The web was teeming with discussions!
The pressure was increasing!
Superintendent Song’s house was quite far from the station. His drive back to the station was also delayed quite a bit. This time, it was a phone call. He thought that it was a call from police station again. Just as he was about to give them a scolding, he saw from the side of his eyes the Caller ID and kept his mouth shut.
“Chief Shen.” Superintendent Song said politely.
“Old Song! What mess did you create?” Chief Shen said in a low voice.
Superintendent Song hurriedly explained, “I will take care of it. I guarantee it will be settled without a hitch!”
Chief Shen rebutted angrily, “You will solve this? My ass! It has already exploded all over the web now! Everyone’s questioning your station! The branch’s website has been getting so much traffic! It almost crashed! This case has already captured the attention of the city’s people! You still can settle it? How are you going to settle it? Wasn’t this just an ordinary case of fighting? Why couldn’t your station even deal with this kind of a case? Look at what it has blown up into! Do you even know how much trouble this has caused? All of you have even caused the branch here to be activated! Even the superiors from the city’s Commission for Discipline Inspection have called us to question us! They sound like they want to take over the investigations!”
“Ah? The Commission for Discipline Inspection?” Superintendent Song was dumbfounded, “That won’t be necessary, right? We were just following procedures. This case hasn’t been investigated thoroughly yet. That Zhang Ye really did beat someone up quite badly and the 24-hour custody period has not expired. This is all within the norm. We are…..”
Chief Shen said, “Don’t explain it to me! Leave it for when the Commission for Discipline Inspection board questions you!”
“Don’t be like this, Chief Shen!” Superintendent Song was anxious, “Let’s not bother the Commission for Discipline Inspection department!”
“I still have the same words – don’t explain it to me!” Chief Shen said, “It’s spreading now on the web that your station had forced a confession, tortured him and even used a bayonet!”
Superintendent Song nearly fainted, “That’s not true! Chief Shen, I swear to God that’s not true! That poem of Zhang Ye’s is full of sh*t! No such thing happened at all!”
Chief Shen said, “But the people take it to be the truth! Everyone is spreading it as such!”
Superintendent Song was almost crying, “We have really been framed! That Zhang Ye! He’s too wicked!”
“The branch’s other Leaders also know about this case. Old Song, if you insist on doing it your way, even I won’t be able to stand up for you! Do as you see fit!” Chief Shen obviously knew about this case, “I can’t be bothered anymore! A hooligan who tried to attack others, even if he was beaten up, so be it! It’s not like there were serious injuries, right? Why are you arresting the Good Samaritan instead? The station’s procedures for handling cases need to consider the law and following the will of the law, but where did the laws come from? The law can be viewed as a form of service for the people! Therefore, it has to take into consideration the people’s feelings, too! That’s it, I’m not talking to you anymore! I’ve said all that I could! If you don’t have the abilities to handle this case, then alright, scram! I will ask someone more capable to handle it!”
Du du, the phone was cut off!
“Don’t, Chief Shen, Chief Shen….” Superintendent Song was sweating by now. He knew that he had gotten into big trouble now. No, it wasn’t him who caused it. It was Zhang Ye who caused all these troubles!
At this moment, Superintendent Song only wanted to curse at Wang Shuixin 10,000 times! Just as Superintendent Song had told his wife, he was only helping a friend within the laws. Zhang Ye’s behavior and actions, as long as they was tolerable, they could close an eye regarding the matter. But if they had to be strict, according to the law, they could still hold him in custody for a few days. Therefore, Superintendent Song did not have any pressure. Even if there was any pressure, he could still handle it. But now, Superintendent Song obviously could not handle it!
The Commission for Discipline Inspection wanted to take over?
The whole city was paying attention to the case?
The branch Leaders were also keeping an eye on them?
Superintendent Song could only feel cold sweat on his back, and his uniform was all wet. This wouldn’t do. He had to quickly handle this. Otherwise, he might really be sacked. He sped up quickly towards the station!
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