"He... he resisted arrest." Chen Jianjun said, "He also injured our people."

"As a public servant, to knowingly break the law." Lin Chuan looked at him coldly, saying, "Moreover, Zhou Kai was doing a good deed, and yet you treat him like this? How am I supposed to explain this to my family and friends! I, personally, will also seek justice for Zhou Kai."

Song Xiaojia urged, "Lin Chuan, don't act rashly."

"Officer Song, if you still consider me a friend, then don't stop me." Lin Chuan got angry, this time, he was truly angry. Especially seeing Zhou Kai covered in blood, he was infuriated to the point of losing control. Zhou Kai was apprehending a thief, doing a good deed, but ended up suffering such treatment?

"Chuan, don't worry about me." Zhou Kai hurriedly said, "For my sake alone, it's not worth it."

Song Xiaojia took Lin Chuan by the arm to the side, saying, "Lin Chuan, let me handle this matter, alright? I understand that the police were wrong to use violence this time, and I know that Zhou Kai definitely didn't intentionally kill anyone. But right now, the situation's classification is unclear, and making a scene won't help, nor will it get Zhou Kai released. I promise to bring Zhou Kai back as soon as possible, and ensure that he will not suffer any more hurt or pain. Please, give me this face, okay?"

Lin Chuan looked at Song Xiaojia seriously, her eyes clear, with long eyelashes, a delicate nose, and cherry-red lips, her gaze expressing utmost honesty and pleading. This made Lin Chuan unable to refuse. Lin Chuan gritted his teeth and said, "Fine, I'll give you three days. If I don't see Zhou Kai in three days, then I'll hold you accountable."

"Okay." Song Xiaojia immediately nodded, saying, "Let's agree on three days then."

Lin Chuan nodded, he walked over slowly, saying, "Da Pao, let's pull out."

"Ah?" Lu Dapao was taken aback, saying, "Brother Chuan, Kai is just five steps away from us, and we... we're just going to leave like this?"

"Yes." Lin Chuan nodded, looking at Zhou Kai, saying, "Zhou Kai, we all believe you're innocent, and we also believe the police will surely give us a just response. We'll give them three days. If you really are wronged, even if you end up in prison, we will tear down the prison to rescue you. Then, we will have our revenge and air our grievances."

Tears welled in Zhou Kai's moved eyes, his teeth nearly crushed: "Brother Chuan!"

In one's lifetime, if one could have a brother to confide in, it would be satisfying. And Zhou Kai felt more than satisfied, for he had not only gained a confiding brother but also a group of them. He nodded again and again, his heart boiling with fervor.

"Let's disperse!" Lin Chuan beckoned.

Over twenty people reluctantly left the police station's yard. Liu Cheng frowned and said, "Damn it, we've come this far, and we're not bringing Zhou Kai back. Can we... can we live up to Zhou Kai?"

"Let's follow Brother Chuan's lead," Huang Bo replied. "If Zhou Kai has been wronged, we believe the police will also give Zhou Kai justice."

"Yeah." Lu Dapao nodded, saying, "Though there are some bad cops, they are after all a tiny minority, I still believe in justice."

"Isn't Lin Chuan a good fighter?" Liu Cheng said discontentedly, "Lin Chuan could take those cops down by himself, why not just do it?"

"You ignorant mutt, what do you know?" Lu Dapao glared at Liu Cheng and said, "Brother Chuan naturally has his own thoughts. If he acted so rashly, what would differentiate us from bandits? Stop your senseless musings. Besides, with Brother Chuan caring so much for Zhou Kai, are you still worried that Zhou Kai will be mistreated inside?"

"I..." Liu Cheng didn't know what to say anymore.

"Enough, stop arguing," Huang Bo interjected.

Everyone fell silent and returned to Changlin Factory. A group of people were smoking inside the factory.

The once bustling factory now seemed cold and indifferent. No one spoke; each sat in their usual spots. Over twenty people scattered across the vast factory, each within their own little world. Lin Chuan was seated on a Taishi Chair, silently smoking alone.

"Chuan," Lu Dapao approached Lin Chuan and said, "Do you think Kai will be bullied inside?"

"I tend to believe in her more," Lin Chuan said with a cold laugh.

Lin Chuan said nothing, lost in thought.

This incident was definitely not accidental but inevitable. The conflict between him and Chen Jianjun was escalating. Chen Jianjun knew he was no match for Lin Chuan, so he set his sights on Lin Chuan's brother. The incident involving Zhou Kai was inevitable. Such an event would be impossible to catch anyone for. The forensic report showed that it was related to a mad dash of three kilometers. The strenuous activity caused the other party to die from cerebral hemorrhage and heart disease.

Though Zhou Kai was overweight, he had been working hard and enduring a lot of hardship these past few months. He had slimmed down quite a bit, and his physical fitness had improved. A three-kilometer sprint was nothing to him, but it was fatal for the thief.

The forensic report gave the case an ambiguous direction. On the positive side, Zhou Kai was acting bravely for a just cause; on the negative side, Zhou Kai's kicks might have been related to the thief's death and could be considered excessive self-defense.

In any case, it all depended on the perspective taken. And this time, Chen Jianjun saw his chance to "beat the grass to scare the snake" by using Zhou Kai. Zhou Kai was one of Changlin Factory's own, where the residents were poor, without status or background. Using Zhou Kai as a warning to others was most suitable. If they could convict him of a serious crime, that would be ideal. But Chen Jianjun also knew the issue of public sentiment; despite their grudges, if Zhou Kai were sentenced too harshly, who would respect the police department in the future?

Chen Jianjun was in a dilemma; he didn't know what to do. He wanted to let Zhou Kai go, but thinking about how badly Lin Chuan had beaten him, he was seething with rage.

"Chen Jianjun, hand this case over to me," Song Xiaojia said coldly.

"No way," Chen Jianjun shook his head and said, "I took on this case, how can I hand it over to you? Besides, you and Lin Chuan are not in a simple relationship, right? Therefore, the case definitely can't be given to you."

"I've looked through the case files," Song Xiaojia said with a smile, "The victim is a habitual offender, arrested by the police several times. Encountering Zhou Kai was just bad luck for him. But you can't pin all the responsibility on Zhou Kai."

"Hmph," Chen Jianjun laughed, "Xiao Jia, this is a case of manslaughter. Although the victim was just a thief, shouldn't we still protect his rights from a legal standpoint? Even if it's not intentional homicide, isn't it accidental death?"

"You!" Song Xiaojia became anxious, "Could those kicks have killed a person?"

"I obviously know they couldn't kill," Chen Jianjun laughed, "but I'm really troubled. How should I judge this? Zhou Kai is somewhat involved, whether it's emotionally or rationally, and the pressure is great on me."

"Then it's even less resolvable," Song Xiaojia said angrily, "By saying that, who in the future would dare to catch a thief?"

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