Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

Chapter 378 Want to arrest people arbitrarily in Jingzhou? I'll see who dares!

Front desk of Jingzhou Huilong Hotel.

After hanging up the phone, the lobby manager smiled and apologized.

"Excuse me, officers, I cannot tell you which room our guest is staying in at the moment."

"However, I just consulted my supervisor, and she said she's on her way right away. Please wait a moment."

Before the words were even finished, a tall plainclothes officer said angrily:

"What are you waiting for? We have already presented the relevant documents in accordance with the law, and you have an obligation to assist us in apprehending the criminal suspect!"

"Your refusal to cooperate is already a violation of the law. If the suspect escapes, can you bear the responsibility?"

"I now order you, immediately! Right now! Tell me which room Wei Guanghong is staying in! Tell me now!!"

The lobby manager smiled and bowed again.

"I'm really sorry."

“I can’t verify your identification, and my supervisor told me to wait for her to come and handle it.”

The lobby manager wasn't on his first day at the job.

She knew, of course, that she had an obligation to cooperate with the police in investigating the case and making arrests.

But the premise is that the other party is a real police officer.

The two plainclothes police officers in front of us are from Pingjin City.

He showed his police ID and arrest warrant, saying that Wei Guanghong was suspected of intentional assault and wanted to know which room he was staying in.

Then the hotel had to arrange for someone to go upstairs and swipe their card to open Wei Guanghong's room so they could carry out the arrest.

Who is Wei Guanghong?

He was a distinguished guest personally invited tonight by Zhong Xiaoai, the group's public relations manager.

It's said that tomorrow, General Manager Zhao Ruilong will be treating him to lunch.

Considering that a distinguished guest is also coming to Hong Kong.

The food and beverage department even held a special meeting to discuss the menu.

How could we let such an important guest be taken away so easily?

If he was really involved in illegal or criminal activities, why didn't Manager Zhong and Boss Zhao know about it, and why did they still invite him to dinner?

And just because they say they are police officers, does that mean they definitely are?

What if the document is forged?

Huilong Hotel is a property of Huilong Group.

And who doesn't know that the Zhao siblings are the behind-the-scenes owners of Huilong Group?

Why didn't they give any prior notice before coming to Huilong Hotel to arrest people?

Even without prior notice, the provincial or municipal bureau should have sent someone to assist in the case.

How can we trust them so easily when there are no local police officers or any official documents from the local public security authorities?

Even if they are real, and Wei Guanghong is indeed suspected of committing a crime, what wrong has he done by simply fulfilling his duties?

"Just because your boss is here, does that mean he can make the final decision?"

Another plainclothes officer glared and asked.

"Yes, she is our group's public relations manager!"

"Alright, then we'll wait for her! But if Wei Guanghong runs away, you'll be fully responsible!"

"Please follow me to the lounge, our Manager Zhong will be here shortly."

"Since we'll be there soon, let's wait here!"

"Could you please wait aside for a moment?"

"Sure, but does your hotel have a back door?"

"No."

"That's good! We'll wait here!"

……

The lobby manager smiled slightly.

Out of politeness, I poured two glasses of water for the two of them.

But the two of them didn't drink, and kept looking around as if they were afraid that Wei Guanghong would suddenly run downstairs.

It didn't take long.

A Land Rover M9 sped up to the front gate and came to an abrupt stop.

As soon as the car came to a stop, Zhong Xiaoai grabbed her bag, got out, and rushed inside with lightning speed.

"Officers, our Manager Zhong has arrived."

"I saw it."

The tall plainclothes officer immediately stepped forward.

"Manager Zhong, right? We are from the Criminal Investigation Brigade of Binhai District, Pingjin City. This is my identification."

Just as Zhong Xiaoai was about to reach out, the other person withdrew their hand.

"What do you mean? How am I supposed to know if you're real or fake if you don't examine your documents carefully? Do you think I'm afraid I'll take your ID and not return it to you right here in the lobby?"

"Alright, alright, here you go! I really don't understand why you're all so suspicious! Also, this is Wei Guanghong's arrest warrant, take a good look at it too!"

Zhong Xiaoai carefully examined the police ID and arrest warrant.

He studied law and political science in college and then worked at the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision after graduation.

Of course she knows how to tell the difference between real and fake.

Moreover, ordinary people obviously wouldn't dare to use fake documents and paperwork to cheat people at Huilong Hotel.

If the Huilong Hotel calls the police, the local police station, which is not far away, will quickly dispatch officers to the scene.

Wouldn't that be like walking into a trap?

Forging official documents is a criminal offense.

If they also impersonate police officers to commit fraud or other crimes.

That would also constitute the crime of fraud, and the minimum sentence for both crimes is three years in prison.

but……

Zhong Xiaoai today is no longer a naive young girl.

Originally, his father, Zhong Zhengguo, had worked in the political and legal field for many years and had seen a lot.

She also experienced the decline of her family's fortunes and business failures, gaining a deep understanding of the wickedness of human nature.

Wei Guanghong was shot in a car in Haomen in the early hours of the morning, and the real culprit is unknown.

How come he only arrived in Jingzhou in the afternoon, but was arrested by the police from Beijing and Tianjin in a cross-province operation that evening?

Moreover, the date on the arrest warrant is today.

How can they immediately travel over a thousand kilometers to arrest someone after issuing an arrest warrant?

What terrifying efficiency!

The arrest warrant was just issued today, and they can arrest people today.

Theoretically speaking, it's not impossible, but why is the information so accurate?

Not only did they know that Wei Guanghong was in Jingzhou, they also knew that he was staying at the Huilong Hotel.

Their speed and precision in arriving demonstrate that they had long ago accurately tracked Wei Guanghong's movements.

"How long are you going to watch?"

The tall plainclothes officer asked impatiently.

"You say Mr. Wei is suspected of intentional assault. When did this incident occur?"

Zhong Xiaoai asked very politely.

"You have no right to ask about the details of the case. Tell me right now which room he lived in!"

As he spoke, the tall plainclothes officer grabbed his police ID and arrest warrant and dragged them away.

Zhong Xiaoai smiled slightly.

"Okay, I have no right to inquire about the details of the case."

"But have you notified the Jingzhou police?"

"If you've been notified, shouldn't the Jingzhou police issue you a letter of cooperation?"

Another plainclothes officer immediately said, "We notified them over the phone, and they told us to just come and arrest them!"

"is it?"

Zhong Xiaoai smiled, turned to the side, and asked calmly:

"Which unit did you notify?"

"Is it the Handong Provincial Department, the Jingzhou Municipal Bureau, or a branch office?"

The tough plainclothes officer immediately became enraged.

"What do you care which unit we notified? Tell me right now, where does Wei Guanghong live!"

"Otherwise, I have the right to take coercive measures against you, do you believe me?"

Zhong Xiaoai laughed instead of getting angry.

She became increasingly certain that something was fishy about this.

If it's truly just a normal performance of official duties, why the rush?

Today, arrest warrants can be issued and arrests can be made across provinces in a swift manner.

The efficiency is ridiculously high.

What's so difficult about contacting the Jingzhou police in advance?

It's something that could be done with a simple phone call or fax.

But they suddenly rushed over and grabbed people without warning.

That only proves that they didn't want to alert the Jingzhou police at all.

They even worried that if the Gyeongju police learned of the situation, it would affect their operations.

Since there's something fishy going on, I can't let them arrest Wei Guanghong so easily.

It's all arranged for tomorrow; Zhao Ruilong is going to talk to Wei Guanghong about cooperation.

Once Wei Guanghong actually invests billions of yuan.

For me, this would be a great achievement.

How can we let a sure thing slip away at this critical juncture?

"Please don't get agitated. I understand how you feel, and I'm happy to cooperate with you."

"However, you did not provide a letter of cooperation from the Jingzhou police, nor did any of our local police cooperate with your operation."

“I don’t even know if you are real police officers, so I suggested calling the police. Anyway, the local police station is not far away, it only takes two or three minutes to get there.”

“Once they arrive, they can not only verify your police identities, but also assist you in arresting Wei Guanghong. Isn’t that killing two birds with one stone?”

After Zhong Xiaoai finished speaking, she gave the lobby manager a look.

At the same time, he also took out his phone.

"What are you doing? Who told you to call the police?"

"If you don't let me call the police, how am I supposed to know if you're telling the truth or not?"

"Nonsense! How could we be fake police officers? We've shown you our identification, haven't we? Would you like to see our guns too?"

"You don't need to show me your gun. In order to prevent arbitrary law enforcement and damage to the business environment, our Handong Province has clearly stipulated that police officers from other areas must have complete credentials and comply with regulations!"

"What kind of bullshit rules are these? Believe me or not, if you don't cooperate with our operation, I'll arrest you right now!"

“It’s not that I’m not cooperating, it’s that you’re arresting people without notifying the Jingzhou police, which violates both the Criminal Procedure Law and the relevant regulations of Handong Province on optimizing the business environment.”

"Don't try to intimidate me with laws and regulations! I'm just asking you one question: are you going to cooperate or not?"

"I'll cooperate, but only on the condition that I file a police report and have the Jingzhou police arrive. What? Are you a fake cop? Are you scared and feeling guilty?"

Zhong Xiaoai deliberately spoke loudly to attract the attention of those around her.

As soon as she opened her mouth, many people from the hotel, including security guards, cleaners, and receptionists, quickly came up to support her.

As the crowd grew larger, the tall plainclothes officer immediately became somewhat intimidated.

"It's not that we're not cooperating with your investigation!"

"Because the Jingzhou police weren't present, we couldn't verify whether your documents were genuine or fake!"

"Once guests check into our hotel, we have the obligation and responsibility to ensure their safety and property security!"

"If you are fake police officers and arrest our guests, it will greatly damage our hotel's reputation. Who would dare to stay and spend money at our hotel in the future?"

Zhong Xiaoai's words were firm and resonant.

These words were not only meant for the employees, but also for the passing customers.

It was unlikely that the two plainclothes officers from Beijing and Tianjin would fly into a rage in full view of everyone.

If you get angry, you'll be seen as having a guilty conscience.

Faced with Zhong Xiaoai's blatant scheme, the tall plainclothes officer was naturally furious, but there was nothing he could do.

After gesturing for his colleague to make a call, he glared at Zhong Xiaoai and said:

"Okay, you want to call the police? Go ahead and call them!"

"We are real police officers with proper procedures to arrest people. We are not afraid of you calling the police for verification!"

Zhong Xiaoai laughed and said, "Yes, true gold fears no fire! What's real is real, and it can't be faked!"

After saying that, Zhong Xiaoai searched through her contacts and called Cheng Du.