amaotonovel Chapter 337 Interlude
Chapter 337 Interlude
When the students from No. 2 Middle School surrounded them, the group of hooligans not only did not restrain themselves, but became even more arrogant.
The man at the head of the group, with a shaved head and an indistinct tattoo on his neck, smoked a cigarette, glanced at the surrounding boys with narrowed eyes, and sneered.
"Oh ho? You little brats want to be simps? Haven't you even grown your pubic hair yet and you're already trying to stand up for yourself?" He exhaled a smoke ring, his tone flippant. "It's none of your business if we guys get to know the girls. Get lost!"
A blond-haired guy next to him, wearing a tight vest that revealed his skinny frame, chimed in, "That's right! Do you know where Brother Long used to be? Everyone around here gives Brother Long some face. If you know what's good for you, get out of the way and don't go looking for trouble!"
The thug known as "Brother Long" proudly raised his chin, his gaze sweeping past the boy blocking his way and landing on the pale-faced girls behind him, especially the prettiest one, whose eyes were even more lewd.
"Don't be afraid, little sister. We're not bad guys, we're just making friends. You're from No. 2 Middle School, right? What a coincidence! I used to be from No. 2 Middle School too, so I'm actually your senior! It's only natural for a senior to take care of a junior!"
As he spoke, he tried to move closer.
"Stop!" Among the boys was one who wore glasses. Although he was a little scared, he felt a sense of responsibility and stepped forward. "This is a park. We are conducting a school activity. Please leave immediately! Otherwise, we will call the police!"
"Call the police?" Brother Long laughed wildly with his brothers, as if they had heard the funniest joke in the world. "Hahaha! Call the police? Go ahead and call! Call whatever you want! I have connections! I'll just go in for a cup of tea, and I'll be out in a couple of days! Then..."
His gaze suddenly turned sinister, sweeping across the faces of several boys who had stood out like a venomous snake, before finally fixing precisely on Lin Yue, who had just walked over and was standing on the outskirts of the crowd.
For some reason, Brother Long found this girl, who always had no expression and cold eyes, particularly jarring. Her calm and unwavering attitude made him feel slighted.
He grinned maliciously, pointing at Lin Yue, his tone filled with venomous threat: "Especially you, little wench, you were the calmest one just now, weren't you? When I get out, I'll be the first to 'have a good chat' with you! Let's see if you'll still pretend!"
These words enraged all the students at No. 2 Middle School! This was no longer simple harassment, but a blatant threat and intimidation!
"Asshole! What did you say!"
"Scumbag!"
"Too arrogant!"
The crowd was indignant, and several impulsive boys were about to step forward to argue, but they were held back by the more composed classmates, who were afraid that they would suffer losses in a physical altercation.
Lin Yue, who was at the center of the storm, was not afraid after hearing Brother Long's words. Instead, a ridiculous smile flashed in her eyes.
Does she have connections? She can get out quickly even after going in? And they need to "chat" with her?
Isn't the underground in Z City Li Yuejiao's territory? How can there be people like this right under her nose? Has she really completely abandoned the underground organization?
Without making a sound, she reached into her pocket, operated her phone, and quietly pressed the record button. Then, she dialed the police, but didn't speak immediately, simply letting the call connect.
Then, she took two steps forward, walked through the crowd, calmly looked at Brother Long, and spoke clearly, making sure her phone microphone could pick it up: "You just said that you have connections, and that you can get out of the police station quickly? So you think the law can't touch you, so you can threaten and intimidate female students at will, and even threaten to retaliate afterward?"
Brother Long was already furious, and Lin Yue's "reckless" questioning only fueled his anger. Without thinking, he blurted out, his voice even louder than before: "That's right! I have connections! So what? Trying to scare you? Let me tell you, Captain Zhao of this area is my buddy! Don't think I'm just trying to scare you; even if I really did something to you, I can handle it. Call the police? That's useless! Just wait until I get out, and see how I deal with you!"
After he finished speaking, the blond guy next to him seemed to think he had gone too far and quietly tugged at him, but Brother Long was in high spirits and shook him off.
Lin Yue wanted exactly those "bold words" from him.
She looked at Brother Long and nodded, as if confirming something: "Okay, you said it, Captain Zhao is your buddy, the law can't touch you. We all heard that."
Only then did she hold the phone to her ear and speak clearly and calmly into the connected emergency call: "Hello, 110? I need to report a crime. The location is the picnic area in the forest park. There are several unemployed individuals here who claim to have triad connections. They are harassing and intimidating students from our No. 2 Middle School on a spring outing. They openly claim to have protection within the public security system, disregard the law, and threaten that even if they are arrested, they will be released quickly and retaliate against the person who reported the crime. The situation is urgent. Please dispatch officers immediately and investigate their claims of protection."
When she gave the address and described the situation, her tone was as calm as if she were reading a textbook, but the content made the dispatcher on the other end of the phone instantly alert.
When Brother Long and his men heard that Lin Yue had actually called the police and even named her "protector," their expressions finally changed. Brother Long, though blustering, roared, "Damn it! You bitch, you really dare to call the police?! Fine! You just wait!" He then cursed and gestured to his men, "Let's go! Damn it, you wait, I'll have someone deal with you later!"
They wanted to leave, but the park security guards and teachers who had heard the commotion had already blocked their way.
A tall, stern-faced male teacher shouted sternly, "Stop! Nobody is allowed to leave! Wait for the police to arrive!"
Seeing that they couldn't escape, Brother Long and his men, though still cursing, clearly lost their momentum, and their eyes began to flicker.
A short while later, the sound of sirens grew louder as two police cars quickly arrived at the scene. After understanding the situation, the police officers' expressions turned serious, especially after hearing Brother Long's arrogant remarks about the "protective umbrella" in the recording provided by Lin Yue; the officer in charge's expression became even more grave.
"Take them all away! Take them back to the station for a detailed investigation!" At the officer's command, Brother Long and his companions were handcuffed and put into a police car. The police also took detailed statements from Lin Yue, the class monitor, and several teachers, and copied the audio recordings from Lin Yue's phone.
“Student, you are very calm and brave,” the police officer in charge of taking the statement said to Lin Yue. “This recording is crucial evidence. Don’t worry, we will handle it seriously. As for the issue of the alleged protection, we will report it to our superiors for verification in accordance with regulations.”
The interlude of the spring outing thus came to a temporary end. Although they were somewhat frightened, the students felt a sense of excitement at having participated in "punishing evil and eliminating wickedness" since the evil was brought to justice, and they greatly admired Lin Yue's composure and resourcefulness in the face of danger.
"Lin Yue, you're so handsome!"
"They even recorded it! Their thinking is incredibly clear!"
"That scumbag is in big trouble now, how dare he spout such nonsense!"
Lin Yue simply smiled faintly, saying nothing more. But she knew in her heart that things probably wouldn't end so simply.
Sure enough, a few days later, a well-informed classmate secretly sent a message saying that "Brother Long" and his henchmen had indeed been detained initially due to the seriousness of their actions, especially their threats against students and claims of having protection. But somehow, they were actually released on bail a few days later!
The news spread among a small number of people in the know, bringing a wave of suppressed anger and a sense of powerlessness.
"How could this happen?! How could such scum be released?"
"Could it be true that he 'has connections in higher places'?"
"It's too dark! Have we been excited for nothing? Will Lin Yue be in danger?"
Upon hearing this news, Yun Yi became even more anxious, pacing around Lin Yue like a cat on a hot tin roof: "Sister Lin Yue! That bastard really came out! What should we do? What should we do? Will he really come for revenge? Why don't you not go out alone for the next few days? I'll wait for you after school! No, I'll take you to school!"
Li Yuetian also frowned. He privately approached Lin Yue and said in a serious tone, "Lin Yue, this matter is probably not that simple. The fact that Brother Long was able to get out so quickly suggests there might be something wrong with him. You need to be extra careful lately. I'll talk to my sister about this when I get back."
Lin Yue's reaction to their concerns was surprisingly calm.
"I understand, I'll be careful," she said to the anxious Yun Yi and the serious-looking Li Yuetian. "Don't worry about me. If the law fails for a moment, there are always other ways to get justice."
(Now that I'm in a relationship, I might have less time to focus on my novel. I apologize for that; updates will be slower, but I won't stop updating altogether.)