Era: Starting with the struggle to refuse being taken advantage of

Chapter 184 Capture Operation
Wang Chengpeng suddenly called out to Fan Guocheng, naturally because he had something to do.

Pointing to Wang Zhong standing behind him, Wang Chengpeng smiled and said:
"It's getting late, and I imagine there aren't many police officers at the police station on duty."

"My cousin is quite capable; catching petty thieves is a piece of cake for him."

"If Comrade Fan doesn't mind, why not bring him along? He might come in handy."

Turning to look at Wang Zhong, who was standing ramrod straight, Fan Guocheng hesitated for a moment before agreeing.

As the militia captain of Wangjia Village, Wang Zhong is a man of strict self-discipline, and in terms of combat effectiveness, he may even be stronger than himself.

In addition, there was indeed a shortage of manpower at this time, so he immediately spoke up:

"Alright, then I'll temporarily requisition the militia captain from your Wangjia Village."

"More people means more strength, and they will always be of some use."

Having obtained Wang Chengpeng's intelligence, Fan Guocheng could be said to owe Wang Chengpeng a favor.

In addition, since he did need manpower and was familiar with Wang Zhong and trusted his character, Fan Guocheng readily agreed.

Faced with Wang Chengpeng's sudden arrangement, Wang Zhong subconsciously frowned.

His mission here tonight was to accompany Wang Chengpeng, so naturally he didn't want any unforeseen complications.

Little did he know that Wang Chengpeng seemed to have read his mind and said:
"You go ahead and don't worry about me."

"After you leave, just lock the office door. I can rest more comfortably by myself."

"To be honest, I'm still not used to having someone watching me all the time."

Before Wang Zhong could hesitate, Fan Guocheng pulled him aside and said:
"This is a police station. Are you worried that your cousin will get into trouble here?"

"Don't worry, I don't have a key here, so no one else can open my office door."

Only after the office door was locked did Fan Guocheng pat Wang Zhong's arm again and say:

"Comrade Wang, you are really lucky to have such a cousin who takes care of you."

"Don't think this is just a simple favor; it's a tremendous good thing."

"If we could get a share of the credit, perhaps the thing your father has always wanted to do would finally come to fruition."

What Wang Fucheng always wanted to do was, of course, to secure a better future for his two sons.

The militia captain may seem glamorous, but in reality, he is just a local armed force that doesn't leave the village to work. Outside the village, not many people will respect him.

That is why Wang Fucheng has always wanted to help Wang Zhong find a good job in town, and the police station is a key target of his attention.

Given Wang Zhong's personality, he might not necessarily fare well in other organizations or companies.

It's a pity that without outstanding achievements, it's almost impossible to rise from militia captain to police officer overnight.

Unexpectedly, Wang Fucheng, who only brought Wang Zhong to help Wang Chengpeng out, encountered something he had never dared to dream of before.

Wang Zhong then belatedly realized why Wang Chengpeng had insisted on him going along, and said in a deep voice:
"My cousin is extremely intelligent, incredibly upright, and treats his family members exceptionally well."

"Comrade Fan, believe me, my cousin would never do anything bad."

Fan Guocheng glanced at Wang Zhong with disappointment, not expecting that Wang Zhong would not only fail to seize the opportunity to show off, but would instead plead for Wang Chengpeng.

With a sigh, Fan Guocheng said, "You really are stubborn."

"It just so happens that what happened tonight is also related to your cousin. Do a good job, and your cousin will be released sooner."

"Alright, now's not the time for idle chatter, we need to get there as soon as possible."

……

It has to be said that Wang Chengpeng is truly skilled and daring. If an ordinary person were in his position, they would probably be restless and unable to eat or sleep.

He, however, was quite relaxed and actually slept on the bench all night.

As time went by, bursts of noise gradually came from outside the door, clearly indicating that people had started working and were getting busy.

As the noise grew louder, the office door was finally opened, revealing Fan Guocheng's slightly anxious face.

Fan Guocheng looked completely different from when he set off. He was covered in dirt and had several wounds that had stopped bleeding.

Most importantly, Wang Zhong, who had originally left with Fan Guocheng, has disappeared without a trace.

Before Wang Chengpeng could even ask, Fan Guocheng spoke up, saying:
"The matter is clear, and it has nothing to do with those of you who helped. You can leave now if you want."

"If you're going back to Wangjia Village, please pass on a message to Wang Fucheng on your way. His son is currently recovering in the hospital. Please try to visit him when you have time."

At this point, Fan Guocheng's expression suddenly turned extremely angry, and he said:
"These people are truly lawless. Not only did they put up a stubborn resistance, but they also injured several of our people."

"If we hadn't used our real weapons at the end, we might not have been able to end the battle so quickly."

"Don't worry too much. Wang Zhong only broke a few ribs. He'll recover completely after resting in the hospital for a while."

"To be honest, I'm ashamed to say that if I hadn't been so blinded by the credit, Brother Wang wouldn't have been injured while saving me."

"However, sometimes getting injured isn't necessarily a bad thing. At least Brother Wang's job as a policeman is basically secure."

"I should have done this myself, but unfortunately, things haven't been fully resolved tonight, so I can only visit Brother Wang later."

After saying that, Fan Guocheng turned around and quickly blended into the busy crowd in front of him.

Wang Chengpeng, who had regained his freedom, showed no joy on his face, only deep self-reproach.

This time, he failed to consider things carefully, only seeing the potential benefits while ignoring the risks involved.

He would truly regret it if something happened to his cousin because of this.

With that in mind, Wang Chengpeng wasn't in a hurry to return to Wangjia Village and decided to go to the hospital first.

However, before that, he naturally needed to meet up with his parents to prevent them from continuing to worry about him.

After briefly recounting the cause and course of events, Wang Chengpeng blamed himself:
"This time I didn't think things through properly, and my good intentions backfired, so I plan to go to the hospital to see my cousin."

"But it's equally important to go back and inform Uncle Wang, so I think you two should go back first and inform Uncle Wang while you're at it."

Although they concealed their key role in the matter, Wang Tieshan and Liu Chunhua were still taken aback by the ups and downs of last night.

They felt even more guilty after hearing that Wang Zhong was injured.

Liu Chunhua, in particular, immediately expressed her desire to stay and take care of Wang Zhong.

If it weren't for the need for someone to go back and report the news, Wang Tieshan would have even planned to stay.

After buying some steamed buns, fried dough sticks, and soy milk at the state-run restaurant, along with some fruit, the two of them, carrying large and small bags, soon saw Wang Zhong, who was wrapped up tightly, at the hospital. Upon seeing the two, Wang Zhong was about to get up to greet them, but he accidentally aggravated his wounds, wincing in pain.

With a sigh, Wang Chengpeng rushed over and used his right hand to subdue Wang Zhong, who was still trying to get up, saying:

"You are a patient now, so rest well and don't move around."

"This whole thing is my fault. If it weren't for my unreliable advice, you wouldn't have gotten so badly injured."

"Don't worry, I will help take care of you until you are discharged from the hospital. This is what I owe you."

After saying that, Wang Chengpeng handed over the breakfast he had bought, saying:

"You must be hungry after a busy night."

"I didn't know what you liked to eat, so I bought a little of everything. You can eat whatever you like."

Little did they know that Wang Zhong had no intention of paying attention to breakfast at all. His eyes were fixed intently on Wang Chengpeng as he said:
"You really are very capable; you managed to suppress me so much just by being single that I couldn't move."

"Although I was slightly injured, it's something that most people could never do."

Wang Chengpeng: ...? ? ?
He felt that Wang Zhong and Zhu Hong should get along well, since they both seemed a bit dim-witted when they talked.

With such severe injuries, is this the time to talk about how strong you are?

Fortunately, Liu Chunhua was also there. Feeling sorry for him, she put the steamed bun directly to Wang Zhong's mouth and said:
"Captain Wang, may I presume to call you nephew?"

"You're injured now, this isn't the time to overthink things. You should eat well and rest properly."

"Eat this bun first, you'll need to be full to have the energy to recover."

The aroma of freshly baked meat buns is irresistible; even the soft bun skin cannot contain the enticing fragrance inside.

After a busy night, Wang Zhong, who was already starving, couldn't resist the aroma and his stomach started to rumble in protest.

Wang Zhong blushed and grumbled, "You are my elder, so why are you being so presumptuous?"

"Okay, let's eat the steamed buns first, and put everything else aside for now."

Judging from Wang Zhong's large size, he didn't seem like someone who couldn't eat. He quickly finished his packed breakfast and then lay down on the bed to continue resting.

During this time, they inquired with the doctor about the situation and learned that Wang Zhongjing would recover after a period of rest, which finally put their minds at ease.

Wangjia Village is relatively close to Hetian Town, and before long, Wang Tieshan arrived with Wang Fucheng and his wife.

Cheng Xiuying tenderly stroked Wang Zhong's face and murmured:

"Son, you just came to help out, how did you end up hurt like this?"

Wang Fucheng tugged at Cheng Xiuying impatiently and scolded, "What do you know, you woman?"

"Since your son only suffered a minor injury, don't worry about it too much. You can stay and help take care of him."

After saying this, Wang Fucheng turned to look at the uneasy Wang Tieshan and Liu Chunhua, and said:
"You two shouldn't blame yourselves. This has nothing to do with you. It's just that this brat underestimated his own strength and got hurt."

"You guys go back first. Xiuying and I are more than enough to keep an eye on things here. There's no need for so many people to come."

At this moment, Wang Zhong, who was lying in the hospital bed, also spoke up in support:

"Yes, yes, you should all go back. It's really making me feel stuffy with so many people staying in the ward."

"It's just that this is a single room; otherwise, there probably wouldn't be enough room for so many people to stand in."

Wang Zhong was injured while working for the police station, mainly because he was saving Fan Guocheng, which is why he was given a private room.

Even so, it still felt a little crowded with five people standing there.

Although what Wang Fucheng's family said made a lot of sense, there are many things that don't necessarily need to be implemented just because they make sense.

They exchanged a glance, and both Wang Tieshan and Liu Chunhua saw affirmation in each other's eyes; they still wanted to stay.

But before they could even speak, Wang Chengpeng spoke up first, saying:

“Father, Mother, you both have your own things to do, and standing here isn’t a solution.”

"Why don't you go back first? I'll look after things here."

"I'm the only free person in the family. As long as there are books, what's wrong with me just sitting there?"

“If you really feel bad about it, go back and make some chicken soup or something and send it over. That would be better than everyone staying here doing this kind of formalism.”

"By the way, isn't my little sister taking her entrance exam today? Aren't you worried at all?"

"And what about the work points from the team? Don't you earn those?"

"Don't worry, I'm here, nothing will happen."

"If you're really worried, you can come anytime since we have bicycles and live nearby."

Wang Fucheng immediately chimed in, "That's right, cousin and cousin's wife, you should hurry back and take care of the house."

"Zhong'er's injury has nothing to do with you. It's already more than enough that you've been considerate enough to leave a young man to help us, since we're two old men and not strong enough."

"You should go back first. The three of us are more than enough to keep an eye on things here."

After much persuasion, the three of them finally managed to convince Wang Tieshan and Liu Chunhua to go back.

Even so, before leaving, they still left Wang Chengpeng fifty yuan and instructed him to take good care of Wang Zhong in the days to come.

Wang Chengpeng readily agreed to his parents' requests, as he never hesitated to spend money where necessary.

As soon as the two left, Wang Fucheng couldn't wait to express his gratitude to Wang Chengpeng, saying:
"Nephew, this time it really is thanks to you, otherwise my son would not have had the opportunity to get such credit."

"I heard it was a very lively night. With such a contribution, it's almost certain that Zhong'er will become a police officer."

Only then did Cheng Xiuying belatedly realize that Wang Zhong, though seemingly injured, had actually gained a tremendous opportunity.

They had been trying to help Wang Zhong find a better job, but no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't get one. They never expected to achieve their goal so easily through this method.

Not to mention hints, Fan Guocheng had practically made it clear to Wang Zhong, who had saved his life, that the latter would definitely be able to work at the police station.

Wang Zhong is already outstanding, and with his experience as a militia captain, he should be able to pass the entry test with ease.

Thinking this, Cheng Xiuying also expressed her gratitude, saying, "It's all thanks to my nephew's ability that he accomplished something we could never have dreamed of so easily."

Faced with their gratitude, Wang Chengpeng remained very modest, saying:
“I didn’t do anything in this whole thing. If it weren’t for my cousin’s abilities, I wouldn’t have been able to gain Comrade Fan’s favor.”

"It's only because my cousin didn't get into trouble, otherwise I'm afraid I would regret it for the rest of my life."

(End of this chapter)