Hades, the Urban Legend

Chapter 551: Unending Troubles

While the situation outside the police station was chaotic, Yang Chen was oblivious to it inside. After being escorted to the interrogation room by several officers, Director Lu dismissed all irrelevant personnel, leaving only a few. He placed a document on the table and looked at Yang Chen coldly, saying, "Yang Chen, sign this."

Yang Chen had been to the police station before, but it had always been under Director Cai Yan. The change in leadership felt strange to him. Glancing at the document on the table, he chuckled. It was a confession, accusing him of the attempted murder of Ru Min, along with a series of minor offenses like adultery. The accumulation of these crimes could land him in prison for a decade or two, even if he avoided the death penalty.

"Director Lu, how can you ask me to sign this without even an interrogation? This procedure seems off," Yang Chen said with a playful smile.

"Whether it's right or not isn't up to you," Director Lu sneered. "I've reviewed your records. Your background is highly suspicious, and despite multiple arrests, you've always been released without charges. I strongly suspect you're involved with criminal elements, possibly an illegal immigrant from overseas. Today, you assaulted Director Lu, and the evidence is irrefutable. The forensic report confirms it. You can't escape the law. I advise you to stop wasting time and sign the document to avoid us having to force a confession from you."

The threat was clear. Yang Chen scratched his nose, realizing that he had hoped a lawyer would stabilize the situation, but it seemed Ru Min's influence was substantial. Even the lawyer couldn't get through. It was evident that negotiating a release was out of the question; the other side was determined to make him submit. Yang Chen was also puzzled why the Dragon Group hadn't intervened. Did they not dare to offend Ru Min for his sake?

Regardless of the reason, Yang Chen was genuinely displeased. Drumming his fingers on the table, he made up his mind and asked, "Director Lu, what if I don't sign?"

"If you don't sign?" Director Lu laughed maliciously. "Then we will enforce the law strictly. There's no need to be polite with a murderer like you."

With that, Director Lu waved his hand, and four burly policemen, armed with batons, blocked the door, glaring menacingly at Yang Chen.

Yang Chen clicked his tongue, noting how quickly "attempted murder" had escalated to "murderer." Although he had indeed killed people, Ru Min was not one of them.

Yang Chen had been patient in dealing with the police. He had various reasons for this approach. Firstly, his recurring headaches worried him, and he hadn't had them checked by Jane. He feared that resorting to violence might worsen his condition. While others might view him as a demon, Yang Chen did not want to become a true madman. Secondly, Yang Chen wasn't a lone wolf; he had loved ones to consider. Even if he could annihilate his enemies, he worried about potential retaliation against his family and friends. Hence, he preferred to handle matters discreetly rather than recklessly.

However, his willingness to compromise seemed futile as the other party was pushing him into a corner.

"Where is Ru Min?" Yang Chen asked after some thought.

"Hmph, you think you can speak of Director Ru so casually?"

Director Lu was sneering contemptuously when suddenly, his vision blurred, and a hand gripped his neck tightly, rendering him speechless.

Yang Chen whispered menacingly in Director Lu's ear, "I'm not in the mood for your nonsense. Where is Ru Min? If you dare utter a single word of nonsense, I'll kill you right now!"

Yang Chen was never one to be trifled with. Since the other party was determined to kill him, he no longer intended to handle the matter gently. If Ru Min wanted to harm his woman and kill him, then Yang Chen would make sure Ru Min died first. As long as the Ru family's background didn't involve the Hongmeng, Yang Chen didn't think there was anyone in China who could stop him.

A quiet madman going berserk is far more terrifying than someone who is always crazy.

Director Lu broke out in a cold sweat, feeling a sinister and bloody aura from Yang Chen, as if thousands of needles were piercing his bones, making it impossible to resist. The four police officers who were about to act were stunned, unsure of what to do. Yang Chen's seemingly calm yet terrifying demeanor made them hesitant to move.

Yang Chen loosened his grip, allowing Director Lu to speak.

Director Lu coughed a few times, his face pale. Raising his trembling hand to point at Yang Chen, he was both shocked by the man's terrifying skills and reminded of Ru Min's orders. Suppressing his fear, he spoke harshly, "Yang Chen, don't be foolish. Do you think this will make me fear you? If you dare touch me, the Ru family will never let you go! You..."

Director Lu couldn't finish his sentence because Yang Chen's hand swung and slapped his right cheek hard!

"Director—"

The four police officers were shocked to see Director Lu's head spin 180 degrees with a loud crack of his spine. Director Lu's eyes widened in death, his head twisted backward, still standing but clearly dead.

A faint red gleam appeared in Yang Chen's eyes. Director Lu's words had ignited his fury. If Lu dared to defy his warning to avoid offending Ru Min, then he deserved to die.

Raising his head, Yang Chen's gaze, like that of a beast, swept over the terrified faces of the four police officers. In a deep voice, he asked, "Where is Ru Min?"

The four officers were completely stunned. This man had just killed the police chief without warning! Was he insane?

"If you don't tell me, you will die too," Yang Chen said, frowning.

The four officers felt an overwhelming pressure, as if the interrogation room was about to collapse. They had no idea where Ru Min was and wanted to say "I don't know," but they lacked the strength to speak.

At this moment, the other police officers, who had seen the scene through the surveillance cameras, were in chaos. Seeing their chief killed by a suspect, they couldn't sit still.

With a bang, the door of the interrogation room was kicked open!

"What's going on?!"

"Hands up, now!"

"Chief! Chief, you..."

Dozens of police officers, all armed, rushed to the interrogation room and saw their chief dead. Panic-stricken, they pointed their guns at Yang Chen, ready to shoot at any moment.

The four officers finally reacted, quickly drawing their guns and shouting, "Yang Chen! Hands up! You murderer, or we'll shoot!"

The label "murderer" was fitting, but the victim being the police chief made everyone present both shocked and furious.

"Where is Ru Min?" Yang Chen asked coldly, ignoring the guns pointed at him. Although the officers were armed, few had ever fired at a person. Seeing Yang Chen remain calm and ask them questions despite facing so many gun barrels, they were stunned, unsure of what to do. Moreover, they knew nothing about Yang Chen or Ru Min.

After a moment of silence, Yang Chen, seeing no one answering, assumed they truly didn't know. He started walking out; even if they didn't tell him, he would find Ru Min.

"Stop! Don't move!"

"Stop or we'll shoot!" a few brave detectives shouted.

Yang Chen ignored them. Bullets, even if they brushed his skin, posed no threat to him.

The next moment, the officers could no longer hold back. Led by the four officers Yang Chen had first threatened, they pulled the triggers of their guns.

Outside the police station, under the gloomy sky, the atmosphere was equally heavy.

Listening to Guo Xuehua's loud reprimand, An Xin was speechless. Zhao Teng and Wang Jie pitied An Xin but dared not intervene. They, too, could see that Director Yang's mother was no ordinary person.

After scolding for a long time, Guo Xuehua finally grew tired. She was out of breath, her face pale, and stopped speaking with a long sigh, her eyes red.

An Xin was already sobbing uncontrollably, tears streaming down her face. She hated herself for always causing trouble and regretted becoming a host. She had no arguments against Guo Xuehua's anger. Everything she had now was due to Yang Chen's rescue, and yet she had brought him such trouble. Even if Guo Xuehua hadn't said anything, she would still feel self-loathing.

Guo Xuehua closed her eyes for a while, trying to calm herself. Hearing An Xin's sobs, she turned her head and saw the girl crying like a waterfall, her pretty face full of sorrow, but without any trace of resentment.

Guo Xuehua realized she might have been too harsh on An Xin. This girl was genuinely worried about her son. Besides, being attractive and drawing other men's attention wasn't her fault. Guo Xuehua herself had been young once and knew well the complexities of relationships.

With a sigh, Guo Xuehua felt a twinge of guilt. She reached out to hold An Xin's delicate hand, gently patting it, and said warmly, "Don't cry. It's my fault."

An Xin's body trembled slightly. She looked up in disbelief, her tear-filled eyes staring blankly at Guo Xuehua.

Guo Xuehua smiled awkwardly and said, "Miss An, I lost my composure. I apologize to you. It's not your fault, and I shouldn't have scolded you like that."

"No, no," An Xin quickly shook her head and said sorrowfully, "Auntie, it's my fault. I haven't been able to help Yang Chen and have only caused trouble for him. You can scold or hit me. I really hate myself. I should have realized that Lu Min's background was extraordinary. Otherwise, my dad wouldn't have been so afraid."

Seeing the girl's self-blame and hatred, Guo Xuehua also felt a pang of heartache.

Having weathered many storms, Guo Xuehua could tell if An Xin was sincere.

What a good girl. These tears came from the heart, and she genuinely cared for her son. Even if she didn't hold an official title, how could she be too harsh on a woman who loved her son so deeply?

Wang Jie and Zhao Teng, standing nearby, were also deeply moved. Wang Jie's eyes were moist with tears.

In the company, many knew about the ambiguous relationship between Secretary An and Director Yang. As Yang Chen's right-hand people, they were even more aware. They had thought it was just a casual affair, but An Xin, a pampered young lady, had such deep feelings for him.

"Miss An, can I call you An Xin?" Guo Xuehua said with a hint of remorse.

An Xin's sobs stopped abruptly. She hadn't expected Guo Xuehua to call her that. In a way, it was an acknowledgment of her.

Normally, she would have been overjoyed. This was the mother of her man showing goodwill to her, the mistress. But now, with Yang Chen's situation unknown, she could only nod with a bitter smile.

Guo Xuehua lowered her eyes sorrowfully and said, "You don't know, Yang Chen means the world to me. I once lost him for more than twenty years. I went through great pains to find him and stay by his side. If something happens again, I won't have the courage to live on."

An Xin hadn't known about the past between Guo Xuehua and Yang Chen. No wonder Yang Chen had never mentioned his mother before. It turned out they had only reunited after more than twenty years.

Feeling a surge of sympathy, An Xin wanted to comfort Guo Xuehua. But before she could speak, she heard continuous gunfire, "Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!"

"It's from the police station!" Zhao Teng exclaimed.

The four of them turned their heads, their faces pale. An Xin and Guo Xuehua felt their hearts sink.

However, before they could rush inside, a man and a woman had already dashed into the police station ahead of them.