Chapter 25

Xiao Bing and his companions were moved to a new cell, which was filled with food—chicken, duck, fish, and white wine. Xiao Bing and Erhuo were tearing into chicken legs and drinking white wine in large gulps, while the four burly men were massaging Xiao Bing's legs, feet, and back, and scratching his itches. After Xiao Bing reconnected their arms, these four men treated him like a father.

Xiao Bing took another big gulp of white wine and pointed at the four men, laughing loudly, "Look, I told you that you were here to massage my legs, feet, and back, and scratch my itches, but you didn't admit it."

"Yes, yes," one of the burly men said cautiously, smiling, "We are here to serve Brother Bing, it's our honor."

Xiao Bing smiled, "Do you want to eat meat and drink wine too?"

The burly man glanced at the roasted chicken, stewed fish, and roasted duck on the plate, swallowed his saliva, and smiled, "How dare we?"

"Stop talking nonsense, stop massaging, all of you sit down. Eat and drink, don't be so polite. If anyone is polite, I'll crush their balls!"

The four men stopped their actions. Xiao Bing kicked one of them and scolded, "What are you standing there for? Eat!"

"Oh, oh, thank you, Brother Bing, thank you, Brother Bing." These men were extremely excited. They had been locked up for over two months, and they rarely saw any meat, let alone drink. They had never been treated like this. After getting permission, they all started to eat, and seeing that Xiao Bing wasn't angry, they began to eat greedily. Xiao Bing gave them two bottles of white wine.

One of the men said loudly, "Brother Bing, damn it, if we had known you were such a heroic man, we wouldn't have listened to their instigation. We were all used by those corrupt officials."

Xiao Bing smiled, "You're not here because of my heroism, but because you can't beat me, right?"

The burly men were a bit embarrassed and smiled awkwardly, "That's right, Brother Bing is really good at fighting. If we follow you, it won't take long for you to become the boss of Jiangcheng."

Xiao Bing smiled, but his tone suddenly became stern, "Do you want to be in the underworld? You will eventually leave here. If you do evil outside, don't blame me for breaking your arms and legs."

The four men shivered and quickly said, "No, no."

Xiao Bing said seriously, "I'm locked up here, but that doesn't mean I'm a worm that undermines national peace!"

Xiao Bing took a big gulp of wine, his eyes turned cold and terrifying, and he said word by word, "I act differently from those police. If I find out who does evil and harms the country, I will eliminate them without hesitation..."

The temperature in the cell seemed to drop suddenly. The four burly men, except for the silly Erhuo, felt as if they were about to freeze. They quickly took a few sips of wine to warm themselves.

Xiao Bing smiled, "Alright, let's not talk about depressing things. Erhuo, why are you here? I don't think you're the type to do bad things."

Erhuo put down the chicken leg and looked angry, saying resentfully, "I've been saying they caught the wrong person. I came from my hometown to the city, and on the bus, I saw a girl being touched by a man. I thought it was unfair, so I went to stop it. Later, the girl hugged me and said I sexually harassed her."

Xiao Bing couldn't help but laugh, "That does sound unfair."

"I also think it's unfair. I told the police I was innocent. I've never even touched a girl's hand in my village, let alone a beautiful girl. Besides, the village chief said that since I came out, I shouldn't disgrace the village. I may be silly, but I'm not stupid. I wouldn't do such a disgraceful thing!"

One of the burly men laughed, "Brother Bing, I know what happened. The girl was probably a thief. There are such theft gangs now. The girl lures people on the bus, and someone steals their money. Brother Erhuo was well-intentioned, but he ruined their business and offended them, so they framed him."

Xiao Bing nodded and frowned, "The social climate is being corrupted by such people."

Erhuo said angrily, "Later, they didn't believe me and said I would be charged with attempted rape..."

Xiao Bing asked, "Attempted rape?"

"Yes, yes, that's what they said. Today, they suddenly found me and said you were a rapist who killed a girl. If I could break one of your legs, they would let me go. Now I don't believe it. I can tell you're a good person!"

One of the burly men said, "There must be someone in the police station who took a bribe from the theft gang. Those who dare to steal in a group must have connections in the police station."

Xiao Bing slapped the table, his eyes flashing with a fierce light, "These bastards, as law enforcement, they don't enforce the law fairly. They want to convict you based on a woman's word. Corrupt officials and businessmen, what's the difference between them and bloodsuckers and worms!"

Another burly man said, "There are good people too. I heard that the deputy director here is very upright and doesn't get along with the chief. He doesn't give gifts or flatter, so he's always been frustrated."

Xiao Bing's eyes glinted, and he didn't know what he was thinking.

They ate, drank, and laughed. After a few bottles of wine, the burly men became more relaxed and eventually lay down to sleep.

The next day, Chang Huai'an had just sat down in his office when he called the head of the detention center. The head of the detention center was Jiang Wenhui, who was in his thirties and had been promoted by Chang Huai'an. After Jiang Wenhui entered, Chang Huai'an pointed to a chair and said, "Sit down and talk."

Jiang Wenhui was a bit uneasy but still sat down.

Chang Huai'an asked, "How did it go? Did anyone die?"

Jiang Wenhui's face was grim, and Chang Huai'an's expression changed slightly, "You didn't kill him, did you?"

"No... not that, but... but this morning I went to check, and the boy was fine. I heard... I heard that the people I arranged to go in last night were all beaten up by him."

"What?" Chang Huai'an was furious, "How did you guarantee it with such confidence? I've already put him on your chopping block, and you can't even handle a fish? Do you still want to be the head of the detention center?"

Jiang Wenhui wiped his cold sweat and said awkwardly, "I didn't expect it, Chief Chang. A few days ago, we had a skilled person in the detention center. He beat up a few bullies as soon as he arrived. I thought he was very skilled, so I arranged for him to go in, but I didn't expect... I didn't expect that Xiao Bing was so good at fighting. This morning, I went to check, and the detention center was almost torn apart by him."

Chang Huai'an frowned slightly, and Jiang Wenhui said, "Xiao Bing also said... also said..."

Chang Huai'an asked, "What else did he say?"

"He said to come and see him, otherwise... otherwise you won't be the chief anymore!"

Chang Huai'an slapped the desk, furious, "Ridiculous, what does he think he is? Jiang Wenhui, listen to me. No matter what method you use, you must break his leg. Otherwise, you won't be the head of the detention center. That's it, you can go."

Jiang Wenhui got up, looking depressed, and respectfully left.

Chang Huai'an sat there, feeling very angry. But after calming down and thinking about what Xiao Bing had said through Jiang Wenhui, Chang Huai'an felt uneasy. After interacting with Xiao Bing, he felt that Xiao Bing was not an ordinary person. If he really had some means...

Thinking about this, Chang Huai'an couldn't sit still. He picked up his phone and dialed directly. After the call was connected, Chang Huai'an said solemnly, "Hello, Wenhui, arrange a time for me. Yes... I want to see him tonight."

"Okay, I understand, I'll arrange it."

Chang Huai'an hung up the phone with a mixed expression, "Xiao Bing, threatening me, what do you base it on?"

Xiao Bing was lying in the cell, but the first person to visit him was not Chang Huai'an, but Su Xiaoxiao.

Xiao Bing and Su Xiaoxiao met in a separate room. According to the rules, the meeting could not exceed half an hour, and there were two police officers from the detention center monitoring the room.

After they met, they sat down facing each other. Su Xiaoxiao said with concern, "I've contacted a lawyer for you. Are you okay here? Have they bullied you?"

Xiao Bing smiled indifferently, "I've always been the one bullying others. Oh, by the way, has anyone come to the noodle shop looking for me?"

Xiao Bing was a bit worried about Yezi, afraid that she would be anxious if she knew the current situation.

"I don't know," Su Xiaoxiao shook her head, "I haven't been to the noodle shop today."

"Oh, then there shouldn't be anyone," Xiao Bing smiled, "I'm fine here. They treated me with meat and wine last night, and I even drank. It's more comfortable than outside, so don't worry."

Su Xiaoxiao said, "You're still joking at this time. But don't think I'm worried about you. It's just that this matter is partly because of my family. Because of my mother's illness, you completely offended Xie, and he framed you. I just feel guilty. Besides, my mother is in the hospital, and no one can make the signature noodles at the noodle shop, so we need you..."

As Su Xiaoxiao spoke, she felt less confident.

Xiao Bing whispered, "I understand, I understand. You're not worried about me at all, just guilty, right?"

"You know it," Su Xiaoxiao said with concern, "Although I've contacted a lawyer for you, this matter is complicated. Do you have any clues to provide me?"

Xiao Bing smiled, "Actually, it's quite simple. I will definitely be out in two days! Oh, by the way, I forgot to tell you something. I've prepared your exam materials and put them on a USB drive in my bag. You can find it when you get home..."

Su Xiaoxiao was initially stunned, and her eyes showed a thoughtful look.

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