Chapter 8 Head Pao Duties Manual Article 1

  He took a quick glance at the scene inside, and even the seasoned Guan Maolin couldn't help but take a deep breath. At this moment, except for Ye Haodong, no one else was standing in the room. The corners of his eyes and mouth were all bleeding, and his right hand was covered with blood and flesh. His foot had just been lifted from the body of Zhu Mingfu, the "head" of cell 6, who was lying on the ground.

  "Stop! Put your hands up and stand against the wall!"

  Ye Haodong followed his words and did as he was told, cooperating fully, and Guan Maolin's tense emotions were slightly alleviated.

  "What's going on?"

  Before Ye Haodong could speak, Zhu Mingfu had already scrambled to his feet and rushed to answer: "Report to the government, the new little Ye said he can give massages, we don't believe it, everyone together let him give us a massage, his hands were a bit heavy, nothing else!"

  Kuo Pao-kun observed from the side, seeing Kuan Mao-lin's appearance of not wanting to make a fuss, and seized the opportunity to say: "You're really something, making such a big commotion with just a massage. You few dog days are truly a bunch of wretched lives that can't enjoy good fortune."

  Guan Maolin handed the triangular band on his shoulder to Guo Baokun: "Check their injuries, if there's no major problem, take good care of them." After finishing the handover, he looked at Ye Haodong, who was lying on the wall with his hands raised high, with a profound meaning in his eyes, and then turned around and walked out.

  After Guan Maolin left, Guo Baokun suddenly became the one who held the power of life and death in cell 6. He went to check on the injuries of several people, and was surprised to find that the most seriously injured was actually Ye Haodong, who was the only one still standing when they came in. The others were all showing painful expressions, but their exaggerated performances couldn't fool Guo Baokun, who had become a seasoned expert. Among these people, Ye Haodong's injuries were not serious, and his right hand was the most severely injured. Judging from the appearance, even with a conservative estimate, it was at least a fracture.

  "Kuo Bao-kun pointed at Ye Hao-dong's right hand with a triangular bandage: 'How is your hand? How did you do that?'"

  Ye Haodong naturally raised his right hand, with a relaxed expression: "It's nothing, just a minor injury to the skin and flesh. I was giving Zhu Ge a massage, my hands were too rough, and I pressed down too hard."

  It was only then that Guo Baokun noticed that a bloody fist print on the cement floor had already sunk in by half, and there were even splattered cement fragments next to it.

  Judging from Zhu Mingfu's miserable cry and their situation when they just came in, Ye Haodong's earth-shattering punch was more than half intentional to hit the cement floor, letting off Zhu Mingfu who had been frightened.

  Kwok Po-kuen was very satisfied with Yip Ho-yang's self-control, and he made a rare self-introduction: "I'm Kwok Po-kuen, used to be from Sha Tau Kok district."

  Ye Haodong was taken aback for a moment, then smiled: "I'm Ye Haodong from Taiping Gate. I've never been in here before because I accidentally killed someone and got sent in."

  Guo Baokun nodded: "I know, Shan Longjun died at your hands, right?"

  Ye Haodong: "It was an accidental killing!"

  Kuo Pao Kun smiled carelessly: "Yes, it was a mistaken killing."

  Guo Baokun pointed to Zhu Mingfu's sleeping quarters: "Ye Haodong, from now on, you sleep there. Now go over, today you have nothing to do here."

  Yehao Dong didn't move: "Thank you, Bao Kun big brother, but today's matter is mainly my fault, I broke the rules and caused this commotion. The relevant departments already have an opinion about me, your position here today isn't easy to come by, don't get dragged down with me, just let them punish me as they see fit."

  Guo Baokun furrowed his brow, and the fat on his face jiggled. He was torn for a moment before seeming to make a major decision. Lowering his voice, he said, "Don't worry, brother. I've got this under control. Just now, Comrade Guan was praising your case, saying you have a good sense of law and protected yourself while also doing good for the people. I think he didn't really want to deal with it himself, so he handed it over to me. Don't worry, just do what I say and there won't be any problems." He then turned to Zhu Mingfu and others: "Later, when Comrade Guan comes in, make a big show of shouting at him. If anyone dares to cause trouble, I'll take care of them." After that, he raised his voice again: "Less chatter! Everyone get against the wall and lift up your clothes!"

  The door closed, and the sound of the triangular strip hitting the wall and clothes echoed in the corridor. Zhu Mingfu's mournful wails made listeners shed tears and onlookers delighted. After the slapping stopped, the voices of several people gradually weakened. Guo Baokun said: "Younger brother, I've heard about your case. The little rascal raised by Shan Longjun broke Ding Sige's tendons, and you got him killed. No matter what the reason was, it's considered a big favor to us. Originally, I still had some doubts, but today's performance has opened my eyes. However, as someone who's been through things, I still have a few unpleasant words to say to you. Please don't mind."

  Ye Haodong clasped his fists: "I don't dare, Bao Kun is an old-timer in Shahekou District, a famous righteous man on the road. Although I haven't mixed with him before, I've heard of your great name many times. If you have any instructions, please speak directly, and I will definitely listen."

  "Your case I roughly know, the situation is very clear, I estimate you can't stay here for a few more days and the court will be able to pronounce judgment. Based on your voluntary surrender and your age, I estimate that at most you'll just have to stay in a detention center for a few months. If things go well, maybe you'll even be released without charges."

  Ye Haodong clasped his fists together: "Thanks for your kind words, elder brother. Please speak your mind."

  "Little brother, you were too rash today. If it weren't for the fact that Officer Guan has a good impression of you and didn't plan to frame you, he could have written a report about your behavior today and submitted it to the court. When they sentence you, they'll definitely take this incident into consideration and give you a harsher punishment. So, little brother, I advise you that sometimes even if something doesn't seem right, you still need to endure it. You should know that you're not like us!"

  Guo Baokun's words are very reasonable, and Ye Haodong's actions today are indeed a bit superfluous. After Guo Baokun analyzed the serious consequences that this matter may bring, Ye Haodong couldn't help but feel deeply convinced. It's not easy for someone to speak so frankly when they don't know each other well. Rumor has it that Guo Baokun is a very righteous person, and it seems that he is indeed reliable.

  Ye Haodong nodded, "I'll listen to you, big brother."

  The development of things was indeed beyond Guo Baokun's expectations. Lao Guan did not dwell on the matter after that, and he also unusually did not pursue Guo Baokun for his dereliction of duty.

  Ye Haodong's case was tried smoothly, and the court only took more than 20 days to announce the conclusion of the case. As the third defendant, Ye Haodong only attended one hearing session, and the sentencing results of all parties involved were quickly announced. As a first-time offender and in a situation of justifiable defense, Ye Haodong received fair leniency and was sentenced to half a year of reeducation at a juvenile correctional facility.

  Ye Haodong's first encounter with a detention center was also his last, a "fate" that lasted only twenty or so days.

  In the more than 20 days of detention, Ye Haodong, who aimed to experience various lives under the special care of Guo Baokun, did not suffer much. In normal circumstances, every newcomer must go through the usual routine of cleaning toilets and floors, but he was exempt from these tasks. Moreover, he did not encounter Hou Saner, whom Li Weidong worried about. Of course, he also did not meet Duan Hongwei, who was entrusted by Li Weidong to take care of him. Now that he is about to leave this place, the bits and pieces of his experiences over the past 20 days involuntarily floated into Ye Haodong's mind.

  When it comes to life in the detention center, what makes Ye Haodong most uncomfortable is sleeping. Among the eight people, Old Yu and Meng Tao talk in their sleep, while Shao Wei frequently tosses and turns due to insomnia. Huang Mao grinds his teeth, Zhu Mingfu snores, Xie Baoguo and Lin Dashan all make noise at night, taking turns keeping Ye Haodong awake, who is already a light sleeper.

  What's even more unbearable is the food here. In short, no matter what kind of physique you have, after staying here for three months, a crocodile can turn into a gecko. For more than 20 days since Ye Haodong arrived, every meal was just two steamed buns and a bowl of plain cabbage and potato soup with a few drops of oil floating on top, and it didn't change at all in those 20 days. After eating his brain out, Ye Haodong finally understood why everyone here is so thin - if this food could raise a fat person, that would be a miracle. Based on this understanding, Ye Haodong admired Guo Baokun's "achievement" of having such a plump body even more.

  "It's indeed a cook who didn't starve to death in the three years of great drought." As he sighed with emotion, Ye Haodong thought of another interesting thing that happened in the dorm.

  That day, Guo Baokun arranged for Ye Haodong to sleep in the head bed, which symbolized the highest leadership position in the cell. However, after the event, Ye Haodong did not squeeze out Zhu Mingfu's position as arranged by Guo Baokun, and instead chose the westernmost position against the wall as his resting place. This unconscious humble move saved him from a very troublesome thing. It turned out that according to the rules of the cell, as the head bed, there was also a glorious but arduous task that must be done - regularly getting cigarettes for everyone to enjoy.

  Cigarettes are a forbidden item here, yet they are the only spiritual sustenance for these prisoners waiting to serve their sentences. Therefore, they are extremely scarce and precious. Whether or not one can get cigarettes often relates to the stability of the head inmate's position. It's unbearable for people in prison. If the head inmate cannot get cigarettes for a long time, it will not only shake his prestige but also destroy the unity and stability within the cell. Therefore, getting cigarettes is indeed the top priority for the head inmate's work!

  The entire prison has very few channels to obtain cigarettes, and channel one is that occasionally, Guo Baokun, a big shot in the prison, would take pity on others. However, with many people wanting them and not enough to go around, even someone as kind-hearted as Guo couldn't satisfy everyone's demands. Channel two involves taking advantage of the only opportunity to make contact with the outside world - visits. But it's extremely difficult to bring cigarettes in under the supervision of prison guards, and those who can do so are like giant pandas - very rare. These people usually have connections on the outside and are high-ranking individuals within the prison. Getting cigarettes from them is also a challenging task.