Chapter 345: and translation of title

You know how much we're supposed to collect? Ten thousand—this isn't robbery, is it?

He Lao Ban spoke with great excitement, but Deputy Township Head Li listened, his face turning ashen.

"Leader, you have to stand up for me—I only make a little money collecting clams, and he's a highway bandit!" He Lao Ban shouted loudly.

Ten thousand yuan as a toll?

Deputy Township Head Li was fuming, his nostrils practically spewing fire that could kill the Monkey King—damn it.

I'm in charge of the economy, and now Ye Cheng is leading the villagers in aquaculture, boosting the economy, and he even specially invited me here—this is my achievement.

Okay, okay.

You, Chen Jinhai, causing trouble is bad enough.

Now you're thinking of letting my achievements go to waste, right?

Let's see how brave you are!

"Come on, let's go up and see!" Deputy Township Head Li didn't bother with formal steps; he strode over.

By the way, a small car arrived here, and Chen Jinfa couldn't see who got out.

But whoever drives a small car in these times is either rich or noble.

Normally he'd be careful, but what time is it now?

The Chen Family poured out in full force, and I alone held the pass; even if you're a wealthy city person, once you're on my turf…

If it's a dragon, you coil; if it's a tiger, you crouch.

As the old saying goes:

Wealth is nothing compared to power; now let me show you what power looks like.

Just then, Chen Jinfa saw a person striding over, furious, dressed plainly but decently—likely a low‑key merchant.

Yes, a low‑key merchant.

Only, this person's face seemed a little familiar—perhaps I'd seen him somewhere before.

Poor Deputy Township Head Li never expected that, after rushing over, this person would still stare at him so arrogantly, not even recognizing him.

This isn't Chen Jinfa's fault; he'd hardly ever seen Deputy Township Head Li before—during the last election he had, but then the leader was amiable and well‑mannered.

Nothing like now, when he's furious, face set for a fight.

"Who told you to extort money on this road?!!" Deputy Township Head Li rushed up to Chen Jinfa and shouted his accusation.

What's up, you're trying to pick a fight with me, huh?

Chen Jinfa wasn't intimidated either; he looked at him contemptuously and said, "What's up? Our Village Chief told us to collect, we collect what we want—you damn dog, where'd you come from, barking nonsense here? I'm telling you, nobody gets through without ten thousand."

Being called a dog, Deputy Township Head Li truly hadn't expected that.

Great, someone actually dares to point at my nose and insult me on my own turf—how bold!

"Go, call the police station—bring these people back for questioning." Deputy Township Head Li told his secretary.

The secretary didn't even try to dissuade him, just picked up the phone and dialed.

When the ruler is humiliated, the minister dies; scolding your own leader is just slapping yourself in the face.

The secretary went to the back to make the call, and Deputy Township Head Li continued,

"And Chen Jinhai—get him to come over here!"

Seeing Deputy Township Head Li's domineering demeanor, Chen Jinfa sensed something was off.

He even called the police—is that for real?

Could it be that he's on good terms with Liu Jin?

He turned and looked at Chen Jinhai sitting far away, but Chen Jinhai wasn't looking this way at all—he was chatting.

Deputy Township Head Li also saw Chen Jinhai, instantly fuming, pointed his right hand and roared,

"Chen Jinhai, you fucking get over here!"

Chen Jinhai jumped in shock—who the hell is this, so arrogant, daring to curse me at this moment?

But once he saw who it was, he instantly felt a chill run up his spine, his hairs standing on end.

Damn! It's Deputy Township Head Li.

Seeing Deputy Township Head Li's angry look, Chen Jinhai knew he was doomed.

He sprang up from his chair and hurried over.

"Deputy Township Head Li, how did you come here?"

Deputy Township Head Li?

Chen Jinfa was dumbfounded, staring blankly at this person, then looking at Ye Cheng—damn, you're not playing by the rules.

Upon seeing Chen Jinhai's downcast, obedient look, Deputy Township Head Li flared up, pointed at him and began shouting,

"Chen Jinhai, you CNMM bastard—damn it, while others are farming and boosting the economy, you're out here extorting tolls—is your brain full of shit?"

"Does being Village Chief make you think you're untouchable? Believe me, I'll go back, raise it at the meeting, and have you removed outright!!"

Ye Cheng, listening from behind, was stunned—Deputy Township Head Li was also furious, even blurting out profanity.

This is a public setting, after all.

He Lao Ban was also terrified, pressing himself against the side—this leader's anger is kind of scary.

Chen Jinhai was drenched in abuse, too ashamed to lift his head.

"Ten thousand yuan as a toll—this is outright robbery; shouldn't they call the police to lock you up before you behave?"

"No, Leader, I was just momentarily confused, utterly confused." Chen Jinhai was genuinely frightened.

I'm already up there in age—if I really got locked up, people say it's dark in there, and I don't know if I'd ever get out.

"Misunderstanding your mother's a bitch!!!"

"Damn! Quickly move your stuff out of the way, then line up one by one—I'll have Liu Jin take you in to study the law properly. After one of you leaves, I'm looking for you, Chen Jinhai, to ask."

One sentence left the Chen family completely dumbfounded.

Everyone, hurry up and go, this...

They each looked at Chen Jinhai, hoping he would plead for mercy.

But Chen Jinhai could barely protect himself—how dare he speak? He just turned his head, motioning for everyone to quickly pack up and clear the way.

"Unable to succeed, excess in failure." Deputy Township Head Li cursed again, and only then did his anger mostly subside.

"He Lao Ban, sorry for letting you see me like that, you may go now." Deputy Township Head Li looked at He Lao Ban.

"Oh, oh, that leader, will I not be charged again when I come out later?" He Lao Ban added.

Ye Cheng listened, wanting to laugh. "Damn, you're ruthless—this is adding another stab."

Chen Jinhai felt like killing someone—if you gave me two more guts I still wouldn't dare. You're deliberately putting eye drops on me in front of the leader.

"He dares! The police station will leave people here later, guaranteeing you can definitely get out. Next time they dare to collect tolls again, I'll have them all arrested."

Having said that, Deputy Township Head Li gave Chen Jinhai a fierce stare.

"All right, Ye Cheng, you lead the way."

"Xiao Li, you stay here, watch them—don't let a single one escape. When Liu Jin arrives, arrest them all and take them to the police station for proper education." Deputy Township Head Li said to his secretary.

After saying that, he couldn't even be bothered to look at Chen Jinhai, got straight into the car, and followed Ye Cheng into Baiyun Village.

After the group had gone, Chen Jinfa came over and said to Chen Jinhai, "Village Chief, the leaders have left—should we run? It's no fun being held in the police station."

"Run! Run your mother! You just want to end up in jail, don't you?" Chen Jinhai shouted back.

The secretary is still here, and you're talking about running.