Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 328 Uncle, I'm in Trouble

The policeman who entered nodded, and the burly man glanced around the room and asked, "Who is Chen Hui?"

Chen Hui, who was supporting and comforting Chen Xiao, turned his head and said, "That's me."

The burly man walked over, nodded, and said, "I'm from the power company. Just call me Brother Liu."

Chen Hui called out, "Brother Liu, thank you for your help this time."

Brother Liu nodded, looked at Xiao Wei, and said with a smile, "You must be Xiao Wei, right? Let's grab a drink sometime." Xiao Wei smiled and nodded.

Brother Liu turned to look at the locals and asked, "Who's the leader?"

Chen Hui pointed at the man, and Brother Liu looked at him, shook his head, and said, "What are your family connections? Tell me, let's see if you're tough enough. If you're not tough enough, you're definitely going to jail this time. Go ahead and tell me."

The man glanced at the policeman and said to Brother Liu, "My dad works for the Finance Bureau."

Brother Liu asked, "Who's in the Finance Bureau? Which director?"

The man's face twitched, and he said, "No, not the bureau chief, my dad works in the budget department."

Brother Liu chuckled, shook his head, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "It's over, buddy. Your thing isn't hard enough. Looks like there's no other way. Get ready to go in."

The man said, "Why should I? I didn't do anything to them, look how badly they beat me!"

Brother Liu pointed at Xiao Wei and said, "Let me tell you, the person you're extorting is the actual head of the Longcheng Labor Bureau's Vocational Training Center. He's not as powerful as your dad, is he? He's invested over 700,000 yuan in Longcheng and Fengtian. How about we charge you with robbery? Do you even know how much 700,000 yuan is?"

Brother Liu pointed at Chen Hui again and said, "This guy is from the Provincial Power Bureau. His dad is the director of our Northeast Bureau and lives in the Provincial Party Committee compound. Does he have more power than your dad? I can easily accuse you of extortion, right? I'm the director of Andong Power, my name is Liu Sui. Let's see if I can handle your dad."

Director Qin said, "Alright, Lao Liu, what's the point of all this? Have you finished taking the statement?" His voice was a little hoarse and very deep.

The police officer said, "We're asking them now; there are three more people."

Director Qin said, "Hurry up and ask them, then bring them to me. Get these guys checked out by a doctor, and then throw them in the detention center." He then turned to Brother Liu and said, "Let's go, don't cause me any trouble. It's good that everything's alright."

Brother Liu shook his head and said, "Old Qin, you should call a doctor over to examine her. I'm telling you, if something really happens, I can't handle it; it'll be a huge disaster." He pointed at Chen Xiao.

Director Qin thought for a moment and said, "Let's go to the hospital. The bureau will pay for the check-up. Go to 230."

Just as Chen Hui was about to speak, Xiao Wei tugged at him.

Director Qin led the way, followed by Brother Liu and Xiao Wei. Xiao Hong and Chen Hui helped Chen Xiao out of the park police station. The policeman stood there watching them leave, then took off his hat, threw it on the table, sat down, and said, "Those of you with family members at home, hurry up and call them. You guys are really something now, you're going to be famous."

These guys hang out in the park every day, extorting money from out-of-towners a few times a day. They're well-connected with everyone at the park police station, and they all have some family connections, otherwise they wouldn't be able to make a living this way. They also often go out for barbecue with the police, but obviously those connections aren't working right now.

The man who was in charge picked up the phone and dialed: "Dad, I've gotten into trouble."

"What's wrong now?"

"Today I ran into some people from out of town in the park, and we ended up fighting. Then they called for backup. They called Director Qin from the branch office, and Director Liu from the power company also came. One of them was from the provincial power company. He said his family was the director of the Northeast Power Bureau and that they were going to put us in jail."

"Damn it, you're really good at stirring up trouble. I told you to stop doing this a long time ago. How much money can you make from this? When you get back, I'll break your legs. How? Director Liu is a deputy director-general, and I don't know if he's a full director or deputy director of the Northeast Bureau, but he's a ministerial-level official! Damn it, do you think your old man is too quiet? Hang up, I'll make a few calls and ask."

The leader hung up the phone and asked the policeman, "The director of the power bureau is a deputy director-general level? The Northeast Bureau is a ministerial level? The power industry has such high ranks?"

The policeman picked up a pen from the table and said, "Be honest and give your statements. I'm telling you, keep your mouths shut and don't babble nonsense." He was afraid that these people would say anything out of fear, which would be a bad thing.

The men, their faces pale, exchanged glances. One of the others who had been called over stood up to get the phone and said to the leader, "Fuck you, Lao Genzi, if you can't handle this, see what I'll do to you. Hey? Uncle, I'm in trouble..."

Over here, Xiao Wei, Chen Hui, and the other three followed Director Qin and Brother Liu out of the park, got into the car, and headed straight for the 230 Hospital.

Chen Hui and Chen Xiao naturally rode in Brother Liu's car, and Xiao Wei and Xiao Hong also rode in it. It was a Volkswagen Santana, so it wasn't crowded. Director Qin followed behind in a Volkswagen 212.

As soon as Chen Hui got into the car, he said, "I'm really sorry to trouble you this time, Brother Liu. This is the first time we've met, and I've already caused you so much trouble."

As Liu Sui drove, he said, "It's no big deal. We in the power industry can't afford to be bullied anywhere. We should just deal with him. Just wait, this isn't over. I'll get revenge for you. Budget department, even if he's the head of the department, what does he matter? We don't use his budget."

The Budget Section of the Finance Bureau is a very important department. Don't be fooled by the section chief's low rank; he carries considerable weight and influence. You'll have to give him face wherever you go, as your money is directly in his hands. During the budget process, he can inexplicably erase hundreds of thousands of yuan from your account, leaving you with no recourse but to complain. However, the Post and Telecommunications Bureau and the Electricity Bureau are exceptions; these two units have their own budget departments and don't go through the municipal finance department.

230 is an army hospital, a wartime hospital established during the Liberation War, with a distinguished history.

After a thorough examination, including auscultation, fetal heart rate monitoring, blood pressure and pulse checks, electrocardiogram, and ultrasound, the doctor confirmed that the fetus was fine. However, given the initial shock, the doctor advised Chen Xiaojing to rest for a few days to adjust her emotions.

Chen Hui breathed a sigh of relief. He hadn't felt anything before, but he started to get scared when he got to the hospital. As soon as he stepped out of the hospital, he said, "Let's go home. We're not going anywhere until the baby is born. We'll stay home and not play around." Chen Xiao was also scared. She was the one who caused today's trouble. Now she was very obedient and didn't say a word.

Xiao Wei smiled and said, "It's good that you're alright. Let's go back tomorrow. I'll treat Director Qin and Brother Liu to dinner tonight. I'll trouble you to come along."

Liu Sui said, "No need, we're all family here. You all go back to the guesthouse and rest, let Chen Xiao get some sleep. Qin and I don't need you to make arrangements for us. We're all family, no need for formalities. We're comrades-in-arms, no need for so much trouble."

Director Qin nodded and said, "Yes, don't be so polite. You can treat us next time you come to Andong. Go back and rest today. Everything's fine here, just go back to Fengtian. Don't worry about it."

Xiao Wei said, "Xiao Hui and I opened a restaurant on Sanhao Street. It will open on May Day. Brother Liu, Director Qin, you guys should come over then, let's all have a good time. Uncle Chen and some of his friends will also be there."

Director Qin's eyes lit up as he glanced at Liu Sui. Liu Sui nodded and said, "Okay, it's May Day, right? Old Qin and I are coming. Get in the car, I'll take you back. How did you get here? Do you need me to book your tickets?"

Xiao Wei and the others got into the car, and Chen Hui said, "No need, we drove Xiao Wei's car here, we parked it in the backyard of the guesthouse."

Liu Sui escorted Xiao Wei and the others back to the guesthouse, while Director Qin went back to handle some matters.

(End of this chapter)