Chapter 19 - 16 Strength Force

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Chapter 19 - 16 Strength ForceArchivist Li naturally had to stay at the Government Office, while Xu Qing went to find the two constables who had accompanied him and the Zhou family to buy incense candles last time to escort him back. Since Xu Qing had already asked when he came, they too were scheduled to patrol the streets today. Upon reaching the duty room, most of the constables inside were gathered around a dark-faced man gambling, as for the two constables Xu Qing was looking for, they were brothers, the elder brother Guo Zhuang and the younger brother Guo Li. The two brothers did not participate in the gambling and seemed to be intentionally left out. The brothers didn't mind, and upon seeing Xu Qing, Guo Zhuang smiled and said, "Mr. Xu, you're here, let's go." "Wait, you are Li Gongpu's nephew Xu Qing?" The gambling dark-faced man covered his hand of cards, looking at Xu Qing with a grim face. "This constable, in the Government Office, you should address Archivist Li's official position. What you just did was disrespectful." "A sharp-tongued brat, you all wait for me," the dark-faced man glared fiercely, sizing up Xu Qing continuously. This almost murderous hostility could be felt by anyone, let alone Xu Qing. "Older brother Guo, younger brother Guo, let's go," Xu Qing said lightly, seemingly indifferent to the fierce glare of the dark-faced constable. The Guo brothers also worried about the other party acting irrationally and creating conflict, so they left the duty room with Xu Qing. Once outside the Government Office, Xu Qing then asked, "Who was that person just now?" Guo Li replied, "Zhao Xiong's cousin Zhao Bao, he's like a mad dog, Mr. Xu you should try not to go out alone in the future." Guo Zhuang glanced at his brother, then added, "Last year, there was a family whose ten-acre rice field was close to Zhao Bao's. Zhao Bao heard it had good Feng Shui and wanted to forcibly buy it. The family didn't agree, so right before the county test, he hired someone to break the legs of the family's younger son. Since then, that son has become insane." At the end, Guo Zhuang sighed. Xu Qing asked, "The incident where the person had their leg broken, how was it judged?" "How else could it have been judged? The perpetrator turned himself in, and the case was closed that same day. Many witnesses saw the family's younger son throw the first punch, and even though his leg was broken, considering the assailant turned himself in and even proactively compensated the medical expenses, even the Old Master couldn't hand down a severe sentence." Xu Qing asked further, "Did the family's younger son have a talent for studying?" "Yes, they had ten acres of top-quality rice paddy, his mother was a textile worker, and his elder brother and sister-in-law had not split the family assets yet, supporting him to attend a private school. Teacher Feng at the private school had high hopes for him, but after that incident, his prospects were completely ruined," Guo Zhuang replied. Guo Li then followed up, "Teacher Feng holds the title of Scholar and sought out the Old Master several times for the case, but the Old Master couldn't help him. Moreover, the person has gone insane, even with help, he can no longer pursue official ranks..." He didn't finish his sentence, but Xu Qing understood the implication. It meant that the individual had no value anymore. Under such circumstances, Teacher Feng still appealing to County Magistrate Wu was an act of utmost benevolence. Xu Qing said, "Older brother Guo, younger brother Guo, I understand your kindness. I will certainly pay more attention to my safety in the coming days." Guo Li said, "Mr. Xu, as you can see, my older brother and I are not on good terms with the Zhao family. If you need us these days, we will not hesitate to help." Xu Qing nodded and said, "Thank you both for your kindness. May I presume to ask if the affected family has any relation to you?" Guo Zhuang sighed, "Mr. Xu, even if you didn't ask, we were going to tell you." Sёarch* The nôᴠel Fire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Guo Li interjected, "That's my sister-in-law's family." Xu Qing nodded gently, "Older brother Guo, rest assured, once I finish the child student test, I will definitely help you give your sister-in-law a resolution." Guo Zhuang's eyes slightly reddened, "Mr. Xu, you..." He was about to bow in thanks when Xu Qing gestured, "Older brother Guo, speaking more is of no benefit. We shall see action in the matter." After Xu Qing's promise, Guo Zhuang and Guo Li became even closer to Xu Qing. They safely escorted Xu Qing back to the Li family courtyard, bid farewell, and continued patrolling. "Big brother, this young Mr. Xu is really a clever person, it seems the rumors aren't false, Archivist Li becoming an Archivist really has something to do with young Mr. Xu." "Yes, last time when we escorted him to buy incense candles, he was silent all the way. After feeling Zhao Bao's threat this time, he started talking a lot. We deal with all sorts of people regularly, there are ruthless young people and clever ones too, but someone who is both clever and ruthless, I've only seen this one." "Big brother, how did you see that he's ruthless?" "Did you forget? Zhao Bao has really killed someone. We two constables couldn't stand that gaze, did you see young Mr. Xu being scared? If it were not a more ruthless person, he would have shown his fear back in the duty room." "That's not ruthlessness though, I heard scholars say that ′when a mountain collapses in front of him, his expression does not change′, indicating that young Mr. Xu is someone capable of great things." "Ah Li, you are mistaken. Can someone who is capable of achieving great things not be ruthless?" Guo Zhuang added quietly. Compared to his brother who was more overt about climbing the social ladder, Guo Zhuang was more reserved. Even if it wasn't for his wife's family's situation, he would not have aligned with the Zhao family. Because he knew very well that, as an outsider constable, he could never get opportunities from Zhao Xiong. He had been waiting. Finally, the chance arrived. "Li Gongpu's martial skills are similar to mine, yet he has a good nephew. In middle age, his fortune changed entirely, reaching the ceiling we lowly ones could touch," Guo Zhuang sighed internally. Personal effort sometimes really is worthless in front of luck.

Chapter 19 - 16 Strength Force

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