?70: Chapter 70: Want Money 70: Chapter 70: Want Money “Cat, go back to the village, leave this matter to me!” Liu Hun said to Mao’er.

    Since he had already found out where Ye Canghai was, he had to find a way to locate him and retrieve the money.

    After Mao’er left, just as Liu Hun was planning to head to the Township Government’s residential compound, he was stopped by Ying Nanhong from behind, “What’s this about?

    Passing by without entering?

    Rushing to solve the water crisis?”

    Liu Hun turned around and saw it was Ying Nanhong, so he briefly explained the situation to her.

    Ying Nanhong, sharp as ever, quickly realized what was happening and said to him, “Wait!” She then went into a restaurant and came out shortly with a pack of cigarettes, handing them over to Liu Hun and saying, “Here, take this!

    If the guard doesn’t let you in, use it!

    It’s guaranteed to work!”

    Liu Hun didn’t expect Ying Nanhong to foresee this issue, and taking the cigarettes with a smile, he said, “Boss Ying, thank you very much.

    I didn’t know you were so business savvy and insightful about these things.”

    “Oh!

    Took it and now you’re calling me Boss Ying?” Ying Nanhong pretended to scold him, charmingly exaggerating her annoyance until her expression almost turned into a playful floral bloom.

    Seeing Liu Hun a bit startled, she couldn’t help but chuckle and said, “Look at you!

    How could I blame you?

    From now on, just call me Nanhong, okay?

    Go ahead, try it.”

    “Alright then!

    Nanhong!” Liu Hun laughed heartily and called her by her name.

    “Go quickly, don’t delay!

    If you come back hungry, be sure to come and eat!” Ying Nanhong chuckled shyly, resembling a blossoming flower, exuding a unique feminine allure all over.

    Liu Hun reached the Township Government’s residential compound, and just as he was about to enter, he was stopped by the guard, “Hey, hey, hey!

    What are you doing?

    Do the people inside just come and go as they please?”

    Liu Hun promptly walked over with a grin and said, “I’m here to find someone inside.”

    “Who are you looking for?” The guard sized Liu Hun up and down as if choosing watermelons, finding him quite pleasing to the eye.

    Liu Hun thought for a moment that he shouldn’t say he was looking for Ye Canghai because Ye Canghai didn’t actually live there.

    Just as he was struggling to come up with a story, he suddenly remembered the person who was with Ye Canghai at the restaurant that day and immediately said, “I’m looking for the Deputy Director of the Cooperative, Niu Chunsheng.” After saying this, he handed over the cigarettes given by Ying Nanhong.

    Seeing the cigarettes, the guard’s eyes lit up, his face transforming from fierce to friendly, and he said with a joyful tone, “Director Niu lives...

    well, speak of the devil, there’s Director Niu!”

    Liu Hun quickly turned around and saw Niu Chunsheng and Ye Canghai walking out of the compound, both carrying briefcases.

    “Ye Canghai!

    Where are you going?” Liu Hun shouted and immediately dashed towards Ye Canghai.

    Ye Canghai turned his head to look, and upon seeing Liu Hun, it was as surprising as seeing a ghost on a sunny day.

    He took off running but was caught by Liu Hun before taking more than two steps.

    “Ye Canghai!

    Where are you going?

    What about the money?” Liu Hun grabbed Ye Canghai and questioned him harshly.

    Ye Canghai felt both frustrated and shocked, never expecting Liu Hun to suddenly appear.

    With a forced smile, he said, “Hun, the money...

    the money...

    I don’t know either.”

    Seeing Ye Canghai protecting the briefcase, Liu Hun immediately got the hint and reached out to grab it, then turned to Ye Canghai and said, “A whole village is waiting for this money, and you actually planned to run away with it!”

    “What are you doing?!

    Where do you come from?

    Do you know where this is?

    Robbing someone right at the gate of the Township Government’s residential compound in broad daylight!” Niu Chunsheng said as he walked over, pointing and scolding Liu Hun, oblivious to the consequences as if dealing with a mere hooligan.

    “Robbery?!

    Humph!

    Director Niu, you and Ye Canghai conniving to do this is what’s called robbery!

    Did you really think you could do your deeds without leaving a trace like a seasoned opera star?

    I’ve put my words here today: every cent of Wanbao Village’s money must be returned to me.

    If you swallow even a cent, I’ll make sure you cough it up from your intestines!” Liu Hun said, pushing Ye Canghai to the ground and pointing directly at Niu Chunsheng, demanding his briefcase.

    “Director Niu!

    What’s going on here?” As Liu Hun and Niu Chunsheng were talking, a man in a police uniform came over.

    “Xu Liang, you’re just in time!

    This guy robbed something from me, and I need to head to a county meeting.

    You’ve got to get my stuff back and take this man to the station for questioning!

    Who knows, he might be some fugitive hooligan.” Seeing the police arrive, Niu Chunsheng maintained his composure, not an ounce of panic, even turning the tables on Liu Hun.

    Xu Liang, hearing Niu Chunsheng’s accusations and seeing Liu Hun holding a briefcase with a person lying on the ground, believed it about seventy to eighty percent.

    With increased vigilance, he warned Liu Hun, “Hand over the stuff and come with me to the police station!”

    “I can hand over the things, and I can go to the police station!

    But...” Liu Hun gestured towards Niu Chunsheng and Ye Canghai, saying, “These two need to come along as well!”

    “Ahem!

    I’ve got an urgent meeting at the county.

    Xu Liang, handle this!” Niu Chunsheng said, walking over to Xu Liang, and whispered, “Your department head is about to retire.

    I have high hopes for you!”

    Hearing this, Xu Liang intended to pursue the matter despite any obstacles, turning with a stern expression exuding the authority of the law and told Liu Hun, “Don’t waste words with me here!

    Come with me to the police station right now!”

    Now the situation turned troublesome, with Liu Hun pondering.

    If he went with Xu Liang to the station to explain everything and they conducted an investigation, and it turned out to be true, it would be disastrous.

    However, if he didn’t go with Xu Liang, it would likely lead to a conflict or even a confrontation, making it far more complicated than dealing with some petty hooligan.

    As Liu Hun wrestled with whether to let go or hold on to the hot potato, a woman appeared at the scene.

    “Liu Hun!

    What are you doing here?” Zhao Mingjie, finishing work almost in tandem with Xu Liang, planned to head home.

    Upon reaching the compound gate, she recognized the man with the briefcase as Liu Hun, who had previously assisted in apprehending Mo Wen.

    Turning and seeing Zhao Mingjie, Liu Hun was instantly filled with hope and urgently explained, “Officer Zhao, this man is our village chief, you should know him.

    He embezzled our village’s blueberry planting funds, ten thousand yuan in total, and planned to split it with Niu Chunsheng and run away with the money.

    If I hadn’t arrived in time, the money would have been lost!”

    “Hey!

    You’re spewing nonsense!

    Who am I?!

    I’m the director of the Cooperative!

    Do you think I’d covet your ten thousand yuan?” Niu Chunsheng said, stealthily kicking Ye Canghai, prompting him to speak quickly.

    Ye Canghai wasn’t clueless; seeing the situation, he immediately played along, “Hun, stop talking nonsense here!

    When did I embezzle the village’s money?

    Why would I even bother?”

    “Ha!” Liu Hun unzipped the briefcase, showing it to Xu Liang and Zhao Mingjie.

    They both saw stacks of cash inside, roughly estimating to be around fifty thousand yuan.

    “Ye Canghai!

    What do you say now?!

    Do you have anything else to say?” Liu Hun challenged, pointing to the bag that Niu Chunsheng held, continuing, “That bag holds the other fifty thousand yuan!

    Niu Chunsheng, dare to open it up for everyone to see!”

    “See if I care, I’ve got nothing to hide!” Niu Chunsheng said, opening his briefcase to reveal the fifty thousand yuan, “This is public funds from the Cooperative, meant for submission at the county today with Chief Ye’s help!

    Where did you pop out of, spreading ridiculous claims?!

    Xu Liang, take him to the police station!

    If my time gets wasted here, it could mess everything up!”

    “Hold on!

    Niu Chunsheng, let’s not rush.

    If you claim these are public funds, why are you taking Ye Canghai with you to the county?

    Why not bring the cashier or someone else from the Cooperative instead?

    And if it’s public money, why did you hand half of it to Ye Canghai?

    Don’t you know that public funds can’t be casually given to others?” Holding the briefcase, Liu Hun sternly questioned Niu Chunsheng, determined to bring both Niu Chunsheng and Ye Canghai down today.

    “Don’t waste words with me.

    How I manage my affairs is my business!

    Xu Liang, arrest him!

    Get the briefcase back!

    I need to attend my meeting!” Niu Chunsheng instructed Xu Liang, using his authority to pressure him without bothering to explain Liu Hun’s valid questions.

    Faced with a difficult position, Xu Liang pondered for a moment and decided that offending Niu Chunsheng was not an option.

    He reached for Liu Hun and said, “Hand me the briefcase and come with me to the police station!”

    “Officer Xu, Officer Zhao.

    I’ve stated everything clearly; consider for yourselves how I know about the public funds, how I know how much money is in their briefcases today, and why Niu Chunsheng can’t explain it all.” Liu Hun addressed both officers.

    “Enough of this nonsense!

    I’ll ask you just once, are you going to hand it over or not?” Xu Liang demanded, sticking to his ambition to become the head of the department.

    “Wait a moment!” Zhao Mingjie stepped in at this point.

    She had been contemplating Liu Hun’s words and observing everyone’s expressions, growing increasingly convinced that there was something to this matter.

    Pulling Xu Liang aside, Zhao Mingjie said, “Xu Liang, I think Liu Hun makes a lot of sense.

    Look at Niu Chunsheng; he clearly seems suspicious.”

    Xu Liang glanced at Zhao Mingjie, viewing her as his biggest competition for the department head position, especially since she seemed a more promising candidate, making him increasingly uncomfortable.

    Coldly, he replied, “I don’t think Director Niu has any issues.

    Whatever’s amiss, just interrogate that kid back at the station!”

    “Don’t be so hasty!” Zhao Mingjie was unsure of what offended Xu Liang, only sensing that ever since the department head was retiring, Xu Liang carried himself with the burdened demeanor of a bitter person.

    “Hasty?!

    How many years have I been a cop?!

    How long have you been one?

    When I was policing, you were still playing in the mud!

    That’s settled!

    Arrest him and take him to the station!” Xu Liang erupted, insistent on demonstrating authority.