Rustic Charm: The Doctor Immortal
Chapter 357 Scapegoat

Chapter 357: Chapter 357 Scapegoat

County Magistrate Zhu ushered Chen Dashan and the others to sit down.

Chen Dashan noticed something was off with County Magistrate Zhu.

His expression was unnatural, his eyes flickering, like he had something to say but couldn’t.

He also looked a bit troubled.

"County Magistrate Zhu, if there’s something you need to say, just say it. Between us, there’s no need to beat around the bush."

County Magistrate Zhu forced a smile, "As expected, nothing escapes Brother Dashan’s eyes. I won’t hide it then, Brother Dashan, someone from above is putting pressure on me."

"What do you mean?" Chen Dashan frowned slightly.

"Qin Lan and Zhao Qiqiang are being held at our county bureau, right?"

Chen Dashan nodded, those few were indeed being held there.

"These past few days, many people have called me, asking me to release the two of them."

Seeing County Magistrate Zhu’s expression, Chen Dashan understood he was also in a difficult position.

Among them, there were no doubt some high-ranking leaders and superiors.

The pressure must be immense.

"Just today, Zhao Ding came to my house personally and gave me a bank card with five million in it. He said he would find someone to take the blame. In the meantime, I also received a phone call from someone very high up, who threatened me."

County Magistrate Zhu didn’t finish his sentence.

But Chen Dashan could imagine what it was.

In Furong County, County Magistrate Zhu had a high status; no one could threaten him.

But outside Furong County, he was nothing, and there were many who could control him.

"What do you think?"

Chen Dashan looked at County Magistrate Zhu and asked.

He wanted to hear the County Magistrate’s true feelings.

County Magistrate Zhu sighed, "I have no opinion. Given the circumstances, you decide."

"I don’t really care either way, I’m close to retirement. I’m not afraid of their threats!"

County Magistrate Zhu sounded indifferent, but he knew very well inside.

Already having offended Zhao Ding, even if he agreed to Zhao Ding’s request, it would just avoid offending people, getting only five million.

But agreeing directly to Zhao Ding’s demand would mean standing against Chen Dashan.

Not to mention his friendship with Chen Dashan, just the benefits and interests Chen Dashan brought him couldn’t be measured by five million.

Though retirement was not far off, he had a few years left. If his achievements were good enough, further promotion was not impossible.

Today he came to discuss with Chen Dashan, showing his cleverness.

If Chen Dashan agreed, he could avoid offending both sides.

Before Chen Dashan could speak, Sun Aoxue slapped the table.

"Compromise? Compromise my ass! Impossible! County Magistrate Zhu, tell the Zhao family, don’t even think about it. If he dares to find someone to take the blame, I guarantee each one he finds will fall!"

Sun Aoxue spoke with determination.

County Magistrate Zhu was a bit scared, didn’t speak.

"Chen Dashan, don’t tell me you’re chickening out, don’t let me look down on you!"

Chen Dashan smiled awkwardly, "Brother Zhu, you see, Officer Sun won’t agree, and I just received the Five-Star Good Citizen Award, the Crime Fighter Award. There’s no way I can agree to this. Qin Lan hired a killer, heinous crime, Qiqiang is the same, and Zhao Ding wants someone to take the blame, a family of villains. I won’t agree to this!"

County Magistrate Zhu’s face showed a trace of disappointment, but it quickly disappeared.

"Alright, I understand Brother Chen’s stance. I’ll follow through."

"Thank you, Brother Zhu."

County Magistrate Zhu stood up and said, "No problem, I’ll go handle some personal matters. If anything comes up, we’ll contact each other by phone."

After he left, only Chen Dashan and the other two were left in the room.

Sun Aoxue was a bit unhappy, her long legs on the table, fuming, "I didn’t expect such things to happen. Hiring a killer, finding someone to take the blame, treating the law as nothing, simply lawless."

She came from a high background, her upbringing and education were of high standards.

Plus, given her status, everyone she met treated her with respect.

This was the first time she encountered such a situation, and she obviously couldn’t stand it.

Director Geng cleared his throat, a bit embarrassed.

"What do we do next?"

Director Geng asked.

"Respond as needed, counter as necessary."

Director Geng looked at Chen Dashan in amazement.

Sun Aoxue was also a bit surprised.

It seemed nothing could make Chen Dashan panic. The earlier assassination attempt, along with today’s manipulation behind the scenes.

None of it made him jittery, always so calm and unruffled.

Bang bang!

Loud knocking came from outside.

"Who is it?"

"Director Geng, it’s me, Wu Hongling, is Master inside?"

Wu Hongling’s anxious voice came from outside.

"What happened, what’s the matter?" Chen Dashan opened the door.

"Bad news, Master, Miss Zhao is missing."

"Hmm? What happened?"

Wu Hongling stomped her feet anxiously.

"Miss Zhao was at the hotel, but half an hour ago when I went to look for her, she was gone. When I checked the surveillance, I found out she was taken away."

"Is the surveillance footage still there?"

Wu Hongling quickly took out her phone, "Yes, I recorded it."

After watching it, Chen Dashan frowned, he knew who took Zhao Leyao.

It was one of the underlings who had been following Zhao Ding today.

It seemed Zhao Ding had sent someone to take Zhao Leyao.

"I understand. It’s alright, you all go back first, I’ll handle the rest."

Sun Aoxue stood in front of him, looking at him sincerely, "If you need any help, call me. I promise I won’t refuse."

Chen Dashan nodded, thanked her.

"Hongling, come with me."

"Alright!"

Wu Hongling was in the passenger seat, "Master, where are we going?"

"The Zhao family!"

No need to elaborate, Zhao Leyao must have been taken to Zhao’s house. Plus, today Director Zhang came from Hengshui City personally.

If there was no benefit, would he be so committed?

Surely, they must have made some deal.

The benefit Zhao Ding promised was likely Zhao Leyao.

Chen Dashan sped towards Zhao’s Villa without slowing down.

He understood Zhao Leyao’s feelings well.

His woman, he wouldn’t let anyone else touch, not even Director Zhang!

Not long after, they arrived outside Zhao’s Villa.

Two bodyguards stood outside, loud banging from inside could be heard.

"The master really doesn’t care? No matter what, it’s the young lady in there, his own daughter."

"Say less, the master’s mood has been terrible these days, don’t provoke him."

The other wisely shut his mouth.

"Stay in the car, don’t get out."

Chen Dashan got out of the car with a stern face.