Chapter 34

Liu Juyi nodded and walked out of the station with Xia Sanwa. As they walked, she took out her phone and called Wang Xiaoqiang, telling him that Old Tang had agreed to help and promised that nothing would happen to him, so he wouldn't have to worry.

Gu Xiongzhì was able to recognize Wang Xiaoqiang at first sight not because he had some supernatural ability, but because Gu Biao was in the police car. To avoid suspicion, he didn't get out of the car.

When Wang Xiaoqiang got into the police car, Gu Biao gave him a smug smile. However, the face that Wang Xiaoqiang had stomped into a mess looked quite comical when it smiled.

"Kid, you're in for a rough time. You'll see when we get to the police station!" Gu Biao threatened.

"Who knows who will end up in a rough time! We'll see!" Wang Xiaoqiang replied with a cold laugh. He knew that Gu Biao had an uncle who was the chief of the police station in the county. The lead police officer's face and eyes were very similar to Gu Biao's. Although Zhang Cheng wasn't sure if he was Gu Biao's uncle, he could guess that they were related. After getting into the car, Wang Xiaoqiang closed his eyes to rest, not wanting to look at the people he despised.

Before the police car reached the old street police station, Wang Xiaoqiang received a call from Liu Juyi. When he heard that Old Tang had agreed to help and promised that nothing would happen to him, he felt relieved.

Since ancient times, the common people have not fought against the authorities, as over 90% of the former end up with a bad outcome. Wang Xiaoqiang understood this. In this society, brute force couldn't change anything. Now, Gu Biao could use the power of the authorities to bully him, so he couldn't act rashly. Heroes who break the law would only be ruthlessly crushed by the state machine.

Of course, he had special abilities and wouldn't willingly be bullied. But with Old Tang's help, he could avoid a lot of trouble.

When the police car arrived at the police station, it was already dusk. After getting out of the car, Wang Xiaoqiang saw Hua Tianlong and two other Qinglong Gang members he had beaten waiting at the entrance. Although they were injured, they were clearly angry and wanted to teach Wang Xiaoqiang a lesson.

At the police station, Gu Biao's arrogance became unprecedentedly rampant. He exchanged glances with Hua Tianlong and the other two, and all four of them had a sinister smile on their faces. As soon as Wang Xiaoqiang got out of the car, they surrounded him.

"Kid, you're going to cry soon!"

Gu Biao walked up to Wang Xiaoqiang, his mouth swollen from being stomped on, and said in a sinister voice, "Who will cry, we'll see! If you kneel down and call me grandpa now, maybe I'll let you off!"

Hua Tianlong and the other two laughed smugly.

Wang Xiaoqiang wasn't provoked by their laughter. He just replied with a cold laugh, "Alright, Gu Biao, I'll tell you something. If you kneel down and call me grandpa three times now, I'll let you go, and the three of you too."

The four of them clearly didn't expect Wang Xiaoqiang to be so defiant. They were so angry that they lunged at him, but when they remembered his terrifying skills, they stopped in their tracks, avoiding a beating.

Wang Xiaoqiang's words not only enraged the four of them but also Gu Xiongzhì. As Gu Biao's uncle, Wang Xiaoqiang asking Gu Biao to kneel and call him grandpa was like saying that the fifty-year-old Gu Xiongzhì should call him uncle. How could Gu Xiongzhì not be angry?

Moreover, in his own territory, in front of his subordinates, if Wang Xiaoqiang was so arrogant and not punished, his authority as the chief would be undermined, and he wouldn't be able to command respect.

Enraged, Gu Xiongzhì snatched a police baton from an officer and rushed to Wang Xiaoqiang, waving the baton in front of him and threatening, "Wang Xiaoqiang, try being arrogant one more time!"

Wang Xiaoqiang grabbed the baton from Gu Xiongzhì and said, "Why are you showing off in front of me? Gu Biao provoked me first. Why don't you show off to him?"

"You, you dare to assault a police officer?" Gu Xiongzhì's face turned pale with anger. He tried to pull the baton back, and the other officers rushed to surround Wang Xiaoqiang.

"Assault a police officer? Are you trying to frame me? If you hit me, should I just stand there and let you hit me?" Wang Xiaoqiang asked, letting go of the baton.

Gu Xiongzhì, who was pulling the baton, didn't expect Wang Xiaoqiang to let go. The inertia made him fall on his butt, looking extremely embarrassed. As the chief of the police station, being knocked down in front of his subordinates was unbearable.

Gu Xiongzhì was so angry that he almost spat blood. He got up and pointed at Wang Xiaoqiang, saying, "Good, kid, you've got guts!"

He then turned to two of the officers and shouted, "Zhang Hai, Wang Ming, take him in and interrogate him properly. I don't believe a country boy can defy the law!"

Zhang Hai and Wang Ming were Gu Xiongzhì's subordinates and confidants, both with short tempers. They wanted to teach Wang Xiaoqiang a lesson, but seeing how badly Gu Biao and the others were beaten, they were wary of Wang Xiaoqiang and didn't dare to act rashly. They just looked at each other and coldly said, "Wang Xiaoqiang, please cooperate with us. Follow us to the interrogation room."

After saying this, they both had a sinister look on their faces.

Wang Xiaoqiang knew they had no good intentions, but seeing that they didn't do anything out of line, he had no choice but to follow them.

Zhang Hai and Wang Ming took Wang Xiaoqiang to an interrogation room used for criminals. The room was similar to most interrogation rooms, with white walls, a desk, a computer with a printer, and a standing spotlight on one side of the desk for night interrogations.

The only difference was a special interrogation chair in front of the desk. This chair was designed to restrict movement, with wooden boards to hold the person in place.

Such a chair was used for major suspects or extremely dangerous individuals.

Wang Xiaoqiang, who had never been in an interrogation room before, sat in the special chair as instructed by the two officers.

Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang restrained in the chair, Zhang Hai and Wang Ming exchanged glances and smiled smugly.

Zhang Hai and Wang Ming sat behind the desk, with Wang Ming taking notes. Zhang Hai began the interrogation.

"Name?"

"Wang Xiaoqiang."

"Age?"

"Eighteen."

"Occupation?"

"Farmer."

Although they had heard that Wang Xiaoqiang was a country farmer, hearing him admit it made them sneer with contempt and arrogance. They thought, "A country farmer, daring to fight against the wealthy and powerful Gu family, and still being so defiant at the police station. Is he stupid or just reckless? He's asking for trouble!"

Since he was just a country farmer, they weren't afraid. Zhang Hai continued the interrogation, raising his voice, "Wang Xiaoqiang, do you know that fighting is illegal?"

"Yes."

"Good, since you're not ignorant of the law, you should know what crime you've committed, right?"

"No."

"Let me tell you. You assaulted Gu Biao and three other citizens, which constitutes intentional injury. You could face fines or even imprisonment."

"On what grounds do you accuse me of a crime? Have you interrogated Gu Biao and the others?" Wang Xiaoqiang, who had seen through their true colors, said with some anger.

"What, are you trying to turn the tables? Are you saying that Gu Biao and the others didn't assault you?"

"You'll know after the interrogation..." Wang Xiaoqiang said with a cold laugh. "Do you police officers just make judgments based on your feelings?"

Wang Xiaoqiang's words left Zhang Hai speechless. Wang Ming, who was taking notes, slammed the table and shouted, "Impudent! How dare you, a suspect, question our methods? Shut your mouth!"

Zhang Hai continued, "I'm asking you, are the injuries on Gu Biao's face and Hua Tianlong's body caused by you?"

Wang Xiaoqiang remained silent.

Zhang Hai slammed the table again. "Speak! Did you do it? Are you mute?"

Wang Xiaoqiang replied, "Didn't you hear? Your colleague told me to shut up. Who's in charge of the interrogation? Whose orders should I follow?"

Zhang Hai and Wang Ming exchanged glances, feeling awkward.

Pursing his lips, Zhang Hai softened his tone. "Wang Xiaoqiang, we police officers always follow the principle of leniency for those who confess and severity for those who resist. Don't be stubborn. If you confess, we'll handle it leniently. You know, the law enforcement is strict these days. If this gets reported, we won't be able to help you."

Although Wang Xiaoqiang had never been in such a situation before, he understood that they were trying to trick him into confessing. If he confessed, they would have free rein to punish him.

"Heh, you know the law enforcement is strict!" Wang Xiaoqiang said with a cold laugh. "But I think the strict law enforcement isn't just for criminals. It should also target corrupt police officers who protect and frame others."

Wang Xiaoqiang's words made the two officers uneasy. Just then, the door to the interrogation room opened, and Gu Biao walked in with a newspaper-wrapped baton, a smug grin on his face. Hua Tianlong and the others followed behind him.