Chapter 235: Let the bullets fly for a while

Being in a high position, many things are beyond one's control.

Zhao Dezheng understands this all too well.

Lin Niansheng's death is a great disgrace to him.

He also struggled.

He also argued forcefully on principle.

But things went against his wishes.

Little Liu, you and I are kindred spirits!

I want to promote you to take my position before I retire!

So you must listen to my advice!

Don't go against the higher-ups!

You can't fight them!

Zhao Dezheng advised earnestly.

Seeing Liu Yanxi reminded him of his former self.

With his integrity, he aimed to reverse society's ills.

Do what he believed was right.

Yet he inadvertently made countless enemies.

He became a thorn in others' eyes.

The road ahead was bristling with thorns, surrounded by enemies on all sides.

Zhao Dezheng did not want Liu Yanxi to repeat his mistakes and walk again this thorn‑filled, rocky path.

But to Liu Yanxi, these words sounded like a cowardly display.

She slowly curled a smile and said dismissively, "Chief Zhao, I still say the same thing: you fear them, I do not!"

You...

Zhao Dezheng wanted to speak but held back.

Liu Yanxi continued: "I will thoroughly investigate Lin Niansheng's case!"

Now is not the time for you to show off!

Zhao Dezheng flushed and rebuked.

He then pulled a document from the drawer and threw it in front of her.

Look at it yourself!

Liu Yanxi stepped forward slowly, suspiciously picking up the document to glance at it.

This was precisely the application Zhao Dezheng had submitted to his superiors for a strict investigation, which had been rejected.

Zhao Dezheng asked: "If I can't do anything, what can a small team leader like you do?"

Liu Yanxi's face grew gloomy.

She stared at the rejected document, silent.

The arrogance she had just shown vanished.

As long as the higher-ups don't approve, she can do nothing.

Justice is insignificant before absolute authority.

Being led around by the nose like this is truly damned awful!

Zhao Dezheng sighed.

I know, the Anti-Corruption Bureau has objections!

Show this to them!

I'm sure Bureau Chief Wu will understand too!

Hearing this, Liu Yanxi clenched the document in her hand and stormed out angrily.

But merely telling the Anti-Corruption Bureau this result.

Will they understand?

Afternoon.

Liu Yanxi came to the Anti-Corruption Bureau with a nervous heart.

As expected, when Zhou Wanting saw the document, her face darkened instantly.

Is this what you call a strict investigation?

Liu Yanxi explained: "Chief Zhao and I have tried our best, but the higher-ups insist on labeling Lin Niansheng's death as suicide, and we can't do anything about it!"

Hearing the two words 'suicide'.

Zhou Wanting's face flushed red with anger, and she snapped: "Your way of handling trouble is really too simple!"

A casual mention of suicide can cover up all doubts.

It also erases others' efforts.

Liu Yanxi said: "This isn't something we can control; take this to Bureau Chief Wu to look at—I've said all I need to say!"

You're not satisfied with angering me alone; you also want Bureau Chief Wu to get worked up?

Deputy Section Chief Zhou, it's already this late—can't you stop being hot-headed?

Hehe, me being hot-headed?

This issue isn't something we can settle; let the leaders decide!

Your leaders dropped the ball, dragging mine into it, and still won't let me say a few satisfying words?

Fine, fine, fine—I won't argue with you; anyway, I've said my piece, as for what to do, it's up to you!

Liu Yanxi spread their hands.

Liu Yanxi was unwilling to continue adding fuel to the fire.

They originally had a cooperative relationship.

If they thus become enemies, that would let the real culprit behind the scenes laugh.

Zhou Wanting gave her an angry glance.

"I originally planned to let you go, but you insist on rushing into my gun barrel!"

"Captain Liu, please properly investigate your own subordinates!"

"Those bad apples, are they really that hard to catch?"

Upon hearing that, Liu Yanxi nodded with a complex expression.

"No need for you to say, I will also launch action immediately!"

"Hopefully that will be the case!"

Zhou Wanting replied unhappily.

Immediately took the materials and went to the Bureau Chief's office.

Knock knock knock.

"Come in."

Zhou Wanting pushed open the door, came before Wu Jiangshan, and placed the materials on the desk.

"This is what the Liu Team just sent over; please take a look first!"

It can be anticipated.

One can imagine how angry Wu Jiangshan would be upon seeing this rejected application material.

Only saw Wu Jiangshan pick up the materials, put on a pair of reading glasses, and squint his eyes to look.

Just a few seconds.

Then he took off the glasses and casually tossed the materials aside.

Zhou Wanting said in an unhappy tone: "If I had known this would happen, I should have been more forceful earlier and just snatched the person away!"

"Then what after snatching them?"

Wu Jiangshan raised his head, a deep smile on his face, and asked: "Can you stop them from sending assassins covertly? Or dare you confront the higher-ups?"

Upon saying that.

Zhou Wanting felt like a bone stuck in her throat.

She pursed her lips and did not answer.

Wu Jiangshan rubbed his brow and sighed.

"Little Zhou, forgive where you can; let the past be past!"

"Moreover, this outcome is not a bad thing for us!"

"As the saying goes, when soldiers come, generals block them; when water comes, earth covers it!"

"When the cart reaches the mountain, there will be a road; when the boat reaches the bridge, it will naturally go straight!"

"First let the bullets fly for a while!"

Zhou Wanting felt quite surprised by his reaction.

Originally thought he would therefore fly into a rage and berate the police for being weak and incompetent.

Zhou Wanting curiously asked: "Bureau Chief Wu, you really aren't angry?"

"What use is anger?"

"Going all out against them will only result in mutual loss!"

"Your work ability is outstanding, but you are too hasty in dealing with matters; you need to change your temperament!"

"Otherwise, you'll hardly be able to shoulder great responsibilities!"

Wu Jiangshan offered a few pointers.

Afterwards, looking at the materials on the desk, he suddenly laughed.

"Some people can't hold their breath and have revealed their fox tails!"

"What does that mean?"

Zhou Wanting was puzzled and unable to understand.

Wu Jiangshan did not elaborate further.

But he said to her: "Your temperament needs tempering; I think the Shengqiang Furniture Factory is not bad, very suitable for tempering your disposition!"

"Bureau Chief Wu, you're not joking with me, are you?"

Zhou Wanting suddenly widened her eyes.

"To let her, a dignified deputy section-level leader of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, go work at a furniture factory?"

"Who is this benefiting?"

Wu Jiangshan looked at her with deep eyes and said: "You must trust my judgment; the boss of Shengqiang Furniture Factory is certainly not an ordinary person, and following him you will surely gain something!"

"I still have to investigate the case!"

"Remember my words, first let the bullets fly for a while!"

"Bureau Chief Wu, there's no one who handles things like you!"

"Damn it, even my old man can't move you anymore, right!"

"But I..."

"Love it or not, if you don't do it, get lost!"

"……"

The next day.

Shiqiang Mu Cai Chang.

Li Jiaci looked at the woman appearing before him, slowly furrowing his brow.

"Deputy Section Chief Zhou, why did you come?"