CHAPTER 274: CHAPTER 274 BATTLE OF WHEELS 1_1

Everyone’s eyes were riveted on Wan Donglin.

In an instant, he had become the very image of a murder suspect—a stark reminder that appearances can be deceiving. This outwardly refined and courteous man might well be a Demon who dismembered corpses.

Wan Donglin, however, seemed nonchalant. He casually shook his bandaged hand and stared at the ID of the plainclothes officer leading the group. He had observed them from the moment they entered. They were a group of young people, presumably new to this line of work. Their hearts still burned with a passion to root out injustice and uphold righteousness. That was why they weren’t even taking a break for the festival, rushing here the moment they received their assignment.

All they knew was that Mr. Wan was a wealthy man, but they had no clue who was backing him. This wasn’t his actual residence, after all. It was merely one of the many ’golden houses’ Wan Donglin owned, which normally lacked any high-alert security.

Otherwise, would they have even managed to set foot in here?

Now, they were all eyeing Wan Donglin like tigers ready to pounce, their fingers instinctively going to their concealed weapons. They feared that any unfavorable response from Wan Donglin would provoke them into collectively attacking and arresting him on the spot.

Cold sweat slicked Zhang Xiang’s palms. He had been about to step forward and speak, but Wan Donglin waved a hand, cutting short whatever he intended to say.

"Third Young Master..." Zhang Xiang began, but at Wan Donglin’s gesture, he had no choice but to step back.

Wan Donglin looked directly at the plainclothes officer in charge and asked coolly, "Are you really going to search today?"

"Mr. Wan, please understand. We’re simply performing our duties."

Wan Donglin stepped back and shrugged, as if it were nothing. "Fine, go ahead. But you should first consider the consequences of entering."

Everyone exchanged glances. The plainclothes officer in charge narrowed his eyes, unimpressed by this display, and strode forward to enter.

However, he stopped after only a few steps. His cell phone had suddenly rung. His expression changed instantly as he answered the call. The voice on the other end was loud, almost roaring. People nearby could hear it clearly as it bellowed, "Are you all out of your minds? Do you even know what you’re doing? You’re all idiots! Withdraw now! The nerve of you... Leave immediately!"

He hung up, his subordinates all looking at him nervously.

His eyes, however, were fixed on Wan Donglin. His face clearly showed the disbelief, anger, and indignation of a righteous young man who suddenly encountered the son of Li Gang. Everyone understood! Someone had clearly obstructed the investigation.

Everyone glared fiercely at Wan Donglin. Such a man, a murderer—would he just get away with it like this?

This was a grave blow to those passionate young hearts. It turned out that everything they held dear, all that talk of justice, was a sham—before certain people, equality simply didn’t exist.

After a long moment, the lead plainclothes officer clenched his jaw and turned to leave.

The others followed him, filing out of the house.

Just then, Wan Donglin called out, "Gentlemen, please wait."

The officer turned back, staring intently at Wan Donglin. His gaze was as sharp as a blade, clearly conveying his silent condemnation: I wonder how long a scion like you, Wan Donglin, can act so outrageously! If man’s law doesn’t get you, Heaven’s will!

Wan Donglin showed no smugness. Instead, he spoke politely, "I know you are all righteous individuals, dedicated to your duty, not even resting properly for the festival. But I assure you, I am also a law-abiding citizen. My girlfriend and I are deeply in love. We’re already discussing marriage. Your suspicion that I murdered my girlfriend is utterly absurd and ridiculous, purely baseless. I was inclined to dismiss it, but since you’ve all come this far, well then, you might as well take a look..."