Chapter 80

Zhao Tiejun, with a guilty conscience, instinctively turned to run, but as he turned around, he directly collided with Hu Jun, who was almost the same height as him.

"What are you doing!" Hu Jun shouted.

"I, I..." Zhao Tiejun couldn't control his urine, which flowed down his pants. Fortunately, it was winter, and he was wearing thick cotton pants, so no one else could see, only he could feel it.

"What are you doing, we're not done yet, you can't run away." Hu Jun didn't want to alert him prematurely. Not only was he the captain of the community defense team, but he was also a militia company commander with the status of an intelligence officer in the legal and political system. In the past, this role dealt with enemy agents, but now it was focused on catching major criminals. Just before this meeting began, he received a secret message from his superiors.

Control Zhao Tiejun.

He didn't know what this guy had done, but it was an order, and he firmly executed it. Upon observation, this kid was indeed nervous, a bit dazed, and even trembled when he heard the police sirens!

Now, he still wants to run?

No way.

While Zhao Tiejun was in a daze, many people entered from the entrance of the village committee courtyard. Not only were there police, but also the district party secretary Gu Meiyun, who looked somewhat excited, and the district mayor Pang Wenxian, who looked stern. Behind them were the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Committee and head of the Public Security Bureau Ren Tianhe, the secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission Ping Suyun, the vice district mayor He Dacheng, and some staff members from various agencies. The crowd was so large that ordinary people couldn't recognize who these big officials were.

So many police...

Zhao Zhiqiang, however, immediately noticed that this group was not centered around Gu Xiuyun, as a male old police officer was walking in the middle.

"Deputy Director Nan, why don't we arrest the suspect first?"

Ren Tianhe scanned the crowd and found Zhao Tiejun.

"No! No need, just a small thug, what's there to be nervous about, we're here to do serious business today."

"Yes, yes."

Ren Tianhe's face darkened, and he bowed his head and retreated to the back.

He looked back a few times, damn, where is Li De?

Soon, two members of the city's special police squad, whom Zhao Zhiqiang had previously fought, quickly controlled Zhao Tiejun!

The crowd was in an uproar!

However, facing a group of black-clad police officers, the villagers became silent, wondering why such a big commotion was made to arrest someone.

"Uh, we didn't disturb the election meeting, did we?"

The old police officer, feeling embarrassed, shook hands with Xu, Zhang, and others who came to greet him and said kindly.

"No, no, we've already finished, and now we're in the discussion phase."

Xu Shulin was a bit nervous; this was the city bureau's Deputy Director Nan, on the same level as Secretary Gu!

"Ha ha, we won't disturb you too much. We originally wanted to learn more about Secretary Li's guidance on the new pilot project, but it seems we don't have time for that. Today, we are here to report an important matter to the street and village."

Report.

This word almost stunned everyone, including Gu Xiuyun.

She had heard halfway that Deputy Director Nan of the city bureau suddenly led a team to Chang'an Village, and she hurriedly gathered her people and half of the district's criminal police to catch up, only to arrive at the village entrance and exchange a few words. She had no idea what Deputy Director Nan was up to. Although the police were directly managed by the system, as a local party secretary, she had the responsibility to protect her territory and couldn't let another lone wolf incident happen in her jurisdiction.

"Ha ha, great! Because, your Chang'an Village has produced a hero!"

Hero?

The whole village was confused, except for Lan Baihe, who was sitting in the crowd listening quietly. Her face suddenly turned red.

"Yes, just before the New Year, our city's special police squad was on a mission to arrest the notorious criminal Lone Wolf. The veteran Zhao Zhiqiang, without fear, cleverly negotiated with the criminal who had already taken hostages, and ultimately saved the hostages and subdued the criminal! He has done a great service to the people! Today, we are here in Chang'an Village to specially commend this hero!"

After he finished speaking, the villagers were stunned, wondering what was going on, as they had never heard of it.

Then, Chen Linlin, a member of the special police squad, solemnly narrated the events, which were indeed the real experiences of Zhao Zhiqiang, except for the part where he fought with her!

The crowd was in an uproar, but few dared to whisper.

"Perhaps you don't know why this person was arrested on the scene? It's because he paid someone to harm Zhao Zhiqiang, offering 100,000 yuan to cripple him!"

Ah!

What?

Good heavens!

The crowd immediately erupted like a bomb had been thrown!

"Damn, you can't drag me into your death wish!" Zhao Guangshen, furious, cursed and fainted to the ground!

"It turns out it was him, what a heartless person! A villager who would do such a thing!"

"Exactly! Just a village chief, and he wants to take someone's life? I never even considered supporting him!"

"100,000 yuan for legs, is this even human? Even if they had some grudges, they were trivial matters!"

"The Zhao family's face, where will they put it now?" The Zhang family members added fuel to the fire!

The old police officer coughed a few times, and the crowd quieted down.

"To commend Comrade Zhao Zhiqiang, the city bureau has specially awarded him the title of 'New Era Hero of Righteousness' and has sent a 50,000 yuan reward to the village!"

As he finished speaking, the prepared plaques, trophies, and cash were brought up one by one.

Ordinary people usually treated the police with awe, but today was different.

Seeing Zhao Tiejun being arrested by the police and Zhao Zhiqiang receiving an award before the government officials, the villagers felt envy, envy, and more envy.

"Quick, there's still a string of firecrackers at the village committee. Wu Bing, go set them off, it's a celebration!" Zhang Weifa said with a smile.

"Wait."

Huh?

Who else is stopping it?

Looking in the direction of the voice.

Deputy Director Nan's eyes lit up!

"Director Shui!"

He quickly walked a few steps and greeted her first.

Others didn't recognize the new faces, and were surprised, wondering which hospital director this was.

Jiang Han saw her mother come and knew why she was here, but didn't come out to greet her.

The dignified and kind Director Shui humbly shook hands with Deputy Director Nan.

"Director Nan, I'm also here to present an honor plaque to Comrade Zhao Zhiqiang!"

Then, Director Shui walked to the wooden table, briefly explained the reason, and the staff brought the handmade plaque made by the children of the welfare home. The dozens of young hearts, in the cold wind, looked like dancing flames!

The villagers were moved.

At the same time, they had to reassess Zhao Zhiqiang's character, ability, and strength.

This kid has a good heart. Just as he said, his actions match his words.

This kid has the ability. In less than half a month since returning home, he earned so much money that he even donated 500,000 yuan to the welfare home, and it's said he gave 50,000 yuan to a stranger in the hospital. How could he have money to give others without the ability to earn it?

Look, all these people are here for Zhiqiang!

Having connections in the capital, it's easier to be an official.

The simple hearts of the villagers were clear: the more capable people in their village, the more benefits they could get from the country.

Although Director Shui of the welfare home was not a big official, the fact that Zhao Zhiqiang had connections with the welfare home and the police personally came to present the award...

Director Shui personally handed the plaque to Zhao Zhiqiang, looking at him as if he were a child from the welfare home.

Zhao Zhiqiang was a bit confused; wasn't it supposed to be low-key?

It seems it can't be low-key anymore.

Facing the interview from the Linzhou Life Channel, Zhao Zhiqiang shyly said only two sentences.

"As long as I have the ability, I will lead our whole village to prosperity. As long as I have the ability, I will do my best to help those in need."

Deputy Director Nan tightly held Zhao Zhiqiang's hand and said, "Young man, your skills are really impressive! To defeat Captain Chen, you must be one of the best in Linzhou!"

Chen Linlin was standing nearby.

She felt frustrated.

Thinking about having to present flowers to this guy, she felt even more annoyed.

But, he really did act bravely, and there was nothing to criticize. She just wanted to find an opportunity to fight him again!

Gu Meiyun didn't expect that this teacher Zhao was the one who caught the criminal and saved the people! This guy is really... capable!

Director Shui didn't say much, but Zhao Zhiqiang noticed that Jiang Han's mother was looking at him differently.

...

After the two groups of people praised him and left with the honors and rewards, the main leaders from the district, including Gu Meiyun, didn't leave because a new situation had arisen in the election. Zhao Tiejun was gone, Fu Jinghua had withdrawn and supported Zhao Zhiqiang, leaving only two candidates. The villagers' opinions were already clear.

After Secretary Zeng Xiaofeng of the street arrived, Gu Meiyun reminded him of the situation. There was no need to compare the sponsorship points anymore, as 70 million yuan was a lot, and Zhang Jike couldn't raise it even if he tried for another month.

The district, street, and village committee members discussed and, after consulting with the representatives of each group, immediately prepared to hold the candidate vote.

The villagers agreed, as it was the New Year, and they didn't want to prolong the process. It was now just between Zhang Jike and Zhao Zhiqiang, so they might as well finish the election and get it over with.

The ballots were already prepared half a month ago. Hu Jun, Tian Xiuqing, Ma Bo, and other old village committee members distributed them to the representatives, who then distributed them to each household. Since more than half of the voters were not present, an urgent notice was issued, and the absent voters were asked to have their family members vote on their behalf...

Unexpectedly, when they heard that the vote was happening today, more than ten elderly people from the village's nursing home returned to vote. Led by Teacher Liu Zhanfu and assisted by Zhu Zhijun, they hired several taxis to drive directly to the entrance.

"We're here to vote for Daxiang!" The elderly, over 70 years old, shakily came to collect their ballots. They all had Chang'an Village household registration, so they naturally had the right to vote.

After Zhao Zhiqiang cast his vote, he went into the meeting room with Mei Jun, Liu Shuang, and others to wait for the election results.

Zhu Zhijun, seeing the ballot, remembered that he had something in his hand. He quickly took out his phone, found the video, and pulled Zhao Zhiqiang aside to show him.

Zhao Zhiqiang watched and smiled, "Put it away, it's no longer needed. Zhao Tiejun is likely to spend some time in jail. Those who bring disaster upon themselves cannot live, and that's exactly what he is."

Zhu Zhijun then heard that the police had just commended Brother Qiang and arrested Zhao Tiejun, who had hired someone to harm him, reducing the four candidates to two...

Voting, counting!

Zhao Zhiqiang made a strong advance, winning 1,400 votes out of 2,000 valid votes from a total of 2,300 voters, and was elected as the new village chief of this term without controversy.

Zhang Jike, with a bitter face, admitted defeat, but he was still a village official appointed by the higher authorities and remained as the deputy chief. Unfortunately, he lost face this time!

The happiest, of course, was Hua Xuemei, who had been sitting quietly listening. Her husband, Zhao Jincai, sitting next to her, was the most surprised.

"Damn, is this really my son?"

The huge changes of the morning completely overturned Zhao Jincai's impression of his son!

He couldn't believe this was his son!

Not to mention the many officials praising him, even the village committee members now called him Uncle Zhao or Brother Zhao, and no one called him "Old Sluggish" anymore!

...

Zhao Zhigang had already jumped out to congratulate his brother, and far away, Li Bingxiang, the daughter of Lan Baihe, was looking at him with big, bright eyes, standing out.

Jiang Han was busy, sitting there and constantly recording, verifying the vote count and ballot situation, but she still found time to glance at Zhao Zhiqiang, who was discussing something with a group of businessmen on a self-drawn map in the meeting room.

Meanwhile, the Zhao family, due to Zhao Tiejun's arrest and not even getting to vote, gathered at Zhao Guangshen's house, discussing how to get Zhao Tiejun out.

"Alas, what a disappointment!" Zhao Guangshen sighed helplessly.

...

1:00 PM.

The official vote count, after being reported to the district by the street, was announced.

The district, street, and villagers all came forward to congratulate Zhao Zhiqiang.

Gu Meiyun personally announced the election results, shook hands to congratulate him, followed by Pang Wenxian and others, then Secretary Zeng Xiaofeng of the street, Secretary Xu Shulin of the Political and Legal Affairs Committee, Jiang Han, and other colleagues from the village committee.

Some villagers gathered around Zhao Jincai, praising Zhao Zhiqiang and complimenting Zhao Jincai for having a good son!

The women gathered around Hua Xuemei, laughing and praising her non-stop.

Miao Cuifhua couldn't stand it and left the scene before the vote, hiding at home and mysteriously beating her son, "I told you not to be shameless, what are you doing around **?"

In the village chief's office.

Gu Meiyun was alone with Zhao Zhiqiang.

"Teacher Zhao, I'm curious, why did you want to be the village chief?"

Zhao Zhiqiang smiled, "I grew up here, and if I have the ability, I want to help the villagers prosper."

Gu Meiyun's clear face lit up, "You, aren't you a doctor?"

"Me? Did I say I was a doctor? But, Old Lin did teach me some medical skills. Ha ha." Zhao Zhiqiang smiled, "Secretary Gu, please support the work of Chang'an Village in the future!"

"Ha ha, I see, the work, it's fine, it's fine." Gu Meiyun suddenly remembered the thought that flashed in her mind that day.

"I'm leaving, the village work needs to be done quickly. Since you're in office, the first task is to arrange the demolition of the two streets."

Gu Meiyun got up, said nothing more, and walked out in her small leather shoes. Even the street and village committee members who invited her to lunch didn't stop her. As she left, all the district leaders followed, and the main leaders of the street also left.

"Brother Qiang, we need to treat everyone!" Tang Gun was already dancing with joy.

Immediately, many villagers who had a good relationship with Zhao Zhiqiang or wanted to build connections gathered around.

"Ha ha! Everyone to the Jinzun Hotel! This time, we're treating everyone, and we won't leave until we're drunk!" Mei Jun shouted. This was a ready-made favor...

"Put it on my tab, I have to pay for it myself, let's go." Zhao Zhiqiang raised his arm, pulled the old village chief who had been busy all morning without eating, and stuffed him into Mei's car.

"This damn, how many people are there, Qiang, you can't let all these people eat, can you?" Zhang Weifa looked at the crowd of people on motorcycles and bicycles, feeling a bit scared.

Mei Jun laughed, "Ha ha, Secretary Zhang, we said it's our Jinzun treating the new village chief, you don't have to pay anything. Besides, it won't cost much, don't worry!"

We've already given 5 million, what's another 100,000 or 80,000? To win people's hearts, you have to be sincere. If this small matter made the master hesitate, then the time he spent standing there would be wasted.