Reborn in 2006, it's incredibly awesome!

The Dongcheng District Detention Center's gray walls are covered with cold, menacing barbed wire, and the large iron gates open and close with a dull thud, a stark contrast to the decadent atmosphere of the previous night.

As soon as Guster came to a stop at the gate of the compound, Li Jianxin, the director of the detention center, led a group of guards out to greet him.

Wang Changhai had already made the call on the way, revealing Lin Feng's background in his words.

The person who can sit at the same table with Director Liu and Deputy Director Zhao, who is young and a special agent, must have an extraordinary background.

With a smile on his face, Li shook hands with Lin Feng: "Detective Lin, Chief Wang, please come in. The interrogation room is ready."

The group passed through two iron gates and turned into an interrogation room at the far end of the corridor.

The room was small, with a cool cement floor. In the middle was a metal table, and opposite it were two metal chairs welded to the ground, creating an indescribable sense of oppression.

Ye Qing sat in the chair, head down, picking at her fingers, her lips pressed tightly together, her face full of tension.

Lin Feng patted the back of her hand and said in a relaxed tone, "Don't be afraid, just say what you want to say. With me here, no one can do anything to you."

A few minutes later, a sound came from outside the door, and two guards escorted Ye Baozhu and Wang Cuihua in. The two hadn't had a good time in the cell these past two days; their hair was a mess, and their faces were covered in dust, making them look both disheveled and comical.

When they saw Ye Qing, their eyes lit up instantly.

Wang Cuihua was initially delighted, but her face quickly darkened, and she yelled at the top of her lungs, her tone as if ordering a maid around: "Ye Qing! Why the hell did you take so long? Did you want your parents to starve to death in this wretched place? Hurry up and get us out of here first, then take us to a fancy restaurant for a good meal. The rubbish we've been eating these past few days wouldn't even be eaten by a dog. After we've eaten and drunk our fill, we'll settle the score with that Lin Feng!"

Ye Baozhu, his neck stiff with agreement, clenched his fists so tightly they cracked, his face contorted with rage: "That's right! Only when we're full do we have the strength to deal with that little brat! He dared to set me up, I'll make him suffer a fate worse than death! I won't be Ye if I don't personally skin him alive!"

As he spoke, he glanced sideways at Lin Feng, then at Wang Changhai and Li Jianxin, who were in police uniforms beside him. Assuming they were people Ye Qing had hired, he frowned and asked impatiently, "Ye Qing, are these the people you hired? Are they even useful? Don't send some good-for-nothings who are just wasting my time!"

Ye Qing felt utterly ashamed and whispered, "Could you two please just shut up?"

Wang Cuihua glared at Ye Qing: "What do you mean, 'Don't talk'? Hurry up and get to work! Quickly unlock our handcuffs."

Lin Feng leaned back in his chair, a mocking smile playing on his lips. He pointed to the two people behind him and said slowly, "This is Chief Wang from the police station that arrested you, this is Chief Li, the head of this detention center, and I am Lin Feng, the one you are looking for."

After those words were spoken, the interrogation room fell silent for a full three seconds.

Ye Baozhu and Wang Cuihua exchanged a glance, were stunned for a moment, and then burst into a commotion with a loud "Aww!"

Wang Cuihua glared fiercely at Lin Feng, spitting half a meter away. "You little brat! You dare to come here! Kidnapping my daughter is one thing, but you're also sabotaging us behind our backs! You despicable bastard, have you no conscience? Aren't you afraid of getting hit by a car?"

Ye Baozhu was so angry his face turned red and his neck bulged. If he weren't handcuffed, he would have pounced on him on the spot: "I'll fuck your mother's ass! You kidnapped my daughter and you dare to mess with us! Let me tell you, this isn't over until you come up with a five million dowry! I'll let the whole capital know you're a conman who cheats girls! I'll ruin your reputation and make sure you can't live in Beijing anymore!"

Lin Feng chuckled, tapping his fingers lightly on the table. "Five million? You really dare to ask for such an exorbitant amount. So you raised your daughter just to be a cash cow?"

Wang Cuihua spoke with an air of righteous indignation, as if she were in the absolute right. "Nonsense! My daughter is all grown up, with delicate skin and tender flesh. Is five million more than enough for her to marry you? Her younger brother is still waiting for that money to get married and have a healthy baby boy! If you don't give me the money, you won't have any peace! And you, you brat!"

She whirled around and glared at Ye Qing, yelling in a shrill voice, "You ungrateful wretch! You worthless piece of trash! We raised you for twenty years! And now you're teaming up with this bastard to cheat your parents? I should have strangled you when you were born! You ungrateful slut who's always siding with outsiders!"

Ye Qing trembled with anger, her eyes instantly reddening. Biting her lip, she retorted, "When did I ever cheat you? You sold me to Zhou Tao for 100,000 yuan to get my brother a wife. Did you care whether I lived or died? When I was starving and had a fever in the winter, did you even call me once? Now you remember I'm your daughter?"

Wang Cuihua spat, her face full of disdain, "Pah! A girl will belong to another family sooner or later. What's wrong with exchanging some money? Did we raise you for nothing? Your parents will marry whoever they want you to marry. Would they harm you? If you hadn't run off with this wild man, would we be suffering like this? I think you've been bewitched by this pretty boy and are completely blinded by greed!"

"Enough." Lin Feng spoke coldly, his gaze sweeping over the two who were throwing a tantrum, as if looking at two monkeys jumping around. "I'm not here today to argue about family matters. Originally, you were just asking for trouble, so you were detained for seven days. You could have quietly reflected on your actions inside, and then gone back to your hometowns when you got out, and everyone would have peace and quiet. But from what I'm hearing, you're planning to continue causing trouble after you get out?"

"Make a scene! Of course we'll make a scene!" Ye Baozhu retorted, acting all arrogant and domineering. "Seven days is nothing! I'll still make a scene even after I'm out! If you don't give us five million, we'll block your door every day! I don't believe you, with your money and power, can waste your life on us! We'll fight to the death!"

Wang Cuihua went even further, twisting her body as if to slide onto the ground, striking a pose typical of someone cursing in the street: "Let me tell you, Lin Feng! If you don't hand over the money today and release us, I'll die in this interrogation room! I'll make you regret it! Let's see if you can still do business, or even keep your official position!"

The guards standing nearby were dumbfounded, thinking to themselves that these two from the countryside were real tigers. What kind of place was this to dare to run wild? They must be tired of living.

Lin Feng wasn't angry at all; instead, he laughed.

He pulled out his special agent's badge and threw it on the metal table.

"Originally, I thought a seven-day detention would be enough to teach you a lesson," Lin Feng said, leaning back in his chair. His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable air of authority. "But you openly insulted law enforcement officers, threatened their personal safety, and even tried to cause trouble in the detention center's case-handling area, obstructing the performance of your duties."

He paused, then looked up at Wang Changhai and Director Li: "According to regulations, in this situation, the detention period should be extended to fifteen days, is that alright?"

Wang Changhai immediately nodded, his face serious: "Absolutely no problem, Detective Lin. Disorderly conduct is punishable by five to fifteen days of detention. The two refused to admit their wrongdoing and even openly threatened the officers, which is a serious offense. Extending the detention to fifteen days is reasonable and legal."

Director Li quickly echoed, "Yes, I'll have the paperwork done right away. It will be effective today and entered directly into the system."

Ye Baozhu and Wang Cuihua, who had been baring their teeth and brandishing their arms, froze on the spot upon hearing these words.

Wang Cuihua's mouth hung open for a long time, her finger pointing at Lin Feng, her voice trembling: "You...you stop pretending to be so high and mighty! Law enforcement officer? Fifteen days? You think you can just say fifteen days and call it fifteen? Do you think you're the bureau chief? You're all trying to gang up on ordinary people, aren't you?"

"Bully you?" Lin Feng sneered, leaning forward with eyes as sharp as knives. "When you sold your daughter, did you ever think of it as bullying? Now that it's your turn, you're crying foul? Too late."

He spoke clearly, word by word: "I'm telling you straight, I'm a specially appointed detective from the Chaoyang branch. I have that kind of authority. Fifteen days in detention, stay there obediently. If you dare to cause trouble for Ye Qing again after you get out, if you dare to act recklessly towards me again, it won't be as simple as administrative detention. I'll send you straight to jail, and your precious son will be waiting to bring you prison food. Do you understand?"

Looking at Lin Feng's cold gaze and glancing at the two directors beside him who were so respectful, Wang Cuihua's heart skipped a beat, and she panicked instantly—this wasn't an act; he really had real power!

Her eyes darted around, and she began to wail, crying and wailing as if someone had died: "There's no justice! The rich are bullying ordinary people! Officials are protecting each other! We, the old couple, can't live like this!"

Ye Baozhu panicked as well, still trying to sound tough, but his voice was clearly weak: "You...you dare! We haven't broken the law! What right do you have to detain us for fifteen days! I'm going to sue you!"

"Go ahead and sue me." Lin Feng shrugged, looking nonchalant. "The interrogation room is fully monitored. Every harsh word you uttered was recorded clearly. Go ahead and sue me if you want; I'm ready anytime."

Wang Changhai frowned and waved his hand at the guard: "Alright, take him away. From today onwards, the detention period is changed to fifteen days. Notify the internal affairs staff to change the procedures."

Two guards stepped forward, grabbed the two men from the left and right, and dragged them out.

Wang Cuihua was still kicking her legs, crying and struggling, while Ye Baozhu kept cursing, but most of his fierceness had long since dissipated, and his voice was weak.

As she reached the door, Wang Cuihua, still unwilling to give up, turned back and yelled at Ye Qing in a shrill voice, "Ye Qing! You ungrateful wretch! Are you just going to stand by and watch your parents be bullied?! You'll get your comeuppance sooner or later!"

Ye Qing turned her head away, not looking at her. Tears welled up in her eyes, but she didn't let them fall. "Mom and Dad, after you get out, go back to your hometown and live a good life! Don't come looking for me anymore. You can't beat Lin Feng."

The two elderly people looked at Ye Qing with complicated expressions, but Lin Feng still caught a glimpse of regret in their eyes.

The two were taken away, and Chief Li tried to smooth things over with a smile: "Detective Lin, please don't lower yourself to their level. They're from the countryside, they've never seen the world, they're used to throwing tantrums, and they don't know the rules."

Lin Feng waved his hand and stood up: "It's nothing, thank you for your trouble, Director Li. Fifteen days should be enough time for them to calm down."

The group walked out, and as they exited the large iron gate of the detention center, the afternoon sun was so bright it made their eyes water.

Ye Qing took a deep breath, her expression a mix of relief and sadness, and whispered to Lin Feng, "Thank you."

Lin Feng opened the car door. "Fool, what are you thanking me for? Let's go. At least we'll have some peace and quiet for half a month. If they dare to cause trouble again when they get out, I have plenty of ways to deal with them."

Wang Changhai stood by with a forced smile, his heart filled with utter admiration for Lin Feng.

Young, rich, powerful, and with an official position—this is a big shot I'll have to keep currying favor with from now on.

The car slowly drove away, and the large iron gate behind it slammed shut, locking Ye Baozhu and Wang Cuihua's tantrums and curses, along with their dream of a five million yuan dowry, inside the cold, high walls.