Chapter 140: Chapter 133 Police and Thugs
This single word "mom" caught everyone present off guard. The old woman before them was dressed very shabbily, her clothes likely over ten years old, with traces of repairs, graying hair, wrinkled hands, and a face full of hardship—clearly a typical old woman from the countryside.
Meanwhile, the young man in his thirties whom Chen Yufeng called Xiao Wang was the squad leader of the traffic police brigade in Jiangling, a deputy division-level official. In the traffic police department, a post where corruption ran rampant, how could he possibly let his mother live like this?
Her clothing and appearance were almost comparable to a scavenger, with the only redeeming factor being that despite their age, her clothes were clean.
After Xiao Wang shouted out, he quickly ran a few steps but then stopped abruptly. He immediately regretted it, not because of anything else, but because of his wife. He had married Zhang Teng’s cousin, Zhang Rui, a very proud and arrogant woman who despised his mother’s countryside demeanor and would never allow his mother to live in their house in the city.
All of Xiao Wang’s wealth and status were thanks to Zhang Rui. Had it not been for becoming the Zhang Family’s cousin-in-law, how could a retired soldier in his thirties ever reach the position of squad leader of the traffic police brigade?
His wife Zhang Rui was well-liked by Chen Yufeng. With this thought, Captain Wang had just started taking a few steps when he realized Chen Yufeng was behind him. He turned around to see Chen Yufeng smiling faintly, coldly looking at him. Xiao Wang broke out in a cold sweat.
Why was Captain Wang afraid of his wife? Because she was Zhang Teng’s cousin, and Zhang Rui was dearly liked by Chen Yufeng. Otherwise, with Captain Wang’s rank and position, there is no way he could have been appointed squad leader of Jiangling’s traffic police brigade at such a young age.
Captain Wang decided to harden his heart and ignore his mother, turning to Xia Xue. He sized Xia Xue up and mentally noted her beauty and impressive figure. He glanced at Xia Xue’s car, gathering a bit of an idea from the car brand that she was a daughter from a wealthy family in Yanjing City. But wanting to openly oppose Chen Yufeng in a place like Jiangling, besides the four great families, others really didn’t stand a chance. With this realization, he had an idea and said indifferently, "You say Madam Zhang crashed into your car, do you have any evidence?" After speaking, he looked at his injured mother sitting not far away.
Xia Xue felt a chill in her heart, clearly realizing that the old woman was this Captain Wang’s mother. When Xia Xue turned to face the old woman, the old woman dared not meet Xia Xue’s clear eyes and slowly lowered her head.
Xia Xue let out a bitter smile; this outcome was truly unexpected. She originally thought helping this old woman would make her the strongest witness in the subsequent handling of the car accident liability, but Captain Wang suddenly called out "mom," and when he looked at the old woman, she dared not meet Xia Xue’s gaze.
If the old woman wasn’t Captain Wang’s mother, Xia Xue was confident she could get the old woman to testify for her, but seeing the old woman’s head bowed, Xia Xue already knew and had long guessed the outcome. Still, she felt a bit unwilling as she approached the old woman and asked her, staring intently, "Old lady, you saw everything that happened earlier, right? Are you willing to testify for me?"
Both Captain Wang and Chen Yufeng looked coldly at Xia Xue. Was it possible for the old woman to agree? Could she dare to agree?
The old woman stayed silent, her head bowed low, wrestling within herself. On one side was a kind-hearted girl, and on the other side was her own son, for whom she was willing to endure hardship in the countryside.
The old woman wished she could find a hole to crawl into. Thankfully, the emergency number Xia Xue dialed, 120, had already arrived. The attending doctor seemed quite familiar with Captain Wang and recognized Chen Yufeng, promptly greeting them. Chen Yufeng only grunted lightly, treating the small-time hospital doctor as insignificant, whereas Captain Wang often collaborated with the hospital on car accident cases, leading to a friendly exchange between the two.
Captain Wang whispered, "Doctor Ji, thanks a lot! This is my mother!"
Doctor Ji was taken aback as he looked at Captain Wang and then at the rural elderly woman but didn’t ask anything, as it was family business and inappropriate to intrude. Nodding, he said, "No problem!"
The traffic police did not question the old woman or make any written records. After the hospital’s emergency vehicle left, Captain Wang said to the other traffic police officers, "You two follow and go to the hospital. After my mother’s injuries are treated, bring back a written statement!"
"Yes, Captain!" The two traffic policemen took the order and left. As for the content of the statement, needless to say, Captain Wang’s mother was the only eyewitness at the scene, and her testimony was almost infallible. With this statement, Chen Yufeng would be absolved of any responsibility.
Xia Xue naturally knew the outcome but felt deeply unwilling; however, the current situation was beyond her control, so what could she do?
Captain Wang nonchalantly said to Xia Xue, "If there’s anything, go to the traffic police station to discuss it!" As for the scene report and the like, whom else would draft it? Who would care about the real scene situation?
But Captain Wang asked Xia Xue to leave the scene at this moment, also considering her favor of saving his mother just now, otherwise according to what Chen Yufeng said, who knows what punishment she might face.
Others may have only heard about Chen Yufeng’s domineering nature, but Captain Wang has witnessed it firsthand. What she says, she absolutely can do, and often goes above and beyond.
However, when Xia Xue heard this, she was immediately displeased and said coldly, "Is this how the traffic police handle incidents? Even the site investigation is so sloppy?"
Captain Wang felt a bit guilty towards Xia Xue, but when facing Chen Yufeng, the guilt was only in his heart. Since Xia Xue was so unclear, Captain Wang made one last effort, saying to the officers beside him, "Take her back to the squad for further questioning!" These officers naturally knew the might of Chen Yufeng and often benefited from her, so upon hearing Captain Wang’s words, they stepped forward to arrest Xia Xue.
However, upon hearing Captain Wang’s words, Chen Yufeng frowned and said coldly, "Xiao Wang, have you grown wings and started defying me?"
"How would I dare, Madam Zhang, bringing her back to the squad is up to your discretion!" Captain Wang was frightened and broke out in a cold sweat, hurriedly nodding and bowing as he approached Chen Yufeng, speaking respectfully.
"Has anything I’ve said ever changed?" Chen Yufeng was adamant about embarrassing Xia Xue here, and at this time, cars were gradually parking on both sides, many drivers got out to watch, and the crowd at the scene grew larger.
Few traveling this road were unaware of Chen Yufeng’s name, and upon hearing her words, looked at Xia Xue with sympathetic eyes. Whom did you provoke if not Chen Yufeng? Many young men were also captivated by Xia Xue’s appearance and couldn’t help but worry for her.
Only then did Xia Xue vaguely realize that Captain Wang’s earlier actions might have been for her benefit, and at this time, among the twenty-some spectators, no one dared to say a fair word, made clear that Chen Yufeng’s words were true. Additionally, what Chen Yufeng said made Xia Xue even angrier, but what could she do?
At this moment, five or six trucks drove from Jiangling County’s direction, followed by three police cars, stopping before the turn, as the front was already blocked with cars they had to walk into the curve.
More than thirty people got out of the trucks, led by a young, strong man in a tight t-shirt, around thirty-five years old, with bulging muscles stretching the t-shirt, showing he could handle himself. Behind him followed over thirty assorted followers, mainly wearing various t-shirts and jeans, showing some daring as if they were mix-ups in society.
Naturally, getting out of the police cars was Jiangling County’s Vice Director Sun Chuanxuan, with a dozen officers, armed, dispatched on duty. Before arriving, he hadn’t stated what they were there for, so Sun Chuanxuan was unsure how to handle the upcoming situation.
Seeing that group of hooligans in front of him now, his heart sank further. These hooligans seldom take the police seriously, even in Jiangling, where hooligans attached to the Zhang Family live better than officers.
The leading strong man’s alias was Small Chicken, of course, those daring to call him that were likely only from the Zhang Family in Jiangling. Most people, upon seeing him, called him Brother Chicken or Master Chicken. He was an emerging underworld force in Jiangling in recent years, also part of the Zhang Family’s henchmen.
"Isn’t this Vice Director Sun? Here to join the fun today too?" Small Chicken, seeing Sun Chuanxuan, did not show the typical fear of seeing police among the hooligans, but rather acted casually, like running into an old friend.
This time Sun Chuanxuan was rather stiff, merely sweeping a glance at Small Chicken and said, "Could it be that when Brother Chicken arrives, we, the people’s police, should retreat?"
Upon hearing Sun Chuanxuan’s words, the officers behind him felt somewhat emboldened. Often meeting these hooligans, they’d mostly pretend not to see or detour around them, feeling oppressed internally. Upon hearing Sun Chuanxuan’s words, they unconsciously raised their heads, glancing at that group of hooligans, seemingly ready to act upon Vice Director Sun’s command.
Small Chicken naturally sensed the sarcasm in Vice Director Sun’s words, arrogantly laughed, and said, "Small Chicken wouldn’t dare, how about letting Vice Director Sun go first?" After speaking, he stepped aside, gesturing invitingly to Vice Director Sun.
Upon hearing Small Chicken’s words, everyone knew this was Master Chicken presenting Vice Director Sun with a dilemma, who didn’t know Master Chicken stood beneath the Zhang Family’s big tree? The officers grew worried for Vice Director Sun, whereas those hooligans were waiting to see Director Sun Fu make a fool of himself. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please support it by voting for it on Qidian () with recommendation tickets and monthly tickets, your support is my greatest motivation.)