"Where?" Seeing that Xu Kuo was about to die but still dared to talk back, Li Tie became even more smug. He suddenly pointed outside the greenhouse, spitting as he spoke.
"Right outside! Surround this place completely! I only need to shout, and they'll rush in and tie you up, you son of a bitch!"
He raised his chin, pointed his nostrils at Xu Kuo, and revealed an extremely twisted sense of pleasure on his face.
"Hey Xu, I'll give you a chance! Now! Right now! Kneel down for me! Kneel three times! Bark like a dog three times! Maybe if I'm in a good mood, I can get the security guards to go easy on you and save you a few years in jail!"
Li Tie was immersed in the fantasy of his impending revenge when a figure flashed before his eyes!
*Smack!!!*
A crisp, loud, and powerful slap suddenly rang out inside the greenhouse!
Xu Kuo didn't hesitate for a second; his movements were incredibly fast!
This slap was harder and heavier than the last one!
Li Tie was stunned and disoriented by the sudden, powerful slap.
With a "thud," he once again fell heavily to the ground in a perfectly standard "dog-face-shit" position!
It seemed like he had knocked out another front tooth, and his mouth was full of dirt mixed with blood, making him look extremely disheveled!
The entire greenhouse fell into a deathly silence instantly!
Everyone was stunned!
Niu Erbao, Tan Wang, and the injured villagers were all dumbfounded, their minds blank!
Xu Kuo has made his move again?!
Didn't they say... the security guards were outside? And they were armed! How dare he shoot?!
Xu Kuo was incredibly audacious, or was he simply unafraid of the security department?
Even Li Tie, who was lying on the ground, was stunned for several seconds before he reacted!
He felt a sharp pain in his left cheek, and the strong taste of blood and dirt in his mouth. An unbelievable sense of humiliation and rage instantly overwhelmed his reason!
Xu Kuo actually dared to hit him! The security guards were right outside. Did Xu Kuo have a death wish?
"Master, you mustn't! You mustn't!"
Niu Erbao was the first to come to his senses. He rushed forward to try and stop Xu Kuo, his face filled with anxiety and fear. "He's really outside! Don't..."
"You fucking dare to hit me?!"
Li Tie suddenly struggled to his feet, clutching his left cheek, which was swollen up again. His eyes were bloodshot, and his voice was shrill.
"You wait! You fucking wait! I'll have them come in and arrest you! Hang you up and beat you! I want to see you locked up in jail with my own eyes!!"
After uttering those harsh words, he dared not linger for even a moment, and without even bothering to see Xu Kuo's reaction, he turned around and scrambled out of the greenhouse. His speed was more than twice as fast as when he came, as if he was afraid that if he ran too slow, Xu Kuo would catch up and kick him again!
"Master! Oh no! He really went to call for help!" Niu Erbao stamped his feet anxiously. "Hurry! Before they come in, go from that side... go from that side first!" He pointed to the other end of the greenhouse.
“Yes, Brother Xu! A wise man doesn’t fight a losing battle! As long as we’re alive, we can always make a comeback!” Tan Wang also chimed in with his advice.
Xu Kuo, however, remained unconcerned, his expression calm as he brushed off non-existent dust: "Why are you running? I'm going to go out and see which security department is making such a big fuss."
As he spoke, he strode off, walking calmly toward the direction Li Tie had run out, which was the main entrance of the greenhouse.
Niu Erbao and the others looked at each other, but in the end they gritted their teeth, supported each other, and followed along.
As soon as they stepped out of the greenhouse, the scene before them made Niu Erbao and the others feel a sudden sinking feeling in their hearts!
Sure enough, a large crowd had gathered outside the greenhouse!
A dozen or so security guards, dressed in uniforms and carrying batons or even old-fashioned rifles, surrounded the entire exit of the greenhouse as if facing a formidable enemy. The dark muzzles of their guns exuded an unsettling chill.
Outside these security guards, a large number of villagers, men and women, young and old, had gathered after hearing the news; there were at least several dozen people!
They craned their necks, pointing and whispering about the greenhouse, their faces mostly showing curiosity, nervousness, and even a hint of schadenfreude.
This is quite a grand display!
Xu Kuo sneered inwardly, but he wasn't worried at all. He was now the acting captain, and besides, Li Tie had started the trouble first and even hit his men.
Xu Kuo immediately spotted the middle-aged man standing at the front of the security team, with a protruding belly and an excited expression—it was the security chief who was eager to make a name for himself!
Xu Kuo guessed that the section chief was afraid that the commotion was not big enough and that no one would know about his achievements, so he specially invited the nearby villagers to come and watch the excitement, hoping to make a live arrest and show off his face.
The head of security was craning his neck, staring expectantly at the exit of the greenhouse, ready to witness the glorious moment he imagined the "vicious murderer who had escaped from prison" being escorted out.
He had even already planned how he would give a stern and righteous lecture later, and how he would demonstrate the power of the security department in front of the villagers!
Finally, the greenhouse curtain was lifted, and someone came out!
The section chief's eyes lit up suddenly, and he was so excited he almost shouted it out!
It's here! It's here! The great achievement is here!
However, the excitement on his face froze instantly the next second, and his eyes widened.
Because the one who stumbled and practically crawled out first wasn't some vicious thug, but rather the one who had just come to report the crime, beaten black and blue, with his left cheek now swollen like a steamed bun... Li Tie!
Li Tie covered his face, still cursing under his breath.
When he looked up and saw the dark mass of people outside, especially the section chief's bewildered and confused look, he felt an overwhelming sense of humiliation and shame welling up inside him, wishing he could find a crack in the ground to crawl into!
Damn it! What's going on?!
"Li Tie!" The head of the security department, who had been full of anticipation, now had his excitement replaced by astonishment and a hint of impatience. He frowned and asked in a deep voice.
"What's going on?! Where is he? Where's that thug you were yelling about catching?!"
Damn it, this kid isn't playing a trick on him, is he? He got all excited for nothing!
The section chief cursed inwardly.
Li Tie, clutching his left cheek which was swollen even more, felt as if he had grasped a lifeline when he heard the section chief's question. He disregarded the excruciating pain and shame on his face and suddenly pointed to the greenhouse behind him. His voice was sharp, filled with sobs and utter resentment.
"Section Chief! It's that guy inside, the one surnamed Xu! He... he's completely lawless! He knew you came with men and guns, but not only was he not afraid, he... he even dared to attack! He slapped me again! Look! Look at my face! Is there no law anymore?! You have to stand up for me!"
He deliberately emphasized the words "carrying a gun" to provoke the section chief's anger.
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