Power and Wealth

Chapter 1629

Downstairs.

A scream echoed.

Everyone was stunned by the kick from Director Dong. Watching Yang Zhen's body flying in mid-air, many felt like they were about to spit out blood. The scene of someone being kicked several meters away was something they had only seen in TV dramas and movies, never in real life.

Such strength!

That kick was too ruthless!

Everyone watched in horror as Yang Zhen flew and landed on his own Audi A4L, five meters away, with a loud crash.

"Ah!"

Yang Zhen grimaced in pain, clutching his stomach.

"Director Yang!"

"Assault! Assault!"

"Why do you have the right to hit someone?"

The people from the General office burst out in protests. Some shouted at Director Dong, while others rushed to help Yang Zhen, asking if he was okay.

Director Dong calmly stated, "He laid hands on me first. Everyone saw it. What's the deal? He can hit me, but I can't kick him?"

Why should he hit someone?

There was no reason for him to be hit!

Even if it were Chen Zhen instead of Yang Zhen, it wouldn't matter!

If anyone dared to touch him, they'd get the same treatment!

Director Dong casually took a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, and took a few puffs, maintaining a calm expression. He didn't show any remorse for causing such a disturbance. Seeing this, the people around couldn't help but gasp. Director Dong had held back. They were all colleagues, and there was no deep-seated animosity between them. So Director Dong had controlled the force of his kick. While it looked intimidating and like Yang Zhen had been sent flying, he had just kicked him in the stomach. Since it was all soft tissue, it wouldn't cause any fractures or serious injuries. Director Dong had shown some mercy. This kick served as a lesson for Yang Zhen, preventing him from disregarding them in the future.

The situation was chaotic.

Onlookers were in an uproar.

Especially the clerks from the inspection offices downstairs. Some were so shocked they almost fell out of the windows. Luckily, they managed to hold on.

"He hit someone!"

"Oh no, this is bad."

"Yeah, this is going to be a big problem."

If the incident where Director Dong from the the Second Office hit a car had already had a negative impact and could potentially lead to disciplinary action, then after this kick, things would only get worse. Once physical violence was involved, it no longer remained a dispute between colleagues or officials; it became a serious matter. The people from the Second Office were also taken aback.

From start to finish, they all stared wide-eyed as Yang Zhen flew through the air and landed painfully on his car. It took them a few seconds to finally react.

Han Fei and Sun Zhaobang's faces turned pale.

This wasn't good.

He resorted to violence.

What should they do now?

While they were angry and frustrated earlier, none expected the situation to escalate to this extent. Let alone hitting someone in a government office, even in a regular state-owned enterprise; such a severe incident could lead to dismissal or criminal charges. Moreover, the Commission for Discipline Inspection was not ordinary; it was a department responsible for enforcing party discipline. This was tantamount to committing a crime in a police station.

Hitting Yang Zhen's car.

Hitting Yang Zhen.

This incident couldn't be resolved anymore.

Han Fei immediately exclaimed, "Director Yang, why did you hit our Director Dong? Do you have any sense of being a cadre?"

Sun Zhaobang also realized the severity of the situation and immediately reprimanded the people from the General office, "You've gone too far! Who gave you the right to hit people?"

He Zhou sighed heavily, "This is too much."

Zhang Dongliang added, "Yeah if Director Dong hadn't acted in self-defense, he would've been pushed away long ago."

At this moment, the people from the Second Office were united. Since things had escalated to this point, they couldn't just let it go. They had to stand up for Director Dong. Implicitly, they conveyed the message that Director Dong had acted in self-defense and it was Yang Zhen who had initiated the violence.

The people from the General office were not having it.

"You guys..."

"This is a case of the guilty party accusing the innocent!"

"Isn't there any justice left?"

"Daring to fight in the Commission for Discipline Inspection compound!"

Their leader had been attacked, and they felt incredibly embarrassed.

Han Fei shouted, "Clearly, Deputy Director Yang, laid hands on our Director Dong first. Everyone here saw it, yet you're unwilling to let it go."

The people from the General office retorted, "Deputy Director Yang didn't hit anyone. It was just pushing and shoving. It was Director Dong who kicked someone first!"

The two departments started arguing again.

By this time, Yang Zhen had recovered a bit. He was helped down from the car, clutching his stomach. He was furious, pointing at Director Dong, "You, Dong Xuebing, dare to hit someone? Do you think you can act recklessly in the Commission for Discipline Inspection compound?"

Director Dong looked at him coldly, "You hit me first, so it's only fair for me to hit back. You've had your say and occupied the moral high ground."

Yang Zhen was truly enraged. Being publicly assaulted like this, how could he maintain his dignity? Fuming with anger, he rushed towards Director Dong again. The people from the General office also followed their leader, joining in the confrontation, equally incensed.

Dong Xuebing chuckled, "What's the matter? Have you learned your lesson yet? Do you want to fight with me? Come on, let's see what you've got!"

Han Fei and He Zhou approached, standing by Director Dong's side.

Both sides were boiling with anger, creating a tense atmosphere of confrontation.

Several veteran inspectors were startled, fearing another conflict might erupt. They quickly came forward to mediate.

"Stop it!"

"Calm down, calm down."

"No more fighting, what's the point of this?"

"Look at yourselves, is this how leaders behave?"

"Director Dong, take your people back. Deputy Director Yang, you too. Let's all calm down. Let the leaders handle this matter."

"Yeah, let's not act rashly."

"Xiao Yang, Xiao Dong, show some respect for this old man."

With the intervention of many peacekeepers, the conflict was diffused.

However, Director Dong and the people from the Second Office didn't care much. They had already vented their anger by hitting the car and the person. Yang Zhen and the people from the General office were still simmering with anger, feeling frustrated. They had never been bullied like this, especially by the old rivals from the Second Office.

The situation was temporarily suppressed.

Director Dong looked around and said indignantly, "Fine, I'll give you some face and won't pursue this further." He then turned to Han Fei and the others, "Let's go. It's time to get back to work."

Yang Zhen was seething with rage.

Pursue us? Do you have the nerve to pursue us?