Chapter 428: Do You Know This Person?

"Get off, get off, all of you get out of the car!" Bureau Chief Qian said as he pulled the car door open, kicking and cursing.

"You bunch of little Turtle brats, not old but not without skill, still daring to cause trouble in the Capital City, you have rebelled against us, capture all of you…"

These past days, I've been worrying over this group of Knowledgeable Youth to the point of exhaustion; Bureau Chief Qian's scolding also stems from his anxiety.

If it weren't for the Railway Bureau today, these Educated Youth would truly be taken to the Capital City for punishment and face a sentence.

But the military-cap youth doesn't grasp the Railway Bureau's good intentions, and still says without fear.

"What does it matter if you capture us! We speak for all Educated Youth; if we fail we become martyrs, even if we fail we will be recorded in the annals, and history will forever remember this day!"

"Right, recorded in the annals."

"Exactly, we have no regrets, we aren't afraid of sentencing; for the revolution to win, there must be sacrifice!"

Seeing the Educated Youth showing no remorse and still shouting slogans, Bureau Chief Qian instantly got angry, rolled up his sleeves as if to beat their parents.

Lu Cheng quickly intervened: "Bureau Chief Qian, what's there to argue with those kids, we need to handle the real business."

"Sigh, I'm also anxious for them; you say they're just kids, but if they're sentenced, their future will be ruined, won't it?"

Now everyone shares this mindset; they're compatriots, and if it can be resolved peacefully, no one wants to resort to force.

Lu Cheng walked up to the Educated Youth and asked: "Do you know why you were taken out of the Ministry of Public Security's vehicle?"

Unlike earlier when they ignored Bureau Chief Qian, the military-cap youth gave Lu Cheng a careful look.

Earlier in the car, from a distance they thought he resembled someone; now up close, they think he looks even more like that Minister Lu.

How can there be someone so alike?

"What else could it be! The units above you, aren't they just trying to earn Merit by catching us? Whoever grabs us gets the credit."

The military-cap youth said disdainfully.

Lu Cheng smiled: "You know quite a bit, but your words are only half correct; indeed Section Chief Qin who just captured you was doing it for Merit.

I'm different; if I wanted Merit, I could simply capture the Educated Youth causing trouble along the Railway line—they're more numerous, wouldn't that earn greater Merit? Why risk taking from the Ministry of Public Security, snatching a few of you little thugs."

Being called a little thug, the military-cap youth felt a surge of hot blood, ready to retort, but after opening his mouth for a long time, he had nothing to say.

Lu Cheng's point made sense; if one truly wants Merit, one could simply capture more people.

"So, what do you mean? You can't possibly… just let us go…"

Seeing the military-cap youth's words stumble, Lu Cheng felt confident and directly cleared a path.

The meaning was clear: they could leave at any time.

The military-cap youth even seemed a bit incredulous, tentatively stepping forward a few steps, finding indeed no one blocked him.

"You're really not catching us? Then we can really leave?"

Lu Cheng extended his hand: "Be my guest."

Seeing the military-cap youth nod, he immediately led his people away, and Bureau Chief Qian suddenly grew anxious.

They exerted so much effort, risking prosecution by the Ministry of Public Security to snatch the people, yet Lu Cheng intends to let them go.

What about the other group of Educated Youth planning to cause trouble in the Capital City?

Snatching the military-cap youth was just to better persuade the other group of Educated Youth, right?

Lu Cheng signaled Bureau Chief Qian not to rush: "Don't worry, I believe they'll definitely come back."

Through the first two times of impersonating leaders, when dealing with this military-cap youth, Lu Cheng sensed he was a youngster willing to listen to reason.

In his previous life, Lu Cheng was also an Educated Youth, so he understood their temperament very well.

Someone who can lead among the Educated Youth must be especially righteous, speak for the group, fight for rights, and thus earn everyone's trust.

The military-cap youth fits these traits; Lu Cheng rescued him today, so he could never just walk away directly.

As Lu Cheng guessed, the military-cap youth led his group about twenty meters, then his steps suddenly halted; after a moment's hesitation, he turned back.

He opened his mouth and asked: "You rescued us, surely you have a purpose, speak up, otherwise I won't feel at ease leaving."

Bureau Chief Qian glanced at Lu Cheng, and through the military-cap youth's tone instantly understood what Lu Cheng meant.

If they had directly asked the military-cap youth for help just now, he would likely have resisted, so using a feigned capture to make him feel indebted would have made the matter easier to discuss.

Bureau Chief Qian looked up at Lu Cheng with admiration, not expecting that despite his youth, Lu Cheng understood how to handle people's hearts.

Since the military-cap youth brought it up, Lu Cheng went along and it was easy to speak.

"I want to ask you for a favor."

The military-cap youth guessed: "You want me to step forward and persuade the other group of Educated Youth to return, right?"

Lu Cheng nodded without denying, and the military-cap youth inhaled.

"Sorry, I can't help with that favor; of course, I also don't like owing anyone, you can ask someone else."

Lu Cheng glanced at Bureau Chief Qian; both looked a bit helpless.

"You think this is child's play; there's only one purpose in rescuing you, otherwise why rescue you? Don't think you're that useful!"

Bureau Chief Qian retorted mercilessly.

The military-cap youth, not angry this time, said: "Anyway, making us give up our voice is definitely not acceptable."

Bureau Chief Qian got angry again, but Lu Cheng cut in: "Earlier, Bureau Chief Qian also said, if you keep causing trouble, and get caught again later, you'll face sentencing, which will affect your future."

"I already said earlier that I don't mind; as long as we Educated Youth can return to Hui Cheng, the initial sacrifice is necessary."

Lu Cheng nodded; indeed he was a man, willing to sacrifice himself to speak for the collective's benefit.

"Fine, even if you're not afraid, have you thought about if you actually go to prison, can your family, brothers and sisters accept it? They'll be subject to neighbors' gossip for life, so even if you don't think for yourself, think for your family."

As expected, when family was mentioned, the military-cap youth's gaze softened considerably.

"You see, our Railway Troops are right here; if it truly escalates beyond control, we have the capability to capture all of you."

"But we are compatriots; until that moment, we don't want to do that."

"Compared to that so-called Section Chief Qin who just grabs people, Lu Cheng here, and even the Railway Bureau's earlier approach, have always been persuading them."

The military-cap youth hesitated for a moment; he really didn't want to miss the chance to voice his demands during the National Day.

But the Lu Cheng before me, once again with his earnest pleading, made him think of someone—namely the formerly kind Minister Lu…

"You can ask me to help, that's fine, but you must first answer a question of mine."

"Ask."

"Do you know Minister Lu?"