Chapter 18

An Xin did not accompany Shu Fan onto the plane. Wang Xing asked her, "President An, why aren't you getting on the plane?"

"Here is where I'm needed more. By the way, the ten thousand yuan needs to be **. Bring it to my company's finance department tomorrow, thank you." An Xin politely shook hands with Wang Xing, then shook hands with Song Shuang to thank her, and then turned to leave.

"President An, there's something I didn't tell you. Actually, saving Shu Fan wasn't just my doing. Without Liu Handong, the consequences would have been unimaginable. But now he's been sued by World Peak Group, and he's in for some trouble," Wang Xing said.

An Xin stopped in her tracks and looked back, "Why didn't you say that earlier?"

"I was afraid Shu Fan wouldn't leave. This girl is very loyal to her friends," Wang Xing explained. He was still thinking about the one million yuan Shu Fan had promised. If something happened to Liu Handong, that money would be a lost cause.

An Xin frowned, "I'll handle it. Mr. Wang, you are very kind, thank you." With that, she left again.

Wang Xing raised his hand and sniffed his right hand, which had just shaken hands with An Xin, and it still had a lingering fragrance.

"Uncle Wang, what are you smelling?" Song Shuang asked, tilting her head to look at him.

"Oh, nothing, how did you get here?" Wang Xing quickly changed the subject.

"I came in their car," Song Shuang replied.

"Uncle will take you back to school." Wang Xing took Song Shuang to the underground parking lot of the airport. His Jetta was parked far away, while An Xin's Mercedes was parked in the VIP spot closest to the entrance of the terminal. Just as they were about to leave, An Xin lowered her window and asked, "Miss Song, would you like me to give you a ride?"

"Thank you, but it's not necessary." Song Shuang waved goodbye as the Mercedes drove away. She followed Wang Xing for a long time before getting into the Jetta. The car was filled with a strong perfume smell, which was used to cover up the stench of urine and feces, but it only made the smell more pungent.

Song Shuang wrinkled her nose but didn't say anything.

Wang Xing lowered the window and started the car, driving out of the parking lot. The wind blew into the car, reducing the smell. Song Shuang's short hair was blown up, and she seemed lost in thought. Suddenly, she asked, "Uncle Wang, what kind of person is Liu Handong?"

"A retired soldier, nothing special. Oh, he looks like a movie star, but I can't remember his name," Wang Xing said while driving and lighting a cigarette. He was very familiar with Song Shuang and didn't need to be overly polite. "What, are you interested?"

"No, I just heard a lot of stories about him from Shu Fan. You don't know, they're so romantic, I even want to write them into a novel," Song Shuang said with a look of longing.

Wang Xing snorted, "Shu Fan is just a naive girl. You're a college student, how can you still be so childish? Romantic... If you want romantic material, ask your uncle. The stories of my courtship with your aunt are much more romantic than theirs."

Song Shuang laughed, "You should take out the 'romantic' part."

Wang Xing pretended to be angry, "This girl, asking for a beating."

Song Shuang put away her smile, "Uncle Wang, you said Liu Handong was sued by World Peak Group, what's going on?"

"Liu Handong caused a big commotion at World Peak Group, even capturing their security chief, Gu Changjun. Last night, Gu Changjun died in the police station. With Wang Shifeng's power, although he wouldn't dare to defy the government, he can easily get rid of a few people," Wang Xing sighed. He was powerless, as the other side was using legal means. The police had detained Liu Handong through the Development Zone Public Security Bureau, and he didn't know anyone there to speak on his behalf.

Song Shuang said, "They'd better behave, or I'll tell my father, and Wang Shifeng will be in big trouble."

Wang Xing smiled but didn't say anything. Song Shuang was young and didn't understand the complex relationships. World Peak Group had connections with the provincial and municipal governments. Even if Song Jianfeng wanted to help, he would have to wait for the right opportunity and wouldn't act rashly for an ordinary person.

After dropping Song Shuang off at the Jiangdong University gate, Wang Xing drove off to take care of his own business. His Mingjing Investigation and Consulting Company was registered, but he hadn't yet purchased ** from the tax bureau, and he needed to do it quickly, or his clients would **, and his business would suffer.

Song Shuang lived in the provincial capital and didn't stay in the dormitory after school. On her way home, she received a call from the Small Animal Protection Association, asking her to come quickly because they had found a sick Golden Retriever that needed treatment. As the vice president of the association, Song Shuang went without hesitation. After she finished, she returned home to find that her father had already left on a business trip to Beijing for a meeting at the Ministry of Public Security.

At Qingshi High-Tech, President An Xin arranged for the legal department to provide legal aid to Liu Handong. The legal department immediately hired a lawyer who rushed to the Development Zone Public Security Bureau. Liu Handong was still detained there. The police hadn't beaten him or mistreated him. The case was clear, with video evidence showing that Liu Handong had indeed caused a commotion at World Peak Group. The lawyer could do nothing but wait for the trial to defend him.

...

At the Medical University Affiliated Hospital, a few colleagues from Huahuo Police Station came to visit Ma Guoqing and mentioned Liu Handong. Ma Ling, who was helping her father, immediately perked up.

"The Development Zone has taken him, but the key is what happens in the detention center. World Peak Group will send a few people to cripple him. They'll just have to deal with a few prisoners..." The police officers were seasoned and knew the drill well.

Ma Ling almost dropped the basin she was holding. She couldn't hold back and asked, "Can't we think of a way to save him?"

The uncles all shook their heads, "They're following the proper legal procedures, and no one can say anything. Besides, we don't know anyone in the detention center."

Ma Guoqing said, "Adults are talking, go play, kid."

The Medical University Affiliated Hospital gave him a full re-examination. The so-called stomach cancer was a misdiagnosis; Ma Guoqing only had chronic gastritis. Feeling reborn, his spirit was completely lifted.

Ma Ling put down the basin and went out, her mind in turmoil. She had always seen her father as a hero, but after entering the workforce, she realized the dangers and difficulties of society. Her father was just an ordinary police officer and couldn't solve all the injustices in the world.

This matter had to be handled by herself.

She went to the 15th floor of the hospital building to the cardiovascular ward and found the head nurse, Xiang Li. Xiang Li complained as soon as she saw her, "Little Ma, why didn't you let me know your father was hospitalized? I could have arranged a ward for you."

Ma Ling said, "I didn't want to trouble you, and it's not in the same ward anyway."

Xiang Li said, "You're too polite. You saved my life, so can't I help with this small matter? What's up? Just say it, and I'll take care of it. Is there any change in your father's condition?"

Ma Ling said, "It's not about my father. It's about a friend who got into trouble and was arrested by the police..."

Xiang Li said, "I see. Come, let's talk in the office." She pulled Ma Ling into the office and closed the door.

At the nurse's station, a young nurse asked an older nurse, "Teacher, why did the head nurse say that person saved her life?"

The older nurse said, "Last year, a patient died in the hospital, and the family caused a commotion. A group of people with axes and knives were attacking everyone. If it weren't for Little Ma, the head nurse would have been forced to jump from the 15th floor."

The young nurse was shocked, "That's terrifying."

The older nurse said, "How many doctors have been killed in recent years? The medical troublemakers have become quite experienced."

Ten minutes later, Ma Ling came out, and Xiang Li picked up the phone and called her husband.

In the office of the Jiangdong Paradise Import and Export Trade Corporation, Pi Tianfang had his legs propped up on the desk, negotiating a deal for light textiles and small hardware with two guests from Xisadaoma.

"I'm old friends with your Emperor and Prime Minister. This is the lowest price I can offer," Pi Tianfang said sincerely. Suddenly, the phone rang. He glanced at his phone and saw it was his wife calling, so he quickly got up to answer it, walking to the corridor.

"Wife, what's up? I'm negotiating with foreign clients," Pi Tianfang said with a serious tone.

The voice on the other end said, "I don't care. No matter how big the matter, you have to take care of mine first. Remember Little Ma, the girl who saved me? She works for the bus company. Her friend got into trouble and was arrested. You always brag about knowing everyone and being so well-connected. This matter is up to you to handle."

Pi Tianfang said, "Little Ma's friend? Is it a regular friend or a boyfriend? What did he do?"

"From what I heard, it's a boyfriend. He just smashed up World Peak Group's building."

"Ha, he's got some guts. Tell her that if her boyfriend loses a hair in the detention center, I'll pay her one million yuan. By the way, what's his name?"

...

According to Article 9 of the Public Security Administration Punishment Law, Liu Handong was detained for fifteen days for damaging others' property. This was the best outcome for him. He wasn't afraid of detention but was worried about fines and causing his family to worry.

Liu Handong did not apply for a review and did not ask the police to notify his family. He signed the documents willingly and was taken to the First Detention Center of Jinjiang City Police Bureau that night.

Administrative detention is a form of administrative punishment, different from criminal detention. It is for minor offenders such as petty thieves, brawlers, and drunk drivers. Liu Handong was not unfamiliar with detention; he had been in the military's confinement room before.

After being led into the cell by a police officer, Liu Handong wisely squatted in the corner by the door, observing the situation inside. The room was a large open space with cement platforms on both sides for beds, and a washroom at the end with a toilet and faucet. The room was full of inmates, who were reciting something, more