Ye Mengxin spread her hands: "How would I know? I don't even know who is behind him. If I knew, perhaps I would tell you."
"Whatever, you can go back now."
After Ye Longlin finished speaking, he stood up, lit a cigarette, and waited for him to finish before Xu Dengkui handcuffed him.
Ye Mengxin turned and left. She didn't dislike Ye Longlin; the Ye family was not united.
The internal strife within the Ye family was more intense than any other, yet it was precisely this internal strife that kept the Ye family in the top position. However, this internal strife would also become the beginning of the Ye family's collapse.
Inside the Dragon Investigation Bureau, Ye Longlin personally presided, wanting to see who was behind Fang Tianci.
The news of Fang Tianci's arrest was also released, sweeping through Star City at an incredible speed. The Mayor's office was shaken, and numerous calls flooded Xu Dengkui's phone to confirm the news.
"Is this going to work? Everyone knows Fang Tianci has been arrested. Even if they want to protect him, it wouldn't be today, right?"
With things escalating this much, Xu Dengkui was panicking. If something went wrong, Ye Longlin would certainly be fine, and he would be the one to take the blame.
Ye Longlin slowly sipped his tea and said, "If you were the one behind him, would you be anxious? If Fang Tianci holds some secrets, the person behind him would definitely be anxious, even more so than you."
Xu Dengkui, who was overwhelmed by the constant phone calls, suddenly understood after Ye Longlin's words.
If he possessed secrets, the person behind him would surely be anxious. The longer Fang Tianci remained in the custody of the Dragon Investigation Bureau, the more troublesome it would be for the mastermind.
"Let's wait a bit longer."
The importance of the Lakeside Island Villas in Star City was self-evident. Those who could live in the Lakeside Island Villas represented status and prestige in Star City. Furthermore, only those residing in the Lakeside Island Villas were qualified to enter another tier – the Administrative Royal Palace.
The Administrative Royal Palace was the absolute pinnacle of Star City, without any exception.
The entire Administrative Royal Palace comprised only fifteen villas and was never fully occupied. The only one who resided there permanently was in Villa No. 10.
"Fang Tianci has been arrested. Either let him out, or make him shut up."
A middle-aged man with a commanding stride walked out, his gaze filled with dominance.
The butler nodded: "Understood. I will go and secure his release now. Don't worry, I will handle this matter."
Soon, he drove to the Dragon Investigation Bureau, accompanied by a lawyer.
"Is your director here?"
Steward Sun inquired politely, but the scar on his face suggested a formidable presence.
"Yes, please wait a moment."
The police officer quickly went to report, and Xu Dengkui came out.
He looked at the elderly man in the Zhongshan suit. He had never met him before but felt a strong sense of seriousness, which made him uncomfortable.
A martial artist would not experience such a false impression.
"I heard you want to bail out Fang Tianci?" Xu Dengkui asked them, showing no discernible emotion, acting according to Ye Longlin's approach.
Steward Sun smiled slightly, and the lawyer behind him spoke, "According to the law, without evidence, you can detain him for a maximum of twenty-four hours. After twenty-four hours, you must release him. During this period, I am permitted to see the detainee. May I ask, Director Xu, do you currently have any evidence proving Director Fang's guilt?"
Xu Dengkui frowned: "This has nothing to do with you. If you wish to see him, you may. Please, come in."
Steward Sun was also somewhat surprised by being allowed to see him. He looked at Xu Dengkui and smiled, "I heard a Mr. Ye led this initiative. May I meet him?"
"Of course."
As soon as the words fell, Ye Longlin walked over slowly, observing them with interest. Xu Dengkui introduced, "This is Mr. Ye."
Steward Sun clearly did not expect him to be so young. He extended his hand and said, "Hello, Mr. Ye. You can call me Steward Sun."
Their eyes met as they looked at each other.
"You want to bail him out?"
Ye Longlin did not shake his hand and sat down on a stool, his gaze full of curiosity.
Steward Sun nodded: "You currently have no evidence to prove Director Fang's criminal activities, so it shouldn't be a problem for us to bail him out, right? We still have many projects in Director Fang's hands. I hope Mr. Ye can be accommodating. As a businessman, one naturally prioritizes profit. Mr. Ye is also the chairman of Yuanzhan Capital and the owner of Lakeside Island, thus possessing the capability to access our circle. If Mr. Ye is willing to be accommodating, perhaps we will have opportunities for cooperation in the future?"
Ye Longlin looked at him, smiling heartily, and uttered three words: "No bail."
Steward Sun's expression remained unchanged. He leaned in and whispered, "Mr. Ye, do not be ungrateful. Yuanzhan Capital is merely a nouveau riche in our eyes. If we decide to invest in Meihua Group, how long do you think Yuanzhan Capital can last?"
Saying this, Steward Sun took out a pistol from his pocket and pointed it at Ye Longlin's heart!
Reckless!
Truly reckless!
Drawing a pistol openly within the Dragon Investigation Bureau, what place did that leave the law?
"Draw your weapons!"
Seeing this, Xu Dengkui ordered all officers carrying firearms to draw their weapons and point them at Steward Sun.
Steward Sun remained unfazed, looking at Ye Longlin with a smile, hoping to hear the answer he desired.
Ye Longlin used two fingers to deflect the muzzle: "If you don't have the guts to shoot, don't pull it out. It's embarrassing."
With the muzzle deflected, Steward Sun again aimed at Ye Longlin's heart.
Ye Longlin deflected it again, and Steward Sun moved it back.
This time, Ye Longlin would not tolerate him. He slapped him across the face, sending him flying and crashing into a nearby table, which broke under the impact.
"While confined in my office, he is merely a prisoner. If you want to bail him out, have the person behind you come in person."
Steward Sun stood up, stretched his neck, his face grim. He put away his gun and casually tossed a document forward.
"Mr. Ye, I represent a very large interest group. Director Fang is merely a cog in the machine, but not an important one. Losing him will only be a minor inconvenience. I hope you can recognize reality. My master wishes for me to secure his release."
Ye Longlin looked at him and shook his head slightly: "I represent the Dragon Investigation Bureau. Bail is denied."
"Ignorant fool, how can you offend Steward Sun? Director Xu, he is openly challenging authority, are you going to arrest him or not?"
The lawyer stepped forward just then, saw the scene, and immediately pointed at Ye Longlin, cursing him.
Ye Longlin raised an eyebrow: "Try saying that again."
The lawyer immediately fell silent.
"This is the Dragon Investigation Bureau, not a place where you can just bail someone out whenever you please. Where do you put the rules? Where do you put the law?"
"These officers eat the Dragon Investigation's food and receive the nation's pay; they are not to be manipulated by interest groups like yours!"
"In ancient times, this would be called patrolling on behalf of heaven!"
"Today, no one can take away the person who is confined here!"