Chapter 110 Chapter 110 They arrived at the police station gate...

When they arrived at the police station gate, Li Mancang was genuinely frightened. He was usually fearless because others were afraid of him; the more reckless and crazy he was, the less people dared to mess with him.

I'm terrified he'll kill my whole family with a knife.

Most people lack awareness of the need to call the police; subconsciously, they are afraid of the police and dare not approach the police station.

A few people considered calling the police, but Li Mancang's crime didn't warrant the death penalty. So what if he was locked up for half a year? He'd eventually be released. What would happen if such a wicked person were released? His whole family would be tortured to death by him.

Now that Yu Jiajia and her sister have spoken up for them, and that Li Mancang is going to be executed, they dare to follow them.

When they arrived at the police station, the police officers were also stunned by the scene. One officer recognized Yu Jiajia and her sister, and stepped forward to ask with concern, "Comrade Jiajia, what happened?"

An aunt looked at the policeman, then at Yu Jiajia and her sister. Thinking of the oppression they had suffered at the hands of Li Mancang over the years, and the way he stared at her wife and daughter, she gritted her teeth and said, "That beast drinks heavily every day, and when he's drunk, he beats his wife. This time, he tried to beat her to death. Luckily, the teacher came for a home visit, otherwise she would be dead. This bastard goes crazy when he drinks, saying he wants to become a local emperor and take 18 concubines. He even wears a bedsheet as a yellow robe and demands his wife and children kneel before him, claiming he's the King of Heaven. If we don't comply, he beats us up. The other day, he even beat my husband up."

Everyone: !!!

Yu Jiajia turned to look at the aunt. She was genuinely frightened, her voice trembling. She was pinching her thigh to try and stay calm as she spoke. After she finished speaking, her face turned pale, and she didn't dare to look at Li Mancang at all.

Li Mancang struggled to look at Xue Caifen, his eyes wide open like a man-eating bull: "Shut the hell up, you're talking nonsense! I never said I wanted to ascend the throne and become emperor."

Xue Caifen's legs went weak under that gaze, and she almost fell to the ground in fright. Yu Jiamin caught her, saying, "Auntie, don't be afraid of her. If you have any grievances, just speak them out. This local tyrant's reign is over."

The police officer yelled at Li Mancang, "How dare you! Do you really think you're some kind of local tyrant who can do whatever you want? You're at the police station, and you still dare to spout nonsense and threaten the victim! Comrades, if you have any grievances, just tell me!"

Li Mancang looked at the policeman in disbelief. "You!" Before he could finish speaking, someone stuffed a smelly sock into his mouth.

There are many grievances suffered by the people in the compound.

“Li Mancang beat up almost every man in the compound. For a while, my son would cry in the middle of the night. He kicked down the gate and said he would strangle my son. Later, when my son cried in the middle of the night, I would quickly take him outside the yard, afraid of startling him.”

“Whenever someone cooks something delicious, he has to go up and ask for a couple of bites to go with his drinks. Last time my mother-in-law came over, I bought a fish, and he wanted half of it. I begged him to leave some for the family, and he ran straight to the kitchen, grabbed a cleaver, and threatened to cut off my ear to go with his drinks.”

A young man whispered, "When people get married in the compound, he insists on making a ruckus in the bridal chamber. But that's not what he meant; he just wants to take advantage of people. He not only wants to take advantage of the women, but he also wants to take advantage of the men. He even touched my butt and always tried to peep at me when I went to the toilet. After that, I was too scared to use the public toilet near my house anymore, and I would go to the toilet further away."

A middle-aged man shuddered and shouted, "Li Mancang, you bastard! You shameless bastard, you peeped at me while I was using the toilet!"

Everyone was shocked!

Next, the men started criticizing Li Mancang, saying that he always liked to go into the toilet and that he had seen them all.

Li Mancang was trembling with rage, almost fainting. This was an insult to him! How could he possibly like looking at men? At most, he would mock others for having short penises or forked genitals.

The police reached out and restrained Li Mancang, who was tied up, and asked everyone to give statements. They may need everyone's cooperation in the investigation later.

One of the men who had just joined the attack on Li Mancang asked, "Will Li Mancang be released?"

The police officer stated definitively, "If everything is true, he will never have a chance to get out in his lifetime."

Everyone was overjoyed. This cancer in Guangming Hutong could finally be eradicated! That was even more exciting than celebrating the New Year!

A slightly overweight middle-aged policeman walked into the office lobby. He glanced at Li Mancang, frowned, and said, "There hasn't even been an investigation yet, how can you draw conclusions? A group of people beat and tied up one person, even gagged him, and you say he's a homosexual and harassing men? This is too ridiculous!"

The scene fell silent immediately.

The neighbors, who had just been happy and excited, were instantly horrified, followed by deep despair. Given Li Mancang's vengeful nature, if he were released, they would be the ones to suffer. Who could live a peaceful life again? They would all be killed by Li Mancang.

Xue Caifen stammered, "Officer Zhang, he was going to beat his wife to death, and he even boasted that he wanted to marry 18 concubines. We all heard it."

The policeman scoffed, "Really? Is his wife dead? Did he take a concubine? You're the ones making all the talk, did you even give him a chance to speak?" He glanced at the officer from before, "Cheng Yu, you didn't ask a single question and just said he'd never get out. What grudge do you two have?" He walked over and removed the sock from Li Mancang's mouth, "Can you still talk?"

Li Mancang, like a dying man grasping at a straw, immediately burst into a pig-like wail: "Officer Zhang, you must help me! I'm innocent! My wife is alive and well. How could someone of impeccable character like me possibly take a concubine?! I never said that. I just had a little argument with my wife, a few words exchanged, but that's all family business. These two sisters beat me up without even asking what happened, almost killed me, and tied me up. As for men, I'm a man of integrity, how could I possibly like men? This is an attempt to force a confession, a conspiracy to kill me."

Cheng Yu looked at Zhang Jianbang as if he were an idiot. Couldn't he open his eyes and take a good look at who the little girl standing in front of him was? She was Yu Jiajia!

Would the kindest and gentlest woman in Qingshan County wrongly accuse an innocent person? Absolutely not!

Everyone knows about the baby-swapping incident at Dongping Health Center a few days ago, right? Even the police were involved in finding the child. And it's still not over today.

This matter is all thanks to Comrade Yu Jiajia, who was very helpful. I even saw Comrade Jiajia talking with Director Lu.

Moreover, just look at the people on the scene; they are all terrified, which shows how afraid they are of Li Mancang.

Cheng Yu kindly advised, "Brother Zhang, the common people are all witnesses! Li Mancang has committed countless evil deeds, and it is only right that he be executed! The investigation will continue, so leave this matter to me."

Zhang Jianbang shouted, "Nonsense! You've only been working for a few days, what do you know?"

Cheng Yu shrugged. "You can't reason with a suicidal ghost. Just die then."

Li Mancang: "I don't blame you for being tricked by these two sisters into accusing me. It's all because these two bitches are so clever that they deceived you. I don't blame you. This matter ends here." He stared fiercely at the people present and finally swore: "If I cause trouble because of what happened today, may I, Li Mancang, be struck by lightning and die a horrible death."

The neighbors in Guangming Hutong were truly terrified. Xue Caifen was sweating profusely, her legs trembling. She and her husband had completely offended Li Mancang and didn't believe his oath at all. He would definitely not let them off the hook. It was all over! Completely over!

She collapsed to the ground.

Some people in the crowd were already considering backing out.

Yu Jiajia said coldly, "Since Officer Zhang is biased and doesn't believe the people, then let's go to the Revolutionary Committee. Let the director of the Revolutionary Committee decide this matter!"

She reached out and pulled Xue Caifen up. "Auntie, don't be afraid of him. I'll see this through to the end. Qingshan County will never allow a local tyrant to harm the people."

Cheng Yu reassured everyone: "Don't be afraid, everyone. The police station will handle this matter fairly and justly. This person's evil deeds and words will not be let off!"

Zhang Jianbang frowned even more deeply and shouted, "Cheng Yu!"

Yu Jiamin and Yu Jiajia had already pulled Li Mancang out to the Revolutionary Committee. They shouldn't have come to the local police station in the first place. It's clear that the local police and the street revolutionary committee are both incompetent.

If it's not working, we should replace them.

Li Mancang struggled: "You bitch, let me go right now!"

Zhang Jianbang felt his authority had been challenged, and he shouted, "Stop! I'd like to see who dares to take him away. You have absolutely no respect for the law, daring to use vigilante justice in the police station." He took out handcuffs and was about to handcuff Yu Jiamin and Yu Jiajia.

Yu Jiamin, "How can you protect a bad person so shamelessly? Do you even deserve the clothes you're wearing?"

The people in Guangming Hutong were somewhat at a loss. Xue Caifen broke down in tears, sitting on the ground and pounding the blue bricks on the police station floor: "You've gone too far! What right do you have to arrest these two teachers? They're good people! Li Mancang, that bastard, is inhuman! If you let them go back, you'll force Wanzhen and her daughter to their deaths! How are the young girls in Guangming Hutong supposed to go out in public?"

Everyone's psychological defenses have been lowered again and again. At this moment, everyone is feeling uneasy. Even the police station is like this. If someone is killed or violated by Li Mancang in the future, will there be a place to seek justice?

They all started crying too, “Rape criminals can get away with it, and even feudal cancers who want concubines can be released by the police? We can’t live like this anymore, just arrest us all! Zhang Jianbang, arrest us all!”

Zhang Jianbang's face flushed red. He took out a handkerchief to wipe his sweat, his eyes shifting between Li Mancang and the group of troublemakers. He vaguely felt that this matter was beyond his ability to resolve. He had to continue to exert pressure to let the matter drop, otherwise how could he maintain his standing in Guangming Hutong in the future! He was about to handcuff Yu Jiajia.

Cheng Yu quickly grabbed Zhang Jianbang: "She's Comrade Yu Jiajia, what exactly do you want?"

Zhang Jianbang's mind went blank. Who? Yu Jiajia?

Yu Jiajia sneered, "You're so powerful! You're so authoritative! I'm going to take this person away from the police station today. I'm going to watch this bad guy get executed!"

Of course Zhang Jianbang knew Yu Jiajia. She was Yu Jiajia? A chill ran down his spine, sweat rolled down his forehead, and he could barely hold onto the handcuffs. Listening to the wailing of the crowd around him, he felt as if the wailing was mourning his own death.

Yu Jiamin dragged Li Mancang away.

Zhang Jianbang nearly lost his balance. "Cheng Yu, why didn't you say so sooner? You're going to get me killed!"

Cheng Yu sneered, "You're the one who's going to get us killed." He also regretted not pointing out Yu Jiajia's name immediately, but he just didn't want to say it at the time.

Zhang Jianbang followed behind and explained, "Comrade, I didn't know the situation just now. I thought you were a group of people bullying one person. Leave this to me. I will definitely give you justice. Those who should be locked up will be locked up, and those who should be executed will be executed."

His change in attitude was so drastic that everyone was stunned. They might not know much, but they could tell that Zhang Jianbang was afraid.

What did Officer Cheng just say?

The person who was in despair suddenly stood up; things had taken a turn for the better?

Yu Jiamin ignored him and went straight to the Revolutionary Committee.

When the guards at the county committee compound saw Yu Jiajia and her sister, they immediately opened the gate and greeted them with exceptional enthusiasm. They looked at Li Mancang, who was more tied up, and asked, "Comrade Jiajia, please wait a moment. I'll go and fetch Director Lu right away."

If it were anyone else, they would definitely ask about the situation first. But Yu Jiajia is different; since she's here, they'll directly invite Director Lu.

When Lu Chenzhou, who was holding a meeting with commune cadres, heard about the matter, he temporarily interrupted the meeting and asked the other cadres to come out and see what was going on. He led a group of people out of the meeting room.

The county committee compound was bustling with activity, packed with people, some from Guangming Hutong, others who had come to see what was going on, all chattering away.

As soon as Lu Chenzhou stepped into the courtyard, he immediately saw Yu Jiajia, who was surrounded by a crowd in the middle, and she seemed to be shining.

Yu Jiajia saw him too and immediately waved and shouted, "Director Lu! You've finally arrived! You must stand up for us, the wronged people, today!"

Looking at her excited expression, as if she had found a "righteous official," and then at the unanimous gazes focused on her, Lu Chenzhou's lips twitched almost imperceptibly. He raised his hand and said, "Qingshan County will never allow local tyrants and landlords to exist. Today, I will definitely stand up for everyone!"

Li Mancang trembled with fear. He was truly terrified. It was over. He was really finished.

This time, Yu Jiajia didn't even need to say anything; the people of Guangming Hutong eagerly recounted Li Mancang's crimes, even including Zhang Jianbang's false accusations.

Yu Jiajia concluded, "No wonder Li Mancang used to bully men and women and wreak havoc in the area, killing people whenever he wanted and acting like a hooligan whenever he wanted. It turns out he has connections above him, with Zhang Gong'an protecting him. I just wonder if Zhang Gong'an has connections above him too."

Zhang Jianbang was also frightened. He felt dizzy and lightheaded. What was originally a trivial matter, just domestic violence and a neighborhood dispute, had somehow escalated into this unmanageable situation. He stammered, "Director Lu, I really don't know what happened. I thought..."

Lu Chenzhou interrupted him: "You think they have no power or influence, so you can only manipulate them at will? You think they are isolated and helpless, so your words are infallible? Zhang Jianbang, tell me, who gave you the power to 'think' that the people have nowhere to seek justice?"

Yu Jiajia: "You're so powerful! You even want to handcuff me, the victim! Go ahead and handcuff me! Come on!"

snort!

If you're courting death, then death is the only option.

Lu Chenzhou's gaze was so cold it was almost icy. Zhang Jianbang could barely stand. He raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead. "I... I didn't."

Zhang Jianbang couldn't stand still, and one of the cadres following behind Lu Chenzhou was also about to collapse; a huge problem had arisen in his jurisdiction.

Yu Jiajia muttered to herself, "I wonder who the district revolutionary committee in Guangming Alley is."

The next moment, Lu Chenzhou said, "The thugs of Guangming Street are colluding with the police. Class enemies are so arrogant, revolutionary order is in complete chaos, and the lives of the masses are threatened! Is this the report card you've handed in? You've really done an excellent job as Director Xu!"

Director Xu trembled, cold sweat pouring down his face, and he stammered, "Yes, yes, Director Lu, I failed in my duty, I deeply regret it! I will definitely conduct a serious investigation and deal with it immediately!"

"Investigate? By the time you've investigated, the people will have bled dry!" Lu Chenzhou interrupted sharply, then announced to the public:

"From this moment forward, you are suspended from all duties, go home to reflect on your actions, and await further action from the organization! The work of Guangming Subdistrict will be temporarily taken over by the district committee's working group!"

Director Xu's legs went weak, and he almost lost his balance. He had been dismissed from his post.

As soon as Lu Chenzhou finished speaking, a deafening cheer erupted from the crowd!

Applause erupted like thunder, instantly engulfing the entire county government compound. People clapped their hands vigorously, many with tears in their eyes, their faces beaming with relieved smiles.

Yu Jiajia clapped along, "That's great!"

The crowd gradually dispersed.

Lu Chenzhou told the other cadres to return to the meeting room first, and the county party committee compound gradually quieted down.

Yu Jiajia continued to complain: "That Li Mancang is really bad. When my third sister and I went to visit his home, he kept saying that he wanted to take me as his concubine. He's absolutely disgusting!"

Lu Chenzhou's eyes darkened. "Were you frightened?"

Yu Jiajia laughed: "I'm not afraid at all. My third sister is amazing! She can take on one of them, or even a whole group of them, without any problem."

Lu Chenzhou looked at Yu Jiamin with admiration, and after a moment's thought, said, "Comrade Jiamin is courageous and resourceful. She doesn't back down when facing bullies and is also good at uniting the masses. This courage and integrity can directly protect the people on the public security front. I think Comrade Jiamin is good material for public security!"

Yu Jiamin was stunned for a moment. Become a police officer? This was completely beyond her imagination of her life.

Jiajia used to say she should be a police officer, and she would jokingly agree. But when Director Lu said it, it carried a heavy weight of recognition and expectation, and the nature of the statement was completely different.

This was not a joke, but a choice that would completely change her destiny.

Yu Jiamin, always rational, did not answer immediately.

At that moment, she quickly weighed the two career options.

A primary school teacher could only have the power to manage a few dozen students. Even at a higher level, they were just primary school principals. But in those days, cultural education was not valued, and learning was useless. The status of teachers and principals was very low.

And what about a police officer...? She recalled how Zhang Jianbang almost decided a matter with just a single sentence. This power, the ability to determine the course of events at crucial moments, is the real force.

This is just a local police officer.

Further up, there is even greater power, accompanied by higher benefits and status.

This realization made her heart skip a beat.

She quickly suppressed the pounding in her heart and looked at Lu Chenzhou firmly, replying, "Director Lu, thank you for your trust. If possible, I'm willing to give it a try! I've personally witnessed how much harm an irresponsible police officer can cause to the public, and I've also seen what a qualified police officer means to ordinary people. I want to become someone who can truly protect everyone!"

Lu Chenzhou smiled with satisfaction and nodded approvingly: "Good! That's the kind of spirit and responsibility we need." He instructed the officer beside him: "Follow the special recruitment procedure and complete the onboarding procedures for Comrade Yu Jiamin as soon as possible. The public security team needs fresh blood with such awareness and courage."

The official nodded and noted it down.

Hearing this, Yu Jiamin's heart pounded: "Yes! Director Lu, I will definitely live up to your trust and the organization's training."

Yu Jiajia looked at Lu Chenzhou, waiting for praise as well, because she was also amazing!

Lu Chenzhou met Yu Jiajia's bright eyes, his smile becoming even gentler: "Jiajia is lovely and kind, a good comrade who is wholeheartedly dedicated to serving the people. Would you like to come work for the county committee?"

Yu Jiajia was delighted to receive the invitation, but after careful consideration, she firmly declined, saying, "I want to shine in the publicity department."

In the publicity department, you can slack off, gossip, and even go to and from get off work with your parents every day and eat together!

The county committee is no match for it!

Moreover, the county committee looks very busy, holding large meetings all the time.

Lu Chenzhou smiled and said, "Yes, do you have time tomorrow at noon? I'd like to treat you to lunch to thank you for solving the problem of parasites in Qingshan County."

Yu Jiajia immediately became interested: "What do you want to eat?"

Lu Chenzhou: "Seafood?"

Yu Jiajia immediately agreed: "Okay!"

Lu Chenzhou: "Third sister, is seafood okay?"

Yu Jiamin was instantly shocked. What kind of address was this? Director Lu was calling her Third Sister? This was the way Jiajia was addressed! What did Director Lu mean? She met Lu Chenzhou's gentle gaze and nodded blankly.

My mind was in turmoil. What did Director Lu mean?

Even the excitement of about to become a police officer was somewhat dampened.

Yu Jiajia tugged at Lu Chenzhou's sleeve, "Brother Chenzhou, you were so cool just now! You even pulled Director Xu down! This is all Director Xu's dereliction of duty! You have no idea how bad Li Mancang is! He bullies the people of Guangming Hutong, and everyone is afraid of him even if he just glares at them! He also beat his wife so badly."

Lu Chenzhou nodded: "Fortunately, you discovered it, otherwise the people would still be oppressed, so I want to thank you properly. It was also my dereliction of duty, I was not trustworthy enough for the people."

Yu Jiajia also felt it was Lu Chenzhou's dereliction of duty, but since Lu Chenzhou had said so, she comforted him, "You've only just become the director of the Revolutionary Committee, and people don't know you well enough yet. As time goes on, people will trust you more, and they won't be afraid of any local tyrants or emperors anymore." She then praised Aunt Xue and Qian Kun, who had first reported Li Mancang: "Although Aunt Xue is a bit timid, she is very warm-hearted and kind, and also very quick-witted. She was very considerate of my and my third sister's reputation, not mentioning my third sister or me at all, only saying that Li Mancang wanted to be a local tyrant. And Qian Kun is also a clever and good person, leading Li Mancang towards his fondness for men."

Lu Chenzhou couldn't help but touch Yu Jiajia's hair: "I've remembered everything."

Yu Jiamin: !!!

Lu Chenzhou saw the two sisters off and watched them ride away on their bicycles before he went inside.

Xu Mo strode closer and whispered, "Director Lu."

He quickly recounted the events of Guangming Hutong: "Teacher Yu and her sister went to Li Miaomiao's house for a home visit and happened to witness Li Mancang abusing his wife, Su Wanzhen, and attempting to rape his stepdaughter, Li Miaomiao, so he could take her as a concubine." He added at the end, his voice growing even lower: "Li Mancang even made some outrageous remarks, trying to take advantage of Teacher Yu and her sister. Comrade Jiajia shouted that Li Mancang was being a hooligan, and Teacher Yu fought back and hit Li Mancang in self-defense. Later, to protect the reputations of the two women, the neighbors didn't say anything about it."

Lu Chenzhou's expression grew increasingly cold and stern; how could humanity be so despicable? He remained silent for several seconds, the air seeming to freeze: "Interrogate them thoroughly."

Xu Mo nodded, "Yes."

There are no rumors circulating outside that Li Mancang wanted to rape his stepdaughter. The only rumors are that Li Mancang wanted to ascend the throne and become a local emperor, and that Li Mancang was homosexual and liked to watch men use the toilet and touch men's buttocks.

The Yu sisters have protected Li Miaomiao very well.

The neighbors also took good care of the Yu Jiajia sisters.

Xu Mo knew all too well that if he directly brought up the matter, it would be easier to establish Li Mancang's guilt, but it would make life difficult for Li Miaomiao and her daughter. Even if she was the victim and innocent, the rumors would be very hurtful.

Unless Li Miaomiao is powerful enough to not be afraid of these things.

However, Li Miaomiao and her mother were very weak and timid.

Having followed Lu Chenzhou for many years, Xu Mo had witnessed too much of the dark side of human nature. He originally thought that there was no pure light in this world. It wasn't until he met Yu Jiajia that he realized for the first time that there really was someone who could live so openly and passionately, like the sun, as if she was born to dispel the darkness.