10070 Urban New Farmers Chapter 117: Severe Injury, Life or Death! First Update of 5000 Chapters
Jiang Lihan received a call from Guo Tianhai, the executive deputy director of the municipal bureau. Guo Tianhai immediately started yelling, "What are you doing? You detained Mayor Wei's son? And you also detained several investors? And you even beat them up? Who gave you this authority?"
Jiang Lihan broke out in a cold sweat.
How did Guo Tianhai know this?
The images of Wei Yunwang and his gang flashed through his mind. It must have been those bastards who did this!
These bastards started retaliating as soon as they left? That's exactly right.
Jiang Lihan hurriedly explained, "Director Guo, we didn't detain anyone here. There's a firefight in the mountains right now. Mayor Wei's son and some people insisted on going into the mountains, but I stopped them. Think about it, if something happened to Mr. Wei, could I take responsibility? If I let them in, who would be responsible? Besides, we didn't hit anyone, I can guarantee that! Everyone here can guarantee that!"
Guo Tianhai disliked him and wanted to replace him with his confidant when appointing the district branch chief. However, Luo Jianhui strongly supported his appointment as the new branch chief!
This offended Guo Tianhai!
The district public security bureau is under the dual management of the district government and the municipal bureau, which makes the management somewhat complicated and the powers overlap.
Therefore, everyone wants to get involved and put their own people in positions of power!
Jiang Lihan's explanation only made Guo Tianhai angrier.
"You guarantee it? Can you even guarantee it? He's in the hospital now! You come back immediately and explain everything, or I don't think you're qualified to be the bureau chief!" Guo Tianhai sneered.
Go back and explain?
"No! Director Guo, I can't leave right now! I'll explain to Secretary Lin and District Chief Luo once the mission is over!" Jiang Lihan's expression changed, and he resolutely refused. Anger welled up inside him. "You think you can just leave because you don't like me? Humph. Let's see if District Chief Luo agrees. Besides, this whole thing is shady; if he leaves and things don't go smoothly, he'll be the one taking the blame!"
"Ha, you, a mere branch bureau chief, dare to disobey my orders? Very well, I can tell you now that if you fail to catch the suspect and recover the lost items this time, you're no longer a branch bureau chief!" Guo Tianhai laughed angrily.
With a snap, Jiang Lihan slammed down the phone, his face turning as black as the bottom of a pot.
He thought for a moment and then called Luo Jianhui. Guo Tianhai's troubles were also an attempt to seize control of the branch office from Luo Jianhui, something Luo Jianhui needed to know.
After the call connected, Jiang Lihan immediately described the situation on his end. Luo Jianhui, naturally also paying close attention to the major operation and Guo Tianhai's "words," had turned down many other tasks that day!
Hundreds of people went into the mountains to hunt down a wanted criminal—what a momentous event!
Jiang Lihan finished speaking with some grievance and annoyance and then waited for Luo Jianhui's instructions.
"The suspect must be caught! Everything else is secondary!" Luo Jianhui said. "If the suspect is caught, it will be much easier for you to serve as the deputy secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission. Secretary Sun will also retire soon." The implication was that if you want to be promoted to secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission and enter the Standing Committee, you must complete this task well so that he can recommend Jiang Lihan for credit.
Becoming a member of the district party committee standing committee is a huge step forward! Jiang Lihan was thrilled to hear that.
"District Chief, I will definitely catch that suspect. He won't get away this time!" Jiang Lihan immediately assured him. He felt a surge of energy throughout his body!
The fat man was right next to Luo Jianhui when he said this.
The fat man knew the police were currently conducting a major operation to capture Lin Baolong, a wanted criminal at the Ministry of Public Security level. He was a little worried for Jiang Lihan, as the search was still ongoing. Many people coveted the position of district public security bureau chief!
The successful arrest of Jiang Lihan is a great achievement; if the suspect had escaped, the bureau chief's position might have been in jeopardy! Political struggles are everywhere.
Others can use your poor performance as an excuse to mobilize so many people to arrest you, and yet you still managed to escape. That's your fault!
Furthermore.
Although Luo Jianhui currently holds four votes in the Standing Committee, Lin Hao, the Party Secretary of the New District, also has four votes. The remaining vote belongs to Sun, the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, who is generally neutral and is someone worth trying to win over.
If this vote goes to Lin Hao, the district party secretary, Luo Jianhui will be at a disadvantage.
The competition for the position of district public security bureau chief was fierce. The party secretary and the district head clashed, and in the end, Secretary Sun voted for Jiang Lihan, and Luo Jianhui won!
But the other side has never stopped spying. The district party secretary cannot be powerful without having the Public Security Bureau under his control, and the municipal bureau is also trying to place its own people in order to greatly increase its control and influence over the branch bureau.
This matter is very sensitive and crucial right now!
After the call ended, the fat man couldn't help but ask Luo Jianhui, "Is things not going well with District Chief Jiang?"
In private, the fat man called Jiang Lihan "Brother Jiang," and Luo Jianhui didn't mind, which showed that his subordinates were harmonious, which was a good thing.
Taking a drag of his cigarette, Luo Jianhui nodded: "This matter is quite sensitive and tricky. So many people went into the mountains to arrest him, yet they still lost track of him. We've lost all trace of Lin Baolong. If we can't catch him soon and he escapes, Jiang Lihan's position will be in jeopardy."
Who is Young Master Wei? He's the only son of Vice Mayor Wei, a member of the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee, who's trying to get rid of one of his subordinate bureau chiefs. Even Luo Jianhui will have a headache.
Vice Mayor Wei is now part of Secretary Wang's faction. He can't afford to offend him. After all, his power base is in the province. Not being in the city puts him at a significant disadvantage in terms of personnel influence. Because Secretary Wang is also a member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee!
"Is Lin Baolong really that powerful?" the fat man asked skeptically. Hundreds of armed men couldn't capture a single one?
Luo Jianhui, however, said with a serious expression, "It must be something extraordinary, otherwise they wouldn't have escaped from the encirclement several times and been captured dozens of times. Moreover, I heard from Jiang Lihan that a group of armed, unidentified people have appeared in the mountains and have engaged in a major firefight with the police, resulting in casualties on both sides!"
"What?" The fat man was shocked. Who was so arrogant as to go against the police? "Is it an accomplice of that suspect?"
“It shouldn’t be!” Luo Jianhui said. “Jiang Lihan suspects that Young Master Wei and his group are selling national treasure-level cultural relics. These people might be connected to them!”
The fat man, nicknamed "National Treasure," immediately became worried.
Selling national treasures is a capital offense! Even the mayor of Lanzhou, let alone Young Master Wei, would be severely implicated! He couldn't stop the fat man from worrying even more. Could this matter be related to those higher up?
If someone in a higher position implicates someone below, those below could easily be dragged down with them!
"District Chief, you..."
"Regardless of whether this is related to Young Master Wei, unless there is solid evidence, handle everything discreetly!" Luo Jianhui interrupted the fat man, stating his position clearly. He didn't want to escalate the situation unless there was irrefutable evidence!
The fat man nodded. That's the only way! Whoever gets involved in this negative situation will suffer. Even Secretary Lin probably doesn't want to see this, right?
"By the way, what about Zhang Guodong? I heard he's back?" Luo Jianhui had been missing Zhang Guodong's Green Treasure Pavilion for a while now. Not only was the food there unique, but it also contained highly nutritious ingredients. After eating there only two or three times, Luo Jianhui felt a significant difference in his energy.
Of course, this significantly different state of mind lasted for two or three days. To maintain good health and high energy levels, it is necessary to regularly nourish, supplement, or use dietary therapy.
Accumulation is very important!
Upon hearing Luo Jianhui's pointed remark, the fat man immediately understood, but smiled wryly and said, "This guy is like a dragon, I can't see him anywhere. I'll give him a call and see where he is." "Haha, this just shows that Guodong is very busy, unlike us. That's the special nature of our work!" Luo Jianhui said.
The fat man called Zhang Guodong in person, but Zhang Guodong was in the mountains at the moment, having left his phone and other belongings in the Peach Blossom Spring where the signal was completely lost.
"The district chief's signal isn't in service area. How about this, I'll try to persuade him to stay when I see him again! He won't be staying for more than a few days this time, he has to go back." The fat man said helplessly, "His older brother is getting married, he's really busy."
"Oh? You're married? What a pity, otherwise I'd like to ask him for a drink," Luo Jianhui said with a nonchalant smile.
The fat man was deeply moved. Although he knew Luo Jianhui was just being polite, his words resonated with him.
"I will definitely pass on your message! Hehe. District Chief, I also miss his collection of treasures. It's a pity that this guy probably has a lot of good stuff, but it's not something you can usually see," the fat man said gratefully.
The decision to "betray" Zhang Guodong was simultaneously elevating his status.
"Oh? What treasures does he have?" Luo Jianhui asked with a smile. "His wild ginseng is of extremely high quality; I'd like to buy some to give to my old boss as a tonic."
"So that's how it is," the fat man understood. He added, "I don't know the specifics, but this guy is very secretive, and he's extremely knowledgeable about medicinal herbs. Last time I gave my girlfriend's dad some herbs, it was Zhang Guodong who picked them out—all wild-grown!"
This is an extremely skillful technique!
Some people have a high level of expertise in antique appraisal, while others are extremely skilled at gambling on jade. Zhang Guodong, on the other hand, can be seen as having an exceptional talent for medicinal herbs!
Those who hold higher official positions tend to place greater importance on their health.
Some well-known traditional Chinese medicine practitioners value certain rare and valuable medicinal herbs. Coupled with a touch of superstition, these highly prized herbs become top-tier tonics and gifts!
They are very popular as gifts. In addition to being valuable, they are also easy to accept.
"I'll have to ask Guodong to help me pick some out another day. There are so many fake precious medicinal herbs on the market these days," Luo Jianhui said. "Alright, it's time for dinner. You can go home now!"
"District Chief, what about you? Should I have them brought up?" the fat man asked hurriedly.
Fatty eats at his older sister's place almost every day. Luo Jianhui knows this. Of course, he doesn't know who Fatty's sister is, and there are some things he can't ask.
"No need, Xiao Liu will take me home in a bit. My daughter's back from her holiday today, I have to rush back, haha!" Luo Jianhui said with a kind smile, clearly in a good mood. He was naturally pleased that the fat man was always thinking of him. Having a capable and loyal subordinate made being a leader much more comfortable.
He has an 18-year-old daughter who attends online university in the provincial capital. She usually lives at school and rarely comes home. This time, taking advantage of the weekend, Luo Jianhui, her mother, and the three of them had a meal together, enjoying a rare moment of family time.
The fat man laughed and said, "Oh? Xiao Xin is back? Then District Chief, you'd better go back, or Xiao Xin will cause a huge scene."
The fat man called a car for Luo Jianhui and asked the driver, Xiao Liu, to take him back. Only after the car left the government gate did he leave.
As evening approached, Fatty wanted to invite Lin Meimei to dinner and maybe have a little fun with her, but Lin Meimei had to work overtime that night and go home to have dinner with her parents. Fatty also considered going, but then thought that he would feel very uncomfortable eating there, so he gave up.
He then called Zhang Guodong. But the call was still busy; it seemed the phone was out of service.
"Where did that guy go?" the fat man thought in frustration.
She'd only been back a short while and she'd already disappeared again, even busier than me! Looks like I won't be able to enjoy this delicious food! I guess I'll have to go back to my older sister's.
It's really frustrating.
Not only him, but even Li Yun and Xiang Chunyan couldn't find Zhang Guodong. He had a one-night stand with Xiang Chunyan, and then he slept with Li Yun. The relationship between the three of them was basically tacitly acknowledged. So Li Yun volunteered to prepare a lavish lunch, but the infuriating Zhang Guodong's phone was unreachable, and no one was at Green Treasure Pavilion.
In the end, the two women ate together and left a lot of food uneaten.
If noon doesn't work, then evening will do, but night is about to fall and Zhang Guodong's phone is still out of service. The two women are getting a little anxious.
Meanwhile, Zheng Le, who was preparing in the dressing room of the provincial TV station's Urban Channel 2, tried to call Zhang Guodong but couldn't get through, looking utterly helpless.
She learned that Zhang Guodong had returned to the provincial capital when her mother, Mei Lan, came back from picking up groceries. She didn't want to face it, but she couldn't delay any longer.
Upon seeing the handsome young man Zhang Guodong return, Mei Lan immediately instructed her daughter Zheng Le to bring him home for dinner. The intention behind having Zheng Le invite him was clearly to cultivate their relationship! And since they were about to get married, they naturally needed to be even closer. Mei Lan had previously consulted her about whether she was willing to marry Zhang Guodong.
Not marrying?
Zheng Le was very troubled by this matter. After biting her lip and thinking about it for several days, coupled with her mother's expectations and persuasion, and her father's approval, she finally made a decision.
She needs a man to rely on, even though she and Zhang Guodong have no romantic relationship and are just ordinary friends. And her parents will have something to look forward to; this would be a way of putting their minds at ease.
Perhaps, as Mom Meilan said, feelings can be cultivated slowly. "I've met many young people. Only Guodong left a very good impression on your dad and me, and you yourself don't dislike him, right?"
That's really true!
What else can she do? There are still so many blind dates to arrange! Thinking about this only makes her more annoyed, so she might as well just get married!
Hearing from his parents that they had almost finished discussing things with Guodong's family, Zheng Le realized that after Guodong's older brother got married, his family would return to the provincial capital and consider arranging an engagement. A sliver of hope flickered in Zheng Le's heart. Did she really want to get married?
However, Zhang Guodong is a bit despicable. He's been back for several days and hasn't called her once, and now she can't even get through to him on the phone!
"Zheng Le, it's time to prepare for recording the program!" the director shouted to Zheng Le.
"Okay!" Zheng Le put away his phone and walked into the studio.
Night has finally fallen!
Zhang Guodong was somewhat excited, as nighttime was more conducive to his actions! The darkness had little impact on him; as long as he could discern the direction, he could leave more quickly! Staying in the mountains for extended periods meant he couldn't relax for even a second, which was both agonizing and exhausting.
Infrared?
That's bullshit!
In the mountains, everyone is a blur of light. And many animals are the same way—can you really tell them apart? Shooting indiscriminately? If you're not afraid of killing your own kind, then go ahead!
As the saying goes, excessive joy leads to sorrow. Zhang Guodong had finally overcome the obstruction of the five opponents and was no longer surrounded. Just as he was about to leave, a sudden warning arose! An unprecedentedly strong one!
"Japan is being targeted again?!"
It's another sniper!
Boom!
A sniper bullet exploded nearby, startling him so much he broke out in a cold sweat and became complacent! "You bastard, you dare to shoot like that?" Before the thought could even finish, he felt the air violently rubbing against his ears. Zhang Guodong scrambled to his feet in alarm. Too late! *Thud*. His thigh jerked. He'd been shot!
"Hiss! The bullet exploded, a dazzling spray of blood flew everywhere, and the pain was excruciating!"
It’s over!
This was Zhang Guodong's thought. If his femoral artery ruptured, he would at least be crippled!
The sniper bullets fired in quick succession. He dodged one almost simultaneously, but the second, perfectly coordinated shot was hidden within the danger of the first and was overlooked by Zhang Guodong!
The immense force caused Zhang Guodong to stagger back several steps. Instinctively, he quickly dodged and hid behind a boulder.
It hurts! It hurts so much!
Zhang Guodong touched Ran and found him. His hands were covered in blood; a sniper bullet had pierced his thigh! There was a bloody hole you could feel with your hand!
Thank goodness! The major artery should be fine!
"Damn it, you're not going to catch the real enemy. Why are you staring at me? Huh?" Zhang Guodong winced in pain. "Luckily, the bones weren't broken, the arteries weren't damaged, only the muscle was ripped open!"
He deeply regretted it.
He got carried away with his pride! He knocked Lin Baolong unconscious with a punch that pulled out Huya's tooth amidst the encirclement. Then he seized the Hundred Herbs Cauldron—how dangerous! He was careless and is now injured!
Extreme joy can turn to sorrow, and the result can be a life-or-death situation!
At this moment, Zhang Guodong finally realized that he had fled into the mountains alone. If the people there weren't fools, they would know he wasn't one of their own and would dare to fire!
Zhang Guodong immediately went to Taoyuan to get tetanus injections, hemostatic powder, and bandages. He first applied the tetanus injection, then the hemostatic powder and anti-inflammatory medicine. Pressing on it caused him to break out in a cold sweat from the pain. Then, gritting his teeth, he tied the bandages together with his pants!
She was very pale, dizzy, and had lost a lot of blood!
However, Zhang Guodong didn't expect himself to be so strong! Despite such a big injury and so much pain, he calmly bandaged the wound!
After a simple bandage, Zhang Guodong's biggest worry was the persistent bleeding—that bloody hole was no joke! If it got infected or the bleeding wouldn't stop, it would be dangerous. Aside from that, he had no choice but to enter Taoyuan and couldn't leave anytime soon!
This is what he's most worried about!
Then Zhang Guodong resentfully played the good guy. "I didn't even use my full strength, and now you've gotten yourselves hurt!" In this situation, you can't be the good guy!
He came to this conclusion!
But it's too late to say anything now!
He was being pursued by Lin Yue's large force, and another group of people who hated him intensely. He had killed six of their men!
This is much more efficient than Lin Yue's approach.
Now, the five remaining men, lagging behind Zhang Guodong, are ashen-faced and even considering fleeing. The mission has failed; of the fifteen, only six remain. Nine are dead! Six of them were killed by "that person," and the other three were killed by the police.
Now his strength has been greatly reduced, and he has lost the ability to deal with the police!
Besides, the police have already searched the entire area, so Lin Baolong has probably been captured alive.
Six people against hundreds?
"Prepare to retreat!" Wu Ziyi said through gritted teeth.
"What about Fifth Brother's revenge for the brothers?"
"If we die, we'll have no hope of revenge!" Wu Zi said coldly.
It's true that everyone was silent at the time. As the saying goes, "Where there's life, there's hope." Now that the police have caught up with them, if they don't leave, they're finished!
"Fifth Brother is right!"
The evacuation was incredibly swift. They immediately retreated towards the direction where Zhang Guodong was hiding. Extremely decisive!
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