After being reborn, I refused to be a sucker, and my whole family was dumbfounded.

Chapter 374

The deputy governor frowned slightly, his eyes showing displeasure as he looked at the two men: "Shut up! I always teach you to be careful with your words, how come you still caused this mess?"

Although it was a reprimand, there was still a sense of protection in his words.

He turned to Li Qitian, his tone icy: "Director Li, what exactly did my two nephews do that warrants such a fuss?"

"Release them now, and we can sit down and have a calm talk. But if they remain stubborn, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Fine beads of sweat appeared on Li Qitian's forehead. This was the deputy governor of the provincial capital's police department, someone who could get him into big trouble with just a word.

Before becoming the deputy director, I went to the provincial capital for training and often looked up at him as he gave me a speech.

Normally, even if I had a hundred times the courage, I wouldn't dare to challenge him.

But this time, with the mayor and Lin Ling backing him up, and with solid evidence of Zeng Fa and Zeng Qiang's crimes, he had no reason to back down.

Li Qitian said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Vice Governor, you are also a law enforcer, and you should understand the principle of acting in accordance with the law."

“Zeng Qiang and Zeng Er are suspected of commercial fraud and intentional assault. These are no small matters. I have sufficient evidence and it is not baseless. How can I release them so easily?”

Lin Ling smiled faintly and said, "Vice Governor, if you don't believe me, you are welcome to check the evidence."

"The Zeng family has always been all-powerful in Nanzhou, wantonly trampling on the law. As the deputy governor of the provincial capital's police department, you should set an example and support fair law enforcement."

"Instead of interfering in local case handling, disrupting judicial procedures, or bending the law for personal gain."

"Does that mean you're going to forcefully protect them just because they call you uncle?"

The deputy governor snorted coldly, staring intently at Lin Ling: "You kid, you're Lin Ling, aren't you? You're indeed a promising young man, a promising young man indeed."

"At such a young age, he has turned Nanzhou upside down and even dares to challenge the Zeng family."

His eyes held a strong threat: "You're not very strong, but you've got quite the nerve. Aren't you afraid of failing halfway through?"

Lin Ling's lips curled into a mocking smile: "Vice Governor, are you threatening me?"

“In a society governed by the rule of law, using such despicable means to intimidate is not befitting your status.”

"Since I dared to stand up, I was never afraid of failing halfway."

"On the contrary, you, as a high-ranking law enforcement official, openly protect your relatives who are suspected of breaking the law. If this gets out, what kind of good reputation do you think you will get?"

The deputy governor was furious at these words, his face growing increasingly grim: "What do you know! The Zeng family's operations in Nanzhou are deeply entrenched, and a single move can have far-reaching consequences. You're rashly arresting people now, disrupting so much established order. Have you considered the consequences?"

Li Qitian quickly chimed in, speaking righteously: "Deputy Governor, it is precisely because the Zeng family's influence is so complex that it is even more necessary to deal with them according to the law."

"If we allow them to act recklessly, where is the rule of law and dignity in Nanzhou? How can we talk about the public's sense of security?"

Zeng Qiang, standing to the side, stamped his feet anxiously: "Uncle, don't waste your breath on them. They arrested us for no reason. Li Qitian is trying to use his power to settle personal scores, which is completely illegal."

Zeng Er chimed in, "That's right, Uncle. Lin Ling and Li Qitian are clearly targeting our Zeng family on purpose. If you don't take action, who will respect the Zeng family in the future?"

The deputy governor glared at them and snapped, "Enough! Official matters should be resolved through official means."

"They want to talk to me in official jargon, but I'm going to have a word with them."

He then looked at Li Qitian and said coldly, "Well done, Li Qitian. You've become the head of the Southern Prefecture Bureau, so you've grown too big for your britches."

"I am now suspending you for three days in my capacity as the Deputy Governor of the Southern Wilderness Provincial Capital Police Bureau for reflection."

"Right now, take off this police uniform and go home to reflect on your actions."