169: Chapter 169 A 180-Degree Shift in Attitude

Hearing the commotion, some neighbors and villagers came over to watch, pointing fingers and whispering among themselves.

"Qin Chuan is back!"

"What just happened? Why are all four members of Qin Jianshe's family lying on the ground?"

"Did they fight? Who hit whom?"

"……"

Seeing the crowd growing, Zhao Ping became even more energized, rolling around on the ground and making a scene. "Oh, heavens, look at this! A younger generation member is hitting their elders!"

"I don't want to live anymore! I'm fifty or sixty years old, and I've been beaten by that god-forsaken Qin Chuan!"

Zhu Qingxi was the most furious. She never imagined there could be such shameless people in the world, especially when they were the ones who had started it.

Qin Chuan seemed unfazed. He said indifferently, "They are just this shameless. Don't argue with them; I'll call the police."

In ten minutes at most, a police car arrived.

By this time, there were already many onlookers. Many villagers had heard the commotion and rushed over to watch the excitement.

Seeing that even the police had been alerted, everyone became even more interested, feeling that there was a good show to watch.

The lead police officer got out of the car, walked over with large strides, and asked loudly, "Who called the police?"

Qin Chuan said sonorously, "I called the police!"

Just as the lead officer was about to ask something else, Qin Hai, who had been lying on the ground, suddenly perked up and scrambled to his feet.

"Deputy Police Station Chief, you came personally!"

"Deputy Police Station Chief, you have to uphold justice for our family! Qin Chuan beat all four of us. Look, here, and here, it's all from him beating us."

Deputy Police Station Chief was taken aback, then said with some surprise, "Qin Hai, why is it you?"

Clearly, they knew each other.

Seeing this, many villagers whispered to each other, even breaking into a cold sweat for Qin Chuan.

"It's over, it's over. Qin Hai actually knows the police."

"That's the Deputy Police Station Chief from the Police Station! I didn't expect him to come personally!"

At this moment, Qin Hai straightened his back, feeling emboldened. He had shared drinks with Deputy Police Station Chief twice and was relatively familiar with him.

"Deputy Police Station Chief, let's step aside and talk."

He pulled Deputy Police Station Chief to the side and whispered something, while Deputy Police Station Chief nodded from time to time.

Others couldn't hear clearly, but Qin Chuan heard every single word distinctly.

A shady deal was reached just like that in full public view.

Deputy Police Station Chief's attitude changed significantly. He said with a stern face, "What is your name? Come with me to the Police Station."

Heh.

Qin Chuan chuckled, though it was mostly a cold laugh.

Zhu Qingxi was furious and originally wanted to say a few words, but was stopped by Qin Chuan's gaze. At this time, talking more was useless; reasoning with them was definitely not going to work.

He wanted to see how they would play this out.

Anyway, no matter how they played, he wasn't afraid at all.

"Follow with your car."

Deputy Police Station Chief said this sternly and was the first to get into the police car. Surprisingly, Qin Hai also got into the same police car.

Qin Chuan followed behind in his car.

Watching the two cars gradually drive away, the villagers immediately started discussing, not caring at all about Qin Jianshe's family. It was clear that this family wasn't very popular in the village.

"It's over, it's over. Someone call the village chief and ask him to say a few words."

"Qin Hai usually acts all high and mighty; it turns out he really does have some connections!"

"This is clearly Qin Jianshe's family's fault. Look, they've almost cleared out everything from the other person's place, and they even want to tear down their house!"

"Sigh, this world is all about connections and background; it's not true that you can go anywhere just by being in the right."

Hearing these comments, Zhao Ping jumped up and shouted, "You are spouting dung! Do you believe that I can have my son tell the Police Station to have you all arrested?"

Most people were wary of the Police Station, so the villagers gradually dispersed.

Police Station.

Qin Chuan and Zhu Qingxi were taken to an office.

Deputy Police Station Chief sat there imposingly and said, "I have basically investigated and understood the situation. You are suspected of intentional injury."

Qin Chuan sneered and watched him continue.

"This matter of yours is very serious. If the injured party pursues the matter, you will have to bear legal responsibility…"

After a series of threats and intimidation, Deputy Police Station Chief said, "However, I suggest you settle this. Apologize to the injured family and pay a sum of money to see if you can obtain their forgiveness."

Zhu Qingxi finally couldn't hold back and said loudly, "Impossible! They were clearly the ones who started it. Brother Chuan acted in self-defense!"

"Besides, they illegally occupied someone else's property. They moved away almost all the furniture and appliances left by Brother Chuan's parents and even want to occupy that house."

Deputy Police Station Chief was clearly displeased, feeling his authority had been challenged. His face darkened. "The fact is that you hit people. Don't bring up other matters first; today, we will deal with the assault first."

Qin Chuan finally spoke. "Go ahead, Deputy Police Station Chief. I feel you have a suspicion of bias, speaking on behalf of Qin Hai's family."

Deputy Police Station Chief's face darkened. "Your name is Qin Chuan, right? Do you have a formal job?"

This was a bit bizarre.

What did having a formal job have to do with this matter?

Qin Chuan took out his work ID and threw it directly over. "See for yourself!"

Deputy Police Station Chief caught it, his eyes narrowing slightly.

Why did he ask if Qin Chuan had a formal job?

Because he felt Qin Chuan was too calm and seemed like someone within the system. He wanted to confirm first. If it was someone within the system, that would be a different way of handling it. If it wasn't within the system, or if he didn't even have a formal job, then the previous way of handling it would apply, and he could be manipulated at will.

It turned out to be a state employee!

It turned out to be someone within the system!

Seeing this work ID, just by looking at the cover without opening it, Deputy Police Station Chief could tell it was a document for a state employee.

Immediately, he had a bad premonition in his heart.

Because Qin Chuan was too calm and exuded an air of someone in a high position, could he really be a state official?

If that were really the case, it wouldn't be good.

Summoning his courage, Deputy Police Station Chief opened the work ID. After seeing the position and rank on it, he almost couldn't hold onto the document.

Director of the Market Supervision Bureau, Division Chief level!

Such a young Division Chief level!!!

He was truly terrified. This document was clearly not fake, which meant that this person was the real deal at the Division Chief level.

What such a young Division Chief level represented was self-evident. Deputy Police Station Chief was, after all, a deputy chief of a Police Station; he wasn't some novice who knew nothing.

He began to feel a bit afraid in his heart.

If this person wanted to crush him, it wouldn't be much harder than crushing an ant.

Taking a deep breath, he closed the work ID and handed it back with both hands. "Director Qin, I'm sorry, I misunderstood earlier."

"I apologize, I offer my apologies. My work was not thorough, and I was misled by Qin Hai. I will definitely investigate deeply and carefully, and I will definitely return justice to you!"