Reborn as a Noble's Son-Chapter 842 - 798 Violent Law Enforcement

Chapter 842: Chapter 798 Violent Law Enforcement

Chapter 842 -798 Violent Law Enforcement

Nie Zhenbang’s tone, demeanor, and dress, as well as his extraordinary composure, stunned the local folk as soon as he appeared.

In folk wisdom, there is a saying: officials bear the semblance of office. This crude saying holds true. As government civil servants and leading cadres, they naturally develop a certain imposing presence in their duties, known colloquially as officialdom’s authority.

As Nie Zhenbang’s voice faded, the scene fell silent, utterly quiet. The previously bustling night market instantly calmed down, and all eyes turned to Nie Zhenbang.

Captain Hu, also sizing up Nie Zhenbang, saw a middle-aged man before him, no, to be precise, a man of middle to young age. The aura and pressure emanating from him made one’s heart tremble. Even facing a bureau chief, one would not feel this level of imposing presence.

What kind of leadership position does this man hold? A district head? A city leader? As soon as this thought entered Captain Hu’s mind, he immediately shook his head, dismissing this crazy idea. He was familiar with district leaders; this man could not be one of them. City leaders? He also had no recollection of this person.

Could it be that he wasn’t a leadership cadre but instead a somewhat wealthy businessman? Captain Hu quickly confirmed this thought.

Once Captain Hu had made this determination in his heart, his own confidence surged. No matter what kind of businessman, no matter how wealthy, it’s just a businessman after all. What could they possibly do to him? He too had confidence and connections.

Looking at Nie Zhenbang, his gaze filled with disdain, Captain Hu stepped forward and asked sternly, “What rules? What documents?”

“I’ll tell you, the government rules, the city’s documents specify that this area is a late-night food spot. According to the documents from the city government, the urban construction bureau, and the city management bureau, any business operating here must pay a sanitation and cleaning fee every month. That’s the basis.”

Having said this, Captain Hu gave Nie Zhenbang a look and continued sternly, “Who are you, and what right do you have to interfere in this matter? Where are you from?”

Captain Hu’s words were filled with the rough aura of the streets, as if someone like Captain Hu, although a civil servant, was no different from the average person in society as one of the grassroots.

His words mainly aimed to probe Nie Zhenbang’s identity and background, ultimately to find out what business Nie Zhenbang was in, and then? Naturally, it was for future reprisal.

Hearing Captain Hu’s words, Nie Zhenbang frowned and said in a deep voice, “Crude speech, a perfect image of a street thug. Right now, I’m truly doubting how someone like you could have joined the national team. Where am I from? I’m from Bashu, and I follow Director Shen.”

In making this statement, Nie Zhenbang was indeed not lying. As the governor, he was the leading figure in the Bashu Provincial Government, truly rooted in Bashu. As an official of provincial-ministerial rank, his direct leadership was the central government, indeed following Director Shen. Factions considered, Nie Zhenbang was also affiliated with Director Shen. This was the truth.

However, sometimes the truth is not believed. To Captain Hu’s ears, Nie Zhenbang’s words did not sound like the truth. They sounded like a mockery.

Captain Hu’s face darkened, and he and several city managers laughed arrogantly. His expression turned fierce as he glared at Nie Zhenbang and said, “From Bashu? Following Director Shen? Kid, who are you kidding? I’m also from Bashu; we all follow Director Shen. You must be mocking me.”

With that, Captain Hu turned to Mrs. Feng and said, “Old woman, don’t blame me for not showing you respect. Today, because of your business, how can I continue to operate in this area? I’m telling you, you’re no longer allowed to run your stand, not even if you pay. You want to operate? Bring your individual business license, tax registration certificate, and health permit. Otherwise, don’t even think about it, not for a thousand a month, not even ten thousand.”

These words made Mrs. Feng collapse. Her snack stand was the lifeline for her family’s survival. Although it was tough, tiring, and humiliating before, at least there was a way to survive. Now? Captain Hu’s words had completely cut off that lifeline.

At this moment, Mrs. Feng crawled to Captain Hu’s feet, pleading, “Captain Hu, please, I can’t survive without this stand. Please show us, an orphan and widow, a way to live. Have mercy.”

Mrs. Feng then turned to Nie Zhenbang and Yang Anna and said, “Girl, sir, I’m begging you, don’t get involved anymore. It’s all my fault for not paying the sanitation fee.”

Seeing this, Nie Zhenbang felt a mix of heartache, anger, and guilt. As the head of a province, to have such events occur under his governance was a failure. To ensure that the people live in peace and contentment, and to have well-fed and well-clothed citizens, these had always been his goals. To benefit a region during one’s tenure was his duty. “To establish a mandate for the people and to forge peace for all generations” was the inscription Director Shen had given him.

Now it was clear, he was far from deserving. Nie Zhenbang didn’t need to speak; Yang Anna had already stepped forward, helping Mrs. Feng to stand. Mrs. Feng appeared quite dirty and her clothes were smeared with condiments, emitting a pungent smell, but Yang Anna didn’t mind. She took out a packet of tissues and began to wipe Mrs. Feng’s face, comforting her, “Madam, don’t worry, there will be justice in this matter. This isn’t the old society. Such tyrannical officials will not be tolerated.”

As his words fell, Captain Hu was instantly provoked and shouted angrily, “Liu Zi, confiscate the old woman’s stall. Drag it away.”

Upon the command, several lackeys immediately came forward and, with a flurry of blows, directly smashed Mrs. Feng’s stall. The speed was so fast that Nie Zhenbang didn’t even have time to react.

Seeing the helpless look in Mrs. Feng’s eyes, Nie Zhenbang was completely enraged. Under the bright heavens and on his own watch, such things were still happening. This was the greatest irony and insult to himself. What was the use of good economic development? If the dignity and survival of vulnerable social groups remained unimproved, everything was vain.

He rushed forward; Nie Zhenbang’s strength was not something those amateurs could match. With one hand each, he flung those people far away.

Towards Captain Hu, Nie Zhenbang advanced as well. He did not engage in any obvious beating motions. As the governor, Nie Zhenbang was aware of that much. If he were seen physically attacking, then he would be in the wrong. By that time, others would not be afraid to go against him, the barefooted not fearing the shod. If there were any manipulators behind this, and it got out, the governor beating an ordinary worker—then he would indeed be skinned alive, if not worse.

However, pushing these people away was a different matter; doing so could be seen as preventing violent law enforcement. Approaching Captain Hu, with a push from his shoulders, he sent Captain Hu stumbling back several steps.

At this moment, Captain Hu, looking at Nie Zhenbang, shouted angrily, “You dare to hit me? Do you know what you’re doing? This is violent resistance to the law.”

Nie Zhenbang sneered coldly and said in a deep voice, “Hit you? Who saw me hit you? I didn’t lay a finger on you. You’re not worthy of being hit by me. Don’t flatter yourself.”

At this point, Captain Hu was so furious he was practically fuming, extreme anger turning into laughter. He said viciously, “Good, good, good lad, I really want to see how long you can keep up this arrogance, and I hope you can stay this confident afterward. Liu Zi, call the police station immediately. Say there’s a troublemaker violently resisting the law in the night food street, opposing the government. Have them send support over.”

Watching this unfold, Nie Zhenbang remained utterly indifferent. What more could happen? In his more than ten years of political career, he had survived all kinds of dangers. In Ludong, in that county town where even guns were drawn, what of it? He was still fine.

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Now, he was still in Tianfu City, in the capital of Bashu Province, surrounded by so many people; Nie Zhenbang did not believe they could frame him. Under the clear heavens and the bright sun, Nie Zhenbang was eager to see the extent of corruption and darkness among these people, to see what kind of characters they had become.

Covering up for each other, these urban management officers would definitely not have dared to be so arrogant without the police’s support. Now, he wasn’t afraid of them calling for backup; he wanted them to do exactly that. It would be the perfect opportunity to settle all scores together.

However, going unprepared was not Nie Zhenbang’s style now that he was governor. If these people really took him to the police station, even if he were released afterward, his reputation would certainly suffer.

After pausing for a moment, Nie Zhenbang turned to An Na and whispered, “An Na, call Ju Peng and let him notify Huang Jin, Hou Wenkui, and Tang Bingquan about our situation here.”

Without saying much, as the wife of the governor with such a family background, Yang Anna knew what to do.

In less than ten minutes, the sound of a police siren came from the outskirts of the crowd, and in the line of sight, a small police car parked nearby. From the vehicle, three or four uniformed police officers pushed through the crowd and entered.

After looking around the scene, their gaze finally settled on Captain Hu, and they asked in a deep voice, “Old Hu, what happened here? Who’s violently resisting the law? Did someone turn the world upside down or what?”

No need for cover-ups with these sorts of situations—these people seemed seasoned in their misdeeds. Right from the start, they pinned a crime on Nie Zhenbang.

Looking at them, Nie Zhenbang did not show a pleasant face and said sternly, “Comrade, you should speak with evidence. You can’t just say whatever you want.”

The leading police officer frowned at Nie Zhenbang’s words and said sternly, “You’re the one resisting violently, aren’t you? Come with us. Speak clearly at the police station about what happened.”

At this point, Nie Zhenbang sneered disdainfully. He said in a deep voice, “Humph, violent resistance to the law—that’s quite the accusation. Inverting right and wrong, misrepresenting facts—you’re quite adept at that. Which eye of yours saw me resisting violently? What if I don’t go?” (