Chapter 11: Dismissal Order

After ten a. m., the Police Bureau started to get lively.

But everyone's gaze at Lin Yu was evasive and fearful. Yesterday's incident had already spread throughout the Police Bureau—this young man not only dared to trade gunfire with Liao Zong, but also beat the Health Union Association members half to death.

"Heard about it? All night long, the wails in the detention room never stopped......"

"Exactly, this morning the Health Union Association people came to collect someone, and that Shan Ben was almost driven mad......"

"Shh, keep it down, Lin Madman is coming......"

Lin Madman—that nickname, no one knows who gave it, but it spread within a night.

When Lin Yu walked down the corridor, the colleagues ahead of him all stepped aside, fearing to provoke this "madman". Even Lao Zhang, who is usually friendly with him, today only gave a distant greeting and hurried away.

Wang Zhong stood at the stairwell, hesitating to speak as he looked at his disciple. He knew that, given Lin Yu's actions yesterday, he might not be able to stay in the Police Bureau any longer.

Sure enough, before noon, Liao Zong sent someone to summon Lin Yu.

"Officer Lin, Liao Zong wants you to go to the office," the messenger said, then hurried away, fearing Lin Yu would go berserk.

Lin Yu let out a cold laugh, having long anticipated this turn. He smoothed his uniform and, unhurriedly, went upstairs.

In Liao Zong's office, smoke swirled.

"Come in!" Liao Zong said, his face grim, a cigarette clenched between his fingers.

Lin Yu stepped in, standing perfectly straight.

"Snap!"

A sheet of paper slammed heavily onto the desk.

"Read it yourself!" Liao Zong said through clenched teeth.

Lin Yu picked up the paper; it was indeed a dismissal order. It stated that, for reasons such as "misconduct" and "violation of discipline," Lin Yu's position as officer was revoked effective immediately.

"Satisfied?" Liao Zong stood up, "I've long said that this will ruin you! Now the Health Union Association has already filed a complaint with the Public Administration Bureau, do you think you can still survive in Shen City's police system?"

Lin Yu, after reading the dismissal order, gently placed it back on the desk, a mocking smile appearing on his face.

"Laugh?" Liao Zong trembled with anger, "You can still laugh? Do you know that your whole stunt made things harder for me? The Health Union Association side......"

"Liao Zong," Lin Yu interrupted, "You needn't continue. I've taken the dismissal order."

Having said that, he turned and was about to leave.

"Stop!" Liao Zong roared, "I haven't finished speaking!"

Lin Yu didn't look back: "What else do you have to say? As for this 'Lin Madman', wasn't I supposed to be out of here already?"

"You......" Liao Zong was too angry to speak.

Lin Yu pushed the door open, about to step out, then suddenly turned back: "By the way, Liao Zong, a word of reminder—don't be such a softie in the future. On your own turf, bowing to Foreigners, living like that, still better than dying?"

"You!" Liao Zong sprang to his feet, "Get out! Right now, get out!"

Lin Yu left the office with a cold laugh, leaving Liao Zong seething.

Lin Yu descended the stairs and entered the lobby.

"Yo, isn't this 'Lin Madman'?" Chen Xun, covering his still aching face, said sarcastically, "How does it feel? Not liking the taste of being dismissed?"

Lin Yu halted, turned, and waved at Chen Xun.

"Ah!"

Chen Xun instinctively jumped back, nearly falling. Yesterday's beating was still vivid, and that fear surged up instantly.

But he quickly composed himself.

"Ha, Lin Yu, you're no longer a police officer now," Chen Xun straightened his back, a hint of smugness flashing in his eyes, "If you dare lay a hand on me again, I'll arrest you for assaulting an officer!"

Everyone nearby stopped their work, watching the scene tensely. They all knew Chen Xun was a softie, usually the best at flattering superiors. Seeing Lin Yu's downfall, they naturally wanted to step in and trample him.

"Is that so?" Lin Yu sneered, "Are you sure you want to try?"

"You… don't come over!" Chen Xun took two steps back but forced himself to say, "I warn you, if you dare make a move......"

"What would happen if I dared to make a move?" Lin Yu took a step forward.

"I… I'll call for help!" Chen Xun shouted, his face fierce but his heart trembling, "Everyone's watching, if you dare hit me, it's assault on an officer!"

Lin Yu stepped forward again.

Chen Xun, terrified, kept retreating until he reached the corner, then mustered courage to shout, "You… don't think I'm scared of you! You're no longer a police officer; if you dare strike again, I'll make you eat prison food!"

"Eat prison food?" Lin Yu suddenly laughed, the smile making Chen Xun shiver.

"I......"

"You think I'd be afraid of prison?" Lin Yu's voice was icy, "Believe it or not, I could snap your leg right now?"

The words turned Chen Xun's face pale. Indeed, this "Lin Madman" could do anything. He even dared to challenge the Deputy Chief Inspector's gun and beat Health Union Association members; could he really be afraid of going to prison?

"You… you......" Chen Xun could not finish.

"What? Can't you speak?" Lin Yu sneered, "Go on!"

Chen Xun finally cowered, his neck tucked, daring not to speak.

The lobby fell silent, everyone watching the scene. Though Lin Yu was no longer a police officer, his ferocity still sent chills.

This is "Lin Madman", a madman who isn't even afraid of prison!

"Ha." Lin Yu glanced disdainfully at Chen Xun, then turned and walked out.

"By the way," he stopped at the doorway, not looking back, "If I find out you're gossiping behind my back, I wouldn't mind coming back to chat with you. Anyway......"

He turned his head, revealing a chilling grin: "I'm no longer a police officer, right?"

Those words made Chen Xun's legs go weak, nearly collapsing to the floor.

Only after Lin Yu's figure vanished beyond the Police Bureau's gates did the lobby erupt into noise again.

"That Lin Madman, really never backs down after hitting a wall......"

"Even after being dismissed, he's still so brazen; I wonder where his confidence comes from......"

"Shh, keep it down, in case he comes back......"

Chen Xun moved out from the corner of the wall, his face burning hot. The scene just now was sheer humiliation! He, a respectable police officer, was actually scared speechless by someone who had already been dismissed.

"Hmph!" he snarled, "Lin Yu, Lin Yu, you can only be arrogant here."

He walked to the window and looked outside. Sure enough, in the tea house opposite the Police Bureau, a few people in kimono were sitting there drinking tea. They were members of the Health Union Association, who had been waiting there since morning.

"Aren't you quite good at fighting?" Chen Xun said with a bitter smile, "Now let's see where you run!"

He knows the Health Union Association's methods too well. Those Japanese hold grudges the most; after Yamamoto Ichiro was beaten like that, how could they possibly be satisfied?

"Just wait," Chen Xun rubbed his hands, a hint of pleasure flashing in his eyes, "Didn't you just say you were going to break my leg? I want to see whose leg breaks first!"

The people around lowered their heads silently upon hearing him. Though they also thought Lin Yu was overly arrogant, in the end he had caused the commotion to protect the dignity of the Police Bureau. Seeing Chen Xun's smug face now, they felt a certain unease.

"Xiao Chen," Wang Zhong suddenly spoke, "What you're doing... isn't very good, is it?"

"What's so bad about it?" Chen Xun said, tightening his neck, "He deserves it! Who made him so ignorant? After hitting the Health Union Association members, he'll have a hard time now!"

Wang Zhong shook his head and fell silent. He watched the direction Lin Yu left, worrying inwardly. This stubborn disciple might truly suffer a heavy loss this time.

The Health Union Association members are not easy to provoke; their specialty is retaliation. Lin Yu tormented Yamamoto Ichiro all night, so they will certainly not let him off easily.

"I hope..." Wang Zhong sighed, "I hope this kid can get through this..."