Chapter 45: Inspection Invitation

  Right in front of him, everything was going great, and Gao Xiang was thinking of taking advantage of this good opportunity to quickly end this farce. However, a reporter from some TV station unwillingly stretched out his recorder under Gao Xiang's nose and asked:

  "Officer, according to what you said, Miss Qingchuan's agent ordered her followers to beat up the police officers. However, when we arrived, we saw with our own eyes that they were also beaten quite badly. How do you explain this?"

  Gao Xiang took a look at her and saw that she was a pretty female reporter, so he patiently replied:

  "Uh, here we need to thank the security guards of Wanheng. After the incident, they came to persuade, but unexpectedly those bodyguards were arrogant and even beat up the security guards together. The result is naturally self-evident, it triggered public outrage, the security guards were indignant and it was their duty, so they rushed forward... In order to subdue them, some friction was inevitable. Of course, hitting people is wrong, no matter what the reason is, it's a serious behavior that disrupts social order, we strongly disapprove of it!"

  Just as the female reporter was about to be speechless due to Gao Xiang's shamelessness, another reporter suddenly popped up and threw out a question: "So, may I ask this police officer, did you personally see Miss Qingchuan?"

  Kao said thoughtfully, "Yes, we saw it. Several of us comrades witnessed the whole process of how Qingchuan Missi had no choice but to fire her agent after repeated attempts at persuasion were ineffective."

  "Officer, since you know Miss Qingchuan and are aware that she's the biggest star of this performance, why did you still stop her car? Can I understand it as if there is intentional malice involved?" This short reporter with glasses, less than 1.7 meters tall, suddenly became excited, almost jumping up to stuff his recorder into Gao Xiang's mouth, just like an old pervert who had caught a sexy and charming OL, his eyes shining brightly.

  This question is really cunning, it suddenly made Gao Xiang stunned. He understood what was going on, but he couldn't say anything. Who let the words get him into trouble? At this time, if you say you didn't know each other from the beginning, that would be embarrassing; but if you admit to knowing each other, and still don't let go, then it's inevitable to have a conflict, and the intention of being difficult is hard to escape.

  The scene suddenly fell into chaos, with many reporters following the commotion, shouting and demanding that Gao Xiang give a positive response. Gao Xiang was so angry that his teeth itched, and he wished he could knock them all down one by one. He now understood why Li Hebiao wanted to hit them - many of today's reporters lacked even the most basic social morality.

  Just as Gao Xiang was at a loss, and the situation was about to get out of control, a hand stretched out from beside him and grabbed the microphone that the bespectacled reporter was thrusting forward in an aggressive manner.

  "Comrade journalist, as per the superior's regulations, to ensure the safety of the artists, vehicles entering and exiting must have an invitation letter. We are only following the rules, no exceptions; this has nothing to do with whether we know the celebrity or not, in the eyes of the police, there are only citizens, no celebrities!"

  The words were powerful and majestic, with a sense of happiness that made Gao Xiang hastily look up to see who it was. It wasn't Gong Qian, then who could it be? At this moment, Gong Qian looked domineering and regal, her entire being exuding a queen-like aura. With her tall stature and beautiful face, she made people want to kneel down at her feet...

  No one knows who started the applause, but soon the students began to applaud, followed by the onlookers and even the reporters who were pushed against the wall.

  In a place where the reporters and students outside couldn't see, the police force of 110 had already arrived. In a police car on the periphery, Instructor Hei was awkwardly smiling and saying to the deputy director and the leader of the 110 team, "The two leaders, it seems that the situation has been temporarily brought under control, I'll go take them back now?"

  "Never mind, it's fine as it is. Let them continue. You know we don't have enough police force. This young officer is quite interesting!" said the leader of 110.

  Lao Hei looked into the distance, and indeed Gong Qian was already leading the team to clear the scene without being ordered. She took over the megaphone and loudly said: "Alright everyone, listen up! Journalist comrades, citizens, please cooperate with our public security agency to clear the scene. The truth of the matter, the responsibility for the accident, still needs further investigation. At that time, we will make the truth known to the public... Now please everyone leave the scene... All present, salute!"

  The scene was quite impressive, with the police officers standing at attention and saluting in unison. The crowd erupted into applause once again, while the reporters were all thinking to themselves, trying to make sense of what had just happened. Some of them thought that this incident might not have anything to do with the police after all, or else they wouldn't be putting on such a show. About half of the reporters hastily rushed off, probably to rush back and grab the headlines for their news stories.

  The leaders, upon seeing the situation, gave an order and the 110 police force quickly intervened, taking control of the scene from the school guards in a timely manner. They efficiently dispersed the crowd. Qingchuan's former agent, bodyguard, two drivers, the two security guards who used physical force, and Wanheng's security director were taken to the local police station for questioning and to make a record. On Qingchuan's side, an experienced female police officer was arranged to go and offer condolences, which likely also included asking about what had happened.

  The formal police intervention came, and Gao Xiang and the others had nothing to do. After a while, a large bus arrived, and Old Hei instructor jumped off the bus to greet them to board quietly. The students lined up to get on the bus, thinking that they would have to return to closed training again, all feeling somewhat listless.

  Sulkily following the team onto the bus, Gao Xiang sat down in the window seat by himself. The red and blue police lights outside were dazzlingly bright, and when he looked up, the towering main building of Wan Heng was still shining as it had been before; a lot had happened in just two short days. A fleeting flash of insight made Gao Xiang feel like he had grasped something, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it. Just as the bus started moving slowly, he closed the window with a lost soul, and turned to see Gong Qian staring straight at him with her almond-shaped eyes. Gao Xiang was startled, feeling like she had seen through his thoughts, and asked nervously, "What are you looking at me like that for?"

  "You and Tian Miao Miao are quite good, huh? You like her?" Gong Qian's tone was a bit strange, almost sarcastic.

  Gao Xiang looked at her and smiled: "What do you think?"

  Gong Qian shook her head: "From now on, I will look at Tian Miao differently. I admit that there is a gap between me and Tian Miao, you two are not in the same league, she won't like you!"

  "What's with the question? Ah no, this is wrong, your words are so hurtful! What kind of person am I?" Gao Xiang made Gong Qian angry enough to choke.

  "You're definitely a second-rate person, but you did okay today. I really wonder what your face is made of, you can say such shameless things with such conviction; I'm truly impressed by you, if I didn't have some understanding of you, I almost believed it...". Gong Qian said excitedly, although the training time was not long, but she had a good understanding of the person in front of her.

  Gao Xiang listened with a smile, looking around to make sure no one was paying attention, then covered his mouth and leaned in close to Gong Qian's ear, whispering: "Is it almost done? What about that thing Miao Miao asked you to do for her earlier? Did you get the surveillance footage?"

  "I've already handed it over to the instructor, and I'll need it as evidence later!" Gong Qian retorted, but reached out to push Gao Xiang away, her eyes casually glancing back, asking in surprise: "Tell me the truth, what kind of person is Tian Miao Miao? Why...hmm why is she so perfect?"

  "How would I know? Go ask the village chief if you don't believe me." Ga Xiang replied unpleasantly.

  "I asked you with good intentions, what's your attitude?" Gong Qian also became unhappy.

  "Alright, the reason is that she has made obvious progress and accumulated rich social practice experience under my daily guidance. How's this reason?" Gao Xiang changed the subject with a smile, sneaking a glance at Tian Miao Miao, his heart beating rapidly.

  "OK, now the class leader is formally notifying this handsome guy that in a moment, the Judicial Bureau's Inspection Department will officially interrogate you and others. So, this car will go directly to Linfen Bureau, and then we'll return to our team. Handsome guy, get ready mentally, do you think the inspectors will let him off because of his good looks?" Gong Qian was delighted and gloating.

  "Hey, hey, class leader, I'm telling the truth, my attitude was wrong. At critical moments, you should help your brothers out. What's going on behind the scenes? If we say something wrong, it'll be us who suffer in the end. We're a team after all!" Gao Xiang couldn't calm down now. This hadn't even officially become a police officer yet, how could they already be inspected? This was terrible! If higher-ups were really provoked, stripping a formal police officer of their uniform would just take one sentence, let alone them?

  "Now that you've realized your problem, I'll give you another chance. Speak to me with a proper attitude from the start. So, let's begin again. You and Tian Miao Miao, are quite good together, aren't you? Do you like her?" Gong Qian said slowly and calmly...

  Gao Xiang made her stay, with a strange expression looking at Gong Qian. The eyes of the person in front of him flickered, sitting proudly beside him, but it was clear that he didn't know whether he was pretending to be public or private, or if he was taking care of both. He had an air about him that said he wouldn't give up until he achieved his goal...

  One word, chaos. Gao Xiang's mind was also thoroughly messed up by Gong Qian, at this time who still cared about what inspection or not, with a cheap and sly smile on his face, he started whispering in Gong Qian's ear...

  She walked elegantly into the hotel with her jacket slung over her arm, wearing only a camisole on top. The lobby was even more chaotic than before, with dozens of people milling about. Du Ziteng and his two subordinates rushed forward to greet Ye Dui: "Miss, young miss..."