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

Chapter 248 That's a hero!

Remembering that Wang Fucheng and Wang Zhong had both told him to take good care of Wang Chengpeng, Wang Hai hesitated for a moment before finally nodding slowly.

After all, Wang Chengpeng was right; he could run away, but he couldn't hide.

In a place where it's impossible to move an inch without a letter of introduction, how could such a large family simply vanish into thin air?

Even so, Wang Hai was still somewhat worried and said, "I must say:"

"Comrade Wang, you can go back and rest first, but don't go too far."

"As you know, this involves a death, and we may need your cooperation in inquiring about the situation at any time."

"You might even face some penalties if you go too far."

Nodding, Wang Chengpeng said, "Of course."

"If I really went too far, I will take responsibility for whatever consequences I am given."

"As long as my family is safe and sound, I think it's all worth it."

As he said this, Wang Chengpeng staggered to his feet and slowly walked back the way he came.

Even though he was strong and healthy, he was exhausted by this point in time.

However, just as Wang Chengpeng had taken a few steps, Wang Hai's voice came from behind him again, asking:

"Comrade Wang, may I ask you a question?"

"Can you tell me why you chased the bandits for so long? Under normal circumstances, it would be safer to stay put and wait."

“Once it’s daylight, even the most arrogant bandits won’t dare to cause any more trouble.”

Wang Chengpeng: ...? ? ?
He really wanted to say that he was in a very inconvenient situation right now, but since Wang Hai had already brought it up, he didn't mind saying it and immediately asked in return:

"Captain Wang, do you want to hear the truth or a lie?"

Seeing Wang Hai's confused expression, Wang Chengpeng burst into laughter and said to himself:
"The lie is that I couldn't stand seeing such a dangerous bandit roaming around the village, and I also happened to have a hunting rifle on hand. In a moment of impulse, I acted rashly."

"After all, letting such vicious bandits run rampant could lead to them harming others, which would be an extremely bad thing."

"As for the truth?"

"Since this bandit intends to kill my whole family, how could I possibly let him leave Wangjia Village alive?"

By the end, Wang Chengpeng's tone had turned cold, a stark contrast to his usual gentle and refined manner.

However, it was precisely these words that made Wang Hai feel Wang Chengpeng's fighting spirit.

He suddenly understood Wang Chengpeng's seemingly irrational behavior. If someone really dared to lay a hand on his family, he might also pick up a weapon and chase after them if the situation allowed.
Dozens of shots?
If bullets and the law allowed, he felt that even a hundred shots wouldn't be enough to vent his anger.

The logic is sound, but very few people actually dare to pick up a gun and fight back.

These are armed bandits; no one would want to avoid them, and it's only natural that no one would dare to make a move.

Thinking this, Wang Hai couldn't help but sigh. No wonder Wang Fucheng and Wang Zhong both told him to get along well with Wang Chengpeng. This young man in front of him was indeed quite extraordinary.

However, just as Wang Hai was about to react and say a few nice words to Wang Chengpeng, he found that Wang Chengpeng had already disappeared.

What he needs to do now is go home and make sure his family is alright. He doesn't have time to get entangled with Wang Hai here.

But by the time Wang Hai realized what was happening and tried to say something to Wang Chengpeng, he found that Wang Chengpeng had already disappeared.

The speed was so fast that Wang Hai even wondered if Wang Chengpeng had said that on purpose, to catch him off guard and leave him no time to continue entangled with him.

Smelling the pungent stench of blood in the air, Wang Hai sighed and said:
"What on earth is going on? First it was the police station, then the Revolutionary Committee, and now even a murder case has come out."

"I've found that anything involving Wang Chengpeng is never a trivial matter."

"However, I think this person is surprisingly upright. None of these things happened to him, so he is worth befriending."

"It's hard to say whether having such a person in Wangjia Village is a good thing or a bad thing."

……

It must be said that a murder occurring in a village is a major event.

Upon receiving the report, Hetian Town immediately dispatched several police officers to handle the matter.

As the former militia captain of Wangjia Village, Wang Zhong was naturally among them.

Since the two militiamen who came to report the case did not know the specifics, they only said that they heard gunshots and that Wang Hai said someone had died. The police could only go to the farmland to check under their guidance.

The police station responded quickly, and soon four officers arrived at the farmland under the guidance of the militiamen.

Looking at Wang Hai, who was waiting by his side, Wang Zhongxia frowned and asked for details, saying:
"Wang Hai, what exactly is going on?"

"I've noticed that ever since I entrusted Wangjia Village to your care, all sorts of monsters and demons have started to appear."

Faced with Wang Zhong's complaints, Wang Hai had no choice but to speak out, saying:

“I rushed over as soon as I heard the gunshots, but things have already turned out this way, and there’s nothing I can do.”

"When I arrived, I found Comrade Wang sitting here resting, as if he was waiting for me to handle this matter."

"..."

"That's roughly the situation. If you need Comrade Wang's cooperation, I can take you to his house right now."

Wang Hai's account was entirely based on Wang Chengpeng's explanation, which naturally contained some omissions. At the very least, Wang Chengpeng did not mention the pistol or the small yellow croaker.

However, this is also very easy to explain.

It's several kilometers from Wang Chengpeng's house to this field of crops. It's not entirely impossible that something could happen along the way, like losing his pistol.

Listening to Wang Hai's story, Wang Zhong felt completely overwhelmed.

Wang Chengpeng is as extraordinary as ever, quietly accomplishing such a great feat once again.

As for whether Wang Chengpeng's statement is true, an investigation is needed to determine that.

However, since the two men knew Wang Chengpeng and were from the same village, they naturally did not suspect that Wang Chengpeng had a motive to kill.

But the police officers who followed didn't share this view. One officer, Xu Le, immediately frowned and said:

"Your Wangjia Village actually produced a murderer?"

Upon hearing Xu Le's words, Wang Hai immediately became displeased and said:
"What murderer? This matter hasn't been determined yet, officer, please don't make things up."

"Do you know how many hearts you can chill with just a casual remark?" "Do you really think Comrade Wang is some kind of bloodthirsty person, which is why he relentlessly chased us here?"

"If he hadn't been afraid that the bandits would harm other people in the village, he wouldn't have needed to go to such lengths."

"Those were armed bandits. Comrade Wang rushed out without any protection, carrying only a dog, and you're going to frame him for murder?"

Xu Le pursed his lips, clearly unconvinced by Wang Hai's words.

However, he knew he had just said the wrong thing and shouldn't have made a hasty judgment when the situation was unclear, so he didn't stubbornly continue to argue.

Just as the two were having a minor disagreement, they heard a gasp from the fields.

When encountering such a case, the first thing to do is naturally to check on the deceased's condition.

That's why Yue Zhiyong went to the fields immediately to check on Bi Jun's condition.

However, it was this one look that made Yue Zhiyong's scalp tingle.

Although Bi Jun was hit by several bullets, including on his face, his general appearance could still be vaguely discerned.

That's why Yue Zhiyong felt that Bi Jun looked very familiar at first glance.

Upon closer inspection, he exclaimed in surprise, saying:
"Everyone come and take a look. This person looks very familiar to me. He seems to be a wanted criminal who has committed crimes in multiple provinces."

This was a major event, and even Yue Zhiyong dared not make a hasty judgment, which is why he invited everyone to come and see.

A wanted criminal? Or a wanted criminal who has committed crimes in multiple provinces? Isn't this just a freebie?

The remaining police officers couldn't hold back any longer and rushed over to examine Bi Jun's body from head to toe.

Identifying wanted criminals is a required course for almost every police officer.

That's thanks to his walking skills; nobody wants it to slip away from them for no reason.

That's why everyone quickly recognized Bi Jun's identity, especially Xu Le, who said with absolute certainty:
"This man should be called Bi Jun, and he has quite a criminal record."

"I happened to be looking at the information on wanted criminals when I was on night shift, so it left a very deep impression on me."

“I would recognize him even if he were ashes. This face that looks like a kind old man is his biggest disguise.”

"Don't be fooled by this face. Bi Jun has committed many massacres of entire families. On one occasion, he was so heartless that he killed the whole family of the person who kindly treated him. Calling him a beast would be an understatement."

"Given his vengeful nature, he will never let this go after failing to take action and suffering such a great loss."

But after saying that, Xu Le seemed to realize something, and his face turned bright red.

He had previously looked down on Wang Hai and Wang Chengpeng.

After all, who is so brave as to dare to pursue such a vicious criminal? This must be an excuse for Wang Hai, the militia captain, to protect the villagers of his own village.

Then, when Bi Jun's assessment came out, he realized how terribly wrong he had been.

If Wang Chengpeng hadn't pursued them, and Bi Jun had managed to escape by hiding in the fields, countless people in Wangjia Village would have suffered.

Wang Chengpeng is not a murderer at all; he is clearly a hero who saved the villagers from disaster!

Since Yue Zhiyong and another policeman were investigating the situation in the field at the time, they didn't hear Xu Le's outrageous remarks and immediately echoed him:
"Xu Le, you're right."

"I never expected Bi Jun to have wandered all the way to our area. It's a relief that such a person is dead."

"Thanks to Comrade Wang, we have also gained a tremendous amount of credit this time."

"A hero! Comrade Wang is absolutely a hero!"

How could he slander such a hero as a murderer?
Not only that, but I also have to take credit for this hero's work without any benefit. I deserve to die!

Upon thinking of this, Xu Le's face turned as red as if it could bleed.

Fortunately, he wasn't one to deny things stubbornly, and immediately admitted his mistake, saying:
"That's right, Comrade Wang is a hero."

"Captain Wang, I apologize for what I just said."

"I should not speak casually without verifying the facts, and I should not slander such a great hero who rid the people of harm."

Although Xu Le apologized and showed remorse, Wang Hai had no intention of letting him off so easily, and said irritably:
"Apologize? What's the point of you apologizing to me?"

"If you really want to apologize, then go and apologize to Comrade Wang in person."

At this point, Wang Hai felt a bit scared. Fortunately, he remembered Wang Fucheng and Wang Zhong's instructions and didn't do anything too outrageous to Wang Chengpeng, otherwise his fate wouldn't have been much better.

That was a hero who killed a vicious wanted criminal and protected the village.
If I dared to do anything to him, the people of Wangjia Village would probably drown him with their spit.

Wang Zhong then stepped in to smooth things over, saying:

"Indeed, an apology should be made, and a personal apology should be made to Comrade Wang."

"However, I've had a question since just now: where did Comrade Wang go? I remember when I came to report the case, I said that Comrade Wang was with you, Captain Wang."

At this point, Wang Hai proudly raised his head and said, "Then Comrade Wang is naturally going home to rest."

"This man is a vicious and wanted criminal. Do you really think Comrade Wang can take him down without lifting a finger?"

"He also put in a lot of effort to rid our Wangjia Village of a scourge."

"But he was exhausted himself. When I arrived, I saw him sitting on the ground resting, so I agreed to his request to go home and rest."

"It just so happens that we need to investigate this matter at Comrade Wang's house. We can apologize on the way."

Besides Wang Chengpeng, a hero, Wang Hai was also very proud and influential in the village under his jurisdiction.

The others naturally had no objection to Wang Hai's arrangement and nodded in agreement, thus finalizing the trip to Wang Chengpeng's house.

However, Bi Jun's body could not be ignored, so a policeman and a militiaman were left to guard it, while another militiaman went to the police station to continue calling for reinforcements.

Such a big matter is not something that four police officers can easily handle.

……

Just as they were all rushing to Wang Chengpeng's house, Wang Chengpeng finally returned to his own yard.

Since there was no need to search for the bandits' scent, and it was already broad daylight, Wang Chengpeng's return journey took much less time than his journey there.

Hearing Xiao Jin's welcoming calls, Wang Chengpeng breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Since Xiao Jin is still so energetic, it naturally proves that her family is also safe and sound.

(End of this chapter)