Chapter 10

"Your decision is not up to you! Your girlfriend is great, she has been talking about the incident on the radio, and now someone must take the blame! Moreover, the students at your university are very agitated, and a demonstration will start in a few hours. If we don't satisfy them, the situation will not be resolved."

Hou Liguo, who had finally found an opportunity to make Wang Ming feel helpless, naturally wouldn't let it go easily. Although he was somewhat frustrated when making this decision, he now admired his own choice. If he couldn't deal with Wang Ming, making his girlfriend lose face was also a good option.

Wang Ming felt a bit dazed.

Guan Ying had spoken out; didn't she realize how much damage this would do to her reputation? How many rumors would spread, how many people would maliciously speculate, and how many would defame her? Had she not considered these things at all?

On the other hand, the student demonstration was not unexpected by Wang Ming. Lin Hao had a reckless streak, and he must have understood that only by making a big fuss could he have a chance to clear his name. A demonstration was undoubtedly the best way! The influence of a university student demonstration was significant, and the government officials were very clear about it. To avoid criticism, they would thoroughly investigate the case, regardless of whether they wanted to or not.

At this point, only if Wang Ming and Guan Ying confessed would Hou Lixuan have a chance to get away, and Hou Liguo would not be implicated. This was the real reason he had come to see Wang Ming personally. It seemed that even if Wang Ming hadn't made the call, he would eventually choose to abandon Yang Yang.

From this, it was clear that Hou Liguo had been testing him. He had undoubtedly succeeded in revealing Wang Ming's bottom card, but he had also failed, as this card was bigger than he had imagined!

"You're worthy of being the district chief, impressive!" Wang Ming said with a serious tone.

Hou Liguo adjusted his glasses: "You're not bad either, you've surprised me!"

Wang Ming smiled ambiguously: "Let Yang Yang take the blame as you said! But I want those few people at the police station to be held responsible!"

Hou Liguo frowned: "The two police officers who responded will be suspended!"

Wang Ming looked up at Hou Liguo. Suspension was not a punishment for the two police officers; getting promoted after the storm passed was just a word from Hou Liguo. Ma Lianyun was the chief, and Hou Liguo wouldn't let him go. If the tiger couldn't be moved, he would start with the lackeys, one by one.

"The police officer surnamed Wu must be dismissed!" Wang Ming said firmly.

Hou Liguo understood that Wang Ming wouldn't agree without some cost. The anger from being locked in the small room needed to be vented. Besides, he had to give an account to Old Cao. He wasn't afraid of the Cao family, but he didn't want to offend them, especially Old Cao's son, who was rising rapidly.

"Alright, he will be removed from the police force!" Hou Liguo agreed after weighing the pros and cons.

Wang Ming was about to say more, but Hou Liguo interrupted: "Enough, don't push me! Old Cao won't always help you!"

Wang Ming's eyes narrowed; Hou Liguo had hit the key point. Unlike the Hou family, who unconditionally helped Hou Liguo and Hou Lixuan, Old Cao's help was limited. Otherwise, in his previous life, Old Cao wouldn't have just arranged a job for him.

However, Wang Ming still insisted: "One last condition, this is between us, don't involve others!"

Hou Liguo's eyes narrowed, a strange light flickering in them: "First, you don't want to rely on family influence, and now you want to limit this to just between us. It seems you don't want this to end so easily!"

Wang Ming sneered: "I said it's over, would your brother agree? Would you agree? This is my bottom line. If you want to deal with me, come at me directly. I'm not afraid of anyone! If anyone goes after my family or friends, I'll do anything!"

Hou Liguo looked at Wang Ming with a dark expression, then smiled after a long pause: "Good, very good! Wang Ming, I'll remember you!" He stood up and walked to the door, not looking back: "As for the follow-up, you're not qualified to handle it. Hou Lixuan will let you know that the Hou family is not to be trifled with."

Wang Ming, seeing Hou Liguo about to leave, said in surprise: "Hey, aren't you going to let me out? The demonstration starts tomorrow morning!"

"Not yet! How can you have a reason to deal with those people if you don't stay overnight!" Hou Liguo laughed smugly, finally turning the tables after a night of frustration.

Soon after Hou Liguo left, Little Wu came in and re-cuffed Wang Ming to the radiator. Wang Ming didn't care about this small police officer who didn't know his place; if he was going to be a dog, he should have the awareness of a dog.

Calmly, Wang Ming muttered to himself: "Hou Lixuan, Gao Guo, Ma Lianyun, there are only three of you left. I'll settle accounts with you one by one when I get out. I'll make you regret it!"

The sky gradually brightened, and more and more people gathered on the playground of Linji University. Lin Hao, Cen Wei, Guan Ying, Tian Nina, Wei Wei, and others stood on the stage, looking at the crowd below. Everyone showed signs of nervousness; this was a grand scene, something they might never experience in their lives.

"Guan Ying, how many people will there be?" Guan Ying asked worriedly.

Lin Hao said confidently: "Sister, don't worry, a few thousand is no problem. According to my estimate, there will be ten thousand in the end!"

Everyone looked surprised, and Cen Wei was a bit worried: "Lin Hao, is this okay? I'm afraid Gao Guo will cause trouble for you afterward!"

Lin Hao said nonchalantly: "Let him! This is the grand scene I've been looking forward to for a long time. Just thinking about it makes me excited. If I can make such a big impact in my university life, even being expelled would be worth it!"

Guan Ying tugged at Cen Wei's arm: "Teacher Cen, Wang Ming said Lin Hao has a risky streak. He must have considered the consequences when he asked you to contact Lin Hao!"

Cen Wei shook her head helplessly: "After being your counselor for so long, I realize I never truly understood any of you!"

Guan Ying said: "I feel the same. You can't judge people by their appearance!"

Hearing Guan Ying's sigh, everyone fell silent for a moment. Indeed, they had judged people by their appearance. Understanding someone was so difficult!

The clock pointed to eight, and after a break, Shi Xiaozhi's voice came over the radio again, this time a bit hoarse: "Classmates, it's time to set off. What are you waiting for? Let's use our youth and passion to fight for justice!"

"Good job, the broadcaster!" Lin Hao praised.

Everyone nodded in agreement. The live broadcast had been going on for over ten hours, and Shi Xiaozhi had been persisting, hardly resting. The large number of participants in the demonstration was largely due to her efforts.

Cen Wei said: "Let's thank her after we rescue Wang Ming. Lin Hao, it's time!"

Guan Ying looked at the witnesses in the distance and Tian Nina, who was following her, feeling a surge of hope. With their testimonies, no one could distort the truth!

Seeing no objections from the two, Lin Hao walked to the side, raised the bright red Five-Star Red Flag, and shouted: "Set off!"

Behind him were the student council members, holding white banners with black letters, closely following Lin Hao. Guan Ying and the others waved their fists and shouted slogans.

In Gao Guo's office, seeing this scene, he shook his head angrily and called Hou Liguo: "District Chief Hou, they've set off!"

"How many people?" Hou Liguo asked.

Gao Guo's voice was low: "I estimate over two thousand!"

Hou Liguo frowned: "Understood, come to the police station. I have some things to tell you!"

"Yes, District Chief Hou!" Gao Guo put down the phone, feeling a bit regretful. He had risked his years of good reputation, and he didn't know what the outcome would be.

When the demonstration team set off from the playground, there were only two thousand students. Many students who had been watching from the sidelines joined in, and by the time they reached the school gate, the number had exceeded five thousand. As the demonstration continued, more and more students joined.

Not only students from Linji University, but also students from other universities in the university town, such as the University of Technology, the University of Finance and Taxation, the University of Science and Technology, the Agricultural University, and the Medical University, all joined the demonstration. The crowd grew like a snowball, and by the time they reached the intersection of the university town, over ten thousand students had joined the demonstration.

In just one night, countless lives had changed, and history had taken a different path, moving further and further away!

Originally, the victim, Guan Ying, stood at the front of the demonstration, angrily shouting slogans; Yang Yang, who had once had a smooth career, sat on the hospital bed with a dead expression; Gao Guo bitterly drove to the police station; and Ma Lianyun calmly waited for the suspension notice at the police station.

When the demonstration entered the main road, the impact was astonishing!

It was around eight in the morning, and it was time for people to go to work and school. Buses, private cars, taxis, and trams all stopped, and people stared in amazement at the angry students. Memories from over a decade ago flooded the minds of the onlookers, causing more panic.

Forward, forward, forward!

As the demonstration entered the city, they sang the national anthem and marched step by step.

In front of this group, traffic police, police officers, and urban management officers watched helplessly, none of them having the courage to stop them.

When the municipal government received the news, they initially thought it was a mistake. After confirming the news through various channels, the leaders were greatly shocked.

At the emergency meeting, Party Secretary Jiang Ying and Mayor Xia Lijuan looked at each other, neither wanting to take on this hot potato. Handling it well was expected, but mishandling it could cause a bigger storm, affecting their careers. The other leaders lowered their heads, hoping not to be called upon.

"What did Linji University say?" Jiang Ying asked the Education Bureau Director Wang Changgeng.

Wang Changgeng, wiping the sweat from his forehead, said: "They said the demonstration was registered with the local police station last night! They are still investigating the other details. The problem is that students from over a dozen universities have joined, and more may join later!"

Everyone felt a headache; this was a disaster from the sky.

"Police station? Which police station?" Jiang Ying, angry, slammed the table: "Who gave them the authority to approve such a big event?"

Police Bureau Director Li Qun said: "It's the Fuan Street Police Station in Xuefu District. The police thought the students were joking and didn't report it!"

Jiang Ying was so angry he wanted to swear; was there such a thing as joking about this?

"Secretary Jiang, the priority is not to assign blame but to calm these impulsive students!" Mayor Xia Lijuan coughed.

The meeting room suddenly fell silent, and everyone lowered their heads. Only Wang Changgeng smiled bitterly, knowing he couldn't avoid it.

Just as Jiang Ying was about to call someone, his secretary ran in and whispered: "Secretary, Hou Liguo called. He's on his way to the police station and guarantees he will handle the situation on site!"

Jiang Ying was somewhat surprised and whispered a few words to Xia Lijuan before saying coldly: "Wang Changgeng, go to Linji University and find out the specific situation. Li Qun, mobilize the police to Fuan Street Police Station. Pay attention to the methods. University students are the future of the country, do you understand?"

The two agreed bitterly, feeling a sense of shared suffering.

Just as Xia Lijuan returned to her office, her secretary knocked and came in: "Mayor Xia, a Mr. Zhuang called. He said he's from Min Province!"

Xia Lijuan's heart skipped a beat: "You can go out!"

After the secretary left, Xia Lijuan dialed the number: "Hello, I'm Xia Lijuan!"

"Mayor Xia, it's me, Little Zhuang!" a loud voice came through.

"Little Zhuang, really you? You're in Chunzhang City? And call me Sister Xia, or I'll be upset!" Xia Lijuan said in surprise.

At the Fuan Street Police Station, the middle-aged man said honestly: "Yes, Sister Xia! I'm at the Fuan Street Police Station!"

Xia Lijuan blinked: "Is there something?"

"Yes, a little guy in the police station called Old Cao!" Little Zhuang said.

Xia Lijuan had a bad feeling: "Isn't it Wang Ming?"

Little Zhuang laughed dryly: "It's him!"

Xia Lijuan sighed: "I see. Wait for me there, I'm on my way!"

"Thanks, Sister Xia!" Little Zhuang said.

Putting down the phone, Xia Lijuan walked to the mirror. She saw a tall, slender, elegant, and charming woman, but her eyes no longer sparkled like a star, filled with the沧桑 (cang桑) of life. She was nearly forty, and Little Zhuang was in his early thirties. She wondered if he still remembered her!

After dressing up, Xia Lijuan went to Jiang Ying's office: "Secretary Jiang, I'll go to the scene. Little Hou is young and can't let the conflict escalate."

Jiang Ying was surprised by Xia Lijuan's initiative. Everyone was avoiding this, so why was she volunteering?

But for him, this was a good thing. He nodded: "Be careful!"

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