Right path to power

Fan Yuyan didn't want to make a big deal out of it. She had finally found a boyfriend with a good background like Huang Shulei, and she didn't want to ruin her future "good life" just because she was slapped a few times.

Soon, two police officers arrived on a motorcycle.

To ensure the safety of cultural and tourism projects, the county has set up three police stations along the river.

"What's going on?" two police officers asked as they approached.

"He hit me," Huang Shulei said, pointing at Lin Xiao. "My pants are torn. Arrest this guy right now."

Lin Xiao watched the scene unfold before him without showing any emotion, seeing it as a perfect opportunity to test the work style of the Fuchuan County Public Security Bureau.

"Officer, he's distorting the truth. He was the one who beat this girl in the street. When we tried to stop him, he attacked us instead," Song Wanqing said, stepping forward. "There are so many people here who can testify for us."

"Yes, that's it."

"He did hit that woman."

"Don't wrong innocent people."

"Arrest those who assaulted people, not those who tried to rescue them."

The onlookers voiced their corroboration.

"My girlfriend and I had a fight, what's it to you?" Huang Shulei glared, then turned to Fan Yuyan, "Honey, tell me, did I hit you?"

Fan Yuyan glanced at Huang Shulei, noticing the threat in his eyes. She hesitated for a moment, then stammered in a low voice, "I...we're fine."

Huang Shulei immediately raised his voice: "Did you all hear that? I didn't hit anyone, he hit me! Look, my pants are torn. And my hand is cut too."

He spread his legs wide without regard for his image, revealing his green shorts, and there was indeed a small wound on his palm.

The onlookers burst into laughter, and many took out their phones to take pictures.

Huang Shulei quickly pulled his legs together and said to the police officer, "Officer, this constitutes intentional assault. Arrest him."

The lead police officer approached Lin Xiao: "Hello, please show your ID card and come with us to the police station to cooperate with the investigation."

Lin Xiao said calmly, "I didn't bring my ID card. As for what happened, you can check the surveillance footage to find out. If I remember correctly, there are two cameras around here, and they can both capture this area."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked up and quickly located the surveillance camera.

Huang Shulei saw it too, and his body trembled involuntarily.

"The person involved said they weren't beaten, so why bother checking the surveillance footage? Do outsiders think they know more about the situation than the person involved? There's no need to make things so complicated. Just take them back for questioning and that will clarify things."

At that moment, a loud voice came from outside the crowd.

Then, a middle-aged man quickly walked up to Huang Shulei, bowed slightly and smiled apologetically: "Xiao Lei, why didn't you tell me you were coming to Fuchuan? I could have treated you to a meal."

Huang Shulei said impatiently, "Take care of things here first, then I'll invite you."

The middle-aged man nodded: "In my opinion, someone who beats someone without cause should be detained for half a month... uh..."

As he spoke, he turned around and saw Lin Xiao with a half-smile on her face, and he froze.

He stood there stunned for more than ten seconds before stammering, "County...County Magistrate..."

"Captain Xia, I'd like to ask, when did the traffic police brigade start handling public order disputes? Is this a special assignment given to you by Director Liu?" Lin Xiao's tone was icy.

The visitor was Xia Lichun, the captain of the county traffic police brigade.

Previously, when Ding Junning was in office, he recommended and promoted him to member of the bureau's party committee and captain of the traffic police brigade, and he had always kept a low profile. After Ding Junning's incident, he became even more cautious, and there were no major problems with his daily work, so Lin Xiao and Liu Yun did not pay much attention to him.

He happened to be strolling around the old street today. After receiving Huang Shulei's call, he first informed the police station and then rushed over himself.

Huang Shulei's father is Huang Jingneng, the Party Secretary of Zhenxing District, and his maternal grandfather was a city leader.

Xia Lichun was eager to connect with these connections, hoping they might come in handy someday.

But to his utter surprise, the person who clashed with Huang Xiaolei was Lin Xiao.

Within the Fuchuan Public Security system, Lin Xiao was practically a "god of death."

Although he is no longer in the martial arts world, legends about him still circulate everywhere.

Of course, what Xia Lichun feared most was that if this "god of death" were to uncover his dirty past, it would be an irreversible disaster.

He had sensed something was amiss beforehand, which is why he deliberately kept a low profile. If he were to fall into this trap today, he would be more wronged than Dou E.

"Damn it, how unlucky am I to run into this killing god?" Xia Lichun cursed inwardly.

Despite his deep regret, he could only force a smile, step forward, and bow slightly, saying, "County Magistrate, I was just strolling around nearby when I heard the commotion. I think the matter is quite clear, and there's no need to waste time checking the surveillance footage. The public has discerning eyes; this definitely has nothing to do with you. You were just trying to mediate, and it's not a big deal..."

In just a few seconds, Xia Lichun racked his brains and forced a convincing explanation, admitting that he knew Huang Shulei and that he would advise Huang Xiaolei to communicate and get along better with his girlfriend afterwards.

Lin Xiao listened to him finish speaking with a half-smile, then said coldly, "Captain Xia, you've arrived just in time."

Xia Lichun forced an awkward smile, inwardly lamenting his misfortune. If he had known Lin Xiao was here, he would never have answered Huang Xiaolei's call, no matter what.

The news that Wang Yuanze, the municipal party secretary, would be Lin Xiao's witness at their wedding had already spread. Anyone who wasn't a newcomer to the system should know that in the whole prefecture, this County Chief Lin was someone you couldn't afford to offend.

The key point is that they themselves don't have any dirt on them, and their solid achievements are on the table.

Therefore, people with guilty consciences should stay as far away from each other as possible.

Otherwise, who can guarantee that they will be safe and sound?

Seeing Xia Lichun's embarrassed look, Lin Xiao said again, "Since she's someone you know, then you should give her some advice. It's really shameful for a grown man to hit a woman in the street."

After all, it was just a small matter, and Lin Xiao didn't want to make a big deal out of it.

"Yes, yes, the county magistrate is right to reprimand him. Don't worry, I will definitely give him some advice." Xia Lichun nodded repeatedly.

Watching Lin Xiao and Song Wanqing leave, Xia Lichun grabbed Huang Xiaolei and whispered, "I think we should just let this go. That's Lin Xiao, County Chief Lin..."

"Let it go? You think you can just let it go like that? Let me tell you, this isn't over."

"No, Xiao Lei, listen to me, he's not...."

"I don't want to hear your nonsense! I called you here to help me solve my problem, not for you to lecture me. Besides, so what if he's the county magistrate? Does he think he's so great? I don't believe I can't handle him."

Having lost face in public, Huang Shulei was filled with rage that he couldn't suppress.

He turned to look at Fan Yuyan and found that she was still watching Lin Xiao's departing figure. He raised his hand to slap her again, but fortunately Xia Lichun stopped him firmly.

"You slut, are you two having an affair?"

Fan Yuyan neither offered any explanation nor turned to leave.

In the end, she got into the car with Huang Xiaolei.

At lunchtime, Lin Xiao and his wife found a restaurant to eat at.

"That girl was my ex-girlfriend," Lin Xiao said to Song Wanqing during the meal.

Song Wanqing smiled faintly: "No wonder she looked at you strangely. She's probably regretting it now, isn't she?"

Lin Xiao sighed, "How can I put it? He has terrible taste. How could he have chosen such a scumbag?"

"That's not entirely true. She approached you back then too, but you probably hadn't yet unleashed your full potential. So, I guess I had the best judgment after all."

Lin Xiao smiled and gently scratched Song Wanqing's nose.

"What are you doing? You need to be mindful of your image in public places and not forget your place."

"What? Just because I'm the county magistrate doesn't mean I'm no longer your husband. What's the big deal about these little things between husband and wife?"

"You... I was just trying to be helpful, take it or leave it." Song Wanqing rolled her eyes and continued eating.

Lin Xiao laughed and said, "Alright, alright, a man who doesn't listen to his wife isn't a good man, so I will resolutely obey all of my wife's instructions."

"Can't you eat properly? If you keep fooling around like this, you'll be kneeling on a washboard when we get home."

"It can't be that bad,"

The two continued eating, with Song Wanqing occasionally putting food on Lin Xiao's plate, while Lin Xiao reached out to help her put her loose hair back up.

This scene drew envious glances from many people nearby.

After wandering around the neighborhood for a while, the couple set off towards their hometown in Fengshan.

As the two had agreed beforehand, Song Wanqing would come to Fuchuan to see Lin Xiao every Friday after get off work, and then they would go back to their hometown in Fengshan for dinner. They would stay in their hometown on Saturday and return to their small home in the city on Sunday morning.

Of course, if overtime is required, other arrangements will have to be made.

For Song Wanqing, being a good wife and being a good daughter-in-law are equally important.

Although she was born into the Song family and was pampered since childhood, she never took advantage of her privileges. She and Lin Xiao were in love and she treated her parents-in-law with great respect.

This is due to both her family background and her personal charm.

Therefore, Lin Xiao is extremely fortunate!