Chapter 34: Is This Supposed to Be an Impoverished Village?

Dongshan Municipal Police Bureau, Huaxia.

"Alright, everyone, you have all worked incredibly hard these past few days. You haven't had a break for such a long time, and you've frequently worked overtime until deep into the night."

Facing Bureau Chief Wu Youhai were about a dozen police officers. Their faces were more or less haggard, and some even had very noticeable dark circles under their eyes.

Wu Youhai coughed lightly and continued:

"Now, our crackdown on gangs and evil forces in Dongshan can finally come to a temporary close, and I have managed to secure some precious leave for all of you."

As soon as these words fell, a sense of radiance seemed to wash over the weary officers before him.

"Finally, finally we can rest!"

"Two months! Two whole months without a single day off, and now we can finally be free!"

"I'm going home to sleep for forty-eight hours, and no one better disturb me!"

"..."

Listening to the cheers of his subordinates, a kind smile spread across Wu Youhai's face.

He rubbed his neck and calculated silently, "I should get some good rest myself. I'm getting old, and my body isn't what it used to be."

Wu Youhai waved his hand: "Alright, everyone, get ready. The leave notice will be issued shortly."

With that, he returned to his office.

Sure enough, it wasn't long before the leave application he had submitted was approved.

Wu Youhai opened his computer and wrote in the daily report: "Nothing to report today. The country is prosperous and the people are at peace."

Just as he was about to submit it, the red phone on his desk suddenly rang.

"Hmm?"

Wu Youhai’s brow furrowed. This red phone was of great significance; it was a direct line to the Provincial Department and was generally only used when a major case occurred.

A feeling of extreme unease suddenly rose in his heart.

Looking at the approved leave application in his hand and the words "Nothing to report today, the country is prosperous and the people are at peace" on his computer, Wu Youhai hesitantly picked up the receiver.

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On the other end of the line was a high-ranking official from the Provincial Department.

"A major mass incident has broken out in your Dongshan City. Thousands of gang members have surrounded a group of people in a village called Tazhai!"

"Thousands of gang members?" Wu Youhai's pupils constricted; he nearly screamed!

A gang with a dozen members could already pose a threat to society. A group of over a hundred was already considered a major criminal organization.

But this time, there was actually a group of thousands?!

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"This..." Wu Youhai stared blankly. He had been in charge of the anti-gang operations in Dongshan for several years, and the largest gang he had ever encountered involved about five hundred people.

Now, a group of thousands had emerged!

"Do not delay the opportunity for action. Dispatch the police immediately!" The official from the Provincial Department urged in a low, stern voice.

Although there was a suspicion of a false report, he couldn't take the risk.

"Better safe than sorry!"

If thousands of gang members were truly restricting the freedom of a group of people and the police failed to respond immediately, the consequences would be catastrophic. Once such a matter fermented, it would be a devastating blow to the future career of anyone involved.

The most terrifying part was that if the "Heavenly Court" were to find out about this, the entire Dongshan region would undergo a massive reshuffle!

Wu Youhai naturally understood the stakes and hastily hung up the phone.

Looking at the eight words on his computer screen, "Nothing to report today, the country is prosperous and the people are at peace," his face turned livid. "Damn it!"

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He crumpled the leave application in his hand and threw it into the trash can.

Wu Youhai walked out of his office quickly.

The officers who had just been discussing where to go on vacation saw Wu Youhai walk out of his office with a grave expression.

"A major incident has occurred; all leave is canceled!"

Wu Youhai said coldly. Ignoring the officers who were stunned in place, he immediately issued his orders:

"Contact the Municipal SWAT team and have them join us as we head to Tazhai!"

"Everyone, gear up! We are moving out!"

Wu Youhai looked stern as he issued several commands in rapid succession.

Thousands of gang members—if they were careless and failed to handle this properly, that would be the end of it!

Police sirens wailed.

On the roads of Dongshan City, police cars with flashing red and blue lights sped toward the village. Following closely behind were vehicle after vehicle of SWAT units!

"What... what is happening?"

"They've mobilized so many police officers; could a major case have occurred?"

"Even the SWAT team is out, and it's not just one team. Could there be a major drug lord?"

"..."

Citizens watched the massive mobilization and couldn't help but speculate.

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Soon, the police cars drove into Tazhai.

Upon entering, Wu Youhai and the other officers wondered if they had come to the wrong place!

"This..."

He looked at the wide, smooth concrete roads and the various trees and flowers planted along the roadside.

"Is this what a poor village is supposed to look like?" Wu Youhai’s mouth twitched.

Tazhai was barely "famous" in Dongshan. It was famous for being poor, consistently ranking at the bottom of the village economy for years.

But now?

Looking at the scene in the village, Wu Youhai just wanted to curse: "Is this the poorest village in the economy?"

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Wu Youhai shook his head, forcing himself to stop thinking about it.

They hadn't come for the economy; they were here for the thousands of gang members.

The police cars paused briefly at the village entrance before heading toward the village committee office.

Along the way, the appearance of Tazhai was deeply etched into Wu Youhai’s mind, leaving the Municipal Bureau Chief doubting reality itself!

Not only had the entire village been paved with concrete roads, but all kinds of living spaces, public facilities, and welfare amenities were fully equipped!

Soon, the police cars arrived at the square in front of the village committee building.

While still on the road, Wu Youhai had already seen the massive, surging crowd gathered there.

His heart tightened instantly.

This meant the possibility of a false report was extremely low—these people were likely all part of the gang!

The police cars pulled over. Heavily armed SWAT officers descended from the vehicles, holding riot shields and standing at the ready!

"Officer, you've finally arrived!"

Manager Wang and his group were still being surrounded by the crowd. As soon as they heard the sirens, they began to shout at the top of their lungs.