Chapter 74: Confrontation

"No, we must leave together!" Ye Fengling insisted.

The police station chief disagreed, "Letting you go is already a big favor, the others absolutely cannot leave!"

"Are you sure about this?" Ye Fengling countered.

The police station chief glared, "Is letting you go not enough?"

"I warn you, this is illegal. If you insist on doing this, I can make sure you lose your position!" Ye Fengling warned, her eyes narrowing.

Wang Jian, seeing the police station chief was about to detain them, also became angry, "I am a county People's Congress representative, detaining me requires approval from the People's Congress!"

Wang Jian had become a county People's Congress representative after becoming the township chief, and he was not lying to the police station chief.

The police station chief's head ached even more upon hearing this. Detaining a People's Congress representative was no small matter, so he hurriedly reported to the bureau chief. After a long time, he came out and said, "You officials can go, but the non-officials must stay!"

The only non-officials were Lü Jun and Chen Yu. Detaining Chen Yu, who hadn't even lifted a hand, was really unfair!

"Why should they stay? They didn't even hit anyone!" Wang Jian argued.

"Both of them were at the scene, how could they not have hit anyone? Don't push your luck, I've already been very lenient!" The police station chief refused to budge.

"Wang Township Chief, don't argue with him anymore, I'll make a call!" Ye Fengling felt the police station chief's attitude was already very firm, and words wouldn't change his mind.

After Ye Fengling walked out and returned, she told Wang Jian, "It's settled!"

Wang Jian looked at Ye Fengling doubtfully, not knowing what magic she had used.

The police station chief was also suspicious. Just as he was about to take Chen Yu and Lü Jun away, they naturally protested. In the midst of the struggle, the police station chief received another call. Seeing it was from the bureau chief, he hurriedly ran to the side to answer.

After a long time, the police station chief came back with a dark face and said, "Alright, you can all go!"

Ye Fengling immediately led everyone out of the police station, overjoyed. Wang Jian thought that the influence of people in the provincial capital was truly vast. As a township chief, he could be arrogant in his hometown, but in the provincial capital, he was just one of many.

The police station chief stood there, puzzled. The provincial public security department chief personally arranged for their release. Was he not afraid of the provincial political and legal affairs committee secretary? This was truly hard to understand!

Exiting the police station, Ye Fengling invited Wang Jian, "Wang Township Chief, you want to build a road, right? My sister Hao Li and I can take you to the transportation department!"

"That's very kind of you, Journalist Ye. I've been dreaming of building a road for the people!" Wang Jian thanked her hurriedly.

"Hehe, Wang Township Chief, don't be too formal. As a journalist, I also serve the people," Ye Fengling giggled.

Chen Yu, seeing the situation, said, "We didn't even have lunch because of this. I'll treat everyone to a meal!"

This was a rare opportunity to meet someone like Ye Fengling, and Chen Yu wanted to make a connection. He might need her help in the future, and today they were only released because of her.

Wang Jian also said, "Yes, Journalist Ye, let's have lunch together!"

Ye Fengling and Hao Li had just sat down at a restaurant to eat when this incident happened. Their stomachs were now growling, so she said, "Alright, let's have a meal together!"

They went to the restaurant, and Wang Jian called Zhao Yixuan, who was at work and couldn't come. Hao Li took the call and hung up after a few words.

At the restaurant, Ye Fengling asked Wang Jian about Jie Lianbing, what characteristics she had. Wang Jian told her that she had a mole near her ear. Ye Fengling immediately noted it down and told Wang Jian that she might visit Xianhe Township to see this woman who looked so similar.

During the meal, although it was their first meeting, they felt much closer after this shared ordeal. Wang Jian and Hao Li discussed the details of the road construction. Hao Li told him she could help secure about two million yuan, but it would need to go through the proper procedures and could only be allocated to the county, not directly to Xianhe Township. Wang Jian would need to collect the funds from the county.

Wang Jian was very happy and repeatedly thanked Hao Li, inviting her to visit Xianhe Township for an inspection and a proper thank you. Hao Li smiled and agreed.

After the meal, everyone dispersed. Ye Fengling was heading back to the provincial office of Huaxin News Agency, Hao Li to the transportation department, and Wang Jian needed to rest before going to the transportation department the next day.

As they parted, Wang Jian got into Chen Yu's car. Chen Yu sighed, "I never expected this to happen today!"

"Who knew the people in the provincial capital would be worse than us in the countryside? A meal can turn into a fight!" Wang Jian agreed.

Chen Yu laughed, "Wang Jian, your skills are really impressive. You beat five or six people with just two of you. I was scared stiff!"

Wang Jian laughed heartily, "Who asked you to be so fat? You need to exercise more, it's good for self-defense too!"

Chen Yu nodded awkwardly and frowned, "Those people won't let this go. One of them is the son of the provincial political and legal affairs committee secretary. I'm afraid of retaliation!"

This was a serious concern. Wang Jian would be fine back in the township, but Chen Yu was in danger in the provincial capital.

"Chen Yu, the other side is very powerful. Be careful when you go out!" Wang Jian said with concern.

Hearing this, Chen Yu felt uneasy. As a businessman, he hated getting involved in such matters. He regretted not backing down earlier.

Thinking about this, Chen Yu looked in the rearview mirror and saw a SUV following them, in addition to Lü Jun's car. He quickly told Wang Jian about the situation. Wang Jian looked back and confirmed it. Were they tracking Chen Yu's residence?

"Chen Yu, let's drive around and don't go back to the company!" Wang Jian said.

Wang Jian then called Lü Jun to be aware of the car behind them. Lü Jun replied, "I noticed it too, but I'm not sure. Should we split up and see if they follow?"

Wang Jian agreed and told Chen Yu to suddenly turn, while Lü Jun continued straight. The SUV indeed followed Chen Yu, and Lü Jun quickly turned around to follow the SUV.

The situation was tense. Chen Yu was driving, but his mind was racing. Wang Jian was also worried, as much of this was his fault. He couldn't just stand by and watch Chen Yu in danger.

"Can you lose them, Lü Jun?" Wang Jian called Lü Jun.

Lü Jun thought for a moment and said, "I'll try."

Following the SUV closely, Lü Jun suddenly accelerated and tried to force it to stop, allowing Chen Yu to escape. However, the SUV driver didn't seem to care and rammed Lü Jun's car. Lü Jun accelerated but was still hit. His car, a Volkswagen Santana, couldn't withstand the impact and was damaged.

It seemed the other side was getting serious. Wang Jian couldn't just watch Lü Jun in danger. Seeing a gas station ahead, Wang Jian told Chen Yu to drive there. Lü Jun followed into the gas station. The SUV also entered.

Wang Jian quickly got out to find Lü Jun. Lü Jun had also gotten out, and they walked to the SUV to ask why they were hit.

Suddenly, the SUV door opened, and a group of men with machetes rushed out. Lü Jun, startled, kicked the first man, who fell into the car and then rushed out again. Lü Jun grabbed Wang Jian and they ran.

Seeing this, Chen Yu quickly started the car to pick up Wang Jian and Lü Jun, while calling Ye Fengling to inform her of the situation.

As they were about to be caught, Chen Yu couldn't stop the car. Wang Jian and Lü Jun picked up some broken sticks nearby to defend themselves.

About seven or eight men got out of the SUV. Wang Jian, while running, hit the closest man's ankle with a stick, causing him to fall. Lü Jun turned and hit another man's head, who screamed and fell.

With two men down, the others surrounded them. Wang Jian and Lü Jun fought calmly, using the sticks like cudgels to fend off the attackers. When the attackers fell, they recognized some of them from the restaurant, but not Gong Wei.

Chen Yu also got out of the car, and a crowd gathered. Wang Jian asked one of the fallen men, "Why were you following us?"

The man groaned, "The boss told us to."

"Is your boss Gong Wei?" Wang Jian asked.

"Our boss is not Gong Wei, Gong Wei is our employer!" the man replied.

Wang Jian was confused, "Explain clearly!"

"Our boss follows Gong Wei's orders, Gong Wei is the big boss!" the man explained.

As they were talking, sirens sounded, and several police cars arrived. The police controlled Wang Jian and the others along with the attackers.

Soon, Ye Fengling arrived and explained the situation to the police. Wang Jian and Lü Jun were then released.

The police took the injured attackers away, and Ye Fengling smiled, "Wang Township Chief, your skills are amazing, you subdued so many people!"

Wang Jian said seriously, "The security in the provincial capital is terrible. They attacked us in broad daylight with machetes!"

"Wang Township Chief, you're right. I'll report this to the leadership and have the provincial government improve the security situation. What happened today is too serious!" Ye Fengling nodded firmly.

"I asked those men, and it turns out Gong Wei was behind this. These officials' children are truly despicable!" Wang Jian had no good feelings about such corrupt officials' children.

Looking at Wang Jian, Ye Fengling nodded again firmly.