"Qin Shouwang." This time the person from the commune was Mr. Liu, and his expression was grim.
Qin Shouwang listened to his tone and guessed that they were here specifically for him. He was skilled at reading people’s expressions.
Therefore, the turmoil inside him intensified, and he became even more anxious.
Fortunately, having been the team leader for so many years, he was still able to control his facial expressions.
With a forced smile, "Mr. Liu, what instructions do you and Captain Lu bring to us today?"
Mr. Liu glanced at him, "I am here to notify you that your position as team leader is no longer suitable. Today, we need to choose a temporary team leader to manage Qin Family Village for now. We will hold a competition for the post in a few days."
At these words, Captain Qin could no longer maintain his smile. His expression was one of shock, and he immediately asked urgently,
"Why? What mistake did I commit? At least give me a reason! I am being removed from the team leader position without clarity—how will that make me look to the people of Qin Family Village?"
At that moment, there were indeed a few villagers lingering out of curiosity. They were initially there just for the excitement but didn’t expect to hear such shocking news.
The commune was actually not allowing Qin Shouwang to be the team leader anymore.
What exactly was going on?
Mr. Liu looked at Qin Shouwang with a very complicated expression.
"Qin Shouwang, you are really clueless, aren’t you? If you hadn’t made a mistake, why would we remove you from your position? Alright, whatever you did, Captain Lu is here, and he will explain it to you."
Qin Shouwang turned his eyes towards Captain Lu of the police.
Meeting his gaze, Qin Shouwang could no longer calm his heart. At that moment, his legs inexplicably felt so weak he could barely stand.
Managing a weak smile, "Captain Lu, what is this about?"
He didn’t realize that his voice trembled as he spoke.
Though he was just a police officer in this small county, he had a background as an investigative soldier. Qin Shouwang’s slightly panicked and uneasy expression, though fleeting, did not escape his eyes.
"Qin Shouwang, you should understand why we are here."
Qin Shouwang: "...No, I don’t understand."
I don’t want to understand at all.
Captain Lu knew that it wasn’t good to state the matter clearly here, and it was somewhat tricky—after all, one wrong move could cost a person’s life.
"Come to the town police station with us first."
Qin Shouwang was stunned, "I..."
He hadn’t finished his sentence when he was interrupted by a sharp, piercing cry, "Why must my man go to the police station? What crime has he committed?"
Rushing over was Huang Cuihua, who had been nearby and overheard everything.
Captain Lu looked up at him, his brow slightly furrowed and made a subtle gesture to Xiao Wang.
The clever Xiao Wang immediately walked over to Qin Shouwang, whispering something into his ear.
When Qin Shouwang heard about Mrs. Li and her seven-year-old son, the color drained from his face, leaving him pale as a sheet, with deep fear in his eyes.
After Xiao Wang had finished speaking, he returned to his initial position.
Seeing Qin Shouwang’s pallor, Captain Lu said, "Qin Shouwang, come to the town police station with us."
Qin Shouwang knew the matter was significant. If he started shouting about not going, these officers would surely unravel the issue here. And then... even if he came back, how could he stay in this village?
He couldn’t comprehend how such a secretive matter had come to light.
Struggling to remain calm, he forcefully said, "I am innocent and willing to cooperate with the investigation."
Captain Lu didn’t want to escalate matters uncontrollably. Seeing that he was willing to cooperate, he instructed Xiao Wang to take him.
Xiao Wang stepped forward, "Qin Shouwang, let’s go!"
Qin Shouwang maintained a stern face as he took that heavy step.
"Don’t leave." Seeing her husband truly being taken to the police station, Huang Cuihua couldn’t stand it and immediately blocked Qin Shouwang’s way. "Unless you clarify what crime my man has committed, you are not taking him away."
If this man went to the police station, what would the village people think? What would the gossipmongers in the village fabricate?
Qin Shouwang looked at his wife, conceiving an idea in his mind.
If he let the woman make a scene, could the outcome be different?
Captain Lu looked at this couple, directly ignoring Huang Cuihua, "Qin Shouwang, do you really want your wife to block us here?"
Qin Shouwang met that stern gaze, and his heart skipped a beat.
He instantly discarded his prior idea, fearing that if he was a moment late in responding, Captain Lu would publicly reveal the matter concerning Mrs. Li. So, he directly scolded Huang Cuihua, "I haven’t committed any crime. I’m just going to cooperate with the investigation. Once it’s cleared up, I’ll be back. Don’t stand here and delay things."
Rong Yan, in the crowd, sneered upon hearing his words, still acting so righteous, whom was he trying to fool?
Having listened to Qin Shouwang over the years, Huang Cuihua, after hearing his current words, was a bit at a loss, "You will come back?"
Qin Shouwang glared at her fiercely, "Nonsense, I haven’t done anything wrong, of course, I’ll come back. You should go home now."
Huang Cuihua had no choice but to step aside.
Qin Shouwang, not wishing to be the center of a spectacle, looked at Captain Lu, "Captain Lu, we can leave now."
This expression... made it seem like he was just going to cooperate with the investigation.