40: Chapter 40 must be dealt with seriously.

The people from the Police Station arrived late.

Leading the group was Police Chief Xu Jianming, who had a big belly and a face full of flab. His police uniform was worn crookedly and loosely, with several buttons left undone.

"Secretary Qin, I'm here. What exactly happened?"

Qin Chuan glanced at him with dissatisfaction, "Button up your uniform properly; this is completely unacceptable."

Police Chief Xu Jianming gave an awkward smile, buttoned his uniform, and straightened his hat.

Qin Chuan briefly recounted what had happened and said sternly, "They stormed into the office of the top official of the Party and government organ, smashed things up, and threatened to kill me. Everyone here heard it. I demand that you open a case for investigation."

"Yes, yes," Police Chief Xu Jianming said with a fawning smile. "We will follow Secretary Qin's instructions."

Then, he waved his hand and said, "Come, take Wang Jun back to the Police Station."

Wang Jun was quickly taken away. Police Chief Xu Jianming was not in a hurry to leave; he looked around the scene before finally departing.

"Don't move anything! Keep it exactly as it is!"

Seeing someone about to disturb the scene, Qin Chuan quickly stopped them and said, "Director Hu, keep it as it is for now. Find me a temporary office."

"Very well, Secretary, please follow me."

Not far away was an office that had been vacant for two or three months since a township leader had been transferred away.

The office environment was quite good; it was kept clean and tidy, with bright windows and clean tables.

Township Head Liu Qiang was in the crowd watching the spectacle. Seeing Director Hu Qibin take Qin Chuan into that office, he cursed inwardly.

Damn it, you didn't give me this office, but gave me that dilapidated one. Director Hu Qibin, you're really something!

Director Hu Qibin, of course, did not know about Township Head Liu Qiang's deep resentment. He brought Qin Chuan into the office, and seeing that the leader was satisfied, he felt relieved.

After thinking about it, he felt it was necessary to give a reminder about what had just happened.

"Secretary, Police Chief Xu Jianming and Wang Jun have been thick as thieves for years. Since he took him to the Police Station, I suspect he will be released very soon."

Are they really that bold!

Qin Chuan was slightly taken aback, but that was all; he didn't worry too much.

He had secretly investigated and learned about Police Chief Xu Jianming.

As a Police Station chief, he was seriously unqualified. Not only was he very close to Township Head Liu Qiang, Wang Jun, and others, but he also had a terrible reputation among the common people.

"King Yama Xu" was the nickname the common people had given him.

He wasn't called "Yama" because he was fierce against criminals; rather, he was called "Yama" because he was ruthless toward ordinary people.

Qin Chuan had considered that the Police Station must be under his control and that Police Chief Xu Jianming had to be replaced. However, he had only recently taken office, and he hadn't had time to make any moves yet.

Perhaps this incident was an opportunity.

As long as he really dared to release the person, he could seize the evidence and get him fired.

The Police Station.

Police Chief Xu Jianming indeed changed his demeanor, turning into a lapdog, speaking to Wang Jun with a fawning expression.

"Mr. Wang, you were a bit impulsive this time; things might be quite troublesome."

Wang Jun's face was gloomy. With the bloodstains and swelling on his face, he looked even more hideous.

"What is a mere Township Party Secretary to me? Sooner or later, I'll kill him."

"Ouch, it hurts like hell! Hurry up and take me to the hospital to get treated. Also, call my lawyer to come and handle the procedures. I don't want to stay in this dump for another minute."

Police Chief Xu Jianming said, "Yes, yes, everything is up to you. We'll go to the hospital immediately, and we'll go to the County Hospital, how about that?"

From entering to leaving, it took at most ten minutes. Police Chief Xu Jianming personally drove Wang Jun to the County People's Hospital and had him treated briefly.

As for locking him up, that was out of the question.

Police Chief Xu Jianming didn't dare to, because he knew Wang Jun had powerful connections and a strong background. He would rather offend Qin Chuan than offend Wang Jun.

Furthermore, Police Chief Xu Jianming had been accepting benefits from Wang Jun for years and had long since been dragged into the mud; Wang Jun held a lot of leverage over him.

To put it bluntly, he appeared to be the Police Station chief, but in reality, he was just a dog raised by Wang Jun.

Where would a dog dare to bite its master?

In the afternoon.

Around two o'clock, Director Hu Qibin knocked on the door and came in to report, "Leader, after Wang Jun was taken back to the Police Station, it took at most ten minutes before Police Chief Xu Jianming personally sent him to the County People's Hospital. I heard that Wang Jun has already gone to Dongzhou City and was not locked up."

Qin Chuan was not angry; on the contrary, he was a little happy.

Look, the opportunity has arrived. With this evidence, he could take down Police Chief Xu Jianming.

"Hmm, I understand."

After watching Director Hu Qibin leave, Qin Chuan thought about the next step. A while later, his phone rang.

Good news doesn't leave the house, but bad news travels a thousand miles.

Because this wasn't good news, Qin Chuan did not take the initiative to report to the county leaders; it was better for them to call him after they learned about it.

And sure enough, County Party Secretary Cao Zhengwang's call came through.

His tone carried a hint of reproach, "Comrade Qin Chuan, such a big thing happened, why didn't you take the initiative to report it to me?"

Qin Chuan said, "Secretary Cao, I was struggling with whether to report it to the leadership. Such a disgraceful thing happened, and I feel a bit ashamed."

County Party Secretary Cao Zhengwang quickly consoled him, "Comrade Qin Chuan, you shouldn't have such thoughts. This matter is not your fault; it is this Wang Jun who is too lawless."

He already knew the identity of Qin Chuan.

When faced with a multiple-choice question between the Provincial Party Secretary and a Deputy Mayor, he would, of course, choose the Provincial Party Secretary.

As the top official of Sanjiang County, County Party Secretary Cao Zhengwang certainly knew that behind Wang Jun stood a Standing Committee Deputy Mayor of Dongzhou City.

If it were normal times, in order not to offend this Standing Committee Deputy Mayor, he would have just turned a blind eye, but this time it was different.

It involved Qin Chuan. If this matter reached the ears of the Provincial Party Secretary, with just one word, his position as County Party Secretary would be gone.

After briefly inquiring about the situation and comforting Qin Chuan, County Party Secretary Cao Zhengwang said, "This matter is too egregious. If it is not handled seriously, where is the dignity of our Party and government organs? I have instructed the County Public Security Bureau to set up a special investigation team to handle this matter seriously."

"Thank you, Secretary Cao, thank you."

It was, of course, best for the county to handle this matter.

Unexpectedly, not long after, County Magistrate Zhang Yuansong also called.

He also knew about Qin Chuan's background. Hearing that such a thing had happened, he was shocked and immediately called to show his concern.

His attitude was similar to County Party Secretary Cao Zhengwang's: handle it seriously!

Consequently, led personally by Director Luo Bing of the County Public Security Bureau, a group of more than a dozen people, including the captain of the Criminal Police Brigade, arrived in Dahe Township.

Police Chief Xu Jianming was not yet aware of this.

He was not worried at all about letting Wang Jun go.

On one hand, he didn't think Qin Chuan could do anything to him because his appointment was decided by the Party Committee of the Public Security Bureau, and Qin Chuan at most only had the right to make recommendations.

On the other hand, he had a sufficient excuse: Wang Jun's lawyer had handled the procedures in compliance with regulations.

At noon, he had even drunk quite a bit of alcohol and returned to the Police Station reeking of liquor. Right now, he was in his office, legs crossed, humming an unknown tune, thinking about where to go for fun that night.

Director Hu Qibin's call came through.

"Police Chief Xu Jianming, Qin Chuan requires you to come over immediately."