Jinling, located in the eastern part of China, is the most important central city in the east, a significant national research and education base, and a comprehensive transportation hub. It is also one of the four great ancient capitals.

Moreover, Jinling is a city that values culture and education, famed as the cultural city of the world and the best in the Southeast. In the Ming and Qing dynasties, nearly more than half of the top scholars were from Jinling, making it one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization, historically known as the capital of six dynasties and ten dynasties.

Especially in ancient times, whenever the Central Plains were occupied by foreign tribes, and the Huaxia Nation faced existential threats, Jinling was usually chosen as a place to recuperate, with the determination to rise again, to restore the Han dynasty. Jinling, therefore, became regarded as the resurgent land of the Huaxia Nation.

After breakfast, Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing did not make any more stops and drove away from the Bai Family Ancestral House.

At this moment, the sun was blazing high in the sky, and although it was already autumn, the temperature hadn't dropped. The scorching sun on one's body still gave an impression of heat.

On the wide highway, a golden Ferrari sped like a golden lightning on the road, shimmering brilliantly under the sun, giving an incredibly dazzling sensation.

Inside the car, Bai Zhiqing and Lu Tianxing didn't speak, and their faces were a bit unpleasant. Before leaving Modu, they had tried calling Lin Qianru, but her phone was turned off and unreachable, casting a shadow over their hearts with a foreboding sense.

The distance between Modu and Jinling was a full two hundred eighty kilometers, but under Lu Tianxing's driving of the Ferrari, it took less than two hours to reach the toll gate of Jinling.

Before coming to Jinling, Lu Tianxing had informed Rose, and although constantly speeding, there was no obstruction from the traffic police. After getting off the toll station, Lu Tianxing did not make any stops and drove straight towards the Jinling Police Station.

Upon arriving at the police station entrance without stopping, Lu Tianxing slammed on the brakes. Due to the high speed, the tires skidded harshly against the ground, leaving a clear skid mark on the road, with the burnt smell of rubber permeating instantly.

Disregarding the wear on the tires, once the car steadied, Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing got out right away, glanced at the police emblem hanging atop the building, and walked into the police station without hesitation.

Entering the police station, Bai Zhiqing immediately found a police officer, stating that they were there to bail Xue Man, but the officer refused right away, telling them to look for their director instead.

Regarding this response, Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing frowned but were not surprised. Since the other party was a privileged young scion in Jinling, a small police officer couldn't possibly release someone.

The two didn't trouble the officer any further. After confirming the location of the police director's office, Lu Tianxing led Bai Zhiqing towards it.

Arriving at the director's office, Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing didn't barged in immediately but knocked and only entered after receiving a response, as they were there to bail out Xue Man, not to make trouble. Moreover, formality before action is traditional.

Upon entering the office, they immediately noticed a middle-aged man in a police uniform, with a bulging belly, sitting behind the desk.

This middle-aged man was Director Qin Fang'an of the Jinling Police Station.

Seeing Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing entering, Qin Fang'an's brows slightly furrowed. No one sitting in such a position was a fool; he sensed hostility and pressure from them, clearly understanding these were not ordinary individuals.

"What can I do for you two?"

Qin Fang'an's tone was neither arrogant nor overbearing; flaunting power without understanding others is akin to being foolish.

"We're here to bail out Xue Man, and also Lin Qianru. I heard she was arrested by you this morning," Lu Tianxing straightforwardly stated.

Though unable to reach Lin Qianru by phone, he had learned from Rose that Lin Qianru was arrested while attempting to bail out Xue Man earlier in the day, prompting his direct journey to the Jinling Police Station after leaving the expressway.

Upon hearing Lu Tianxing's words, a sharp glint flashed in Qin Fang'an's eyes, though his expression remained unchanged, and he calmly said, "Sir, if you're here to bail Xue Man, you should know the crime she committed. She's accused of intentional harm, whereas Lin Qianru disrespected the police. Both have broken the law and must face legal consequences; bailing them out is impossible."

"Accused of intentional harm? Disrespecting the police?"

Bai Zhiqing scoffed and said, "Director Qin, I heard someone was trying to harass her, which led her to defend herself. Isn't that justifiable defense? As for Lin Qianru's alleged disrespect, I heard she was simply arguing her point, and because you couldn't refute her, she was arrested. Or are you saying that in Jinling, the one with more power is right, regardless of their actions?"

Director Qin's face slightly changed after hearing Bai Zhiqing, because she was correct. Lin Qianru did nothing wrong but argued reasonably, leaving them speechless, which led to her arrest due to his embarrassed anger. More crucially, these two women were demanded by the young master of the Fang Family.

Surprised by Bai Zhiqing's eloquence, Qin Fang'an nonetheless remained unwilling to release them and said sternly, "Miss, without evidence, I advise you not to slander maliciously, as it could do you no good."

"Nonsense?"

Bai Zhiqing's voice turned slightly cold after hearing this: "Director Qin, should I take your words as a threat?"

"Hehe, Miss, I am just handling matters impartially. If you can provide evidence to support your claims, not only will I allow you to bail these two women, but I will also announce their acquittal. What do you say?" Qin Fang'an sat upright in his chair, looking at Bai Zhiqing, speaking mildly.

Neither confirming nor denying the release, the message was clear: produce evidence for their release, otherwise it wasn't his issue.

"Director Qin, by what you said, you're determined not to release them."

Lu Tianxing looked at Qin Fang'an, his tone turning icy. If his guess was right, there would be no possible evidence, or even if there was, it was likely erased completely.

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