Official Career Storm-Chapter 1302

8:30 AM.

A few taxis stopped outside the gates of Nanhu District's City Government.

A group of elderly people, all over fifty, holding banners or carrying young children in their arms.

They got out of the taxis and headed straight for the District Government building.

They reached the steps of the main entrance of the government building, unfurled their banners, and knelt down with a thud.

With them came a young man in his twenties.

The young man wore a small camera around his neck, standing in the distance, silently recording everything.

By this time, the government staff were already arriving for work one after another.

This scene first drew the attention of the security guards, followed by an increasing number of onlookers.

Seeing the four big characters "Judicial Injustice" on the banner, everyone gasped.

Oh my, who are these elderly folks, they sure are bold.

"What are you doing here?"

"Get up quickly!"

The security guards wanted to drive them away, but there were almost twenty people here, and the two of them couldn't handle it.

Moreover, seeing the angry expressions on these elderly people's faces, he was afraid of provoking them and getting beaten up, so he just went through the motions.

Seeing they couldn't be convinced, he began to call to inform the leaders above.

The call was received by Xiao Ting, the office director of the District Government.

Xiao Ting had just left home and was on the road.

Upon hearing that people were kneeling and unfurling banners at the government building, Xiao Ting was taken aback.

"Who are they?"

"A group of elderly folks."

"Ask them what they're here for."

"Got it, okay."

After hanging up the phone, the security guard went to ask again.

The questioning opened up their flood of words.

The elderly folks explained with tears and snot the ordeal their sons had gone through. At their age, crying while speaking had a theatrical vibe, the tone rising and falling, carrying unexpected grief mixed with a hint of humor.

The crowd finally understood - it was due to yesterday's car accident.

The security guards hurriedly contacted Xiao Ting again to report the situation.

"I understand, find a way to get them to leave."

"Can't get them to leave, they're too many."

"How many?"

"Sixteen, and they're not young, also carrying children. Forcible removal may cause problems."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ting knew this group came prepared.

Elderly people, children, were vulnerable groups.

If a physical altercation occurred, it could quickly escalate the situation.

Suddenly, she thought of something and asked, "Are there any journalists or media at the scene?"

"No."

"Are you sure?"

"Sure."

"Alright, I understand. Try to talk to them, get them into the meeting room if possible, don't let them stay outside, it's too detrimental."

The security guards approached to persuade them, but they remained unmoved, insisting on kneeling here.

Meanwhile, Xiao Ting also immediately contacted Mr. Cao, the district chief, to thoroughly inform him of the situation.

Mr. Cao, being even lazier, was still lying in bed and hadn't risen yet, though it was nearly 9 AM.

Upon hearing the situation, he jumped up immediately.

Damn, it took so much effort to appease the family members of the deceased, and now the driver's family caused trouble!

This was a slap in his own face.

By 8:50, Zhong Baofeng arrived.

Seeing the situation at the gate with the banner, he was also stunned.

Then he realized, it must be Song Guanchao's doing.

He took a deep breath and walked to the side to dial Song Guanchao.

"Hello, District Chief Song, did you arrange the situation at the District Government here?"

"Yes, what do you think? The effect is quite good, isn't it?"

"... District Chief Song, why did you blow this up so big? Didn't we agree to directly expose those surveillance videos?"

"Direct exposure, the impact isn't big enough, the public opinion isn't strong enough."

Zhong Baofeng was momentarily speechless, as Song Guanchao was right.

Simply exposing the surveillance might spark some discussion but wouldn't form a wave.

It lacked a breakthrough point.

And the driver's family's kneeling with banners on-site was exactly that breakthrough.

"Mr. Zhong, you should perform well; this is a rare opportunity."

"I understand."

Zhong Baofeng put away his phone, adjusted his emotions, and walked over briskly.

"Don't gather here, everyone move aside!"

Seeing it was the Vice District Chief, the crowd immediately made a path.

Zhong Baofeng came over and squatted in front of an elderly man: "Old brother, I am the Deputy District Chief, my surname is Zhong. Can you tell me why you are kneeling here?"

The old man wiped his tears and said, "My son was wronged and is going to jail!"

Although he knew the specifics, he still had to go through the process.

Listening to his incoherent recount, Zhong Baofeng occasionally nodded cooperatively.

When he finished speaking, Zhong Baofeng was about to speak when a woman walked over.

It was Xiao Ting.

"Mr. Zhong."

"Director Xiao, just arrived?"

Zhong Baofeng made a gesture of looking at the time on his wrist, it was already 9:10.

This was obviously late.

Xiao Ting's face darkened, this guy was intentionally making her look bad in front of so many people.

"Traffic jam."

Keeping her smile, she said, "I heard about the situation here..."

"You go clear out the meeting room on the first floor."

Interrupting her, Zhong Baofeng instructed, then addressed the elderly man: "Old brother, I have understood the situation. Rest assured, if what you say is true, and your son is innocent, I promise to deliver justice for him!"

"But it's raining a little, the ground is wet, staying here too long could lead to illness, let's go inside, how about that?"

The old man shook his head repeatedly, "I won't go inside, I'll stay right here."

Zhong Baofeng spun around in anxiety, he thought it was just an act, but these driver's family members were so deeply in character!

In desperation, inspiration struck Zhong Baofeng.

Thud!

He knelt down as well.

The crowd gasped in surprise, all were stunned.

Even Xiao Ting couldn't quite understand his actions.

Only to see Zhong Baofeng solemnly say, "Old brother, this is the District Government, the People's Government, you kneeling here makes me, a servant of the people, feel guilty. If anyone should kneel, it should be me kneeling to you."

His words were indeed remarkably delivered.

Also, they were completely recorded by the journalists mingling in the crowd.

The journalist felt somewhat excited, knowing that once this video was released, it was sure to go viral!

This District Chief was going to make headlines!

These elderly people seemed moved by Zhong Baofeng's attitude, their hearts softened a bit.

"Mr. Zhong, can you really deliver justice for my son?"

"Yes!"

Zhong Baofeng declared word by word, "I, Zhong Baofeng, make my stand clear today: as long as your son bears no responsibility, no one can convict him! If the District Government cannot resolve the issue, I will go to the City Government, if the City Government cannot deliver justice, I will go to the provincial authority! If he is not acquitted, I, Zhong Baofeng, will resign in reproach, no longer serving as Vice District Chief!"

Suddenly, the scene went silent.

The staff, one after another, were somewhat stunned. Had Mr. Zhong taken the wrong medicine today?

Even if the intent was to appease them, there was no need to be so absolute?

Xiao Ting's expression was perplexed, she too thought Zhong Baofeng was overly agitated, even more so than these family members.