At that moment.
The golf course on the western outskirts of Quancheng.
"It's been over half a month since we last played, and Director Song's skills have improved rapidly. It's getting harder and harder for me to keep up with you, an old man like me might never beat you again."
Su Bingtian sat on the sofa under the sunshade, put down his club, and poured two cups of hot tea.
Beside him sat a middle-aged man.
It was none other than the director of the Quancheng Public Security Bureau, Song Qingshan.
"Mr. Su, you're too kind."
Song Qingshan shook his head with a smile and said, "All my skills were taught by you personally. I should be calling you my master. My eyes aren't blind; I can see you were letting me win."
Song Qingshan had reached his current position with a lot of help from Su Bingtian, who had supported him in many ways. Therefore, he was grateful to Su Bingtian and always respected him.
This was also why Su Bingtian could easily invite him out.
"You, you're a natural-born policeman, with eyes as sharp as a hawk."
Su Bingtian praised him with a smile, then got to the point, asking, "Did you find out what I asked you to investigate?"
"Mr. Su, are you referring to..."
Song Qingshan frowned and said, "That Xiao Zhan? Didn't Wenchao already go to Quancheng No. 4 Prison to check his personal files and criminal records? Is there a problem?"
Previously, Su Wenchao had been able to go to Quancheng No. 4 Prison to review the information on the prisoners and select Xiao Zhan, thanks to Song Qingshan's connections.
"Alas, it's a long story."
Su Bingtian's face darkened as he briefly recounted the events of the engagement banquet that morning to Song Qingshan.
"Oh?"
Song Qingshan looked surprised, "You mean that kid was so audacious as to hit Wenchao in front of everyone, causing a scene at the engagement banquet, leaving you in an awkward position?"
"Yes."
Su Bingtian nodded, "He's wild and untamed, with extraordinary skills and a serious violent tendency. I'm worried that keeping such a dangerous person in the Su Family will eventually lead to disaster."
"Moreover, if he runs off and causes trouble, committing murder or arson, it would be a significant threat to the public security of Quancheng."
Su Bingtian was cunning and shrewd.
He wanted to use Song Qingshan's hand to get rid of Xiao Zhan but didn't want to put Song Qingshan in a difficult position or have him accused of favoritism. So, he elevated the threat of Xiao Zhan to a societal level.
The implication was: I'm doing this not just for myself or the Su Family, but for the welfare of all the citizens of Quancheng. And as the director of the Public Security Bureau, maintaining social order is your duty...
How could Song Qingshan refuse?
Song Qingshan was also a smart man. He immediately understood Su Bingtian's intention and asked, "So, what does Mr. Su plan to do?"
"How about this."
Su Bingtian pretended to think for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "When I get back, I'll send some people to keep an eye on that violent maniac. If he shows any extreme behavior, I'll call you immediately. Then you can bring your men to arrest him and put him back in prison."
"Alright."
Song Qingshan agreed without hesitation, silently mourning for Xiao Zhan for a few seconds.
To impose a fabricated crime, what need is there for an excuse?
With Su Bingtian's influence, it was all too easy to pin a baseless charge on Xiao Zhan. The blame lay with Xiao Zhan for being too conspicuous, for not knowing his place, for siding with Su Muqiu against Su Bingtian.
"Five years ago, the victim of Xiao Zhan's rape, can't she be found?"
Su Bingtian suddenly asked.
Song Qingshan shook his head, "It's strange. All the officers who handled that case have left Quancheng, and there's no trace of them. Now, all we can find is that Xiao Zhan was imprisoned for rape, but there's no other record in the files."
"How is that possible?"
Su Bingtian's pupils narrowed, clearly in disbelief.
Song Qingshan said gravely, "Based on my experience, there are usually only two possibilities for such a situation."
"Let's hear it."
"Either one of the parties involved has a special status, or the case itself is special, so the detailed files are classified, and those without the proper clearance can only see a simplified version with important information removed, or even a fake file made to fill the gap."
"Oh?"
Su Bingtian's pupils narrowed further, his brows furrowing, his gaze turning cold.
Previously, he had entrusted Su Wenchao with the task of selecting a fiancé for Su Muqiu from Quancheng No. 4 Prison, thinking it was a trivial matter, not worth his attention.
Who would have thought that out of all the choices, Su Wenchao would pick a "freak" like Xiao Zhan?
Was it Xiao Zhan's unusual status?
Or was the case from five years ago unusual?
If Su Bingtian knew that his granddaughter Su Muqiu was the victim in that case, and that Xiao Zhan was the young master of the Capital Xiao Family, the formidable Northern Wolf King, who knows what he would think!
"In my opinion, that Xiao Zhan is very likely..."
Song Qingshan, with his meticulous mind and rich experience in handling cases, seemed to have guessed something and was about to speak when, coincidentally, a piercing phone ringtone suddenly interrupted him.
It was Su Bingtian's phone.
"I'll take this call."
Su Bingtian stood up, took out his phone, glanced at it, and saw it was the number of the Su Group's HR manager. His expression immediately turned displeased.
A mere department manager, with Su Wenchao and Su Jianguo in between, usually had no right to speak to him directly.
"You have thirty seconds."
But after hesitating for a moment, he pressed the answer button and coldly said, "What is it? Speak!"
"Chairman Su, something's happened! Something big!"
A panicked man's voice came from the phone, "President Zhao, President Li, and President Wang, they... they've brought over a hundred people and suddenly stormed into the company, smashing everything they see..."
"What?!"
In an instant, Su Bingtian's eyes widened, his anger flaring.
His hand shook, almost dropping the phone.
"Mr. Su, what's wrong?"
Song Qingshan stood up as well, seeing Su Bingtian's reaction, he knew it wasn't good news. However, before Su Bingtian could answer, another piercing phone ringtone sounded.
This time, it was Song Qingshan's phone.
Song Qingshan immediately answered, "Xiao Liu, what's the situation?"
"Director Song!"
The voice on the phone was also a man's, filled with urgency, "We've just received eighteen reports from Su Group employees, saying that Zhao Yongrong of Zhao Group, Li Lixing of Litang Technology, and Wang Zhitao of Shenglong Building Materials, the three of them together, have brought about one hundred and fifty security guards and are currently causing havoc at Su Group. The situation is very serious and extremely urgent..."
"Su Group???"
Song Qingshan's heart skipped a beat, realizing the gravity of the situation. Now, without needing Su Bingtian to say anything, he knew exactly what was happening.