441: Chapter 441 Xiao Zhang, show him your work ID.

When a car arrived, most of the people didn't react much; they just glanced at it and then withdrew their gaze.

Just an hour ago, several cars had arrived. Leaders from the township and the secretary of Vice County Magistrate Gu Fuan had visited, claiming to offer condolences and giving two thousand yuan.

But their words were harsh, delivered with a high-and-mighty attitude, and their speech carried an underlying tone of warning.

This was no condolence visit; it was clearly a threat. Could a human life be dismissed with just two thousand yuan?

Seeing two people get out of the car who looked like government staff, the people here reacted with extreme coldness.

Wang Yan was fifteen years old and a tenth-grader at County No. 1 High School. She was a total top student who had even skipped a grade in middle school. She studied hard because she wanted to stand out and eventually avenge her parents.

Little did she know that her beloved grandfather would also pass away. The grief in her heart was beyond words, and her heart was filled with hatred for people from the government.

Seeing Qin Chuan and Deputy County Mayor Zhang Tianxiong walking over, Wang Yan's gaze was cold. "What are you here for now? Go, leave! You aren't welcome here."

Qin Chuan didn't get angry at all; on the contrary, his attitude was kindly. "Little girl, we are from the Dongjiang Municipal Party Committee. We've just come to take a look."

At this moment, a middle-aged man walked out. It was Wang Yan's uncle, Wang Jun, who was also the son of the deceased. He shared the same cold, hostile attitude.

"People from the county and township were just here earlier to threaten and warn us. Are you here to threaten us again?"

"Don't worry, we are just ordinary folks from the bottom of society. We won't go filing complaints anymore, alright? I beg you, stop coming here to mess with us."

Hearing these words, Qin Chuan understood the general situation. He had requested Deputy Secretary Zhao Fenfang to personally visit and offer condolences to the family of the deceased, but she clearly hadn't come. People from the county and township had come instead, but it likely wasn't for condolences, but for warnings and threats.

Suppressing the anger in his heart, Qin Chuan's tone remained very calm. "You've misunderstood. We are from the Dongjiang Municipal Party Committee; we won't threaten or warn you."

Seeing that Qin Chuan's attitude was completely different from the previous group, Wang Jun's guard lowered significantly. "Are you really from the Dongjiang Municipal Party Committee and not Vice County Magistrate Gu Fuan's people?"

Qin Chuan said, "We really are from the Dongjiang Municipal Party Committee. We came this time primarily to understand the situation. If you have any grievances, you can tell me about them."

Wang Jun's heart stirred slightly. They had grievances as vast as the heavens!

Over a decade ago, his elder brother and sister-in-law were killed by Vice County Magistrate Gu Fuan. Yesterday, his father was beaten to death by Vice County Magistrate Gu Fuan's men.

With such a massive injustice, their cries for help went unanswered by heaven and earth alike.

"Leader, can you seek justice for us? Can you make Vice County Magistrate Gu Fuan and his people face the legal consequences?"

Qin Chuan said with certainty, "I can seek justice for you."

Seeing Qin Chuan answer so definitely, Wang Jun seemed to see a glimmer of hope, like a drowning man catching a life-saving straw. After only a moment's hesitation, he recounted his grievances in great detail.

The surrounding relatives and friends, who were a bit guarded at first, saw Qin Chuan's good attitude and how he listened carefully, so they also began chiming in one after another to describe the Wang family's injustices.

"Leader, you don't know—the leaders from Wang Yan's school even came by to warn us not to cause trouble or think about filing complaints. They said if we don't behave, there will be consequences."

"The township leaders from just now, along with a young man who claimed to be County Magistrate Gu's secretary, spoke even more harshly. Where is the justice in this world!"

"..."

After learning the specific details, Qin Chuan stated his position on the spot. "Rest assured, the Dongjiang Municipal Party Committee will handle this matter strictly. Not a single person responsible will be let off."

"Leader, are you telling the truth!" Wang Jun looked at Qin Chuan with some excitement.

"Of course, it's one hundred percent true," Qin Chuan replied. "A life was lost; the Municipal Party Committee takes such a major matter very seriously and will definitely hold people strictly accountable."

At that moment, five or six people arrived.

The leader was the Village Director, and the others were township leaders. Two of the township leaders had been there over an hour ago to threaten and warn the Wang family.

"It's them!"

The Village Director pointed at Qin Chuan and Deputy County Mayor Zhang Tianxiong. Having heard that people had come to the Wang house, the Village Director had quietly come to check. He guessed these two were reporters, which was a huge deal, so he immediately reported it to the township.

When the township heard reporters were there and that the Wang family was reporting the situation to them, they didn't dare delay and rushed over at high speed.

The leading Township Head Liu had a harsh expression and shouted, "Who are you? Take out your IDs and let me see them."

Eh? This person looks a bit familiar.

Seeing Qin Chuan clearly from the front, Township Head Liu felt a bit suspicious, but he didn't think too much of it. He kept firmly in mind County Magistrate Gu's instructions: this matter had to be kept tightly under wraps. They couldn't let reporters break the story, nor could they let the Wang family go to higher authorities to complain.

Seeing these people, Qin Chuan looked solemn. "Who are you, and what right do you have to see my identification?"

Township Head Liu said loudly, "We are township leaders. We suspect you are reporters. Take out your IDs."

Qin Chuan gave this death-seeking fellow a playful look. "Xiao Zhang, show him your work ID."

A mere small fry wasn't qualified to see his own ID yet.

Deputy County Mayor Zhang Tianxiong took out his work ID and slammed it hard into Township Head Liu's hand with a 'smack'.

Township Head Liu had a bad premonition, but he still took the ID and looked at it. Immediately, his heart trembled.

It was actually from the Municipal Party Committee Office!

Township Head Liu quickly realized that the person standing before him must be the Municipal Party Secretary, and Zhang Tianxiong was the Municipal Party Committee's first secretary.

"You... You are Secretary Qin!"

His voice was trembling and his face turned pale. No wonder the man looked familiar; he had seen Qin Chuan on Dongjiang News.

Qin Chuan glanced at him. "Call Secretary Guo Yubo and tell him to come see for himself!"

Secretary Guo Yubo was the Ningjiang County Party Secretary!

Township Head Liu was shaking violently. He struggled to dial Secretary Guo Yubo's number, his voice quivering.

"Secretary... Secretary Guo, Municipal Party Secretary Qin is in Shawan Village and wants you to come over immediately..."

The surrounding people were stunned!

The Village Director and the township people finally understood what was happening. Heavens, this was Municipal Party Secretary Qin Chuan!

Immediately, their faces turned ashen. It was over, all over...

The Wang family's reaction was a bit slower.

Once it registered, Wang Jun said with a look of disbelief, "You are the Municipal Party Secretary, aren't you?"

Qin Chuan nodded and said with a face full of guilt, "Our work was not done well, and it has caused you to suffer."

Suddenly, Wang Jun burst into loud sobs!

A grown man in his forties cried uncontrollably, releasing years of pent-up grievances in that moment.

Wang Yan, who had been cold all along, finally had a much softer gaze as she looked at Qin Chuan in disbelief.