Chen Chaojiang glanced at the two middle-aged men and several security guards, then said to his younger brother, "Are these the ones watching you?"
Chen Chaohai and his roommates exchanged glances, all looking embarrassed and a little fearful, and dared not speak.
"We can't silence people," Chen Chaojiang said coldly, following Xu Zhengyang's previous instructions.
It's obvious who this is meant for.
"Throw him out." The middle-aged man waved his hand, somewhat annoyed.
"Who among you dares?" Chen Chaojiang glanced disdainfully at the security guards.
The security guards hesitated for a moment, and the two middle-aged men were also slightly taken aback. Then they reached out to pull Chen Chaojiang, angrily saying, "Come on, come with us to the security office!"
By this time, a large number of male and female students had gathered on the road outside the dormitory building. Among them were many who recognized Chen Chaojiang, and they were all feeling uneasy and anxious. Their eyes revealed doubt, worry, and some even gloating or watching the show with amusement.
Then, a chorus of soft cheers erupted from the crowd.
Without any visible action from Chen Chaojiang, he had already raised his arms and grabbed the hands of the two middle-aged teachers, pulling their wrists upwards, his pale and cold face slightly upturned.
The two teachers looked pained and cried out, "Let go, let go! What are you doing?"
Chen Chaohai bent down to pick up the ID card that had fallen to the ground, and quickly grabbed his brother's clothes, saying, "Brother, let go quickly, this is our department head."
Several security guards, having just recovered from their shock, rushed forward, pulling and shoving, shouting, "Let go! Let go! We're calling the police!"
Chen Chaojiang did indeed let go. In fact, he still remembered what Xu Zhengyang had taught him, but putting himself in Xu Zhengyang's shoes, given his personality, he couldn't say much.
"Take him to the security office. What are you all standing there for?"
Several security guards then stepped forward and pulled Chen Chaojiang away to prevent him from making any further moves.
Then……
Before anyone could see what was happening, several security guards scattered, shouting, and three of them staggered and fell to the ground.
Chen Chaojiang stood there like a pine tree, his pale face as cold as ice, his slender eyes devoid of any warmth or human emotion.
The surroundings suddenly became quiet.
...
Two police officers from the local police station arrived at this time. They had been assigned to patrol and maintain order at Hedong University as soon as they started work that morning, to prevent any unexpected situations from occurring.
Hearing that something had happened here, I rushed over. But when I saw the person standing in the middle of the crowd, I was stunned. Wasn't this the young master whose identity I didn't know who had just walked out of our police station this morning? Oh dear, this is really troublesome. It seems like this guy is really going to stick around here forever.
Two police officers stepped forward and quickly blocked Chen Chaojiang. They seemed to be asking him in a low voice what had happened, but in reality, they were advising Chen Chaojiang not to make a scene. They told him to go wherever he wanted, and to talk to Deputy Director Mu at the station. They told him not to make things difficult for them.
Chen Chaojiang, however, remained silent with a cold expression.
After a few minutes, as the two male teachers continued their accusations and urged the police to take Chen Chaojiang away, Chen Chaojiang finally spoke up, something he hadn't done before. Following Xu Zhengyang's instructions, he addressed the students watching, saying, "Don't be afraid... justice will prevail! No one can cover up the truth!"
How impressive...
So impressive...
It's unclear who started it, but the students erupted in cheers.
In the distance, two men in plainclothes were talking to each other, and then one of them took out his phone and made a call. At the other end of the dormitory building, a man and a woman who seemed to be watching were frowning as they looked at the man on the phone, thinking, "This matter... seems to have blown up."
Since Xu Zhengyang went to the office building, it was inconvenient for these people with ulterior motives to follow him in, so they kept an eye on Chen Chaojiang first.
How innocent is Chen Chaojiang?
...
In the office of Wang Duanhong, the president of Hedong University, Xu Zhengyang sat casually on the sofa, his right hand, holding a cigarette, waving in the air.
"As a teacher, you must set a good example. Don't let your students become corrupted by bad company after spending several years in school! You have a responsibility..."
"You can't just shut people out; what kind of order is this? Huh?"
Wang Duanhong sat behind his desk, his face ashen. He couldn't understand how this young man had gotten into his office and started scolding and warning him as soon as he entered. Wang Duanhong was now filled with nothing but anger and confusion.
At first, he angrily retorted a few words and warned the other party that he would call the police if they did not leave.
Unexpectedly, the young man not only didn't leave, but arrogantly said, "My name is Xu Zhengyang. If you think you have powerful connections and can do anything just because you have people and influence, then go ahead and sue me. You can even sue me for trying to murder you..."
Wang Duanhong immediately deflated. A young man who was only twenty-five or twenty-six years old had a calm and arrogant expression, showing no fear. He was either a desperado or someone who was fearless because he had nothing to lose.
So Wang Duanhong tried his best to suppress his dissatisfaction, maintaining a seemingly calm and scholarly demeanor as he argued with Xu Zhengyang for a few moments. Unfortunately… it was useless; this young man seemed to know everything. Wang Duanhong was embarrassed, having his weaknesses exposed, especially his shameful ones, was something that could easily make him furious.
“You, go and turn yourself in, go and write a self-criticism…” Xu Zhengyang pointed at Wang Duanhong, seemingly not realizing how infuriating his words had been, and said, “Yes, go and turn yourself in, go and report the whole story. As a teacher, with so many students in the school, you have a responsibility to protect them, right?”
"My affairs are none of your business. Who do you think you are?" Wang Duanhong stood up angrily, walked around the desk to Xu Zhengyang, pointed at Xu Zhengyang and shouted, "Get out! Get out right now! Get out!"
Xu Zhengyang reached out and grabbed Wang Duanhong's hand, gently prying it open. Wang Duanhong cried out in pain, his face contorted, his back bent, and he involuntarily knelt down due to the intense pain, screaming shrilly, "Help! Murder!"
"Damn it, you coward!" Xu Zhengyang stood up and let go of Wang Duanhong's hand.
Wang Duanhong tried to get up by holding onto the coffee table, but Xu Zhengyang pressed his head down so he couldn't move.
That wasn't all. Xu Zhengyang pressed down on Wang Duanhong's head and shook it repeatedly, looking down at him with a vicious grin, and said, "I gave you a chance, and you didn't know how to change? Huh? You damn bastards, you should all be killed..."
“He’s over fifty years old, and he’s still trying to ruin his reputation in his old age…” Xu Zhengyang pushed him, and Wang Duanhong fell to the ground on his back, but dared not utter a sound, looking at Xu Zhengyang in fear.
"Remember, hurry up and report to your big shot so he can come and arrest me!" Xu Zhengyang kicked Wang Duanhong hard, then walked out.
Xu Zhengyang genuinely didn't want to do this. His upbringing instilled in him the image of teachers as noble figures, tireless gardeners who nurtured students, working late into the night under lamplight to grade assignments and prepare lessons. He even remembered his middle school homeroom teacher being beaten up by thugs while protecting students from outsiders…
Or perhaps there's a lingering regret about never having stepped onto a university campus in this lifetime?
In short, he deeply respected the teachers and principal at the school. That's why he came to talk to the principal, hoping the principal would see the error of his ways. Admittedly, Xu Zhengyang's attitude was truly unacceptable…
However, Xu Zhengyang had considered this point.
In his anger, he couldn't do it.
Xu Zhengyang had originally planned to have a fight with the security guards and other teachers as soon as he left the office, then fight his way out and intimidate these cowardly individuals. However, strangely, the principal didn't chase after him to call for help; instead, he called the police from inside the office.
Therefore, Xu Zhengyang was not hindered in any way, and walked out of the office building amidst the surprised and slightly frightened gazes of several people.
When they found Chen Chaojiang, he was standing coldly in front of the dormitory building where Chen Chaohai lived, surrounded by several security guards, while two policemen stood by, trying to persuade him with gloomy expressions.
Xu Zhengyang stepped forward and said, "Chaojiang, let's go."
Chen Chaojiang turned to Xu Zhengyang, nodded, and said to his younger brother, "You and your classmates, don't be afraid, everything will be alright." Then, ignoring the two police officers present, Chen Chaojiang told the security guards, "If anything happens to my brother or his classmates, I'll snap your necks..."
After saying that, Chen Chaojiang ignored the astonished and admiring looks from the crowd and walked straight through the crowd to catch up with Xu Zhengyang, who was already walking out of the school.
The two police officers vented their frustration on the security guards and the two middle-aged male teachers: "What exactly happened at your school? Huh?"
Then, the two policemen quickly gave chase. As for what to do after they caught up, they'd figure it out later... They couldn't think of anything for the moment. Maybe they could just send these two young men out of school and make sure they didn't cause any more trouble, and that would be the end of their mission?
The students, recovering from their initial shock, all stared at Xu Zhengyang and Chen Chaojiang's retreating figures, especially the pale-faced, cold-blooded guy with icy, unapproachable eyes; their admiration was palpable. Some of the female students, in particular…
Well, it's not that I'm being infatuated, but I just wish my boyfriend were as cool and aloof as that!
In reality, there aren't nearly as many infatuated people in this world as depicted in novels.
As Xu Zhengyang walked, he pondered the far-reaching implications of the matter. This was the only key comprehensive university in Hedong Province. If something strange and unpredictable happened, and if something else went wrong at the local police station, things would escalate significantly and become difficult to manage. Li Ruiqing and Li Ruiyu would also be in a very difficult position.
After thinking for a moment, Xu Zhengyang took out his phone and called Li Ruiqing, briefly explaining what had happened.
Upon hearing that the matter had involved so many complexities, Li Ruiqing was filled with rage. This was outrageous! Did the emperor have no power over the people? The crackdown on organized crime had just begun, and the police were already causing trouble. This was unacceptable! Especially since Xu Zhengyang wasn't exactly known for his temper; if he got angry and acted recklessly, things would truly descend into chaos.
So Li Ruiqing immediately said, "Zhengyang, you don't need to worry about this. It will be handled fairly!"
"Okay," Xu Zhengyang replied and hung up.
Given Li Ruiqing's status and position, this matter probably doesn't require much attention from him. A single phone call would be enough to get his subordinates to handle it fairly and justly according to the law, and those responsible would inevitably receive the punishment they deserve.
"Let's go to the capital," Xu Zhengyang said softly.
Somewhat resentful, given his temperament, he really wanted to personally take matters into his own hands and kill them, venting his anger and using violence to intimidate those arrogant, lawless, and morally bankrupt individuals. But continuing down that path would indeed have negative consequences. Therefore, he decided to end the matter here. If the handling of the situation was unfair, he wouldn't hesitate to add fuel to the fire.
Before the two even reached the school gate, a police car drove up in front of them.
The police car stopped just in time to reach them. Zhang Zhiqiang, the instructor from Xingyun Road Police Station, got out of the driver's seat and walked towards Xu Zhengyang with a worried expression. He had come alone.
"Um, you two..." Zhang Zhiqiang stepped forward and hesitated for a moment before saying, "Get in my car, I'll take you away."
"Wang Duanhong reported the case?" Xu Zhengyang asked with a nonchalant smile.
"Alright, you two, stop putting on airs..." Zhang Zhiqiang pulled the two of them towards the car without saying a word, saying, "I'm not arresting you, I just want you two to leave here safely. You two are good people... Yes, I know you have connections and power, but this is not your place. If something really happens here, what good will family background do?"
As they spoke, the three of them had already walked to the police car.
Xu Zhengyang stopped and didn't get into the car. He turned to look at the two policemen and security guards who were following him at a distance and smiled, "Aren't you afraid that if you let us go, someone will retaliate against you?"
"Alright, get in the car. I'll tell you two beat me up and ran away!" Zhang Zhiqiang seemed very anxious.
"As long as you don't arrest us, we'll leave on our own," Xu Zhengyang said with a smile.
"Nonsense, it's too dangerous for you to go out now!" Zhang Zhiqiang quickly whispered, "Listen to me, get in my car."
Chen Chaojiang said coldly, "Our car is right outside the door."
"Oh, can I drive it for you later?" Zhang Zhiqiang said helplessly.
"Hehe, who's so powerful that they scared you, the instructor, like this?" Xu Zhengyang laughed and waved his hand, saying, "I just don't believe in such nonsense... Chaojiang!"
Chen Chaojiang turned his head and stared at Xu Zhengyang.
"Once we're outside, if anyone makes you feel threatened or displeases me, cripple them all!" Xu Zhengyang's face turned cold, as cold as ice in the dead of winter.
"Okay." Chen Chaojiang nodded.
“Instructor Zhang, self-defense isn’t a crime, is it? Oh, and there’s excessive self-defense… But even if I killed a few of them, no one would dare do anything to me. Don’t they think they have power and connections? Fine! Let’s talk about connections then!” Xu Zhengyang’s lips curled up, his voice hoarse like the sound of grinding iron, his calm expression revealing a chilling ruthlessness. He turned and walked towards the school gate, saying, “If Instructor Zhang is worried, come along. You can be a witness!”
Zhang Zhiqiang was dumbfounded. Good heavens, it turns out Chen Chaojiang wasn't the boss, but just his subordinate.
But this real master was someone who wished the sky would fall.
After receiving the report, Zhang Zhiqiang immediately led his men to the scene. On the way, he saw some local gangsters parked in two vans outside the school gate, and next to the vans was a white Audi A4.
Zhang Zhiqiang realized something and quickly ordered the other officers to go to the school's office building. He himself parked at the school gate and, seeing Chen Chaojiang and Xu Zhengyang approaching from afar, drove into the campus, thinking that with his status, he could at least get them away safely.
It wasn't that Zhang Zhiqiang was trying to curry favor with Xu Zhengyang and his group; he genuinely didn't want to see any more evil deeds done, and his conscience wouldn't allow him to let anyone else be dragged into it and suffer.
Volume 5, Spirit Official, Chapter 254: Someone Behind the Scenes
In many movies and TV series, there are always scenes of bullies harassing others, starting with arrogant and domineering words, and brandishing clubs and knives to show off their power.
Yes, perhaps this kind of thing happens quite often in real life.
But when you're really going to do something bad, who would waste time talking? It's something that's already shameful, so the sooner you finish it, the sooner you can get out of there and... collect your money.
So, as soon as Xu Zhengyang and Chen Chaojiang stepped out of the gate of Hedong University, they were spotted by the people in the two vans, who were ready to make their move. Of course, they weren't going to get out of the vans first and chatter on and on, scaring Xu Zhengyang and Chen Chaojiang into running away in a panic, only to then chase after them and create a spectacular street fight.