Wang Xiaoqiang coldly glanced at Guo Biao and said, "Evil-doing always leads to self-destruction, you kidnapped Xia Sanwa, used Xia Sanwa to lure me to the Old Street Water Station, and then had people beat me up, how could I forgive you, if you were in my shoes, could you forgive yourself..."

Seeing that he couldn't obtain Wang Xiaoqiang's forgiveness like this, Guo Biao actually fell to his knees with a plop, his face full of misery as he said, "Brother Qiang, please spare me this once! Brother Qiang, you must spare me this once!"

Tang Guowei looked at Wang Xiaoqiang with a glance that seemed both intentional and casual, actually worried that Wang Xiaoqiang would soften his heart and agree. In that case, he would have to give Wang Xiaoqiang face, and the big issue would be made small, and the small one would disappear.

Unexpectedly, Wang Xiaoqiang spread his hands towards Guo Biao and said, "What's the use of begging me, I'm just a small farmer, I can't represent the law, I may spare you, but can the law let you off?"

Tang Guowei's gaze resting on Wang Xiaoqiang showed a trace of admiration, and at the same time he secretly sighed in relief, because with Wang Xiaoqiang not declaring anything, what came next would be much easier for him.

His tiger-like eyes turned to Guo Biao, finally resting on Guo Biao's arms, his gaze fixed momentarily on the Green Dragon tattoos, then turning to Hua Tianlong and his group and noticing the same Green Dragon tattoos on their arms, Tang Guowei then spoke out, "I've heard that there's a Green Dragon Gang in Old Street, you guys wouldn't happen to be members, right?!"

As soon as these words came out, Guo Biao and his group all trembled. Currently, the crackdown on public security was precisely aimed at underground organizations like theirs. If it had not been for Chu Chaohui, the Deputy Head of the Public Security Brigade and Hua Tianlong's cousin, shielding them, they would have been arrested long ago.

And now, they had foolishly stuck their heads out to be recognized by the Public Security Director, scared to death, as they were guilty of all sorts of evils normally, collecting protection fees, kidnapping for ransom, selling illegal drugs, operating in the black market... Just these charges alone could get them sentenced to ten or eight years.

Tang Guowei said with a cold laugh, "You won't admit it, huh? Well, right now the entire county's police officers are on high alert, just waiting for an opportunity to catch those disrupting public order. There are plenty of people to investigate you…"

Upon hearing this, the faces of Guo Biao and his group turned ashen. Their hearts were filled with regret, thinking if they had known this would happen, they would never have dared to provoke Wang Xiaoqiang.

Just then, police lights flashed and sirens sounded in the precinct courtyard as two military police vehicles arrived.

Soon, about a dozen military police appeared outside the interrogation room. Tang Guowei and Wang Ming stepped out of the interrogation room. Tang Guowei gave a few commands, and quickly, the police officers split up to carry out their tasks.

Two went to the surveillance center to retrieve the video footage of the interrogation of Wang Xiaoqiang, while the remaining eight, led by Wang Ming, took Guo Xiongzhi, Zhang Hai, Wang Ming, Guo Biao, Hua Tianlong, and their group into police custody.

Liu Juyi and Xia Sanwa had arrived early, but had been kept outside by two guards at the station. Suddenly seeing two military police vehicles drive into the precinct, and a large group of military police pouring out of them, they had never seen such a scene before and were extremely nervous.

But a while later, as they saw this group of military police taking Guo Xiongzhi and Guo Biao's group away in handcuffs, they breathed a long sigh of relief, yet were also filled with shock and wonder.

After the two police vehicles drove off with sirens blaring, they saw Wang Xiaoqiang and a man in his forties coming out. As Tang Guowei escorted Wang Xiaoqiang out, he introduced himself and expressed his gratitude to Wang Xiaoqiang for saving his father. The two of them had already reached the outside by the end of the conversation.

"Xiaoqiang, are you okay?" Liu Juyi and Xia Sanwa approached as the two men emerged, almost speaking in unison.

"I'm fine, don't worry! Guo Biao and his group have been arrested, they will get the punishment they deserve."

As Wang Xiaoqiang spoke, he introduced Tang Guowei to the two of them.

Xia Sanwa and Liu Juyi were frightened to meet the County Public Security Director, not daring to come forward to shake hands on their own. But it was Tang Guowei, the Public Security Director, who took the initiative to greet them warmheartedly, saying, "Right, Xiaoqiang, you haven't had dinner yet, have you? Come, let me take you for a meal."

Liu Juyi wasn't too surprised to hear this since she knew Tang Guowei was sent by Old Tang. Xia Sanwa, however, was different. A Public Security Director personally attending to a small farmer's case, and to top it all off, inviting this small farmer to dinner... Was there such a kind-hearted public official in this world?

Wang Xiaoqiang declined, "There's no need, Director Tang. You're busy, and besides, we need to hurry back home – we won't have a ride if it gets too late."

Tang Guowei was indeed quite busy, especially with the case at hand requiring his direct supervision. So, hearing Wang Xiaoqiang say so, he was about to let it go, but before he could speak, his phone rang. It was his father calling. After Tang Guowei answered, Tang Mingyuan began talking before Tang Guowei could get a word in. His first question was whether Wang Xiaoqiang was alright.

In the quiet of the night, everyone could hear the voice on the other end of the phone. After asking about Wang Xiaoqiang, Old Tang seriously instructed Tang Guowei to take Wang Xiaoqiang and his sister-in-law out for dinner and to arrange for their ride home.

After hanging up the phone, Tang Guowei said to Wang Xiaoqiang, "You must have heard, Xiaoqiang. I dare not disobey the old man's words. I must host this meal, and I hope you can grace us with your presence. Besides, I want to express my gratitude to you…"

Xia Sanwa didn't understand how Wang Xiaoqiang had managed to connect with a high-ranking officer like the Public Security Director, but seeing a Public Security Director extend a dinner invitation, he thought it was a great opportunity to build relations. At this moment, he really wanted to accept on behalf of Wang Xiaoqiang.

Seeing that he couldn't decline, Wang Xiaoqiang agreed.

The dinner was arranged at Hongbin Restaurant, the most upscale hotel in the county.

Tang Guowei generously ordered a table full of delicacies and prepared two bottles of Moutai Wine.

Xia Sanwa had never dreamed that he would get to sit and drink with a County Public Security Director in his lifetime. While feeling apprehensive, he was also somewhat proud, thinking that after this meal, his life as Xia Sanwa would not have been lived in vain.

Of course, he was well aware that this was all thanks to Wang Xiaoqiang's influence. In Xia Sanwa's eyes, Wang Xiaoqiang had now become an incredibly impressive figure, and he began to wonder if this Wang Xiaoqiang was the same one from Sanmiao Village.

During the meal, Tang Guowei raised his glass to toast Wang Xiaoqiang, thanking him for saving his father. After toasting one glass, he raised another, saying, "Xiaoqiang, I want to toast you again for helping me expose the Green Dragon Gang. In fact, I've long heard about the Green Dragon Gang but never managed to catch them red-handed…"

Wang Xiaoqiang hadn't yet spoken when Xia Sanwa suddenly blurted out, "Director Tang, I'd like to ask, that Guo Biao, he's done so many evil deeds, how many years can he be sentenced to?"

Tang Guowei pondered and said, "How many years he will specifically be sentenced to will depend on the crimes he's committed. However, it'll be no less than five years."

Upon hearing this, Xia Sanwa inexplicably thanked Tang Guowei, "Thank you, thank you, Director Tang."

Tang Guowei, puzzled by the thanks, said, "It's my duty, there's nothing to thank me for."

Xia Sanwa smiled without saying anything. He was, of course, overjoyed that Guo Biao would be sent to prison. This meant his daughter, Xia Guifang, would no longer be harassed by him, and he could also temporarily avoid repaying the bride price to the Guo Family.

Because he was so happy, he kept drinking and by the time everyone left, he was so drunk he could hardly walk straight. Tang Guowei, following his father's wishes, personally drove the three men back to Sanmiao Village.

The roads in the village were bad, so Wang Xiaoqiang didn't allow for them to be escorted to the village itself. The car stopped on the national highway outside the village.

The three men got out and walked toward the village.

Once off the car, the cold wind hit Xia Sanwa, and the alcohol took effect, making him so dizzy he couldn't walk. Wang Xiaoqiang had to support him all the way home.

When they arrived at the Xia Family's.

Xia Sanwa started to act drunk, grabbing Wang Xiaoqiang's hand shamelessly, "Little Qiang, your uncle is so happy today, how should I thank you? Little Qiang, from now on, you're my son-in-law... son-in-law..."

This "son-in-law" sent shivers down Wang Xiaoqiang's spine. As he shook off Xia Sanwa and tried to run away, he was pulled back by Xia Sanwa. Due to his unstable footing, he fell right on top of Wang Xiaoqiang, "Son-in-law, don't leave, you haven't even seen your wife yet, how can you just leave!"

Xia Guifang and her mother, who came out upon hearing the noise, blushed with embarrassment and could hardly lift their heads.

Xia Guifang cast a sidelong glance at Wang Xiaoqiang, who was struggling to free himself, and stomped her foot at her father in frustration, "Dad, aren't you ashamed!?"

Xia Sanwa grabbed his daughter's hand and placed it in Wang Xiaoqiang's, "Little Fang, Dad's so happy today. That scoundrel Guo Biao, he, he faced trial and has been sentenced..."

Xia Guifang initially wanted to stop her father's nonsense, but upon hearing that Guo Biao was sentenced, she was hit with excitement and surprise. Not sure if her father's words were true or false, she froze, forgetting to pull away her hand.

"...Little Fang, I'm now formally announcing that I'm giving you away in marriage to Wang Xiaoqiang, from now on, in life, you belong to Wang Xiaoqiang, and in death, you'll be his spirit..."

"Ah~~" Xia Guifang exclaimed softly, her embarrassment making her cover her face with her left hand.

Seeing Xia Guifang's bashful demeanor, which was rather cute, Wang Xiaoqiang was momentarily taken aback and also forgot to withdraw his hand.

The observer is clear-headed but the players are confused. Xia Guifang's mother quickly separated Xia Sanwa's hand from Wang Xiaoqiang's, "Alright, Little Qiang, thank you for bringing this drunkard back today. You should hurry on home now!"

Wang Xiaoqiang then took his leave.

"Look at yourself, aren't you ashamed," Xia Guifang's mother scolded her husband once Wang Xiaoqiang had gone into the distance.

"Still yelling, what will people think of my daughter and me after this?"

"I want everybody to hear it, better if the whole village knows!" Xia Sanwa raised his voice, "Little Fang, tomorrow I'm going to ask the matchmaker to betroth you to Wang Xiaoqiang."

Blushing, Xia Guifang fled back into the house with her face in her hands.

"Huh, Old Man, you're not drunk?" Xia Guifang's mother noticed her husband standing steadily, not staggering at all, and she said in surprise.

"Pssh, I'm Xia Sanwa and I've been drinking my whole life, when have you ever seen me drunk?" Said Xia Sanwa, his steps brisk as he walked back into the house.

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