Chapter 422: Chapter 422: Ignorant of the World
"Wang Hao, how dare you hit me?"
Wu Jianzhong spat out a mouthful of blood, glaring at Wang Hao viciously.
"What you just said, does that count as human speech? Hitting you was being lenient, dare to say another word and try me!"
Wang Hao’s eyes were filled with murderous intent. He had no mercy for scum like Wu Jianzhong.
"Great, Zhou Yingying you bitch, you really inherited your father’s excellent traditions, so fond of flirting around outside!"
Wu Jianzhong mocked mercilessly.
"Then such lowly bloodlines can be inherited too.
"Slap slap!"
Wang Hao went up and gave Wu Jianzhong two more slaps, spinning him around.
"Wang Hao, you son of a bitch, dare to touch me again and see what happens, this is our Wu Family’s affair, you’d best not meddle!"
Wu Jianzhong was handcuffed to the railing on the side, unable to leave, and unable to fight back after being hit.
But he was utterly unwilling to accept this, for he was the young master of the powerful Wu Family, and to be cuffed and hit like this was an unbearable insult. He vowed to take his revenge in the future.
"Oh? Is that so? Since it’s your family’s own affair, then I’ll just give the gun back to Zhou Yingying and let her deal with you!"
Wang Hao said, swinging the handgun in front of Wu Jianzhong.
"No, don’t..."
The color drained from Wu Jianzhong’s face; his attitude did a complete one-eighty as he kept begging Wang Hao nonstop.
"We can talk this through nicely. Please, just don’t give the gun back to Zhou Yingying; she’ll definitely kill me!"
"But that’s your Wu Family’s affair, I can’t get involved!"
Wang Hao shrugged his shoulders, feigning indifference as he watched Wu Jianzhong.
"Brother Hao, Grandpa Hao, you’re my own grandpa, okay? Please, you really can’t give the gun to Zhou Yingying!"
Seeing that Wang Hao seemed intent on giving the gun to Zhou Yingying, Wu Jianzhong shook with anxiety, the arrogance he had displayed before now gone without a trace.
"Grandpa Hao, let’s talk this through properly. Just keep the gun and don’t give it to Zhou Yingying, I’ll agree to any conditions you set."
Faced with life and death, Wu Jianzhong wasn’t concerned with his own status, it was all about staying alive.
As a rich young master like Wu Jianzhong, who was greedy for life and feared death, his words carried no trustworthiness. Thus, Wang Hao naturally didn’t believe that such a person would keep his word, and had no intention of discussing any terms with him.
But at this moment, Zhou Yingying’s emotions had also calmed down considerably. Seeing that the situation had eased, Wang Hao handed the handgun back to her.
Truthfully, Wang Hao didn’t care one bit about Wu Jianzhong’s life or death, but if Zhou Yingying really did kill Wu Jianzhong, she would inevitably face the law’s punishment.
Going to prison for years because of scum like Wu Jianzhong was absolutely not worth it.
Seeing the gun back in Zhou Yingying’s hands, Wu Jianzhong instantly turned cowardly, not daring to utter a word.
"It’s okay, calm down, he’s not worth it!"
Wang Hao noticed Zhou Yingying’s vacant stare, her eyes fixated on one spot, tears swirling in her eyes without falling. Wang Hao gently pressed her head to his chest.
Unable to hold back her emotions any longer, Zhou Yingying embraced Wang Hao and burst into loud sobs.
Soon, Uncle Shen arrived with a group of people. Seeing Zhou Yingying crying in Wang Hao’s arms, he felt somewhat awkward.
Seeing that Wu Jianzhong and his men had been subdued and that Wang Hao was likely out of danger for the time being, Uncle Shen didn’t rush over.
Realizing people were approaching, Zhou Yingying quickly pulled away from Wang Hao’s embrace. When she looked up, her tears had soaked through a patch of Wang Hao’s clothes.
"Wang Hao, the young lady came back and told me you guys ran into trouble here. How is everything? Is everyone alright?"
Knowing the two had separated, Uncle Shen then approached with his people.
"I’m fine, thanks to this policewoman!"
Wang Hao could only force a dry laugh. Uncle Shen had watched Wen Xiaowei grow up, always treating her like his own granddaughter, and it would is hard to say he wouldn’t go back and tell her what he’d just seen. Hence, Wang Hao’s slight embarrassment.
"Ah, it’s Miss Zhou!"
It seemed that Uncle Shen recognized Zhou Yingying. When he saw the expression on her face, he seemed to understand something and said meaningfully.
"Good, good, as long as no one is hurt, that’s what matters!"
While they were talking, the police cars arrived, but the leading officer’s face darkened when he saw Wu Jianzhong in handcuffs and pulled Zhou Yingying aside.
"What exactly happened here? Do you know who this person is? He is the young master of one of the three major families, the Wu Family. Couldn’t you have cleared up the situation before making an arrest?"
"I always have to take the fall for you; are you trying to make my life difficult on purpose?"
The leading officer berated Zhou Yingying.
Even though they spoke in hushed tones, Wang Hao overheard and couldn’t help but frown.
"What do you mean by that? Are you suggesting that police should investigate a criminal’s family background before making an arrest?"
Wang Hao walked over and gave the officer a cold look.
"Who are you? On what basis do you say that the young master of the Wu Family is a criminal? We live in a society governed by the rule of law, you can’t make careless allegations without evidence, or the young master of the Wu Family could sue you for defamation!"
The leading officer snorted coldly.
"Are you blind?"
Wang Hao, furious, pointed at the knives and sticks on the ground and said.
"They carried all these weapons in broad daylight and you didn’t see them? How on earth did you pass the police exam!"
"Look at you, thinking you’re so above it all, even daring to lecture me. I ought to arrest you right now for obstructing official business!"
The officer, somewhat infuriated and embarrassed, pointed at Wang Hao’s nose and threatened.
"The rank may not be big, but the ego certainly is!"
Wang Hao, who always despised those who flaunted their authority to bully others, especially when they dared to insult Zhou Yingying, now squared off against the officer.
"You must be tired of living! If you want to die that badly, let me accommodate you!"
Having said that, the officer reached for his handcuffs. freewēbnoveℓ.com
"Cough cough!"
Just as the officer with the poor eyesight was about to handcuff Wang Hao, Uncle Shen hurriedly gave two forceful coughs.
The officer, who had keen hearing, recognized the cough and turned to see that it was Uncle Shen. By his actions, he realized Wang Hao was connected to the Wen Family.
He hastily put away the handcuffs and hurried over to greet Uncle Shen.
"Isn’t this Uncle Shen of the Wen Family? What brings you here today?"
"It was Miss Xiaowei who said that Young Master Wang Hao was surrounded by armed thugs here, and I came specifically to rescue our Young Master Wang Hao," Uncle Shen explained unhurriedly.
"Young Master Wang Hao?"
The officer’s face changed instantly, and he turned to glance at Wang Hao, his mouth twitching involuntarily.
"You...you are Mr. Wang Hao?"
The officer asked in surprise.
"Exactly, the same ’stinking brat’ who’s obstructing your official duties!" fɾēewebnσveℓ.com
Wang Hao responded irritably, without giving the officer a second glance.
"I’m so sorry, Young Master Wang Hao, please don’t be angry. How could you be a ’stinking brat’? It was my oversight; I failed to recognize you. Please, don’t take it to heart!"
Seeing Wang Hao was somewhat displeased, the officer quickly changed his tone.
The auction event yesterday had made waves throughout the entire northern Xiang region, and as a police officer of Zao City, he certainly had heard of it.
Following the herbal medicine auction, it was clear that Wang Hao had become a new power that could be mentioned in the same breath as the three major families of Zao City, one who absolutely must not be offended.
Besides, Wang Hao was also in good terms with Wen Yonglin. If these two joined forces, the Wu Family would be no match for them.
So, weighing all these considerations, the officer felt that he shouldn’t offend Wang Hao and the Wen Family just because of the Wu Family.