Chapter 153: Forceful Arrest of Wang Minjuan

After Jian Sining received Lin Dongfan's phone call, she returned accompanied by two public security officers.

The atmosphere, as tense as a drawn bow, was instantly pushed to its peak.

Wang Minjuan's face also grew extremely grave; despite years of navigating both official and business circles, she could not remain calm and composed in the face of this sudden turn of events.

In her angry gaze, she could no longer hide her nervous state.

Wang Minjuan herself knew very well:

Jian Sining bringing two criminal police back is a blatant warning—equivalent to warning Wang Minjuan not to invite trouble.

She, Wang Minjuan, is not a public official.

If they really took detention measures against her, the Anti-Corruption Bureau would very likely let the criminal police unit act.

Once the criminal police unit acts, it is no longer merely a bribery matter but a criminal one.

By then, the core of the issue would directly point to the vicious crimes of forest arson and Yang Tao's disappearance.

Among them, the maximum penalty for arson is the death penalty.

The consequences are unbearable!

Wang Minjuan, after careful consideration, lowered her stance to bargain with Lin Dongfan: "Section Chief Lin, I've already said Yang Tao should be able to return home safely; why must you push things to this extreme?"

"'Do you mean I haven't been clear enough? People must come home, and compensation must be in place!' Lin Dongfan's attitude was extremely firm."

Wang Minjuan suppressed her anger and compromised: "The money matter can also be negotiated. I am willing to donate ten million yuan in the form of consolation to the families of the victims of Qingzhu Village; the specific distribution will be up to you."

Hearing this, Lin Dongfan genuinely wanted to give this woman a thumbs-up—she's so sly! No wonder as a real estate tycoon who moves freely between official and business circles, her mind is agile.

Donating ten million and compensating ten million differ in name, and the difference can be huge.

Donating ten million, she Wang Minjuan would be a great philanthropist!

Compensating ten million, she Wang Minjuan would be a criminal suspect!

Damn it, making her cough up money to atone—she not only wants to use this money to wash away her own legal suspicion, but also to gain a fame that will last through the ages.

Where in the world is there such a good thing? Even in a dream one wouldn't pick an auspicious day.

Lin Dongfan chuckled lightly: "Your talent for daydreaming is still quite good; if you acted more generously, there might be a chance to make it happen."

"'Too little?' Wang Minjuan frowned slightly."

Lin Dongfan neither confirmed nor denied, countering: "You, President Wang, are worth over a hundred billion; how much do you think your life is worth? Ten million would be beneath your status."

"'Then what do you think I should donate?'"

"'If we go the compensation route, we should be realistic—pay what is due. If we go the donation route, naturally the more donated the better. The donation amount ought to match your status.'"

"'Give me a specific number.'"

"'I suggest you donate all your assets; only then would it be worthy of your noble status—would you consider it?'"

"'Section Chief Lin, don't push things too far; burning bridges benefits no one.'"

"'Is this also considered extreme? President Wang, you're really forgetful—forgot that 11 people died in that fire in Qingzhu Village? Their lives are cheap, each worth only one million; are you also cheap?'"

Lin Dongfan's cold sarcasm, like an angry arrow, pierced Wang Minjuan's heart.

Wang Minjuan ultimately could not hold back her anger.

She picked up her phone and called Gao Peng: "Secretary Gao, I have responded to the city's call, doing my utmost to promote Nanzhou's urban construction and development plans; truly I cannot be left without a good beginning and end?"

"'What happened? You're so furious.'"

"'Lin Dongfan is pushing me onto a dead-end road; today he's determined to take me away. I would like to talk calmly with him, but he acts like the reincarnation of Bao Zheng, showing no regard for anyone.'"

"'Give him the phone.'"

"'Okay.'"

Saying this, Wang Minjuan handed the phone to Lin Dongfan.

With a cold face, she told Lin Dongfan: "Secretary Gao is asking you to take the call."

"'It seems you truly have a short memory; I've said I hate being threatened!' Lin Dongfan ignored the phone handed before him and coldly barked: 'Take her away for me!'"

Hearing this, the two criminal police officers were shocked in place, none daring to pull out handcuffs.

Nanzhou's officials, big and small, still have some apprehension toward Gao Peng; not arresting Wang Minjuan was also a consensus previously reached among Chu Jinsong, Xu Liangyuan, and Leng Chuan.

Seeing the two officers standing there, unwilling to act, Wang Minjuan also regained her lost confidence.

She couldn't help but mock Lin Dongfan: "Whether you take this call or not, the result is the same; why bring disgrace upon yourself?"

"'Sining, give me the handcuffs!'"

Lin Dongfan gave an angry order; that cold and stern gaze truly gave people a chilling sense of awe, startling the nearby Jian Sining into fumbling hands and feet, for a moment forgetting which pocket of her bag the handcuffs were in.

Wang Minjuan, not willing to show weakness, stared at Lin Dongfan: "I dare anyone to move me! Secretary Gao's call hasn't hung up—don't think he can't hear..."

"'Hand it over!'"

Seeing Jian Sining finally produce the handcuffs, Lin Dongfan took them and directly slapped them onto Wang Minjuan's wrist.

Someone the Municipal Public Security Bureau dares not arrest!

I, the Anti-Corruption Bureau, come to arrest!

Mother of the Gobi! The Gao surname can't even control his own sister, yet he thinks he can manage me legally arresting you? If you anger me, I'll smash his head with my Golden Hoop Staff and instantly reveal his true form!

Putting handcuffs on Wang Minjuan, Lin Dongfan took only two seconds.

In the third second, he confiscated the tools of the crime, seized Wang Minjuan's phone that was in a call, directly hung up, and powered off and sealed the phone.

Such swift and decisive means left the two officers stunned, mouths agape.

At this moment, Wang Minjuan instead became much calmer.

There are two reasons for her calm:

First, the person detaining her is not from the public security bureau; second, she believes Secretary Gao is also seething with anger and will certainly not let Lin Dongfan off easily.

Wang Minjuan angrily laughed at Lin Dongfan: "However mighty you are now, you will suffer that much in the future—if you don't believe us, just wait and see!"

"'No need to wait for the future; I can make you suffer today.'"

Only Lin Dongfan remained, his face cold.

He turned his head and again ordered Jian Sining: "Go coordinate with the relevant departments, immediately seal off the Hengsha Group, and freeze all assets under Wang Minjuan's name! Ensure the compensation funds are not transferred."

Hmm.

Jian Sining nodded, turned and went out to make a phone call, carrying out Lin Dongfan's order.

At this moment, Wang Minjuan could no longer smile; her eyes seemed about to blaze with anger: "Lin Dongfan! Don't say I didn't warn you—sealing off the Hengsha Group is tearing down Secretary Gao's stage!"

Scared me to death, let's go!

Lin Dongfan angrily shoved Wang Minjuan with one hand, forcing her to go on the road.

As everyone was leaving, Wang Minlin, the third sister whom Wang Minjuan teasingly called Lin Daiyu, stood at the second-floor window, hatefully watching Lin Dongfan's back, full of resentment.

She called her second sister, Wang Minjun: "Second sister, the eldest sister has been taken away by the anti-corruption bureau, can you..."

She didn't finish speaking.

From the phone came a cold, merciless voice: "Her life or death has nothing to do with me." That short sentence made Wang Minlin's eyes redden, tears welling up.

Wang Minlin hung up the phone, feeling lost.

She also sent a message to her QQ friend named Fanren: "My world has collapsed; can you keep me company and talk?"

The other party didn't reply.

She then sent another message: "Are you online? If you also ignore me, I will really break down."

Still no reply.

She didn't know that this longtime QQ contact, Fanren, was actually Lin Dongfan, who was on duty and had no time to look at his phone.

Of course, Lin Dongfan also didn't know that 'Xiao Ningzi' was Wang Minjuan's younger sister.