thefictionvixens Chapter 14 The Township Chief's Son
Chapter 14 The Township Chief's Son
Sun Changlin was taken to the township health center for examination and treatment by Xiao Li in a jeep, while the rest of the people were taken to the police station by Wang Dabazhang.
Wang Dabazhang took everyone to the police station, where they all lowered their heads and gave their statements with heavy hearts. Wang Dabazhang, with a stern face, threatened Hong Liguo and his friends, saying that this fight was very serious and they had to be arrested and sent to jail. He also scolded them, saying they had come all this way but didn't study properly, spending their days fighting and brawling. He said they had no future and would end up in jail sooner or later. He added, "What are you talking about, the Six Swordsmen of Jin Yong (a nickname for Hong Liguo and his six friends in the martial arts world), the Four Great Heroes of the Village (a nickname for Sun Changlin and his group; the Four Evils were a nickname Hong Liguo and his friends gave Sun Changlin and his group, whom they called the Six Rascals of Jin Yong)? I'm the Thief King Ye Liuxiang!"
Hearing him say that, several of Hong Liguo and the others couldn't help but burst out laughing. They hadn't expected Wang Dabazhang to be a martial arts fan.
What's even more infuriating is that Hong Bo actually added, "Where is the ecstasy?"
"Where is the legendary thief Chu Liuxiang, whose enchanting charm lingers in the night?" This is a classic line from Gu Long's martial arts novel, "The Legend of the Thief Chu Liuxiang."
Hong Bo's loose tongue earned him another round of slaps from Wang Da. Terrified, Hong Liguo and the others quickly shut up, no one daring to laugh or speak again.
Wang Dabazhang was originally a street thug, quite a skilled fighter, and well-known in the township government area. He earned the nickname "Wang Dabazhang" because of his long arms and large hands, and his particularly ruthless beatings. Later, when the police station was short-staffed and needed temporary help, his family, with connections in the city, got him a job as a policeman. While his relatives' help was one factor, another was that fights between students and civilians were common at that time, and the police station genuinely needed someone with his intimidating presence to handle the job; otherwise, they wouldn't be able to deter ordinary people.
Although Wang Dazhang went to the police station and underwent multiple training sessions, his habit of resorting to violence remained unchanged. Whenever he caught someone making a mistake, he would immediately slap them across the face to intimidate them. At that time, discipline wasn't strict enough, and victims were often afraid to appeal; most cases were simply ignored, unlike today's emphasis on civilized law enforcement and convincing people with evidence. Later, because of his violent nature, he accidentally severely injured a petty thief, causing serious consequences. He faced legal trouble and was dismissed from the police station.
After taking his statement, Xiao Li drove Sun Changlin back. By this time, Sun Changlin's wounds had been bandaged, and a white bandage was wrapped around his head. He walked into the house, saw Yi Jianping and the others, and actually laughed, as if what he had just experienced was not a life-or-death struggle, but a farce.
Seeing this, Wang Dabazhang roared, "You still have the nerve to laugh? What's so glorious about going to the police station? Are you feeling proud of yourself?"
Wang Daba asked Xiao Li how Sun Changlin was injured. Xiao Li replied, "The doctor said the external injuries are nothing serious. He put some medicine on him and bandaged him up. But we don't know if there are any internal injuries. The health center has limited resources. We don't have any testing equipment, and we can't take X-rays. We'll have to go to a hospital in the city to get checked out."
Sun Changlin interjected, "It's nothing, just some superficial injuries. My brain is working perfectly fine now. My steel-shell head is sturdy; it won't break that easily." As he spoke, he turned back to look at Jie again, his eyes filled with complex emotions, and said, "Wu Jie, you're really something, really something! Ruthless enough."
From the moment Sun Changlin entered the room, Jie was trembling with fear, like a leaf. He knew that Sun Changlin would never let him go.
Wang Da slapped his hand at Jie and said sternly, "You're the one who hit him on the head? You look unremarkable, but you're pretty ruthless! What grudge do you have against him? You're trying to kill him! You deserve a sentence for this."
Upon hearing Wang Dashang's words, tears welled up in Jie's eyes. He knew in his heart that his family's situation did not allow him to make mistakes. His sister had already worked very hard to support his schooling, yet he had caused such a big trouble. If he were to go to jail for this, it would surely anger his sister to death.
At this moment, Hong Liguo stepped forward and said, "I made the decision to fight. They are accomplices. If they have to go to jail, I'll go."
Wang Da slapped Hong Liguo angrily and said, "Stop pretending to be loyal. Do you think your problems are any less serious than his? None of you can escape this fate."
Sun Changlin then said, "It's alright, I don't blame them. We didn't fight, we were just joking around, it just got a little out of hand."
Wang pointed at Sun Changlin and said, "Don't talk nonsense. Do you know the consequences of what you're saying?"
Sun Changlin said nonchalantly, "I'll take responsibility for any consequences. It's no big deal."
Hong Liguo never expected that Sun Changlin would defend them, portraying the fight as a joke. People's thinking was different back then. Nowadays, let alone a fight like this, even accidentally bumping into someone could lead to being extorted for a large sum of money. But back then, kids who got into fights outside, regardless of winning or losing, dared not tell their parents when they got home. Because if they did, their parents wouldn't stand up for them; instead, they'd call them cowards and tell them to fight back if they dared, or stay far away if they didn't.
After taking Sun Changlin's statement, Wang Daba sighed and said, "Serves you right for not studying properly. Just wait and see how your father deals with you when he gets here."
Just then, Xiao Li led in a well-dressed man. Hong Liguo glanced at him and immediately sensed that this man was no ordinary person. From his attire, he could tell that he was definitely an official, since ordinary people couldn't afford such fine clothes back then.
At this moment, Wang Dabazhang stood up and said respectfully, "Mayor Sun, you've come at the right time. Look at how they beat your son, and see how you're going to handle it!"
The man called Township Chief Sun nodded at Wang Dabazhang without saying a word. Instead, he turned around and kicked Sun Changlin's buttocks twice, angrily saying, "Instead of studying properly at school, you're always causing trouble. Wait until we get home, and I'll see how I deal with you."
It was only then that Hong Liguo and the others realized that Sun Changlin was the son of Township Chief Sun. Their hearts sank, and they thought: We're doomed. We've stirred up a hornet's nest. If we beat the township chief's son like this, we'll definitely be severely punished!