I really don't want to be an official if I transmigrate into Qi Tongwei's life.

Chapter 397 We Must Stand Up for the Villagers

"Go ahead and shoot, you fucking bastard!"

Qi Tongwei pointed his gun directly at Chen Damao, saying, "If you fucking have the guts to come and chop me, I'll shoot you dead right now."

Instantly, the atmosphere became extremely tense. Chen Damao gripped the knife tightly, his eyes blazing with fury. The security guards present were also gritting their teeth. Damn it, this damn cop is too arrogant. He's practically rubbing their faces into the ground.

Waaaaaah!

Police sirens sounded in the distance, and Chen Shunjun quickly arrived with a large number of supporting police officers. Special police and armed police were also mobilized. The top leaders would not allow a mass incident to occur.

The arrival of so many police officers frightened the villagers, who all looked panicked and didn't know what to do with their carrying poles and hoes. After all, it has always been the case that the people cannot fight against the officials.

Qi Tongwei put his gun away and loudly reassured everyone, "Folks, don't be nervous. The people's police are here to protect the people. I'm in charge here, so don't worry."

Hearing this, the restless and anxious villagers felt a little relieved, but they were also afraid that Qi Tongwei was just bragging, wondering how much power someone so young could hold.

Chen Shunjun rushed over and quickly handed the phone to Qi Tongwei, "Chief Qi, Chief Li is looking for you."

"Reporting to the leader, this is Qi Tongwei. The police are on duty, and the villagers' emotions have been temporarily calmed down."

Li Jitao breathed a sigh of relief. This kid was everywhere, but with him around, he felt at ease.

"You must keep the villagers calm and make sure nothing goes wrong with bloodshed."

When bloodshed occurred, Qi Tongwei couldn't help but smile. Leaders are afraid of such unexpected situations; one wrong move and they could lose their official positions, which can sometimes be quite unjust.

"Yes, sir, Weiyuan Chemical Plant is indeed illegally discharging wastewater. The river water stinks, and there are dead fish everywhere. The Environmental Protection Bureau probably won't be able to escape this time."

Li Jitao was also wronged. This matter was not his responsibility, but he had to take it on because of Ye Xingguo's words.

"Your responsibility is to control the situation. The government has immediately formed a multi-department joint investigation team, and they will be there soon."

Damn it, they only start to panic when they can't cover it up anymore. Qi Tongwei doesn't believe the Environmental Protection Bureau is unaware of this. They're all afraid of offending people, and they'll drag their feet on matters concerning ordinary people.

"Yes, sir, I guarantee I will complete the task."

Chen Shunjun, with his extensive experience, directed the police to stand in two rows, back to back, to separate the villagers from the security guards and prevent them from getting into a fight due to heightened emotions.

Chen Damao sneered, "Chen Shunjun, you traitor, you're quite the show-off when you're acting like a dog."

Chen Shunjun was used to the mockery from Chenjia Village; as long as he had a clear conscience, that was enough. "Chen Damao, what do you want to do? Put the knife down right now!"

Chen Damao laughed loudly, "Chen Shunjun, you're just a dog, what right do you have to order me around? I'll give you a few more bones later."

Qi Tongwei walked over with a megaphone. "Chief Chen, ignore this bastard. We'll deal with him later."

"Qi Tongwei, come on then, stop fucking bragging. What can these peasants do even if they cause a ruckus? They'll just have to go home and suffer in silence."

Chen Damao dismissed it with disdain. Indeed, the previous times the villagers had protested, nothing had come of it, and the chemical plant continued to illegally discharge pollutants.

Qi Tongwei raised the megaphone, glared fiercely at Chen Damao, turned around and shouted:

"Fellow villagers, this time I, Qi Tongwei, will stand up for you. Weiyuan Chemical Plant must be shut down today. It will not be allowed to resume operations until the problem of illegal sewage discharge is resolved."

Upon hearing this, the villagers became agitated, whispering among themselves. Who exactly was this young man? If he could really solve the sewage problem, he would be a great benefactor to Anning Village.

Chen Damao laughed loudly and mocked, "Qi Tongwei, who do you think you are? You've got such a big mouth, haven't you? You must have eaten shit to be so arrogant."

The security guards present also burst into laughter. So what if he's a policeman? Brother Mao has high-ranking officials from the province behind him.

Qi Tongwei ignored him, saying, "Folks, all of you, step back a little."

The villagers didn't know why, and they were all hesitant and watching.

Huang Dahai quickly stepped forward, "Folks, let's listen to Officer Qi and step back."

So far, Qi Tongwei has stood on the side of the villagers. They don't understand, but they have no choice but to do as he says.

After the villagers and security guards separated by a distance, Qi Tongwei took a megaphone and spoke to the security guards present.

"Listen up, all security guards at Weiyuan Chemical Plant! I am Qi Tongwei from the Provincial Public Security Department, the person in charge of the on-site command. I order you to immediately put down your batons and shields, otherwise the armed police will take coercive measures against you in accordance with the law."

These words shocked everyone, and many villagers dropped their carrying poles and hoes in fright.

After the warning, the security guards present stopped laughing and suddenly felt a sense of impending doom.

Chen Damao, holding the large machete, felt a little intimidated, but he couldn't lose his momentum. "Qi Tongwei, stop trying to scare me! What's wrong with my men protecting the chemical plant? The ones who should be arrested are those troublemaking villagers!"

Qi Tongwei then raised the megaphone again, his attitude extremely tough.

"I'll say it again: put down your weapons immediately. If you dare to assault a police officer, you will face the consequences."

Immediately, under Zhan Ying's command, the armed police, armed with batons, shields, and carrying Type 81 automatic rifles, rushed to the front. After standing still, they let out a roar, which frightened the security guards present, who involuntarily retreated.

Chen Damao, holding a large machete, was so nervous that his face turned pale. His brothers had put him at the front, the kind of people who would rush to the front to get the money and run to the back to take the blows. That's what makes a real man of the underworld who survives to the end.

Factory director Luo Xizhong rushed out in a hurry. He had just been watching the commotion from his office and hadn't paid any attention to the villagers causing trouble.

"Officer, it's a misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding. I am Luo Xizhong, the factory manager of Weiyuan Chemical Plant."

Qi Tongwei showed no mercy, "Such a big thing happened, and you're only just now running out? Did you fall into the toilet?"

Luo Xizhong was embarrassed and could only suppress his anger, but he had to put on a smile. This kid dared to use the armed police, and he really couldn't afford to offend him. After all, he was just a working-class man.

"Officer, I was just communicating with the government. More communication is the key to solving problems. Everything is negotiable, isn't it?"

Qi Tongwei pointed at factory director Luo Xizhong, "Look at what those security guards are carrying. They're illegally possessing batons and shields. Are you aware of this?"

"Officer, it just looks like it, it's not real. Don't misunderstand, we are all law-abiding citizens."

Damn it, these so-called law-abiding citizens have noses and eyes, but they just can't see or smell that stinking river.

"I'm now legally confiscating their shields and batons. Do you have any objections?"

Factory director Luo Xizhong naturally had no objections, but the problem was that security was only under Chen Damao's jurisdiction, and he, as the factory director, didn't have the final say.

"Officer, no need to trouble you. I'll have them deliver it to you later. It's about police-community cooperation."