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Chapter 45: The Strange Female Warden
"The boss asks you something, you answer it, got it?" The person beside the Boss pointed at Liu Fangfei with an arrogant expression. Liu Fangfei continued to nod mechanically; in her current mental state, she would blurt out anything you asked her.
The Boss asked, "What did you do?"
Liu Fangfei almost blurted out that she hadn't done anything wrong, but fortunately realized that she had been slapped twice earlier. She changed her response: "They said I was spreading rumors."
"They?" one inmate interjected.
"That kind of accusation could indeed be considered wrongful," another added.
The inmates began to argue among themselves. They had been locked up for too long, and their monotonous lives had become tedious. Any hint of novelty felt like a blooming flower in a vast desert, refreshing the eyes that had grown accustomed to dull colors.
The Boss continued to watch coldly and simply said, "Be specific."
With the Boss speaking, the inmates prepared to listen to the story. Liu Fangfei glanced at the people surrounding her; despite her inner panic and desire to say nothing more, the predatory gazes of those around her left her no choice.
"I am an intern reporter for the New Youth News Agency. I saw a post in a forum that mentioned violent issues during the relocation process..." Liu Fangfei spoke cautiously, fearing another slap if she slipped up.
"Wait!" The Boss, who had been sitting on the bed, suddenly looked up and stared at Liu Fangfei, asking, "You wrote a report exposing Wang Guodong?"
Liu Fangfei was taken aback by this sudden question from the Boss. Her heart raced, and she didn't know how to respond.
An inmate beside her nudged Liu Fangfei and raised her voice, "The boss is asking you! Answer her!"
Startled, Liu Fangfei shivered and weakly replied, "Yes."
The inmates watched Liu Fangfei with great interest, like a group observing prehistoric creatures in a history museum, occasionally gasping in astonishment.
As the prisoners each sized up Liu Fangfei, Boss suddenly pointed to her side and coldly said, "You sit next to me." Without another glance at Liu Fangfei, she turned away.
Liu Fangfei looked bewildered at the female prisoners, while the other inmates stared at her in confusion... It was known that every newcomer had to endure some bullying for a while, but why was Boss being so nice to Liu Fangfei this time?
It seemed that Boss and Liu Fangfei were not familiar with each other. The other prisoners were indifferent despite their questions; long-term imprisonment had dulled their curiosity. However, the inmate who had slapped Liu Fangfei twice began to feel uneasy.
Liu Fangfei couldn't understand why Boss had suddenly changed her attitude, but she quietly followed Boss's instructions and sat beside her. In a short time, Liu Fangfei had grasped some survival tactics for newcomers: just be obedient.
...
While Liu Fangfei was answering Boss's questions in the detention center, Wang Guodong was in a state of panic at the Beilan County Public Security Bureau.
Not long ago, Wang Guodong received a call from Yan Ji, who personally contacted him. During the call, Yan Ji expressed his serious concern after seeing reports about the situation and emphasized the importance of addressing the issue promptly to mitigate any negative impact.
Wang Guodong initially thought he could brush it off, but he was met with stern criticism from Yan Ji. Yan Ji concluded with, "I’m telling you, Wang Guodong, hurry up and release that person. This is ridiculous. Can you really arrest Liu Journalist?"
After Yan Ji hung up, Wang Guodong was left listening to the busy tone and fell into deep thought. What did Yan Ji mean by that last statement? Could it be that Liu Fangfei had powerful connections?
Realizing this made Wang Guodong break out in a cold sweat as he inwardly cursed, "This Liu Xiaolong! It's all his fault for getting himself into such a mess."
Wang Guodong quickly gathered his thoughts and gradually calmed down. Years of experience told him that things weren't as bad as they seemed. Otherwise, Yan Ji wouldn't have called to warn him; he would have let him fend for himself. After all, when a leader scolds you, it's not just criticism; it's concern and care.
Finally making a decision, Wang Guodong picked up the phone on his desk...
Just as Wang Guodong hung up the phone, Secretary Zhou Guanghai pushed the door open and entered. Wang Guodong appreciated Zhou Guanghai's efficiency so much that he had specifically assigned him an office next door. Zhou Guanghai never disappointed; no matter what he was doing, he would drop everything and arrive immediately without delay.
"Director, what’s going on?" Zhou Guanghai asked eagerly as he filled Wang Guodong's half-empty cup with water.
"What about that reporter we brought in from the city? How is she doing?" Wang Guodong knew that his subordinates would make things difficult for her to please him. However, he genuinely worried about what might happen to Liu Fangfei. With Yan Ji personally calling to follow up on this matter, he couldn't afford to be careless.
"I have already informed the people at the detention center to let them..." Zhou Guanghai paused. Some words, only half spoken, were enough.
Wang Guodong waved his hand decisively: "Immediately call the detention center and tell them not to make things difficult for Liu Journalist." After a moment, Wang Guodong added, "Also, you need to personally go pick up Liu Journalist and make sure he is settled in properly."
"Yes, Director!" Zhou Guanghai did not ask for the reason and immediately went aside to call the detention center. He could sense from Wang Guodong's expression and tone that something had changed. Although he did not know the specifics, when the leader spoke, he would just follow orders.
After contacting the detention center, Zhou Guanghai hurried back and said to Wang Guodong, "Director, everything is fine with him. However..."
"However what?" Wang Guodong suddenly straightened up and interrupted Zhou Guanghai but quickly realized his mistake. He adjusted his emotions and asked slowly, "What is the situation?"
"Well, Old Zhou at the detention center said that Deputy Director He contacted them today and instructed them to take good care of Liu Journalist."
Wang Guodong let out a sigh of relief but also frowned. It was good that Liu Journalist was fine, but this He Jun was involved in this matter as well. From the beginning, Wang Guodong had suspected that He Jun was up to something, but He Jun's demeanor had made Wang Guodong dismiss his concerns. Now, he had to pay attention to this inconspicuous Deputy Director He again.
Wang Guodong shifted his focus back to handling the current situation and said to Zhou Guanghai, "You need to personally go pick up Liu Journalist now, settle him in properly, explain the policies clearly, and all expenses will be reimbursed by the bureau. Go ahead."
"Okay, I'm on it." Zhou Guanghai started to walk out but was called back by Wang Guodong. Wang Guodong said, "Wait a moment before you go. There’s something I need to discuss with you; come over and sit down."
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