Chapter 92

If the initiative for handling this matter were left in Ji Tao’s hands, and he were to make a big deal out of it, it would likely implicate Tao Yan. At that point, Dan Guozhi and Tao Yan would be in a very passive position.

After calling Zheng Jianan and telling him that he, Secretary Ji, and County Magistrate Zhang were waiting at the guesthouse for the investigation results, Dan Guozhi hung up the phone and looked at Ji Tao, wanting to see if Ji Tao approved of his handling method.

Ji Tao nodded, indicating he was relatively satisfied with Dan Guozhi’s handling. This made Dan Guozhi feel slightly relieved. Regardless of the purpose behind Ji Tao and Zhang Kaishan’s actions today, as long as they didn't make a big deal out of it, it was fine. He felt that perhaps this was because Ji Tao still wanted to maintain a low profile.

Dan Guozhi said, "Where are the comrades from the Jiangnan District Handicraft Store? Let’s go visit them!"

Ji Tao nodded and, together with Zhang Kaishan, took Dan Guozhi to the room next door. At this time, Lu Xiaoya, Su Xinghui, and the others had already avoided the area, and only Deputy Manager Li and the three drivers were in the room.

Zhang Kaishan introduced Deputy Manager Li’s identity to Dan Guozhi. Dan Guozhi said, "Manager Li, I’m sorry. This matter might be a misunderstanding. I have already asked the comrades from the Public Security Bureau to investigate it, and we will definitely give you a satisfactory explanation."

Deputy Manager Li postured and said, "I have already reported today’s incident to our Manager Song. Our Manager Song said that if your county cannot handle this matter well, she will report it to the provincial leaders."

Dan Guozhi thought Deputy Manager Li was bluffing, but since they were from the provincial capital, who knew if they had any connections? Since he wanted to calm the situation, he naturally wouldn't offend anyone with his words. He followed Deputy Manager Li’s lead and said, "Please tell Manager Song not to worry, and let’s not disturb the provincial leaders. Our county will definitely handle this matter well."

Deputy Manager Li said, "County Magistrate Dan, we haven't suffered any grievances; just releasing our vehicles is enough. However, the comrade who went with us to Yanzhugou Village to purchase wild game, Comrade Yu Gaoshan, has suffered great grievances today. I ask the County Magistrate to uphold justice for him."

Dan Guozhi laughed and said, "Please rest assured, Deputy Manager Li. Once we have investigated clearly, we will definitely give him justice."

Deputy Manager Li said, "I hope so."

Dan Guozhi said, "It’s already dinner time. Manager Li, why don’t you have a meal at our County Party Committee guesthouse?"

Deputy Manager Li shook his head and said, "If this matter isn't handled well and Comrade Yu Gaoshan isn't released, I have no appetite for this meal."

Dan Guozhi could only nod, and the three of them waited in the room for the results.

At this time, in another room, Su Xinghui, Lu Xiaoya, Zhang Cheng, and Xu Xiaoguang were also waiting for the results. Lu Xiaoya asked, "Su Xinghui, can this matter be handled well?"

Su Xinghui said, "It should be no problem."

About an hour later, Zheng Jianan arrived, and with him was Yu Gaoshan. His face was slightly swollen and red; it looked like he had suffered some hardship at the traffic police station.

Zhang Kaishan stepped forward and shook Yu Gaoshan’s hand, saying, "Comrade Yu Gaoshan, you have suffered! I am Zhang Kaishan, the Deputy County Magistrate of Shangjun County. I apologize to you."

Zhang Kaishan squeezed Yu Gaoshan’s hand with a bit of force. Yu Gaoshan immediately understood that this must be the father of Zhang Cheng, whom Su Xinghui had called. He nodded slightly to show he understood, then said indignantly, "County Magistrate Zhang, it’s not that I’m being picky, but what kind of people are in your county’s Traffic Police Brigade? How are they like bandits blocking the road to rob people?"

Zheng Jianan said awkwardly, "Comrade Yu Gaoshan, you shouldn't say such things casually. Today’s incident was really just a misunderstanding."

Yu Gaoshan said, "Did I say something wrong? Our vehicles have complete paperwork; why did they detain them? Not only did they detain the vehicles, but they also hit people. They hit my drivers, and when I tried to stop them, they arrested me. They even beat me up inside the traffic police station. Look at the injuries on my face. Let me tell you, this isn't over! If your county doesn't handle this well, I’m going to the provincial capital to report it!"

Seeing a Deputy Bureau Chief of the Public Security Bureau personally go to the traffic police station to have them release him, Yu Gaoshan naturally knew that the person Su Xinghui had invited had played a role. At this moment, he naturally had to take full advantage of the situation.

Dan Guozhi stepped forward with a smile and shook Yu Gaoshan’s hand: "Comrade Yu Gaoshan, I am Dan Guozhi, the County Magistrate of Shangjun County. You have indeed suffered today, but the nature of this matter shouldn't be that serious. I hope you can be magnanimous. Of course, we will definitely deal with the parties involved today. If you have any personal requests, you can also put them forward to us."

After finishing, Dan Guozhi said sternly to Zheng Jianan, "Deputy Bureau Chief Zheng, what exactly happened today? And how did you deal with those involved?"

Zheng Jianan bowed his waist in front of Dan Guozhi and wiped the sweat from his forehead: "County Magistrate Dan, today’s incident was purely a misunderstanding. Tao Yanbin and the others felt that the paperwork for the three vehicles had some problems, so they prepared to detain the vehicles. Perhaps their methods were a bit rough during the law enforcement process. I have already criticized them strictly, and I plan to suspend Tao Yanbin and the others for reflection."

Dan Guozhi drew out his voice and said, "The work style of your traffic police brigade really needs to be cleaned up. You must enforce the law in a civilized manner. Suspension for reflection is very good. You must make them reflect on their mistakes so they can learn to enforce the law in a civilized manner in the future!"

The others in the room watched Dan Guozhi’s performance with cold eyes. After Dan Guozhi finished speaking, he turned to Yu Gaoshan and smiled: "Comrade Yu Gaoshan, how do you think this handling is? Are you satisfied? If you have any other requests, feel free to bring them up. We will definitely satisfy whatever we can."

Given Yu Gaoshan’s temperament, he was naturally dissatisfied with such an understated handling. However, seeing Zhang Kaishan nod slightly, he knew that this was probably all that could be done today.

Yu Gaoshan said, "County Magistrate Dan, you must make them reflect properly. We have to go to Yanzhugou Village to purchase goods every month, and I don't want this to happen again the next time we pass through Shangjun County."

Dan Guozhi nodded: "Comrade Yu Gaoshan, please rest assured, this will absolutely not happen again next time. By the way, it’s dinner time now, and you haven't eaten yet. Why don’t you have a simple meal at the County Party Committee guesthouse today?"

Yu Gaoshan shook his head: "I won't eat. I still have to escort the trucks back to Jiangcheng."

Zhang Kaishan smiled and said, "Comrade Yu Gaoshan, just have a meal here with us and go back to Jiangcheng tomorrow."

Since Zhang Kaishan had spoken, Yu Gaoshan knew that Su Xinghui must still have something to discuss with him. However, he still hesitated: "But I have those wild game on the truck. What if they get stolen at night? What if they die if the time is delayed too long?"

Zheng Jianan said, "You can rest assured about that. Your vehicles are parked in the Traffic Police Brigade, and absolutely no one will dare to go in and steal things. I will have a few traffic police officers guard them for you tonight. If anything is stolen, we will be responsible for compensation, and if the wild game dies, we will also be responsible for compensation."

Dan Guozhi also spoke up to persuade them to stay. He knew that if Yu Gaoshan’s anger wasn't appeased today and he really went to the provincial capital to report it, it would be quite troublesome.

Yu Gaoshan took the opportunity to step down: "Fine, then I’ll go back tomorrow."

Several county leaders accompanied Yu Gaoshan, Deputy Manager Li, and the three drivers to the County Party Committee guesthouse restaurant for dinner.

Hearing them go downstairs, Su Xinghui went to the People’s Restaurant with Zhang Cheng, Xu Xiaoguang, and Lu Xiaoya. It was already past six o’clock, and they were long hungry.

As soon as they reached the entrance of the People’s Restaurant, a female voice called out: "Su Xinghui, why are you back?"

Su Xinghui turned around and saw that it was Xue Qin. She and Luo Xiaomei were walking toward them.

While speaking, Xue Qin saw the other three. She greeted Zhang Cheng and Xu Xiaoguang, and then said to Lu Xiaoya, "Lu Xiaoya, hello! Why did you come to Shangjun County today?"

Lu Xiaoya smiled and said, "Xue Qin, hello! We came to Shangjun County to handle some business today."

Su Xinghui said, "Xue Qin, Luo Xiaomei, are you here to eat too?"

Xue Qin nodded: "Yes, today is Sunday, so I invited Luo Xiaomei to come to the People’s Restaurant for dinner. Who knew it would be such a coincidence that we’d run into you. By the way, when I called you last time, didn't you say you weren't coming back to the county this week? Why are you back again?"