Xiaobao for his courageous actions in capturing the hijackers, we hereby award him with this banner, a dal, and a certificate of rit as recognition for his achievents." Zhang Zhixue retrieved a dal and certificate from the box and handed them to Yan Xiaobao, "These just arrived from the province—it seems fate brought you here just in ti for their presentation."
"What’s the use of these things..." Yan Xiaobao nonchalantly accepted the dal and certificate, then, finding them cumberso, glanced around to see if there was anyone to take them off his hands.
Catching the envious glint in Han Ruobing’s eye, Yan Xiaobao eagerly handed the items over to her like a treasure, "Bingbing, looks like you really like these. They’re yours then."
"These comndations are awarded to you. Please take them ho and cherish them. If I wish to earn recognition myself, I’ll strive through my own achievents." Han Ruobing replied coldly, her voice devoid of emotion, "And I am not your wife. Please stop talking nonsense. If you tarnish my reputation, I’ll sue you for defamation."
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