136: Chapter 134 What do you think you are?
136: Chapter 134 What do you think you are?
Liu Shanshan’s expression darkened, clearly understanding the deep meaning in the other’s words—she was actually being threatened.
“No, Shanshan, don’t agree to him.” The director also became anxious and pulled Liu Shanshan to his side.
“Hmph, agree or not, it’s up to you.
If you don’t agree, I will shut down this place immediately, and both of you will have to come back with me for an investigation.
If I have to get involved personally, it won’t be so easy to talk then.
If you don’t cherish the opportunity given, then blame no one but yourselves.” The portly man said with a cold smile.
Liu Shanshan was really anxious, but she naturally would not agree to sacrifice herself.
Tangyu, who had been silent, stepped forward towards the portly man and said, “I’ll go and talk with you.”
“You—” The portly man glared at Tangyu, his face full of disdainful sarcasm: “Who do you think you are?”
“And what do you think you are?” Tangyu replied with a light smile, his gaze fixed on the portly man.
“You—” The portly man was taken aback by the comment, his face quickly turning ugly.
He was, in fact, humiliated by a nobody right there, in front of his subordinates—how could he bear this?
“How dare you insult a law enforcement officer.
I charge you with a serious obstruction of official business; take him away,” the portly man bellowed with rage.
Yet Tangyu did not show the slightest sign of weakness; he advanced a step, and with this unexpected move, the portly man subconsciously stepped back, his face immediately showing an infuriated embarrassment.
He, being scared off by someone, took it as a great humiliation.
“Did I curse at you?
Do you think I’m cursing at you?
In that case, are you calling yourself a ‘thing’?
Looking at you, you are indeed not a ‘thing’.” Tangyu said.
Hearing Tangyu’s sharp insults, Liu Shanshan was momentarily stunned and couldn’t help but want to laugh.
Seeing Tangyu standing up for them, she somehow felt relieved.
She knew that no matter what happened, as long as Tangyu was there, everything would be resolved.
There was no specific reason, only an uncontrollable feeling.
This was also the first time she saw Tangyu cursing someone, and he did it with such a humorous touch.
“You, you you, you still dare to speak arrogantly and insult others.
This is outrageous, and utterly disrespectful of the law!” the portly man bellowed, his face turning purple with rage, eyes bulging with fury.
Tangyu said with a faint smile: “So you confirm that I am cursing at you, so let’s say I am.
Who’s to blame when you’re not even a thing?
Moreover, is cursing illegal?
Which country’s law are you applying?
Don’t bully me for not knowing the law.
At least I know, in Huaxia Country, there’s no law like that.
What’s wrong, are you the only one allowed to speak out while others can’t?
Do you really think you are the Emperor?
Can you strip me of my right to freedom of speech, flaunting such great official power?
Besides, since when does the Commercial Bureau have the authority to arrest people?
You want to take me?
What are you trying to do, abuse your power?”
Chastised by Tangyu, the portly man was momentarily dumbfounded, his face flushing red with fury.
To his dismay, he had encountered a tough opponent.
Indeed, the Commercial Bureau did not have the authority to arrest people.
“Hmph, whether or not we have the power isn’t for you to decide.
Take him away,” the portly man finally commanded, infuriated beyond reason, wanting to just seize him and talk later.
At least in terms of procedure, he naturally had ways to smooth things over.
“Who dares!” Tangyu shouted forcefully, his gaze sweeping towards the two men who tried to step forward and grab him.
Startled by Tangyu’s shout, the two men instinctively stopped in their tracks, their hearts inexplicably trembling with a touch of fear.
“What are you standing there for, move it, grab him, are you rebelling?” the portly man barked again.
The two men then forcefully plucked up the courage and moved towards Tangyu, reaching out to grab him.
“Hmph.” Tangyu snorted softly, suddenly kicking out with both feet.
The two men had not even reached him when they were struck by Tangyu’s lightning-fast kicks, completely catching them off guard and unable to react.
The two men were also pushed back, and if it weren’t for the people behind them to catch them, they would have certainly fallen to the ground.
“Wow!”
The group of children, seeing this scene, looked at Tangyu with eyes full of admiration.
They were too young to understand much but knew that someone was bullying their director and Sister Shanshan, and Tangyu had stepped forward to stand up for them, teaching the bullies a lesson.
Naturally, they started to admire Tangyu greatly.
The director also looked at Liu Shanshan worriedly.
Liu Shanshan felt a sudden tug at her heart; striking those from the Commercial Bureau was indeed illegal.
However, she still believed that Tangyu could resolve this situation.
“Outrageous, such audacity to openly attack law enforcement officers.
Call the police, quickly, send someone over.” The portly man was both angry and fearful, his emotions also mixing with some apprehension.
Tangyu curled his lips and said, “Go ahead and call the police, I’ll wait.”
Just then, a police car suddenly stopped at the entrance of the courtyard, and a figure stepped out from it.
Seeing this figure, Tangyu smiled, seemingly relieved by the convenience.
The newcomer was none other than Deputy Director Jiang Xian from the Eastern District Public Security Bureau.
It was a coincidence he happened to be here.
This was an unexpected relief from the hassle.
The portly man, seeing Jiang Xian approaching, immediately rushed up like he had found a savior, squeezing out a smile and said, “Director Jiang, what brings you here?
This is such a coincidence; I was just looking for your help, and here you are.”
“Section Chief Song, what are you doing?” Jiang Xian asked, his gaze scanning around the Orphanage, ultimately resting on Tangyu.
He had stepped out of his car because he had seen Tangyu and noticed some people from the Commercial Bureau, so he wanted to find out what was happening.
If he could offer Tangyu some help, he would be more than willing.
After all, the affair with Gao Mingsheng had not yet been forgotten, and during such times, offering a favor to Tangyu meant good business.
With his seasoned insight, he quickly grasped what was likely the issue.
“Director Jiang, here’s the situation.
We received a tip from a concerned citizen that someone here has been running an orphanage privately, taking in orphans and accepting donations from the community.
We started an investigation and discovered that this orphanage never completed any legal formalities; it’s illegal.
Moreover, we suspect that someone is using the orphanage as a front to receive donations for personal gain.
And there have been severe obstructions to our official duties, including verbal abuse and physical assault on two of my men,” Section Chief Song explained.
“Oh, is that so?” Director Jiang said calmly, walking up to Liu Shanshan and asked, “Is that the situation?”
“It’s not like that at all.
The Director did start the orphanage on his own indeed, and we didn’t know that there were formalities to handle.
But the Director has dedicated everything he has out of love and care for these children.
We have accepted donations from kind-hearted citizens, but the Director has never pocketed anything; all of it goes towards the children’s well-being.
Life here is tough enough as it is.
There’s no way we could have anything extra,” Liu Shanshan explained.
Jiang Xian nodded, his gaze sweeping around and said, “This place does appear very modest, and the children’s living conditions are clearly difficult; none of them look well.
The Director’s great love is indeed admirable.
This is something that should be promoted as a good cause.
As for the procedures, we can just catch up with them.
Section Chief Song, the law is not detached from humanity, right?”
Section Chief Song stared blankly at Jiang Xian, his face incredulous and even hardly believing his own ears.
What was happening?
Did Director Jiang not understand what he was saying, or what was going on?
It felt like he was siding with the other party.
Section Chief Song was momentarily baffled.
“Director Jiang, what do you mean by this?” Section Chief Song asked cautiously.
Although Jiang Xian was not his direct supervisor, he was still a deputy director, and Section Chief Song, just a section chief, dared not offend him.
But he was extremely indignant about this situation and did not want to let Tangyu easily off the hook.
Moreover, this was a golden opportunity for both money and other favors.
If that beautiful young lady would comply, wouldn’t that be blissful?
To achieve this, he wanted clarity on Director Jiang’s intentions.
Jiang Xian looked at Section Chief Song and said, “Oh, perhaps I wasn’t clear enough.
Well, Section Chief Song, I’d like to ask you a favor, help them expedite the paperwork, and also, do not shut this place down for now.
Give the children a home.
We, as public servants, must provide as much help as we can to those who need it.
Just look at these kids, all looking so pitiful, so we should help them as much as possible rather than dismantle their home.
Would you mind helping me with that?
If you find it difficult, then maybe I should personally call Director Wang from your bureau, though I’m not sure he’d grant me this small favor.”
Section Chief Song’s mouth twitched.
Although Jiang Xian spoke casually as if he was simply asking for a favor sincerely, Section Chief Song was no fool.
He knew who Jiang Xian was.
Honestly, he was out of his league compared to him.
It was clear now, Director Jiang wanted to protect the orphanage.
Section Chief Song was utterly puzzled—could the orphanage have some connection to Director Jiang?
Or perhaps someone here did?
If it was about Jiang Xian’s great benevolence, he certainly wouldn’t believe it.
After all, they both knew each other’s credentials from working in government.
Sensing that Jiang Xian could make just one phone call and end up scolding him, it would be a thankless task only a fool would undertake.
“Alright, I understand.
Since Director Jiang has spoken, naturally, it can be done.
I’ll have all the paperwork sorted and delivered here within three days,” Section Chief Song said, making a promise outright.
“Then I thank you, Section Chief Song.
I’ll treat you to a casual meal sometime,” Jiang Xian said with a nod.
“Oh no, the honor is mine.
I should be the one to invite you, Director Jiang.
If there’s nothing else, then we’ll take our leave,” Section Chief Song quickly said.
“Then I won’t see you out,” Jiang Xian said.
Section Chief Song waved his hand and quickly left with his team.