Ye Tian still wanted to kick Ding Jian a few more times when several police officers rushed in through the doorway. Leading them was a man with a full beard, in his thirties. He scanned the scene coldly and said, "Who dares to cause trouble on my turf!"
Upon seeing the bearded man, Ding Jian's eyes lit up. He shouted loudly, "Director Zhang, quickly handcuff this kid! He injured my brothers!"
The bearded man quickly helped Ding Jian up and smiled, "Young Master Ding, are you alright?"
Ding Jian pointed at Ye Tian and said fiercely, "Kid, you're going to rot in jail!"
Director Zhang waved his hand and ordered, "Handcuff him!"
The two police officers at the scene took out their handcuffs and were about to cuff Ye Tian without asking any questions.
Ye Tian waved his hand, and the two officers were as if they had hit an invisible wall, unable to get close. He said coldly, "Before you handcuff me, you'd better make a phone call."
Director Zhang, who had been a beat cop for ten years and was experienced, felt a stir in his heart upon hearing Ye Tian's words. He asked coldly, "Kid, what do you want to say?"
Ye Tian took out a business card and flicked his wrist. The card floated lightly into his hand.
Director Zhang glanced at it and saw a very familiar name: Zhou Chuanwu!
Zhou Chuanwu? He was stunned for a moment, then his whole body trembled. Wasn't this Director Zhou from the Provincial Department?
He looked at Ye Tian and asked in surprise, "You know Director Zhou?"
Ye Tian said faintly, "Whether I know him or not, you'll find out soon enough."
Seeing this, Ding Jian became anxious and quickly said, "Director Zhang, don't listen to this kid bragging. He's just a commoner, he can't possibly know Director Zhou!"
Director Zhang, being cautious, ignored Ding Jian and immediately took out his phone to dial the number on the card.
Soon, a booming voice came from the receiver: "Who is it?"
The voice was distinctive, and Director Zhang immediately recognized it as Director Zhou's voice. He quickly bowed, his face full of smiles, and said, "Director Zhou, I am Zhang Zhigang from the Wuliu Street in Haicheng..."
Upon hearing it was a minor figure, the other party immediately became impatient, interrupted him coldly, and asked directly, "Do you need something from me?"
Zhang Zhigang quickly said, "Director Zhou, it's like this, someone gave me a business card with a red background and gold lettering, and it has your phone number on it..."
Before he could finish, Director Zhou said urgently, "What? A business card with a red background and gold lettering? Is that person there?"
Zhang Zhigang quickly replied, "Director Zhou, he is right beside me."
"Let him take the call, quickly!" Director Zhou urged.
Zhang Zhigang was shocked. He could tell that Director Zhou must recognize this person! He quickly handed the phone to Ye Tian.
Ye Tian picked up the phone and said faintly, "Director Zhou, I am Ye Tian."
Director Zhou smiled and said, "It's Divine Doctor Ye! I heard you were released from prison today, have you reached home yet?"
Director Zhou had originally wanted to go to welcome Ye Tian out of prison, but unfortunately, his rank was too low, and he wasn't qualified to go!
Ye Tian: "I'm being controlled by your subordinate now, and they say they're going to handcuff me."
Director Zhou was stunned, then furious: "What? How dare they! Divine Doctor Ye, let this scoundrel take the phone, I will criticize him severely!"
Ye Tian threw the phone back to Zhang Zhigang. The latter's face turned pale, and he stammered, "Director Zhou, I..."
As soon as he said "I", Director Zhou began to scold him fiercely, and finally said angrily, "I order you to apologize to Divine Doctor Ye immediately. Also, no matter what happened, you are not allowed to make things difficult for Divine Doctor Ye!"
"Yes, yes, I will do as you say."
Zhang Zhigang nodded like a pecking chicken.
Director Zhou then spoke a few more polite words with Ye Tian before hanging up the phone.
Zhang Zhigang wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. He bowed deeply to Ye Tian: "Divine Doctor Ye, it was my carelessness in work. I apologize to you, I'm sorry! You are magnanimous, please forgive me this time!"
Ye Tian said faintly, "You may withdraw."
Zhang Zhigang dared not say more, and quickly bowed and retreated.
Ding Jian saw him about to leave and became anxious. He shouted, "Director Zhang, don't go..."
But Zhang Zhigang didn't even look at him. He waved his hand and led his subordinates away.
Ding Jian looked anxious. Ye Tian was just a poor kid released from prison, how could he possibly alarm Director Zhou? It must be a scam, he must have used a trick!
He wanted to chase after Zhang Zhigang but was kicked to the ground by Ye Tian. The kick was heavy, and Ding Jian curled up like a shrimp, his face contorted in pain.
He stared at Ye Tian and said resentfully, "Ye Tian! Today's matter is not over, I won't let you off!" Sudan Novel Network
Ye Tian ignored him and pulled Lin Ziyi to walk out. No one dared to follow them; his methods had intimidated everyone.
As they entered the elevator, Ye Tian immediately let go of Lin Ziyi's hand.
Lin Ziyi sensed something was wrong with his mood and quickly said, "Ye Tian, I..."
"You don't need to explain," Ye Tian's tone was very calm. "Three years is a long time, and people's hearts change. I don't blame you."
Lin Ziyi became anxious: "Ye Tian! It's not what you think, nothing happened between me and Ding Jian..."
"Enough!" Ye Tian clenched his fist and stared at Lin Ziyi. "I've been to prison, I'm not worthy of a rich young lady!"
At this moment, the elevator door opened, and he walked out without looking back.
Lin Ziyi was stunned, and tears immediately rolled down her cheeks. Ye Tian's words deeply hurt her, and all the explanations she had prepared were now unspoken.
After standing in the elevator for a few seconds, she suddenly wiped away her tears and quickly followed Ye Tian.
Outside the hotel entrance, the car Ye Tian had arrived in was still there. He said faintly, "Get in the car, the driver will take you home."
Lin Ziyi silently got into the car. After a few seconds, she turned to look at Ye Tian again, her beautiful eyes filled with mist, looking pitifully tearful.
Ye Tian hardened his heart and forced himself to look away, avoiding her gaze.
Lin Ziyi felt heartbroken. She lowered her head again and said softly, "Now that you're out of prison, I have nothing more to worry about. I... I'm leaving." After speaking, she told the driver to drive.
As the car drove further away, Ye Tian stood there in a daze. He couldn't let go of three years of feelings, nor could he.
After a long while, he sighed softly and took a taxi to his home.
He hadn't seen his elder brother and young niece for several years and missed them dearly.
Longhu Prison was a special prison where one could not call family, but visits were allowed. However, his elder brother was paralyzed and couldn't visit him in prison, and his niece was too young to come.
For the past few years, he could only write letters home. But he never received any replies. He had to find people to inquire about his family's situation, and thankfully, they were all safe.
However, Lin Ziyi had never visited him in prison for three years, which had made him feel very disappointed. And what he had just witnessed had left him heartbroken.