His Adam's apple moved up and down, and he said in a trembling voice: "Comrade Director, please don't misunderstand us. We really don't want to go against these people. It is really these people who illegally occupy arable land, which is the source of survival for the people! If we don't step forward to stop them, how can we be worthy of the people who trust us? That's why I sent my son here, hoping to enforce the law impartially and safeguard everyone's interests! It's also to protect our country's arable land and not let those with bad intentions harm it." After speaking, he glanced at the director secretly, his heart full of uneasiness and anxiety.
Zhang An also quickly agreed: "Yes, yes, we are enforcing the law impartially." He showed a flattering smile on his face, but his eyes flickered, and he seemed a little guilty.
Wang Xiaolan looked at Zhang Youguang, her heart filled with anger and dissatisfaction. She was infuriated to see him using the banner of protecting the interests of the people to portray himself as a fair and selfless official who was dedicated to the people.
She couldn't help but say, "Don't flatter yourself. Do you think you are qualified to enforce the law impartially? We should be thankful that you don't come to make trouble! The villagers in our village are complaining and groaning because of you and your son." Her voice was full of sarcasm and disdain, and she retorted without any concealment.
At this time, everyone nodded and agreed with what Wang Xiaolan said.
"Doctor Wang is absolutely right! He is a complete villain, just a wolf in human skin!" someone said indignantly.
"That's right! How can such a person be worthy of being our parent official?" another person echoed.
"Hmph! I think he is just using the guise of enforcing the law impartially to satisfy his own selfish desires! Don't you see that all that fat on his belly is the result of drawing a salary without working?" another person said angrily.
After hearing this, the people around echoed and expressed their agreement.
"Yes, yes, that's right! You're absolutely right! These people, as soon as they step into our village, act so high and mighty, and always ask us to treat them with delicious food. If this continues, who can bear it? You know, every penny we earn is hard-earned. It is accumulated by everyone's hard work and sweat! Why should they just come and enjoy the fruits of their labor? Did our money fall from the sky? Or was it blown here by the wind?"
Another villager said, "When they arrived, it was like the Japanese invaders entering the village. They destroyed everything in our village."
The more the villagers spoke, the more excited they became, and their voices became louder and louder.
Everyone started to condemn Zhang Youguang and his son.
Just then, a bespectacled, refined man approached with a serious expression on his face. He said, "I'm Chen Jun, the county magistrate's secretary. We've received reports from the public that your son is bullying the people. Not only that, but even the villagers of Hefu Town, where you used to work, have reported you, accusing you of plundering the people's wealth over the years. Now, please come back to the county with us for further investigation and review."
When Zhang Youguang heard he was also being taken away, he knew he was doomed. He also knew that over the years, he had used his status to extort money and rape countless women. If his crimes were proven, he would likely spend the rest of his life in prison.
His eyes instantly turned scarlet, as if they were about to spit out fire! His heart was filled with endless anxiety and panic, and he was completely at a loss.
With trembling hands, he involuntarily reached for the briefcase he was carrying. As his fingers were groping, they suddenly touched a cold and hard object - it was the dagger hidden inside!
This dagger had been lying quietly in his briefcase, and usually existed only as a means of deterrence. Whenever he encountered women who were disobedient and disobedient to him, he would show this gleaming blade to force them to submit.
At this moment, he had a smug smile on his face. He thought to himself, "This is really God helping me. Just when he was desperate, he actually had this knife in his bag."
Thinking of this, he quickly pulled out the dagger from his bag, intending to put it to his neck to force Director Zhang to let him go. But out of the corner of his eye, he saw a little girl not far away who was watching the excitement with great interest, looking at him.
An idea suddenly flashed through his mind: why not take a hostage? That way, there might still be a glimmer of hope! In a flash, he lunged forward like lightning, like a hungry tiger pouncing on its prey, and in an instant, he grabbed the petite and fragile girl tightly in his hands.
He quickly placed the gleaming, razor-sharp dagger against the girl's fair neck. The icy blade pressed against her delicate skin, as if the slightest inadvertent strike would immediately sever her fragile blood vessels and take her life.
When the little girl faced this huge disaster that suddenly came like a bolt from the blue, her eyes instantly became empty and lifeless, and her whole body seemed to be stiff, allowing her to be manipulated by Zhang Youguang.
The little girl seemed completely overwhelmed by the horrific scene, forgetting even the most instinctive cry and cry for help. Tears welled up in her eyes, but refused to fall. Whimpers rose from her throat, but seemed to be blocked by something, unable to transform into clear cries.
Her lips seemed to be stained with poison, appearing a frightening dark purple color, and her petite body was shaking violently and uncontrollably like a leaf in a strong wind.
At this very moment, a jaw-dropping, unexpected incident occurred. In an instant, the entire scene became a state of chaos.
The onlookers, who were originally watching the ugly performance of Zhang Youguang and his son, were frightened out of their wits and panicked by his action! They all had expressions of horror on their faces.
Then, a series of sharp and piercing screams resounded through the sky! The sound was as horrific as a pig being slaughtered! It was terrifying!
Some people seemed to be terrified, holding their heads tightly with both hands, desperately trying to escape this terrible scene; others completely lost control, their legs weak and collapsing to the ground...
"Run... He's going to kill someone..."
"Oh no, it's Cheng Gang's sister."
"Xiaoxue was held hostage."
When Cheng Gang saw Xiaoxue fall into the hands of the vicious Zhang Youguang, he knew that Xiaoxue was in great danger. His eyes suddenly turned red as blood, as if they could spew out raging flames!
He rushed forward desperately to rescue Xiaoxue, but at this moment, a strong hand grabbed his arm tightly, preventing him from moving forward half a step.
Cheng Gang turned his head and saw that it was Director Zhang.
Cheng Gang said anxiously: "Xiaoxue, Xiaoxue, she..."
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