Chapter 82: Hidden Talent

Li Jiaci, what tricks did you use to make the former Judicial Bureau Director come personally to settle things for you?

Lin Niansheng racked his brains but still couldn't figure it out.

However, the situation was set; even if he had endless reluctance, he had to bow before absolute authority.

"Fine, I'll release them."

"Chief Zhao, but don't forget, I've caught drug dealers before!"

Lin Niansheng spoke, suppressing his anger.

"How did you catch them? You know the answer."

Zhao Dezheng narrowed his eyes and gave a cold warning.

Hearing that, Lin Niansheng snorted, stood up, and said: "I rely on round-the-clock ambushes, on keen smell and decisive courage, I rely on my integrity!"

"Hah."

"I hope so."

Zhao Dezheng didn't want to say more, believing that a hint was enough.

He waved his hand, indicating Lin Niansheng could get lost.

After Lin Niansheng left, Zhao Dezheng immediately bowed to Kang Nian Yi and said shamefully: "Bureau Chief Kang, it's my fault for not disciplining my subordinates, letting them take this crooked shortcut!"

"The wool comes from the sheep—handle it yourself!"

"Yes, I will definitely strengthen discipline and keep my subordinates in line!"

……

Lin Niansheng came out of the bureau, stood at the doorway, took a deep breath, and slowly exhaled.

But how could such suppressed anger possibly subside?

He spared no effort, pulling in several contacts to obtain these five hundred grams of powder, only to owe countless favors, seeing that gang about to be imprisoned, when at the final step a damn bureau chief appeared out of nowhere!

Now it's great—just one basket short of success!

And became the laughingstock of the entire bureau!

Lin Niansheng trembled as he lit a cigarette and took a fierce drag.

"Team Leader Lin, is everything settled?"

"When can you give me the overseas slot?"

Suddenly, a graceful figure slammed into his angry gun barrel.

Every word struck straight at his anger.

Lin Niansheng coldly eyed Li Qinglan, who stood before him seeking credit; all his anger surged to his chest, he roughly grabbed her hair and dragged her straight into the nearby alley.

"Team Leader Lin, what are you doing? You're hurting me……"

Li Qinglan still didn't know the plan had failed, crying out in pain.

She was slammed to the ground by Lin Niansheng, and before she could get up, a size‑44 leather shoe came down on her face.

"Ah!"

"Don't……"

After a few vicious kicks,

Li Qinglan's face suddenly showed several dirty shoe prints, all of them three‑dimensional.

Lin Niansheng panted heavily; those few kicks were far from enough to quell his hatred, he hoisted Li Qinglan up and slammed her against the wall.

"I trusted you again and again, damn it, you played me time and time again!"

"Do you think I'm easy to talk to? Huh?"

"If you don't want that broken student record, I'll destroy it right now!"

Faced with Lin Niansheng's vicious insults, Li Qinglan turned deathly pale, making those shoe prints even more vivid and three‑dimensional.

She shrank back, drawing her knees up, her whole body sliding down the wall.

Then, Lin Niansheng grabbed her collar and slapped her several times.

Smack! Smack!

The crisp slap echoed through the whole alley entrance.

But at that time, there weren't many passersby.

Li Qinglan was so frightened her heart almost jumped out; she hurriedly pressed her palms together, rubbing her hands like a fly rubbing dung.

"Team Leader Lin, I don't know what I did wrong again; please calm down first……"

"You don't know? Damn it, that bastard has a former bureau chief as his backer, and you actually tell me you don't know such crucial information?"

Hearing that, Li Qinglan replied in surprise: "What former bureau chief? I've never heard him mention it, and besides, it's impossible—if he had such a powerful backer, he'd have risen to prominence long ago; how could he willingly be a low‑life trash?"

Smack!

Lin Niansheng swung another slap at her.

This time the slap split Li Qinglan's lip and loosened two of her teeth.

Her ears also rang with a low hum; in just a few seconds she experienced the feeling of deafness.

Lin Niansheng's expression twisted with rage, he gritted his teeth and said: "I never should have trusted you, you fickle woman—good for nothing but ruining things!"

"Team Leader Lin, there's surely a misunderstanding; if I knew, I would have told you."

"We're like grasshoppers on the same boat—that trash is just a turtle in the tub; you could easily scoop it up, slam it to the ground, and stomp it into pulp!"

"I don't need the overseas slot for now; give me another chance, I guarantee I won't disappoint you again!"

Li Qinglan spoke, trembling with fear.

She feared that if he refused, he would beat her to death in this godforsaken alley.

Lin Niansheng, having vented his anger, looked at Li Qinglan's fearful, timid expression and finally loosened his grip a little.

I've given you plenty of chances, you damn useless!

Li Qinglan was freed, immediately stepped back a few steps, and kept her distance from him.

Afterwards, he dared to speak: "Team Leader Lin, this matter can't be entirely blamed on me either; I, following your instructions, personally delivered that packet of powder into Li Jiaci's room. When you caught him, you had him red‑handed, so how did he escape from you?"

What do you mean? You're blaming me for being incapable?

No, no, no, how would I dare…

Li Qinglan smiled obsequiously.

Damn it, go back and wait for news; when I have a plan, I'll let you know!

Lin Niansheng, tired from fighting, impatiently waved his hand.

Just as the two were walking out of the alley, one after the other, a figure they both intensely hated suddenly appeared on the roadside.

Li Jiaci!

Lin Niansheng gritted his teeth in hatred.

At that moment, Li Jiaci glanced casually toward the alley entrance.

The two sides, separated by a few trees, gazed at each other.

Who wins or loses is obvious at a glance.

Lin Niansheng's fists clenched with a crackling sound, his eyes blazing with furious rage; he wished he could tear the opponent apart on the spot and feed him to the dogs.

However, Li Jiaci shifted his gaze, smiling at the person approaching: "Uncle Kang, thanks for coming all this way; let's find a time later, and I'll bring Xiao A Lan to my place for a visit."

You all grew up under my watch; I know your characters better than anyone!

Sigh, once Xiao A Lan comes out, you need to comfort him well; this child is young, I fear he might be left with some trauma.

Kang Nian Yi let out a light sigh, patted Li Jiaci on the shoulder, then turned and got into a low‑key black car.

Immediately after, Zhao Dezheng appeared before the car, bowing deeply and respectfully to the departing vehicle.

This scene made Li Qinglan's heart leap with shock.

Li Jiaci…

You really are good at hiding your talents!

You managed to conceal it so well!

Li Qinglan's mind turned, recalling all her betrayals of Li Jiaci during this period, and she couldn't help but feel a chill.