Chapter 32 of 100

Chapter 32

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Wang Xiaoqiang was amused by Xia Sanwa's words and retorted, "Uncle Sanwa, if I weren't Xiaoqiang, would I come to save you?"

Xia Sanwa nodded like a chick pecking at rice, "That's true, that's true. If it were someone else, they really wouldn't come to save me..."

As Xia Sanwa spoke, he lowered his head in shame.

The fight seemed to have taken a long time, but in reality, it had only lasted about ten minutes. Wang Xiaoqiang, fearing that Liu Juyi would be worried and call Old Tang, pulled Xia Sanwa and said, "Don't just stand there, this is their territory!"

He then dragged Xia Sanwa out of the alley as if he were a chick.

Just as the two walked out of the alley, Guo Biao and Hua Tianlong, enduring the burning pain on their bodies, came together and glared at Wang Xiaoqiang's back with vicious eyes. Hua Tianlong said resentfully, "We can't just let them go, Guo Biao, call your uncle and tell him we were beaten by a country bumpkin. Have your uncle arrest him and charge him with intentional injury... Once we get to the police station, we'll deal with him..."

"Brother Long, it's a strict crackdown on public security now. I'm afraid things will get out of hand..."

Before Guo Biao finished speaking, Hua Tianlong said disdainfully, "You're too timid. A country bumpkin, with no money and no background, even if he can fight a bit, he'll still be at our mercy once we get him to the station. Besides, there's still my cousin!"

Thinking of Hua Tianlong's cousin, Chu Zhaohui, who was the deputy captain of the public security team, Guo Biao's courage immediately grew. A police station chief and a deputy captain of the public security team, dealing with a poor country boy would be like playing a game. He immediately agreed and took out his phone to call his uncle, the chief of the old street police station.

Outside the alley, Liu Juyi, who had been anxiously waiting, let out a long sigh of relief when she saw Wang Xiaoqiang and Xia Sanwa walk out. Her heart, which had been hanging, finally settled.

"Xiaoqiang, are you both okay?" she asked when they approached.

Wang Xiaoqiang said, "Don't worry, we're fine."

Xia Sanwa, however, looked miserable and said to Liu Juyi, "Don't listen to Xiaoqiang. He's fine, but I'm not. My old bones are almost broken!"

Seeing Xia Sanwa's bruised face, Liu Juyi gave a bitter smile. Just as she was about to console him, Wang Xiaoqiang glared at Xia Sanwa and said, "You got beaten because you deserved it. If you didn't gamble, lose money, and spend all the dowry money, would Guo Biao have beaten you?"

Xia Sanwa pouted, unable to argue, and his messy head drooped like a frost-bitten eggplant.

Seeing Xia Sanwa's ashamed expression, Wang Xiaoqiang didn't scold him further but patted his shoulder and said, "Don't gamble anymore. Work hard for a few years and pay back Guo Biao's dowry money..."

Xia Sanwa looked distressed and said, "I'm afraid Guo Biao won't agree. If it weren't for the crackdown, he would have already made a move on Xiaofang..."

Wang Xiaoqiang probed, "Then why don't you marry Xiaofang to Guo Biao? The Guo family is wealthy and influential in the county, and you can enjoy their benefits..."

Xia Sanwa's face turned red as he said, "Xiaoqiang, don't mock me. I know what kind of person Guo Biao is. Although he's not married, he has at least three women outside, and one of them has already given him a son..."

Before Xia Sanwa finished, Wang Xiaoqiang said indignantly, "Then why would you marry Xiaofang to him! You know it's a fire pit, yet you force your daughter into it!"

"Xiaoqiang, don't say that. I was confused for a moment, but I only recently heard about Guo Biao's affairs outside."

The three quickly left the water station and walked onto a main road. Wang Xiaoqiang hailed a taxi, and the three got in and headed for the bus station.

However, when they arrived at the bus station and were waiting in the waiting area, a police car pulled up and stopped beside them.

Two police officers got out and approached the three, showing their badges. The leading middle-aged man glared at Wang Xiaoqiang and said sternly, "Wang Xiaoqiang, come with me to the station!"

This middle-aged man was Guo Biao's uncle, Guo Xiongzhi, the chief of the old street police station.

If it weren't for his long-term protection, Guo Biao wouldn't dare to act so recklessly. However, Guo Xiongzhi was well aware of his nephew's character and had often advised him to stay out of trouble, especially during the crackdown on public security. But when he saw his nephew's face, which had been beaten into a pig's head, he couldn't help but feel angry. Regardless of who was right or wrong, he was determined to teach the person who hurt his nephew a lesson.

Xia Sanwa, who was afraid of the police, was terrified by Guo Xiongzhi's stern voice, even though he wasn't the one being called. The main reason was that he recognized Guo Xiongzhi, the chief of the old street police station and Guo Biao's uncle.

In contrast, Wang Xiaoqiang remained exceptionally calm, as if he had expected this. He asked Guo Xiongzhi calmly, "What do you want us to go to the station for?"

Guo Xiongzhi sneered, "You know very well what you did. Don't pretend with me!"

"I won't go unless you explain clearly," Wang Xiaoqiang countered.

Wang Xiaoqiang's calmness and firmness surprised Guo Xiongzhi, but he still frowned and asked, "Did you beat up Guo Biao? I'm telling you, you're now suspected of intentional injury!"

"We did have a conflict, but it was their fault!" Wang Xiaoqiang didn't back down. "They kidnapped my Uncle Xia, and then tricked me into the alley to gang up on me. I haven't even reported them, and they're the ones who filed a false complaint."

The bus station was already crowded, and the sudden appearance of the police, along with the argument between the leading officer and Wang Xiaoqiang, quickly drew a crowd. Hearing their argument, people began to discuss it. Guo Biao was notorious, and many knew him. When they heard his name, they assumed the police must have made a mistake. The crowd murmured:

"Guo Biao is a member of the Green Dragon Gang. He usually bullies others. How could he be beaten... This is pure nonsense!"

"Exactly, this country boy doesn't look like someone who would beat someone up. Besides, he doesn't have the ability to beat Guo Biao!"

"Right, he would be lucky not to be beaten by Guo Biao, let alone beat him!"

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The crowd's comments made Guo Xiongzhi irritable. He felt that his nephew was likely at fault, but seeing his nephew's face, which had been beaten into a pig's head, he couldn't help but feel angry. He hadn't consulted his superiors before coming to arrest Wang Xiaoqiang. He just wanted to take Wang Xiaoqiang to the station, let his nephew beat him up, and then extort some money for medical expenses. However, he was also worried. It was a strict crackdown on public security, and if someone reported this, the higher-ups might investigate, and he could be implicated.

But now, Guo Xiongzhi was in a difficult position. He gritted his teeth and glared at the crowd, shouting, "Wang Xiaoqiang is suspected of a criminal case. I need to take him to the station for assistance. Are you all going to the station with him?"

The police are a powerful department in the government, and the public is generally afraid of them. Guo Xiongzhi's shout immediately quieted the crowd.

Seeing this, Wang Xiaoqiang knew he had to go to the station. He said to Liu Juyi, "Sister, you and Uncle Xia take the bus home first and call Old Tang for me."

Wang Xiaoqiang's calmness made Guo Xiongzhi suspicious. Could this guy know someone with influence? But seeing Wang Xiaoqiang's farmer-like appearance, Guo Xiongzhi dismissed his concerns.

Liu Juyi, worried, nodded and said, "I understand. Don't worry."

Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang submit, Guo Xiongzhi said smugly, "Are you going to come on your own, or do I need to handcuff you?"

Wang Xiaoqiang gave Guo Xiongzhi a cold, hateful look and walked toward the police car on his own.

From the moment the police appeared, Liu Juyi had her hand in her pocket, tightly gripping the piece of paper with Old Tang's phone number. Now, as she watched Wang Xiaoqiang being taken away by the police, she felt a pang in her heart and immediately took out the paper and called Old Tang.

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