28: Chapter 28 Today is your last day!

Qin Ruoxi gave a cold laugh. She didn't answer him, but instead handed the phone back to Police Chief Wang Dezhao.

Police Chief Wang Dezhao took the phone, cast a stern look at Li Jingming, and said with a hint of mockery in his tone:

"Li Jingming, weren't you very arrogant just now? What's wrong? Are you cowering now?"

Li Jingming's expression changed, and his sense of unease grew stronger.

He feigned composure and sneered:

"Police Chief Wang Dezhao, stop putting on an act here! What kind of storms hasn't Li Jingming seen before? Do you think you few can scare me?"

Police Chief Wang Dezhao shook his head, his tone tinged with pity:

"Li Jingming, you really won't give up until you see the coffin. The person standing before you is Mayor Qin of Canglan City.

Didn't you say you had someone backing you just now? Well, go ahead and be arrogant again for me to see."

"Ma... Mayor Qin?"

Li Jingming's eyes widened, and his face turned deathly pale in an instant.

He looked at Qin Ruoxi in disbelief, his voice trembling:

"You... you are Mayor Qin? This... how is this possible?"

Qin Ruoxi glanced at him indifferently and asked:

"Why, do I not look like one?"

Li Jingming was struck as if by lightning. His legs went weak, and he nearly collapsed to the ground. Only then did he realize that he had gotten himself into massive trouble.

He stepped back in a panic and turned to run, but was quickly blocked by several police officers brought by Police Chief Wang Dezhao.

"Want to run? It's too late!"

Police Chief Wang Dezhao snorted coldly and waved his hand, signaling his subordinates to take control of Li Jingming.

Struggling, Li Jingming roared with a ferocious expression:

"Police Chief Wang Dezhao! You fucking did this on purpose!"

"Shut up!"

Police Chief Wang Dezhao sternly interrupted him, "Li Jingming, you have committed countless evils over the years; today is your doom!"

As it turned out, Police Chief Wang Dezhao had intentionally not stepped in earlier just to let Qin Ruoxi see the true face of this major thug.

It wasn't that Police Chief Wang Dezhao hadn't arrested him before, but every time, he had been forced to release him due to pressure from above.

This time, Police Chief Wang Dezhao believed that even if the other party had a Deputy County Magistrate backing him, it would likely be of no use.

Li Jingming was handcuffed behind his back by the police, his face ashen, and he could no longer speak.

Seeing this, his subordinates behind him were all trembling with fear; they one after another squatted down with their heads in their hands, not daring to offer the slightest resistance.

Just then, a black Audi car sped over and stopped at the entrance of the farmhouse restaurant.

The car door opened, and Deputy County Magistrate Ni Siyuan of Beijiang County hurriedly got out, his forehead covered in cold sweat.

He walked quickly to Qin Ruoxi, his face full of ingratiating smiles, and his tone carried a hint of panic:

"Mayor Qin, how did you come here personally? This... this is all a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!"

Qin Ruoxi glanced at him coldly, her tone carrying a hint of sarcasm:

"A misunderstanding? Deputy County Magistrate Ni Siyuan, that's not what you said on the phone just now."

Deputy County Magistrate Ni Siyuan's expression stiffened, and he quickly explained:

"Mayor Qin, I didn't know it was you just now. I was somewhat offensive in my speech, so please forgive me.

As for this person Li Jingming, I have long felt that he has problems, but I have never had solid evidence. Since you have personally stepped forward today, I will definitely cooperate fully and thoroughly investigate his crimes!"

Qin Ruoxi snorted coldly, her tone full of disdain:

"Deputy County Magistrate Ni Siyuan, you certainly know how to shirk responsibility. However, it is too late to say these things now.

As a Deputy County Magistrate, you have not only failed to perform your duties but have instead shielded organized crime, a serious dereliction of duty. From now on, prepare to be suspended and undergo investigation."

Deputy County Magistrate Ni Siyuan's face turned deathly pale instantly, his legs went weak, and he nearly collapsed to the ground. He pleaded with a trembling voice:

"Mayor Qin, please give me another chance! I... I was just confused for a moment. I promise to be strict with myself in the future and will never commit such an offense again!"

Qin Ruoxi remained unmoved and said coldly:

"Opportunities are for those who are prepared, and you clearly do not have that qualification. Police Chief Wang Dezhao, take him away too and hand him over to the Discipline Inspection Commission to be dealt with according to the law."

Police Chief Wang Dezhao nodded and waved his hand, signaling his subordinates to take control of Deputy County Magistrate Ni Siyuan as well.

Deputy County Magistrate Ni Siyuan tried to struggle, but he was firmly held by two police officers and could no longer move. Seeing this scene, Li Jingming fell into complete despair.

Seeing his father and Deputy County Magistrate Ni Siyuan being taken into control one after another, Li Fei felt his anger burning. A flash of madness crossed his eyes.

He quietly pulled a sharp dagger from his pocket, stared at Qin Ruoxi through gritted teeth, and muttered in a low voice:

"Damn it, so what if you're a mayor? I want you to pay the price!"

Before the words had even faded, he lunged forward, the dagger in his hand stabbing directly toward Qin Ruoxi's back.

"Mayor Qin, watch out!"

Xiao Bei was quick-witted and agile; he pushed Qin Ruoxi away and stood in front of her himself.

The dagger slashed across Xiao Bei's right arm, and blood immediately gushed out, staining his sleeve red.

Xiao Bei let out a muffled groan, and his face turned pale instantly, but he still stood firmly in place, staring coldly at Li Fei.

"You're crazy!"

Li Jingming saw this and roared, "Little Fei, you are courting death!"

But Li Fei had already lost his mind; he waved the dagger and roared frantically:

"I don't care! I just want her to die!"

Having been pampered since childhood, Li Fei still hadn't realized how much trouble he had caused.

Qin Ruoxi stumbled a few steps from being pushed, and after steadying herself, she saw Xiao Bei was injured and was immediately filled with anxiety.

She rushed forward to support Xiao Bei, her voice filled with anxiety and concern:

"Little Xiao, how are you? Is the injury serious?"

Xiao Bei managed to squeeze out a smile and comforted her:

"Sister, I'm fine. It's just a superficial wound."

Qin Ruoxi looked at Xiao Bei's bleeding wound, feeling immense heartache, and a flash of anger crossed her eyes.

She turned to look at Li Fei, her tone icy:

"Li Fei, you are bringing about your own destruction!"

Police Chief Wang Dezhao was also shocked by this sudden turn of events, and he immediately directed the police to step forward:

"Quick, take him down for me!"

Several police officers rushed up, pressed Li Fei to the ground, and snatched the dagger from his hand.

Li Fei struggled, still cursing incessantly:

"You bitch, you'll die a horrible death! Even as a ghost, I won't let you off!"

Qin Ruoxi glanced at him coldly, then said to Police Chief Wang Dezhao:

"Police Chief Wang Dezhao, I leave this place to you. I will take Xiao Bei to get bandaged first. I will not let a single one of these people present today off!"

Police Chief Wang Dezhao nodded:

"Mayor Qin, rest assured, I will arrest them all and wait for your decision afterwards."

Qin Ruoxi supported Xiao Bei and walked quickly toward a nearby clinic.

On the way, Xiao Bei's wound was still bleeding, and Qin Ruoxi was anxious:

"Hold on a little longer, we'll be there soon."

Xiao Bei, however, continued to tough it out and said with a smile:

"Sister, don't worry. I'm really fine. This little injury is nothing to me."

Qin Ruoxi's eyes reddened slightly, and she scolded:

"What time is it now, and you're still trying to act tough! If anything happens to you, how can I explain it to your family?"

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