Chapter 156
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Chapter 156 Those Who Commit Multiple Injustices Will Bring About Their Own Demise!
Flames!
When the man in the suit mentioned this name that no one had spoken of for a long time, the atmosphere in the car immediately fell silent.
Silent to the point of stagnation.
In the past few years, this name had been taboo in that particular circle. Everyone tacitly understood not to mention it. Those with contempt would refer to him as “that madman,” while those with respect would call him “that master.” The two characters for “Flames” truly hadn’t been spoken aloud for a very long time.
As time passed, it seemed everyone gradually forgot these two characters, forgot this code name that once struck fear in all directions.
But now, when the suited man brought it up again, everyone realized that although this name had been buried deep in their memories for a long time, it had never gathered dust. Now that it was brought to light again, it still radiated brilliance.
After a brief silence, the discussion atmosphere in the Buick business van heated up again.
“After five years, this master has returned silently, perhaps to avenge the grudge from back then.”
“Revenge? I don’t feel he’s that kind of person. After all, what happened back then was fifty lashes for each side—the matter was handled fairly.”
“Fair? Was there any fairness? If there had been fairness, those things wouldn’t have happened back then.” The young man in the suit said, “No matter what, I’ll stand with my idol.”
“Shangguan Mo, is that necessary? Why are you so excited?”
“I’d be weird if I wasn’t excited. Someone is belittling my idol, and I’m not happy about it. What’s wrong with that?” The suited man named Shangguan Mo said angrily. “Bai Wangchuan is a complete idiot, thinking he’s so clever. He knows this master was once expelled, but doesn’t know what the name ‘Flames’ represents. Such an insensitive fool only deserves to be an idiot.”
In this world, not many people dared to call the Bai family’s second young master, Bai Wangchuan, an idiot, but this suited man Shangguan Mo was one of them.
“Actually, Bai Wangchuan’s intentions were a bit sinister in this matter, and too obvious. He underestimated that master’s strength but overestimated his own confidence.” The man in the jacket nodded, expressing complete agreement.
“Bai Wangchuan doesn’t know much about what happened those years ago. This time he provoked recklessly and was beaten miserably by that master. It’s truly satisfying.”
“That master is also using this opportunity to send a warning to those people in the capital. He wants to tell them that he’s back.”
Hearing this, the suited man’s eyes flashed with fanatical light.
During this time, Ninghai remained calm on the surface, but the capital was already different. Though nothing might be visible on the surface, undercurrents had begun to surge, and many people couldn’t sit still.
Just one name had caused so many people to sit on pins and needles. Perhaps throughout history, only Su Rui could have such an effect.
At this moment, the middle-aged man sitting on the right side of the back seat spoke again: “This master has always hated evil. In the past few days, he’s been repeatedly troubled by the Ninghai Police Bureau. The higher-ups are worried he might go crazy again and cause some trouble, so they sent us rushing over overnight.”
“Director Luo, how long will we stay in Ninghai? Are we staying until this master leaves?” the man in the jacket asked.
“I don’t know how long you’ll stay, but I must accompany him.” Luo opened his leather bag and pulled out a document with a red header.
It was an appointment letter.
It directly transferred him from a certain department of the Capital National Security Bureau to the position of Deputy Director of the Ninghai Public Security Bureau.
In the short half hour after Su Rui was taken away by Ma Dongfang, this appointment letter had already reached Luo Feiliang’s hands!
From the capital to Ninghai, from national security to public security, such cross-regional and cross-system transfers seemed unimaginable to ordinary people!
But Luo Feiliang knew this appointment letter was real. From the incident occurring to the letter being delivered to his hands, it had taken only half an hour!
That meant the higher-ups had taken at most ten minutes to make the decision and complete all the procedures for this transfer!
In certain institutions known for their complex and cumbersome procedures, such high efficiency was extremely rare!
Luo Feiliang knew the importance of his mission, so he hadn’t spoken much during the journey. Shangguan Mo, on the other hand, was extremely excited when he learned he would be going to Ninghai to help solve problems for Su Rui.
“How much longer until we reach Ninghai Bureau?” Luo Feiliang asked solemnly.
The driver answered, “We’ve already exited the highway. There won’t be traffic at night, so we’ll arrive in at most half an hour.”
“I hope nothing goes wrong in this half hour.”
Luo Feiliang’s gaze was solemn: “Can we go any faster?”
…
After Deputy Director Fang Quanyang finished a cup of hot tea, he called Ma Dongfang again.
Ma Dongfang looked at the incoming call display, then at Su Rui, with a somewhat troubled expression.
“Answer it, and ask him to come over,” Su Rui gestured.
This Ma Dongfang was quite timid. Even though the police station was his territory, he was so afraid of Su Rui.
Ma Dongfang hesitated, but finally pressed the answer button. Fang Quanyang’s voice came clearly from the other end, with a hint of impatience.
“Ma Dongfang, have you finished? How long has it been!”
“Director Fang, I… I’ve encountered some difficulties here.” Ma Dongfang glanced at Su Rui and stammered.
“What difficulties? You’re an experienced criminal investigator. Can’t you handle a simple interrogation?” Hearing that things weren’t resolved, Fang Quanyang became angry, inwardly blaming Ma Dongfang for his incompetence.
“Yes, Director Fang… there are really some difficulties here. Why don’t… why don’t you come over?” Ma Dongfang’s voice became increasingly stuttered!
“What use are you!”
Hearing this, Fang Quanyang became furious. He was a deputy director, yet he had to personally conduct an interrogation? Such subordinates were worse than useless! A bunch of incompetents!
“Director Fang… this…”
Ma Dongfang wanted to say more, but was interrupted by Fang Quanyang: “Ma Dongfang, I’m telling you, if you can’t complete the questioning record within an hour, prepare to be disciplined!”
With that, Fang Quanyang angrily hung up the phone!
Ma Dongfang listened to the busy tone, looked at Su Rui, as if asking what to do next.
Su Rui had clearly become Ma Dongfang’s superior now.
Smiling, he said calmly, “Then let’s wait.”
Even now, Ma Dongfang couldn’t guess what Su Rui was waiting for, completely puzzled. But since this master wanted to wait, he could only wait along, otherwise he would surely end up like his brother.
Just as Fang Quanyang had hung up the phone, it rang again.
He thought it was the incompetent Ma Dongfang again and was about to hang up impatiently, but when he glanced at the caller ID, he froze!
It was the number of Chen Zhishan, the top director of Ninghai Bureau!
“Director Chen, you haven’t rested yet at this late hour. Is there something I can help with?” Fang Quanyang’s face wore a slightly fawning smile. Although one was the director and one was the deputy director, the difference in their status was quite obvious. Perhaps Fang Quanyang could never climb to his position in his entire career.
Of course, this Chen Zhishan was going to retire in two years. At that time, all the deputy directors would have to compete fiercely, and whoever had the strongest connections would ascend to the director’s position.
Who wouldn’t want to fight for such a prestigious and dazzling position? Who wouldn’t want to try? Even if it meant tearing apart relationships!
“Old Fang, are you at the bureau?” Chen Zhishan asked.
“I’m at the bureau. I have a case that needs my attention, so I haven’t gone home yet.” Fang Quanyang was somewhat smug, thinking he had made another good impression on the director. If Chen could recommend him as his successor when he retired, that would be perfect.
“Good, it’s good you’re there. I’m coming over right away, should be there in about half an hour.”
Hearing Chen Zhishan say this, Fang Quanyang was very surprised: “What’s going on? Director Chen, if there’s anything, I can handle it directly. You don’t need to come over.”
“No, I must come this time.” Chen Zhishan’s voice carried undisguised gravity: “A deputy director has been transferred overnight from the capital. I don’t know why the higher-ups are in such a hurry. You wait at the bureau first. The new deputy director should arrive soon. When he arrives, help me receive him, and I’ll be there shortly.”
At this point, Chen Zhishan’s tone became serious: “This is a guest from the capital. You absolutely must not neglect him.”
Fang Quanyang nodded and said reluctantly, “I understand, Director Chen.”
For Fang Quanyang, this call certainly wasn’t good news.
He had been eager to climb up and replace Chen Zhishan. Although the city bureau had several deputy directors, he wasn’t the least hopeful one. With more effort, he might succeed.
But why, at this critical juncture, would a deputy director be parachuted in from the capital? This completely violated convention!
Could it be that this new deputy director had enormous backing and heavenly connections, preparing to take over as the director of Ninghai Bureau?
Fang Quanyang vaguely felt something was wrong but couldn’t pinpoint what it was.
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. For this position, he had worked his way up from the grassroots, struggling for so many years, finally having hope of reaching that position. But now, the capital had just parachuted in a deputy director, directly shattering his hopes!
And this deputy director was transferred overnight. What did that indicate?
It meant his connections were powerful, powerful enough to make Ninghai’s Organization Department work overtime for him at night! Absolutely infuriatingly powerful!
Fang Quanyang smashed his purple clay teacup heavily on the ground. Looking at the shattered pieces, he was furious beyond measure.
“What nonsense is this? Does the new official want to establish authority? It’s already past eleven, choosing this time to show power? Is there something wrong with him?” Fang Quanyang washed his face, trying hard to calm his anger. After all, they would be colleagues in the future, and he couldn’t tear apart their relationship at first meeting.
But Fang Quanyang had already made up his mind to teach this newly arrived, ignorant deputy director a lesson and make things difficult for him!
While he was still thinking about how to make things difficult for the other party, a Buick business van was rapidly approaching the Ninghai Bureau compound!
