"Don't spout nonsense, I didn't do anything!" Fu Liqun sneered, "I was just kindly giving him some advice."
Despite his words, anyone with eyes could see the threat in Fu Liqun's gaze.
Lin Feng scoffed. "Truly, every era has its people. Such despicable tactics… I really overestimated you, thinking you had some skill! And in the end, you resorted to targeting my wife and child?"
"It's your own fault for not knowing what's good for you," Fu Liqun sneered, seeing Lin Feng still holding his ground.
"Deputy Captain Lin, why don't we just give them the assignment! Sister-in-law is more important, we can't let anything happen to her," Fang Xiangjun tugged at Lin Feng's clothes and whispered.
Though resentful, his wife and child were more important. If Fu Liqun dared to say that, he must have already acted.
They could still make it home in time.
"What about you all? Do you also agree with Fu Liqun's methods? To get this assignment, you're willing to tolerate actions against your families?" Lin Feng's cold gaze swept across the team behind Fu Liqun, demanding.
Many faces showed internal conflict. On one hand, there was money; on the other, family. They felt it was acceptable for Fu Liqun to deal with Lin Feng, but targeting Lin Feng's family was a bit…
Unethical.
No matter what, this was a matter between men, yet he had grabbed a woman to threaten Lin Feng.
The first team members felt uneasy. They shouldn't involve family, no matter what.
"Brother Fu, this… this is a bit too much," someone finally spoke up.
"Are you an idiot! Think about how much you'll get. If you lose this assignment, what will you eat?" Hu Jianjun retorted directly.
The few people about to speak immediately fell silent upon hearing Hu Jianjun's words.
Seeing them return to their usual calm, Lin Feng secretly shook his head.
They still had a shred of humanity, but it was already heavily eroded by greed.
"Lin Feng, I advise you not to struggle any further. If you rush back now, there's still time..." Fu Liqun said with a triumphant smile, as if victory was assured.
"What do you mean 'still time'?" Two public security officers suddenly appeared at the transport team's entrance. Looking at the people blocking the way, they shouted, "Get out of the way, why are you blocking the entrance!"
"Police?" The foreman from the first team turned around and, seeing it was the police, quickly made way.
Fu Liqun frowned, watching the officers approach.
As everyone speculated who the police were looking for, the two officers, seeing such a large gathering, exclaimed, "We are from Fengcheng Public Security. Who is Fu Liqun?"
Upon hearing they were looking for Fu Liqun, the people from the first team were stunned.
Fu Liqun frowned and stepped forward to answer. "I am Fu Liqun. What is the matter?"
The two officers approached Fu Liqun, appraising him. He looked like an honest person, but they hadn't expected him to commit such a vile act.
"Someone reported you for instigating others to harass a female comrade. You'll need to come with us," one of them said coldly, without a smile.
"What? Officers, that's absolutely impossible," Hu Jianjun immediately protested. "How could Brother Fu do such a thing!"
"The evidence is at our police station. He'll know once he gets there! I advise you not to offer futile resistance and just come with us obediently." The two officers looked at Fu Liqun. Fu Liqun gritted his teeth and glared at Lin Feng.
"Officers, we have some urgent matters to attend to right now. Could we possibly come later? Don't worry, I will definitely come! I had dinner with your director not long ago!" Fu Liqun took out cigarettes, trying to get chummy with them. The two officers frowned. "Fu Liqun, how dare you slander our director?"
"No, no, no," Fu Liqun froze, surprised these two naive officers didn't understand.
He had clearly implied that he knew their director.
"You are ordered to return with us immediately for investigation!" the two officers stated with cold eyes, giving Fu Liqun no quarter.
They didn't care who his relatives were.
Seeing that the two officers were unyielding, Fu Liqun had no choice but to obediently go with them.
"Farewell, Master Fu!" Lin Feng said, a smile playing on his lips as he watched Fu Liqun being escorted away.
"Lin Feng, this isn't over!" Fu Liqun threatened, unwilling to accept defeat.
"When you get out, I'll have a grand welcome gift ready for you," Lin Feng said with a wave.
After Fu Liqun was taken away by the police, the first team was left leaderless. Hu Jianjun gnashed his teeth and pointed at Lin Feng. "What despicable means did you use to slander Brother Fu!"
"Didn't you all believe that any means were acceptable if they got results? Now that it's being used on you, you're unhappy?" Lin Feng asked with amusement. "Good dogs don't block the road. Scram! Your master has been arrested, what waves can you possibly stir up?"
Fu Liqun was arrested again. Although the men in the first team were certain Fu Liqun would be fine, in their hearts, Fu Liqun had now been labeled as someone who couldn't compete with Lin Feng.
The first team, who had been blocking the road, exchanged glances. Under Lin Feng's watchful eye, they silently moved aside, clearing the path.
"Brothers, let's go!" Fang Xiangjun's eyes lit up. With a wave, the second team members quickly got into their vehicles, and the convoy slowly started, driving out of the transport team's grounds.
"Drive towards my place. I need to go home and inform my wife," Lin Feng said to Fang Xiangjun, as the main road the convoy was about to take passed by his home.
"Okay." Fang Xiangjun immediately signaled to the car behind him, and the convoy slowly pulled over to the side of the road.
Lin Feng got out and walked towards home. He saw a group of women at the alley entrance, chatting about something. Upon seeing Lin Feng return, they dispersed.
Lin Feng frowned, cast a cold glance at them, and ignored them.
"Wenwen!" Lin Feng knocked on the door, calling out.
"Why are you back?" Fu Wenwen opened the door, asking Lin Feng in surprise.
"Did something happen at home? Fu Liqun was taken away by the police." Lin Feng looked at Fu Wenwen, relieved to see she was unharmed. "He just used you as a threat. I was worried about you, so I came back to check on you both."
Fu Wenwen recounted what had just happened to Lin Feng. After listening, Lin Feng nervously held Fu Wenwen's hand. "Are you alright?"
"What could happen to me! Do you still doubt my capabilities?" Fu Wenwen laughed. "You can go to Jiangcheng with peace of mind. If you happen to encounter her parents, see how they are doing..."
"...Are you scared?" Lin Feng was taken aback and asked Fu Wenwen.
"...I'm not her, after all. I'm afraid they'll see through me," Fu Wenwen sighed. Her birth parents would surely notice. How would she explain that she was inhabiting their daughter's body?
"What if they ask about you?" Lin Feng asked after a long pause.
"...Then tell them I'm doing well," Fu Wenwen said softly.
"Okay." Lin Feng nodded, embracing her with concern.
"How long will you be in Jiangcheng this time?" Fu Wenwen asked curiously.