Xiao Xue is busily contacting so key figures: Director Liu from the Public Security Bureau, Li Jiangping from the local police station, and Captain Liu from the Ard Police Force. These individuals are pivotal for the current situation.
Tang Yung received them in her office.
"Gentlen, regarding the matter of Feixiang Company, I am here to seek justice on behalf of Lin Chuan," Tang Yung said straightforwardly, cutting to the chase. Upon hearing this, everyone trembled, although they had braced themselves ntally, seeing Tang Yung's resolute attitude still made Director Liu and Li Jiangping shudder uncontrollably.
Tang Yung's expression was determined, and her tone was forceful, clearly resolute in investigating this matter thoroughly.
"This…" Director Liu gingerly smiled, "Secretary Tang, this… isn't really appropriate, is it?"
"What's inappropriate?" Tang Yung asked harshly, "Feixiang Transport Company has all the necessary approvals and docunts. They pay taxes on ti and are good citizens. On what grounds does your police force have to suppress and arrest them?"
"Uh..." Director Liu broke into a sweat and hurriedly said, "The Feixiang Company headed by Lin Chuan is indeed associated with so underworld forces. They engage in gang fights, form gangs, commit robbery, rape… they are utterly lawless, thus, we are also eliminating harm for the people."
Slam...
Tang Yung slamd the table and furiously said, "A nice way of eliminating harm for the people, but isn't Tiger Gang the largest criminal force in Jiangbei City? You go against a company that donates to Hope Primary School, aids the poor, boosts the local economy of Jiangbei City, and creates employnt opportunities? You let them take the fall as an underworld force? Director Liu, touch your conscience, do you think you are fair to them?"
Director Liu was startled and genuinely touched his chest. After realizing what he'd done, he couldn't help but give a wry smile.
"Li Jiangping, tell , why did your police station take action?" Tang Yung questioned.
"I…" Li Jiangping awkwardly looked at Tang Yung, saying, "Secretary Tang, I really had no idea about this. It was Chen Jianjun and Song Hao who acted on their own. Although I am the station chief, they didn't report to . I am truly wronged."
"And what about Captain Liu?" Tang Yung's gaze was unfriendly, her face frosty.
The Ard Police Captain Liu said, "Our Ard Police Force does not typically interfere with political matters; we only cooperate with the police actions. This ti our task force was acting upon a notification for assistance from the police, not questioning who the other party was or what they did. We rely assisted the police in capturing the criminals, that's all."
"If I ask you to release them, would you?" Tang Yung inquired.
"This would require notification from several departnts," Captain Liu responded, "You alone, Secretary Tang, cannot decide this matter."
"You!" Tang Yung glared at Captain Liu, saying, "I am the Secretary of Jiangbei City!"
"But you cannot represent all the citizens of Jiangbei City," Captain Liu responded righteously.
"You're helping the tyrant to oppress," lanted Tang Yung, half in jest.
"Who the tyrant is, I am not sure yet," Captain Liu said. "So, if you want to release them, have several departnts of the City Committee issue a unified docunt. I will release them imdiately, it's as simple as that."
Indeed, getting the Ard Police to release soone involves complicated procedures, and it's not just one person's decision to make.
Tang Yung entirely lost hope in such an obstinately loyal person as Captain Liu, she turned to look at Director Liu, and asked, "Director Liu, for such a grand operation this ti, may I ask who is in command?"
"This..." Director Liu hesitated.
"Speak!" Tang Yung scolded.
"It was… it was…," Director Liu's voice trembled as he awkwardly said, "Vice Secretary Song."
"Song Ming?" Tang Yung narrowed her eyes.
At that mont, a voice ca from behind: "That's right, it's !"
Everyone turned around and indeed, Song Ming was standing behind Tang Yung. Xiao Xue spoke awkwardly, "Secretary Tang, Vice Secretary Song insisted on coming in, and I… I couldn't stop him!"
"You may leave now," said Tang Yung with a smile.
"Yes." Xiao Xue imdiately nodded.
Song Ming slowly walked in, saying, "This action was decided collectively by a few departnt heads and bypassed your authority, Secretary Tang. However, with and a few departnt heads collaborating, that should be enough, right?"
"So, tell , on what grounds do you take action against Feixiang Company?" Tang Yung demanded.
"Underworld connections, isn't that enough?" Song Ming retorted with a sneer, "Fighting and committing all kinds of evil. Lin Chuan is especially arrogant; he and Feng Taibao started a big fight that left several people dead. Just these reasons alone are enough to characterize them as a criminal force. If this doesn't qualify as a criminal force, then what does?"
"Secretary Tang, I know you have a good relationship with Lin Chuan, but we are public servants here for the people," Song Ming said earnestly. "We must ensure the interests of the public, not just our own. We can't sacrifice the public's interests for our own benefits, understand?"
"You!" Tang Yung felt speechless.
At this ti, the Ard Police Captain stood up and said, "I have other matters to attend to, I'll leave now. If you want to release soone, please discuss and reach a unified decision."
With that, Captain Liu walked out directly.
Since military and politics are separate, he didn't need to answer to Tang Yung and Song Ming. His dismissive attitude also left Tang Yung and Song Ming unable to say anything; they could only watch him leave. Just as Director Liu stood up to leave, Tang Yung sharply ordered, "You sit down."
Director Liu was about to stand but sat back down abruptly at Tang Yung's rebuke.
"Secretary Tang, this…" Director Liu looked at her awkwardly.
"Today we must get to the bottom of this," Tang Yung said, looking at Song Ming, "I demand that you release them and stop arresting Feixiang Company's staff."
"That's not possible," Song Ming seed determined to strike while the iron was hot, "Lin Chuan, I have nailed him."
"You!" Tang Yung was furious, "What exactly do you want?"
"Secretary Tang, this decision has already been approved by the City Committee, so forget about interfering," Song Ming seriously told Tang Yung, "The standing committee of the City Committee has already passed this with a majority. You should stay out of it."
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