Reborn in 1981, starting by smashing my iron rice bowl.

Wang Deli wasn't mistaken; it was indeed Deputy Mayor Ren Hao and the few he had just hired who had arrived. Seeing Wang Deli rushing towards them from afar, Ren Hao couldn't help but curse him inwardly as "useless."

Ren Hao had thought that after introducing Mad Dog and the others to Wang Deli, he could easily deal with the troublemakers in Hexi Village. He never expected that the old man was utterly hopeless; even in this state, he still needed Ren Hao's help, much to Ren Hao's annoyance!

However, considering that Wang Deli was usually quite respectful to him, especially his filial piety during holidays, Ren Hao had no choice but to come over in person.

In order to keep the villagers in check, Ren Hao also brought several members of the joint defense team.

Don't underestimate these days' community security guards; they're almost as good as the police officers at the local police station. Although they don't even have uniforms, just red armbands, they're equipped with batons and handcuffs—they really can arrest people!

Ren Hao was convinced that with these joint defense team members, plus his own identity and Mad Dog's gang, he could easily resolve this matter.

As for those troublemakers who dared to challenge Wang Deli, they should certainly be taught a lesson. Let everyone know that those who offend him will not have a good end!

Reaching the position of deputy mayor in a village is a high-ranking official, and Ren Hao naturally carried himself with great pomp. Facing the beaming Wang Deli, he merely nodded slightly and said, "Wang Deli, what's wrong with you? You can't even handle such a small matter?"

"Mayor Ren, this isn't my fault." Wang Deli, no longer displaying his usual arrogance, complained to Ren Hao with a worried expression, "Those people went too far. They didn't respect me, the village chief, at all, and even..."

Wang Deli paused deliberately at this point, then continued to fan the flames in front of Ren Hao: "...They don't even take you seriously! I told them it was your decision, but they wouldn't listen and are still determined to oppose us!"

Ren Hao frowned even more deeply, and snorted coldly, "These peasants are really ignorant! It's alright, I brought a few men with me. Anyone who dares to obstruct us will be arrested!"

Wang Deli glanced at the auxiliary police officers behind Ren Hao, frowned, and said, "Mayor Ren, with just them... why don't you call some real police officers?"

Ren Hao frowned and said, "Do you think I own the police station? You can't just call people whenever you want. Don't forget, this is a dirty business. You can only contact people you trust. Making a big fuss about it will cause trouble!"

"Yes, yes, you've thought it through!" Wang Deli certainly didn't dare to refute, and could only nod repeatedly in agreement.

Ren Hao gave the guy a cold glance and said, "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and lead the way! Get this done quickly, I have a meeting this afternoon!"

"Yes, please follow me!" Wang Deli had no temper in front of Ren Hao and led the way like a lackey.

The group quickly arrived at Liu Weidong's private plot. Wang Deli pointed at Liu Weidong, who was still whispering with Wei Guohui, and said, "Mayor Ren, this is the guy. He's gathered a group of people to go against the town's decision. We must not let him get away with this!"

Ren Hao glanced across the street, feigning concern, intending to intimidate Liu Weidong and the others with his superior airs. Then he saw the furious Wei Guohui and felt a chill run down his spine.

Unlike the insignificant Wang Deli, Ren Hao certainly knew Wei Guohui. He thought he could crush Liu Weidong and the others with his status, but unexpectedly he encountered the county's police chief, and was immediately stunned and speechless.

Wang Deli, completely oblivious to Ren Hao's expression, arrogantly pointed at Liu Weidong and the others, saying, "See this? This is Mayor Ren! He's come down to the countryside to arrest you personally. Why don't you surrender obediently? Quickly put down what you're holding and try to get leniency!"

Liu Weidong was almost amused by this guy. Even in this state, he was still spouting nonsense. He was simply courting death!

Mad Dog and his gang were overjoyed to see the deputy mayor personally back them up. They immediately launched into a tirade of insults at Liu Weidong and his group, unleashing a torrent of foul language.

Especially that mad dog with the broken arm, his arrogance was indescribable. He was the most vocal in his insults, and he even dragged Wei Guohui into it.

Liu Weidong simply watched this scene with a cold smile, making no attempt to stop it. The more arrogant these people are now, the more unlucky they'll be later; he'd just watch them dig their own graves.

However, Wang Deli and his gang's arrogant behavior didn't last long. Ren Hao quickly realized what was happening and shouted, "Shut your stinking mouths!"

Wang Deli and the others were startled and looked at Ren Hao in surprise. They had invited Mayor Ren to deal with Liu Weidong and his group, so why was he suddenly getting angry at their own people?

At this moment, Ren Hao had no time to explain to others. He ran up to Wei Guohui, bowing and scraping, and said with a fawning smile, "Secretary Wei, you... what brings you here?"

Wei Guohui glanced coldly at Ren Hao and said, "If I hadn't come, how would I have known that you, Mayor Ren, are so powerful!"

Ren Hao broke out in a cold sweat and quickly whispered, "Secretary Wei, there seems to be some misunderstanding here!"

"Misunderstanding? I think the biggest misunderstanding is that you didn't expect me to come today!" Wei Guohui finally couldn't hold back anymore, slammed his hand on the persimmon tree next to him and shouted, "People's cadres are supposed to serve the people! Look at what you've done! Colluding with this kind of person to oppress the villagers, and you're not ashamed but proud of it? Do you still look like cadres?"

Ren Hao kept wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, and dared not say a word except to nod repeatedly.

Wang Deli also noticed something amiss, and his face immediately turned extremely ugly. He couldn't believe that Liu Weidong had such luck, actually knowing a higher-ranking leader than Ren Hao.

However, Mad Dog was just a thug, so before he understood the situation, he impatiently shouted, "Mayor Ren, why waste words with this old guy? Quickly get the brothers from the joint defense team to arrest him! That kid broke my arm, we can't let him get away with this!"

Ren Hao was almost scared to death by this guy. He quickly glared at him fiercely and warned the mad dog to shut up.

Seeing that this thug also seemed to know Ren Hao very well, Wei Guohui immediately guessed what was going on, and his face turned even uglier.

Just then, Li Haoran and the police officers from the town's police station rushed over. The police station only had two jeeps in total, and they sent them all after hearing that Secretary Wei was in danger in Hexi Village.

Hu Weilin personally led the team, and as soon as he got out of the car, he saluted Wei Guohui and said, "Secretary Wei, Hu Weilin, the director of Guangqing Town Police Station, is reporting for duty. Please give me your orders!"

Wei Guohui glanced at Wang Deli and the others, whose faces were ashen, and said to Hu Weilin in a deep voice, "Comrade Hu Weilin, please take all these people back to the police station for investigation. Oh, and don't forget Ren Hao and Wang Deli, they are the main culprits!"