Chapter: 4473

The chief scolded: "You're going crazy? No matter who it was, those people were killed or not, I'm telling you one thing - now the public in the whole of America and even the world is applauding for this group's death, and they see the behind-the-scenes culprit as a hero. Even the mayor is asking us to stop investigating, and you still want to defy the mayor's orders?"

Li Yalin was taken aback and fell silent.

He paused for a moment before opening his mouth: "Chief, can we wrap up now? But what about after we've wrapped up? This matter cannot just be left uninvestigated forever?"

"The chief waved his hand and said, 'Forget about this matter, you still have less than a year before retirement. Tomorrow, just transfer your work to someone else and take it easy at home for the remaining time. I'll hold a grand farewell ceremony for you when you retire, allowing you to retire with honor.'"

Li Yalin was taken aback by this and suddenly shouted, 'You're trying to kick me out now?!'

The chief replied calmly, one word at a time: 'No, I'm just suggesting you take a rest, let someone else handle the remaining work.'

As he spoke, the chief patiently advised, 'Li, you've dedicated so many years to the police department. Just before retirement, give some opportunities to the young people and let yourself have some well-deserved rest.'

'Impossible!' Li Yalin said coldly: 'I won't retire until I solve this case! I won't allow myself to end my decades-long career with such a shameless case!''

Having said that, Li Yalin threatened: 'Chief, if you want to take this case away from me, I'll go straight to the mayor and complain about you!'

'Turn in on me?' The chief sighed wryly and then helplessly said, 'Li, let me tell you clearly. Next year's city council election is coming up, and the current mayor still wants to seek re-election. This case has already had a significant negative impact on his re-election prospects. If we stir up public anger now, his chances of re-election will be completely ruined! So, it's not that I want you to retire early, but the mayor wants you to retire early!'

As soon as these words were spoken, Li Yalin was struck dumb with surprise.

He had never thought that the mayor, who had so often publicly praised him in public, would actually want him to retire early.

The chief saw he couldn't speak and continued: 'Li, right now, you have only two choices. The first is for you to voluntarily apply for early retirement. Although this case will damage your reputation somewhat, at least it won't lead to a complete downfall. It's just a small stain, and as the Chinese saying goes, "people are not saints, who can avoid mistakes?" Even if there is such a stain, it won't have too great an impact on you. Moreover, as the chief of the New York Police Department, this case will also leave a indelible stain in my record. I can face it calmly, so what's there for you to worry about?'"

As soon as he said that, Chief Zhang cleared his throat again and continued: "'Li, if you're unwilling to do so, then we'll have no choice but to publicly announce your temporary suspension from work. The reason for this suspension will be due to your unacceptable responsibility in the current case series, including but not limited to failing to discover Fei Hao's criminal facts for such a long time, and also including failing to catch the killer until Fei Hao was brutally murdered!'"

Li Yalin's face turned red with anger, his heart filled with hatred.

But Chief Zhang spoke calmly: "'Li, when something big happens, someone has to take the blame. You've worked at the New York Police Department for so many years; you can't not know this principle. I don't want you to take the blame either, but if you're really stubborn, then I'll apologize in advance!'"

Li Yalin's eyes were fixed on the other person, his heart filled with anger and resentment, though he knew Chief Zhang was speaking the truth.

In fact, most of the time, the New York Police Department is very protective. When one of their own causes trouble, they'll definitely try to find a way to resolve it.

However, the New York Police Department can't always cover everything up.

Over the years, there have been several instances where the police have used force against minority groups, triggering huge public outcry at first. The police tried to protect their own initially, but ultimately had to make sacrifices due to overwhelming public pressure.

Now that Fei Hao is involved in this case series, the impact is just as bad. It's just that things happened suddenly, and the police haven't found a way to respond yet. However, from the current situation, it can be guessed that it will likely be difficult to investigate the truth, so someone will have to take the blame.

In such a turbulent time, perhaps it would be wise to retire early.

Moreover, Li Yalin knows that he already has no choice left.

There are no choices except retirement. Therefore, he weighed the pros and cons before opening his mouth and saying, "Alright, I accept."

The department head nodded slightly and instructed, "Later, go to the media for a brief meeting and say that the police received intelligence that a suspect was active in this building, but after searching, confirmed there was no suspect's trace. This time's action may be due to incorrect information, don't explain too much about others." JrNovels.com