The piercing sound of police sirens grew louder as they approached, piercing through layers of rain and breaking the deathly silence of the street corner.

Two cars with the word "Police" printed on them sped up.

The middle-aged police officer in the lead had a square face and sharp eyes. He glanced at the dented truck and then at the dark red bloodstains mixed with rainwater on the ground. His brows furrowed tightly instantly.

"Who called the police?"

Lin Xiulan immediately stepped forward to meet her.

"Comrade, I'm the one who called the police."

"What exactly happened?"

While asking questions, the police officer took out a notebook and pen to prepare to record the case details.

"We are from Xiushan Industry. This batch of goods has proper permits and complete delivery documents. The whole process is legal and compliant."

"The truck was driving normally to this intersection when two unfamiliar vans maliciously cut it off, blocking its way."

"More than a dozen people got off the vehicle, all armed with steel pipes, chains and other weapons. Without any argument, they smashed the car and injured people, deliberately damaging our transport vehicle and violently assaulting our passengers."

The square-faced policeman glanced at her again.

He has served as a police officer for many years and has handled countless cases of gang disputes and violent assaults.

The vast majority of victims either cry and wail or are in a state of panic after the incident, unable to even fully recount the details of the case.

Victims like Lin Xiulan, who experienced vicious conflicts firsthand yet remained calm and composed while recounting the entire ordeal, are truly rare.

"Do they have a grudge against you? Or is it a business dispute, and they're deliberately retaliating?"

"I don't know anyone on that side."

Lin Xiulan shook her head gently, her tone resolute.

"The first thing they said when they got off the truck was that no one would be able to deliver Xiushan Industry's goods today, and they even threatened to steal our entire truckload of goods."

"Comrade, this is blatant robbery in broad daylight."

She emphasized the word "robbery".

The police officer looked up and surveyed the noisy crowd around him.

Lin Xiulan then pointed to the crowd of onlookers gathered under the eaves of a building on the street.

"Those guys witnessed the whole incident and even helped us write down the other car's license plate number."

"Meili, go over there and make contact with these men. Ask them to leave their names and contact information so the police can collect evidence and file records."

"Oh? Okay, okay!"

Chen Meili quickly ran towards the onlookers on the roadside.

The astonishment in the eyes of the square-faced police officer grew even stronger.

This woman is too calm and insightful. She is not flustered or afraid in the face of things, and she knows how to protect herself.

They also proactively assisted the police in securing evidence and completing the case chain, demonstrating a level of on-the-spot response far exceeding that of ordinary people.

"What's your name?"

"My name is Lin Xiulan."

……

Half an hour later, at the community health clinic on the street corner.

Scarface Liu lay face down on the treatment bed, a clean white towel tightly clenched in his mouth.

An elderly doctor, head bowed, carefully stitched up the open wound on his back.

"Tsk, that's too ruthless."

The old doctor skillfully performed the procedure while shaking his head and sighing with admiration.

"The wound was extremely deep; you could see the fascia and bone clearly. If it had been just a little deeper, it would have directly damaged the lungs, and the consequences would have been unimaginable."

"Fortunately, the patient was taken to the hospital in time, preventing a large-scale infection; otherwise, the subsequent trouble would have been enormous."

His hands moved constantly, and he spoke at a steady pace.

"There are fourteen stitches in total, and not a single one can be skipped. Young man, just grit your teeth and bear with it a little longer, it'll be over soon."

Lin Xiulan tightly clutched the scarf she had just used to stop the bleeding.

A moment later, the old doctor cut the last suture and let out a long sigh of relief.

"Okay, the stitches are complete. Follow up with regular dressing changes and rest, and avoid strenuous activity."

Lin Xiulan pushed open the door and entered the consultation room.

With Chen Meili's help, Scarface Liu struggled to turn over and barely managed to sit up.

He forced a simple, honest smile, but his face was deathly pale and lifeless.

"Sister-in-law, I'm fine. It's just a minor scratch, nothing serious."

"Starting today, you don't need to do any work. Just lie down and recover."

Lin Xiulan looked at him, her voice soft, yet carrying an unyielding and firm attitude.

"Your wages and bonuses will be paid in full this month, and the company will settle all medical and nutritional expenses at three times the standard rate."

"Your only task now is to recover fully and heal completely. If you suffer even the slightest aftereffect, I will hold you responsible."

Scarface Liu was stunned on the spot, overwhelmed with mixed feelings.

His voice was hoarse and weak, carrying the exhaustion of someone who had lost all strength.

"Sister-in-law, you're too kind. This is all I should do. Protecting the company and the goods is my duty."

"I'm not being polite with you."

Lin Xiulan interrupted his refusal directly, her tone firm.

"I'm giving you a work order. You're a member of Xiushan Industrial, and every drop of blood you shed for the company will not be in vain."

She didn't say anything more, nodded slightly, turned around and walked out of the consultation room.

……

By the time I rushed back to Xiushan Industrial's store, it was already the next day.

Lin Xiulan sat alone on the chair behind the counter, closing her eyes and sitting quietly.

Her mind raced, rapidly reviewing every detail of what had happened that day.

Wei Biao, Bald Qiang, at the Chang'an Road intersection, in broad daylight, a dozen armed thugs smashed cars and injured people in public, and deliberately robbed goods.


This is a critical period for cracking down on crime, yet some people openly disregard the rules and recklessly provoke the bottom line of public security in the provincial capital.

If this incident is ultimately classified as a simple fight, the outcome is predictable.

At most, the other party will be detained for a few days and fined a small amount, easily escaping without any deterrent effect.

This matter absolutely cannot be resolved easily.

She reached out and picked up the old-fashioned black landline phone on the counter, skillfully dialing a number she knew by heart.

The phone rang three times before being quickly answered.

"Hello, who is this?"

"Uncle Guo, it's me, Xiulan."

Lin Xiulan's voice was calm and composed, showing no trace of fatigue or panic from the fierce battle she had just experienced.

"Xiulan?" Guo Haipeng on the other end of the phone was clearly surprised, his tone filled with concern.

"What's wrong? You sound off. What happened?"

"Uncle Guo, something's happened."

Lin Xiulan's words were concise and to the point.

"Today, our company's delivery vehicle was maliciously intercepted on Chang'an Road."

"More than a dozen people wielding steel pipes and chains committed a violent attack. Vehicles were smashed and damaged, and an employee was seriously injured and is currently receiving treatment at the clinic. I have already reported the incident to the city police and filed a case."

"What?!" Guo Haipeng's voice suddenly rose, filled with shock and anger.

"Who has the audacity to openly injure someone and smash cars with a weapon in broad daylight, in a busy street! How is the person now? Are their injuries serious?"

"The person is not in immediate danger, but the injuries are very serious."

Lin Xiulan changed the subject, her logic becoming clear.

"Uncle Guo, it won't be long before all the merchants in the entire business district of the provincial capital know about what happened on Chang'an Road today. I need your help."

"Just tell me! As long as Uncle Guo can do it, I won't refuse!"

"Could you please help me clarify the true nature of this matter within the industry?"

Lin Xiulan spoke slowly and deliberately, her tone gradually turning cold.

"This is not a dispute or fight between colleagues, nor is it a personal grudge."

"Someone on the main road of the provincial capital publicly used extreme violence against our supplier, who has all the necessary permits and operates legally and compliantly, by smashing our car, injuring people, and coveting our goods, intending to rob us."

"Uncle Guo, you are aware of the current situation; this is the most critical period for the crackdown."

"Today, they dared to smash my Xiushan Industrial's transport trucks."

"Tomorrow, we'll smash your health product factory's delivery vehicles, and smash the transport vehicles of every legal business in the provincial capital! No one will escape unscathed."

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