Stuck in a Chinese novel - Chapter 63

Chapter 63: Opportunity
Chapter 63

“What should we do now, chief? We managed to get custody but the case is very serious. If anything happened, we won’t be able to bear the aftermath.” A detective said to Kai Bo. Kai Bo also didn’t know what to say in reply because the situation was indeed out of control. In just two days, the crime rate had gone up by twenty percent throughout Yuan Yin City because the police had to withdraw from several areas due to the public.

Not only that, but four detectives were suspended indefinitely which was a nice phrase to use for fired from their jobs. The situation wasn’t looking good for them either. They had only one judge on their side. Even the Tian family couldn’t help in this situation. Although they refused to admit it, they had been abandoned by the Tian family.

Kai Bo had only one choice left, make Wei Jun Ruan confess to his wrong statements but he knew he wouldn’t be able to do that because the aggressive move that the Ruan family made in anger dropped the city’s budget by 15%, forcing many policemen to either transfer or outright quit, leaving a heavy dent on their force. Not to mention, Kai Bo had already asked some of the detectives to take a few days off because of the case.

Even a blind man knew that this case was tempered and not every cop was on their side because of this, he had to relieve them of their duties for some time. And now that he was at the risk of reliving himself, he had no choice but to bring back the honest cops.

“Bring Zhao Hui and his team back. We have no other choice but to cut a deal with Wei Jun Ruan. Zhao Hui is our best bet for that.” Kai Bo instructed to which the detective nodded and left.

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“Why aren’t we doing anything, Grandfather?” Lin Ruan yelled when she found out that Sun Ruan had forbidden all family members to intervene. Pei Ruan was upset but she listened to her father and as for Wai Ruan, he was worried about the business implications and the strategies his father-in-law had asked him to take care of.

“We are doing something. We are weakening this city and strengthening our roots in its infrastructure. Soon, this city won’t even function properly without us.” The answer given by Sun Ruan was far from satisfactory for Lin Ruan even though Wei Jun would have given him a thumbs-up for this decision if he had been there.

“How does that help Xiao Wei?” Lin Ruan asked, very annoyed but she kept her manners in check. It’s not that she wasn’t business-minded but she cared about Wei Jun greatly so she wasn’t going to make a profit from such a situation.

“You know how aggressive the rest of the families are at the moment. They are trying to cancel their connections to the law enforcement of the city due to implications. That is what we will target. Make the law of this city ours and then even if the charges against Xiao Wei are proved, no one would be able to do anything.” Sun Ruan explained his reason which was coldblooded and well thought out.

Lin Ruan had to admit that it was the correct decision but she couldn’t help but worry about Wei Jun. For her, although not blood-related, Wei Jun was a younger brother who always depended on her. Although he had changed in recent years, it wasn’t to the extent that she would cut off all relations with her like her family. She had protested vehemently when Wei Jun was practically kicked out of the family after his atrocities and no matter how hard she tried, the family head wouldn’t take back his decision.

“I’m going to see him.” Lin Ruan didn’t want to talk anymore and left the house along with a platoon of bodyguards and cultivators. “Head straight to the hospital where Xiao Wei is admitted.”

“Yes, ma’am.” The driver replied. The female cultivator sitting next to her said, “Are you sure it is a good idea?”

“I don’t care if it is or isn’t. I need to see him once.” Lin Ruan curtly replied before she closed her eyes for a brief rest.

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“You have a visitor.” One of the detectives entered Wei Jun’s room and curtly informed. Wei Jun turned to look at him and said, “Are you going to let my guest see me in cuffs?”

“After your last stunt? Yes.” The detective rudely replied before he turned to leave and briefly after, Lin Ruan entered the room along with a few of her bodyguards. As soon as she entered, she, first of all, saw the state Wei Jun was in and even though he had gotten a lot better in the last two days, he was still injured greatly which struck Lin Ruan straight in her heart.

“Don’t worry about it.” Wei Jun said when he saw the feelings she was going through when she saw him injured.

“How can I not?” Lin Ruan replied as she came closer to him and held his hand gently. Wei Jun didn’t mind and said, “You shouldn’t be here.”

“Then where should I be?” She asked, her face showing full annoyance but she managed to contain her voice full of anger.

“You should be out there, using this opportunity.” Wei Jun replied.

“Ha!” Lin Ruan scoffed and said, “Grandfather said the same. That we should use this opportunity.”

“The old man has sense then. I might have underestimated him a lot.” Wei Jun praised before he turned to look Lin Ruan in the eyes and said, “But that doesn’t change the fact that I don’t trust him. I don’t trust the old man to think best for my benefit.”

Lin Ruan didn’t mind the wording Wei Jun had chosen to address Sun Ruan because Sun Ruan was a cruel man and that was known to everyone, even his family. Before she could mull over it anymore, Wei Jun continued, “But I do trust you, or at least I am willing to trust you. The only question I ask is this, are you willing to put your faith in me as well or not?”

Lin Ruan couldn’t explain what she was seeing in Wei Jun’s eyes. All she knew was that Wei Jun was being sincere right now. He was depending on her and she was content with that. “I am,” was her simple reply as she asked, “What do I need to do?”

Wei Jun smiled and said, “Attack, attack, and attack. Leave no one in power unattended. Strike the law enforcement and diplomats of this city through some hidden means with so much power that they are brought to their knees. And when they are down, extend a hand of benevolence. Make yourself an angel in their eyes. And in that moment of vulnerability, take the one thing that matters the most.”

“What?” Lin Ruan curiously asked.

Wei Jun said with a smile, “Their free will. Take it and make it your own. Make it look like they are making your decisions on their own like it’s their choice.”

“Do you think that would work? Do you think the other families would just sit by as I pierce the government of this city?” She asked, a little worried about Wei Jun’s aggressive plan.

“Haha.” Wei Jun chuckled and said, “The families won’t matter soon enough. On that note, push forward this case, make it so the judge initiates the trial as soon as possible.”

Lin Ruan didn’t ask any questions regarding that and simply nodded. “I will do whatever you say but you have to promise me this won’t happen again.”

“I don’t make promises, sister. Promises are vulnerable.” Wei Jun simply replied. Lin Ruan didn’t know what to say to that because she wasn’t expecting such an answer. Wei Jun smiled and added, “But I will say this, since you have put your faith in me, I don’t have a reason to not trust you either. And believe just one more thing, I won’t die.”

The expression on Wei Jun’s face was difficult to discern for a woman as experienced as Lin Ruan. Despite her young age, she had faced many people who were foxes and hyenas, eyeing her and the opportunities her status brought so she was very good at discerning faces but right now, she was drawing nothing but blank.

“I guess I have no choice but to believe you.” She said with a charming smile. They talked for a while before she stood up to leave. Once Wei Jun was left alone, he smiled as a set of notifications appeared in his vision.

[The connection between Lin Ruan and Run Long has slightly weakened]

[Your level has increased by four]

Wei Jun’s smile increased when she saw the difference. When he had weakened Quan Li and Run Long’s connection significantly, he had received four levels yet here he was, just a slight change had brought him four levels.

“I guess that’s the difference between primary and secondary heroines.” Wei Jun said with a smile.

“You seem to be very happy after all the trouble you have caused.” While Wei Jun was smiling, he heard a voice from the side, a familiar one which made him retain his smile.

“And here I thought I wouldn’t see you, detective. But I am glad to see you haven’t forgotten about me yet.” Wei Jun said to his new guest.