Chapter 983 - 984: Violent Beating

Chapter 983: Chapter 984: Violent Beating

Song Xiaodong arrived in Jinhua City, which is not part of Ningjian Province but is adjacent to it, in Suyuan Province.

Jinhua City is the second largest city in Suyuan Province, and like Ningjian, it’s a region of economic prosperity, so Jinhua City is also a very developed city. Being able to become a deputy mayor here, Li Fangding is definitely someone with high status and power.

Yesterday, when Wu Xiaoya called him, she had already mentioned where she lived, so after arriving here, Song Xiaodong found Wu Xiaoya’s home directly.

Before coming, he had already called Wu Xiaoya, but her phone was consistently off, and when he knocked on her door, no one answered. Song Xiaodong already felt something was amiss.

Using a small tool, Song Xiaodong opened Wu Xiaoya’s door. Upon entering, he immediately knew that Wu Xiaoya was not at home.

The room was in complete disarray, as if it had been ransacked, no, calling it ransacked would be more apt, every possible spot had been combed through.

Song Xiaodong exited Wu Xiaoya’s home and took the elevator downstairs.

Just after stepping out of the building, four men approached him. From their looks, Song Xiaodong knew they were coming for him and stopped in his tracks.

"Song Xiaodong!" One of the four men shouted as they reached him.

Song Xiaodong smirked, revealing a mocking smile, and said, "Yes, that’s me."

"Get him!" The man immediately shouted and lunged at Song Xiaodong.

The other three men also lunged directly at Song Xiaodong.

"Slap slap slap..."

A series of crisp slapping sounds rang out as Song Xiaodong swung his hand at their faces, and in an instant, each of them received seven or eight fierce slaps, forcing them back with cries of pain.

Song Xiaodong hit heavily without any mercy; having seen the state of Wu Xiaoya’s home, he was already furious.

"You’re rebelling! You dare assault police officers!" One of the men covered his face and shouted loudly.

Song Xiaodong paused his hand, looked at them, and feigned ignorance, saying, "You guys are police?"

Although Song Xiaodong stopped, these men hadn’t recovered yet and quickly retreated a few steps, covering their faces.

Their faces had become swollen almost instantly.

There were still some people near the building entrance, watching from the sidelines.

"You... you dare assault police officers, you’re truly bold!" One of the men mumbled, almost unable to speak clearly.

Song Xiaodong said indifferently, "Assault police? Are you kidding me, did you announce your identity when you rushed at me? How was I supposed to know you were police officers?"

The policeman immediately shouted, "Nonsense, we announced our identity, yet you dared to attack, this is outrageous. This time, your charges are serious."

Song Xiaodong’s face darkened, and he said, "You say you announced your identity?"

The policeman shouted loudly, "That’s right! We naturally announced our identity when enforcing the law."

Song Xiaodong narrowed his eyes, feeling very angry with these officers who blatantly lied. Moreover, the fact they were waiting here was obviously under Li Fangding’s instructions, and even if orders came from above, Song Xiaodong couldn’t feel any goodwill towards them.

Taking out his phone, Song Xiaodong casually pressed a button and said, "Pay attention and listen closely."

Song Xiaodong turned the phone volume to maximum, and a shout rang out, "Song Xiaodong!"

"Yes, that’s me!"

"Get him!"

The policemen’s faces turned even uglier, not expecting Song Xiaodong to have recorded them earlier.

Song Xiaodong chuckled coldly and said, "As police officers, don’t you know to announce yourselves when enforcing the law? You didn’t announce your identity and immediately tried to apprehend me—who did you expect me to think you were? Shouldn’t I be allowed to defend myself?"

The lead policeman opened and closed his mouth a few times before saying, "For a major criminal like you, announcing our identity might let you escape, no?"

"Escape? Do you see me running away now? You say I’m a major criminal; do you have an arrest warrant? Am I a wanted fugitive online?"

Song Xiaodong’s words hit precisely at the key points, leaving the policemen dumbfounded and speechless.

"You...you..." The lead policeman fumbled for words, finally thinking of an excuse, and shouted, "You’re involved with a major case now."

"Involved? Tell me what major case I’m involved with. State the charges. Even if I’m involved, without evidence, shouldn’t you at most request my cooperation with your investigation? Do you understand the meaning of ’request’? Do you need me to teach you?"

Before the policemen could respond, Song Xiaodong suddenly glared and shouted loudly, "As police officers, haven’t you learned how to enforce the law? Remember your duties as police officers are to protect people’s lives and property, not to serve any privileged person!"

These policemen were so pressured by Song Xiaodong’s words that they broke into a sweat. Normally, just announcing their police identity was enough, but now they found themselves helpless under this forceful presence.

"Well said!" Someone in the crowd applauded.

Song Xiaodong stepped forward, continuing to shout, "Go back and tell Li Fangding that I’m looking for him to give an explanation for all affected parties. If he thinks he can use you lackeys to take me back, it won’t happen!"

Pausing for a moment, Song Xiaodong said, "As for you guys, your faces, I’ve remembered. Once I’ve dealt with Li Fangding, none of you will escape either."

The policemen were now so frightened by Song Xiaodong’s imposing presence that they started retreating, especially since Song Xiaodong’s words were bold, not only mentioning Li Fangding’s name directly but also saying he would deal with him, leaving them unsure of who exactly Song Xiaodong was.

Song Xiaodong, having emerged from the battlefield, carried a naturally intimidating presence, amplified by his status as Patriarch of the Song Family, exuding an authority that few low-ranking officers could withstand.

"Let’s go!" The policemen wanted to slip away.

"Stop!" Song Xiaodong shouted.

The policemen instinctively stopped.

"Where is Wu Xiaoya now?" Song Xiaodong stared intently at the four.

"I...I..." The men retreated.

"Speak!" Song Xiaodong suddenly shouted again.

"In...in the mental hospital!" One of them, frightened by Song Xiaodong, blurted out.

"Such audacity!" Song Xiaodong felt his chest tighten, burning with anger, realizing a perfectly fine girl had been sent to a mental hospital, the consequences unimaginable.