Starting out as a drug dealer in 1988

"What? The old guy has been released? Wasn't it agreed that he would be kept in custody for at least fifteen days?"

"It was our director who personally arranged for their release, and I have to write a self-criticism for this. You didn't tell me that their family was familiar with Director Liu."

"How is that possible? Their whole family is just peasants. How could they have any connection with Director Liu?"

"I followed your instructions and gave that old man a good lesson, but now I'm being criticized. Where can I go to seek justice?"

"Brother Chen, how could I let you suffer this injustice? Don't worry, I will definitely deliver your benefits."

……

Just after Zhao Wenhao led Zhao Aiguo and five others out of the police station and said goodbye to Liu Zhigang, police officer Chen Jianchun immediately called someone and reported the situation here.

Zhao Wenhao said nothing at this moment, pushing his bicycle in front. Behind him, Zhao Aiguo and five other villagers followed.

Seeing that Zhao Wenhao didn't say anything, they didn't dare to say anything more. They just kept poking Zhao Aiguo with their fingers and asked him what was going on.

Since they were arrested last night, the five hadn't had a single drop of water to eat or drink, and had even been severely beaten. Zhao Aiguo was especially vulnerable; even though he had immediately confessed his crime, the police officer still dealt him a heavy blow.

After being taken to the police station and taught a lesson, they all admitted it. Who asked them to gamble together?

They had originally thought they were in trouble and would be fined and detained at the very least, but they hadn't expected such a dramatic turn of events. Furthermore, it was Zhao Aiguo's son who persuaded the police station chief to personally escort them out.

For these villagers who have never seen the world, the police station chief is their world and a high-ranking figure. However, he is polite to Zhao Wenhao and even takes the initiative to apologize.

This situation refreshed their three views.

"Uh-huh, Wenhao!" Unable to resist the others' instigation, Zhao Aiguo deliberately coughed, "How did you get involved with Director Liu? You shouldn't have to pay a fine this time, right?"

Zhao Wenhao was thinking about something, and he always felt that there was something strange about this matter.

He didn't want to answer Zhao Aiguo's question, but because there were other people around, he couldn't help but give him some face.

So he replied, "I met him through a friend. I was originally planning to be detained for 15 days and fined 300 yuan, but out of courtesy, I'm waiving it this time."

When they heard that there was no need for fines, Zhao Aiguo and others immediately smiled.

If they really have to pay a fine of 300 yuan, how can they, who are so poor, afford it? They will be burdened with foreign debt.

Seeing how happy they were, Zhao Wenhao was furious. "They said they'll give you face this time, but if you do it again, the punishment will be doubled. If you don't mind, we can continue later."

"I dare not, I dare not, I won't gamble anymore."

Except for Zhao Aiguo, the others quickly swore and expressed their gratitude to Zhao Wenhao.

Zhao Wenhao pretended not to hear their oath and said, "You can gamble if you want or not."

He believes that it's not easy for people who love gambling to truly quit. Even if they say they'll quit gambling, they can probably only endure it for a month or so, and they'll definitely relapse.

In itself, Zhao Wenhao didn't care about small bets. Otherwise, he wouldn't have given Zhao Aiguo money even though he knew he liked gambling.

As long as it's not too excessive, Zhao Wenhao doesn't care.

In rural areas, there are basically no other entertainment activities at night, so it is not realistic to expect these grown men to behave themselves.

"Do you know who reported it this time?" Zhao Wenhao didn't bother to argue with them, but instead asked the question in his mind, "Also, why did they beat you up? Especially you, it seemed like they hit you particularly hard. Did you anger them?"

"How dare I mess with the police!" Zhao Aiguo said indignantly, "I don't know what's going on. That Public Security Officer Chen seems to dislike me. I've already confessed everything, but he still ordered someone to take action."

"Yeah, that Public Security Officer Chen has a bad temper. He gets violent the moment he comes up, especially with Aiguo. We didn't dare say anything, because he's a police officer and he has something on us."

Several people on the side echoed.

Seeing that he couldn't get any information out of him, Zhao Wenhao could only keep this doubt in his heart for the time being and deal with it later.

Although he already had someone he suspected, he had no evidence and could not do anything to the other party for the time being.

That’s right, the person he suspected was Ma Hongzhi.

In Hengtang Town, it seems that no one else has a grudge against their family except Ma Hongzhi's family.

Wei Chunlan is an honest person and is polite to everyone she meets; while Zhao Aiguo is a weak person who acts arrogantly at home and is also a target of bullying outside.

After all the calculations, apart from the complete falling out with Ma Hongzhi due to the broken engagement two months ago, there seemed to be no one else involved.

Besides, not everyone can ask the police officers from the police station to do this except relying on Ma Yaoming's power.

Of course, the main reason is that my father is not good enough. Who can I blame when I get caught gambling?

"Patriotic, patriotic, you are back!"

As soon as she entered the courtyard, Wei Chunlan heard the noise and rushed out without even wiping away her tears.

"It's a funeral."

After suffering so much injustice outside, Zhao Aiguo finally got angry when he returned home.

But at this moment, Zhao Wenhao picked up the basin of water at hand and smashed it at his feet, scaring Zhao Aiguo.

"You're still angry, aren't you? If Mom hadn't been crying and wailing, do you think I would have gotten you out?" Zhao Wenhao glared at Zhao Aiguo and walked towards him, "Do you want me to have Director Liu lock you up for a few more days so you can think it over?"

Zhao Aiguo dared to get angry at Wei Chunlan, but he was helpless against this little beast of his own, and was even a little afraid of him.

Of course he didn't dare to speak again. He could only pick up the basin silently and prepare to wash up.

"Aiguo, what's wrong with your face? Did they beat you?" Seeing her husband's bruised nose and swollen eyes, and the blood on his nostrils that had not been wiped clean, Wei Chunlan burst into tears again.

In front of his wife, Zhao Aiguo still maintained his dignity. Of course, he refused to admit that he was beaten, and only said that he accidentally fell last night when it was dark.

This time, Zhao Wenhao didn't expose Zhao Aiguo's lies. He didn't want to make Wei Chunlan worry again. Especially when he heard her crying, Zhao Wenhao had a headache. He didn't know where all those tears came from.

Seeing the couple whispering to each other, Zhao Wenhao was too lazy to pay any more attention to them. He went back to the house and prepared to take a nap.

From last night till now, he has barely slept for a few hours because of this incident. Now he just wants to lie down and not care about anything else.