Su Jian was instantly rendered speechless.
However, after a brief silence, Su Jian grew arrogant once more, for the Su family behind him was the overlord of the Jiangnan region!
He let out a cold snort and said, "Wang Zhenliang, I advise you not to be the one to stick your neck out, or your end will be miserable. For centuries, no one who has opposed my Su family has met a good end."
"Those who have gone astray, the Su family will guide you."
Wang Zhenliang was amused to the point of anger.
Su Jian was merely an insignificant member of the Su family. If he were a direct heir, wouldn't he be even more arrogant?
This world truly was despairing!
Wang Zhenliang said nothing more. Su Jian mistook his silence for fear and continued to speak grandly, "Furthermore, who do you think you are, to actually consider yourself important? If my Su family merely wiggles a finger, we'll peel the skin off you and then frame you with a fabricated charge, turning you into a wicked villain reviled by the masses."
You want to be a righteous figure?
We won't give you the chance! We'll nail you to the pillar of historical shame!
This is what true psychological warfare is!
Chen Jinzhao listened with a deep gaze. It seemed the Su family was well-versed in using such tactics to suppress dissent, sweeping away all righteous individuals with these methods, thereby naturally making Jiangnan the Su family's domain.
In ancient times, this could have been considered establishing oneself as a feudal lord.
Yu Huaixuan leaned against the wall, his gaze flitting between Wang Zhenliang and Chen Jinzhao. He had a feeling something was about to happen.
But what could it be?
He shook his head.
All he could do now was hope that the Su family would send someone quickly to resolve this disturbance.
Wang Zhenliang let out a cold laugh, "Very well, then I shall await you. I refuse to believe that your Su family can truly cover the sky with one hand!"
"Keep a close eye on them. Don't let them run!"
Seeing that Wang Zhenliang was unyielding, Su Jian trembled with rage. He immediately took out his phone and called his father, Su Canghai. "Dad, Wang Zhenliang refuses to arrest Chen Jinzhao, and instead, he's holding us captive! We're already seriously injured, and Wang Zhenliang won't even let us go to the hospital for treatment. If this continues, we might die!"
To ensure Su Canghai took the matter seriously, Su Jian exaggerated the situation as much as possible.
Su Canghai was already on his way to Ninghai. Upon hearing his youngest son's words, he said in a deep voice, "Have Wang Zhenliang take the phone. I'll speak with him myself."
Su Jian brought the phone to his face and said to Wang Zhenliang, "My dad wants to talk to you."
Wang Zhenliang instinctively looked at Chen Jinzhao. After receiving Chen Jinzhao's permission, he took the phone. Before Su Canghai could speak, Wang Zhenliang preemptively asked, "Hello, I am Wang Zhenliang from the Ninghai Municipal Bureau. May I ask if you are the father of criminal suspect Su Jian?"
*Swish!*
The atmosphere instantly turned awkward.
Su Jian never expected Wang Zhenliang to say such a thing, immediately labeling him a criminal suspect with a single sentence.
On the other end of the line, Su Canghai was also taken aback.
Su Canghai suppressed his anger and said in a deep voice, "Wang Zhenliang, what are you playing at? How has my son become a criminal suspect for no reason?"
Wang Zhenliang also felt a bit apprehensive. After all, Su Canghai was a high-ranking official in Jiangnan. Compared to Su Canghai, he was merely a tiny ant. A sneeze from Su Canghai could relegate him to a remote, impoverished village.
He took a deep breath, steeling himself.
"It's like this."
"Criminal suspect Su Jian, in collusion with Yu Huaixuan, kidnapped our bureau's police officer Tao Qiyue, and harbored assassins at Green Dragon Mountain Villa, attempting to murder the righteous individual Chen Jinzhao, but was instead killed by Chen Jinzhao in self-defense."
"Do you have any further questions?"
Su Canghai was stunned.
Su Jian hadn't said that on the phone!
This unfilial son!
Su Canghai also felt the matter was becoming tricky. He said to Wang Zhenliang in a deep voice, "I am on my way to Ninghai. We will discuss everything when I arrive. For now, you must control the situation and absolutely do not let tonight's events leak to the outside world, or I will hold you accountable."
"Hand the phone to Su Jian. I have something to say to him."
Wang Zhenliang handed the phone to Su Jian. The latter glared fiercely at him before taking the phone. He wanted to complain to Su Canghai, but instead, he was met with a torrent of scolding.
"Unfilial son, are you trying to get our Su family killed?"
"Why didn't you tell me just now that you kidnapped a police officer? Do you know how serious that is? This matter has become very complicated. You'd better behave yourself and not cause any more trouble. We'll talk when I get there."
Su Jian shivered in fear and could only manage a meek "Oh."
Su Canghai's anger remained unabated. "I've spoiled you too much. I should have sent you abroad for a few years to lie low when the Ye family was uprooted last time!"
It was too late for regrets now.
Without waiting for Su Jian to say anything, Su Canghai angrily hung up the phone.
Su Jian deflated completely, like a withered flower that could no longer stand tall.
Wang Zhenliang glanced at Su Jian before looking away. He then began reviewing the surveillance footage. Upon seeing Chen Jinzhao effortlessly kill eight assassins, he couldn't help but gasp.
To ordinary people, this was a situation with no hope of survival.
Yet Chen Jinzhao had resolved it with such ease.
It was truly terrifying.
Fearing that Su Canghai's men would destroy the evidence, Wang Zhenliang immediately had the video uploaded to the cloud system. He knew that if someone were to release Su Jian's crimes online, it would cause quite a stir.
He had a feeling that this time, he might need to leverage public outcry to gain some advantage.
"The chain of evidence is complete, with both witness and material evidence present. I'd like to see what methods Su Canghai will use to suppress this matter this time," Wang Zhenliang muttered to himself. If all else failed, he would have to take a risky gamble.
Regardless of what, he had to arrest Su Jian, otherwise, his conscience would not be at peace.
Half an hour later.
The sound of roaring cars was heard from outside Green Dragon Mountain Villa. Wang Zhenliang immediately led his men to the entrance to greet them.
Upon seeing the imposing presence at the entrance, Wang Zhenliang's pupils contracted. Su Canghai had brought over a hundred people, and the motorcade stretched endlessly.
Su Canghai stepped out of his car, accompanied by Yu Hongzhi, the head of the Jiangning Bureau.
Yu Hongzhi was the husband of Su Canghai's paternal cousin, meaning he was Su Canghai's brother-in-law, essentially family. Without the powerful backing of the Su family, Yu Hongzhi would not have been able to attain his current position.
As Jiangning was the provincial capital, Yu Hongzhi held a slightly higher rank than Wang Zhenliang.
Yu Hongzhi, with a grim expression, walked up to Wang Zhenliang and coldly asked, "What is the situation inside now? Has criminal suspect Chen Jinzhao been apprehended?"
He was also subtly trying to trip up Wang Zhenliang with his words.
Wang Zhenliang had already made up his mind. His expression remained unchanged as he replied, "Criminal suspect Su Jian and Yu Huaixuan have been arrested. The remaining suspects were killed by Chen Jinzhao in self-defense during their attempt to murder others. Our police officer Tao Qiyue, another victim, has already been sent to the hospital for treatment!"
Instantly.
It felt as if gunpowder smoke filled the air, and both sides were at a tense standoff!
*Slap!*
Yu Hongzhi slapped Wang Zhenliang. Wang Zhenliang did not dodge and took the blow squarely to the face.
"I'll ask you again!"
"Has criminal suspect Chen Jinzhao been brought under control?"