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Chapter 112: Counterattack from the Abyss
When one person rises, their friends and family benefit; when one is demoted, their close associates also fall. After Wang Guodong was transferred to the Tax Bureau, Secretary Zhou Guanghai's political career came to an end as well, and he followed Wang Guodong to the Tax Bureau. Although the Tax Bureau was also a lucrative position, it could not compare to the prestige of the Public Security Bureau. Zhou Guanghai felt uneasy and often reminisced about his former glory.
Wang Guodong called Zhou Guanghai into his office and explained the situation. Zhou Guanghai immediately perked up but still pretended to be sad. He drove quickly on the way, but he dared not exceed the speed limit; things were no longer as they used to be.
Upon arriving at the hospital, Zhou Guanghai went to park while Wang Guodong strode inside. Liu Xiaolong had already informed him where to go, so Wang Guodong headed straight for the Intensive Care Unit, where he saw his relatives in the hallway.
When Liu Xiaofei's family saw Wang Guodong arrive, they all rushed over and surrounded him. Wang Guodong had already heard about the general situation from Liu Xiaolong over the phone. However, it seemed that things were far more serious than he had imagined. A fight involving students from Beiluan No. 1 High School had escalated into a brawl with over a hundred participants, openly confronting each other—a serious public security incident. Moreover, there were injuries involved.
Naturally, his relatives knew that Wang Guodong had once been Police Chief Wang Guodong and often sought his help with matters. Even though he was no longer in office, they still placed their hopes in him. Liu Xiaofei's mother, with tears in her eyes, tightly grasped Wang Guodong's sleeve and cried out, "Guodong, you must stand up for my Xiaofei."
"Yes, Guodong, our family is counting on you," another elderly man with gray hair added.
Wang Guodong hurriedly helped Liu Xiaofei's mother up; after all, she was an elder and he was a public servant. If someone with ulterior motives captured this scene in public, it would not be good for him. He would never forget that email.
"Auntie, don't worry; the law will ensure justice for Xiaofei," Wang Guodong assured Liu Xiaofei's mother.
Liu Xiaofei stepped forward and asked, "Brother-in-law, what should we do about this matter?"
Wang Guodong looked at Liu Xiaofei and asked, "Have you reported it to the police?"
"No."
"Then we should report it."
"Call the police?" Liu Xiaolong looked at Wang Guodong in disbelief and reminded him, "He Jun is Zhang Qiu's uncle!"
Wang Guodong smiled meaningfully and said, "It's precisely because He Jun is Zhang Qiu's uncle that we need to call the police."
Liu Xiaolong was puzzled, staring blankly at Wang Guodong. Wang Guodong continued, "Xiaofei was stabbed; this is a serious matter, and we must report it."
"But... brother-in-law, let's talk about this privately," Liu Xiaolong insisted as he pulled Wang Guodong aside. Seeing Liu Xiaofei act this way, Wang Guodong thought there might be more to the story, so he followed Liu Xiaolong to the stairwell, closed the door, and asked, "What's going on? What are you thinking?"
Liu Xiaolong glanced outside to ensure no one was following them before lowering his voice. "This fight started because Xiaofei took a knife and stabbed Zhang Qiu first, which is why that girl stabbed him back. If we call the police and they investigate, will Xiaofei get into trouble?"
That was indeed a concern. Wang Guodong pondered for a moment. If this matter were investigated thoroughly, not only would Liu Xiaofei be in trouble, but even Liu Xiaofei's family would be affected. Wouldn't his own family member go crazy again? However, there was no other choice; sometimes sacrifices had to be made for bigger issues. Wang Guodong patted Liu Xiaolong on the shoulder and said seriously, "We must report this incident. When you report it, just say that Xiaofei was injured by someone else. When the police ask for details, just say you were helping out—what was that person's name again?"
"Zeng Fan," Liu Xiaolong replied.
"Right, that's him. When asked, just say you were helping Zeng Fan; this fight was between Zhang Qiu and Zeng Fan. Do you understand?"
Liu Xiaolong grew anxious; the situation was too complicated for him to handle. "But won't that cause us problems? There were so many people at the scene; what if they find out? Plus, Zeng Fan's family has connections in the Education Bureau."
Wang Guodong chuckled lightly. "If it's the child of a leader, that's even better; at least He Jun will think twice." Suddenly, Wang Guodong's expression turned serious as he sighed. "Actually, I'm most worried about you. If He Jun seeks revenge, you might also get into trouble—are you willing to take that risk?"
Liu Xiaolong's heart sank as he looked up and stared into his brother-in-law's eyes, hoping to glean some insight.
Wang Guodong said seriously, "Let me ask you: do you want to punish Zhang Qiu?"
"I do; of course I do," Liu Xiaolong answered. He had been dreaming of this moment; everything had been going wrong lately because of Zhang Qiu, and he felt utterly humiliated.
"Think, and just listen to me."
"Okay." Liu Xiaolong nodded heavily. He believed that his brother-in-law would not harm him, so he would follow his advice. However, Liu Xiaolong forgot that Wang Guodong was his brother-in-law but not Liu Xiaofei's. Before this, when Wang Guodong was still Police Chief Wang Guodong, Liu Xiaofei had already spent some time in prison.
"I'm calling the police right now." Liu Xiaolong took out his phone to dial 110.
Wang Guodong quickly reached out to stop him, saying, "Don't call. Report it tomorrow morning; you must not make that call tonight."
"Why?" Liu Xiaolong looked at his brother-in-law in confusion. Shouldn't it be better to catch someone as soon as possible?
Wang Guodong laughed heartily, "Tonight, let Zhang Qiu and the others run away. If they really dare to escape, then things will get even more serious, and Zhang Qiu will be in deeper trouble. If they don't run, well, just wait for them to face the consequences tomorrow."
"Brother-in-law, you're amazing." Liu Xiaolong secretly clicked his tongue in admiration and gave a thumbs up. Experience truly matters; after all these years in the political arena, he was skilled at handling people and even managed a clever move of using others' actions against them.
Wang Guodong smiled proudly, as if his counterattack had already succeeded. He had his own plans regarding Liu Xiaofei. The statute of limitations for public security penalties is six months; most people would report to the police immediately after an incident or take some time to negotiate settlement terms before reporting. But Wang Guodong was neither; since he was going to act, he wanted to maximize the benefits.
During his time transferred to the tax bureau, Wang Guodong felt extremely uncomfortable; the power he once held was no longer there, and he didn't dare to seek out the woman he loved. He became irritable and restless, with the names He Jun and Zhang Qiu constantly lingering in his mind. This time, Wang Guodong finally seized the opportunity for retaliation!
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