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Chang Zhifa never expected things to develop this way.
Tian Shang Ren Jia is located 400 meters diagonally across from the Jiangcheng train station square. It is a peaceful retreat amidst the chaos of the station, allowing travelers—whether arriving or departing—to easily spot the neon lights of this entertainment establishment.
During his more than a year as the head of the police station, he had received reports related to Tian Shang Ren Jia, mostly from out-of-town visitors who claimed they were lured there by beautiful women and fell victim to scams, or encountered cheating while gambling inside. However, the amounts involved were usually not significant, rarely exceeding 10,000 yuan. Moreover, before they could investigate further, they would receive calls from relevant authorities requesting that the cases be transferred for public security handling.
As a result, his interactions with Tian Shang Ren Jia were limited, and the establishment had never shown any gestures of goodwill to the police station during holidays like many other entertainment venues did. Yet, given his professional sensitivity, he sensed that Tian Shang Ren Jia was not an ordinary place. Although Jiangcheng could only be considered a second-tier city, it was still a provincial capital. The commercial area around the train station was indeed prime real estate; if it relied solely on dining and accommodation as its main industries, it would have long since gone bankrupt.
If nightclubs, bars, spas, massages, and gaming rooms were its main industries... then this place was undoubtedly involved in something unsavory. Since its establishment in 1988, Tian Shang Ren Jia had managed to survive without major scandals in an industry notorious for them.
That night when personnel from Jiangcheng University’s security department and their police officers brought a few individuals to the station, he thought nothing of it until he saw the imposing figure of a man known as Tiger Head. What happened next exceeded his understanding: an old leader who had once promoted him and was now a deputy at the municipal bureau called him specifically to convey one message: it wasn’t a big deal; just let it go...
Then came a young man from Tian Shang Ren Jia—barely out of his teens—who confidently came to take the people away: “Chang, I’ll be taking them.” He didn’t even bother with pleasantries.
Though Chang Zhifa had not always acted purely in his career, he was confident he had never engaged in illegal activities. The next day, Lai Wen brought her team to gather information and faced off against Officer Zhang Chunhua during her shift. She made her identity clear and left that two-faced connection speechless; Chang Zhifa nearly laughed out loud.
There were too many opportunists in this profession, and Zhang Chunhua was one of them. Her brother was the deputy director of the City Government’s office, and her sister held a position in the political department. Usually, she treated citizens seeking help with disdain and didn’t even regard him as the station chief.
You are supposed to serve the people; why do you act so superior every day?
Chang Zhifa read Lai Wen’s article titled “Female University Student Nearly Abducted on Campus; Perpetrator’s Identity Unknown.” He genuinely hoped this fearless reporter would follow up with more coverage that exposed the sordid truths hidden beneath the surface.
The people’s police should serve the people!
He reported the situation to his superiors, who simply responded with a curt “Understood.” Then Chen Mingyi, vice president of Tian Shang Ren Jia, brought several suspects back to the station: “Chang, my subordinates mishandled things. I’m delivering these individuals to you now; handle them according to laws and regulations. Tian Shang Ren Jia will fully support and cooperate!”
The young man who had come to collect them last night followed closely behind, keeping his head down and not daring to utter a word.
Chang Zhifa was unwilling to let matters rest as they were. He called reporter Lai Wen again, but Tian Shang Ren Jia played their cards expertly, sealing off all potential loopholes.
If there was any flaw in this situation, it might have been that phone call from his old leader. Yet even with a hundred times more courage than usual, he wouldn’t dare speak out against it.
He knew that everything stemmed from one of those involved in the incident—Lai Wen from Jiangcheng Evening News. He had looked into her background and discovered that her father-in-law worked in a department within the provincial propaganda office. At Jiangcheng Evening News, Reporter Lai held an exceptional status and was known for being passionate and outspoken about her beliefs.
Such a person is not only worthy of respect but also worth befriending. The days ahead are long, and who knows which cloud might bring rain?
As their interactions increased, Lai Wen also discovered that Chang Zhifa was commendable both in professional ethics and personal character. Perhaps it is true what people say: "Birds of a feather flock together." As they spent time together, they became friends, and their families occasionally gathered for some fun.
That night, when those few individuals were brought to the station, apart from the two who were covering their eyes and screaming, he immediately noticed that the heavyset guy was seriously injured. The superficial wounds on his body and face were nothing compared to the fact that he was spitting blood from his mouth. Such injuries could not have been caused by something as trivial as a broom or a mop handle.
When he asked the guy what had happened, he couldn't explain clearly. He only said that when two girls shouted, a swarm of people rushed out of the corridor. Before he could grasp the situation, he saw a shadow leap more than a meter high, and then he was struck hard and lost consciousness.
When asked why they had gone to school, these individuals insisted that they had just eaten with Aiyashamu and knew her. They claimed that Aiyashamu didn't want to hang out with them, which led to their overreaction...
Regardless of whether Chang Zhifa believed them or not, it was clear that they could not impose harsher penalties on these individuals at this moment.
What was the actual situation?
Tajikuli was earning money by singing ethnic songs and dancing at Tian Shang Ren Jia. Over time, these individuals noticed that the young girl was somewhat vain... If there’s a crack in the eggshell, don’t blame the flies for coming to bite...
As time passed, they developed her into the "star" of Tian Shang Ren Jia, engaging in illicit transactions for money, and both sides cooperated quite pleasantly and calmly.
The Business Development Department of the company considered this a significant discovery: college students, ethnic minorities, and even a hint of exotic charm... These gimmicks attracted countless wealthy patrons. Tajikuli alone generated more value for Tian Shang Ren Jia than a group of Vulgar Beauties; so why not expand the business?
Thus, they promised the already morally compromised Tajikuli favorable conditions if she could focus on "discovering and introducing talent" at school.
Aiyashamu and her friends became targets for Tajikuli's development. After some discussion, they set up a scheme under the pretext of celebrating Tajikuli's birthday since the boys were not their targets; that’s why no boys were invited that night.
Previously, they had only imagined how beautiful Aiyashamu was based on what Tajikuli had said. But upon seeing her that night—especially those surnamed Shui, Cui, and Zhao—they were utterly captivated.
They resolved to win over Aiyashamu but did not anticipate that people are different; not only did she distance herself from Tajikuli, but so did several other classmates.
Eventually, they resorted to any means necessary. As a result, they ended up stumbling into trouble.
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