Chapter 23 is difficult to think about right and wrong

  In March, the spring breeze blows across Yanshan, and the sky gradually warms up. A hint of green emerges, and the apricot trees in the Chenjiatun Town Government compound also burst forth with pink buds. Unbeknownst to them, the glass windows of the town government office are opened one by one, no longer having to endure a smoky working environment.

  Tang Yi gently blew on the freshly written calligraphy, nodded in satisfaction, and pointed to the apricot tree outside the window, smiling at Chen Ke: "The red apricot branch is noisy with spring, the ancients said that this one word 'noise' fully expresses the scenery, indeed so. It's also said that when writing an article, without using a single word, you can convey elegance and refinement. The value of an article lies in its subtlety and restraint, in what is left unsaid..."

  Chen Ke nodded repeatedly, her beautiful face full of admiration, and said sincerely: "Secretary Tang, you are so knowledgeable and write well."

  Tang Yi's heart was filled with joy, thinking to himself: "This character wasn't even practiced by you, was it? These words will also be used by me in the future, who would have thought that I'd have a day where I get to teach you, heh heh."

  "Ringing, ringing, ringing", the phone on the desk rang out, Chen Ke answered the phone, and Chen Da's loud voice immediately came from the receiver: "Is Secretary Tang? I'm Old Chen! Chen Dapao!" The voice was so loud that Tang Yi, sitting at his desk, could hear it clearly. Chen Ke smiled and handed the phone to Tang Yi.

  "It's me." Tang Yi had always been concise in his words.

  "Comrade Tang, I have a favor to ask of you. The nephew of Director Ma has been detained at the Chenjia Village police station. Can you step in and put in a word for him, so they can let it slide?"

  Tang Yilei was taken aback, "Director Ma? That's Public Security Bureau Director Ma Penghua. How could his nephew be detained at the police station?" He asked somewhat strangely: "Old Chen, are you kidding me? Isn't it just a word from you that gets things done in the public security system? Do I really need to show up?"

  Chen Da and Hen Hen said: "It's still because of Liu Dazhong's obstruction, he made a statement, Xiao Li is afraid to take responsibility, saying that he doesn't dare to release the person, hum, Old Liu really wants to stir up a hornet's nest!" He lowered his voice again: "Secretary Tang, Ma Penghua is a native of Yanshan, with deep connections, and a small mind. It's better to offend a gentleman than a petty person. Old Liu is muddled, wading into this muddy water will only drown him!" As he spoke, he chuckled softly, with a hint of schadenfreude.

  "Secretary Tang, I'm counting on you for this matter. I've made a promise to Director Ma that it will be done." Chen Da emphasized before hanging up the phone, showing how enthusiastic he was about this matter.

  Chen Ke vaguely heard the conversation and didn't quite understand. After Tang Yi hung up the phone, she asked: "Secretary Tang, is Chen Dapao asking you for a favor? Hmph, what good thing could he possibly have?"

  Tang Yi shook his head, picked up the phone and dialed the police station. The one who took over as the director from Chen Da was the original deputy director, surnamed Li, who spoke eloquently. Tang Yi asked about the situation, and he hastily explained the whole story. It turned out that every spring and autumn, vegetable and fruit vendors would collect vegetables and fruits to sell in the city for a profit. These people were also called "old guests". Ma Penghua's nephew was one of these old guests, but he was the kind who didn't have any business licenses and was known as a "black guest". This time, when he came to Chenjiatun to collect celery, he encountered the industrial and commercial law enforcement team. The team members didn't recognize him and wanted to fine him for not having a license. Not only did he not cooperate, but his attitude was also extremely arrogant, and he even physically assaulted the industrial and commercial personnel. In the end, he was arrested by the police station. Director Li was anxious to clear himself of any responsibility: "Secretary Tang, this has nothing to do with me. It's Secretary Liu who said that if I dare to release him privately, I will be held responsible. I...I have no choice but to ask you to explain it to Chen's team..."

  Tang Yi hung up the phone, furrowed his brow and thought for a moment before saying to Chen Ke: "Let's go, go take a look at the health center." It was said that some well-known industrial and commercial law enforcement personnel were seriously injured and staying in the health center. Although he didn't like the young master of the Ma family, he also looked down on Liu Dazhong's methods, and didn't know what he wanted to do. These were all usual tactics used to bully ordinary people, extortion. If they were really seriously injured, why not go to the county hospital?

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  Chen Ke wore a light yellow jacket and light yellow bell-bottom pants, looking youthful and energetic as she walked alongside Tang Yi, chattering away until they entered the clinic and finally calmed down. They went to find Nurse Xia to ask about the situation, and under her guidance, the two of them arrived at the ward area. The clinic only had a few rooms, but it was clean and tidy, and the environment was still quite good.

  Pushing open the door to Ward 2, Tang Yi immediately saw the wounded soldier on the bed, wrapped in bandages like a rice dumpling, with only his eyes exposed. Tang Yi was shocked and strode in quickly. Sitting beside the bed was a young woman with a rosy complexion, wearing a blue floral shirt and pants, dressed in peasant attire. Seeing Tang Yi, she hastily stood up, looking nervous and saying: "Tang... Secretary Tang..."

  Tang Yi knew she must be the girlfriend of the injured business inspector Xiao Chen, and unexpectedly she recognized him, nodding slightly, looking at the wounded man on the hospital bed, his face turned serious, this was not a pretentious look.

  "Xia Xia, is he seriously injured?" Chen Ke asked Nurse Xia Xia who followed her in.

  Xiaohua nodded and said, "Multiple fractures, soft tissue contusions, and a broken nasal bridge..."

  Chen Ke muttered with a sullen face: "This... this is too bullying..." and secretly glanced at Tang Yi's expression.

  "Why don't we go to the county to have a thorough examination?" Tang Yi asked, knowing that the town's equipment was limited and if there was internal bleeding or something, it couldn't be checked here.

  "Hmph, going to the county? Isn't that still up to Ma Penghua?" Liu Dazhong's voice sounded from outside the hospital room door. He walked in with a gloomy face and said coldly to Tang Yi, "It's still your family who has the upper hand. I just made a phone call, and the court doesn't recognize the medical report from the health clinic. It must be proven by a county-level medical institution." Turning to Xiao Chen's loved one, he sighed deeply and said, "Xiao Zhang, I'm really sorry. It seems like this matter is going to be difficult..."

  The peasant woman Xiao Zhang said in a low voice: "It's no good, let it go. We can't afford to offend that kind of person."

  Liu Dazhong's eyes widened, wanting to say something, but remembering the nail he had encountered during today's activity, he finally let out a long sigh and slumped into his chair.

  At this time, the door of the ward was pushed open again. Li Fuchang, the director of the police station, rushed in and saw that both Liu Dazhong and Tang Yi were there. He was taken aback for a moment before hastily saying: "Director Liu, Director Tang, Ma Jianjun has been taken away by people from the county bureau. I couldn't stop them! They also said they want to have Ma Jianjun examined for injuries and are going to accuse Little Chen of hitting him."

  Liu Dazhong suddenly stood up, glaring at Tang Yi with anger, his neck muscles bulging as he loudly demanded: "What do you want? What are you trying to do?"

  Xiao Zhang's face turned pale, and she suddenly knelt down in front of Tang Yi, crying: "Secretary Tang, please, please spare us! We won't report it again, never again!" She had heard from Liu Da Zhong that the Secretary Tang in front of her was in cahoots with those people in the county town.

  Liu Dazhong's voice was so loud that it almost shook the roof: "Tang Yi, are you still a national cadre? Is this still the Communist Party's world? Are you just letting them do as they please?"

  Looking at the peasant woman sobbing at his feet, looking at Liu Dazhong's generous and passionate speech, Tang Yi's heart was filled with mixed emotions. He stood silently for a long time before slowly walking to Liu Dazhong's side and gently embracing him. At this moment, he suddenly felt that the stubborn old man in front of him was lovable beyond measure. His past dislike for him suddenly dissipated like smoke at this moment. Perhaps he had his shortcomings, with the old-fashioned leadership style of drawing a line between good and evil, and the bad habit of forming cliques, but deep down, he had the straightforward and unyielding blood of an old party member flowing through his veins. This kind of blood was the most precious legacy left by our party.

  "Secretary Liu, you also want to plead for Li Wenhe's case, don't you?" Tang Yi whispered with a light smile in Liu Dazhong's ear.

  Liu Dazhong was taken aback by Tang Yi's sudden affection, and after hearing his words, he rolled his eyes and said: "What do you think I want to do? Humph, I still don't believe you're really innocent!" As he spoke, he forcefully pushed Tang Yi away.

  "Secretary Liu, Auntie Zhang, don't worry, this world still belongs to the people, and it's still the Party's world!" Tang Yi swung his arm forcefully, saying categorically, "I'm going to the county now to report the situation to the Secretary of the Politics and Law Committee! If not, I'll find Secretary Xiao! I won't believe it if this good sky can change color!"

  Liu Dazhong stared blankly at Tang Yi, while Chen Ke was beaming with joy, looking at Tang Yi with a smile. He had never let anyone down and was indeed a good cadre. Then he went over to help up Little Zhang and comforted her in her ear: "Don't worry, don't be afraid, Secretary Tang will take care of everything." She didn't know when she started trusting Tang Yi unconditionally.

  "Secretary Liu, I'm leaving the town's matters to you!" Tang Yi said with a smile as he turned and walked out of the hospital room. Chen Ke hurried after him, closely following behind Tang Yi, step by step, just like a little tail.

  "I thought you'd be bullying people with them too." Chen Ke muttered to himself, looking at the tall back of Tang Yi in front of him.

  Tang Yier's ears perked up, and he turned his head with a smile: "What's the fun in bullying honest people? Bullying someone like you is more enjoyable!"

  Chen Ke pouted, looking at Tang Yi's clear and resolute smile, her heart beating rapidly like a drum.