Our reporter (Li Chao, intern Qian Ye) reported that at around 7 o'clock in the morning on April 7th, in the sixth area of Cherry Garden in Liqiao Town, Shunyi District, an elderly gatekeeper collecting parking fees had a quarrel with a property owner and was knocked to the ground. When residents of the community tried to mediate, they also got into a physical altercation with the other party. Recently, a netizen posted on websites like Tianya, pointing out that the involved property owner was Wu Jianqiang's sister, the deputy town mayor of Liqiao Town. After the incident, Wu Jianqiang also arrived at the scene and said "this matter is handed over to me, I can still handle them."
Yesterday, Wu Jianqiang confirmed that his sister had a conflict with the gatekeeper but denied being rude. The Liqiao Town Government stated that they would conduct an investigation.
The gatekeeping elder
Conflict arose from collecting two yuan for parking fees
Poster Ms. Miao is a resident of Building 3 in the sixth area of Cherry Garden in Liqiao Town. According to her account, at around 7 o'clock in the morning on April 7th, she was about to drive to the hospital when she heard a commotion. She saw through her rearview mirror that a silver Jetta car was arguing with the gatekeeper collecting parking fees at the exit of the community.
The gatekeeper's name is Liu Bo, who is already 71 years old. He recalled that on that day, he stopped the Jetta car to collect the parking fee. "There was a child sitting in the back seat, it should be a family of three. I stopped the car, but they refused to pay," Liu Bo said. He then went in front of the car to demand payment, but the woman sitting in the passenger seat got out of the car, pushed the roadblock aside, and signaled the car to leave. "I stopped the car again, and the woman started cursing," Liu Bo said, which led to a conflict. The woman's husband kneed him hard from behind, and he "sat down right away."
Ms. Miao said that the woman then got out of the car, cursing while dragging the elder to the side.
"I couldn't bear it, so I got out of the car and said 'it's just two yuan for parking fees, why hit people'," Ms. Miao recalled. At that time, the woman began cursing her and pushed her, while the woman's husband hit her twice from behind. "My eyes were blurred, my ears were ringing, and I was dazed."
A black car driver waiting for customers at the community entrance claimed that both women fought afterward.
Community Property Management
Deputy Town Mayor helped his sister at the scene
Regarding this, Captain Wang of the community property management security team confirmed it.
Captain Wang said that not long after the incident, a man in a suit came to the scene, looking to be in his forties. Later, they learned that the man was Wu Jianqiang, the deputy town mayor of Liqiao Town, and the brother of the involved woman. "His attitude was quite bad." Captain Wang said that at the time, Wu Jianqiang asked the surrounding crowd who hit his sister.
Ms. Miao recalled that Wu Jianqiang later told his sister, "You don't worry, this matter is handed over to me, I can still handle them."
Manager Wang of the community property introduced that subsequently, the police arrived and took Ms. Miao, the gatekeeper, the security captain, and him to the police station together, but the involved family drove away on their own. "On the way, I saw Deputy Mayor Wu's car stopped at the traffic light, he stopped the police car and spoke with the police for a while, but I didn't hear the specific content."
Upon examination, Ms. Miao had multiple bruises on her left side, and there was bruising on her head. Liu Bo's medical records showed that the doctor suspected he might have a fractured waist, requiring further examination. Currently, due to lack of money for treatment, Liu Bo is still bedridden at home.
Deputy Town Mayor
Denied having a bad attitude at the scene
Yesterday, Deputy Town Mayor Wu Jianqiang confirmed that his sister and her husband had a conflict with the gatekeeper, but denied having a bad attitude at the scene, and claimed his sister was also injured in the conflict, remaining emotionally unstable afterward.
Relevant responsible persons of the Liqiao Town Government indicated that this matter falls under public security cases, and currently the police station is investigating the relevant parties and witnesses. The town committee and government have also required Wu Jianqiang to legally recuse himself and further understand the situation. If it is verified that Wu Jianqiang indeed acted improperly during the handling of the event, he will be dealt with seriously according to relevant party discipline and laws.
Ms. Miao introduced that yesterday afternoon, the couple who assaulted her came to her house to apologize, hoping for mediation between both parties. However, Liu Bo stated that as of 9 PM last night, the involved party had not apologized to him.
Dialogue
"Did not say extra words, nor did I curse"
Deputy Town Mayor Wu Jianqiang denies saying "this matter is handed over to me, I can still handle them"
Regarding the allegations in the online post regarding his bad attitude and saying "this matter is handed over to me, I can still handle them", yesterday, Deputy Town Mayor Wu Jianqiang stated that he never said any extra words, nor did he curse or fight.
Received call from brother-in-law to reach the scene
New Beijing Daily: Who notified you at the time?
Wu Jianqiang: My brother-in-law called me, so I drove over. It takes seven minutes from the town government to the community.
New Beijing Daily: Some people said your attitude at the scene was not good?
Wu Jianqiang: There were many people at the scene. My sister looked quite disheveled. I went to mediate, feeling that the family shouldn't do such things, it has a bad influence.
New Beijing Daily: What did you say at the scene?
Wu Jianqiang: Don't fight! Fighting won't solve problems. I said that one hundred percent.
New Beijing Daily: Witnesses said you told your sister "you don't worry, this matter is handed over to me, I can still handle them". Is that true?
Wu Jianqiang: No, no, can I resolve this matter? For such matters, the police have their own procedures. I guarantee, first, I did not say any extra words, second, I did not curse, third, I did not fight. I went to mediate, I am a government staff member, it's not good that the family acted this way.
Sister went to see a doctor and did not go to the police station
New Beijing Daily: Why did the police not bring your sister and brother-in-law to the police station?
Wu Jianqiang: The police said if sick, go see a doctor, if not, go to the police station. My sister and brother-in-law went to see a doctor at Shunyi District Hospital Emergency Department, there are records at the hospital.
New Beijing Daily: Those taken to the police station said you waved to stop the police car halfway and said something to them?
Wu Jianqiang: At the red light, my car was parked there. I saw the police coming and originally wanted to say something, but ended up saying nothing.
New Beijing Daily: What did you originally want to say?
Wu Jianqiang: I wanted to say, neighborhood dispute issues, I would do ideological work with my sister, persuade her. Later, I felt it was awkward for the family to act this way, and thought it was meaningless to say this.
Medical expenses should be borne if necessary
New Beijing Daily: When did you know about the online post?
Wu Jianqiang: A colleague told me in the morning, saying my name was mentioned. After I read it, I scolded my sister severely, how could she act like this.
New Beijing Daily: How do you view this matter?
Wu Jianqiang: Feeling very heavy-hearted. The matter itself is trivial, it could have been resolved in other ways, but it caused such a bad impact. I didn't participate in this matter, but the parties happen to be relatives, and the public thinks this way, there's nothing we can do.
New Beijing Daily: Do you know why your sister didn't pay the parking fee?
Wu Jianqiang: Not entirely clear, maybe that day she was in a hurry to send her child to school. I told her, don't let small issues turn into big disputes, communication is the way to solve problems.
New Beijing Daily: How do you think this "family matter" should be resolved?
Wu Jianqiang: The family must make sacrifices, I let my sister apologize, I will do the work, she must apologize. Also, all medical expenses that need to be borne should be borne, and in the future, neighborly relations should be maintained well.