Chapter 113: Village Tyrant Brought to Justice

Lin Wei scolded Chen Yang harshly. If Lin Jianguo hadn't called her, she still wouldn't have known that Chen Yang was risking himself in Chen Family Village.

Chen Yang only knew that Chen Baoshan and his wife's family had been arrogant and domineering in Chen Family Village for many years; he didn't expect their background to be far more complicated than he imagined.

Speaking of this, we really need to thank the chief of Panlong Town Police Station, Liao Feifan. In order to leave a good impression in front of Lin Jianguo, he launched a thorough and meticulous investigation into the backgrounds of Chen Baoshan and Jiang Lijuan's families.

In the investigation, it was discovered that the Jiang brothers have been running rampant in Chen Family Village and Jiang Family Village, acting lawlessly and attacking anyone they dislike; everyone dares to be angry but not speak out against them.

Moreover, Chen Jianxi also has a serious gang-related background in Qingshui County, often bringing people to intimidate and beat demolition households. Qingshui County has many complaint letters about him, but they were all suppressed.

More importantly, Liao Feifan also seized two homemade hunting rifles and some controlled knives at the Yuan family's residence, and at Chen Jianxi's home he found a Type 64 pistol and several dozen rounds of ammunition.

Lin Wei was angry with Chen Yang, mainly blaming him for being too reckless. He went to provoke them without first investigating the situation of the Chen Baoshan and Jiang Lijuan families.

However, Chen Yang is also quite innocent, because in his previous life the Chen Baoshan family was never investigated for gang ties; instead they lived quite comfortably and even became the richest people in Panlong Town.

Moreover, Chen Yang at the time thought that with Village Party Secretary Chen Dingfang present, and a crowd of Chen Family Village onlookers, the Jiang brothers wouldn't dare be too arrogant. But the facts proved that Chen Dingfang in Chen Family Village was merely a paper tiger. Watching the Jiang brothers commit evil, he didn't show the dignity of a village Party Secretary. Even when the village office was smashed, he didn't utter a sound. And those Chen Family Village villagers were all coldly watching on.

To be honest, when Chen Yang left Chen Family Village that day, he felt very disappointed. He gave each household a piglet and a bag of pig feed, something even strangers could appreciate. Yet those villagers who still had a trace of blood relation were unusually cold‑hearted. They deserved to be bullied by the Chen Baoshan father‑son duo and the Jiang brothers for so many years.

Nevertheless, Chen Yang still had to go back. Because only Chen Jianxi and the Jiang brothers were arrested, while Chen Baoshan and Jiang Lijuan remained at large.

Especially Chen Baoshan—whether he really raped Chen Juhua or not must be investigated clearly. If true, he should at least be sentenced to ten years in prison.

Hearing that Chen Yang was going back again, Lin Wei insisted that he take Zheng Yun along, and she also prepared two electric batons for self‑defense for them.

Since the Land Rover was smashed, Chen Yang let Zheng Yun drive the company's small truck to Panlong Town. After seeing Chen Juhua, he could also conveniently bring back the mountain goods that Chen Dalei had collected.

Chen Juhua is forty years old; judged solely by looks, she can only be considered medium‑high in Chen Family Village. However, her figure is well proportioned and she takes good care of herself. Although she is a rural person, her skin is quite fair. Perhaps this is the main reason Chen Baoshan took a liking to her.

To avoid drawing attention, Chen Yang set the meeting place at Chen Dalei's mountain‑goods store, which usually only has customers in the morning and at noon.

Chen Juhua sat on a plastic chair, head lowered, silent, as if engaged in an inner struggle.

Chen Yang didn't force her either. This woman had just been widowed two years ago, had no children, and in Chen Family Village had long been the subject of gossip. Even being raped by Chen Baoshan was mistaken by people as her actively seducing him. Her fate could be said to be utterly miserable.

Chen Juhua remained silent for about fifteen minutes before opening up. She confessed to Chen Yang: "Actually I don't resent Chen Baoshan. Although he did that to me, these past few years he has always taken care of me. Compared to the other people in the village, he is more like a human being."

Chen Yang reminded her: "He's only afraid you'll expose him, so he deliberately gives you some sweets to coax you."

Chen Juhua said indifferently: "So what? At least he really treated me well."

Chen Yang smiled and asked: "If that's the case, why did you still come to see me?"

Chen Juhua lowered her head and fell silent again.

Chen Yang then said: "Because Jiang Lijuan has already discovered your relationship with Chen Baoshan. You're worried she'll act against you, so you came, right?"

Chen Juhua looked up at Chen Yang in surprise. She hadn't expected Chen Yang to be able to guess what she was thinking.

"Then will you help me deal with Jiang Lijuan?"

Chen Yang countered: "Then will you honestly report Chen Baoshan?"

Chen Juhua fell into silence once again.

Chen Yang thought for a moment and said: "Actually, if you left Chen Family Village and went out to see the wider world, perhaps you'd live better than now."

Chen Juhua sighed: "You say it easily. I'm a weak woman, uneducated and without any special skill—what could I do out there?"

Chen Yang suggested: "You could work as a waiter or in a factory. Some jobs don't require a diploma or technical skill."

Chen Juhua was still hesitant. From childhood she had never gone farther than Qingshui County town. Before, she also wanted to work in the county town, but Chen Baoshan told her that the public security there was poor and single women were most likely to be bullied.

Chen Yang said: "I also need to hire waiters at my store in Xingcheng, which sells agricultural products. If you're worried about adapting to the outside world, you can first work there for a while—room and board provided."

"Really?" Chen Juhua's heart fluttered quickly. If she could go to Xingcheng, that would surely be good. She had heard from fellow villagers that Chen Yang's aunt also lives in Xingcheng. She is only a few years younger than Chen Chunmei, and they used to play together often as kids, so they're acquaintances.

Seeing her interest, Chen Yang immediately nodded: "As long as you're not afraid of hardship, I can arrange it for you."

"I'm not afraid!" Chen Juhua, who had suffered endless gossip in the village over the years—even her own family looked down on her—since there was a chance to change her living environment, she naturally jumped at it.

Thus, Chen Juhua confessed everything to Chen Yang in detail: how she had gotten Chen Baoshan drunk, then he raped her in the village office. She also told Chen Yang that Chen Aiyun, who had caused a disturbance with her that day, was also a victim.

Chen Yang hadn't expected Chen Baoshan to be a repeat offender; he immediately called Liao Feifan and briefly reported the information he had just heard from Chen Juhua.

Liao Feifan was now at the height of his enthusiasm; upon hearing that Chen Baoshan was also implicated, he immediately sent people to Chen Family Village to make arrests, and then urged Chen Yang to be sure to bring Chen Juhua to the police station for a statement.

Upon hearing that she still had to go to the police station, Chen Juhua felt a bit hesitant.

Chen Yang soothed her: "What's there to fear? Chen Baoshan's son and several of his maternal uncles have committed serious crimes; they'll likely be locked up for years. Even if they ever get released, you'll have already settled elsewhere."

Only then did Chen Juhua feel somewhat relieved. She immediately accompanied Chen Yang to the police station to file a report.

Moreover, Liao Feifan's efficiency was also high; after openly and covertly investigating in Chen Family Village, he quickly gathered more evidence of Chen Baoshan's crimes. This generation's village tyrant finally met his legal end.