Chapter 767 Letting Go When Necessary (1/2)

Song Baicheng’s wife cried so loud that it shook the skies. The police were not here yet but the neighbourhood’s guards and several neighbours arrived. The chubby kid was back again but a lady stopped him from entering the bedroom. He was still young, witnessing such a scene would only traumatize him.

Song Baicheng was not a pitiful man but his wife and kid were innocent. The woman had lost her husband and the child had lost his father, both of their lives were about to be changed forever.

When she was done crying, Song Baicheng’s wife wanted to cover him with a blanket but Liang Siyao quickly stopped her. “Please don’t touch anything on the crime scene.”

“The man’s already dead. I want his body to be half decent and not naked on display. He’s dead, can’t I cover him with a blanket?” The woman was very emotional.

“Once the doctor gives the all-clear, you may do whatever you wish. But not now. You should leave.”

“This is my home!” The woman roared as she rushed at Liang Siyao. “If someone has to go, it should be you all!”

Liang Siyao furrowed her brows. “Get out or we will not show restraint!”

“Who are you anyway? You say you are the police, show me proof!” cried the woman, reaching out to grab Liang Siyao’s clothes.

The woman was no match for her. Liang Siyao grabbed her arm and dragged her out of the bedroom.

The woman screamed and cried hysterically in the living room while the neighbours yelled at Liang Siyao for being too rough. It was very noisy and chaotic outside.

Such a scene made Xia Lei’s head hurt but he was also grateful to have Liang Siyao with him. She was a woman, after all. If he were to act in Liang Siyao’s shoes, things would have gone a lot differently.

They both ignored her request that demanded them to present their doc.u.ments. Bureau 101 and the regular police operated differently. If it was necessary, they could chase everyone out of the house without reservations for their feelings. However, the two did not do so because the mother and son were already in grief. There was no need to salt an already painful wound.

A tensed fifteen minutes pa.s.sed when something surprising happened. While the special forces from Bureau 101 did not arrive, a group of police did.

When the police arrived, Song Baicheng’s wife started to explain to the team leader as she sobbed while the nosey neighbours also described what happened.

The police who thought they had already understood the situation came before Xia Lei and Liang Siyao. “You both say you’re policemen, which district are you from? Show us your IDs?”

Liang Siyao and Xia Lei did not move.

“They are not the police, they are the murderers!” roared Song Baicheng’s wife.

The leader of the police warned sternly, “If you both do not produce your doc.u.ments now, we shall take action!”

Liang Siyao finally fished out her doc.u.ments from the National Security Agency and showed the policeman. When he saw her doc.u.ments, he immediately had a change of att.i.tude.

“Bring your men away. This doesn’t concern you,” said Liang Siyao.

The leader of the policemen was hesitant.

At this point, another few people appeared at the door, leading them was Ling Han.

When Xia Lei saw Ling Han, he wondered. ‘Song Baicheng just died, how did Ling Han receive news so quickly? And he brought his men with him too.’

Ling Han comforted Song Baicheng’s wife then walked over to Xia Lei. “Xia Lei, long time no see. Why are you here?”

“Why are you here?” Xia Lei asked him the same question.

Ling Han replied, “I rushed over when I received the call.”

“Who called you?” Xia Lei asked.

Ling Han frowned. “Xia Lei, what do you mean by this? Are you investigating me now?”

“No, I am just curious, just asking,” Xia Lei said flatly.

“If you are just curious, then I have questions too. Why are you here?” Ling Han’s glare turned cold.

“I’m here to arrest him,” said Xia Lei.

“Arrest him?

“What happened at the West province was related to him. He leaked intel to the j.a.penese. This is treason, he betrayed the country,” said Xia Lei.

“Bulls.h.i.+t!” Song Baicheng’s wife roared hysterically. “That’s bulls.h.i.+t! You’re lying! My husband is a good man, not a criminal!”

Xia Lei did not reply. Arguing with this woman was not worth it

Ling Han just held up a hand and the woman stopped talking.

“Do you have evidence?” he asked Xia Lei.

“Would I have come otherwise?” said Xia Lei.

“Show me.”

“Who are you? Why would I show you the evidence?” said Xia Lei.

A cold smile crept up the corner of Ling Han’s lips. “Your wings have hardened. Fine, I am not interested in your so-called evidence anyway. Song Baicheng is my subordinate, a member of my department. We have professionals to deal with matters like this, we do not need your help. Please leave.”

“You want us to leave? What right do you have?” Xia Lei said coldly. “Also, why are you in such a hurry for us to leave? Is there something you’re not telling me?”

“Watch what you say.” There was a hint of anger in Ling Han’s voice.