Chapter 2536 - 2600: Assurance
Does he have one hundred million? When you add up all his assets, that might be possible, but these assets would include real estate, land, and some immovable properties; that’s only enough for one hundred million, maybe two hundred million. This worth is actually quite good in Dan City, though there are people with tens of billions, but they all have significant backgrounds. In just a few years, Tang Fatty managed to gather this fortune; either his luck was good enough, his ability strong enough, or someone was helping him. It’s nothing more than that.
Hearing Li Yifei ask for one hundred million, Tang Fatty was initially stunned, then a wave of enormous anger surged out. After his anger, he suddenly calmed down, laughed coldly, tightened the fat on his face considerably, and glared at Li Yifei, saying, "Looks like you don’t want this to end peacefully."
"When did I say I wanted it to end peacefully? Being a person, don’t be too conceited. You don’t have one hundred million, yet you come here pretending to be wealthy!" Li Yifei said as he stood up. He was more than ten centimeters taller than Tang Fatty, and when he stood, the two opposite him felt an imposing aura approaching. Tang Fatty was humiliated, his fat shaking, and angrily shouted, "Don’t think that with Jiang Hu around, you have a backer. Hehe, don’t mention Jiang Hu, even if the mayor came to extort one hundred million from me, it’s a dream; I, Tang Fatty, wasn’t raised by scare tactics!"
Calling Jiang Hu by name, normally Tang Fatty wouldn’t dare, but the other side was openly extorting one hundred million, he couldn’t tolerate it no matter what, even if Jiang Hu came, so what? Damn it, don’t talk about one hundred million, even if one hundred thousand, I’d dare to fight to the death, Tang Fatty thought to himself.
Director Mi’s facial features crumpled together, wanting to say something but not knowing how to express it; his heart was extremely conflicted, caught between both sides he couldn’t afford to offend, yet he had taken money from one side; if he didn’t deliver after taking the money...
Clap, clap, Li Yifei clapped his hands, saying, "When Jiang Hu arrives later, keep up that tough guy act."
"Kid, don’t think I can’t manage it, a mere Jiang Hu, I really don’t take him seriously; he may be a director, but I won’t commit offenses that fall into his purview, what can he do to me?" Tang Fatty said, eyes filled with hatred, staring at Li Yifei.
Li Yifei sneered and said, "The hotel and thugs collude, engaging in prostitution activities, also forcibly kidnapping innocent women, if I hadn’t happened to intervene, who knows what kind of heinous acts would have occurred, and, hehe, just because I showed up unexpectedly, how many times has it happened when I wasn’t around? Saying you’re innocent, being a person, you shouldn’t be shameless."
"You!" Tang Fatty was momentarily speechless, he snorted and said, "I won’t argue with you, you call Jiang Hu, I have people too, let’s see who’s stronger."
"What’s your name?" Li Yifei asked Director Mi, who hesitated for a moment and then quietly said, "My name is Mi Zili!"
"What’s the matter, scared now?"
"I... I was misunderstood before, I looked into the case and hurried over..."
"Do you think my intelligence is lacking? Forget it, just leave, when Jiang Hu arrives, you can talk to him." Li Yifei said, shooing them away like flies. He just waved his hand, and Tang Fatty and Mi Zili involuntarily retreated, as if unseen hands were pushing them; even if they didn’t want to leave, they had to step back.
The two felt a certain fear, even standing outside the door; the door slammed shut, and they remained wide-eyed.
"Boss Tang, I’ll return the money to you, you guys are having a godly fight, I can’t help in this matter!" Mi Zili backed away to a safer distance, complaining bitterly.
Tang Fatty’s heart was in rage, upon hearing, he angrily shouted: "Director Mi, isn’t it too late to return the money now? Either don’t take it, or take it and don’t deliver—are you treating me like a fool? I’ll tell you, he can call in Jiang Hu, but I’ll also bring people who aren’t to be underestimated. Isn’t it just gathering people, damn it! My backing is a level above Jiang Hu’s, let’s see who fears whom."
Mi Zili forced a smile, bitterly saying: "Boss Tang, you’re putting me in a difficult position, I’m not unwilling to help, but now I’m genuinely unable to assist; I am merely a director, a deputy departmental level cadre, and that’s even with an elevated rank, what can I do?"
"I’m not troubling you, why would I trouble you?" Boss Tang suddenly chuckled sinisterly, Mi Zili just eased a bit upon hearing Boss Tang say: "Just deceive people after taking the money. Later I’ll blow this whistle; you’ll remain a director for life!"
"You!" Mi Zili’s hand trembled, while Li Yifei hadn’t done anything to them yet, the two of them first had an internal conflict.
Tang Fatty ignored him entirely, pulled out his phone, found a number, hesitated, wondering whether to call. After all, favors like this decrease with each use; maybe wait until Jiang Hu arrives to see what he says?
Yet thinking of Li Yifei’s arrogance, Tang Fatty was infuriated, stomped his foot, decided to place the call; though late, he could at least enhance gifts later on; he had to preserve his dignity!
With this thought, Tang Fatty moved to the side to make the call.
On the other side, Mi Zili rubbed his face, regretting deeply; had he known, he wouldn’t have waded into this muddy water, though money is good, it must be spendable; now he believes he might not find any opportunity to spend this money.
The thin police officer felt the same despair; his whole demeanor was downcast, sitting in the office with regret gnawing away; however, the fat police officer was rather indifferent, believing he hadn’t offended Li Yifei or the other side, whichever way it swings, he wouldn’t receive punishment.
Jiang Hu arrived, even wearing a police uniform, accompanied by two police cars, which he had hastily gathered. Jiang Hu had originally had some drinks that night and was ready to sleep, but he received a call from the Municipal Committee, who ordered him in a severe tone to go immediately to the police station. Jiang Hu immediately knew something was wrong, quickly sat up, and asked, "What happened?"
On the other end, it was said, "Li Yifei from the provincial capital Li family is in our Dan City and is now being detained by the people at the police station. It’s allegedly for acting bravely for a just cause, but now the other party is turning the tables and wrongfully accusing Li Yifei. Jiang Hu, I won’t pursue how you manage your subordinates for now, but tonight, you must handle this well. If not, you’ll be reassigned!"
Being reassigned if he didn’t handle it well made Jiang Hu feel his hair stand on end, and his drunkenness cleared up instantly. He quickly said, "Rest assured, I’ll head there immediately and ensure there are no problems."
"Don’t make big promises, just remember, this is Li Yifei, someone even the provincial leaders need to give face. Treat him with respect. If anyone under your command makes a mistake, not a single one should be let off; they must be dealt with severely."
"I got it!" Jiang Hu immediately replied. Before ending the call, the caller reminded Jiang Hu to report the situation to him, no matter how late it got, and to make sure Li Yifei was settled properly. He would personally come by tomorrow.
Having been told so clearly, how could Jiang Hu not handle this with extra care? Moreover, the other party’s influence was substantial; the Li family was already remarkable, but the head of the Li family was truly unparalleled. Jiang Hu knew some stories about him, especially since he was part of the police system and knew Li Yifei’s formidable reputation within the force; he was an unbeatable presence. The saying "Better provoke Yama than Li Yifei" was not said for nothing.
Upon reaching the police station, Jiang Hu opened the car door and was the first to rush out, walking briskly, followed by a group of his close aides who also rushed inside. Mi Zili happened to be waiting at the door, hurriedly opening it, and saluting Jiang Hu. He was not very skeptical about Li Yifei bragging, but seeing Jiang Hu really show up, Mi Zili was still startled.
"Director Jiang, hello, I’m Mi Zili..."
"I know who you are. Take me to see Mr. Li." Jiang Hu directly interrupted him.
"This way, this way." Mi Zili hurriedly said, guiding him.
Inside the room, Li Yifei received a message from Xu Yingying, replied to her with a few messages, telling her to rest early and that he would return after handling things here. Lang Wenqin across from him looked somewhat worried, although she now trusted Li Yifei, she was still afraid things might change.
Jiang Hu and his group came over, knocked on the door, and said, "Mr. Li, hello, I’m Jiang Hu, may I come in?"
Mi Zili’s mind buzzed; he could never have imagined Jiang Hu would have such an attitude. He thought Li Yifei was some impressive friend of Jiang Hu’s, but Jiang Hu’s earlier attitude clearly showed great respect... or concern for the person on the other side?
In any case, he was more cautious than before, which Mi Zili could tell from Jiang Hu’s expression.
"Come in." Li Yifei’s voice came from inside.
Jiang Hu glanced back at the crowd and said, "You all take over here, this case no longer requires your people’s responsibility; all personnel involved in the case must be detained!"
Mi Zili swallowed hard and stiffly nodded his neck, saying, "Okay..."
Jiang Hu pushed open the door, seeing Li Yifei still sitting there, without even an intention of standing up. He knew he’d run into someone tough today.
Jiang Hu recognized Li Yifei instantly, hurriedly took a few steps forward, and saluted with a snap, saying, "Jiang Hu reporting to you."
This... Li Yifei was instead a little embarrassed, stood up, returned the salute, and said, "Making you come over so late, sorry for the trouble."
"Mr. Li, it’s no trouble, it’s our mistake for not working well and causing you grievance. Please be assured, I will personally follow this case and make sure it’s thoroughly investigated to clear you and this lady’s name." Jiang Hu immediately promised.
Li Yifei chuckled and said, "As long as you have the right attitude, I won’t make things difficult for you. No need to investigate upward, but regarding the personnel involved below, deal with them seriously and severely, can you do that?"
"I guarantee it!" Jiang Hu immediately responded and then added in a low voice, "The secretary pays great attention to this matter, instructing me to overcome any difficulties to investigate it thoroughly, so rest assured, Mr. Li, I guarantee to complete the task."
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