Daluo Town Border Police Station.
Zhang Hui and the police station's company commander, Wu Zhengwei, stared at the large screen in the monitoring room, watching a dot move rapidly. This was the tracker Zhang Hui had installed in Peng Yu's canvas bag for transporting drugs.
"Captain Zhang, the drug transport vehicle has left the city and entered the highway. Should we notify them to intercept?"
There were multiple checkpoints around Daluo Town. Wu Zhengwei sought Zhang Hui's opinion. With a call on the walkie-talkie, the drug transport vehicle could be intercepted immediately.
"Captain Wu, this batch of drugs is most likely destined for Hancheng. Can you coordinate with the checkpoints along the route to let it pass? I plan to follow the trail to capture the entire drug trafficking chain."
Zhang Hui hadn't had time to report to the Hancheng Municipal Bureau leaders. He thought the drugs would stay in Daluo Town, but unexpectedly, they left Daluo Town immediately after crossing the border.
"The quantity of this batch of 'maguo' is too large. I need to report to my superiors. You'd better communicate with your leaders and have the provincial department coordinate, as this is cross-provincial drug trafficking and will pass through checkpoints in at least three provinces."
"Alright, I'll report it immediately."
For Zhang Hui, this was an excellent opportunity to take down the major drug trafficking gang in Hancheng, and he couldn't let the checkpoints along the way ruin it.
Wu Zhengwei immediately notified the checkpoints to temporarily stop the drug transport truck for routine inspection, and then quickly reported to his superiors.
Zhang Hui also immediately reported the current situation to the Hancheng Municipal Bureau leaders and offered his suggestions.
Just ten minutes later, the Municipal Bureau replied, agreeing with his opinion. The provincial department was already coordinating with the three provinces of Yunnan, Guizhou, and Jiangxi to allow the drug transport truck to pass all the way, and then ordered Zhang Hui to track it along the route. If the drugs went elsewhere halfway, they would immediately implement the arrest.
Zhang Hui had a miniature tracking display. After receiving the order, he immediately bid farewell to Captain Wu and went out with Qin Feiyang to track it by car.
They were driving Yang Jian's Cayenne. Yang Jian had been driven to the airport by a driver and car arranged by Yang Fan.
A pursuit spanning over two thousand kilometers then began, and the Hancheng police were also preparing to crack down.
The Daluo police were also investigating Brother Mao, hoping to apprehend the drug lord at the same time.
Xinhe District, Xinqiao Town.
At the town's judicial office, Yang Jian, accompanied by Peng Chaoyang and the director of the judicial office, Liu Min, met with Judge Wu and Judge Cheng from Dongshan. Jiang Bin also participated in the consultation.
After mutual introductions, the parties got down to business.
"Judge Wu, how much is the amount of debt owed by Director Jiang that you are here to enforce?"
Yang Jian was not in good spirits. He had returned on a red-eye flight and arrived home past one in the morning, without adequate rest.
"Mr. Yang, Jiang Bin has many lawsuits. Our court's enforcement bureau alone has received enforcement applications from three parties. We are enforcing one case this time with sixty million yuan. We want to take him back because he is involved in two other cases."
Before Judge Wu could finish speaking, Jiang Bin interrupted him, "I don't owe that much; the principal is only thirty million."
Judge Wu produced the judgment: "Director Jiang, the creditor sued you, and you did not respond. The court ruled sixty million yuan, and we are enforcing according to the judgment."
Liu Min took the judgment and said, "Judge Wu, can this repayment amount be negotiated? The interest in the judgment is too high."
"There's nothing that can be done. Director Jiang has owed the money for too long, and the interest is indeed this much. Furthermore, the period for filing a counterclaim has passed, and the creditor will not budge an inch."
Liu Min handed the judgment to Yang Jian: "Mr. Yang, the judgment is effective, and if the creditor does not compromise, there is nothing we can do but pay according to the judgment amount. However, the interest during the enforcement period can still be negotiated."
Judge Wu immediately said, "As long as you can repay it in one lump sum, the several million yuan during the enforcement period can be reduced."
Yang Jian shook his head, "We cannot come up with so much money at once. The water plant project and overseas investments are being carried out simultaneously. We can only pay in installments and will not bear the interest during the enforcement period.
If you don't agree, you won't be able to take Director Jiang away. He is very important to me, and I will not let him leave Xinqiao."
As soon as he said this, everyone, including Peng Chaoyang, was stunned. This was too arrogant.
Judge Wu's expression turned grim, "Mr. Yang, are you trying to resist the law? You should know that we can apply for assistance from the local court for enforcement."
"I'm not saying I'm resisting the law, but I can guarantee that Director Jiang will not leave Xinqiao. Moreover, I will take him away shortly. If you want to apply for local court enforcement, I won't stop you."
Yang Jian's attitude was extremely strong. He was having Jiang Bin plan the establishment of the Lijian Group, and Jiang Bin's position as general manager was already decided. This was a critical time, and he couldn't let anyone take him away.
The two judges exchanged glances. How could this young man speak so domineeringly? He was either a big boss or had strong backing. They were enforcing the law in another jurisdiction and couldn't figure out Yang Jian's background, so they were indeed intimidated.
The atmosphere became a bit tense. Peng Chaoyang and Liu Min remained silent. They would definitely support Yang Jian and Jiang Bin because the Lijian Group that Yang Jian was about to establish was of great significance to Xinqiao Town.
Lijian Company was the leading enterprise in Xinqiao and a major taxpayer. Not to mention the benefits brought to Xinqiao Town by the previously constructed rubber dam, the ongoing construction of the water plant was also a major livelihood project.
Judge Wu saw their subtle relationship and knew that without the cooperation of the local government and judicial departments, their trip would be in vain.
"Mr. Yang, how do you propose to pay in installments?"
Judge Cheng, who had been silent, spoke up. He had seen the situation clearly. This Mr. Yang was no ordinary person and had considerable influence in this area. It was not the time to be tough with him.
Yang Jian threw the judgment onto the table, "The end of the year is approaching. We still have a significant shortfall in our workers' wages, and various project payments need to be made. Therefore, I can only give two million yuan before the end of the year."
"Two million yuan, that's too little, Mr. Yang. We've visited your company; it's large-scale and seems to be doing well. Give us ten million yuan, and we'll make a repayment plan for the rest."
"That's all I can afford. However, I can guarantee that all of Director Jiang's debts will be paid off within a year."
"Mr. Yang, a debt of sixty million yuan, with only two million yuan repaid, the proportion is too small. You are clearly a big boss; it shouldn't be difficult for you to come up with ten million yuan."
Judge Cheng still wanted to insist on getting a bit more.
Mayor Peng quickly smoothed things over, "Judges, you've come at the wrong time. It's difficult for businesses to come up with so much money at the end of the year, as the company needs to operate. Mr. Yang is a very trustworthy person. If he says he will pay off Director Jiang's debts by next year, he will definitely do it."
"I'll communicate with the creditor."
Judge Wu got up and went out to make a phone call. In fact, he wanted to find a way to step down, because judging by Yang Jian's attitude, there was clearly no room for negotiation. It would be good enough if they could get the money back.