Chapter 408: A Bitter Defea (1/2)

The rest were handed over to the technical team. Xiaotao passed me a tablet with photos of several sets of footprints the officers had just snapped. ”The shoe size and print match those left by the four young masters.”

”Yes, it’s almost impossible to tell their height and weight…” I said, “But there are still some differences. After all, someone else’s shoes don’t fit as well.”

I pointed to a set of footprints, ”Look at this. The person wearing the shoes obviously has bigger feet, flattening the edges of the shoes... And here’s another example. Whoever wore this pair of shoes has smaller feet so the shoes aren’t lifted as much. The front of the footprint is heavy while the back is much lighter.”

“However, these don’t count as decisive evidence!” I sighed.

To prove that this wasn’t a copycat crime, we had to at least present DNA and fingerprints, but the murderers were very cautious, leaving neither behind.

Xiaotao smiled bitterly, ”Sometimes I think the law is too rigid. It’s obvious we know who the murderers are. But there’s nothing much we can do if we can’t prove their guilt. I really wish I could go back to the station and just shoot them all.”

Right then, Xiaotao's phone rang. After a brief conversation with the caller, she turned to me and said, ”Their lawyers are here and they’re causing trouble in the station, insisting on taking the four young masters away!”

”Assholes!” I cursed. “What perfect timing!”

The crime scene was left to the technical team to deal with while Xiaotao and I rushed back to the station. Four men in suit and tie were waiting in the corridor when we arrived. One of them stood up and arrogantly introduced himself, ”We are now acting on the client’s behalf. According to China's criminal law, you unlawfully detained our clients without notifying their families, which constitutes as a serious violation of the law. We reserve the right to file a lawsuit. Now we’re here to take our clients away!”

”I see, so you take their money and help them eliminate all disasters, eh?” Xiaotao mocked through gritted teeth. “And no matter what kind of scum they are, as long as they can afford you, you’ll stand up for them, am I right?”

”Officer, may I remind you that your words are slander!” said one of the lawyers, pointing at Xiaotao.

I patted Xiaotao on the shoulder, motioning for not to be impulsive. In a fit of pique, she waved her hand, ”Take your masters away and get the hell out of here!”

A while later, the four young villains were escorted by their lawyers. Qin Aonan walked up to me, his head cocked up and lips curled in a triumphant smile. ”Officer, I’ll be on my way. Let’s have tea next time.”

Zhao Dapeng wolf-whistled at Xiaotao, ”Hey beautiful, with your looks, why be a policeman? Come with us. I promise you’ll earn more in one night than an entire year’s worth of salary.”

Xiaotao’s clenched fists were an indication of an oncoming venomous outburst. I quickly stopped her and stared straight into Qin Aonan's eyes. ”Do you think the Dog Trainer can protect you for a lifetime?”

Having experienced the lethality of my eyes, Qin Aonan took a step back in fear. ”Hmph, that’s none of your business!”

My lips curled into a grim smile, ”Have you ever seen a dam stop the flood?”

”I don't understand what the hell you’re talking about,” he smiled calmly at his companions. ”This guy's gone cuckoo.”

Ignoring his attempts at mockery, I continued, ”To stop the monstrous flood with a fragile dam... You stand here thinking your actions are foolproof. But let me tell you, as long as there’s even a tiny crack in the dam of lies, that’s it for all of you!”

”You’re so poor you can't even imagine the world of the rich,” sneered Qin Aonan. “I have plenty of money. And with that, I can do whatever the hell I want!”

The lawyer standing next to Qin Aonan coughed to remind him not to shoot his mouth off.

Qin Aonan slammed into my shoulder and the four young masters walked away, laughing with their heads held high. Fuming with anger, Xiaotao pulled out her gun and shouted, ”As an officer, I’m supposed to watch the murderers get away with their crime? What’s the point of my job then?”

I held her hand and shook my head, gesturing for her not to be impulsive. ”Song Yang, I can’t just let it go!” she yelled, sounding as if she was on the verge of sobbing.