Chapter 33: The Fox Borrows the Tiger's Might

  "Hurry up and make way, Secretary Zhang is coming!" A school leader turned around and quickly made a flattering gesture to clear a path.

  The person who came was Zhang Chengmin, the secretary of the Fudan University Party Committee. He wore a deep blue suit and walked hastily, followed by a man in police uniform, who was in his 40s, with an air of authority. It was Zhao Ming, the director of the district public security sub-bureau. He had a close relationship with Zhang Chengmin, and upon hearing that his friend's son had been beaten, he naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity to curry favor.

  As soon as he arrived at the scene, Zhao Ming caught sight of Xiong Songmao. Without inquiring about what had happened, he put on an air of authority and shouted loudly: "Xiong Songmao, what are you standing there for? Quickly catch the murderer for me!"

  As soon as Director Zhao arrived, he rushed over like a running dog and said, "Director Zhao, this... we haven't fully understood the situation yet..."

  Zhao Ming suddenly wanted to slap him, angrily saying: "Does this still need to be explained? Take away those who should be taken, send to the hospital those who should be sent, as people's police, we must serve the people, and absolutely not let off any criminal."

  "Yes! Yes! Yes!" Kumamatsu stood still, drenched in sweat.

  "What's going on! Arresting people!" Zhao Ming suddenly got angry!

  "Director Zhao, don't rush to catch people first, let's clarify the situation before taking action! It's not too late to catch them afterwards!" Zhang Chengmin saw his son's miserable appearance and had a gloomy face. Although he was heartbroken, he didn't lose his composure. He knew what kind of person his son was, and since this happened in school, it would be best to handle it discreetly and minimize the impact.

  As for the murderer who hurt his son, is he afraid that he will run away?

  Once he enters the room, he can do whatever he wants, there's no need to rush at this moment.

  Zhang Chengmin was just about to figure out what was going on when the principal walked over.

  The two exchanged a knowing glance, and Zhang Chengmin gave Zhao Ming a look before the three of them walked to one side.

  "Principal Tang, what's going on today? How did Zhang Zhe get beaten up like this?" Zhang Chengmin spoke first.

  The principal knew that he was heartbroken for his son, and didn't waste words with him. He spoke briefly and to the point, directly clarifying the situation: "Honest brother, we are old friends and colleagues, Zhang Zhe being beaten like this makes me very sad too. But if this matter gets out of hand, it will not only damage the school's reputation but also affect you!"

  "This beast! Sooner or later, I'll be killed by him." Zhang Chengmin heard that his son even dared to kidnap a female student, and he was furious. He wanted to rush up and teach them a lesson. However, when he saw his son being beaten like this, he felt very heartbroken. His son had grown up so big, how could he have suffered such hardships? Even if his son was wrong, the other party's methods were not too ruthless.

  Zhang Chengmin hated to return hate, and maintenance was still necessary. He sank into thought and said: "Zi Yin, you are the principal, how do you think this matter should be handled?"

  Tang Ziyin didn't bother to go, and Zhang Chengmin thought he was going to pass the trouble on to him. He said casually, "Brother Chengmin, do you know that Secretary Ji's elderly parents were hospitalized recently?"

  Zhang Chengmin was taken aback, not knowing why Tang Ziyin brought up the Ji family matter at this time. He patiently replied, "I know a bit, but I'm not clear about the inside story. After all, who dares to ask about such things? Ziyin, what's the point of bringing this up with me?"

  Tang Ziyin smiled slightly and didn't explain.

  Zhang Chengmin's expression changed in an instant, and he asked: "Is this matter related to the Ji family?"

  Tang Ziyin said calmly and slowly: "The matter has nothing to do with the Ji family, but the person who beat your son still has some connection with the Ji family!"

  "Impossible?" Zhang Chengmin took a deep breath, his face shocked.

  Zhao Ming was so frightened that he was at his wit's end, secretly wiping the sweat for himself, and fortunately he didn't come to make trouble earlier, otherwise if he had caught that person related to the Ji family, wouldn't it have blown the sky open?

  "Zi Yin, can't you explain it more clearly? What's the relationship between him and the Ji family?" Zhang Chengmin calmed down a bit and said. He had sensed some mystery, that the student who hit someone had "some connection" with the Ji family... How deep was this connection? Was it enough to shock the Ji family?

  Tang Ziyin seemed to see through his thoughts and smiled, saying: "The one who beat him up is a medical student named Qin Di. His relationship with the Ji family... has to do with Old Man Ji's illness! I'm just saying, two days ago, the eldest daughter of the Ji family personally came to our school, personally found this student Qin Di, and went to the hospital together. And two days later, it's said that Old Man Ji's condition improved greatly, especially today early in the morning, he was able to return home."

  Zhang Chengmin savored the taste and said: "You say that Old Ji's illness was cured by that student?"

  Tang Ziyin nodded and said, "I heard from a friend at the municipal hospital that Old Ji's illness is unlikely to be fully cured. The only person who can completely cure Old Ji's illness is a student named Qin Di."

  Zhang Chengmin's hand trembled slightly.

  Tang Ziyin said calmly and without surprise, "Moreover, I also heard that Old Man Ji personally chose a student named Qin Di to be his personal physician."

  "My mother!" Zhao Ming felt as if he had heard a heavenly scripture, and all that was left was fear and dread.

  The Ji family is absolutely superior in the deep sea, and Zhao Ming is absolutely admired and feared to the extreme. In the official circle of the deep sea, who doesn't eat by looking at the Ji family's face? Even if Ji Zhongxin just sneezes, it can make those who mix rice in the system of the deep sea tremble with fear. Not to mention that old man with remarkable military achievements and a terrifying identity. And what does being Ji Lao's personal doctor mean? If placed in ancient times, it would be equivalent to being "the emperor's close minister". Let alone arresting him, Zhao Ming wouldn't even dare to offend such a person.

  Zhao Ming's intestines were all green with regret, if he had known that the matter involved so many complicated relationships, he would rather die than jump into this fire pit.

  Zhang Chengmin's face was pale and uncertain, with a hint of fear and a sense of horror. The main thing is that his own son was in the wrong... Forcibly taking away a civilian girl, what kind of behavior is this? This is kidnapping, it's a criminal offense, he'll end up in jail!

  Tang Ziyin looked at the expressions of the two men in front of him, smiled slightly, and thought to add more fuel to the fire. Just then, his phone rang, he took it out to see the caller's number, and quickly walked aside. A minute later, Tang Ziyin came over with a serious expression: "Chengmin, we're done for!"

  "What's wrong?" Zhang Chengmin was frightened out of his wits.

  Tang Ziyin hastily said: "The young lady from the Ji family is coming to our school, looking for Qin Di. She says that Old Man Ji wants to see that little guy, it seems like something's not right!"

  "Damn it, this is going to be the death of me!" Zhang Chengmin didn't expect the Ji family to react so quickly. His hands trembling, he pulled out a pack of cigarettes and handed one to Zhao Ming.

  Zhao Ming didn't go pick her up despite the sky being torn apart.

  Zhang Chengmin let out a bitter laugh and said: "Are you trying to draw a line between us?"

  "Old Zhang, is it useful to say these now? Hurry up and think of a way!" Zhao Ming also let out a bitter laugh. His father really wanted to draw a line with him, but was it possible?

  Zhang Chengmin knew in his heart that Zhao Ming wanted to sever ties with him, but he still felt depressed. He looked at Tang Ziyin and asked in a low voice, "Ziyin, how do you think this matter should be handled?"

  Tang Ziyin put on a pretentious air, looking very difficult to please. He was stunned for a while before hesitantly saying: "There is a way, but it depends on whether that student Qin Di will let go or not! After all, this is a kidnapping case. Although the other party used excessive force, they were still acting out of justice and bravery. If we really pursue the matter, at most, they would have to pay some compensation, but it wouldn't be enough to warrant criminal liability."

  "Principal Tang is right, the other party is really stubborn and won't let go, they'll take it to court, and in the end, your family's Zhang Zhe will be charged with excessive self-defense and his whole life will be ruined!" Zhao Ming immediately chimed in.

  "This point I have a number in my mind!" Zhang Chengmin also didn't go into details about how much bias towards Qin Di was in Tang Ziyin and Zhao Ming's words, directly saying: "Ziyin, just say it straight, what should I do to make them willing to let go?"

  "Should I go talk to that student?" The principal seemed to be waiting for this sentence, and then walked straight to Qin Di's side with a low voice under Zhang Chengmin's gaze of gratitude: "Little boy, hurry up and withdraw your hand, Dad will settle the matter for you, you owe me a great favor!"

  At this moment, even if we use the most brilliant and extraordinary words to describe it, they still cannot fully express the principal's wisdom and majesty.

  A few words of effort, in a moment, can calm down a storm and gain both popularity and prestige.

  What a seemingly harmless but actually profound and unfathomable principal.

  If it were someone else, they would have been deceived by this old fox. Unfortunately, today's Principal Tang encountered Qin Di, a little fox who was equally skilled in the Tao, not only did he see through the principal's small tricks at a glance, but also heard every word of his conversation with Zhang Chengmin and others without missing a single word!

  Qin Di's expression didn't change as he calmly said, "Principal, one can't be too shameless, or they might get struck by lightning!"

  "Little one, where did you get this from?" Tang Ziyin's face didn't change, and he said sternly: "Are you thinking of crossing the river by dismantling the bridge, removing the beam and pulling up the ladder?"

  "You think I'm stupid and have a lot of money, so you're not afraid to cheat me? You don't even understand the principle of taking advantage of both sides!" Qin Di said disdainfully.

  The principal was furious: "You ungrateful kid, don't you believe I won't care about you anymore? You can go to prison by yourself!"

  "Will it arrive soon?" Ji Zhuxin asked fearfully? Qin Di broke the mystery with one word.

  The principal's face twitched violently, with a feeling of being stripped naked like a little wife.