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

Chapter 49 The people will not fight against the officials

What could Director Wang say? The prosecutor was supposed to stand up for the people, so he could only obediently cooperate.

Director Wang led everyone to a conference room, warmly inviting people to pour tea and water, while he hurried off to report to Factory Director Niu.

"Useless, Director Wang, do you even want to keep your job?"

Factory Director Niu launched into a tirade against Director Wang, who was prepared for the worst. He couldn't afford to offend either side and was caught in the middle.

"Factory manager, why don't you go and take a look?"

"Then what am I supposed to do with you? What's with that Director Dai? He's scared by a mere prosecutor."

Factory Director Niu had no desire to see the Hu family's bunch of peasants; in his eyes, they were all damn troublemakers.

Director Wang had no choice but to bite the bullet and make up a lie, "Factory Director, that prosecutor said that if you don't go, he'll come looking for you."

"Damn it, when did he get the right to act so arrogantly in my factory? Call the legal department over right now!"

Factory Director Niu couldn't accept his authority being challenged, and he was the only one who could have the final say in the factory.

This kind of stimulation actually worked; Director Wang followed Factory Manager Niu around like a puppy.

"Factory manager, we've already notified the legal department."

Factory Director Niu stormed into the conference room, glaring at Qi Tongwei with hatred.

"What does our factory's business have to do with the procuratorate?"

Qi Tongwei stood up, fearless, and declared, "The people's affairs are the people's affairs."

It's been a long time since anyone dared to confront Factory Manager Niu directly.

Director Wang immediately pulled out the chair for Factory Director Niu to sit in.

"Such arrogance! Don't you have any self-awareness about your rank?"

Factory Director Niu sat down and roared at Qi Tongwei.

Qi Tongwei slammed his fist on the table. "Director Niu, you've got quite the airs of a bureaucrat. Have you gotten so used to being high and mighty that you've forgotten who you are? We're socialist, not capitalist."

Factory Director Niu's anger soared. He had actually been lectured by a young man, and he slammed his hand on the table.

"Director Wang, call the security guards in and throw him out."

The Living Yama truly lives up to his name; he fears no one.

Director Dai quickly stepped in to smooth things over, saying, "Director Niu, everyone, calm down. Arguing won't solve anything; let's address the problem first."

"Chief Dai, I called you here to arrest the troublemakers, not to smooth things over."

Director Niu displayed a strong and assertive attitude, completely disregarding the lowly director.

Factory Director Niu and Guo Anmin, the vice president of the court, are cousins. Director Dai is really upset; how could he have run into a family like that?

How could Qi Tongwei bear to make Director Dai sad?

"Director Niu, I am now representing Hu Tiezhu's family as their lawyer. Director Dai is here specifically to mediate; he's not trying to smooth things over. Please, your factory, show some responsibility and stop hiding when things get tough."

Factory Director Niu was furious. How dare this greenhorn, who hadn't even grown up yet, criticize the director of a state-owned factory?

"Director Wang, where's the security guard I told you to call?"

Director Wang was also in a difficult position, his forehead covered in sweat. "Factory Manager, the security guards have been stopped by the police outside."

"Director Dai, what do you mean?"

Factory Director Niu pointed at Director Dai and roared angrily.

He's so powerful that even the King of Hell dares to break into Jinhao Nightclub, there's no place he wouldn't dare to do anything. That's why Chief Dai had the police stop the security guards.

"Director Niu, we should take the people's demands seriously. Letting security guards in will only escalate the conflict."

"Director Dai, how dare you lecture me?"

Chief Dai quickly put on a smiling face, "Director Niu, you've misunderstood. The main purpose of the police station is to mediate disputes among ordinary people; it's my duty."

Factory Director Niu suddenly noticed Ye Xuan taking pictures. "What are you taking pictures of, Director Wang? Confiscate her camera!"

Ye Xuan quickly handed the camera to Qi Tongwei. "Director Niu, I'm a reporter from the Handong Daily. Hu Tiezhu died protecting the factory's property. Your factory's actions are truly disheartening for the workers."

Damn, another young female reporter has come out to criticize us. Doesn't Director Niu have any face left?

"Director Wang, who gave you permission to let the reporter in? Throw her out immediately."

"Director Niu, the law stipulates that journalists have the freedom to interview. If this matter is not handled properly, it will make every worker feel insecure, which could potentially lead to even bigger social problems."

Ye Xuan responded calmly and logically.

"All this reporter does is spout nonsense, always trying to stir up trouble. If the factory goes bankrupt, are you going to pay the wages of these thousands of people?"

Factory Director Niu spoke with great conviction, turning the tables and blaming others, insisting that he had done nothing wrong.

Ye Xuan was not someone to be trifled with either. "Director Niu, in the prosecutor's words, you don't care about the people at all now, and you completely treat yourself like a local tyrant in the factory."

Qi Tongwei is speechless. You, Ye the great reporter, have really targeted me today.

"Director Wang, didn't you understand what I said? Get her out of here!"

Factory Director Niu really thinks he's the local tyrant of the factory.

Qi Tongwei immediately stepped in front of Ye Xuan, saying, "Director Niu, we're here today to discuss Hu Tiezhu's death compensation, not to watch you flaunt your official power."

"Fine, you want to talk, right? Tell me, how much money is the Hu family trying to extort from the factory?"

Factory Director Niu pointed aggressively at Qi Tongwei, his face full of arrogance.

Qi Tongwei was furious. This was no way they were going to have a proper talk!

"Factory Manager Niu, put away your arrogance. If your son dies in the factory, I'll compensate you three thousand. Do you agree?"

This was a curse upon his own son, and Director Niu couldn't tolerate it.

"You're a prosecutor, you can't just talk nonsense. I'm going to file a complaint with the procuratorate today and see how long you can keep this job."

Damn it, they're trying to take my clothes off again. I, Qi Tongwei, am a dignified man, who am I afraid of?

"Director Niu, it's your right to file a complaint, but it's also your responsibility to resolve Hu Tiezhu's problem. Don't be a coward."

The word "coward" broke Director Niu's defenses. After the ten-year movement ended, he was afraid of being purged and hid at home every day. Many people came to his door to scold him for being a coward.

"Go ahead and sue if you dare. If the court doesn't rule on it, you won't get your three thousand."

The Hu family panicked; throughout history, the common people have never fought against the officials.

Hu Tiezhu's wife ran over and knelt in front of Director Niu, tears streaming down her face.

"Factory manager, please have pity on my widowed mother and her child. Tiezhu came to work at the factory after retiring from the army at 24, and he has never taken a day off in 15 years. Please, for his sake, give us a little more. I beg you."

Hu Tiechui immediately knelt on the ground, "Factory Director, we were wrong, we were wrong! Please, for the sake of my brother who worked so hard for the factory, give those orphans and widows a little more money. I'll repay you even if I have to be your slave in my next life."

Factory Director Niu remained unmoved. The peasant from the Hu family thought that making a scene would earn them more money. Would they think that anyone would dare to make a scene in the future?

"I'll be waiting for you in court."

Factory Director Niu uttered a harsh remark and stormed out of the meeting room, refusing to discuss the matter further.

"Factory manager, we were wrong, we were wrong!"

Hu Tiezhu's wife was so heartbroken that she fainted.