You should know, Ma Zhiming used to be very meek in the old days, always choosing to compromise on many issues. Today’s outburst is very out of character, leaving the Security Officers completely dumbfounded.
Yet Ma Zhiming did not restrain himself; instead, he cursed even louder.
"Hu Shengli, I’m beating your ignorant ass exactly for that reason."
As he spoke, he was about to continue the fight.
Just then, Jiang Man, who had been standing at the doorway of the interrogation room, walked into the courtyard.
"Jiang, Jiang, Jiang..."
Upon seeing Jiang Man for the first time, Ma Zhiming confirmed that his guess was correct.
Indeed, it was the female vice chair from the county who had come down in disguise.
He wanted to call out "Vice Chair," but couldn’t say it out loud no matter how hard he tried.
By that time, Jiang Man had already started to challenge him first.
"Manager Ma of Ma Xiang, is this your Qingshan Town? I’ve truly seen something new here," she said.
"Forced buying and selling, violent monopolies, the Security Bureau is in cahoots with the criminals, committing acts of wickedness together. Do you also have a share in the Wang family’s business?"
"No, no, there is none," Ma Zhiming replied, his face turning white with fear.
Although Jiang Man’s voice wasn’t loud, the power it contained was immense.
That single sentence determined Ma Zhiming’s fate.
Hurriedly, Ma Zhiming tried to defend himself.
"On my conscience, if I had any collusion with the Wang family by a hair’s breadth, may I die a horrible death. You have to believe me. In fact, I’ve always had disputes with the Wang family. The public often complained to our government, and I had Hu Shengli investigate. Every time, he would evade the issue. You know, I’m in charge of administration; without Hu Shengli’s cooperation, I can’t touch the Wang family."
"And this Hu Shengli, he has a very deep relationship with the head of the county’s security department. I believe they’re relatives by marriage. How could I, I possibly deal with him..."
Ma Zhiming poured out all his grievances in one breath.
The way he did so resembled a little wife who had suffered grievances for many years.
Before Jiang Man could respond, Hu Shengli, who had been beaten to the ground, had already regained his senses, stood up, and seized Ma Zhiming by the collar.
"You actually remember I have connections in the county huh, Elder Ma? I’ve shown you enough respect, but you’re the one not taking it, daring to lay hands on me directly?"
"Don’t think that just because you’re the town manager, I wouldn’t dare touch you. If you push me too far, I’ll make you strip off that outfit, believe it or not?"
Ma Zhiming was truly frightened by Hu Shengli. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭•𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚•𝕟𝕖𝕥
At this point, Wang Xiaolong managed to stand up with the help of Wu Xiaoru, mumbling indignantly,
"Manager Ma, I mean, really, is it worth it to fall out with Hu for such a woman?"
"What, is she your mistress?"
Wu Yong laughed along.
"You, you, you shut up!"
"You idiots, do you know who she is? Hu Shengli, you can want to die, just don’t take me with you. You’ve messed with someone you shouldn’t have; you’re finished," Ma Zhiming said.
Thinking of Jiang Man by his side, Ma Zhiming wondered why he should be afraid of Hu Shengli. With a sudden surge of confidence, he stood up to him.
Hu Shengli, who was used to acting arrogantly, glanced at the gentle-looking Jiang Man and said with disdain,
"Just a young girl, she doesn’t even have a full head of hair yet, what kind of big shot could she be? What, don’t tell me she’s your goddaughter?"
"Hopeless, Hu Shengli, you’re beyond any help," Ma Zhiming despaired.
How could Hu Shengli be so foolish? Ma Zhiming thought. If he wants to die, I won’t stop him, but must he drag me down with him?
"Hmph, I can’t be bothered to talk nonsense with you all."
"Elder Ma, I gave you the chance, you’re the one who declined. You can’t blame me now."
"Little Liu, arrest Manager Ma and this woman."
"Lock them up for a day to start."
The Security Officers looked at each other, none daring to make a move.
After all, Ma Zhiming was no ordinary person.
"Maybe we shouldn’t, Officer Hu, this?" Little Liu tried to speak but was harshly cursed by Hu Shengli.
"Are you deaf? Didn’t you hear what I said? Even if he is the administrative chief of the town, it’s unreasonable for him to attack our Security Bureau. Besides, I’m about to be transferred to the county level; what can he do to me?"
"If I say to lock him up, you lock him up."
Seeing Hu Shengli’s anger, the Security Officers had no choice but to reluctantly move forward.
"I’ll see who dares!"
Just then, from the entrance of the Security Bureau, a thunderous roar erupted.
Immediately after, the loud sound of engines and the shrill noise of sirens blared.
One after another, security vehicles streamed in through the gate.
The already small courtyard was quickly overflowed with the security cars.
"Is this some kind of anti-terror exercise?"
Everyone in the Security Bureau was dumbfounded.
Shackled to a chair in the interrogation room, Zhang Xiaoshan smiled as he saw everything through the glass pane.
"The good show is about to begin."