Chapter Fourteen: Caught Red-Handed, Yet Still Unable to Punish Him?

Xiao Bo took out his phone and stepped aside.

Ye Yan’an lifted her head from Ye Yuan’s chest, her eyes filled with terror as she looked at the man who had brought her such a profound nightmare.

“You... you’re lying... I don’t know your son!” Her voice was barely audible. “And you want to transplant my kidney into your son!”

Liu Dehai glanced at Ye Yan’an, causing her to shrink back behind Ye Yuan as if seared by a hot iron.

Ye Yuan raised his hand to shield Ye Yan’an, staring back without a trace of fear.

This time, it was Liu Dehai who avoided eye contact, unwilling to meet Ye Yuan’s gaze.

“Even now, you still want to deny it and stubbornly resist?” Cong Gui clenched his anger. “The evidence is undeniable. Don’t you find it ridiculous to keep talking like this?”

“I have a clear conscience!” Liu Dehai shouted.

“Ugh!” Sun Ting spat disdainfully. “Hearing those words from your mouth makes me sick!”

Even the usually mild-tempered Political Commissar Liu Ping couldn’t help but speak up. “You are a disgrace to the Liu family! How did such a scoundrel come from our clan?”

At that moment, Xiao Bo returned.

His face was ashen, his eyes fixed intently on Liu Dehai. “No wonder you dared to be so arrogant—turns out you’ve got powerful backing!”

Political Commissar Liu Ping looked at Xiao Bo with concern. “Old Xiao, what happened now?”

Xiao Bo sneered coldly. “There’s a mighty figure behind this, amazing, isn’t it? All the way from thousands of miles away, yet somehow they know about a little place like Hehe County.”

“They even called me, saying this isn’t a big deal. Since neither grandfather nor grandson are seriously harmed, why not just sweep it under the rug? They even offered compensation to the old hero and his granddaughter!”

“Damn it! What a ‘not a big deal’! What a ‘compensation’! With just a few careless words, they want to erase this atrocious crime as if it never happened?!”

Ye Yuan remained silent, but a cold glint flickered in his fierce, tiger-like eyes.

Liu Dehai’s heart leapt with joy. Indeed, he had gambled correctly! This powerful figure had not abandoned him.

“Who is it? Who could wield such power?” Liu Ping asked gravely.

Xiao Bo waved his hand, his face solemn.

Sun Ting looked at them anxiously. If the villain escaped justice, wouldn’t the world be thrown into chaos?

After hesitation, she quietly stepped aside and pulled out her phone. “Hello, Dad, it’s me...”

“Commander, what do you plan to do now?” Cong Gui’s voice was hoarse.

He didn’t know whether Xiao Bo would compromise or fight to the end.

“What do you mean, what to do? Killers pay with their lives, debts must be repaid—that’s the law of heaven and earth!” Xiao Bo raised his head fiercely, his voice rough and resolute. “I’ve been through everything. No one has the right to manipulate the truth!”

“Grandpa...” Ye Yan’an’s trembling figure looked up at Ye Yuan for help.

“It’s alright, Grandpa’s here,” Ye Yuan comforted steadily.

His voice was calm and strong, as if he could bear the weight of the sky falling.

Hearing Ye Yuan’s words, Ye Yan’an felt a surge of endless courage.

She felt like the heroine from the stories her grandfather told her as a child—no matter the setbacks or dangers, she could face them head-on.

Xiao Bo was about to speak when his phone rang again.

“Damn it!” Xiao Bo cursed under his breath and turned away.

Though distant, his angry roar could still be heard.

“They’re coming tomorrow? Just for a thug like that?!”

After a while, Xiao Bo returned, taking a deep breath as he faced Liu Dehai. “Detain him for now. This is more complicated than we thought.”

Then, with a look of guilt, he turned to Ye Yuan. “Old hero, I’m sorry for the trouble. But rest assured, even if the king of heaven himself shows up, I’ll fight to the end and make that beast pay!”

“Thank you,” Ye Yuan nodded.

“There will be more people coming tomorrow. Since your home was burned down, you and your granddaughter will need to stay at the base tonight,” Xiao Bo said softly. “Tomorrow, everything will be revealed.”

“Isn’t it already revealed?” Sun Ting stamped her foot, furious. “Caught red-handed, yet they still can’t be punished?”

She wanted to say more but was pulled away by Cong Gui.

Seeing both the provincial military district commander and political commissar troubled like this, it was clear the matter was difficult.

Liu Dehai was detained.

Ye Yuan and Ye Yan’an returned once more to the base.

The young soldiers there cheered upon seeing Ye Yan’an safely rescued.

This time, Cong Gui didn’t reprimand them for lacking discipline but smiled brightly alongside them.

With the situation temporarily settled, Sun Ting finally had the chance to compile today’s findings and sent them to the city’s television station.

The station took the matter very seriously.

Not only the station.

People across the city, province, and even the entire country followed the case closely.

Countless calls poured into the station every second, asking for updates.

“Quick! Edit it immediately! Announce that the old hero’s granddaughter has been successfully rescued!” The station chief’s voice was hoarse with excitement. “Let the whole nation hear the good news first!”

All the staff were energized, feeling as though they were part of something truly momentous.

The deputy director approached the station chief, who had not slept for over a day. “Chief, I have an idea.”

“Go ahead,” the chief replied tiredly.

“Why don’t we produce a program interviewing Old Hero Ye, letting him tell his story in his own words?” The deputy director’s tone was urgent and excited. “His story deserves to be known by more people. Plus, the fiftieth anniversary is coming soon—wouldn’t this be the best tribute to our country?”

The station chief’s eyes lit up. That was indeed a good plan.

However...

It would require Old Hero Ye’s consent.

...

When news of Ye Yan’an’s rescue spread, everyone who had been following the case cheered.

All hoped the poor, innocent girl would be safe.

Now, everyone’s wishes seemed fulfilled.

Alongside the news came photos and videos taken and recorded by Sun Ting.

These caused a storm online.

Every chat room buzzed with heated discussion.

“Those medals are actually from Old Hero Ye’s comrades; he himself has even more!”

“With so many medals, how many wars must Old Hero Ye have fought in?”

“Is that Red Star Medal real? My grandfather was also a war hero and passed away last year—I heard him mention it.”

“Isn’t anyone else curious about that stone? My intuition says it’s not ordinary.”

...

Early the next morning.

Xiao Bo rushed into the tent, finding Ye Yuan just waking up.

“Old hero, come quickly! Those people snuck in secretly.”

“They’re trying to quietly take Liu Dehai away!”