Chapter 381 Sudden Change
The entire crowd had erupted into chaos. Liao Zhixin pulled himself up from the ground, his face contorted with rage.
He drew his pistol from his waist, pointed it at Chen Yang’s head, and roared, “How dare you hit me! Come on, I’ll show you today what the rules are!”
Liu Ran’s face turned pale as she witnessed this. She quickly grabbed Chen Yang’s shoulder and said nervously, “Chen Yang, don’t do anything rash. Let’s go with them for the investigation. Please, don’t act impulsively.”
Su Ya, behind them, also pulled Chen Yang back, trying to shield him with her body. She whispered, “Chen Yang, are you crazy? Why did you hit him?”
“It’s just an investigation, it’s not a big deal. We cooperate with their inquiry and interrogation, and it’ll be over. But now that you’ve hit him, you’ve made a huge mess, don’t you know?”
Liao Zhixin sneered in anger and bellowed, “What are you all standing around for? Arrest them!”
Liao Zhixin’s subordinates immediately moved towards Chen Yang, Liu Ran, and the others.
A cold smile played on Chen Yang’s lips. He spoke directly into the walkie-talkie on his shoulder, “Come here. Bring your gear and protect General Manager Liu.”
As Chen Yang’s voice faded, the sound of rushing footsteps filled the air. Then, hundreds of security guards, armed with batons and carrying shields, burst out.
These security guards formed a human wall, shielding Chen Yang, Liu Ran, Su Ya, and the others.
Some held electric batons, others wielded long pitchforks, and some were equipped with security-specific tranquilizer guns. Instantly, over a hundred men surrounded Liao Zhixin and his subordinates.
Seeing this, Liao Zhixin’s face turned crimson with rage. He pointed at the security guards in front of him and shouted, “Get out of the way, move aside, or I’ll shoot!”
However, the security guards in front did not budge. They merely stared coldly at Liao Zhixin.
The surrounding onlookers were all astonished.
“What’s going on here?”
“The security guards of Yangyangyang Company are actually this bold?”
“I think this has completely blown up. Yangyangyang Company is probably going to be shut down.”
“I wonder what that security captain was thinking. He had a chance for a peaceful resolution, but instead, he first hit Manager Liao, and now he’s had the security guards surround the enforcers. This situation isn’t something that can be resolved by simply taking them in for questioning.”
“I reckon this security captain is very likely going to jail.”
The crowd buzzed with discussion. Liu Ran was even more flustered and anxious.
She pinched Chen Yang hard and stomped her foot, saying urgently, “Chen Yang, stop doing foolish things. What’s gotten into you today? You’re completely irrational.”
“Quick, quickly tell your men to disperse. We’ll just accept the investigation obediently, won’t we?”
Chen Yang turned to Liu Ran and said, “Wife, don’t you see? These people are in cahoots. If we go with them, once we’re at their place, we’ll be at their mercy.”
“Don’t worry, I’ve already called my cousin.”
Liu Ran was on the verge of tears. She glared at Chen Yang indignantly and said, “Chen Yang, this is all your imagination. Do you know that by causing this commotion, you’ll end up in jail, and for a long time? What difference will it make even if cousin comes? We still have to follow the rules!”
Su Ya, behind them, sighed and said to Chen Yang, “Chen Yang, you were indeed too impulsive this time. I know you’re worried about Liu Ran’s safety, but what you’re doing will only put Liu Ran in a more dangerous situation.”
Liao Zhixin roared in anger, raised his pistol, and fired a shot into the air. The loud bang made the surrounding people scatter in terror.
Liao Zhixin angrily pointed at the security guards in front and shouted, “I’ll count to three. If you don’t move, you’ll be charged with serious violations.”
The security guard’s expression remained unchanged. He merely looked at Liao Zhixin with indifference.
Liao Zhixin was furious and shouted, “One, two…”
Just then, a series of police sirens wailed, followed by the screech of tires as the lead police car stopped directly in front of the crowd.
Then, Meng Qingxue jumped out of the police car.
Seeing the scene before her, Meng Qingxue couldn’t help but feel a headache coming on.
She strode over and said loudly, “What are you doing? Put away your guns, and you all, put away your batons and pitchforks.”
Chen Yang breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing Meng Qingxue arrive.
Liao Zhixin frowned slightly. He hadn’t expected Meng Qingxue to arrive so quickly.
Liao Zhixin was not well acquainted with Meng Qingxue. She had only recently risen in prominence; she was just a petty constable before. How could Liao Zhixin associate with such a person?
Liao Zhixin nodded at Meng Qingxue and said, “So, Madam Meng has arrived. Hello, Madam Meng. I am currently handling matters in our district.”
“This security captain slapped me and then gathered his men to surround us. Their crimes are heinous. You’ve arrived at the perfect time. I need your assistance to arrest them all.”
Meng Qingxue frowned, glanced at Liao Zhixin, and then at the two coffins and Pi San and the others standing beside them.
Meng Qingxue said impatiently, “Officers!”
At this point, over twenty police cars had all stopped, and over fifty people rushed in. These were all from the General Bureau. Some of the older ones were quite familiar with Liao Zhixin.
Meng Qingxue said directly, “Disarm this bald man. Take them all back for a thorough interrogation.”
“Also, take these people carrying coffins and banners back to the General Bureau as well.”
Everyone was stunned. They all assumed Meng Qingxue had come to assist Liao Zhixin, but unexpectedly, without distinguishing right from wrong, Meng Qingxue ordered Liao Zhixin’s arrest. What was going on?
Old Zhang, standing next to Meng Qingxue, quickly said to her, “Madam Meng, did you say something wrong?”
“This Liao Zhixin is the chief of the Yuhua District branch. He’s here to handle a commercial dispute. We should be assisting him in resolving this dispute. Why are you ordering his arrest right off the bat?”
Meng Qingxue looked at Old Zhang impatiently and said, “What? Is my word not useful? I am issuing an order now, and you will execute it.”
“As for the reason, I will tell you when we get back. Hurry up and act. Not a single person should escape. Take them all back.”
“Yes.”
Then, dozens of people pounced on Liao Zhixin. These people all saw Meng Qingxue as an idol.
Although they harbored some doubts about Meng Qingxue’s order, since she had said so, they naturally obeyed.
Then, with the clinking sound of handcuffs, Pi San, Liao Zhixin, and the others were all cuffed.
Liao Zhixin was utterly bewildered. He then raised his head in anger, looked at Meng Qingxue, and shouted, “Meng Qingxue, are you crazy?”
“In broad daylight, you’re arresting me! You are perverting justice, openly shielding Yangyangyang Company. Aren’t you afraid of legal sanctions? Aren’t you afraid of the judgment of justice?”
Meng Qingxue yawned and waved her hand, saying, “Take them away, take them away. So annoying.”
Meng Qingxue, as if swatting away flies, directly ordered people to shove Liao Zhixin and his subordinates into the police cars and take them back to headquarters.