Hong Kong Tycoon: Starting from Delivering Dongfeng Express

Chapter 206 The Right to Explain the Truth

Jinghai, Luohu Branch.

The members of Lightning Martial Arts gathered together. Wang Hui rubbed his blackened eye sockets and approached the shop manager:

"Manager, are we really going to be able to arrest all those people from Dongfeng Express this time?"

The store manager glanced at Wang Hui: "Don't worry, Mr. Ni has already spoken to your high-ranking officials! When those deliverymen are brought back, you should cry and shout, and identify as many people as possible so that they can all be detained!"

Wang Hui touched his swollen cheek, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Manager, I'm a little worried..."

"worry about what?"

"What if they come back to retaliate after they get out?"

The store manager frowned: "Why are you so timid? Didn't I already tell you that our Shandianda has local high-ranking officials backing us up? And didn't you see? We also have Chen Santai and his gang protecting us. Nothing will happen to us!"

Wang Hui said with a bitter face, "Manager, I've heard that Dongfeng Express has a lot of veterans. If I offend them again, any one of them could easily try to sabotage me, and I won't be able to defend myself!"

The store manager clapped his hands: "That's even better! You take a beating, then point out a few more, making things unbearable for Dongfeng Express. They won't be able to do business properly then!"

Then, seeing the reluctance on Wang Hui's face, he smiled and said, "Don't worry, we at Lightning will not treat you unfairly!"

Wang Hui thought to himself, "You make it sound so easy, but I'm the one who's offending people and getting beaten up, not you!"
Seeing that Wang Hui still didn't speak, the store manager snorted: "Wang Hui, let me tell you, if you don't behave, there are plenty of other people who want this job!"

"No! Manager, I, I'll do whatever you say!" Wang Hui definitely didn't want to lose this high-paying job, so he could only obediently agree.

The store manager smiled and nodded. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw An Changlin, who had led the team out earlier, walk into the police station. He immediately stood up excitedly and tugged at Wang Hui: "Do as I just said!"

Wang Hui walked over, clutching his cheek, and cried out in pain again, looking utterly miserable.

"Captain An, I want to identify the people who hit me, there are more than a dozen..."

However, he stopped halfway through his sentence because the police team had brought back far fewer than dozens of people; there were only two!
Zhang Weimin pointed at Wang Hui and shouted, "Wang Hui, don't make false accusations. I'll take responsibility for my actions. I was the only one who hit you!"

Seeing that things weren't going as expected, Wang Hui didn't know what to say. He turned to look at the store manager beside him, but the manager ignored him and instead looked at the young man next to Zhang Weimin with a timid expression.

Ye Dongsheng noticed the man's expression and walked up to him: "You know me? From Hong Kong?"

The person in front of me, from his attire and hairstyle to his demeanor, was clearly not a local from Jinghai, but rather from Hong Kong Island.

The store manager forced a smile and bowed slightly: "Hello, Mr. Ye! You are a household name in Hong Kong, of course I know you!"

However, he was inwardly groaning, never expecting Ye Dongsheng to come in person.

Ye Dongsheng said calmly, "So you're the person in charge of Lightning in Jinghai? Then tell me, how do you want to handle this matter?"

"This, Ye Sheng..."

Feeling Ye Dongsheng's oppressive gaze from above, the store manager was momentarily flustered and didn't know what to say.

An Changlin couldn't help but find it amusing to see the store manager, who had been so aggressive and clamoring to get to the bottom of things, now completely silent in front of Ye Dongsheng.

Ye Dongsheng then looked at Wang Hui and asked Zhang Weimin, "Is this the person who stole our package?"

"Boss, he's the one who stole it!"

Ye Dongsheng nodded, then said to An Changlin, "Captain An, stealing is illegal, right? Especially since it's valuable stuff, we should arrest him!"

Wang Hui's expression immediately changed: "I didn't steal! I was just picking up a package!"

"This is clearly our package, and you impersonated us and took it. Isn't that theft?!"

Wang Hui quickly denied it: "I didn't! Someone wanted to deliver a package, I just accepted the order and took it openly, there was no stealing!"

He quickly grabbed the store manager: "Manager, say something!"

The store manager maintained his smile: "Mr. Ye, this must be a misunderstanding. Why would we steal a package?"

Ye Dongsheng waved his hand: "Misunderstanding? My people came to your store to ask for a package, and not only did you deny it, you even beat them up. Now you say it's a misunderstanding?"

Ye Dongsheng turned his head again and asked, "Weimin, are all the people who beat you up this afternoon here?"

"Yes, it's them!"

"Captain An, I want to report them for stealing valuables and assaulting our employee. Can we have them detained now?"

An Changlin coughed: "If that's indeed the case, then it's possible..."

The store manager's expression changed, and he exclaimed in panic, "Captain An, they were the ones who hit us!"

"Who hit you? Bring them here!" Ye Dongsheng stared at him.

The store manager opened his mouth, but An Changlin's team couldn't bring the person back. How was he supposed to find them?
"I didn't see anyone hit you, but it's an undeniable fact that my people were attacked by you. What do you say about that?"

"Mr. Ye, that's not how it happened! We didn't hit him, we just kicked him out, and there was a bit of pushing and shoving!"

"Pushing? Pushing someone until they're bruised and battered? Don't tell me they fell down on their own! I'm not that stupid!"

The store manager remained silent, unable to utter a single word.

Ye Dongsheng stared at him for a few seconds, then waved his hand:

"Fine, I'll let this go. You fire this person, and I'll treat it as a misunderstanding and not hold you responsible for the lightning strike."

The store manager was taken aback. "Aren't you going to hold us accountable? You were the ones who vandalized Shanda before, shouldn't we at Shanda be holding you accountable?"

However, he naturally lacked confidence when facing Ye Dongsheng, and he couldn't really say anything to refute him.

Wang Hui was startled upon hearing this and quickly looked at his store manager.

The store manager simply shook his head: "Mr. Ye, this won't do!"

If he were to agree to that, how would he explain it to Ni Yongxiao?
Ye Dongsheng chuckled and patted him on the shoulder: "Whether it works or not, you should call your boss and ask. Your opinion doesn't count."

Also, tell Ni Yongxiao that I don't want to see these underhanded methods again!
Alright, you can go now!

The store manager opened his mouth as if to say something, but couldn't utter a word. Just as Ye Dongsheng had said, he really didn't have the final say in front of the other party and could only go back and consult Ni Yongxiao.

An Changlin watched as the Lightning Da group, who had been making a fuss for half a day, obediently left after Ye Dongsheng said a few words, and the matter was resolved just like that?

There's no need for the police to act as mediators at all?
Then he glanced at Ye Dongsheng. Judging from the store manager's reaction, this Boss Ye was really something in Hong Kong. He scared the man into cowering like a mouse in front of a cat!

Ye Dongsheng ignored these questions and instead asked An Changlin, "Captain An, what are the regulations on the mainland regarding the use of firearms?" An Changlin thought for a moment and then said, "Strictly speaking, engaging in a gang fight and using firearms within the Special Economic Zone is definitely not a trivial matter."

Ye Dongsheng frowned. He was afraid that this matter would be investigated strictly, otherwise Xu Dajiang could really be sent to a labor camp for a few years.

"However, since the gun didn't fire, this matter could be either a big deal or a small deal."

Hearing this, Ye Dongsheng relaxed. These days, unlike decades later, it's normal to carry a gun. As long as the police turn a blind eye, there shouldn't be a big problem.

“Captain An, Xu Dajiang has a gun license, and he only carries the gun for self-defense. He definitely didn’t intend to use it to hurt anyone! But I know he’s caused you all a lot of trouble, so please detain him for a few more days and discipline him properly!”

"Well, according to the public security regulations, he'll be detained for 10 days. Mr. Ye, you don't have any objections, do you?"

An Changlin knew that neither Chen Santai nor Xu Dajiang would be imprisoned for long, since both had powerful backers, so he was willing to give Ye Dongsheng some face.

"Of course, no problem! We'll act in accordance with the law!"

……

The wall clock in the office ticked away, but Zhao Wendong didn't look up at it. Instead, he raised his wrist, looked at the Patek Philippe watch worth 200,000 yuan, and a smile unconsciously appeared on his face.

Since taking this position, Zhao Wendong has experienced many aspects of life that he had never enjoyed before.

A few years ago, it was just some home appliances, but it gradually turned into cash. Now, he not only owns a luxury watch, but also freely enters and exits high-end restaurants. Even at nightclubs, he can choose and play with a group of young and beautiful "princesses." This wonderful life is truly intoxicating for him!
He then leaned back and placed his hands on the armrests of his office chair.

Zhao Wendong knew that the reason he was able to enjoy all of this was because of the power he held!
People fawn over him and flatter him because he can use his power to mobilize resources and get things done for these people!

Therefore, he secretly resolved to keep striving to climb higher, as a higher position would bring more money and better enjoyment!

Just then, the phone on his desk rang. Zhao Wendong rolled up his sleeves and picked up the phone: "Hello, this is Zhao Wendong. Hmm, how's the matter going?"

Upon hearing the words on the other end, his expression changed drastically, and he demanded:

"What? You didn't bring him back? What kind of work are you doing?!"

"You went? Then why didn't you catch them?"

"Huh? Secretary Liang?!"

Zhao Wendong was taken aback. Liang Shuren from the Municipal Political and Legal Affairs Commission? Why is this guy getting involved?
Then he realized that Liang Shuren was backing up Dongfeng Express!

Zhao Wendong snorted coldly: "Liu Kui, Secretary Liang said he wouldn't arrest you, so you didn't. You really listen to him enough. From now on, you don't need to come to me to report on your work. Go to Secretary Liang instead!"

To be honest, although Liang Shuren is the deputy secretary of the municipal political and legal affairs department, and his administrative rank is one level higher than mine, as the person in charge of the political and legal affairs in this district, Zhao Wendong still has the final say in this small area of ​​Luohu!

The fact that his subordinates did not follow his orders completely clearly made him feel that his authority had been challenged!

"Oh, Secretary Zhao, what are you saying! Of course I'll listen to you! I wasn't there just now, and when my men were leading the arrest, Secretary Liang called them. How could they disobey?"

"Secretary Zhao, please don't take it personally by the people below. How about this, I'll personally lead a team and drag them out one by one. What do you think?"

Hearing Director Liu pledge his loyalty and declare that he would follow his lead, Zhao Wendong felt somewhat relieved.

"If you try to catch them now, you'll already have alerted them, and they'll be hiding somewhere!"

"Secretary Zhao, as long as you give the order, I'll search the ground three feet deep and bring all these people back!"

When Zhao Wendong thought of Secretary Liang, some concerns arose in his heart. The other party was not a deputy secretary without real power, but one of the candidates for promotion to secretary. Although it was not certain that it would be him, what if it was?
If we go too far this time and refuse to give the other party any face, we might end up being retaliated against in the future.

"Forget it. Secretary Liang is in charge of law enforcement supervision for the whole city. If you go to such lengths to find people door to door, it will spread like wildfire. When the city holds a meeting, he will definitely bring this up and criticize our Luohu District's judicial work for not being up to par!"

"Yes, yes, Secretary Zhao, it was my oversight! So, what do you suggest we do now?"

Zhao Wendong glanced at his watch. If he couldn't get anything done after Ni Yongxiao asked him for a favor, he would be a laughing stock!

He thought for a moment, then spoke seriously into the microphone:
"Let those who followed the crowd out of ignorance go; send someone to give them a good warning so they won't commit any more crimes. But the ringleader must be severely punished! I heard he even pulled out a gun? Submit this to the procuratorate and prosecute him as a typical case!"

"Yes, Secretary Zhao! I will deal with those two who used guns immediately! They will be severely punished!"

Zhao Wendong frowned: "Hmm? Wasn't there only one person leading the trouble?"

Director Liu was taken aback and tentatively asked, "Secretary Zhao, both Chen Santai and Xu Dajiang have drawn their guns..."

Zhao Wendong frowned: "I asked you to deal with Xu Dajiang! Chen Santai acted in self-defense, what's the problem?"

"Um, it seems like he pulled out his gun first..."

"He's a business owner, facing a large group of thugs. Should I just draw my gun to intimidate him and let him die? Release him!"

"Understood, I'll release him right away!"

"Well, that's it!"

Zhao Wendong hung up the phone, got Chen Santai out, and gave Xu Dajiang a heavy sentence, which was also a way of giving Ni Yongxiao some closure over the Lightning Da case.

As for the truth of the matter, that is not important at all. As the leader of the Luohu Political and Legal Affairs Commission, he has the absolute right to interpret the "truth"!
……

At the police station, An Changlin took out a bottle of brightly colored "Xiaoyao Pills" from a drawer and handed it to Ye Dongsheng: "Boss Ye, you're from Hong Kong, you're well-traveled and knowledgeable, do you know what this is?"

Ye Dongsheng took the bottle of pills and glanced at it. He remembered seeing something similar in a nightclub in Hong Kong before. He frowned and asked An Changlin, "Captain An, where did you get this?"

"Night Pearl, a newly opened nightclub in Jinghai, is booming. This is their 'Carefree Pill,' which is very popular among customers!"

Ye Dongsheng picked up the bottle and shook it:

"If I'm not mistaken, this thing is called Fing Head Pills in Hong Kong. After taking it, you'll become extremely excited...!"

An Changlin clapped his hands: "That's right, just like you described! They said it's a kind of stimulant used to boost the energy of dancing and clubbing!"

Ye Dongsheng chuckled and shook his head, saying, "A kind of stimulant? It does make people very excited! But..."

Ye Dongsheng changed the subject: "Has anyone told you about its other features?"

"Other features?"

"For example, hallucinations... and addiction!"

Feeling ecstatic and addicted, An Changlin's expression changed upon hearing this, and he exclaimed in surprise:
"This is poison?!"

(End of this chapter)