Chapter 106: Someone You Can't Afford to Offend!
"Ma Zifeng, have you lost your mind? My husband told you to arrest him! Why are you bowing to him?"
Zhang Yueqin called out dissatisfied, still unaware that something was amiss, as domineering as ever.
Turning his head displeased, Ma Zifeng glanced at Zhang Yueqin and Wang Tianwen, a playful sneer forming at the corner of his mouth, "I won't be arresting Mr. Hao Jian."
"What? Are you joking? Ma Zifeng, don't forget we're very close with Director Lin. If you don't listen to us, watch out—we'll tell Director Lin and make sure you regret it!"
Zhang Yueqin angrily threatened, astonished that an underling would dare to disobey his master—it was like the world had turned upside down.
"If Director Lin knows that you want to arrest Mr. Hao, he would definitely not agree to your request."
Ma Zifeng sneered, thinking to himself that these fools had yet to realize the kind of entity they had provoked.
However, by this time, Wang Tianwen had already begun to sense that something was wrong and tentatively asked, "You haven't even asked what happened, so how can you be so sure that Director Lin won't agree to our request?"
"No matter what happened, Director Lin won't help you," Ma Zifeng said indifferently.
"Why?"
"Because Mr. Hao is someone not even Director Lin dares to provoke," Ma Zifeng answered.
Upon hearing this, both Wang Tianwen and Zhang Yueqin gasped in shock. Someone not even Lin Nantian could afford to provoke? Was this kid that powerful?
They were doomed!
Wang Tianwen's heart skipped a beat. If not even Lin Nantian could provoke him, didn't it mean that he was also out of his depth?
"Keep calling people. Call everyone you can. I've got all the time in the world," Hao Jian said, amused as he watched Wang Tianwen.
Wang Tianwen fell silent. Where did he have anyone else to call upon? Lin Nantian was his final resort, but now that even Lin Nantian dared not touch Hao Jian, who else would?
"Who… exactly are you?"
Wang Tianwen asked, his face an ashen color as he stared at Hao Jian, wanting to know who this man was, why even Lin Nantian, the top law enforcement officer in Hua City, didn't dare act against him.
"Just an ordinary citizen capable of removing your official cap," Hao Jian said with a smile.
"Is there… any chance for reconciliation between us?"
Wang Tianwen was already showing signs of backing down. He could tell that Hao Jian wasn't joking; he truly had the means to determine his fate.
"If I slapped you and then apologized, would you accept that?" Hao Jian didn't directly answer Wang Tianwen's question but instead responded in this manner.
Hearing this, Wang Tianwen's expression was as rich as it could be. It seemed like it had been Hao Jian bullying him from the moment he appeared, hadn't it? Explore more at empire
"I can offer you a lot of money," Wang Tianwen gritted his teeth, hoping that money could sway Hao Jian.
"Oh? How much can you give?" Hao Jian asked with interest.
Seeing a glimmer of hope, Wang Tianwen hurriedly said, "Five million, no, eight million!"
Eight million was all the money he had embezzled over the past two years. He originally intended to keep three million for himself, but after careful consideration, he decided to throw it all in. Money lost could be earned back, but if he lost his official position, he would lose everything.
At this moment, Wang Tianwen could have killed Zhang Yueqin. If not for her, why would he have ended up in such a plight? Why would he have offended such a fearsome figure?
Meanwhile, Zhang Yueqin was stunned, staring blankly at Hao Jian, her mind completely blank.
Calling themselves a poor loser when in reality they're someone even their own husband dares not provoke!
This... this is just too messed up!
Hao Jian didn't speak but turned to Ma Zifeng beside him and asked, "Is it reasonable for an official from the Ministry of Education to have so much money?"
Ma Zifeng immediately understood Hao Jian's implication and answered, "That's definitely unreasonable."
"Then you'd better have a good talk with your director when you get back, and make sure this matter is thoroughly investigated," Hao Jian said leisurely, his underlying meaning clear—he was preparing to make a move on Wang Tianwen!
Ma Zifeng also knew that Hao Jian wouldn't let Wang Tianwen off the hook and replied with a wry smile, "Okay, when I get back, I'll definitely talk to Director Lin."
"Are you sure you want to do this? My uncle is a department-level official, and he won't let you off if you dare to touch me!" Wang Tianwen's expression suddenly turned to panic, showing signs of desperation.
"Department-level official? Even provincial-level officials won't be enough to deal with me," Hao Jian said with a thick smirk.
Wang Tianwen was completely shocked; he had guessed Hao Jian had a significant background, but this was beyond significant—it was astonishing!
If even provincial-level officials couldn't touch him, did that mean there was a similarly powerful figure standing behind Hao Jian?
"Alright, take him back," Hao Jian ordered, pointing at Wang Tianwen.
"But he's the Minister of Education, and logically, without an arrest warrant, I don't have the authority to arrest him," Ma Renyuan hesitated, not having the proper jurisdiction.
"Soon he won't be, take him back to the police station, and have your director follow my instructions. If anything happens, I'll take the blame!" Hao Jian said with a sinister smile, clearly resolved to bring Wang Tianwen down.
With those words from Hao Jian, Ma Zifeng was completely at ease and signalled his underlings with a glance; they all walked towards Wang Tianwen.
"Don't arrest my husband, let him go!"
Zhang Yueqin turned pale with fear at the sight, rushing over to scuffle with the police, refusing to let them take Wang Tianwen away.
"Step aside! Otherwise, I'll arrest you for obstructing official business!" Ma Zifeng shouted, fed up with the crazy woman's antics and itching to lay hands on her.
"I won't! If you've got the guts, then arrest me too!" Zhang Yueqin looked ready to fight them to the death.
Although Ma Zifeng wanted to do something, it was actually Wang Tianwen who acted first; he kicked Zhang Yueqin to the ground and glared at her furiously:
"Get lost, you damn fat pig! If it wasn't for you, would I have ended up like this today? I told you not to make trouble everywhere, but you dared to mess with Poria Cocos? The thing I regret most in my life is marrying you, you pig!"
Wang Tianwen was genuinely furious. Ever since he became a leader, Zhang Yueqin had been causing trouble everywhere, relying on her status as a leader's wife.
Wang Tianwen also had to clean up her mess more than once and now he had hit rock bottom with nowhere to even cry.
Wang Tianwen was filled with regret, regretting marrying such a woman.
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Inside the police station!
"Lin Nantian, after all these years of friendship, you're actually arresting me?"
Wang Tianwen shouted loudly, extremely dissatisfied.
Lin Nantian also gave a bitter smile, "It's not that I want to arrest you, but 'he' wants to arrest you, I really have no choice."