Chapter 144: Chapter 137: The Power of the Xia Family (Seeking 10 Monthly Tickets!)
Chapter 137
As Sun Chuanxuan and Xia Xue got out of the car, the atmosphere at the scene instantly became tense. Almost everyone in the courtyard looked their way, and Sun Chuanxuan felt as if he were attending a dangerous feast, harboring a sense of readiness to face death.
The atmosphere was oppressively heavy, and Sun Chuanxuan had never felt such pressure before, as though he had to stand against everyone, leaving him almost breathless.
In contrast, Xia Xue gave a cold glance at Chen Yufeng, who stood at the doorstep, not feeling the same oppression as Sun Chuanxuan. Instead, she felt light and relaxed, holding a strong belief in her heart that the man she loved would soon come to her side and rescue her from all suffering.
This belief grew stronger and stronger.
"You bitch, don’t think you’re invincible just because you have a deputy chief backing you up. There will be a time when you’ll cry!" As Sun Chuanxuan and Xia Xue stepped onto the threshold of the hall, Chen Yufeng sneered from the side, and those present, including Sun Chuanxuan and the thirteen members of the criminal investigation team, had no doubt about her words.
Not to mention other members of the criminal investigation team who had been in the courtyard long before; no one believed that Sun Chuanxuan would still be the deputy chief of the Jiangling Police Station after entering the traffic police hall.
"Don’t think your Zhang Family can really cover the skies in Jiangling. It’s not that retribution doesn’t come, just that the time hasn’t arrived!" Xia Xue confidently replied.
This statement made not only Chen Yufeng laugh but also the thugs around Xia Ji and the nearby criminal investigation team members. Chen Yufeng arrogantly asked, "So when do you think the time will be? I really want to know!"
"Today!" Xia Xue replied with calm certainty, undaunted by the stares of many, her heart profoundly tranquil, remaining more collected than Sun Chuanxuan, the chief of the police station.
Sun Chuanxuan looked at Xia Xue in surprise, seeing her current demeanor was completely different from before getting in the car. At that time, she seemed like a helpless child, and he, strong and capable, had the power to protect her. But now, after he had made it clear to her before getting out of the car that even he might not be able to protect her, she was instead filled with confidence, displaying a calm composure, not at all the behavior of someone doomed to failure.
Could it be that her so-called boyfriend gave her such confidence? But how could a small doctor give her such strong belief? Belief strong enough to think she could contend against the Zhang Family in Jiangling? Even Xia Yusheng, using all of the Xia Family’s resources in Jiangling, might not be able to protect her here.
Nonetheless, seeing Xia Xue’s confidence did bring a bit of reassurance to Sun Chuanxuan’s heart. Maybe her boyfriend can indeed turn the tide?
Meanwhile, at the Jiangling County Committee Meeting Hall, nine members of the county committee were present amidst the swirling smoke. The meeting started five minutes ago, centered around Sun Chuanxuan, the deputy chief of the Jiangling Police Station, and his alleged misuse of authority to intimidate the traffic police at a car accident scene. In just over twenty minutes, nine committee members were summoned.
The two absent members were the chief of the Jiangling Police Station, Zhang Shan, who was in a meeting in Beijing, and the executive vice county mayor, who was on a study tour in an economically prosperous eastern province and couldn’t return in time. All other committee members were present.
"This issue is extremely egregious. Using one’s position as a protective shield for the responsible party, is this what our people’s police stand for?" Hu Qiang, the secretary-general of the Jiangling County Committee, spoke with remorse, the first to speak, taking a full five minutes. After the county committee secretary, Chen Yongming, announced the agenda at the meeting’s outset, the entire conference room fell into silence.
Following the secretary-general’s speech, the heads of the publicity and organization departments also spoke regarding the matter, but Jiangling’s second-in-command, County Chief Cui Zhiqiang, remained silent, as did County Committee Deputy Secretary Xie Tingwei, Jiangling’s third-ranking official.
"I personally feel that before the matter is thoroughly investigated, it’s inappropriate to draw such conclusions about a deputy chief-level cadre!" At this point, Deputy Mayor Wei Changqing, ranked third in the county government, slowly spoke. Wei Changqing seldom spoke at committee meetings, and no one expected him to speak up on this issue.
"I think Comrade Changqing is right; before the matter is fully investigated, it is inappropriate to arrive at such a conclusion about an old criminal investigator who has been on the front line for over twenty years!" Following Wei Changqing’s words, Jiangling County Executive Deputy Secretary and County Mayor Cui Zhiqiang added.
"Hmm, I also think Comrade Changqing’s suggestion is good. To directly make such a conclusion about a seasoned investigator who has been fighting on the frontline for over twenty years will dishearten other comrades!" County Committee Special Deputy Secretary Xie Tingwei also said. Xie Tingwei rarely spoke at committee meetings, let alone siding with Cui Zhiqiang.
Chen Yongming took a deep drag from his cigarette, unexpectedly finding that at this emergency committee meeting, the usually reticent Wei Changqing and Xie Tingwei spoke up for Sun Chuanxuan. He hadn’t seen any interaction between Sun Chuanxuan and these two before.
"Let’s take a vote!" Chen Yongming finally said.
Chen Yongming hadn’t anticipated that this committee meeting would be the most disastrous he’d experienced since becoming county committee secretary. Originally irrelevant figures like Cui Zhiqiang and Xie Tingwei unexpectedly joined forces to protect Sun Chuanxuan.
And what exactly is the identity of the girl who had a conflict with Chen Yufeng?
Of course, if the other two standing committee members were also present, Chen Yongming would have been 100% confident in passing this agenda. He just didn’t expect Xie Tingwei to actually join forces with Cui Zhiqiang. It seems that the situation in Jiangling is suddenly out of his control and becoming chaotic.
In the lobby of the Jiangling Traffic Police Brigade, Sun Chuanxuan’s phone suddenly rang. It wasn’t a call but a text message from an unknown number. Sun Chuanxuan’s heart skipped a beat; could it be that the Xia Family had made their move?
Upon opening the message, Sun Chuanxuan took a deep breath, followed by a surge of joy. It read: "No problems with the standing committee, focus on solving the case!"
The unknown number and the eight characters pulled Sun Chuanxuan up from the depths in an instant. His whole demeanor seemed to transform entirely upon seeing the text message. Even if going through the formal process, Xia Xue would still lose the lawsuit, but Xia Xue would no longer suffer humiliation from Chen Yufeng. This was already enough for Sun Chuanxuan.
Yet, Sun Chuanxuan still wanted to know which standing committee member sent him the text, and how could the Xia Family have such influence in Jiangling to actually overwhelm the Zhang Family in the standing committee’s vote?
Chen Yufeng had been coldly watching Sun Chuanxuan. She already knew from her husband in the car that Sun Chuanxuan fired shots at the car accident scene, triggering an emergency standing committee meeting. She believed that after the meeting, Sun Chuanxuan’s term as deputy director would be over.
However, after Sun Chuanxuan glanced at his phone, his eyes suddenly shone brightly. At this moment, Chen Yufeng’s phone also rang, and the caller was her husband, Zhang Teng.
"How is the situation? Sun Chuanxuan seemed very pleased just now!" Chen Yufeng asked directly as she answered the call.
Zhang Teng was also in a bad mood. He had thought that he had always controlled Jiangling, whether on the streets or in official circles. However, the latest voting result was unexpectedly five to four against him. Even though his younger brother Zhang Shan and the county’s executive deputy mayor were absent, Zhang Teng could not accept this outcome.
What power could actually bring Cui Zhiqiang and Xie Tingwei, who normally didn’t get along, to join forces?
"Who exactly have you offended? I don’t care who you’ve crossed; now, everything must follow protocol!" Zhang Teng’s voice was rather stern. Although the Zhang Family had expanded rapidly over the past decade using Chen Yufeng’s family influence, Zhang Teng also knew that the Zhang Family’s dominance in Jiangling had aroused widespread dissatisfaction. His wife, Chen Yufeng, had even caused such a situation. If not for the concern about Chen Yufeng’s family background, Zhang Teng would’ve exploded in anger.
Chen Yufeng had always been arrogant outside, and her impression of Zhang Teng was also one of arrogance, but she knew Zhang Teng simply didn’t want to bother with her. She could have her way with small matters, but if Zhang Teng got serious about major issues, Chen Yufeng dared not defy her husband.
"Isn’t it just some kid from the Yanjing Xia Family? What’s so great about the Yanjing Xia Family!" Chen Yufeng said somewhat indignantly.
"Follow protocol on what needs to be done. Didn’t you say that the old lady hit in the accident is Wang Can’s mother? Her testimony should be in your favor, so drop this matter and don’t cause more trouble!" Zhang Teng said before directly hanging up.
When had Chen Yufeng ever suffered such grievances? Her eyes were filled with anger as she looked at Xia Xue, but she dared not defy Zhang Teng’s stern warning.
However, she still felt that the car accident was in her favor, which made her less disheartened. She headed confidently towards the lobby.
At that moment, the two traffic police officers who had initially taken Wang Can’s mother to the hospital also entered the lobby, holding a document, and quickly approached Wang Can.
Wang Can opened the document and beamed with a smile. He walked over to Chen Yufeng and said, "Madam Zhang, this is my mom’s testimony, aligning perfectly with our on-site investigation!"
"Alright, I understand!" Chen Yufeng said flatly. This was already anticipated. However, unable to publicly humiliate Xia Xue left Chen Yufeng somewhat dissatisfied.
In the interrogation room, Sun Chuanxuan reviewed the investigation report handed over by Wang Can and the old lady’s testimony. It was just as he imagined. At the time, it was just the three of them at the scene, and the injured Mrs. Wang’s testimony became the key evidence in determining responsibility for the car accident.
"According to the on-site investigation and Mrs. Wang’s testimony, the main party responsible for the car accident is Xia Xue, holding 90% of the blame..." As Sun Chuanxuan spoke, Xia Xue felt increasingly uncomfortable. How could it all be her fault?
"I don’t accept this. Clearly, the other party was at fault first. Why am I assigned 90% of the responsibility?" (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian () and vote for recommendations, monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)