klisemfg Chapter 214: Hitting the Wall 4
Chapter 214: Hitting the Wall 4
Stephen was concentrating on the task at hand when suddenly, a deafening roar shattered the tranquil atmosphere. Frowning, he looked in the direction of the sound and saw Guan standing there, his face etched with rage, his mouth wide open, as if he wanted to vent all his dissatisfaction through this roar.
Seeing this, Stephen's face darkened and he immediately scolded: "Please speak nicely in front of me! Don't shout so loudly at every turn. My ears are not so deaf that I can't hear you!" His tone was serious and sharp, and there was a hint of majesty in his eyes.
After being scolded by Stephen, Guan was like being poured with a bucket of cold water, and he instantly sobered up from his previous state of rage. He realized that his previous loss of composure might have bad consequences, and so the indomitable gene in his bones quickly took effect, starting to take over his IQ.
Guan quickly put on a flattering smile and explained to Stephen: "Sir, you misunderstood. I absolutely did not mean to offend you. The thing is, just now a young policeman actually knocked me to the ground, and then I don't know what means he used to knock me unconscious!" After saying that, he did not forget to put on an aggrieved look, trying to win Stephen's sympathy.
After listening to Guan's story, Stephen didn't express his opinion immediately. Instead, he turned to Apple and asked, "Guan said you hit him. What's going on?"
Apple stepped forward, straightened her body, and gave a standard police salute before replying, "Sir, here's what happened. I've been taking judo training with the police department lately, so my reflexes are pretty sharp. Just now, Officer Guan suddenly walked up to me and started punching and kicking me, doing all sorts of strange things. I subconsciously assumed he wanted to spar with me in judo, so reflexively, I gently threw him to the ground. As for why he fainted afterwards, I'm really not sure."
Apple's explanation caused everyone around to burst into laughter. However, Stephen was in a terrible mood. He thought to himself: "Do you guys really think I'm a fool? How can I believe such a ridiculous explanation?"
However, Stephen looked around and noticed that everyone seemed to be quite critical of Guan. Even Guan's immediate superior, Superintendent Robert, hadn't spoken up for Guan, a clear sign that Guan had already sparked public outrage. Stephen himself was equally displeased with Guan's behavior. After all, he didn't want to incite resentment among his subordinates simply because of Guan. Furthermore, Guan didn't appear to have suffered any real harm! He looked so energetic and lively, how could he possibly have been bullied?
Ah Guan was now thinking to himself that he needed to quickly find a reliable witness to prove his innocence. But after looking around, he was helplessly surprised to find himself surrounded by his fellow patrol officers. While they often saw each other, it was still uncertain whether these subordinates would truly help him in a critical moment. Just as Ah Guan was feeling torn, he suddenly caught sight of Pepper not far away. Pepper was staring at Apple with an expression of indifference, as if the whole situation had nothing to do with him. So, with a sense of urgency, Ah Guan quickly walked over to Pepper, grabbed him, and headed straight for Stephen. Once they were standing in front of Stephen, Ah Guan spoke eagerly, "Tell our commander, is what that young officer said true? Did he insult and assault me?"
Pepper straightened his back, stood erect, and spoke with a serious face, "In my opinion, the word 'son of a bitch' isn't something Officer Guan would normally use to greet others. In fact, it's more of a more objective description of a broken family, not an insult. Perhaps it's because of Officer Guan's unique upbringing that he's sensitive to such terms. Calling someone a son of a bitch isn't a problem, but being called that by someone else is difficult to accept. And as for why Officer Guan suddenly fell to the ground, I suspect it was because his skills were inferior. After all, even a female officer could easily knock him down. This must have been a real shock to him! All that said, I simply cannot accept Apple's verbal abuse or even assault of Officer Guan."
At this moment, Hua Di stepped forward and shouted, "Sir, we agree with Huo Jiao! Commander Guan's overreaction this time must be due to excessive sensitivity, or perhaps he's been overworked lately. So, I dare to suggest that this hardworking Commander Guan be given a day off so that he can go home and rest and recuperate."
As soon as Huadi finished speaking, Guan leaped up like a spring, his entire body spiraling out of control. He bared his teeth, his mouth opening and closing, as if trying to continue his piercing howl. However, in a split second, Superintendent Robert, standing nearby, was quick to react. He darted forward, extended his broad, powerful hand, and mercilessly covered Guan's mouth.
Robert knew full well that he absolutely couldn't let Guan continue his rampage today. Couldn't this kid see that Deputy Director Stephen had always been partial to and protective of Wah Di and his gang? Furthermore, Wah Di and his gang had made such a significant contribution today! Even the top brass praised them and valued them highly. If Guan continued to act like this, the situation would only escalate and become difficult to resolve. Thinking of this, Superintendent Robert took a deep breath and tried to calm his somewhat anxious mood. Then he turned to Deputy Director Stephen with a smile and said respectfully: "Sir, you can see that Guan is really exhausted recently and his mental state is not very good. I plan to give him a long vacation as soon as I return to the police station to rest and recuperate. We will take our leave now." Before he finished speaking, Superintendent Robert winked at several subordinates behind him. Several people understood what he meant and quickly surrounded him. They hurriedly grabbed Guan, who was still struggling and resisting, and half-dragged and half-dragged him away from the scene.
Stephen breathed a sigh of relief as he watched the chaotic scene unfold. Since the troublemaker had been taken away by his superiors, there was no need for him to linger any longer. Just as he turned to leave, something struck him. He glanced back, his gaze scanning Wah Di and the others before settling on Apple's sweet, adorable face. A kind smile crossed his face, and he spoke softly, "You did an amazing job today! Thank you all for your hard work! This little girl, in particular, was incredibly brave and resourceful. I hope you'll keep up the good work!" With a slight nod, Stephen departed, leaving Wah Di and the others standing there, watching him go by, lost in thought.
The farce caused by Guan ultimately came to an unexpected end. The gang of criminals led by the professor suffered a heavy defeat, with most of them either killed on the spot or captured with serious injuries. The only one who escaped was quickly apprehended. Thanks to the timely and effective handling of this incident, Hong Kong, which had threatened chaos, remains peaceful and tranquil today.
After successfully completing their tasks, Wah-Di and his colleagues breathed a sigh of relief. Apple then enthusiastically suggested they all go out for a celebratory dinner to unwind after such a long period of tension. Wah-Di readily agreed and led the group to a renowned restaurant owned by the Huasheng Group for a sumptuous meal.
It's worth noting that Hu Jiao, usually taciturn, serious, and even somewhat aloof, actually took the initiative to toast everyone present. Perhaps he was particularly happy about the success of this action, or perhaps he was infected by the joyful atmosphere, but in short, the usually aloof Hu Jiao disappeared, replaced by a warm and enthusiastic person who was integrated into the group.
In the days that followed, Huadi's life returned to normal. He continued his daily patrol duties, handling a variety of seemingly insignificant yet tedious tasks. However, this ordinary and regular rhythm did not make Huadi feel bored or tired. On the contrary, he cherished this hard-earned quiet time.
Time passed quickly, and within two days, news arrived regarding Zhu Huabiao—his transfer order had officially been issued, and he would be transferred back to the Serious Crime Squad to continue his work. While Huadi felt a bit of sadness at the departure of his compatible partner, he also expressed his sincere hope that his friend would return to a more suitable position.