Chapter 496 - 494: Returning on His Own
"Hmm, consider it a perk for you. Alright, let’s sleep now." Lin Xiaoting was about to turn over and start sleeping.
Chen Tianlong smiled bitterly for a while and then closed his eyes.
It was already deep into the night, and he wasn’t in the mood for romance, especially since he had to surrender the next day and explain the situation to the chief before things got out of hand.
The next morning, when Chen Tianlong woke up, the beauty was already gone.
Chen Tianlong didn’t delay. After getting up and washing, he drove straight to the police station. As soon as he got out of the car, everyone was stunned. Wasn’t Chen Tianlong rescued? Why did he come back on his own?
A dozen guns pointed at Chen Tianlong, who then put his hands on his head and squatted down on the ground.
"Assistants, everyone lower your guns!" Zhao Bing quickly stepped out of the office and arrived at the hall upon hearing the report that Chen Tianlong had surrendered.
"Good morning, Chief!" Chen Tianlong smiled bitterly.
Zhao Bing took a deep breath, brought him back to the interrogation room, and then closed the door with only Zhang Yufei and Zhou Qiang inside, while the others stood outside.
"Chen Tianlong, tell me what happened. I want to hear it." Zhao Bing wasn’t angry; he understood Chen Tianlong, who would never do something so foolish.
Upon hearing this, Chen Tianlong nodded and recounted the whole story, including the criminals arresting the wrong person, but omitted the part about escaping with the beauty since it was unrelated to his case.
Zhao Bing and Zhang Yufei, after listening, basically understood that Chen Tianlong had been framed.
Especially Zhang Yufei, who completely trusted Chen Tianlong without question.
"Chen Tianlong, you are in serious danger now. Early this morning, Elder Hao personally came to the police station insisting that you be sent to court for heavy punishment. I temporarily took on the case; the evidence is pending investigation, giving him a three-day extension."
Zhao Bing was quite troubled as he personally examined the deceased that day, and later verified only Chen Tianlong’s fingerprints were found.
Additionally, the Jade Pendant was found on Chen Tianlong, solidifying witness and material evidence, making it difficult to acquit him.
"Chief, no need to find evidence. That old man is an expert, very meticulous, surely erased all evidence beforehand. It’s my fault for acting rashly and not thinking ahead, leading to the ambush." Chen Tianlong was also a bit frustrated.
"Ah, let’s not dwell on it. Now, the only thing we need is to find a solution." After taking a deep breath, Zhao Bing thought for a while and said: "Chen Tianlong, starting from the evidence is impossible now. The only way is to find someone. Elder Lin has considerable influence in South Sea City, he might be able to help you."
Zhao Bing understood the importance of power, and in such cases of being framed, without their own forces they are powerless.
"This... doesn’t seem right?" Chen Tianlong was a bit troubled. Though he had a good relationship with Lin Batian, being the bodyguard of his daughter, it was embarrassing to ask for intervention.
After all, this wasn’t a small matter; even if Lin Batian got involved, many connections would be needed.
"Chen Tianlong, you don’t have to worry for now. If you feel uncomfortable asking, I’ll do it for you," Zhang Yufei said directly.
"..." Chen Tianlong had no response, but it seemed to be the best solution.
Thus, Chen Tianlong was temporarily held in the police station’s cell, while Zhang Yufei wasted no time in calling Lin Batian.
Upon hearing the matter, Lin Batian, accompanied by Mr. Hu, rushed to the police station as soon as possible.
Inside a small room, Chen Tianlong and Lin Batian had a private conversation. Although time was short, from Chen Tianlong’s recounting, Lin Batian roughly understood the situation. After leaving the police station, Lin Batian dialed a number inside, which was Wang Kaige’s, the head of South Sea City’s police bureau.
Lin Batian knew Wang Kaige from when they both started, and they often kept in touch in the past, but later due to busy company affairs, contact became rare. Now facing difficulties, he remembered Wang Kaige and called him.
However, upon learning that the deceased was a member of the Mo Family, Wang Kaige immediately refused to help, considering the Mo Family had deep-rooted influence in South Sea City, occupying the economic force for seven or eight years.
During this period, Mo Chou contributed significant tax and donations to the government every year, earning solid support from some leadership, even Wang Kaige had no way to assist.
Subsequently, Lin Batian contacted several government acquaintances hoping they could lend a hand. Although they couldn’t directly bail Chen Tianlong, they could try to reduce the sentence.
In the end, upon hearing the Mo Family involved, all expressed inability to assist.
Learning this news, Chen Tianlong was a bit dejected, and had to continue thinking of other solutions while at the police station.
He wasn’t afraid of imprisonment, since being an assassin was harsher than prison, and he had endured years without concern. He just couldn’t let go of Wu Mengting, Mo Jing, or the young lady.
He knew if he went to jail, various forces would attack the Lin Family, and those he protected would be in danger.
In the campus.
Wu Mengting learned that Chen Tianlong was arrested, communicated with Zhang Yufei, and understood the situation. She then thought of someone, Li Hongliang.
Wu Mengting was very aware of Li Hongliang’s power; a former mayor of South Sea City, a formidable presence. His old subordinates often visited him, and if Elder Hao could help, Chen Tianlong would have hope.
By this time, Li Hongliang had recovered from illness and returned to the mansion to rest.
Wu Mengting brought a bag of fruits and some nutritional products, took a taxi, and quickly arrived at the Li Family Mansion. Soon, she was in the Li Family’s hall where an old man was silently pouring tea, looking healthy and radiant.