Chapter 118

The petitioner in Shiban Village was surnamed Gao and named San. He was the third in his family. His father, for the sake of convenience, named his children in order: Gao Da, Gao Er, Gao San...

A few years ago, Gao San helped a neighbor report an affair and was held a grudge against by the adulterer. After a period of time, he was sought out for revenge and was beaten severely on the street in Baishu Bay.

At that time, it went through official channels, and finally, a private settlement was reached, and Gao San received 18,000 yuan in compensation.

But subsequently, the adulterer moved to the county seat to live and turned a deaf ear to the 18,000 yuan compensation.

Gao San asked for it many times to no avail, and now he couldn't even see the person's face. So he started petitioning, but every time he was brought back by people from the Baishu Bay Township Government, and the problem was delayed and could not be solved.

According to Gao San, the adulterer had protection from people in the police station, and once there was trouble, he would hide. In short, this matter was neither big nor small, no one handled it in earnest, and it dragged on for several years.

Seeing the Township Party Committee Secretary visit, Gao San's family was busy entertaining him. Although the matter had passed for many years, the knot in Gao San's heart could still be seen on his face.

After chatting for a while, Lu Fan entered the topic and asked, "Gao San, have you seen him recently? Or do you have any news about him?"

"Sigh, it's almost New Year's, that bastard must be at home, but no one cares. Even if you call the Chengguan Police Station, you can get through, but every time they say he's out of town, he admits the debt, and he'll pay when he comes back. Secretary Lu, it's not that I must have this money, it's just that I can't swallow this breath, it's shameful!"

Lu Fan knew very well that no one was managing this matter, and it was impossible for the other party to have a big backer, so he dialed the police station director's phone. After it connected, he said, "Director Wang, I am Lu Fan. Are you at the station?"

Police Station Director Wang Hongpeng said, "I am, Secretary Lu. What are your instructions?"

"Director Wang, if you are not busy, please come to Gao San's house in Shiban Village. There is a matter I need to trouble you with."

"Okay, Secretary Lu, I'll be there right away."

Hanging up the phone, Lu Fan said to Gao San, "In this bright world, in a society ruled by law, I don't believe anyone dares to resist the law? Don't worry, I will manage this matter to the end!"

Hearing this, Gao San's heart ignited with hope, and he silently shed two tears.

Twenty minutes later, a police car roared over. Director Wang Hongpeng pushed the door and entered, saying, "Secretary Lu, I'm here. If there's anything, just order me!"

"Director Wang, you just took office. Have you learned about Gao San's case?"

"Secretary Lu, I didn't know before, but I asked people at the station on the way here just now, and I basically understand it."

"When being an official, one must be the master for the people. 18,000 has been delayed for four or five years. I think this kind of person who breaks his word, refuses to execute, and treats the law as nothing must be treated well. Also, the interest generated over these years must also be paid. Is it convenient for you to coordinate with the Chengguan Police Station to handle it?"

Wang Hongpeng laughed, "Secretary Lu, we don't need to beg others. I've seen this kind of rascal before. Let's deal with him directly!"

"Oh? I don't know much about the procedure. If your police station can handle it, then handle it directly. If any problems arise, you can come to me at any time."

"Secretary Lu, straightforward. Don't worry, the implementation of instructions will not wait overnight. I will solve this matter by tonight. You go ahead and get busy, I'm leaving now."

"Director Wang, thanks!"

After comforting Gao San a few words, Lu Fan went to Goumen Village, where there was a petitioner named Ma Wei. Because of the issue of a civilian teacher becoming a regular teacher, he had been petitioning for ten years, had petitioned across levels many times, and could be registered at the Petition Bureau. It belonged to a historical legacy issue.

Seeing Lu Fan visit again, Ma Wei poured a glass of water and said, "Secretary Lu, I just feel it's unfair. Why can others become regular teachers and enjoy normal retirement treatment, but for me, it can only be bought out?"

Lu Fan said helplessly, "Old Ma, I sympathize with you, but without rules, there is no square. The system is aimed at everyone, not at you personally."

"Rules are dead, people are alive. Why must it be stipulated that one must have taught before September '85 to become a regular teacher? At that time, school had started, and the school lacked teachers. I started work in October, just one month difference. I have my teaching certificate and college diploma. Is one month really that important? I'm not convinced. After the New Year, I'm going to Jingcheng to petition."

Lu Fan patiently persuaded, "Old Ma, I have discussed your matter with the leaders of the Education Bureau. Even if you go to Jingcheng, it will be of no avail. It is impossible to change the system just because of you alone. Moreover, the policy for civilian teachers to become regular teachers has been implemented for ten years, right? Besides making it difficult for me, the Secretary, you can't change anything. Moreover, unreasonable entanglement and petitioning across levels will violate the law. You have been a man of integrity all your life, can you give me some face? If you have difficulties in life, let's find a way to solve them. Although the policy of buying out length of service has stopped and you haven't received the money, I will coordinate this, even if I have to beg everyone, I will get this money back for you."

"Sigh, Secretary Lu, I'm really not making it difficult for you. I don't even care about death, it's just that I can't swallow this breath!"

"Old Ma, how about this: I'll arrange for you to be a forest ranger and arrange for your wife to be a sanitation worker in the township government. I'll also get back the money for buying out your length of service, so your life can have a guarantee."

Ma Wei thought for a while and said, "Secretary Lu, what you said is reasonable, but I have a concern. What if you are transferred away one day, and the township government takes away the livelihood of me and my old lady?"

Lu Fan said decisively, "Old Ma, don't worry about this. A man's word is his bond. Even if I am transferred away, I will manage your matter to the end. Think about it, if I am transferred away, won't I be promoted? Would the township government dare not listen to what I say? You can put one hundred and twenty hearts at ease!"

"Secretary Lu, you are a good person, a good official, I believe you!"

Lu Fan finally breathed a sigh of relief. Stabilize it first, that's all. The work of this township government really needs to be coaxed and deceived, but he did intend to handle Ma Wei's matter.

Speaking of Wang Hongpeng, he hadn't been promoted to director of the Baishu Bay Police Station for long. This was the first time he was cooperating with the township government's work, and it was the instruction of the top leader, so he naturally wanted to do the job beautifully.

On the way to the county seat, Wang Hongpeng had already investigated the information of the "deadbeat" clearly and headed straight for the destination. This bastard had bought two floors and eight rooms in the county seat.

Sneaking into the courtyard, he found that the house was brightly lit, and the sound of finger-guessing games on the first floor was very lively. In the latter part of the twelfth lunar month in Ningyang, it had basically entered the rhythm of the New Year, calling friends and drinking shaojiu.

Wang Hongpeng felt confident and led several subordinates to push the door and enter directly.

Seeing the police enter the door, the "deadbeat" was startled, but soon calmed down and asked with a smile, "Excuse me, who are you looking for?"

Wang Hongpeng looked at him twice and said, "I'm looking for you, damn it. You don't let us have peace during the New Year, take him away!"

"Ah? Where are you from? What law did I break?"

"We are from the Baishu Bay Police Station. You know what you did. Take him away, don't talk nonsense with him!"

"Leaders, leaders, I'm just a businessman, doing things properly and according to the rules. You can't arrest people for no reason, right?"

Two police officers didn't allow any argument and went up to take the person. The "deadbeat" just wanted to resist, but was taken down by the police with his hands behind his back and shown the "silver bracelets," which scared the others who were preparing to help into not moving at all.

In less than five minutes, the "deadbeat" was taken into the police car.

At this time, his wife and children who were sleeping on the second floor ran down in a hurry, crying and rushing towards the police car, but they only caught the exhaust fumes.

In the police car, the "deadbeat" came to his senses and said, "Leader, is it because of Gao San's matter?"

Wang Hongpeng said lightly, "It seems you still have some memory."

"Leader, this matter shouldn't be managed by your police station, it should be the court's business."

Wang Hongpeng said angrily, "Owe money and don't pay, refuse to execute, and you still have reasons? Giving me a lecture? Who do you think you are? Then I tell you, I think there is something fishy about the matter back then. I will investigate it from beginning to end again. Will you cooperate or not?"

"Leader, things shouldn't be done like this! My cousin is at the Chengguan Police Station, you should know him."

Wang Hongpeng laughed, "Tell me his name, damn it, let me see who your umbrella is!"

"Leader, it's just ten thousand yuan, no need to be like this, right? We are all Ningyang people, we see each other all the time, forgive others when you can!"

"Yo, I don't quite understand what you mean. Are you threatening me? Don't you look in the mirror, who do you think you are? I handle one of your kind whenever I see one. Daring to bully the people in my jurisdiction, you're tired of living, damn it! You think it's just a matter of 18,000? What about the interest for four years? I calculated it for you. According to three times the bank interest, it adds up to 32,500, plus mental damage fees, at least 50,000. After we investigate this lawsuit again, the police station will fight it for Gao San against you!

Don't use that kind of look, damn it. I tell you, my name is Wang Hongpeng, Director of Baishu Bay Police Station. From now on, I've got my eye on you!"

The "deadbeat" said helplessly, "Director Wang, I admit defeat, I'll pay the 18,000!"

"Are your ears stuffed with donkey hair? It's 50,000!"

"Director Wang, you can't bully people like this!"

"How did you talk when you were bullying people, damn it? Come, come, tell me about your connections at the Chengguan Police Station, let me see, I want to see who the hell has such great ability!"

At ten o'clock in the evening, Wang Hongpeng came to Lu Fan's office. As soon as he entered, he said, "Secretary Lu, it's done. I 'got' 30,000 yuan, and both sides have reconciled."

Lu Fan laughed, "Director Wang, no problems, right?"

"Don't worry, Secretary. How many dozens of these things do I handle every year?"

"Director Wang, thanks!"

"Secretary Lu is too polite. This is what the police station should do. If you have anything in the future, just give instructions at any time!" After speaking, Wang Hongpeng put a plastic bag on the coffee table and laughed, "Secretary, first visit, a little token. I'm not bribing you, this is good stuff, authentic deer blood wine, I guarantee you can't get it!"

Lu Fan didn't refuse and laughed, "It's good stuff, but my physique doesn't need it!" After speaking, he also took two packs of cigarettes out of the drawer and handed them over.

"Hongpeng, courtesy demands reciprocity. If you don't accept it, I won't accept it either!"

Wang Hongpeng took the cigarettes without caring and said, "I just happened to be 'out of ammunition and food' these two days. Thank you, Secretary, for 'replenishing the provisions'!"