Chapter 442: On‑Site Confirmation

Only two days in and already out, and they've made Daoban Lian and the others so envious; life in the place is simply not meant for people.

Lu Cheng, of course, also wants to go out; if he stayed a few months, his parents would surely worry.

But he always feels something's off: "Wang Bureau Chief, you said Qin Shou went to the Train Police Unit and then returned?"

Wang Fengshi nodded: "Yes, Captain Lei personally communicated with him, which is already giving him face; what else could he say! On our side we just don't hand people over, and he can't do anything."

Lu Cheng shook his head: "No, no, based on my understanding of Qin Shou, he would never be brushed off with a few words; this kid is being shady.

I still can't leave for now; I suspect this kid is just putting on a front, just to let us lower our guard."

Listening to Lu Cheng's analysis, Wang Fengshi couldn't help but frown.

"No way, does he have that much scheming? Are you being overly cautious?"

Lu Cheng laughed: "It concerns my future; I can't afford to be careless. Anyway, I can't starve or freeze in the place, so staying a few more days is no problem."

Wang Fengshi understood; Lu Cheng is about to graduate, and the bureau is preparing to promote him to the regular rank upon graduation.

At this critical moment, nothing must go wrong, otherwise the promotion to regular rank will be completely ruined.

So compared to the promotion, enduring a few days of hardship in the place is nothing.

Moreover, he really didn't see any grievance from Lu Cheng; according to the substation police, Lu Cheng became the Boss as soon as he arrived at the place.

Wang Fengshi could only agree for now; before leaving, Lu Cheng stopped him again.

"Wang Bureau Chief, I still need to trouble you with something…"

Wang Fengshi smiled: "You were already standing in for the General Bureau this time, so what's the trouble, is it that you can't finish your porridge? If not, dinner—I'll have the substation police bring you a bowl of braised pork."

Lu Cheng laughed: "I'm not picky about food; just get me two packs of cigarettes, that'll help pass the time."

Wang Fengshi glanced at the people in the place; it seemed they hadn't mistakenly recognized Lu Cheng as Boss, since the other rooms had no cigarettes to smoke.

He only told Lu Cheng to watch out for fire, then Wang Fengshi returned to the office.

Sure enough, matching Lu Cheng's guess, that evening while Wang Fengshi was handling work, without any notice, someone from the gatehouse came saying a police car from Capital City, with the surname Qin, wanted to see the person in charge here; should we let it in?

Refusing entry would be impossible; it's just a small Police Substation coming to negotiate. If we outright reject, it might be escalated to the Ministry of Public Security, which would be more troublesome.

But Wang Fengshi didn't go out to greet personally; just following procedure is enough, no need to curry favor.

When Qin Shou was led into the office, Wang Fengshi finally stood up and exchanged a few polite words.

"Section Chief Qin, hello, you see you came without even notifying, so I can also prepare the welcome on my side."

Qin Shou forced a fake smile, displeased with Wang Fengshi's failure to meet him at the door.

In the past when he was at the grassroots level, which bureau chief didn't personally go out to greet?

"Wang Bureau Chief, don't be formal; I was just afraid you were preparing, so I didn't dare give advance notice."

Qin Shou's remark was a double entendre; Wang Fengshi obviously understood—it sounded polite but actually referred to Lu Cheng's matter—yet he pretended to be clueless and went along.

"Thank you for your understanding, Section Chief Qin. As you know, this year the higher‑ups are strictly cracking down on wasteful extravagance and over‑the‑limit banquets, so we won't entertain you tonight; we'll eat less, and the revolutionary masses can eat more."

Qin Shou choked a bit; after all, he's still young, and his Tai Chi can't beat these veterans who've been in the unit for decades.

"Alright, Wang Bureau Chief, I'm here today not to eat your meal; I won't beat around the bush—let Lu Cheng out quickly, stop hiding."

Wang Fengshi still pretended to be clueless: "Section Chief Qin, what do you mean? I hear you as if you're saying the Railway Bureau is hiding Comrade Lu Cheng."

Qin Shou retorted: "Isn't that so? Don't think I don't know—you never actually detained him; maybe he's sleeping soundly right now."

At this moment Wang Fengshi felt only relief; fortunately Lu Cheng hadn't come out, or Qin Shou would have caught him red‑handed.

Wang Fengshi laughed: "Heh, Section Chief Qin, your last sentence was correct—Comrade Lu Cheng is indeed sleeping…"

"You see, I told you…"

Wang Fengshi waved his hand: "Section Chief Qin, don't be impatient; I said he's sleeping not in the Guesthouse, but in the Detention Center."

Seeing Qin Shou's skeptical face, Wang Fengshi added: "If you don't believe it, you can go take a look; in any case, the Railway Bureau says that if we say we caught him, we must have actually caught him—no falsification."

Hearing the other speak so confidently, Qin Shou briefly doubted his own judgment.

Could it be that the Railway Bureau really detained Lu Cheng?

But now that he's come, Qin Shou thought he had to see for himself to be assured.

"It's not that I don't trust your bureau; you say I've come all this way…"

Wang Fengshi cut in: "Alright, Section Chief Qin, it's convenient—I'm free right now, I'll take you there myself so you can be assured."

Qin Shou was waiting for that line, and immediately followed Wang Fengshi to the Detention Center.

He made a sudden visit; from the moment he saw Wang Fengshi he kept staring, never giving Lu Cheng a chance to ventilate or report.

But Wang Fengshi remained completely calm throughout, making Qin Shou increasingly uneasy.

Until they entered the Detention Center, walking along the long dim corridor, finally stopping at a room door.

At Wang Fengshi's signal, Qin Shou peeked, and indeed, as Wang Fengshi said, Lu Cheng was locked inside, lying on the bed sleeping, with two people massaging his shoulders and back.

Such a leisurely scene made Qin Shou frown.

This isn't a punishment for a mistake; it's clearly a leader's convalescence.

"It's not, Wang Bureau Chief, he—this…"

Wang Fengshi gestured for him not to rush: "Section Chief Qin, you're also a police officer; you still don't understand the affairs of the place—this isn't special treatment by our bureau."

Qin Shou was instantly speechless; he of course understood the place—it's a Little Jianghu where whoever has the stronger fist gets to eat, even more comfortable than outside.

He also knew that Lu Cheng possessed martial skill; arriving at the place was like coming home—anyone who opposed would be beaten into submission.

At this moment Lu Cheng heard the voices outside the iron fence, hurriedly got up to greet.

"Yo, Section Chief Qin, how do you have time to see me? I've missed you to death."

Qin Shou made a disdainful face; then Lu Cheng called out again: "Quick, call the Boss."

Hearing Lu Cheng's order, Daoban Lian and the others bowed and shouted, "Boss good."

"Go, go, go—who's your Boss? Stop shouting randomly!"

Qin Shou, the Deputy Bureau Chief's son, how could he possibly have any connection with such a prisoner?

Seeing Lu Cheng, even though he has moved into Haozi Li, he enjoys it so much that Qin Shou is simply fuming.

He immediately found a reason and said to Wang Fengshi, "Wang Bureau Chief, this is not acceptable; how can you let others give him a massage? This is hedonism, exploitation of the class!"

I now seriously question your Railway Bureau's management; so let's do this: I'll take him away and give him a proper lesson.