Chapter 62
The senior police officer in charge said seriously, "What happened here? Who reported the case?"
Just now, after Wu Gang and his friends pushed the porridge bucket, Su Miao quietly asked the regular customers who were watching to help call the police.
At this point, she stood up and said, "Comrade, we were the ones who wanted to call the police. We rented a stall from the sugar factory and it was still within the lease period. These people came up and tried to kick us out. They even smashed our stall and verbally threatened us after a disagreement."
Several police officers looked at the mess and felt overwhelmed. The old police officer said in a deep voice: "How did it become like this? Did you guys smash it?"
Wu Gang was not at all panicked when he saw the police. The security department in the factory now had great power, and this place was still under the jurisdiction of the sugar factory. When the police came, they would give them some face because they were all within the system.
He smiled ingratiatingly and said, "We are just managing the chaotic street vendors in front of the factory. This is authorized by the factory, and we are not doing anything reckless."
The old police officer naturally did not want any cases to happen in his area, so he would try not to file a case if the situation could be settled. So he said with a seemingly righteous tone:
"As the captain of the security department, it's your job to manage factory affairs, but you can't be too extreme! Apologize to the stall owner immediately, and let this matter go. Remember to learn from this lesson in the future."
Wu Gang looked very pleased with himself, and said to Su Miao and the other two in a frivolous tone, "Alright, I was too impatient this time. You guys should pack up and go back. Don't come here again."
"Just let it go like this? Aren't the police going to file a case and take a statement? Don't they need to compensate us for our losses?"
Everyone could hear the old policeman's partiality, Su Miao asked.
Seeing that a little girl like her dared to persist in his words, the old policeman said impatiently:
"Why file a case for such a minor conflict? Haven't we already reached a verbal settlement? Forgive others when you can; that's the only way society can move forward steadily!"
This is another compliment. If an ordinary person heard this, they would probably have backed off.
But Su Miao is different. After living a new life, she feels that her prickly nature seems to have been stimulated.
Su Miao did not flinch at all, and said in a clear and firm tone: "I cannot agree with what you said.
No matter how big or small the matter is, as long as it violates public security regulations, it should be handled according to formal procedures.
If we don't file a case today because the matter is minor, then similar disputes will escalate in the future. Wouldn't it consume more police resources to deal with them?
I trusted the police, so I called the police immediately. If this kind of perfunctory attitude becomes the norm, where will everyone's trust in the police be?"
The old policeman's words were blocked and his face flushed red. This little girl looked like an expert and it was not easy to get rid of her:
"There's no point talking to a kid like you! Who owns this place? Let an adult come talk."
Su Yuanzheng stepped forward and said, "Comrade, my daughter is right. We didn't initiate the trouble today. We are the victims. We demand an investigation into the whole thing and that these villains compensate for the losses. This is a very reasonable request!"
The old policeman was speechless for a moment. His apprentice, a young policeman who often came to drink porridge, saw his master being humiliated and came over and said:
"Little girl, what is your request now?"
"They maliciously and violently destroyed other people's property. Their attitude and behavior were extremely bad. I suspect they have connections to criminal gangs. I demand an investigation and that they compensate my family for all the losses."
The workers who watched the whole process also spoke out:
"That's right! How can you just come up and smash the stall? Where is the law?"
"It's already very difficult for them to set up their stall in the wind and rain, how can you ruin their livelihood?"
"This kind of person is going to take over our factory's security department? That's terrifying! He might even beat us up if they have a disagreement with him!"
"Comrades from the Public Security Bureau! We need to investigate them thoroughly and make them pay!"
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Seeing that the wind was blowing in the wrong direction, Wu Gang became a little discouraged and looked at the old policeman with a pleading look.
The old police officer cursed inwardly, "Why are you doing this now when the situation is so tense? Do you think you can still have the final say in the factory as you did a few years ago? Don't you know how many people were arrested and executed in the past?"
"Alright, all of you follow me to the police station to record your statements."
Su Miao asked Su Yu to stay and pack up, and he and his father got on the police car. Because there was not enough space, Wu Gang and the other two rode their bicycles over by themselves. After all, they were all employees of the factory, so they were not afraid of them running away.
On the way, the old police officer turned around and looked at Su Miao deeply, saying, "You are quite clever, little girl. I didn't know that law is still taught in elementary and middle schools nowadays."
Su Miao stared straight ahead and replied, "Even if I'm not taught, I have to learn. Otherwise, wouldn't I have been bullied for nothing today? Ignorance isn't scary; what's scary is ignorance of ignorance."
The old policeman originally wanted to mock her, but he got choked. He turned his head awkwardly, and then saw his apprentice who was driving and grinning, so he raised his hand and hit him with a hammer.
After returning to the police station, the old policeman decided not to get involved in the matter. He found an excuse to go out and let other police officers come to question him.
After waiting for a few minutes, Wu Gang and his brothers arrived.
Originally, he just wanted to drive the people away and establish his authority at the same time, but he didn't expect that things would develop into a case filed by the police station. When an employee is filed, the factory must be notified, and he is now very panicked.
Wu Gang sat on the stool, without any of the arrogance he had just shown. He looked like he was admitting his mistake. "We were wrong this time. Our working methods were wrong. We were too impatient."
He has mastered this acting skill very easily. He has been in a lot of trouble in the past. With this attitude, as long as it is not a big case, he can usually let it go easily.
But he forgot to check the almanac before going out today, and ran into Su Miao, the troublemaker.
"Oh? So as long as we use work as an excuse, all acts of violence can be circumvented? Besides, his previous threats have already threatened the personal safety of me and my family."
A thin layer of sweat slowly formed on Wu Gang's forehead, and he stubbornly argued:
"I'm not going to smash your stall right away. You're setting up a stall at the door, which is seriously affecting the normal operation of the factory. I tried to persuade you with kind words, but you didn't listen. We had no choice but to take action."
"So, what operations in the factory have been affected?"
Uh... that goes without saying! It's definitely impacting the cafeteria's profitability! Otherwise, would my cousin-in-law let me teach you a lesson?
But it was impossible to say this openly, so he turned his face away and refused to answer.
Su Yuanzheng took out the lease agreement from his pocket. Today they wanted to ask the factory to renew the lease for another two months, so they brought the old agreement with them.
“Comrade Public Security, this is the lease agreement we signed with the sugar factory. It is still within the lease period today, so it is reasonable for us to set up a stall.
Besides, we only set up the stall for two hours during the lunch break every day, so it won’t affect the factory’s production.”
The police officer in charge of the case carefully read the agreement and said to Wu Gang, "It is indeed legal and reasonable for others to set up stalls. What else do you have to say?"
"I... who knows if their agreement is forged? I really don't know! I only took action after receiving a report from the factory workers."
"Then this one can't be a forgery!"
The fat boy came in hurriedly, holding an agreement in his hand. He was sweating all over while riding his bicycle in such a cold weather.
The officer in charge frowned. Didn't Old Wu just say it was a minor dispute? How did so many people get involved? He asked, "Who are you?"
The fat guy took out his work badge and agreement and handed them to the police, saying:
"Comrade Public Security, I'm an employee of the sugar factory. This is the lease agreement signed between the sugar factory and the Su family. It's written in black and white with a red seal. Please take a look."
Wu Gang gritted his teeth and said, "What does this have to do with you? Don't think I don't know you. You are the nephew of the former factory director, and now you want to retaliate against me!"
The fat guy chuckled and said, "I'm speaking out for justice. The facts are right before our eyes. I urge you not to tarnish the reputation of the sugar factory by making nonsense."
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