Chapter 186 Ear Cutting
"You posted your dashcam footage online?" Zhang Songbai asked, his eyes looking somewhat strange.
"What, you can't?" Song Ying retorted. "Officer Zhang, you don't think that just because you deleted the video, I'll have no evidence, do you? There's something called a backup, have you heard of that?"
Earlier at the scene, Zhang Songbai pretended to be watching a video, but when Song Ying wasn't paying attention, he directly deleted the file, then turned off the screen and returned the phone to Song Ying.
He never expected that Song Ying would take such precautions before handing him the phone.
The Fu family is a local power in Nancheng. Song Ying doesn't cause trouble, but that doesn't mean she's not wary, and she doesn't hesitate to assume the worst about them.
Especially after seeing the video deleted while in the car, he completely lost hope in the Nancheng police.
"Miss Song, we can discuss this matter further."
Zhang Songbai admitted defeat and could only try to appease Song Ying first, and then find a way to maneuver around her.
However.
Song Ying stood up, waved her phone, and said, "Can we discuss this? Do we still need to discuss it? Let's ask for everyone's opinion, and also ask for the opinion of your bureau's leaders."
"What did you do!"
Zhang Songbai rushed over to grab the phone, but a shout from outside interrupted him.
"Zhang Songbai! What do you want to do!"
"Director Lin... Director Lin."
The person who came was Director Lin Huaisheng.
"Zhang Songbai, I never knew you were this kind of person! Take him away! Suspend him from duty and investigate! As a people's police officer, how could you do such a thing? Zhang Songbai, do you have any respect for the trust the country and the people have placed in you?!"
"Director Lin, it wasn't me, I didn't, I..."
Zhang Songbai tried to argue, but was taken away by the men brought by Director Lin.
As the sound faded into the distance, Lin Huaisheng turned to Song Ying and said, “Ms. Song, I’m sorry for what Zhang Songbai did. But please believe me, not all of us in the Nancheng police are such scoundrels. We will give you a reasonable explanation for what happened today.”
That's what he said, but his gaze was fixed on the phone in Song Ying's hand.
No one expected that Song Ying's phone had been live-streaming when she came in. Because it was in her pocket, the screen was not visible, only the audio was, but her conversation with Zhang Songbai was broadcast live.
The previous driving video had already gone viral, and the subsequent black screen live stream went even further, which finally alerted Director Lin Huaisheng to clean up the mess.
“Since Director Lin said so, I certainly believe that the police will give me justice. Logically speaking, I shouldn’t have recorded the conversation while giving my statement. But just now, Officer Zhang deleted my video when I was submitting evidence. Luckily, I had a backup, so I was able to use it to prove my innocence. Later, when giving my statement, he took me to an interrogation room that only suspects need to be in, so I was careful. Is this a violation of laws and regulations?”
The live stream is still going on, and the volume button is still flashing.
Lin Huaisheng's lips twitched. Song Ying was clearly doing it on purpose. In principle, it is not allowed to record a statement without permission. Although it is not illegal, it is unreasonable and not permitted.
Generally, because the statement is only for understanding the situation and is not mandatory, the police will not specifically ask the person concerned to hand over their communication devices, so there is a loophole.
Song Ying is a celebrity, and if someone with ulterior motives uses this to make a fuss, it will most likely be blown out of proportion. But if the police think it's understandable and are willing to defend her, then no matter what, it's not her fault.
After all, it was the police who lost trust first, which is why the public became wary.
Lin Huaisheng gave a wry smile. "If it weren't for Miss Song's foresight, we wouldn't have known that Zhang Songbai was this kind of person. It's all thanks to Miss Song's actions that we were able to expose the corrupt elements in the police force. If I had to say, I should thank you."
"You're welcome." Song Ying smiled slightly. "Then I'll wait for Director Lin's good news."
As she said this, Song Ying cut off the live stream.
Those in power often bully honest people.
But these people forget that even honest people can bite when pushed to the limit.
Once public opinion takes hold, it's not something Zhang Songbai alone, or even a small bureau chief like Lin Huaisheng, can withstand.
Nancheng is only a part of China, but the people of China are all over the internet.
Song Ying is no longer the unknown nobody she once was.
Under the pressure of public opinion following the trending topic, the police responded quickly.
As soon as Song Ying arrived at the hotel, she saw the online announcement: Nancheng police had suspended Zhang Songbai from his duties and were investigating him. The five-member motorcycle gang that drove a non-motorized vehicle at excessive speed in the motorized vehicle lane and deliberately caused a traffic accident was given a one-month detention and fined due to the serious impact of the incident.
Netizens immediately cheered, celebrating the eradication of the corrupt officials. The quick response of the Nancheng police also helped to clear their name and quell public anger to some extent.
Meanwhile, the South Pearl Pagoda.
Fu Yuqi stood stiffly in front of his desk, the setting sun shining through the window onto his profile, highlighting the prominent veins on his neck.
"Are you still so stubborn? Don't you realize you've done anything wrong?"
Fu Yushu wore a white traditional Chinese cotton and linen long gown, with gold-rimmed glasses perched on his nose, resembling a refined gentleman. However, this seemingly gentle gentleman had a cold gaze and was playing with a scalpel in his hand.
"I told you before not to mess with the Qin family, and not to interfere in Fu Yuhua's affairs without permission, lest you ruin my plans. But now it seems that your ears are just for show."
"I was just testing Song Ying's background, who knew those guys were all useless! And Zhang Songbai, a dignified criminal police captain, how could he make such a low-level mistake? These useless pawns, if they don't cause trouble this time, they definitely will next time. If they're ruined, they're ruined, we don't need one or two more! Anyway, public opinion has turned around now, and no one knows this has anything to do with me, so please don't make things difficult for me anymore, brother..."
"It seems you still haven't listened to me." Fu Yushu lifted his eyelids and looked up at him. "In that case, there's no point in keeping these ears. Diao Huai."
Fu Yushu tossed the scalpel aside, and his assistant, who was standing nearby, deftly caught it and bowed.
"Yes, Master."
Fu Yuqi's expression finally changed. His previously impatient eyes were now filled with fear. He retreated repeatedly, but tripped over the coffee table next to him and stumbled to the ground.
"Big brother, don't scare me... Big brother, I was wrong, I'll never do it again, big brother..."
"I'm sorry, Second Young Master."
As Diao Huai finished speaking, a sharp blade flashed, followed by a bloodcurdling scream.
"ah--"
"Let the people outside come in, stop the bleeding, and bandage him."
As Fu Yushu gave the order, the medical staff who had been waiting outside the door came in with their equipment. Two of them held Fu Yuqi down, gave him a small amount of anesthesia, and then began to skillfully bandage him.
Fu Yushu waved his hand, and the medical staff left silently.
During this time, there was no surprise, no excessive talking or looking, clearly indicating that they were already used to it.
Even with the small amount of anesthesia applied to her ears, which were close to her head, Fu Yuqi's reactions were still a beat slower.
“I’ve spoiled you too much before. From today onwards, Fu Yuqi, please remember this lesson. This time it’s an ear, next time it’ll be a leg. The Fu family is not short of money. Even if you become a cripple, I can still afford to take care of you.”
Fu Yushu wiped the blood off the scalpel with a handkerchief and looked at Diao Huai.
"Send him back. If he runs around again, break his legs."
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