123: I'm the one in charge here.

Wang Dazhuang was overjoyed when he saw a familiar face not far away.

"Second Uncle Wang, save me quickly."

A comrade from the Committee stepped forward.

"comrades, what are you doing?"

They took out their identification and looked at the comrades from the Military Unit and Public Security.

Seeing these people from the Committee, the villagers of Xiao Family Village backed up a few steps in fright. Over the past few years, seeing people from the Committee always filled them with dread.

"Wang Dazhuang led a group of people here to cause trouble, and illegally carried weapons. After receiving a report from the villagers, we are here to investigate the matter."

The Public Security Comrades said.

"comrade Wang Dazhuang is a member of our Provincial Committee. He came to investigate the strange disappearance of property belonging to the Wang Family Village and Xiao Family Village families. He suspected Comrade Xiao Niannian, which is why he came to question her. It's not what you described..."

This cadre turned black into white.

The surrounding villagers of Xiao Family Village were enraged upon hearing this.

"How can he say something so shameless?"

"What does the strange disappearance of their family property have to do with Niannian?"

"Exactly. Comrade Xiao Niannian was at Village Head Xiao's house that day. Besides, how could Comrade Xiao Niannian move so many things by herself?"

"This Wang Dazhuang just wants to harm Comrade Xiao Niannian."

"These people from the Committee are truly wicked."

The Public Security Comrades' faces also darkened upon hearing such shameless words.

"The evidence we found clearly shows that Wang Dazhuang acted premeditatedly and illegally carried firearms. Even if he is from the Provincial Committee, he has broken the law."

"Today, we are detaining them, and we will not allow anyone from your Committee to take them away."

"That's right."

The Committee members showed disdain on their faces when they heard the Public Security Comrades speak.

"When our Committee handles a case, you Public Security Comrades cannot obstruct us. We are taking Niannian back for investigation now."

"Xiao Niannian's origins twenty years ago are unknown. We suspect she is a spy..."

The villagers of Xiao Family Village never expected these Committee members to be so shameless as to slander Niannian as a spy.

"You're talking nonsense! Niannian is Xiao Zhan's daughter."

"Exactly, Niannian is a person from our Xiao Family Village. She is absolutely not a spy."

"Niannian is the Granddaughter of Xiao Family Village, not a spy."

Village Head Xiao also stepped out.

"comrades, there is absolutely no problem with Comrade Xiao Niannian's identity and background. She was raised by the mother of the martyr Comrade Xiao Zhan all these years, and Comrade Xiao Niannian's political review is also completely fine."

Hearing Village Head Xiao's words, Second Uncle Wang frowned deeply.

He looked at Niannian.

He had seen photos of Niannian before, but now seeing Niannian, he realized she was indeed quite beautiful. No wonder his Nephew was so obsessed with Niannian.

When Niannian saw Second Uncle Wang staring at her, she instantly felt as if a venomous snake was fixed upon her.

She had heard a lot about the things Second Uncle Wang had done. She had also read some news from this period, knowing how ruthless these people were and what vicious crimes they committed.

These people committed evil deeds, yet some of them later managed to escape successfully.

Wang Dazhuang, relying on his uncle's influence, could commit so many cruel acts. The things Second Uncle Wang and his group did must be ten or even a hundred times more vicious than what Wang Dazhuang did.

"Whether there's a problem with Niannian's background is not up to you villagers of Xiao Family Village to decide. It must be thoroughly investigated by our Committee members," Second Uncle Wang said with a sinister smile. "Right now, it's not the Public Security Comrades who call the shots; it's the people from our Committee."

"Men, take Comrade Xiao Niannian away."

Fang Qiang and He Yong never expected Second Uncle Wang to be so shameless. After arriving, he completely ignored the crimes Wang Dazhuang committed and immediately demanded to take Comrade Xiao Niannian away.

"Stop."

"You are not allowed to take Comrade Xiao."

"You Committee members are not qualified to take away comrades from our Military Unit."

"You are truly shameless."

Military Doctor Shen stood behind the crowd and shouted loudly.

He truly hadn't expected these Committee members to be so shameless.

"comrades of the Military Unit, we do not know what mission you are executing. But Comrade Xiao Niannian has issues. We must take her away. If you have any objections, you can take them up with our Provincial Committee..."

Second Uncle Wang stared at Fang Qiang and He Yong, his tone incredibly arrogant.

He didn't put Lu Jing and the others in his eyes at all.

They had seen plenty of Military Unit members. They had even tried to snatch people from a Military Unit before. Although they didn't win, he wasn't afraid when regular Military Unit personnel confronted them.

He was now a Provincial Official, and he didn't even put the people from the Yangcheng Troops in his eyes.

The only ones who could deal with them were people from the higher-level Committee.

His men stepped forward, intending to arrest Niannian.

"Stop."

Lu Jing stepped out and looked at Second Uncle Wang.

"comrade, dare you obstruct the Committee from handling a case?"

Second Uncle Wang squinted, sizing up Lu Jing. He could tell that Lu Jing's demeanor was unusual, and that everyone else took orders from him.

"Today, we will not allow you to take Comrade Xiao Niannian away. And Wang Dazhuang, along with these people, will be taken away by us."

Hearing Lu Jing's words, Second Uncle Wang's expression turned very ugly.

"comrade, this is Xiang Province, not your Yangcheng. Your Military Unit from Yangcheng cannot interfere with our Xiang Province Committee," he said with a cold laugh.

"It's good for young people to have spirit, but you need to know who you can provoke and who you can't. You should be sensible."

Lu Jing listened to his threatening words and said with cold eyes.

"Oh, what kind of person are you that we can't provoke? Do you call the shots in Xiang Province?"

Hearing Lu Jing's mockery, Second Uncle Wang burst into laughter.

"Little comrade, I don't call the shots in Xiang Province. But regarding this matter today, I call the shots. If you dare to obstruct us, then we'll have to invite you for tea."

Hearing this, Lu Jing also laughed.

Seeing Lu Jing laugh, Second Uncle Wang's expression grew even darker.

He had met many people, including many who were as unappreciative of favors as Lu Jing.

But those who disregarded him this much were truly few.

"What are you laughing at?"

He asked unhappily, his face cold.

"We are definitely taking these people away today."

Hearing Lu Jing's words, Second Uncle Wang's tone also turned sinister.

"Then let's see if you can take them."

What exactly was this kid's background? A member of the Yangcheng Military Unit dared to snatch people from them.

If Lu Jing and his men really took the people away today, how could he continue to operate in the City Name? Who would respect them then?

Second Uncle Wang waved his hand, and his subordinates revealed their weapons.

"You refuse the toast, so you must drink the forfeit."