Father and daughter conspire.

"Why... why are you looking at me like that?" Wang Yu asked, feeling a bit guilty.

"Girl, why are you so nice to me?" Ye Qian asked with an ambiguous smile.

"Wh... what? It's just my duty as a police officer." Wang Yu said guiltily, "Alright, the statement is recorded. You can't leave the police station for now. A colleague will take you to the detention room later." After saying this, Wang Yu hurriedly ran out. Perhaps she was too nervous, she even bumped her head against the door frame on the way out. She rubbed her head and fled in embarrassment.

"Pfft!" Ye Qian couldn't help but laugh. He hadn't expected this girl to have such a cute side.

After leaving the interrogation room, Wang Yu quickly tidied up and hurried home. It was clear that Ye Qian was being framed, and she couldn't let him be wronged for nothing. Whether for public or private reasons, she didn't want anything to happen to Ye Qian.

"Xiaoyu, you're back." Wang Yu had just entered the door when Wang Ping, who was sitting on the sofa reading a newspaper, said.

"I'm exhausted." Wang Yu changed her shoes, put down her bag, and playfully sat next to Wang Ping. "Dad, I need to ask you something."

"Hmm? What is it?" Wang Ping asked with a kind smile.

"Something very strange happened today. Before I went to arrest a murder suspect, our chief unusually told me that if the suspect resisted, I could shoot him on the spot. This is not like our chief at all. So, I think someone from above pressured him or gave him some assurance. Dad, do you have any information?" Wang Yu asked.

"Hmm? Is that so?" Wang Ping frowned slightly. "What's the suspect's name?"

"Ye Qian. A security guard at Tianya Group." Wang Yu answered.

"Who is the deceased?" Wang Ping continued to ask.

"Zhao Xie, a regular civil servant at the district judicial office. His girlfriend, Xu Yaying, works at the family planning bureau. According to our investigation, a few days ago at a bar called Dizzy, Ye Qian had a fight with the deceased. On the night the deceased was killed, his girlfriend claimed to have seen Ye Qian kill him with her own eyes," Wang Yu said. "There were also Ouyang Tianming and a few other second-generation officials present. Except for Ouyang Tianming, the others seemed to have been beaten by Ye Qian."

"Oh?" Wang Ping was taken aback. He knew Ouyang Tianming well; he was the son of his political rival, known as one of the Four Princes in SH City. Not many people dared to touch him. Wang Ping sensed that this matter might be connected to Ouyang Tianming. If so, it might be an opportunity to defeat Ouyang Cheng. The upcoming municipal committee election was near, and his only competitor was Ouyang Cheng. If Ouyang Cheng was behind this, it would be abuse of power, and Wang Ping's chances of winning would increase significantly. However, Wang Ping was puzzled that an ordinary security guard dared to hit Ouyang Tianming's people. Was this kid foolish or confident? "Do you think Ye Qian is innocent? Do you have any evidence?" Wang Ping asked.

"No, I asked him if he had an alibi, but he said he didn't. However, I feel like he's hiding something. I told him how serious the situation was, but he didn't seem to care." Speaking of Ye Qian, Wang Yu felt a bit angry. This guy completely disregarded her concern. Hmph!

Wang Ping looked at his daughter in surprise, as if he had sensed something. "Xiaoyu, do you know this young man named Ye Qian?"

"Of course I know him. I would recognize that bastard even if he turned to ashes. The first time we met, he deliberately opposed me. Later, in the police station..." Wang Yu suddenly stopped. In her excitement, she almost revealed that Ye Qian had teased her at the police station. Seeing Wang Ping's amused smile, Wang Yu pouted, "Dad, we're discussing a case now. Don't change the topic."

"Discussing a case, discussing a case, haha." Wang Ping laughed. Hearing this, Wang Ping became even more curious about Ye Qian. Could this young man really have a strong background? Otherwise, why would he be so confident? After a pause, Wang Ping asked, "Xiaoyu, do you know if Ye Qian has any backing? What's his family background?"

"He's an orphan, raised by an old man who collected scrap. He left SH City eight years ago and just recently returned. I couldn't find out where he went or what he did during those eight years. Oh, last time he was arrested for beating up a coal mine boss from SX Province who came to invest in SH City. The district police chief, Li Hao, personally released him and even called him 'Second Brother'." Wang Yu recalled.

Wang Ping frowned. He had promoted Li Hao himself, and he knew that Li Hao was also raised by an old man who collected scrap. Based on what Wang Yu said, Ye Qian and Li Hao must have grown up together. To learn about Ye Qian, Wang Ping would have to ask Li Hao. "Xiaoyu, based on my guess, Ouyang Tianming might have used his father, Ouyang Cheng, to set a trap for Ye Qian. They will likely make another move."

"Dad, you're a municipal leader; you can't ignore this," Wang Yu said anxiously.

Wang Ping chuckled, his eyes gleaming, "As long as the boy didn't do it, I guarantee no one can wrong him. Hmph, Ouyang Cheng, you're digging your own grave by causing such a mess at this critical moment."

Wang Yu, being a simple girl, didn't understand the intricacies of politics. She was more concerned about Ye Qian's safety. Now that her father had spoken, she felt relieved. She needed to protect Ye Qian, just as her father said, as their opponents might make another move. She couldn't let anything happen to Ye Qian under her watch.

"Dad, I'm going to take a shower." Wang Yu said happily, running off.

Wang Ping put down his newspaper, pondered for a moment, and made a phone call. Although this matter might not bring down Ouyang Cheng, it was a rare opportunity. If handled well, the position of municipal party secretary would be his.