HPDBC Chapter 76 You dare hit me?
Chapter 76 You dare hit me?
Hsieh Li-ting is really scared this time.
Chen Dawei, the man she once knew so well, suddenly seemed somewhat unfamiliar today.
She thought she could get the Zhou family's house and car this time, and then sell Chen Dawei and get away unscathed, so her efforts wouldn't have been in vain.
Unexpectedly, Chen Dawei turned the tables and killed him in an instant.
She was originally the "victim plaintiff," but in the blink of an eye, she was handcuffed and became a suspect.
"Could I... could I say a few words to County Chief Chen?" she asked the policewoman beside her in a low voice.
The policewoman had a stern face, completely ignoring her, and rolled up the car window.
When Dawei came out of the police station, Officer Xiao Yanfang smiled broadly and opened the door for him.
"Get in my car, I'll take you home."
Before Zheng Zhiguo could finish speaking, Xiao Yanfang jogged over to his car, opened the door, bent down, and placed her hand on the door to prevent Dawei from bumping into it. She then turned and smiled at Dawei.
Chen Dawei did not stop her from doing so. As a new official, a certain amount of pomp and circumstance is necessary to let the people at the grassroots level know that he, Chen Dawei, has prestige and is supported by others.
As David walked toward the car, the window of the police car in the yard, where Xie Liting was sitting, slowly rose in sync.
The glass was about to close.
Through the crack in the glass, Xie Liting saw Dawei's cold and stern profile.
This man is becoming more and more charming.
"Dawei!" Xie Liting shouted.
David stopped and glanced at the police car where Xie Liting was. Through the closing window, he saw Xie Liting's anxious and regretful face.
She was beaten up.
His head was wrapped in gauze, and there were bruises on the corners of his mouth.
Zhou Dongliang must have found out that she secretly came to his house, which is why she got beaten up.
Today's farce was probably forced upon her by Zhou Dongliang. Zhou Dongliang just wanted to vent his anger and get back at her.
Fortunately, precautions were taken in advance.
Without that recording, things would probably be very difficult to explain.
David's lips twitched into an enigmatic smile as he got into the car.
He showed no sympathy for Xie Liting; that woman was fickle and a real scoundrel.
It's good to teach her a lesson so she can stay away from such things in the future.
Otherwise, something like this might happen again today.
"Dawei—don't go, Dawei!"
Xie Liting shouted loudly.
At that moment, the car window closed mercilessly, shutting out her voice from inside the car.
Snapped!
A chubby middle-aged policewoman in the passenger seat slapped her across the face, her eyes staring at her coldly.
Xie Liting blinked, momentarily stunned, then looked at the policewoman in the passenger seat in astonishment: "You, you dare to hit me?"
"Try shouting it again?" the female police officer in the passenger seat said indifferently.
Xie Liting shrank back, frightened by her gaze, and tears immediately fell as she sobbed softly, "Fine, don't scream then, why are you being so fierce..."
The female police officer in the passenger seat lit a cigarette. She was a criminal investigator and could tell at a glance who was in trouble. She hated women who were delicate and pretentious.
Dawei got into the car, and Zheng Zhiguo drove him back to the county government compound.
The car slowly drove out of the police station courtyard. Xiao Yanfang followed the car, jogging along the side. As the car accelerated, she ran even faster, accompanying the car to the outside road.
As the police car carrying Dawei sped up and pulled away, Xiao Yanfang stood there saluting the car's retreating figure until it disappeared from sight before returning to the station.
Xiao Jinding, Xie Liting, and others were all taken away.
The remaining people in the courtyard were all from the Xiapu branch.
Xiao Yanfang walked towards her office with her hands behind her back and her head held high.
Many people on the second floor began to murmur.
"Look at her."
"I wish I could kneel down before County Magistrate Chen."
"They really did it."
"Don't be unconvinced, you can try it too, but whether County Chief Chen will like you is another matter."
These people said these things because they weren't saying them in front of Xiao Yanfang.
On the first floor, everyone who came face to face with Xiao Yanfang greeted her with smiles and respect.
……
Xie Liting was taken to the county bureau's investigation area by the policewoman who slapped her and locked in a chair.
There was no one else in the room.
The policewoman unlocked her handcuffs, put her hands on the interrogation chair, and whispered, "Director Zheng will interrogate you personally."
You definitely can't go back to the TV station.
Secretary Zhou will try to help you; at most, it will be administrative detention, not a prison sentence.
However, you have to watch what you say.
This matter has nothing to do with the Zhou family. It's entirely your own fault for wanting something you couldn't have, and then you turned around and falsely accused Chen Dawei.
If you lie, we have a hundred ways to criminalize you, and your family members won't escape responsibility either.
Xie Liting looked aggrieved and felt extremely upset. The Zhou family father and son were truly despicable.
Damn it, if there's a problem with a piece, it's immediately discarded.
Seeing that she was stunned and didn't answer, the policewoman grabbed her hair and pulled her back forcefully.
Xie Liting was forced to raise her head, looking fearfully at the policewoman's rough face.
"Did you remember what I said?"
If you take responsibility, the villa and car will still be yours after you leave.
If you talk nonsense, not only will you get nothing, you'll also go to jail.
Xie Liting silently shed tears and softly hummed in agreement.
The policewoman locked her hands and then left.
Xie Liting looked around helplessly.
This place terrified her even more than the police station's investigation area.
The walls are upholstered, and there are cameras in front and behind. There is a long, narrow window on the opposite wall, and the door looks very sturdy.
The chair was cold and hard.
Even a brief loss of freedom was enough to fill her with fear and unease.
She wanted to cry, and she regretted it so much...
In the end, she didn't cry out loud, but silently shed tears that soaked the front of her clothes.
Meanwhile, Zheng Zhiguo escorted Dawei back to the front of the county government building.
County Party Secretary Zhou Xiangzhang, County Party Committee Office Director Li Taoying, Executive Deputy County Head Liu Zhiming, Deputy County Head Zhang Xuewen, County Government Office Director Wu Maocai, and a group of others were already waiting in front of the building.
Zheng Zhiguo walked almost next to Dawei, explaining to the crowd at the entrance as they headed towards the building.
"The investigation has revealed that it was a false accusation, and County Chief Chen has been wronged."
David walked up to the crowd with a calm expression and first shook hands with Zhou Xiangzhang.
Zhou Xiangzhang smiled and said, "It's good that you're alright, it's good that you're alright."
Dawei nodded politely: "I'm sorry, Secretary Zhou, I've caused trouble for the county committee."
"No, it's normal for young men and women to have some conflicts. Just resolve them."
Zhou Xiangzhang conveniently defined the matter as a conflict between a newly divorced couple, thus absolving herself of any responsibility.
Li Taoying clasped her hands together, hanging down in front of her abdomen. Dressed in a white top and black skirt, she exuded an intellectual charm: "County Chief Chen, welcome back."
By the way, the county-wide cadre meeting is about to be held.
The government is going to release its economic plan for the second half of the year.
Once the county committee reviews and approves it, it can be submitted to the meeting.
This is Li Taoying's tactic; she wants to use work-related matters to pull Dawei out of the incident.
Otherwise, Dawei's attention would be entirely focused on the incident where he was framed, which would be detrimental to the mastermind behind it.
David understood her intention and responded kindly, "Oh, I almost forgot about this important matter."
Thank you for the reminder, Director Li.
It's mid-June now, and I remember that the county-wide cadre meeting is usually held in mid-to-late July.
Fortunately, there was still time.
After I've met with the main leaders of various bureaus, commissions, offices, and township/street offices, I'll finalize this matter. Only then will I have a clear understanding of the situation.
Li Taoying smiled and said nothing more.
After Dawei Chao nodded to everyone present, he walked into the county government office building, with Wu Maocai following closely behind.
"County Chief Chen, I took it upon myself to release the recording, which has negatively impacted your reputation. Please criticize me."