When asked who was protecting them, Sister Wang refused to divulge any further information.
Cang Liang's face darkened as he realized the seriousness of the matter. He immediately submitted a report back to Yunhai City for Secretary Ma to make a decision.
Lan Yu and the Dongping Public Security Bureau were locked in a stalemate. The Dongping Public Security Bureau chief, who had rushed over, was overjoyed to see familiar faces before his subordinates complained that the Yunhai City Public Security Bureau had dared to cause trouble on their territory, which was utterly lawless.
"Shut up! Secretary Ma and I discussed this beforehand! And what kind of talk is that? It sounds like bandits; anyone who didn't know better would think the police in Dongping are all thugs!"
After scolding and cursing the people away with a few words, he finally had a chance to talk to Lan Yu.
“Secretary Ma told me beforehand, and I never expected that such a brazen human trafficker was hiding right under my nose.”
Lan Yu raised her hand to stop him, "I'm sorry, Director An, I have a lot of things to do here, so I won't keep you company any longer."
After saying that, he turned and left.
Director An sighed.
"What does he mean by this! A mere captain dares to act so arrogantly towards you?"
"Alright. We've all come from the same military unit, and we've only been living peacefully for a few years, and you dare to use that thuggish behavior in the police station? I think you want to get rid of this police uniform!"
The speaker paused, then quickly put on a fawning smile, "Oh dear, brother-in-law, I'm just so indignant on your behalf. To be humiliated by a mere captain—if word gets out, where will you, the police chief, put your face?"
Director An frowned and waved his hand impatiently, "Don't talk to me about that. I'm asking you, does this have anything to do with you?"
"No, no, what could I possibly have to do with human traffickers?"
"That train station is hiding such a large den of thieves, and you're in charge of this area, how could you not know?"
Zhou Jun's face stiffened, and his eyes darted around. "I really don't know. You know my sister isn't in good health, and I'm always going home. Of course, I haven't been paying much attention to things here."
Director An's face darkened. "Take good care of your sister and try to talk to her. It's okay if she doesn't have children. I don't blame her. She's even avoiding me."
Seeing that he had gotten away with it, Zhou Jun felt relieved. "Okay, okay, I'll tell my sister when I get back."
"Wait, now that you're wearing this uniform, you're first and foremost a police officer, and only then your sister's brother. Do your job well first, then go back."
Director An caught him and lectured him for half an hour before letting him go.
After Grandma Wu and the others left, they found Lan Yu and Cang Liang, said their goodbyes, and prepared to depart.
"Where is Auntie going?"
“I came here to visit relatives, but I never expected to encounter such a thing. Now that you have caught the people, just wait to rescue the abducted women.”
"I'm fine staying here, but I'd like to leave."
"We don't know if they've caught all the human traffickers yet. What if they target you and something happens? It would be bad if we could take you there after we're done."
Grandma Wu smiled inexplicably, "Something happened? Don't worry, we don't even know who's going to be in trouble yet."
The two men exchanged a glance and both thought the old woman was exaggerating, otherwise she wouldn't have been abducted by human traffickers.
Seeing that she was determined to leave, the two exchanged Wu's contact information.
This matter has a great impact, and it would be best if we could commend Old Lady Wu for her achievements.
However, the two did not tell Grandma Wu about this.
After she had gone far away, they sent someone to follow her, and to come back when she arrived at her destination and there was nothing wrong.
According to the address given by Guo Zhixia, it would take a day and a night to walk from the center of Dongping City, which is much farther than the distance between Xishang Town and Shanyao Village.
After walking for a full half hour, they finally saw an oxcart, and luckily, Grandma Wu got a ride.
Yunhai City.
As soon as Ma Xiaoyan got home, Secretary Ma sent people to "escort" her to the hospital for a comprehensive physical examination.
Other injuries on the body can heal, but the injury on the left wrist will become a chronic condition.
What is the root cause of the illness?
The doctor shook his head regretfully, "Even if it heals eventually, this hand will probably be unable to exert much force."
Secretary Ma froze on the spot. What did this mean?
His daughter will be disabled in the future?
The middle-aged man embraced Ma Xiaoyan and wept bitterly.
"My swallow..."
Ma Xiaoyan didn't seem to feel anything, and even patted Secretary Ma's back, saying, "It's alright, Dad, it's not broken. If I can't use my left hand, I can use my right."
Secretary Ma's eyes were red as he looked at Ma Xiaoyan with heartache. "You've been motherless since you were little. I raised you with great difficulty, changing your diapers and feeding you until you grew into a beautiful young woman. Now that your hand is suddenly useless, how can I face your mother after I die?"
"Alright, old man, what era are we living in? What's with all this talk about seeing or not seeing? How can a dead person still have feelings?"
"They're all young people with ideas and ambitions in this new era. I don't care about these trivial details. Instead of being sad, you should ask Cang Liang and the others how things are going."
"Have the human traffickers been caught? Have the abducted people been rescued? And, and I heard..."
Secretary Ma patted her on the shoulder and said, "Alright, Dad understands. Don't worry."
During this period of strict crackdown, another major human trafficking case has broken out in Dongping City, without any prior warning.
As soon as the incident occurred, the higher authorities immediately sent people to investigate, without any delays.
It was eventually discovered that the police officer's brother-in-law was behind it all, covering up for him and acting recklessly.
They use the police as a cover and will do anything.
All those involved in human trafficking shall be sentenced to death.
Zhou Jun was no exception.
Even Director An was implicated and removed from office.
"Alas, people's hearts are fickle. My comrades who were once so loyal and fought side by side have now become like this."
"Dad, don't be sad. Uncle An was just negligent. He has nothing to do with this."
Secretary Ma sighed, "Isn't this inaction a form of protection? I don't know how I got to the local level, I'm like a completely different person."
Ma Xiaoyan smiled and hugged Secretary Ma, "But Dad, you haven't changed."
Secretary Ma shook his head, laughing and crying. Everything has changed.
Political life here is completely different from that in the military.
The city's situation changed drastically, but sitting comfortably on the oxcart, Old Lady Wu asked, "Which village are you from, sir?"
"Oh, me? I'm from Tiedingzi Village. It just so happens that it's our village's turn to show movies recently. Girl, stay a few more days and enjoy the movies."
When it comes to showing movies...
The people on the oxcart became excited, "Yes, yes, this time I'll definitely pick a good spot."
"Thank goodness for the location. This best spot should have been given to Sister Wu. If it weren't for her, we'd still be stuck in the ditch and unable to get out."
"Yes, yes, I was just saying that."
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