Chapter 20
1 Police Station
Zheng Dongchen arrived at the police station. Gan Wu was eating roast duck.
Gan Wu asked,"Young Master, why are you here? Why don't you eat some?"
Zheng Dongchen: " No, I was just walking around after dinner. I didn't know I was here."
[Gan Wu: It's alright. Do you want me to pour you a glass of water?]
Zheng Dongchen: " I won't drink the water. I suddenly thought of something. Is there any good news about a case recently?"
Gan Wu: " Nothing else. I just heard that a woman committed suicide because she was forced into a marriage. She seemed to be a student." Just like your school.
Zheng Dongchen: " I'm from our school. Why didn't I know? Don't scare me. You don't have to make up such a story to scare me just because I've heard some news."
Gan Wu: " Young Master, it's true. How could I make it up? Even if I could, I wouldn't dare to mess with you." Why don't I ask someone for you?
Zheng Dongchen: " Forget it. Don't ask. I'm not listening."
Li Yan is like home during the day
Li Yanru returned home from school.
Mr. Li said,"Daughter, you're back."
Li Yanru: Yes, Dad, Mom, why did you call me back?
Li Du's mother said,[It's nothing serious?]
Li Yanru: " Then there's still something. You guys talk, I'm listening."
Li Du's mother: " It's about your engagement with the Zhang family two years ago. The Zhang family has been urging you to get married every day. We received the betrothal gift but we had no choice. We waited for you to come back and discuss it."
Li Yanru: " Didn't I say that I'm studying now? I don't want to think about marriage."
Li Du's mother: " The Zhang family is afraid that you'll have a change of heart outside. That's why they're urging you to get married."
Li Yanru: I'm not getting married. Why don't I return the betrothal gift?
Father Li: Retreat? How? The Zhang family is also a local tyrant. If they break off the engagement, they won't be able to look good. Daughter, I think you should marry when you're old enough.
Li Yanru said,"I won't marry you whether you break off the engagement or not."
Mrs. Li: How can this be? Breaking off the engagement is a big matter. Head, discuss with the clan leader and cancel the engagement with the Zhang family.
3. Li Family Patriarch, Jia Bai
The Li Family Greatfather smoked as he filled his pipe.
Greatfather: You said that Yanru wants to break off the engagement?
Father Li: "Yanru refused to marry. I had no choice but to discuss it with the elders in the clan."
Greatfather: " Our Li family is a big family. Ever since the founding ancestor, we have never broken off the engagement. If you want to break off the engagement, not only will you lose face, but even our family will lose face."
Father Li: " But our Yanru won't get married no matter what. We can't force her into a corner and kill her."
Greatfather: Since ancient times, marriage has always been the order of the parents and the words of the matchmaker.
Mr. Li: What should we do if the Zhang family doesn't break off the engagement?
Greatfather: " The children have been spoiled by you. What can we do? There's no emperor now. The world is getting more and more chaotic."
4. The Li Family During the Day
The palanquin of the Zhang family's wedding arrived at the Li family's house.
The guests of the Li family came and went, making it extremely lively.
Mother Li: Where's Yanru? Where is he?
Li family: Yanru is in the attic. She sent us out and cried sadly in the attic.
Matchmaker: It's good to cry. You're crying for your family.
Li Yanru's mother said,"This child is stubborn." (To Mr. Li) You go outside and greet the guests. I'll go up and take a look. I'm still a little worried.
Li Du's father: " Everyone, friends and family, come, come, let's drink."
The Li Family Banquet
Suddenly, a mournful cry came from the banquet. Daughter, why did you take things so hard?
Mother Li: (While greeting the guests, she goes to the attic and knocks on the door) Yanru, open the door, open the door, I have something to tell you.
Li Du's mother muttered,[Why aren't you responding?] Yanru, it's Mom. Open the door for me. (Climbing through the crack of the door to see) Not good, Yan Ru is hanging herself.
Neighbor: Quick, break the door. Knocking on the door.
Li Yanru's mother asked,"Yanru, why did you take it so hard?"
6. White School Corridor
Jiang Fengyun was devastated. Zheng Dongchen stroked his shoulder.
Jiang Fengyun thought,"She's so silly. She's so silly." She did all this for me.
Zheng Dongchen: " She didn't do it for you. She did it for love."
Jiang Fengyun: " If there's anything, you can tell me. Why did you choose to leave in such a way? Why did you leave me alone? What's the point of me living?"
Zheng Dongchen: " Fengyun, you must not think like that. You have to pull yourself together. You still have a lot of things to do." Don't you want to see her one last time?
Jiang Fengyun said,"I want to go to Ma Family Village to see her. I want to go to Ma Family Village."
7. East Morning, Home Late
Zheng Xiaohong: (While sitting at the dining table, he said) Dong Chen is not back yet? Didn't school end long ago?
Dongchen's mother: He's a busy man, just like you. He goes out early and comes back late.
Zheng Xiaohong: Did he go to join in the fun? I heard that a female student in their school hanged herself.
Dong Chen's mother: Why did you hang yourself?
Zheng Xiaohong: It seems that the man forced the marriage, and the woman hung herself if she didn't agree.
Dongchen's mother: No other reason? Could it be that the girl had a boyfriend in school and was unwilling to get married, so she hung herself?
Zheng Xiaohong: How would I know?
Dongjiao: My brother won't get a girlfriend?
Dongjiao's mother,"Little child, what do you know?"
Dongjiao: My brother said that if the world is not peaceful, what should we do?
Zheng Xiaohong,"This kid's tone is not small. That's good. I don't have to worry."
8 Majiaba Village Bai
In the forest, Li Yanru's new grave stood alone. Jiang Fengyun knelt in front of the grave to pay his respects.
Zheng Dongchen, Jiang Lei, Xie Yuhan, Li Liling, and other students stood in front of the grave in silence.
Jiang Fengyun knelt on the ground for a long time.
Zheng Dongchen helped Jiang Fengyun up and patted him on the shoulder before leaving.
9 Military Camp White
Scarface was leisurely sitting on a rocking chair, smoking a cigarette. Swine Fever wanted to say something but stopped.
Scarface: " It's really comfortable for them. Chief of Staff, what's the matter?"
[Swine Fever: Guang 'an County Chief Jiang Zhongxiong and the Guang' an County government officials are hosting a banquet for all the officers of the 20th Army at the county government tonight. How did the division commander arrange it?] Who would go?
Scarface said,"You can arrange the participants."
Swine Fever: Yes, they are treating us for no reason. Will they play any tricks?
Scarface thought,[It's good that they're playing tricks, but I bet they don't have the guts to do so.] He was full.
Spray of Flowers said,[The Chief of Staff's concerns are not without reason. If all of us officers are controlled, the soldiers will be in a state of disunity.]
Scarface: " That makes sense. Let Second Brother lead the troops in the barracks, and we'll bring a company of guards. We'll attend the banquet as usual. Otherwise, Jiang Zhongxiong will think that I'm afraid of him." Did they send over the military expenses?
10 County Government
County Chief Jiang sipped his tea while thinking about the problem.
County Head Jiang: Is Bureau Chief Zheng here?
Secretary Ho: " I saw him enter the government compound. He'll be there soon."
County Chief Jiang: " When Bureau Chief Zheng arrives, bring him directly to my office. Then, close the door. Without my order, no one is allowed to come in."
Secretary Ho: Alright. (Seeing Zheng Xiaohong) Bureau Chief Zheng, the county head is waiting for you.
Zheng Xiaohong: County Head, what's the matter? He hurriedly called me over.
Secretary Ho: Director Zheng, please come in. (Secretary Ho closed the door of the county head's office and exited.)
County Head's Office
County Chief Jiang poured a cup of tea and gestured for Zheng Xiaohong to sit down.
County Head Jiang: " Brother Zheng, come and have some tea. Look, this is Da Hong Pao. My friend brought it over from Zhejiang last year. There aren't many left."
Zheng Xiaohong: Of course, the county head's tea is good. Did you ask me to come here for tea?
County Head Jiang: " Actually, it's not a big deal. It's just that the county government is preparing to invite Scarface to dinner tonight."
Zheng Xiaohong: The police station has also received the notice.
County Head Jiang: I want to talk about the security of the banquet.
Zheng Xiaohong,[Scarface has been adapted. There shouldn't be any problems with the security in the city.]
County Head Jiang: " That's not what I'm talking about. Think about it, Guang 'an County has been ravaged by the Blind Bear in the past. Could it be that Scarface is a good bird?"
Zheng Xiaohong,"What does Chief Jiang mean?"
County Chief Jiang: I don't mean anything. Is it the intention of Commissioner Jia of the Administrative Office?
Zheng Xiaohong: What instructions does Commissioner Jia have?
County Chief Jiang: Commissioner Jia said that if Scarface doesn't change his nature, Guang 'an can handle it on its own.
Zheng Xiaohong: How should he deal with it?
County Head Jiang: " My idea is to hand over Scarface's gun at the banquet. Scarface won't have many people attending the banquet. As long as we take care of Scarface, the rest will be a motley crew."
Zheng Xiaohong,[Scarface will definitely bring his troops to attend the banquet. If we act rashly, won't it be a little risky?]
Magistrate Jiang: You can rest assured that our operation is arranged by the Administrative Office. If anything happens, the Administrative Office will bear the responsibility, but it must be strictly confidential beforehand.
Police Station Bai
Zheng Xiaohong paced back and forth in the office, deep in thought.
Zheng Xiaohong: (voice-over) Why was Jiang Zhongxiong in such a hurry to get rid of Scarface, just because Scarface used to be a bandit? That was unlikely. What was the reason? Judging from Jiang Zhongxiong's usual style of doing things, he definitely didn't have the guts to do so. If it was Commissioner Jia's idea, then it should be possible. What should he do? Should we follow County Chief Jiang's instructions? If this matter succeeded, there would naturally be no harm. However, if it did not succeed, it would offend Scarface to death. It was better to act according to the situation.
13 Memory shots, can be blurred.
Commissioner Jia asked,"Are you worried about the scar-faced bandit?"
County Head Jiang: " I'm really worried. Scarface has been a threat to the area for many years. It can be said that the people are complaining."
Commissioner Jia: " Our Administrative Office is also worried, but there is nothing we can do. However, if Guang 'an has a way to deal with Scarface, the Administrative Office will support you." If you can control the scar-faced bandits, you can also become the commander of the 20th division. At that time, you will have power in the local area and the army.
County Head Jiang: Let me think.
Commissioner Jia: " Think about it carefully. If you can take control of Scarface's Independent Division, I'll give you the position of Deputy Commissioner of Nanchong Administrative Office. You can appoint the officials of Guang 'an, Yuechi, and Wusheng counties. You can do whatever you want."
County Head Jiang: " That's true. If we have a team in our hands, the weight of your words will be different."
Police Station Bai
Zheng Xiaohong: (Call) Inform Liu Xianren to come over. Close the door.
Captain Liu: (Walking into the office and closing the door) Director, you were looking for me.
Zheng Xiaohong,"Inform all the police officers to cancel their break and return to work at the police station to do the security work for tonight's banquet."
Captain Liu: " Chief, it's just a few garrison officers. Is there a need to make such a big fuss?"
Zheng Xiaohong: " County Chief Jiang attached great importance to the reception of the 20th Independent Division of the garrison. At the same time, he asked the sergeant and captain of our police station to accompany the guests and ensure that the guests eat and drink well.
Captain Liu: " What's wrong with the county government? They want us to accompany the guests. When did such a good thing happen to our brothers?"
Zheng Xiaohong: " Stop complaining. Inform the brothers not to be careless and do their best to do security work."
Captain Liu: " Yes, I promise to complete the mission."
15 White School
Jiang Lei: (While packing her bag) Dongchen, will you attend the banquet at the county government office tonight?
Zheng Dongchen: " I'm not qualified to attend any banquet. I heard that the county government is holding a grand banquet to welcome the scar-faced garrison soldiers."
Jiang Lei: Yes, more than 300 people have been invited. Do you want to attend?
Zheng Dongchen: " If I want to go, I can't do this. I don't have a ticket."
Jiang Lei,[I begged Secretary He for two invitations. Why don't you and Xie Yuhan get one each?]
Wang Guowei: " Give me one too. How can you forget about me when there's something good?"
Jiang Lei: " The son of the finance director can't even get a banquet invitation? Isn't it embarrassing?"
Wang Guowei: Why are you biased? Wasn't Zheng Dongchen's father also a police chief?
Zheng Dongchen: " Alright, National Guard, you're annoying." Jiang Lei, give the tickets to Xie Yuhan and Li Liling. National Guard, Jiang Fengyun, and I will find a way to get in."
Jiang Lei: Alright. I heard from the staff of the county government that this time is different from the past. The interrogation is very strict. You should be careful.
Xie Yuhan: " What are you waiting for? The school's parade is about to set off."
Police Station Bai
Zheng Xiaohong: " Xianren, the brothers on duty arrange for them to have an early meal. When Scarface's men enter the county government, you lead your men to surround the county government first. Wait for my order to act. Don't act rashly."
Captain Liu thought, What if Scarface and the others are prepared and we can't do it?
Zheng Xiaohong: " Arrange for them first. We'll act according to the situation. If we really can't do it, we won't do it."
Captain Liu: " Yes, Chief. Don't worry, I'll arrange it."
17 Street White
The teachers and students of the school took to the streets to demonstrate.
Mr. Chen: (shouting slogans) We want democracy, we want freedom.
Zheng Dongchen: " We oppose feudal arranged marriages. We want freedom in love."
President Zhou: We are against the feudal legacy, we are against the warlords. We advocate a new culture and oppose the dregs of feudal culture.
18 County Government
County Chief Jiang stood in front of the window and looked at the parade.
County Head Jiang: What's wrong with the school? Why are they demonstrating at every turn?
Secretary Ho: " County Head, it seems that a female student in the school hanged herself because her family forced her to marry. The students took to the streets to protest."
County Head Jiang: " Just because a student died, you don't want to attend classes and go on a demonstration. What are you talking about?" Go to Director Chen of the Education Bureau and inform the students to come to school earlier.
Secretary Ho: Yes, I'll inform him immediately.
County Head Jiang: " Tell He Mazi that if he affects the banquet tonight, I will remove him from his post."
Secretary Ho: Yes, I'll inform him immediately. Should he inform the police station and send them to the streets to maintain order?
County Chief Jiang: " There's no need to inform the police station. They still have a mission tonight."
Secretary Ho: Yes, I'll inform him immediately. He heard that Scarface's men had already set off from the military camp.
County Head Jiang: You guys have to do a good job of reception.
Secretary Ho: Yes, county head.
19 Street White
Scarface, Spray of Flowers, He Laosi, Stutterer Niu, and the other Independent Division members who were attending the banquet met the parade.
Niu Stutterer: " Look at that student girl. She's so beautiful."
Wang Jiu: " Brother Bull, why don't you ask the division commander to bring one back for you later? How about that?"
Niu stuttered,"You, you, Wang Jiujiu, are you mocking me?"
Wang Jiu: Who ridiculed you?
He Lao Si: Wang Jiu, leave a squad at the city gate to receive us. Don't forget the instructions of the master.
Wang Jiu: Yes, Fourth Brother. Class 3, stay behind.
Spray of Flowers, Fourth Bro, have you arranged for the soldiers to receive us at the city gate?
He Laosi,"Wang Jiu brought a class and stayed behind."
Scarface said,"Alright, let's go."
Afternoon at the gate of the 20th county government
Mr. Wang (currently the deputy head of the county) led a few staff members of the county government to welcome Scarface and his party at the entrance of the county government.
Mr. Wang: Mr. Zhang, it is our county's honor to have you here. I have been welcoming you for a long time. Welcome, welcome.
Scarface said,"Thank you for your hard work, Senator Wang." (In a low voice) Is there anything unusual?
Mr. Wang: (in a low voice) I didn't find anything unusual. County Chief Jiang, the various directors, and government officials were all waiting for Division Commander Zhang's arrival at the government meeting. Commander Zhang, please.
He Laosi: " The guard platoon will follow Division Commander Zhang in. The other guards will spread out and guard the gate."
Soldier Leader: " Everyone, form two rows. Guard platoon, follow me."
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