"What did you say?"
Hearing Situ Yan's words, Mu Jianmin was stunned on the spot!
As Situ Yan's direct superior, he was well aware of what she was facing today.
Although, in Mu Jianmin's heart, he supported Situ Yan being with Jiang Feng.
But after all, Situ Zhenjiang is Situ Yan's grandfather, and as a dignified army commander, it is understandable that he wants to arrange an engagement for his granddaughter, to facilitate a marriage with the eldest of the He Family from the Provincial City.
Even Jing Jie, though a leader, can't interfere too much. After all, it's hard to judge family disputes even for a wise official.
However, Situ Yan suddenly told him that she was now surrounded by thugs, which made Mu Jianmin extremely angry!
How could there be thugs appearing out of nowhere in Binhai?
"Xiao Yan, what exactly is going on? Where did these thugs come from, and why are they blocking you?" Mu Jianmin hurriedly asked.
"You'll know the specific situation when you bring people over, Mr. Mu! The thugs are right in front of my house now, in large numbers. Please send more people and several more vehicles over!" Situ Yan said sternly!
Mu Jianmin was shocked beyond belief. Just the day before yesterday, a group of foreign drug dealers had secretly entered the city, almost causing an irreversible situation. The incident hadn't even completely settled, and now there were thugs?
Moreover, Situ Yan's current status was a prominent figure in the city, being established as a role model and benchmark for the action department, yet there were thugs targeting her. Could it be terrorists seeking revenge?
"This is outrageous! Xiao Yan, hang in there. I'm personally going to bring a large force over! Secretary Tian and Mayor Liu just emphasized, the city must enhance its preventive and security measures to prevent any further malicious incidents. Mr. Xu just promised the leaders. To have thugs appear at this critical moment, it's like pouring salt in our wounds!"
With urgency in his voice, Mu Jianmin hung up the phone and obviously started preparing to mobilize forces.
At that moment, Situ Jingjie was utterly dumbfounded!
He never expected Situ Yan to make a call, not to the military court, but directly to the action department!
And thugs??
When did he become a thug?!
To them, as soldiers, this was an immense insult!
"Situ Yan, you're ruthless!!" Situ Jingjie stared at Situ Yan and said through gritted teeth.
"Aren't you fearless? Then don't leave if you have the guts!" Situ Yan watched Situ Jingjie with a cold snort.
"Situ XX..." The thirty or so soldiers looked pitifully at Situ Jingjie, each appearing very distressed.
To them, even if it meant dying in battle and being wrapped in horsehide, it was better than being caught by the action department as thugs, which would be a lifelong stain, an immense dishonor!
"Don't panic! I said, if the sky falls, I'll hold it up. I refuse to believe we haven't done anything, and yet someone dares to arrest us? Today, for the Situ Family, I'm staying put and not leaving!" Situ Jingjie said furiously.
"Alright, let's see how long you can hold out!" Situ Yan also squared off against Situ Zhenjiang, refusing to yield!
Twenty minutes later, a dozen vehicles from the action department hurriedly arrived at Jinxiu City District.
Led by Mu Jianmin, the head of the South City Action Department, a large group of armed action team members quickly jumped out of the vehicles. When they saw five off-road vehicles and more than thirty brawny men surrounding Situ Yan, Mu Jianmin's face immediately darkened!
Because, in a sense, Situ Yan didn't exaggerate; she really was surrounded!
And for the other party to dare do this in broad daylight showed they were indeed brazen!
But as Mu Jianmin got closer, he realized it wasn't as simple as that!
Among those surrounded, how was Jiang Feng there?!
Moreover, those thirty plus people standing still didn't look like thugs, but rather... soldiers sent by the Situ Family!
Mu Jianmin inwardly cursed. This little ancestor was really causing him trouble. Wasn't this putting him in a tough spot?
However, since he had already come here, he couldn't just muddle-headedly lead the team back; he had to provide an explanation!
Thus, he walked up to Situ Yan, with a displeased look, and asked, knowingly, "Xiao Yan, what's going on? Where are the thugs? I don't see them."
"Mr. Mu, aren't these in front of you? I was going to leave, but they stood here blocking my way, continually provoking and threatening me. Isn't that what thugs do?" Situ Yan retorted.
Beside her, Situ Jingjie's expression fluctuated as he spoke to Mu Jianmin, "Mr. Mu, this is a family matter of the Situ Family. Sorry to have embarrassed you, but please do us a favor."
Mu Jianmin wasn't exactly close with Situ Jingjie but knew him. At this, he also addressed business with a principled stance, "Situ XX, I certainly cannot interfere with your family matters, but doing this in this busy residential area is undoubtedly improper, right? Please also give us some leeway, so things don't get out of hand."
"Mr. Mu, I won't say too much. Situ Yan is clearly framing us. You're well aware of our identities, and we have nothing to do with thugs, so please take your team back. I'll visit personally another day to apologize." Situ Jingjie said calmly.
Upon hearing this, Mu Jianmin's face turned grim: "Situ XX, what do you mean by this? You think we made such a big scene just for show? I know you're not thugs, but if you insist on not listening to my advice, you could indeed be suspected of gathering to create a disturbance. I hope we don't have to experience any unpleasantness, which is bad for everyone."
"Mr. Mu, today I really can't give you face. I haven't made things difficult for Situ Yan, but this Jiang Feng cannot take a step out of here today! Not even if you give the order!" Situ Jingjie said unceremoniously.
Mu Jianmin was no pushover. Seeing his friendly persuasion being disregarded, he immediately got angry!
He knew Situ Jingjie's insistence must be related to today's engagement event, but considering Situ Yan's current situation, they simply couldn't allow this nonsense!
Moreover, this also involved Jiang Feng. Situ Jingjie was afraid Jiang Feng would disrupt the birthday banquet or the wedding, right? Since things had come to this, he was even more inclined to help them. After all, he himself didn't want Commander Situ to separate the lovebirds!
"Situ XX, then please forgive my rudeness. You all come with my people first, go to the action department to clear your heads, and even if you come out clear-headed later, it's still better than gathering to make a scene!" With that, Mu Jianmin waved his hand and ordered the fifty plus subordinates he brought: "Take them away!"
Seeing that Mu Jianmin was about to get serious, Situ Jingjie panicked, "Mr. Mu, are you sure about this?!"
However, those behind from the action department didn't give him a chance to speak and came up directly, arresting all more than thirty people led by Situ Jingjie and escorting them into the vehicle.
"Situ Yan, Jiang Feng, just you wait, I'm not done with you!!!" Before getting into the car, Situ Jingjie stared intently at Jiang Feng and Situ Yan.
But unfortunately, Situ Yan ignored him entirely and instead smiled at Mu Jianmin, "Mr. Mu, thanks a lot!"
"You still know to call me Mr. Mu, is this how you fool your superiors? Your courage is getting bigger and bigger now!" Mu Jianmin feigned seriousness, "In any case, I don't care what trouble you're stirring up, handle your family matters quickly, and then return to the team promptly. I can't lose you!"
After speaking, Mu Jianmin gave Jiang Feng a meaningful look, nodded earnestly, and then led all his subordinates to retreat!