Chapter 79

When the morning sunlight filtered through the window, Cheng Jemin groggily opened his eyes. His head was buzzing, and a feeling of nausea kept assaulting his nerves.

This Liu Tairan, he really drinks too much, Cheng Jemin recalled. He and Liu Tairan seemed to have drunk two bottles of liquor yesterday, which was a liter per person.

He splashed his face with cold water, and only then did he feel much more清醒. Looking in the mirror, Cheng Jemin noticed his hair was a mess, like a bird's nest. He resolved never to drink so much again.

After tidying up, Cheng Jemin suddenly thought of Gu Xixi. I wonder what Xixi is doing. Cheng Jemin suddenly really wanted the kind of mobile phone that could make video calls at any time, as recorded in his diary.

After a warm bowl of tofu pudding on a small street, Cheng Jemin felt invigorated. Checking the time, he headed toward the guesthouse where Liu Tairan and the others were staying, as he had planned the day before.

When he arrived at the guesthouse, Li Tonghuai and Zhang Chu were standing at the entrance smoking. Seeing Cheng Jemin approach, a hint of impatience flashed in Li Tonghuai's eyes, but he was well-versed in social graces and didn't show it. Many things were better left unsaid as long as he understood them. After all, Cheng Jemin had come to help, and he couldn't be too harsh.

"Jemin is here," Li Tonghuai said indifferently.

Zhang Chu, looking at the young Cheng Jemin, was annoyed by the young man's lack of usefulness, but his attitude was friendly. He quickly took out a cigarette and offered it to Cheng Jemin, saying, "Director Cheng, my brother and I were just talking about you. Your drinking capacity is really impressive. Yesterday, Director Liu couldn't even walk after drinking."

Cheng Jemin took the cigarette and smiled, "Where is Director Liu?"

"He went to the police station to find an acquaintance!" Zhang Chu glanced at his sullen cousin and replied softly.

Just as Cheng Jemin and Zhang Chu were chatting, they saw Liu Tairan staggering over. Although Liu Tairan was still dressed neatly, his walking posture showed that he hadn't fully sobered up from last night's drinking.

Seeing Liu Tairan's state, Cheng Jemin secretly chuckled. You forced me to drink, but it turns out your capacity isn't much better.

"Director Liu, how did it go?" Li Tonghuai was the first to greet him, his face full of urgency.

Liu Tairan sighed and cursed, "That Xiao He said he had something to do, making all sorts of excuses. Damn it, I'll see if he still comes to me for help in the future!"

Li Tonghuai's face turned red. He had become a deputy township chief for a reason, and he was adept at dealing with people. Although Liu Tairan was cursing his friend, the friend's behavior clearly told him that the problem was unsolvable.

"Brother, what should we do today?" Zhang Chu asked softly, looking at Li Tonghuai's dark face.

Li Tonghuai stomped his foot, "Time is pressing, and a living person can't be held back by a little urine. Even without an introduction, I have to go there."

Zhang Chu opened his mouth but said nothing. Liu Tairan, however, looked impatient.

As the deputy chief of the township police station, Liu Tairan's rank was not high, but he was used to being pampered in Kuanyang Township and rarely had to beg for help.

Now, following Li Tonghuai, it was clear he was putting on a friendly face to a cold reception. He might not even get that, and he certainly didn't want to go.

"Director Liu, we need your help to make this trip," Li Tonghuai knew that as a deputy township chief, his position was not very useful here, but Liu Tairan's police identity might help.

Although Liu Tairan was unhappy, he agreed, "Director Li, no problem, let's go together."

Cheng Jemin observed Liu Tairan's behavior, thinking that Liu Tairan was a rough but shrewd person, and with their connection, he could be a valuable support in Kuanyang Township.

From the guesthouse to where Zhang Chu was working, it was a ten-mile distance. To save time, Li Tonghuai rented a taxi.

Twenty minutes later, the car arrived at a newly decorated five-story building. Zhang Chu got out first, "Cousin, this is where we work. Mr. Jia's office is on the second floor."

"Let's go," Li Tonghuai glanced at the building and headed for the entrance.

"Hey, what are you guys doing here?" A young man in a security uniform stepped forward to block them as they were about to enter.

Zhang Chu quickly took out a cigarette, "Brother, I'm Xiao Zhang, working here. We need to see Mr. Jia."

The security guard took the cigarette, looked at Zhang Chu, and sneered, "Oh, I thought who it was, it's Zhang Chu. You changed your clothes, and I didn't recognize you!"

"I'm telling you, Mr. Jia is busy. By the way, I advise you not to run around anymore. Mr. Jia has already said that he will make your friend stay in there for a few years. You should know your place. Daring to act tough in front of Mr. Jia, causing our brothers to be scolded, you really don't know your limits!"

Zhang Chu quickly lit the security guard's cigarette with a lighter, "Brother, my friend is a bit hotheaded and accidentally hurt Mr. Jia. His father is here to apologize to Mr. Jia."

Li Tonghuai, hearing Zhang Chu mention him, hurriedly smiled at the security guard.

The security guard didn't care about Li Tonghuai's smile, snorted, and said, "You really raised a good son!"

Li Tonghuai was a respected figure in the township, but now he was being scolded by a security guard like a third-rate person. Although he was angry, he couldn't say anything.

After Zhang Chu secretly slipped a pack of cigarettes into the security guard's hand, the guard reluctantly said, "Alright, wait here, I'll go report to Mr. Jia."

"Damn, what a guy!" As a police officer, Liu Tairan naturally looked down on the security guard. Now, he had been taught a lesson by a security guard, which made him unhappy.

Li Tonghuai handed Liu Tairan a cigarette, "Director Liu, for the sake of the child, we have to endure this."

"If it weren't for you, Director Li, I would really teach that guy a lesson," Liu Tairan lit the cigarette and said angrily.

Cheng Jemin, however, was thinking about the scene where Liu Tairan had taken Jiang San'er on a long walk in the Kuanyang Township market. He thought, if this guy falls into Old Liu's hands, who knows what he'll do!

Li Tonghuai and Zhang Chu had no interest in talking and were eagerly waiting for the security guard. But after five minutes, the security guard still hadn't returned.

Damn, it only takes a minute to report from the first to the second floor. The four of them were smart and understood that they were being deliberately ignored.

After exchanging a few words with Liu Tairan, Cheng Jemin looked around the newly decorated building and asked Zhang Chu a few questions. Li Tonghuai squatted in the corner, smoking silently.

People kept coming in and out of the stairwell, casting curious glances at the four standing at the entrance. Some seemed to recognize Zhang Chu and said, "Hey, isn't that Xiao Zhang? I heard you're getting more and more powerful!"

An hour passed, and Liu Tairan became impatient, but Cheng Jemin held him back.

"Mr. Jia, it's me, Zhang Chu!" Just as Cheng Jemin and Liu Tairan were chatting, Zhang Chu suddenly ran to the stairwell and greeted a group of people coming down.

From his position, Cheng Jemin could clearly see the group. The one in front was a short, fat man wearing a black overcoat, which seemed out of place, as the hem almost touched the ground.

Compared to the black overcoat, more ridiculous was the white bandage on his forehead. This injury was probably caused by Li Tonghuai's son.

"Hey, isn't that Mr. Zhang? What, are you here to ask for your wages again?" The short, fat man looked at Zhang Chu arrogantly and said to someone behind him, "Li Si, how are you doing as the security chief? Letting these people stand at our company entrance, isn't that damaging our company's image?"

Li Si immediately stepped forward and waved at the nearby security guards, "What are you standing there for? Get rid of these riffraff!"

"Mr. Jia, I'm Li Zhongren's father. The child is young and doesn't know any better. Please be lenient and let him off this time. Whatever punishment you want, I will do my best to satisfy you!" Li Tonghuai quickly approached Mr. Jia and said cautiously.

"You're Li Zhongren's father? Hmph, what a fine son you've raised! As the saying goes, if a child is not taught, it is the father's fault. Since you can't teach your son, let the law do it for you!" Mr. Jia pushed Li Tonghuai away and said, "I have things to do, go away."

"Mr. Jia, that..."

The security guards rushed over and grabbed Li Tonghuai, dragging him away.

"Go home. I'm telling you, your son has caused me a minor injury. He won't get out of this without spending a few years in there!" Mr. Jia said and walked downstairs.

Seeing Mr. Jia about to leave, Cheng Jemin called out loudly, "Mr. Jia, I am the deputy township chief of Kuanyang Township. I came to discuss Li Zhongren's matter with you."

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