bioinnovel Chapter 118 Cooperating with the Investigation
Chapter 118 Cooperating with the Investigation
6:10 PM.
The aroma of fried rice wafts from the flowerbeds surrounding Yintai Plaza.
The diners in line chatted and laughed, eagerly anticipating the delicious food that was about to be served.
Just then, a police siren sounded from afar.
"squeak"
A city enforcement vehicle drove straight onto the open space at the edge of the square and stopped less than ten meters away from Lin Chen's stall.
The car door opened, and four uniformed law enforcement officers quickly stepped out.
The squad leader leading the team had a serious expression, holding a body camera and a document board in his hand.
Seeing this, the previously lively procession instantly quieted down.
Wang Hai was holding a takeout box, preparing to pack his food, when he looked up and saw police lights and approaching law enforcement officers. His hand trembled violently.
"broken……"
Wang Hai's face turned pale instantly, and his heart skipped a beat.
He knew all too well what this uniform meant.
Four law enforcement officers walked straight through the crowd and stood in front of the stall.
"Who owns this stall?"
The squad leader in charge glanced at the bustling stove and asked in a deep voice.
Clang.
Lin Chen remained calm.
He put down the iron spoon in his hand, and his first reaction was to reach out and tighten the main valve of the gas cylinder.
With a "poof," the flames on the stove went out instantly.
Lin Chen picked up a clean towel from the side, wiped his hands, and then turned around to meet the captain's gaze.
"I am."
Lin Chen replied.
The squadron leader turned on the body camera on his chest and said, "We received a report with real names, saying that someone is illegally occupying the road for business and is using open flames in violation of regulations, which poses safety hazards and food hygiene problems."
Please show me your business license, food business license, and personal health certificate.
Upon hearing about these three documents, Wang Hai panicked completely.
He quickly came out from behind the stall, smiling obsequiously: "Gentlemen!"
We're just a small roadside stall selling fried rice; how could we possibly obtain so many permits?
But we keep the area absolutely spotless. Look at this floor, there's not a single drop of oil..."
"So you don't have the relevant documents, right?"
The squad leader interrupted Wang Hai's explanation, and made a note on the document board: "According to the city management regulations, you are operating without a license and occupying a public square. We are now legally seizing your business equipment. Please cooperate."
As he spoke, the squad leader waved to the two team members behind him, signaling them to step forward and collect the evidence.
Upon hearing that the vehicle and tools were to be impounded, Wang Hai hurriedly spread his arms to block the tricycle.
"No! We'll leave right now, okay? We'll leave right now!"
Wang Hai pleaded loudly for mercy.
Before the law enforcement officers could even speak, the diners in line couldn't stand it anymore.
"Why are you confiscating other people's things?!"
Mr. Lin sets up his stall here in a very orderly manner; he doesn't block the road or litter!
In the crowd, a white-collar worker at the front of the line shouted loudly.
This shout instantly ignited the diners' anger.
Everyone had already queued for ages to get their food, and now suddenly they've come to shut down the stalls. Nobody's happy about that.
"Exactly! What safety concerns? We eat here every day; it's much cleaner than those restaurants!"
"A real-name report? I think it's the manager of that newly opened Western restaurant who's behind this!"
The building security guards couldn't get rid of Mr. Lin, so he lurked behind him and tried to sabotage him!
"That's outrageous! They're ruining other people's livelihoods just because their own business isn't doing well!"
Dozens of diners, filled with righteous indignation, surged forward, surrounding the law enforcement officers and the stall, and began to argue for Lin Chen.
The scene instantly became noisy and chaotic.
Two law enforcement officers who were about to step forward to take photos as evidence were blocked by the crowd. They frowned and shouted, "Please step back!"
Do not obstruct official business!
But the excited diners didn't buy it at all; instead of moving back, the line became even tighter.
Tangtang, sitting at the folding table, was somewhat taken aback by the sudden turn of events.
The little girl stood up from the stool, ran to Lin Chen's side, and hugged his legs tightly with her little hands.
She didn't cry, but instead raised her little face, her big eyes filled with a hint of doubt and wariness, staring at the uniformed uncles like a little tiger guarding its food.
"Daddy, why did they take our pot?"
We cook very cleanly.
"Tangtang asked in her childish voice."
Lin Chen looked down at his daughter, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes.
He reached out and gently rubbed Tangtang's little head.
"It's alright, the uncles are just working."
Lin Chen said.
After calming Tangtang down, Lin Chen stood up straight.
He glanced at the diners around him, his brow furrowing slightly.
Clang!
Lin Chen picked up the iron spoon and tapped it on the empty iron pot.
The crisp sound of the collision instantly drowned out the noise of the entire venue.
"Everyone, please be quiet."
Lin Chen glanced at the crowd and said, "Thank you all for your kindness."
But please step back and make way.
"Boss Lin, they're going to confiscate your stall, what are you still doing and giving up?"
One of the diners exclaimed in confusion.
"Not having a permit is not having a permit, that's a fact."
Lin Chen continued, "I will cooperate with them in handling this."
Let's not argue over a roadside stall. Step back.
After saying that, Lin Chen turned to look at Wang Hai, who was still desperately blocking the tricycle.
"Wang Hai, move aside."
Lin Chen issued the order.
"Brother Chen..."
Wang Hai gritted his teeth, his face full of frustration.
"Get out of the way."
Lin Chen's tone was calm, yet unquestionable.
Helpless, Wang Hai could only stomp his foot angrily and retreat to the side dejectedly.
Seeing that Lin Chen was so open and honest, the diners didn't dare to forcibly stop him anymore. They could only step back with resentment on their faces, making room for the law enforcement officers.
"Comrade, I will cooperate with you in collecting evidence."
Lin Chen turned around, took out his ID card from his pocket, and handed it to the squad leader in charge. "My ID card."
The squadron leader took the ID card and glanced at Lin Chen.
In his many years of law enforcement, he has encountered people who throw tantrums and those who violently resist the law.
But it's rare to see someone like this young man, who remains so calm and composed in the face of having his livelihood confiscated, and even takes the initiative to stop the crowd.
"Xiao Liu, take photos of the operating tools and gas cylinders on site as evidence."
The squadron leader softened his tone slightly and turned to instruct his team members.
Two officers immediately stepped forward, pointed their body cameras at the tricycle and the stove, and began snapping photos.
Lin Chen stood aside without making any move to stop them, simply watching them go through the process.
at the same time.
In a Western restaurant.
Liu Rui stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling glass window, taking in the entire scene outside.
Looking at the flashing police lights, watching the law enforcement officers taking photos and collecting evidence from the dilapidated tricycle, and watching Lin Chen and the fat man obediently standing aside to accept the investigation.
Liu Rui held a glass of ice water in both hands, and the smile on his lips grew wider and wider.
He didn't say anything more.
Looking through the glass at Lin Chen's tall and straight back, Liu Rui's eyes were filled with pleasure and mockery.
He wanted to see what this eyesore of a roadside stall would have left to put on airs after the pots and carts were towed away.