Chapter 29 Bring Your Leader Here!

As soon as the word "murderer" was mentioned, the chatter among the vendors outside grew louder. A few people started to act more arrogantly, and those dressed in security uniforms became even bolder.

One oddball took out a homemade county government seal from his bag and began sealing the factory gates. The elderly gatekeeper was fuming, shouting, "What exactly are you trying to do? Do you even know the county magistrate is currently inspecting the factory?"

"If you seal the gate, how are we supposed to do business?" Wang Wenjun, brimming with authority, spoke into his walkie-talkie with the airs of an official, "Let me emphasize again—there is a murderer inside. The factory is obliged to cooperate with our investigation!"

"No one, regardless of who they are, will be allowed to leave. County magistrate? Would the county magistrate really visit a small factory with just a few dozen people?"

"Even if the provincial governor came today, I’d have him tied up and taken to the bureau!"

"Enough nonsense, seal it!"

Liu Fengxian was thoroughly delighted. She had always envied the Chai family for their fortune through the factory, and now, with the factory sealed, they’d be returned to their former status. Displeased with how slow the "police" were affixing the seals, she shamelessly joined in, pasting them herself.

With the factory sealed from outside, unrest began to stir among the workers inside. Many rushed out to stand with the crowd and argue their case, but their words fell on deaf ears. The vendors outside started packing their things, ready to pedal their tricycles away.

Chai Jin and his companions had already left the office area and could see the commotion at the gate from afar. Chai Jin frowned and asked, "What’s going on?"

Zhang Aimin explained helplessly, not wanting the county magistrate to witness this scene. Who could have predicted that Yao Shunian would stand up to leave just after entering the office?

Yao Shunian's expression was grim. "Xiao Chai, do you have some dispute with others?"

Chai Jin didn't intend to hide anything and recounted the whole story. At first, Yao Shunian was merely annoyed. But when he heard that some police officers had attempted to extort twenty thousand yuan while supporting the other side, Yao Shunian exploded.

This was a direct challenge to his limits, smearing the reputation of the Yuanli County People’s Government!

Unacceptable.

Hands clasped behind his back, he marched straight toward the factory gate.

Seeing the county magistrate arrive, the workers gathered at the gate quickly parted to clear a path.

Outside the iron gate, Wang Wenjun stood behind with a loudspeaker, hands behind his back, acting superior.

Liu Fengxian, affixing seals on the gate, saw someone approaching and barked, "Stop right there! Step back!"

"If you keep moving forward, I warn you—bear the consequences!"

Yao Shunian’s face was dark, and he scrutinized this vicious, mean woman from head to toe. Disdain welled up within him. "I ask you, which department are you from? Why are you working outside without a uniform?"

Liu Fengxian was furious. "Why do you care what department I’m from? Mind your own business! Step back immediately—the factory is sealed, awaiting investigation."

The workers, emboldened by the county magistrate’s arrival, suddenly felt more confident. Someone spoke up, "She’s not from any department—just a vicious dog emboldened by someone backing her!"

"Liu Fengxian, we never imagined you’d be so shameless. Disgusting!"

Liu Fengxian was livid, kicking the gate and shouting, "Shut up, all of you! My nephew works at the police bureau—he’s here to uphold justice for me, what’s wrong with that?"

"Let me tell you, even if the provincial governor comes today, this won’t change. Justice never arrives late!"

Yao Shunian glanced at Chai Jin, who had just walked over. "Is she the neighbor you’re in conflict with?"

Chai Jin could only smile wryly and nod. At this moment, he was truly speechless. This brazen woman could never accept losing even a shred of her dominance; her eyes couldn’t tolerate the slightest grain of sand. For the tiniest slight, she’d stir up trouble to the point of uprooting someone’s ancestors, turning their household upside-down.

Now, retribution had arrived—her foul mouth had finally met its match.

Yao Shunian’s anger surged, but he kept it in check. He only said, "Xiao Chai, I’d like to borrow your office phone."

"Please, sir. Uncle Zhang, take the leader to make a call."

Zhang Aiming quickly caught on and hurriedly led Yao Shunian to the office. Li Zheng followed, shaking his head with a bitter smile.

Chai Jin had no desire to argue at the gate. "Watch the door. Don’t let any of them inside to stir up trouble."

A workshop supervisor nodded. "Yes, sir."

He raised his hand, and the workers at the gate immediately lined up, guarding the entrance tightly.

The scene inside stunned the two security guards.

One said, "Xiao Zhi, didn’t you think the middle-aged man who was standing inside earlier looked like Magistrate Yao?"

"Nonsense, why would Magistrate Yao be here?"

"Where’s Wenjun?"

The two looked around. Wang Wenjun emerged from a pile of grass near the gate, zipping up his fly as he walked.

"What happened at the gate?"

"Why aren’t the workers making a fuss anymore?"

One guard rushed over. "Something feels off, Wenjun. When I worked security at the county government compound, I often saw Magistrate Yao. That middle-aged man who just came out looks a lot like him."

Wang Wenjun, annoyed, kicked him. "Stop scaring yourself."

"So, they want to go head-to-head with me? Fine, let’s see how long you can hold out."

"Let’s see how long you last!"

Liu Jun and his aunt joined in, and the group launched a new round of vicious insults.

Time ticked by.

After more than half an hour, three police cars suddenly sped up outside.

The vehicles screeched to a halt, and a middle-aged man stepped out, adjusting his police cap and pointing at Liu Fengxian by the gate. "What are you doing?"

"Who gave you the authority to seal the gate? Bring your leader here!"

Liu Fengxian was furious, but seeing so many police officers, she quickly became meek, walking over with a forced smile. "Sir, my nephew works in your department. He’s helping us bring justice and catch a murderer..."

"Who’s your nephew? Where is he?"

Wang Wenjun was squatting in the grass, smoking with a few others. Seeing the newcomers, his hair stood on end. He hurriedly tossed away his cigarette, straightened his clothes, and ran over.

"Director!"

The middle-aged policeman fixed him with a stern gaze, brows tightly knit. "I don’t know what department you’re from in our bureau, nor do I care who gave you orders."

"Wait right here. I’ll deal with you soon!"

"And you lot—since when do the security guards at the police bureau compound have law enforcement authority? Who gave you the guts? Wait here!"

With that, he shoved aside a guard standing in front of him and strode angrily to the iron gate.

Upon seeing the seals bearing the Yuanli County People’s Government insignia, he was furious, smoke practically rising from his ears.