Chapter 1242: Chapter 1240: I Am the President!

“According to our current criminal law, plus the charges of insulting the people’s police, from a judge’s perspective, a seven-year prison sentence is unavoidable.”

Cold sweat ran down Lin Ya’s forehead. He suddenly remembered that Director Zhang in front of him was not someone to be trifled with.

“Seven years?”

Zhang Hai looked at Lin Ya, gently tapping the back of his hand. His gaze suddenly landed on Lin Ya as he asked, “Captain Lin, how long have you been by my side?”

“Can’t remember…”

“Can’t remember?”

Zhang Hai snorted coldly, looking at Liya, and said, “For me, over the years, you’ve done a lot for me and helped the police department eliminate many hidden dangers. But today, you’ve provoked someone I really don’t want to provoke.”

“I can’t tell you directly about Young Master Hao’s identity, but regarding what you’ve done today, if I can’t give you a severe punishment, then I can’t explain myself to Young Master Hao.”

Although Zhang Hai’s words were calm, Lin Ya still smelled a scent of blood and anger within them. He knew Zhang Hai was furious.

Wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, Lin Ya inwardly cursed Teng Ziwei multiple times. If Zhang Hai were to lose his composure and scold him, he wouldn’t be too nervous. But now, he said it quite calmly.

Anyone could sense the deeper meaning in his words. It felt like the knife was ready to strike, and he didn’t want to become the scapegoat in this incident. Moreover, from Zhang Hai’s words, if it wasn’t Teng Ziwei in trouble, then it would be Lin Ya.

In any case, this situation needed a scapegoat, and Lin Ya naturally didn’t want to become that scapegoat. The one who could be the scapegoat was Teng Ziwei.

Apologizing to Teng Ziwei in his heart, Lin Ya’s gaze turned cold, and he spoke forcefully, “Based on our current criminal law, I can confidently say Teng Ziwei committed multiple crimes. With Director Zhang’s intervention, he could be sentenced to fifteen years!”

“Fifteen years?”

Zhang Hai pondered for a moment. It seemed like this punishment was the maximum extent of his power.

Thinking of this, Zhang Hai turned his head, looked at Hao Jian with genuine eyes, and said, “Young Master Hao, this time my handling of affairs was inadequate, causing you distress. I, Zhang Hai, once again apologize to you.”

“In the future, if you need anything or come to Yuanjiang City, I will make sure to arrange everything for you well. Just a word from you is enough. Also, regarding this incident, I will punish Teng Ziwei, report to the court, and have the court give us a fair and just answer!”

“I’m not sure if this judgment is satisfactory for you, Young Master Hao?”

After speaking, Zhang Hai carefully watched Hao Jian, while Lin Ya, who had been standing all along, was also very tense. His career now depended entirely on Hao Jian’s decision. If Hao Jian disagreed, he would have to pack up and leave immediately.

But if Hao Jian nodded, the result was self-evident. He would certainly strive to achieve the outcome he spoke of. Even if he couldn’t do it, there was Zhang Hai’s help. From the moment Hao Jian agreed, the two of them became comrades in adversity, as they both would be dealt with if the situation failed.

Do not doubt Hao Jian’s power, nor doubt the power of Zhang Hai, who clawed his way up to the position of city bureau chief from the bottom.

They have their channels and subordinates, and as Zhang Hai, the highest-ranking official, he is well aware of Hao Jian’s influence within Huaxia, otherwise, he wouldn’t be bowing so humbly to Hao Jian.

The man sitting before him was someone all of them revered. And once acknowledged by him, once connected with him, their future status would undoubtedly skyrocket.

Just like Lin Nantian now, as the Director of Hua City Police Department, he has received numerous promotion orders, but all have been rejected by Lin Nantian.

Lin Nantian is no fool. Why would he leave Hao Jian’s domain to go to another unfamiliar place? Moreover, that place might not be as good as here. Why should he give it up?

Moreover, rejecting these positions didn’t result in any loss. Instead, he gained many benefits, first from Spice Ginger, gifts enough to last a lifetime.

And because of Hao Jian’s influence, even his direct superiors speak to him as an equal, never daring to use a condescending tone.

This is the status Lin Nantian gained from Hao Jian, which Zhang Hai also dreams of having. With this opportunity in front of him, how could Zhang Hai not seize it?

“Hmm, very well.”

In the end, Hao Jian’s answer allowed them to breathe a sigh of relief, and his following words made them admire Hao Jian even more.

“But the time doesn’t need to be too long; just teach that guy a lesson, lock him up for three to five years at random, and let him out afterwards.”

Hao Jian stroked his chin and smiled. He knew that demanding Teng Ziwei serve a fifteen-year sentence for a minor incident was a difficult feat.

Even if Zhang Hai could achieve it, he also understood that Zhang Hai would have to sacrifice a lot, and Hao Jian inherently dislikes owing others major favors. Small favors are okay, but major ones require careful consideration.

Therefore, the final conclusion is to let Teng Ziwei stay in prison for three years, so he understands what it means to reap what you sow.

The reason for this is still to prevent this guy from pestering Lin Qingxue again. Including this year, Lin Qingxue has to live on campus for three years.

Afterwards, she won’t be living at school when she goes out for an internship, and Hao Jian doesn’t like someone staring at his girl all the time, especially a guy like Teng Ziwei who has impure intentions.

He doesn’t care about Teng Ziwei, but that doesn’t mean he won’t get angry. As the saying goes, even a clay figure has some temper, let alone Hao Jian? In the world of the God of Death, there are only the living and the dead.

According to Hao Jian’s previous code of conduct, Teng Ziwei would have silently died when he first laid traps for Hao Jian, rather than just being made to sit in jail like now.

“I’ll leave the matter to you guys, I’m heading back.”

After saying this, Hao Jian stood up, and upon seeing him stand, Zhang Hai hurriedly ran to his back with a flattering smile, “Young Master Hao, if you’re leaving, we’ll see you off.”

“Captain Lin, quickly go down and get the best car ready for Young Master Hao, use my best car!”

On hearing this, Lin Ya quickly nodded, looking at Hao Jian with a flattering gaze. Even though he didn’t know Hao Jian’s exact identity, since Zhang Hai treated him this way, it was naturally correct for him to do the same.

He grabbed the BMW car keys from Zhang Hai’s desk and hurriedly ran out.

Given Zhang Hai’s position, the best car he could get over the years is just a BMW, and this car was still bought through a loan, which he just started paying for not long ago.

He treasures this car dearly.

Zhang Hai is indeed greedy, but he only takes small advantages. He will take benefits from small matters, but benefits from big matters that aren’t his, he’ll never take.

If he took them, it wouldn’t be him standing here today, but someone else.

Lin Ya went to get the car, while Zhang Hai accompanied behind Hao Jian, following step by step, his face filled with an unspeakable flattery.

As Hao Jian and others were going downstairs, Teng Ziwei and others had already finished giving their statements. At this time, they were waiting in the police station yard for others still giving statements, but most of the students had already come out.

And among these people were Molan and others. They had just finished giving their statements and upon coming out, they directly shouted at Teng Ziwei.

“Teng Ziwei, aren’t you afraid of divine retribution for your actions?!”

Ailin’s cold gaze fixed on Teng Ziwei, snorting coldly, her tone icy.

“As the Student Council President, your character is really terrible, utterly heartless. We all know the ins and outs of this matter, and Hao Jian even saved your life, so why are you kicking him when he’s down?!”

After Ailin spoke, Ye Ni immediately followed up, her tone very dissatisfied. After speaking, she turned her head towards other students, her gaze mocking.

“Aren’t you ashamed as members of the Student Council because of the President’s actions?! Even if he’s our senior, he’s an utter failure as a senior. We joined the Student Council just to learn and shape our character.”

“But think for yourselves, what did we learn from President Teng Ziwei?! We learned to bite the hand that feeds us!”

“Aren’t you angry within?!”

As the words fell, waves of protest rose, many students had flushed faces, and some girls lowered their heads in shame. Honestly, if it weren’t for Hao Jian’s intervention, they would have been killed by that madman long ago.

The guy indeed had a gun!

“Yeah! Why do we still acknowledge Teng Ziwei as the President given his character?”

“Mr. Hao threw that person away to save us. If it weren’t for his intervention, think for yourselves, could you have escaped?!”

“We are students with hearts, how can we be so ungrateful?!”

As the dissent grew louder, Teng Ziwei’s once proud face gradually turned sullen, the fire of anger in his heart already ignited, expanding wildly under their words.

“Enough! Have you said enough?!”

Finally, an explosive shout erupted from Teng Ziwei’s mouth. He coldly swept his gaze over these members, snorting: “I don’t care what opinions you have of me, and I don’t care how you feel right now, but what I need to tell you is, I’m the President of the Student Council, I am the President, and you are merely my subordinates.”

“This is a simple and easy-to-understand matter!”