Chapter 48: You have provoked someone you shouldn't have

Wang Defa felt as if he had been struck by lightning; his brain buzzed:

"Secretary Liu, what's wrong? I haven't done anything!"

"Still asking what's wrong? You've provoked someone you shouldn't have."

"The Qin from your village is a Moral Model recently commended by the county! He's an entrepreneur who donated 1.5 million to the county for public welfare!"

"You actually dared to occupy his family's homestead and even threatened him? Who gave you the guts?"

"I'm telling you, the county already knows about this, and they are absolutely furious!"

"The police from the station will be there immediately! Just wait to be dealt with!"

The call ended.

Wang Defa held his phone, stunned like a wooden chicken, his face pale as paper, and cold sweat instantly soaked his back.

He stiffly turned his head to look at the calm-faced Qin Ze.

A Moral Model? Donated 1.5 million? The county leaders all know?

How come I didn't know about this?

Wang Xiaolong noticed his father's strange expression and leaned over:

"Dad, what's wrong?"

Wang Defa's lips trembled, unable to speak.

But out of concern for his face, Wang Defa still refused to bow his head.

More and more villagers gathered around to watch, but most were just there for the spectacle; no one voiced an opinion.

After all, everyone knew Wang Defa's influence in the village.

Half an hour later, the sound of sirens came from the village entrance.

Two police cars sped over and stopped at the intersection.

Several police officers in uniform walked over quickly, led by a middle-aged officer in his forties.

The middle-aged man walked up quickly:

"You must be Mr. Qin Ze, right? I am the Director of the township police station, Wang Jianguo."

"Hello, Director Wang."

"Mr. Qin, I am truly sorry!" Wang Jianguo shook Qin Ze's hand.

"It is our failure in duty that has caused you to suffer such grievances!"

Qin Shougang and the other two stood behind, watching in a daze.

"You are too kind, Director Wang." Qin Ze said, "I just want to seek justice."

"It is only right! It is a must!" Wang Jianguo turned to the police behind him and said, "Go, bring Wang Defa over!"

"Yes!"

Seeing this, the arrogance on Wang Defa's face vanished, replaced by panic.

Seeing Wang Jianguo, his legs went soft:

"Di-Director Wang, why are you here?"

"Wang Defa!" Wang Jianguo said sternly.

"As the village head, you abused your power for personal gain, occupied a villager's homestead, and even dared to threaten Mr. Qin! You have some nerve!"

"I-I didn't..."

"Didn't you?" Qin Ze took out his phone and played the recording.

Wang Defa's voice came out of the phone:

"In this village, I am the law! What do you Qin family members think you are?"

Wang Defa's face turned ghastly white.

"Wang Defa, you are suspended."

"The comrades from above will be here shortly; you will go back with them to explain the issues."

"Director Wang, I was wrong! I know I was wrong!" Wang Defa plopped to his knees.

"Mr. Qin, Brother Qin, I was wrong! I'll dismantle the shed immediately, I'll return the land right away!"

Qin Ze looked at Wang Jianguo:

"Director Wang, how do you think this matter should be handled?"

Wang Jianguo said:

"The occupied homestead must be returned, and the damages caused must be compensated. Additionally, we will pursue Wang Defa for his disciplinary and illegal actions."

He paused and added:

"Mr. Qin, please rest assured, we will definitely handle this matter seriously."

Qin Ze nodded:

"Thank you, Director Wang."

Wang Jianguo patted Qin Ze on the shoulder, deliberately trying to get close:

"Mr. Qin, let's add each other on WeChat. In the future, if you have any issues, just call me directly; no need to trouble the county."

"As long as you have any issues here, just give me a call! I will personally lead the team to handle it!"

"Alright."

At this very moment, Qin Ze finally understood!

Why the system had given him the status of a Moral Model!

This feeling of having status was actually even more satisfying than the feeling of having money!

Within minutes, Wang Defa and his son were taken into the police car to be investigated at the station.

More and more villagers gathered around, pointing and whispering.

Qin Shougang stood at the doorway, his back straight.

The second and third uncles looked at Qin Ze with eyes full of awe.

"Xiao Ze," the second uncle asked in a low voice, "do you know the big leaders in the county?"

Qin Ze smiled:

"I suppose you could say that!"

Having said just those four words, Qin Ze stopped there and didn't say more, but everyone understood.

And Qin Shougang, looking at his son right now, almost had sparks flying from his eyes.

For a moment, he realized one thing.

His son perhaps hadn't just won the lottery and gotten rich; it wasn't that simple.

The gathered villagers hadn't dispersed yet, and dozens of eyes were fixed on Qin Ze.

Qin Shougang stood beside his son, his back straight, and the wrinkles on his face smoothed out.

For so many years, he had never been this bold in the village.

The second uncle, Qin Shouqiang, and the third uncle, Qin Shoufu, walked over, looking at Qin Ze with complex expressions.

"Xiao Ze, you really have brought honor to our old Qin family!"

The third uncle nodded vigorously and patted Qin Ze on the shoulder:

"Who would have thought! The Wang family has run rampant in the village for so many years, and today they fell into your hands!"

And at this time, Director Wang, very observant, took out a cigarette!

And started handing them out to Qin Ze's father and the two uncles!

With the Director personally handing out cigarettes, Qin Ze's second and third uncles were instantly flattered!

Their vanity was greatly satisfied!

For a moment, they had nothing but satisfaction for their nephew, Qin Ze!

The police car drove away, and the gathered villagers finally dared to crowd around.

"Shougang, your Xiao Ze has really made something of himself now!"

"I heard he's a big boss in the city?"

"Just now, even that police station director was so polite to Xiao Ze!"

Qin Shougang responded with a smile, unable to hide the pride on his face.

The second aunt and third aunt also squeezed out from the crowd.

The two women who had been standing far away watching just a moment ago now had completely different expressions on their faces.

The second aunt grabbed Qin Ze's hand:

"Xiao Ze, you had me so worried just now! That Wang Defa's whole family are no good!"

The third aunt also leaned in:

"Exactly! Xiao Ze, you did the right thing! You should teach them a lesson!"

Qin Ze chuckled inwardly.

Back in the second uncle's living room, the atmosphere was completely different.

The second aunt diligently poured tea for Qin Ze.

The third aunt brought out all the good things in the house.

The second uncle rubbed his hands:

"Big brother, Xiao Ze is truly remarkable now."

"Xiao Ze, just now I heard that Director Wang mention something about a Moral Model? Donated 1.5 million? Is this true?"

Once this question was asked, everyone in the living room focused their gaze on Qin Ze.

Qin's father and mother also looked at their son.

Qin Ze put down his teacup, slightly embarrassed, gathered his thoughts, and then said:

"It's true. I donated some money to the county, and the county gave me the title of Moral Model."

"But it's not like I donated just for the sake of donating! It's because the company needs to pay taxes, and there's a policy where donating money reduces the taxes paid!"

"But if I really had to donate this much, I honestly wouldn't be able to take it out!"

These words were said lightly, but everyone present was stunned.

1.5 million, in Qin Family Village, was enough to build two three-story small buildings.

The second uncle swallowed his saliva:

"Xiao Ze, how much money have you actually earned now?"

Qin's father quickly coughed:

"Shouqiang, don't ask what shouldn't be asked."

The second uncle realized and nodded repeatedly:

"Right, right, right, shouldn't ask, shouldn't ask."

But the curiosity in his eyes couldn't be hidden.

Qin Ze smiled and didn't respond.

He knew he couldn't show his wealth.

"Second uncle, all my money is invested in the company now! To put it bluntly, if the company runs into trouble one day, I might even end up owing the investors!"

"Running your own company is no different from gambling!" ===== CHAPTER 49 =====