Wang Ming was captured in three days?
No way, that's a desperate criminal, and they don't even know where Wang Ming is right now, not to mention the other side definitely still has a gun.
Yuan Guoyao ignored them and turned to Lao Wu, who had been silent all along, speaking with unwavering resolve.
"Old Wu! Go now! Immediately! Right now! Notify all subordinate police stations and security departments that the county bureau has decided that Comrade Xu Kuo will temporarily take over as captain of the investigation team and be in charge of the Wang Ming case! Tell them to cooperate fully!"
Old Wu opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but under Yuan Guoyao's sharp gaze, he finally let out a helpless sigh and bowed his head in agreement.
"Yes... Director Yuan."
Director Yuan is determined this time... Hopefully, Xu Kuo won't cause any trouble...
Old Wu accepted the order, turned around and hurriedly left, using the Public Security Bureau's communication lines to quickly relay this earth-shattering appointment.
Soon, all the public security units in the county received the news, along with a very basic information about Xu Kuo.
Those who received the message reacted in various ways, but without exception, they were all filled with astonishment and curiosity about this suddenly appearing "Captain Xu".
Xu Kuo paid no attention to these undercurrents, and was somewhat excited when he saw that things were arranged properly.
Acting captain...not bad, it makes things much easier now.
He exchanged a few words with Yuan Guoyao, and then left the hospital with Lao Wu, who also had a complicated expression on his face, and went back to the temporary detention room of the Public Security Bureau.
After picking up Jiang Xiuying, Ren Hongmei, and the others who were still shaken but clearly relieved after seeing Xu Kuo, the group rode in a police jeep towards Kaoshantun.
The bumpy dirt road was bathed in the glow of the setting sun.
Back in the familiar village, Xu Kuo first settled Jiang Xiuying and the others in. Looking at their slightly pale faces and still frightened eyes, he felt a stirring in his heart.
This really frightened them quite a bit. If Wang Ming isn't eliminated, he will always be a threat.
Moreover... there's probably some gossip going around among the villagers too.
Xu Kuo himself could disregard those gazes and discussions, but Jiang Xiuying and Ren Hongmei, being sensitive, would definitely be affected.
He pondered for a moment and felt it necessary to explain things to everyone.
"We need to call everyone over for a meeting." Xu Kuo made up his mind and said to Lao Wu next to him, "Lao Wu, come with me to find Niu Erbao and Tan Wang."
The two then headed towards the farmland greenhouses at the east end of the village.
That was the experimental field where Xu Kuo had exchanged system points for improved corn seeds, and it was being looked after by Niu Erbao and Tan Wang.
Although Lao Wu is a policeman, he also comes from a rural background. Looking at the plastic film greenhouses in the distance that gleamed with a special luster in the setting sun, he couldn't help but marvel.
"Captain Xu... what are those things you've built in the fields in your village? They look really new. How can you grow things in the middle of winter?"
This thin film was so shiny; he'd never seen anything like it before…
Xu Kuo was about to explain that this was to allow crops to grow out of season when his ears suddenly twitched!
A cacophony of shouts, the sound of things being smashed, and painful wails could be faintly heard coming from the direction of the greenhouse not far away!
"Not good!" Xu Kuo's expression suddenly changed! There was a sound from Niu Erbao in that voice!
He didn't have time to explain to Lao Wu, he shouted "Something's happened!" and rushed towards the greenhouse!
The closer you get to the greenhouse, the clearer the sounds inside become!
"Smash it! Damn it, this is what happens when you dare to go against me!" A domineering voice roared.
"Ah! Stop hitting! Stop hitting!"
"Stop! You bandits! Stop right now!" This was Tan Wang's furious roar, mixed with the muffled thuds of punches and kicks and cries of pain.
Xu Kuo was filled with rage, and he sped up even more, yanking open the curtain of the greenhouse and rushing inside!
The sight before him made his eyes widen in horror!
The greenhouse was a complete mess!
The neat rows of fields were dug up and turned into a mess. The tender, green corn seedlings that had just sprouted were uprooted by hoes and shovels and cruelly thrown everywhere!
The culprit was none other than Li Tie, the village hoodlum!
He was leading seven or eight thugs, armed with farm tools and even wooden sticks, punching and kicking several people who were lying on the ground!
Niu Erbao, Tan Wang, and several other honest villagers who usually worked with Xu Kuo were all bruised and swollen, with blood trickling from their mouths. They were curled up on the ground, groaning in pain, clearly having been badly beaten!
Niu Erbao struggled to get up and protect the seedlings that hadn't been damaged yet, cursing, "Li Tie! You bastard! Come at me if you dare! Don't destroy the crops!"
"Heh! Still dare to talk back!" Li Tie sneered, raised his foot, which was wearing a tattered rubber shoe, and kicked Niu Erbao hard in the chest!
"Pfft!" Niu Erbao couldn't catch his breath, rolled to the side, and coughed painfully.
Li Tie brought a large number of men, and they were ruthless. Niu Erbao and his honest, simple farmers were no match for them!
"stop!!!"
A roar filled with boundless rage exploded inside the greenhouse!
Xu Kuo's eyes were bloodshot as he stared intently at Li Tie and his gang who were committing murder. His murderous aura was almost tangible!
Li Tie and the others suddenly stopped moving and looked in the direction of the sound.
When Niu Erbao, Tan Wang and the others who were lying on the ground saw Xu Kuo at the door like a demon descending, they were first stunned, and then their eyes burst with wild joy and grievance!
"Master! You're finally back!" Niu Erbao struggled to lift his head, his voice trembling with tears, and pointed at Li Tie in accusation.
"That bastard Li Tie! He... he knew you'd been arrested, so he brought his men to wreck our place! He said we were practicing crooked and evil ways and were acting on behalf of Heaven! He's kicking us when we're down, Master!"
When Li Tie saw Xu Kuo, a look of surprise flashed across his face, as if he hadn't expected him to come out so quickly, but it was quickly replaced by an even more arrogant and contemptuous expression.
He looked Xu Kuo up and down, a mocking expression on his face.
"Oh? Isn't this our 'capable man' Xu Kuo?"
Li Tie slammed his hoe on the ground and asked in a sarcastic tone.
"What's wrong? Did you find the food at the police station unappetizing, and got released so quickly? Or... did you get really brave and escape from prison?"
Xu Kuo's face was so gloomy it could drip water, and the anger in his chest was almost about to burst out!
But he forcibly suppressed the urge to act immediately, his cold gaze sweeping over Niu Erbao and the others groaning in pain on the ground, before turning to Li Tie, his voice devoid of any warmth, as if squeezed out from between his teeth.
"Li Tie, this is the last time I'll say it: help them up."
"Help him up?" Li Tie crossed his arms, looked at Xu Kuo with an expression as if he were an idiot, and sneered.
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