Evening, 10 pm.
Liang Chengpeng called Dong Xuebing into an office in the County's Public Security Bureau. "Xiao Dong, have a seat first."
Dong Xuebing stood there without moving. "Chief Liang, is the accident report out?"
"The report is out." Liang Chengpeng looks at Dong Xuebing. "It's the Japanese team's Toyota that hit someone."
Damn! It's them! Dong Xuebing is furious. He must settle the score with these people for his mother. After saying goodbye, he went to the hotel to arrest the culprits. But Liang Chengpeng stopped Dong Xuebing. He sighed in his heart and told Dong Xuebing what Party Secretary Xiang had instructed him to do. "Party Secretary Xiang wants us to stop pursuing the driver and settle this quietly. Let them compensate for the driver's medical fees."
Dong Xuebing was stunned. "What?"
"Think of the bigger picture." Liang Chengpeng replied helplessly.
Dong Xuebing was shocked. "Bigger picture? You call this the bigger picture? Chief Liang, I don't understand. What is the bigger picture? The people are the bigger picture! The people's lives are the bigger picture! Now, you are sacrificing the people for a Japanese team?! You are ignoring the law! What big picture is this? Whose big picture is this? I don't think it's Yan Tai County! It's Party Secretary Xiang's big picture! "
"Nonsense!" Liang Chengpeng thought to himself. This Xiao Dong dares to say anything.
Dong Xuebing replied angrily. "You should know that the Police had given in to the car accident in the afternoon. They had hit and hit someone, and they are letting the driver off after paying a few tens of thousands of RMB. Do you know what the people who were hit and the onlookers think of us? They are scolding us in their hearts! Before they left, they even told the driver that he does not have a driving license and cannot drive! That's driving without a license! But they did not listen to them and hit someone at night! They even hit and run! This is no longer a civil dispute! It's a criminal case! They had broken the law! What? Those Japanese can be given special treatment? They can be given the green light? Are they human, and our Yan Tai County's people are not human? "
"Xiao Dong, I understand what you are thinking, but …"
Dong Xuebing replied. "My mother is the one who was hit, and she almost died there. Chief Liang, I, Dong Xuebing, had made a few contributions to our County and helped the people. What happened to me? I can't even compare to a small Japanese driver? I don't even have the authority to enforce the law impartially just for an investment that hasn't even taken shape yet? Does my mom have to let them hit her? "
Of course, Liang Chengpeng also felt that this matter was very troublesome. He sighed and did not say anything.
Dong Xuebing knew Xiang Daofa does not like him and had been suppressing Dong Xuebing's promotion. But Dong Xuebing did not expect Xiang Daofa to side with those Japanese blatantly. He does not even care about the laws and principles. This is too much! Everyone can see his contributions to Yan Tai County, and not only he did not get any benefits, he is also being suppressed. What the hell is going on?!
Xiang Daofa!
Do you really think I'm easy to bully?
Liang Chengpeng was afraid Dong Xuebing would do something stupid and said. "Alright. You go to the hospital to accompany your mother first, and I will help you negotiate with them."
Dong Xuebing replied agitatedly. "Chief Liang, I don't need their money!"
"I know. I will ask that driver to apologize to your mother in person. What do you think?"
Just apologize?! Dong Xuebing is still angry and cannot accept this result. Liang Chengpeng explained patiently.
Liang Chengpeng replied patiently. "These are all Japanese, and there are too many factors involved in this case. If we do not handle this case well, it might cause other problems. Although that driver, Zhang Zhifeng, is Chinese, he is trusted by Sakamoto. Even if we arrest him, Sakamoto will get him a lawyer. Also, your mother's injuries are not serious, and it is not possible to convict him of hit-and-run. In fact, you will be in trouble. Xiao Dong, I am doing this for your own good … Is it worth it?"
Yes! Of course!
To Dong Xuebing, humans only have one last breath left in them.
Liang Chengpeng does not know if Dong Xuebing will listen to him and persuaded him for a long time before letting Dong Xuebing go.
After leaving the Public Security Bureau, Dong Xuebing drove straight to the County's People Hospital. On the way, his phone rang.
It's the officer who had gone to the hotel where the site visit team is staying. "Hello, Chief Dong. The higher-ups told us that we are not allowed to investigate the hit-and-run case, and we are not allowed to record the driving without a license. This … is too much? Those Japanese are too much. They are not willing to admit their mistakes and insist they don't know your mother was hit by a car. This case is too much! "
Dong Xuebing's eyes turned cold. "They are not admitting their mistakes?"
"Not only that. They even said … your mother had hit the car herself."
Damn! Dong Xuebing is furious. "Who else said what?"
"Also, Chief Meng from the Investment Promotion Agency had scolded our officers when he came over. His expression is saying we are making a mountain out of a molehill. We are handling this case according to the law, and why are we in the wrong? Moreover, Bureau Chief Meng is very biased towards those Japanese. He didn't even ask any questions. It's obvious that he wants to support those Japanese. It's as if it's normal for them to hit someone! "
"Meng Xianglin?" Dong Xuebing narrowed his eyes.
"Chief Dong, we are outside the hotel now. What should we do now?" That officer asked.
Dong Xuebing laughed. "The higher-ups had given us instructions. What else can we do?"
"But …"
This incident not only disappointed Dong Xuebing, but also the Public Security Bureau's officers. Everyone respects Chief Dong very much, and there are only a few leaders in the whole province who are willing to risk their lives for the people. That's why when Chief Dong's mother got into an accident, many officers were furious. Furthermore, Chief Dong's mother is a relative of the Public Security Bureau, and she is part of the Public Security Bureau. Now, she was hit by a car, and there is no justice. Many officers felt sorry for her. Furthermore, those Japanese robbers were very rude during the investigation, and many officers could not stand it.
"We'll listen to you. Give us your orders!" the policeman said firmly.
A young man's voice came from the other end of the phone. "Chief Dong, are we going to arrest them?"
Not everyone is afraid of trouble, and the few officers who stayed behind had discussed this. They are not willing to let this case end like this!
Dong Xuebing was touched and felt warm in his heart.
"Chief Dong …"
"Just give your instructions!"
Dong Xuebing took a deep breath. "Stand by!"
"Yes, Sir!"
After hanging up, Dong Xuebing drove into the hospital compound. He still has not decided what to do now. Just like what Chief Liang said, even if the driver is arrested, he will not get a heavy sentence. But if Sakamoto cancels the site visit in a fit of anger, Dong Xuebing will be in trouble. Xiang Daofa will blame him, and all the people in Xiang Daofa's faction will hate him. Dong Xuebing is asking himself what Liang Chengpeng said. Is it worth it just to vent his anger?
In the ward.
Luan Xiaoping is looking at the moonlight outside the window. Beside her is a bundle of bloody and muddy knitting wool.
"Mum." Dong Xuebing entered the ward. "Why are you not sleeping?"
Luan Xiaoping looked at her son and smiled. "I had slept for a while and am not sleepy. Oh, have you arrested the driver?"
Dong Xuebing replied with a stiff expression. "We had found him."
"Ok. Don't tire yourself out. Go back and rest early. Let the rest do the arresting."
"I understand."
Dong Xuebing chatted with his mother for a while and saw she was in good spirits. He asked his mother to have a good rest and went to the hospital's on-call room to look for Doctor Wang. He asked him about his mother's condition, and Doctor Wang told him that his mother was recovering well. Her blood pressure and heartbeat were under control, and she just needs to rest and relax. She will be discharged after some time.
On the other side, a middle-aged man entered the ward.
Luan Xiaoping looks at him suspiciously. "… you are?"
The middle-aged man replied with a straight face. "I am the Chief of the Investment Promotion Agency, Meng Xianglin. I am in charge of the site visit."
Site visit? Investment Promotion Agency? Luan Xiaoping doesn't know what is going on, but she knows the Chief of the Investment Promotion Agency is a Section Chief, and his rank is higher than her son. She sat up with one hand on the bed. "Chief Meng, I can't get off the bed now. Please have a seat." Luan Xiaoping thought Meng Xianglin is here to visit her.
Meng Xianglin replied emotionlessly. "No need. I will leave after saying a few words."
Luan Xiaoping noticed Meng Xianglin's attitude is not good and is puzzled.
"It's like this. The people who knocked into you are from Japan. They are here to invest in this factory, and even the County's Party Secretary Xiang and Mayor Xie are very concerned about this." Meng Xianglin saw Luan Xiaoping was stunned, and he continued. "That's why the higher-ups want me to tell you to consider the bigger picture. The compensation will be paid tomorrow, and this incident will end here. You must also persuade Chief Dong not to do anything out of line. This is all for Yan Tai County's development, and this incident must not affect the investment. Xiao Luan, you are a teacher and a Party Member. I think you should know this."
Luan Xiaoping was shocked. Even the County's Party Secretary and Mayor are concerned about this?
Meng Xianglin continued. "You should know Chief Dong's temper. The higher-ups are worried about him, and that's why they asked me to speak to you. If the site visit is canceled because of Chief Dong, it will be detrimental to your son's future development. No one can bear this responsibility."
Luan Xiaoping's face turned pale. "Xiao Bing will bear the responsibility?"
Meng Xianglin is not willing to come over to help Luan Xiaoping, but he can't do anything about it. If both Luan Xiaoping and Dong Xuebing do not agree and insist on making a fuss, it will be troublesome. That's why Meng Xianglin must 'have a talk' with Luan Xiaoping. Actually, he is just trying to scare her and let her know the consequences. A village woman will not dare to go against the County Government. "Do you understand? You are not seriously injured, and just ask them to pay more for your son's medical fees. Don't harm your son. "
Luan Xiaoping panics. "I know. I will inform Xiao Bing now!"
Meng Xianglin nodded in satisfaction.
Luan Xiaoping panicked. She did not expect things to be so complicated, and the person who knocked into her car was an investor that even the County's Party Secretary valued. In Luan Xiaoping's heart, nothing is more important than Xiao Bing. She doesn't mind what happens to her, but she must not harm Xiao Bing. She must not let her son get into trouble because of her. If the County's Party Secretary hates Xiao Bing, then Xiao Bing's future will be ruined.
The more she thought about it, the more anxious she got. Suddenly, her face turned pale!
"Then, I will take my leave." Meng Xianglin was about to leave.
Suddenly, Luan Xiaoping clutched her chest in pain. Beads of sweat started to drip down her face. Beep, beep, beep. The monitor beside the bed started to alarm. Luan Xiaoping's blood pressure was getting higher and higher. 120 … 130 … 140 … 150 … Her heart rate was also getting faster and faster. 80 … 100 … 120 … 135 … Luan Xiaoping reached for her pillow and wanted to touch the pill. The next moment, Luan Xiaoping fainted on the bed!
Meng Xianglin frowned as he did not expect her to be so easily intimidated.
Meng Xianglin stood there for a few seconds before he turned around and walked out of the ward without saying a word. He was about to leave.
The equipment in the ward is connected to the nurse's desk, and the nurse's desk will receive the alarm immediately. Along the corridor, Doctor Wang and a few nurses ran over. Dong Xuebing followed behind them anxiously. They don't understand why Luan Xiaoping suddenly had a heart attack. Her blood pressure and heartbeat are even worse than when she was first admitted to the hospital. It seems like she is having a heart attack.
Mom! Nothing must happen to you!
Dong Xuebing's eyes were red, and he did not notice Meng Xianglin when he walked past him. All his attention was on the ward.
Meng Xianglin did not say anything. If Luan Xiaoping is really dead, he does not want to be implicated. He walked to the elevator and left.
"Mom!"
Dong Xuebing pushed open the door and saw Luan Xiaoping lying on the bed motionlessly.
Dong Xuebing quickly grabbed Doctor Wang's hand. "Doctor! Quick! Save my mother! "
Doctor Wang looked at Luan Xiaoping's blood pressure and heart rate and shouted to the nurse. "Send her to the emergency room! Hurry! Call Director Zhao and Director Sun! Save her immediately! "
Dong Xuebing quickly asked. "What's wrong with my mother? She was still fine earlier! "
Doctor Wang replied. "It might be a sudden heart attack caused by her emotional fluctuations. We are not sure yet, and we need to check on her." After explaining to Dong Xuebing, Doctor Wang immediately ordered a nurse to prepare the medication. He turned to Dong Xuebing and said. "Patients with high blood pressure will not have good heart conditions. Although your mother does not have heart disease, she …" Dong Xuebing was stunned.
Dong Xuebing's face changed. "Can she be saved?"
"I can only say that I will do my best." The doctor did not make any promises.
Dong Xuebing looked at the doctor and a few nurses pushing the bed towards the hospital. He slapped his face and grabbed his hair as he leaned against the wall. His hands were trembling. His mother's condition was still fine, and the doctor said she will be discharged in a few days. Why did she act up suddenly? Too emotional fluctuations? Impossible. Dong Xuebing's mother was still smiling when she left. She should have recovered from the car accident.
Wait!
Wait!
Dong Xuebing suddenly remembered something and grabbed a nurse who was carrying a tray. "Who was in my mother's ward earlier?"
The nurse was stunned. "I saw a man entering the ward."
Dong Xuebing asked. "Is that Meng Xianglin?"
"… I don't know. Who is Meng Xianglin?"
Dong Xuebing remembered seeing Meng Xianglin in the corridor earlier, but he is not sure. He looked up and saw the CCTV in the corridor. "Nurse, bring me to the CCTV room. I want to show you all the recordings of him entering this floor within the past twenty minutes!"
If it was someone else's request, the nurse would have turned and left. But Chief Dong had given the order, and she could not say anything. The Public Security has the right to access these videos. So, the nurse went to the nurse's station and called the hospital's leaders. The hospital immediately agreed to Chief Dong's request and brought him to the CCTV room to play the videos. Dong Xuebing suppressed his anger and stared at the monitor without blinking.
"Yes."
"Is this the time?"
The two staff members pointed at the monitor.
Dong Xuebing lowered his head. "… yes. Zoom in!"
Dong Xuebing saw a middle-aged man's back in the CCTV footage, and he recognized him immediately. It's Meng Xianglin. Meng Xianglin walked into his mother's ward with a straight face. About five minutes later, Dong Xuebing's mother is about to relapse, and Meng Xianglin quickly walked out of the ward.
Dong Xuebing is furious. This old bastard!
Without asking, Dong Xuebing can guess what Meng Xianglin is doing. It must be because of the hit-and-run incident, and he went to scare Dong Xuebing's mother. He does not want her to hold the site visit team accountable! Luan Xiaoping had just experienced a car accident and is not in a stable state. Now, she is scared by Meng Xianglin, and her relapse can be explained!
Xiang Daofa! Meng Xianglin!
F * * k you two!
Dong Xuebing felt his blood rushing to his head, and he threw his handbag on the floor. His mother had been hit by a car, and you two did not help her get justice. Instead, you two got someone to scare her?! What are you trying to do?! This is f * cking driving my mother to her death! Was my mother hit by a Japanese?! Why does it sound like my mother had hit that Japanese?! Who is the victim here?!
Fine! Fine!
You all are only after this political achievement! You all just don't like me!
If I, Dong Xuebing, let you all get this political achievement, I will change my surname to yours!
Dong Xuebing took his handbag and left the hospital. He drove to the hotel where the site visit team is staying!
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