228: Chapter 228 Pei Lin will set a new record

Because this was a busy thoroughfare, several traffic police officers arrived quickly. The leader felt a jolt of anxiety when he saw Qin Chuan.

"Secretary Qin, it's you."

Qin Chuan said, "It's good that you're here. First, test if they are driving under the influence. Determine the liability for the accident as soon as possible and handle it strictly according to the relevant regulations!"

The middle-aged man who had just kicked someone felt a bit scared. He looked at Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin with concern because he was the one driving, and he had consumed quite a bit of alcohol.

Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin intervened, "Qin Chuan, there's no need to make such a big deal out of this. It's just a little alcohol."

Qin Chuan couldn't be bothered to pay him any mind. Today's events had completely shattered his worldview; he hadn't realized such people actually existed.

Yet, a person like this had actually managed to sit in the position of Deputy County Party Secretary, relying not on his own ability, but purely on his family background.

Get out of here as soon as possible. Wanshun County does not welcome people like you.

He had originally held onto a shred of hope, but now that was completely gone. Qin Chuan only wanted to get rid of such a person as quickly as possible.

"That looks like the newly appointed Deputy County Party Secretary!"

"No way. With his level of character, he actually beats people in public and keeps calling them 'lowlifes.' This is truly eye-opening!"

"It's fortunate that Secretary Qin Chuan ran into this. Otherwise, this girl would have been hit and beaten for nothing, and might even have had to pay them money!"

"Did you notice? This new Deputy County Party Secretary is wearing designer brands from head to toe, and that watch on his wrist must be worth over a million."

"..."

The onlookers began to point and whisper, erupting into a heated discussion.

The traffic police's breathalyzer test results came in. The leading officer said, "Secretary Qin, he was the one driving. His blood alcohol level is 234, far exceeding the standard for drunk driving!"

Qin Chuan looked stern and waved his hand, saying, "Handle this with maximum severity. It doesn't matter who comes to plead for him!"

With a "click," the middle-aged man was handcuffed.

"Secretary Pei, say something for me," the middle-aged man pleaded.

Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin's face turned completely gloomy. He felt that Qin Chuan had given him absolutely no face, actually handcuffing his friend in front of so many people.

"Qin Chuan, this isn't good, is it? He's my friend. Give me some face and let's make a big issue small, how about it?"

Qin Chuan said very seriously, "Drunk driving and beating someone—is this a small matter? Besides, you also assaulted someone, and you too shall be punished according to Party discipline and the law."

What! You want to punish me too???

Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin almost jumped up, shouting sharply, "Do you know who my father is!"

What a damn loser. Every time something happens, he drags his father out. He's really digging his own father's grave.

Qin Chuan looked down on this guy even more. He was practically an imbecile, a classic example of a privileged second-generation brat.

"I don't care who your father is. Even if the Emperor breaks the law, he is punished the same as a commoner. Besides, as a Party member and cadre, you should hold yourself to an even stricter standard!"

"Good! Well said!"

"As expected of Secretary Qin, that was satisfying to hear!"

Among the surrounding crowd, many people cheered loudly, and then, a burst of enthusiastic applause erupted.

Soon, an ambulance arrived, and Director Zhu Huabing also rushed over in a hurry.

"Secretary, I'm here. What are your instructions?"

Qin Chuan pointed at the middle-aged man, "He was driving under the influence and assaulted and verbally abused this girl who was hit. In addition, Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin also participated in the assault and verbal abuse. You must investigate this thoroughly and handle it strictly according to the relevant laws."

"Yes, we will definitely handle it strictly!"

The situation was quickly clarified because this was a busy intersection with multiple high-definition surveillance cameras, and there were also many eyewitnesses.

"Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin, please come with us."

Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin looked furious and pointed at Director Zhu Huabing, shouting, "Who do you think you are!"

Director Zhu Huabing had originally been quite polite, after all, the other party was a Deputy County Party Secretary. He hadn't expected this, and his face quickly darkened.

"Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin, don't force me to use coercive measures. Cooperating with our investigation obediently is the wisest choice. Otherwise, if we are forced to take you away in front of so many people, you will lose a lot of face."

Seeing the police officers nearby, Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin knew that he couldn't avoid going to the County Bureau to cooperate with the investigation; they really would use coercive measures.

"Good, very good, Director Zhu Huabing. I'll remember you." Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin threatened him with a couple of sentences, then had no choice but to get into one of the police cars.

The surrounding crowd cheered again!

Even more enthusiastic applause erupted.

Because the incident occurred on a busy thoroughfare and involved Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin, who had only been newly appointed a few days ago, news of the matter spread very quickly.

Even though it was late at night, just as Qin Chuan returned to his residence and hadn't even had time to take a shower, his phone rang.

It was a call from Secretary Kang Kewu.

"Comrade Qin Chuan, I heard that a traffic accident occurred in Wanshun County and that Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin was involved."

Qin Chuan quickly reported the situation.

After listening, Secretary Kang Kewu appeared very angry, "This is outrageous. It must be handled with the utmost severity!"

"Rest assured, Secretary Kang, we will definitely handle it with severity to give the girl who was hit an answer, and to give the common people an answer."

Less than two minutes after finishing the call with Secretary Kang, his phone rang again. He picked it up and saw it was a call from Mayor Zhang Qun.

He was completely different. As soon as the call connected, he immediately launched into a harsh, head-on scolding.

After he finished scolding, Qin Chuan said unhurriedly, "Mayor Zhang, you clearly haven't understood the specific situation. How about I come over tomorrow and give you a detailed report in person?"

Mayor Zhang Qun snorted coldly on the phone and hung up angrily.

I'll go over tomorrow and must slap Mayor Zhang Qun in the face hard.

Damn it, he didn't even try to understand the specific situation and started cursing at me right from the start. Just wait until tomorrow when I smash your face in.

Afterward, Qin Chuan received a few more calls in succession.

One of them was from Director Zhu Huabing, who reported that the situation had been fully investigated. The middle-aged man was driving drunk, ran a red light, and was fully liable. Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin had participated in the verbal abuse and assault and needed to be held accountable. He was seeking instructions from Qin Chuan on how to handle it.

Since it involved a Deputy County Party Secretary, Qin Chuan replied to keep them detained for the time being and to wait for him to report to the Municipal Party Committee tomorrow before making a decision.

Tonight, Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin, this pampered second-generation brat, was destined to spend the night in a County Bureau detention cell.

Director Zhu Huabing also reported on the condition of the girl who was hit. She was actually a current student at Jingcheng University. Her injuries were not light: a fractured lower leg from being hit, and multiple soft tissue contusions on her body, as well as two fractured ribs from being beaten.

As for who kicked and broke those two ribs, further investigation was needed, but judging from the surveillance video, it was highly likely that Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin had done it.

After hanging up, Qin Chuan thought to himself that Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin was basically finished. He would also set a record: being removed from his position just a few days after taking office.

Even if his father were a member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, it would be very difficult to protect him.