Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 1164 I Need to See You Through New Eyes

Sun Tao and the other four were taken back to the county police station. Director Zhang ordered the handcuffs removed and told Sun Tao to go wash his face. The matter had to be resolved, but he didn't want to offend anyone else.

After the group returned from washing their faces, Director Zhang said, "Sun Tao, could your brother-in-law ask his father to put in a good word for you?"

Sun Tao glanced at Director Zhang: "My brother-in-law isn't enough, is he?"

Director Zhang shook his head: "Even if it's not your brother-in-law, his father can't help you. If his father could come out and put in a good word for you, and ask Secretary Dong to come and talk to Director Zhang, then this matter would probably be resolved. Otherwise, I'm afraid you really will have to stay in jail for two years. Don't even think about getting a parole, it's hopeless."

Sun Tao's face twitched a few times: "Who is he? Whose son is he?"

Director Zhang thought for a moment and said, "Let me put it this way, he got married a couple of days ago. All the top officials from every city and prefecture in our province came, as well as several bosses from the province, and people from Jilin, Heilongjiang, and other places. They were all top officials. Do you understand? Someone like me doesn't even have the qualifications to go."

Sun Tao was stunned for a moment: "Holy crap, that's intense?"

Director Zhang said, "You've got those two people with you. One is his sister, and the other is the eldest daughter of Old Master Xia in our county—his only child. They probably don't know yet, but they'll definitely come once they do. Do you think you can beat Old Master Xia? And then there's Director Zhang's wife, from the Provincial Government Office. Her father is the Deputy Director of our Provincial Construction Department. Which one can you possibly influence?"

Sun Tao said, "Can't I ask someone to talk to the provincial department? They have to give us face, right?"

Director Zhang shook his head: "If you want to go looking for help, going directly to the provincial level might be useful, but going to the department level won't. Let me put it this way, if the department finds out you harassed his sister, they'll deal with it much harsher than this. After all, he's received a medal from the Ministry of Public Security."

Sun Tao blinked and said, "So, I'm out of ideas? Is it really that big of a deal?"

Director Zhang said, "I told you, go see Secretary Dong. He should be able to give you face. Also, he has good connections in the military; several generals have attended his weddings. If you can ask him for help, that might work."

Sun Tao's face twitched, and he took a cigarette from Director Zhang's desk and lit it: "What the hell did I do wrong? I've offended such a big shot."

Director Zhang tapped his fingers lightly on the table, thought for a moment, and said, "There's another way. Are you familiar with Beixi Power Company? Director Liu can talk to them for you; it might be helpful. His family has a particularly good relationship with the power company."

Sun Tao asked, "Really? Even the city level might not be able to get things done, how can a mere power company director manage?"

Director Zhang nodded: "As long as you really come to me and speak up for me, it'll definitely work. You don't need to ask anything else. That's all I can do for you; I can't say much more. Also, keep this quiet and don't involve me, or I'll be caught in the middle."

Sun Tao nodded.

Director Zhang was thinking that it wasn't a big deal; everyone was just angry. If Sun Tao could find the right person to resolve the issue, it would be a timely help and a favor for him, without any loss to Xiao Wei. Xiao Wei was standing too high; he couldn't reach him.

Director Zhang said, "That's fine then. I won't handcuff you. Go stay in the side room. Don't even think about running away, that won't do. If you get hungry, call for help, and I'll arrange for someone to get you food. There's some in the water room. I'll put this on hold for now, so hurry up and get it done. I need to report it to my superiors tomorrow."

Director Zhang stood up, paused for a moment, and then said, "Let me tell you, Director Li of the Municipal Bureau is also on his side, so don't mess around with him."

Sun Tao said, "He's too awesome! Is there any way out for him?"

Director Zhang smiled and said, "In our province, if something happens to him, we and the military will definitely be the first to step in without hesitation. You know that. I'm already being a bit underhanded. I just feel that it's not a big deal. Even if it were slightly more serious than what you're doing, I wouldn't dare to do it. I would definitely arrest him and send him over immediately."

Sun Tao said, "So, the Public Security Bureau and the military have become his personal domain?"

Director Zhang said, "If that's how you put it, then there's the power industry. Which of your factories isn't a major electricity consumer? With just a word from him, you won't need a single unit of electricity; it'll be cut off, and no one can help you."

Sun Tao stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray and said, "Brother Zhang, can I pay you back? Let him name a price."

Director Zhang laughed and said, "They'd rather have your money than give it to you. How much do you have? He casually gives his wife 30 to 40 million in pocket money. The higher-ups treat this as a joke. How much can you give?"

He's a loyal and sentimental person. You'd better try to find him quickly; if you really can't, there's nothing you can do. Anyway, you won't suffer too much; you'll be stuck there for at least two years. Go to that room; I'll look at some documents for a bit.

Sun Tao got up and walked out with the other four to the next room. It was a rest room with a bed and a few chairs.

Sun Tao sat on the bed and thought for a while before taking out his phone from his pocket and dialing.

"Sis, I've offended someone. Is it convenient for your husband to contact you?"

His sister asked, "What's wrong? Who did you offend? Did you get hurt?"

Sun Tao said, "It's no use talking to you. You should talk to my brother-in-law instead. I'll talk to him."

Actually, his sister wasn't Li Tiegang's wife at all; she was his mistress, a concubine. However, she bought a house and property, and their lives weren't that different.

Fortunately, his sister is a legitimate person; she's a deputy section chief in the Cultural Bureau, a proper high school graduate assigned there. If she hadn't come from an unofficial background, she probably wouldn't have received this treatment and would have been nothing more than a plaything.

After a while, a male voice came from the phone: "Xiao Tao? Who did you offend?"

Sun Tao repeated what Director Zhang had said: "Brother-in-law, I'm just unlucky. I didn't actually do anything. Do you think you could ask Secretary Dong or Director Liu of the power company for help? Director Zhang said that they're the only two people we can rely on here. Otherwise, we'll have to go to the provincial level."

Li Tiegang laughed and said, "Xiao Tao, you're really something now. I have to look at you differently. Everyone in the city knows that a big shot has emerged from the county. You still dare to go in? Don't you feel that people are going there much less now?"

"Well, if I don't help you with this, your sister will blame me. It's not a big deal, but damn it, I can't connect with them. Even my dad has to see if they're available to meet with them, you know? I'll try to find Liu Fei. Don't even think about Secretary Dong. If it doesn't work out with Liu Fei, you can just relax and stay in jail for two years."

The call was disconnected, and Sun Tao was on the verge of tears. He sat on the bed, holding the phone, lost in thought, wondering if he should go to a temple to burn incense.

Xiao Wei and the others continued playing there, and Qin Xuemei was also forced to sing two songs, songs by Yang Yuying, which she sang quite well.

The girls were singing and playing around with Chen Degang and Liu Bin, laughing and joking, while Xiao Wei and Liu Xiaodong sat to the side talking. It was Liu Xiaodong who started talking to Xiao Wei.

"Real estate is definitely a good option, and I'm involved in it too. Now that welfare housing is gone, and factories and mines no longer build them, only government units are still building housing through fundraising. But these houses aren't open to the public, so it doesn't really matter whether they're built or not. Housing will definitely be a necessity in the future."

Actually, I'm not very interested in ordinary residential housing. If you want to get involved, I can help you make connections. Right now, there's nothing we can do. Let's wait until your wedding, then I'll arrange for Secretary Dong or Mayor Li to meet up for a chat.

"Hey, I have a few requirements for you. First, the quality of the project must be guaranteed. Second, regarding the demolition, demolish it properly, don't try anything funny. If you feel you can do that, I'll help you. If you don't have enough money, I can lend you some."

(End of this chapter)