I'm a police officer. I've solved countless cases over more than ten years.
Then, by chance, I ran into my younger half-brother just as he was being abducted by human traffickers.
In my desperation, I fired my gun.
A stray bullet grazed my brother, and the trafficker died on the spot.
Afterward, my own mother filed a real-name complaint against me, claiming I'd fired without authorization and injured an innocent person.
My appeal was rejected.
After an investigation, I was given a demerit, transferred from my post to a support role, and docked my annual bonus.
I was also ordered to pay my mother and brother 100,000 yuan in emotional damages.
She controlled my entire salary.
I went to see her.
Without batting an eye, she said, “Rules are rules. You were the one who broke them first. I only reported you to teach you a lesson. This time, it was your brother who got hurt. If it had been someone else, do you think 100,000 yuan would have settled it?”
Three months later.
My mother and brother were attacked by thugs while they were out, and my brother was taken hostage.
She begged me for help as I passed by.
“Shoot! Save your brother!”
Without batting an eye, I replied, “I'm support staff now. I have no law-enforcement authority. Please wait patiently for the police to arrive.”
