Chapter 437: Training the Dog! The Scene Is Exhilarating and Explosive

"Who allowed this ship to dock at the old wharf? Everyone on board, get down!"

"This sharp reprimand came from Huang Tao, overflowing with superiority. Today he didn't come alone to enforce the law at the old wharf; he brought six subordinates in uniform."

"The crowd gathered on the shore was roughly pushed aside by Huang Tao to make a path."

"Huang Tao, with his subordinates, stormed onto the gangway with a menacing presence and boarded the ship! His solemn expression was merely a facade; his arrogant sneer revealed his true nature."

"He obviously didn't know Han Zhang was on board."

"After boarding, he went straight to the deck to wait for Lin Dongfan."

"He chose to enforce the law on the deck because the spot is high enough—not only to take in the gorgeous sea‑sky panorama, but also to let the dockworkers clearly see the whole enforcement process."

"It's perfect for giving those fishermen a lesson, letting them know who really calls the shots at the old wharf."

"Soon after."

"Seeing Lin Dongfan approach."

"Huang Tao gave a cold smile, grabbed a loudspeaker on the spot, raised his voice, and shouted at Lin Dongfan: "Your worksite just had a fatal accident, yet you still haven't learned—how bold of you! Without approval from my bureau, who let you privately introduce and dock a large special‑purpose vessel? Do you still have any regard for laws and regulations?""

"Although the sound was grating, Lin Dongfan laughed: "I'm not deaf—do I really need a loudspeaker to speak?""

""My words aren't just for you; they're also for the fishermen on shore!" Huang Tao stared straight at Lin Dongfan across from him: "Illegal operations must pay a price.""

""May I ask which law or regulation I've violated?" Lin Dongfan asked with a smile."

"Huang Tao sternly listed some absurd conclusions: "After multiple investigations, the ship is suspected of 'introducing unapproved foreign advanced ship technology in violation of regulations'! At the same time, the source of its onboard equipment is unclear, posing a major safety hazard! It's also suspected of 'illegal modification, over‑spec operations, and damaging nearshore fishery resources'!""

"With each charge, Huang Tao's voice rose a notch and the smug look on his face deepened, as if he had already trapped Lin Dongfan tightly in the 'law‑breaking' cage."

"He then produced a red‑header document."

"He read it out with righteous confidence:"

""According to our country's Fisheries Law and the Haishan City Fishing Vessel Management Regulations, we are now lawfully detaining the Elegant Maiden No. 1! All relevant personnel, come with me to the bureau for investigation!""

"Having said that,"

"Huang Tao gave Lin Dongfan a cold smile, then sternly ordered: "Someone, apply the seals! Detain Fan Donglin and Chen Xiaoyu!""

"The six law‑enforcement officers nearby immediately grabbed the seals and handcuffs."

"The fishermen on the shore, craning their necks to watch,"

"broke out in a cold sweat."

"Someone sighed: "Boss Fan really has rotten luck for eight lifetimes—the fishing‑village project was just ordered to stop work, and now buying a boat to give away also counts as a failure—where can he even reason?""

"Many others remained silent, angry but unwilling to speak."

"Anyone with a bit of sense can see that Boss Fan has offended Guo Lichun and offended Zheng Canghai of the Sea Dragon Society—these people clearly want to finish him off."

"Just as everyone mourned Lin Dongfan's tragic fate,"

"The over‑200‑catty Han Zhang strode heavily onto the deck: "Huang Tao, you little hotshot, want me to give you the bureau chief's seat?""

""!!!""

"Huang Tao stared, his eyes going blank."

"Although Han Zhang didn't use a loudspeaker and his tone was ordinary, to Huang Tao his words carried a huge sense of oppression. This is the rule of power‑based hierarchy: a higher rank crushes those below."

"How is Bureau Chief Han on the ship?"

"What the hell is this situation? No way—Bureau Chief Han usually gets along well with the Sea Dragon Society, so why is he hanging out with the Fans?"

"These questions swirled in Huang Tao's mind, unsolvable."

"Huang Tao gathered himself, stepped forward two paces: "Bureau Chief Han, I didn't mean to offend you—I just didn't know you were on board…""

""How dare you speak like that?" Han Zhang sternly rebuked: "You're not offending me; you're abusing the power given to you by the Party and the people!""

"That shout raised Han Zhang's volume by several tens of decibels."

"It left Huang Tao's face dark."

"Huang Tao lowered his head, stammering: "Bureau Chief Han, the Fan Dongfan vessel really does have problems—if it ought to be detained, then detain it; I'm just following the law…""

""Damn your mother, still being stubborn!""

"Han Zhang kicked out furiously, slamming his foot into Huang Tao's belly."

"In the instant Huang Tao collapsed in disgrace, Lin Dongfan's eyeballs nearly popped out—this violent scene was fucking explosive, is this the official style of Haishan?"

"Lin Dongfan had probably forgotten:"

"Back when he handled cases in Nanzhou, if he ever pushed someone to the brink, those Nanzhou bureaucrats would also grab weapons and go all‑out—for example, Yin Qiurong leading a gang to seize evidence."

"Lin Dongfan stepped up and patted Han Zhang's shoulder: "Bureau Chief Han, there's no need to ruin your image over a petty clown.""

""Boss Fan, don't worry about this—it's an internal matter of our unit.""

"Han Zhang simply wouldn't listen to advice."

"He's clear‑headed: either don't pick a side, or once you do, see it through to the end! Since he's sided with the wealthy Fan Donglin and the all‑out reformer Yu Huacheng, he's got to show some backbone."

"He pointed at Huang Tao, who had fallen to the ground."

"He roared without cease: "I'm here pushing hard for an industrial upgrade in the fisheries sector, yet you dare to sabotage my ladder from behind and trip me up! And you still have the nerve to claim this ship has problems—what problems does it have? Damn your mother! This is our domestically developed ocean‑going fishing vessel—who are you to nitpick and smear it?""

""!!!""

"Huang Tao felt as if struck by lightning, completely dazed by the tirade, sitting on the ground unable to recover."

"The six law‑enforcement officers beside him had already voluntarily moved to Han Zhang's side, meekly putting away the seals and handcuffs."

"Han Zhang kept bellowing: "Upgrading the fisheries and livestock industry is a key supported project of our city, with a series of preferential policies! You're not guiding business owners to apply for boat‑purchase subsidies—instead you're striking back! You dare, without solid evidence, to seize fishing vessels on your own and publicly smear the heads of enterprises! Who gave you the guts? In your eyes, do I, the bureau chief, still exist? Do the organization and discipline still exist?""

"These three deadly questions were like three heavy hammers, shaking Huang Tao to the brink of collapse!"

"His own law‑enforcement team was even more terrified, faces ashen, not daring to breathe, secretly praying that Bureau Chief Han wouldn't take out his anger on the innocent."

"The wharf fell into a deathly silence."

"Only the sea wind howled past, and the massive hull of the Elegant Maiden No. 1 creaked slightly as it rose and fell with the waves."

"All the onlookers' gazes were focused on the deck."

Hahaha, this Huang Tao, serves him right!

Just now I was still wondering, Bureau Chief Han was on the ship—how dare this Huang Tao kid bring people to seal the ship? I'm laughing my head off; turns out this kid went out without his eyes.

So satisfying—this Huang bastard has been colluding with the Sea Dragon Society people, whenever he got a chance he'd bully us; he should have been removed from his post long ago.

This kid has backing; he probably won't be removed from his post.

……

The dockside fishermen, loving a spectacle, all hoped Huang Tao would be dismissed on the spot.

Han Zhang's hearing was excellent; he obviously heard the fishermen's discussion, but the matter of dismissal really wasn't up to him—Guo Lichun's faction would certainly protect Han Zhang.

Seeing Huang Tao sit on the deck like a salted fish, listless and spiritless.

Han Zhang also couldn't be bothered to deal with him.

Han Zhang took Lin Dongfan aside and whispered: "Chief Fan, regarding today's matter, do you think you can just call it off? If you really go all the way on him, I won't be able to approach the Sea Dragon Society people in the future."

Earlier, Lin Dongfan had arranged for Han Zhang to sound out the Sea God Foundation.

Considering he bore a great responsibility.

Lin Dongfan replied with a smile: "You just said it yourself—this is an internal matter of your unit. Since it's your unit's affair, naturally it's up to you to decide."

Thank you, Chief Fan, for giving me face; working with sensible people is just reassuring.

Han Zhang also breathed a sigh of relief.

He returned to the middle of the deck and again coldly ordered Huang Tao: "What are you still sitting here for? Do you have the right to cling to this ocean‑going giant ship? Get lost!"

!!!

Scolded until his face was ashen, Huang Tao didn't dare utter another word, but his anger burned ever fiercer; as he left, he gave Lin Dongfan a fierce glare.

That very gaze thoroughly awakened Lin Dongfan's dog‑head halberd—tonight he will surely chop him down!