Chapter 766: The Misunderstanding Deepens!

After the adrenaline faded, the pain set in.

Tang Ye felt he could no longer lift his right arm.

When he blocked the water pipe, his forearm had been struck fiercely and was severely swollen.

Under the doctor's suggestion, Tang Ye had an X-ray taken.

The doctor studied the film carefully for a long time, then let out a sigh of relief and said, "No bones were broken."

Tang Ye actually knew this in his heart and replied, "Mm, if the bones were broken, it certainly wouldn't feel this good. So, I don't need to be hospitalized, right?"

The doctor replied softly, "County Magistrate Jiang just gave instructions for you to be hospitalized for observation for a few days."

Tang Ye waved his hand: "No need. By the way, how is County Magistrate Jiang's condition?"

A look of gravity appeared in the doctor's eyes: "He has a comminuted fracture of the lower leg and two broken ribs; the situation is quite serious. As the saying goes, 'it takes a hundred days to recover from a bone or tendon injury,' and considering he isn't young anymore, he will likely need a very long time to recuperate."

A sense of guilt welled up in Tang Ye's heart.

After all, Jiang Anbang's injury was mostly caused by him.

He whispered his instructions: "You must treat County Magistrate Jiang's injuries well; you absolutely cannot let any sequelae remain."

The doctor smiled and said, "County Magistrate Tang, rest assured, we will certainly do our best. By the way, the Small Splint Fixation Technique you used on him was truly professional."

Tang Ye smiled and explained: "My father was a doctor, and when I was young, I learned some common knowledge about Bone-setting from a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine. If I didn't have that foundation, I wouldn't have dared to handle it so casually!"

The doctor asked again: "Would you like a Nurse to treat your arm and apply some ointment to clear the bruising and reduce the swelling?"

Tang Ye thought for a moment and said, "Just put a bandage on it for me!"

The doctor looked at him in surprise, then quickly reacted: "Mm, how about I write in the medical record that you have a comminuted fracture, what do you think?"

Tang Ye laughed: "Just write it as a minor fracture; I'll take the bandage off in a few days. Don't tell anyone else about this."

The doctor understood and said, "County Magistrate Tang, rest assured, doctors have a principle of confidentiality."

Afterward, Tang Ye went to the observation room.

A Nurse came over and wrapped a bandage around his arm.

He felt a bit self-deprecating in his heart—he felt quite hypocritical.

But in the officialdom, sometimes one really has to be prepared to act as an "actor" at any time.

However, doing this was mainly to provide County Magistrate Jiang with some psychological comfort, letting him know that he wasn't the only one who had been injured.

……

Tang Ye arrived at County Magistrate Jiang's ward with his arm in a sling.

As soon as Jiang Anbang saw Tang Ye, an excited expression immediately appeared on his face: "Little Tang, you're here! How is your injury?"

"It's just some superficial wounds, nothing to worry about." Tang Ye smiled and asked in return, "County Magistrate Jiang, how are your injuries?"

Jiang Anbang waved his hand, his tone carrying a hint of helplessness: "My internal organs aren't injured, but this leg—I might end up with a limp in the future."

Tang Ye hurriedly comforted him: "Medical technology is so advanced now; as long as you cooperate well with rehabilitation therapy, you will certainly recover as before, so don't worry too much."

Jiang Anbang sighed, then turned his head to introduce the two people beside him to Tang Ye: "Little Tang, this is my wife Hu Ying, and my daughter Jiang Xia."

Hu Ying's eyes were full of gratitude as she took over the conversation: "County Magistrate Tang, Anbang has told me everything; it was truly too dangerous just now! That van almost ran over him; it was all thanks to you rushing up regardless of your own safety at the critical moment to save him from under the wheels."

Speaking of this, she glared at Jiang Anbang with resentment: "Sigh, I've told him so many times before, don't be so earnest in your work, don't make enemies everywhere, and look at the result now—you offended desperate criminals and almost lost your life!"

Jiang Anbang waved his hand abruptly to interrupt her, his tone firm: "I am a Party member, how could I submit to evil forces! Hmph, the more these people want to put me to death, the more I must fight them to the end! I believe that righteousness will prevail over evil, and this group of heinous criminals will eventually have nowhere to hide!"

Tang Ye nodded continuously, expressing his approval!

Yet in his heart, there was an indescribable complexity.

If he told Jiang Anbang that those people were actually targeting him and that he was just collateral damage, what would Jiang Anbang's reaction be?

Tang Ye ultimately did not point this out.

For the County Magistrate, perhaps he needed this kind of external stimulus to ignite the passion deep within his heart.

Long before this, when he and Huang Sitian encountered a little girl being extorted by thugs on the road, he already knew that the public security environment in Dayu County was actually not good.

Now that this incident had happened as a catalyst, perhaps it could change the public security situation in Dayu County.

……

Tang Ye was preparing to leave.

The door was knocked upon.

Jiang Anbang called out, "Please come in."

A middle-aged man wearing a police uniform walked in.

When Jiang Anbang saw him, his expression sank instantly.

The middle-aged man was named Xing Zhijun, the Deputy County Magistrate of Dayu County and concurrently the Director of the County Public Security Bureau.

"County Magistrate Jiang, Executive Tang, are you two alright?"

Xing Zhijun had already finished bathing at home and was preparing to get on the kang to be with his wife.

Suddenly he received a call saying that a malicious assault case had occurred in the county seat, and the victims were Jiang Anbang and Tang Ye.

How could he care about anything else?

He jumped off the bed in a hurry and rushed all the way to the hospital.

He was both shocked and angry in his heart: who the hell had the guts to dare to lay a heavy hand on the top two leaders of the Dayu County Government!

Jiang Anbang glanced at him indifferently, his tone carrying a hint of chill: "Do you think I look like I'm alright?"

A bitter smile appeared on the corner of Xing Zhijun's mouth, and he hurriedly explained: "County Magistrate Jiang, I have already sent people to track down the perpetrator, and I will report to you as soon as there is news."

Jiang Anbang waved his hand impatiently:

"I don't want the process, I want results!

County Magistrate Tang and I, two grown men, can encounter thugs while walking on the road; tell me, how bad has the public security situation in Dayu County become?

You must give me a reasonable explanation for this matter, otherwise, you can stop being the Director of the Public Security Bureau and go home to sell sweet potatoes instead!"

Xing Zhijun felt cold sweat breaking out on his back as he hurriedly replied, "Your criticism is correct! Please give me a little more time, I will definitely catch the person! By the way, County Magistrate Jiang, have you offended anyone recently?"

Jiang Anbang fell into deep thought and glanced at Tang Ye.

Tang Ye knew it involved Jiang Anbang's privacy, so he tactfully stood up to take his leave.

"I have some matters to attend to, so I won't disturb you any further; I'll be going now."

Jiang Anbang, however, beckoned him over.

"You don't need to leave! We are friends through life and death; there is no need to hide anything from you. I have worked in Dayu County for so many years, and I have indeed offended quite a few people, but I am not afraid of their retaliation!"

"When the problems with the City Square were exposed, I was the Executive Deputy County Magistrate."

"I stepped forward to report a group of people."

"It must be this group of people who hold a grudge and have dealt me a lethal blow."

"It has even implicated County Magistrate Tang..."

Xing Zhijun's eyes were full of anger, "County Magistrate Jiang, as long as there is a direction, it will be easy to handle."

Tang Ye watched Jiang Anbang misattribute the situation and sighed inwardly.

This misunderstanding was growing deeper and deeper!