Rules are rules, and no one can break them.
"Ye Xingchen is waiting to catch you off guard, you can't go."
Yuan Gang looked up, stubbornly.
Xuan Niao stood aside, her lips pursed, unsure what to say.
"Prepare the car." Ye Longlin glanced at him and returned to the bedroom.
After he left, Yuan Gang remained in place.
Xuan Niao patted his shoulder and sighed, "Go ahead, you know the boss's temper."
Yuan Gang stared at her. "Ye Xingchen is about to be elected to one of the Five Decisive positions, which means he has already made deals with others and is just waiting for the right time. His attack on the boss now is to pull the boss down from the Consular position. Once he's out, and one of the Five Decisive moves up, he can smoothly take his place.
If all goes well, he could be in the Consular position within two years. Holding leverage over the boss now will definitely cause trouble for him, so I don't recommend you go."
Xuan Niao said nothing and looked at Ye Longlin on the stairs.
"A mere Ye Xingchen can't do me any harm. Go ahead and prepare the car."
Yuan Gang finally sighed and turned away.
A few minutes later, a Maybach drove out of the residential area.
...
Xu Dengkui had been in this position for many years, but during all those years, he had neither distinguished himself nor committed any errors; he was a typical man suited for holding onto what had been gained.
But now, he was in a predicament, because the person arrested today was Lin Tian Ai, Ye Longlin's wife.
Even though they were divorced, no one could deny Lin Tian Ai's identity.
"Miss Lin, we found one kilogram of drugs in the truck from your company. I believe you are aware of how troublesome this matter is. Why don't you tell us?"
This sentence had been repeated several times, but the only answer received was "I don't know," which made Xu Dengkui feel troubled.
"Miss Lin, if you truly don't know, then this is a frame-up. Think carefully if you've offended anyone recently."
Xu Dengkui said persuasively. He dared not offend Lin Tian Ai, what if Ye Longlin made trouble for him?
Lin Tian Ai narrowed her eyes at his words and immediately thought of Ye Longlin's maneuvering.
"Director Xu, I can assure you that this is a frame-up. After all, you didn't find anything related to drugs in our factory, did you? If there were, it would be normal to use the factory as a cover and establish a small workshop underneath.
But you didn't find anything, so you can't form a chain of evidence. This can only mean that we have been framed."
Lin Tian Ai said calmly. After Lin Lang's death, she seemed to have matured overnight.
Xu Dengkui nodded, "Indeed, but that doesn't mean you weren't involved in this!"
"Xingcheng has a special location. We handle hundreds of drug-related incidents every year. No one can be certain. Just like last year, with the incident involving the boss of a corresponding company, who would have thought that a boss worth hundreds of millions would be a mercenary leader."
Lin Tian Ai fell silent. Unless she could find evidence proving her innocence, she would have to remain detained for the time being.
"Director Xu."
A young man in uniform entered and whispered something in his ear, looking at Lin Tian Ai with a strange expression.
"Without my orders, none of you are allowed in."
After saying that, he quickly left.
Ye Longlin sat in Xu Dengkui's office, his expression grim.
"Mr. Ye, you've come all this way. Please, just give your orders directly."
Xu Dengkui had not forgotten the night Yuan Gang had warned him. That was a Three-Star General!
Most importantly, he was Ye Longlin's assistant!
Even in the capital, a Three-Star General would not be an assistant!
This could only mean that Ye Longlin's status was even higher!
"I want to take Lin Tian Ai away."
These words stunned Xu Dengkui, leaving him speechless for a moment.
Xu Dengkui said with a wry face, "Mr. Ye, Miss Lin has not cleared her name yet, so she cannot be taken away. This is the rule."
"Rules are rigid, people are alive. Tian Ai would not do such a thing. She doesn't even know where to find the channels. I believe you have also investigated Xingcheng inside and out?"
Ye Longlin sat in the lower seat, while Xu Dengkui stood bending over beside him.
"Mr. Ye, this matter has too great an impact. If we release her now, it will make the public lose confidence in the Dragon Patrol Bureau. It concerns people's livelihoods. No matter how great your background, you cannot force me to yield."
Xu Dengkui had his principles; he was not that kind of person.
Everyone has their own value. Some are suited for conquering empires, while others are suited for holding them. Xu Dengkui was the latter; he had his own bottom line.
"This matter has nothing to do with you. What you should do is follow Yuan Gang's orders and implement martial law."
Xu Dengkui remained silent. This involved a matter of principle, and he would not yield.
"In your position, you are doing the right thing, but today, I must take Tian Ai away!"
After saying that, Ye Longlin took out a document and placed it in front of him.
Xu Dengkui's eyes flickered. His heart was filled with shock, and his gaze towards Ye Longlin was filled with awe and disbelief!
He actually...
"Hiss!"
Xu Dengkui gasped, immediately saluted, and said, "Understood!"
He quickly turned and returned to the interrogation room, saying to Lin Tian Ai, "Go, you can leave. However, you cannot leave Xingcheng until we clear your name."
Lin Tian Ai was taken aback, "I can go?"
Xu Dengkui said helplessly, "Yes. A prominent figure wants to take you away, and we can't stop him. Not even the Dragon Patrol Bureau of Nan Province can stop him."
He truly hadn't expected Ye Longlin to be the Consul. No wonder he had a Three-Star General protecting him.
It was truly unbelievable!
"Who?" Lin Tian Ai asked curiously.
Xu Dengkui smiled wryly, "Mr. Ye."
The only "Mr. Ye" Lin Tian Ai could think of was Ye Longlin.
He personally escorted Lin Tian Ai out of the interrogation room and saw Ye Longlin waiting for her by the window.
"Let's go home."
For some reason, upon hearing the word "home," Lin Tian Ai's eyes instantly reddened, and a warmth flowed through her heart.
She had never experienced such a thing. To say she wasn't panicked would be a lie.
Drugs!
She had once thought they were far from her, but she never expected them to be so close.
"Yes."
Lin Tian Ai obediently said "yes" and followed Ye Longlin. However, after walking only a short distance, she bumped into Ye Longlin, who had stopped.
Opposite them stood five men in Zhongshan suits, the leader having narrow eyes.
"Take away the suspect! Ye Longlin, what do you think you're doing?"