Chapter 745 Wu Gousheng's Highlight
"The government is handling a case, everyone disperse!"
The soldiers dispersed the long lines of people, but tacitly acknowledged the presence of the civilians watching the show from outside the circle.
The staff at Xiangmingxuan were all very upset by the soldiers' behavior.
Who is the owner of Xiangmingxuan?
Liang Pengfei's tone was icy, and his eyes flashed with a cold light.
Anyone whose gaze swept across him was terrified and trembled with fear.
Only one person remained silent, staring back at him.
"Brother Liang, what brings you here?" Wu Gousheng stepped forward.
Even when the soldiers surrounded the beverage shop, he still smiled.
Although those eyes were slightly immature and lacked the intimidating gaze of Liang Pengfei, they were remarkably firm and composed.
"When government officials handle cases, they shouldn't try to curry favor with others!" Liang Pengfei coldly rebuked.
"Yes, Lord Liang, what brings you here? It's not right to disturb the people's normal business activities, is it?" Wu Gousheng maintained his smile and appeared respectful.
"Whether it's an intrusion or not, that's still uncertain!" Liang Pengfei took out a notice stamped by the government and said coldly, "We received a report that there is a problem with the drinks sold at Xiangmingxuan, so we've come to investigate!"
Wu Gousheng walked closer and stared at the notice.
"Can you read?" Liang Pengfei asked coldly, his words laced with sarcasm.
"You can read? How can I be a shopkeeper if I can't read?"
Wu Gousheng replied with a smile.
He then turned around and prepared to walk back.
Unexpectedly, the person behind him kicked him hard in the back.
The man was suddenly thrown forward and was about to crash into the counter when someone caught Wu Gousheng and made him land safely.
"A small beverage shop with such skilled martial arts? They must be some kind of thief!"
As Liang Pengfei spoke, he waved to the soldiers behind him, "Men, arrest him!"
"Let's see who dares!" Wu Gousheng's previous amiable demeanor vanished, his eyes narrowing as he swept over the soldiers who were about to rush in.
He coldly questioned, "Lord Liang, I respect your past help to me, so I will not argue with you. But I remember that the military garrison is now under the jurisdiction of the county magistrate. Does the county magistrate know that you have brought people here to cause trouble?"
"Of course I know!" Liang Pengfei answered loudly, and explained, "Since I am under the jurisdiction of the county magistrate, the county magistrate is naturally aware of my actions, and they are given instructions by the county magistrate!"
His words placed all the problems of the day on Chen Yongnian.
It's as if they're saying, "The fact that Bingfang dares to be so arrogant now, kicking people around on the street at will, is because Chen Yongnian allowed it!"
"If that's the case, why is the county magistrate's seal on your notice?" Wu Gousheng questioned.
Liang Pengfei's face was dark and sullen.
He never expected that Wu Gousheng could distinguish between the seals of the county magistrate and the county lieutenant.
Ordinary people would panic upon seeing an official seal, let alone try to interrogate them.
"If Lord Liang wishes to investigate, so be it. But if he finds that Xiangmingxuan is innocent, will you give me an explanation?"
Wu Gousheng stepped forward again and stopped in front of Liang Pengfei. "Although I am just an ordinary citizen, I also represent the people of Yunhe County. If you kick me without explanation today, you will kick other people in the future. How can we ordinary people trust the government?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the waiter at Xiangmingxuan echoed his sentiment.
"Yes, if there are no problems, the government should give us an explanation."
"Exactly! Does that mean the government can bully people at will?"
The men's words seemed to resonate with the surrounding residents.
Many people in the crowd echoed this sentiment.
Immediately afterwards, the people surrounding Xiangmingxuan started shouting, demanding an explanation from Liang Pengfei.
Liang Pengfei knew Wan Qiqi was all talk and no action, so he deliberately chose to come over when Wan Qiqi wasn't there.
Unexpectedly, Wu Gousheng was so bold that he not only refuted him but also encouraged the people to fight against him.
He raised his arm high and shouted, "Quiet! This is an official case; those who cause trouble will be severely punished!"
Tang Pengfei approached Wu Gousheng, his eyes fierce, and said, "Fine, since we received a report, we'll conduct a search today in front of everyone. If there are any problems, none of you will escape!"
“Okay!” Wu Gousheng replied, his momentum no less than Liang Pengfei’s.
During the standoff, all the staff at Xiangmingxuan were driven out, and the soldiers rushed in to search the place.
They said they were searching, but they were actually smashing things.
Nothing that had been handled by the officers and soldiers was ever found intact.
Seeing Wu Gousheng's face gradually darken, Liang Pengfei felt an inexplicable sense of comfort.
"Lord Liang, are your men bandits?" Wu Gousheng suddenly asked coldly.
Liang Pengfei was taken aback, not understanding Wu Gousheng's meaning.
Immediately afterwards, Wu Gousheng casually added, "As far as I know, that's how it was when the bandits of Lianshan were ransacking things!"
Liang Pengfei's face immediately darkened.
He grabbed Wu Gousheng by the collar and said through gritted teeth, "Are you looking for death, you brat?"
Wu Gousheng's neck veins bulged and his face was flushed red from being strangled, but he was still laughing. "Lord Liang, don't get agitated. You are an official and can't just hit people!"
Liang Pengfei wanted to beat up Wu Gousheng right then and there.
However, given the current situation, if he were to assault someone in the street, it would likely be detrimental to his side.
Moreover, many people know that Wu Gousheng is Chen Yongnian's sworn brother.
If I had obeyed Chen Yongnian, I wouldn't have taken action against Wu Gousheng; in fact, I should have protected him to tarnish Chen Yongnian's reputation.
He suppressed his displeasure, released the person in front of him, and smoothed out the wrinkles in their clothes.
Wu Gousheng was slapped twice and took two steps back.
He felt that Liang Pengfei had a very strong grip.
If I get slapped a few more times, I'll be dead!
He glanced back at the battered and wrecked Xiangmingxuan and said coldly, "Lord Liang, if the problem cannot be found, who will compensate Xiangmingxuan for its losses?"
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