"Early this morning, before you came, the old ghost came and asked where you were when he saw anyone."
The old ghost is the highest-ranking head of their Jiangwan District Police Department. Because he is described as thin and dark, with a smile like a bell, he is called the old ghost. Over time, everyone only remembers that his surname is Jiang. He had forgotten his original name.
"I thought I was looking for trouble with you. Seeing that his face was full of spring breeze, he didn't look like it, so I asked Bamboo Pole to inquire about it, and let you take precautions in advance. How about this, my brother is loyal enough?"
Cheng Si was vivid and triumphant, and subconsciously wanted to hit him with his elbow, Ling Shu quickly jumped half a step away.
"and then?"
"Then Bamboo Pole probably found out from the old ghost that he wanted to take you to the city bureau to do something. Anyway, it's not a bad thing, can he look like that when it's bad? Since it's not a bad thing, isn't it just a show? Come back from the show, Aren't you going to be promoted?"
Cheng Si clicked his tongue twice, proud of his perfect logical reasoning ability.
Ling Shu was speechless: "If you have such a positive energy in handling the case, are you still worried about not being able to get promoted?"
Cheng Si laughed, hooking his shoulders: "I'll point you to support me now."
As soon as the words were finished, the colleagues who came out of the director's office came to call Ling Shu.
"The bureau asked you to come in."
Cheng Sichong winked at him.
"Look, say Cao Cao, Cao Cao is here. You have to help me with some kind words later!"
Ling Shu didn't bother to pay attention to him, he straightened his clothes, and walked into the director's office.
"Old Ghost" Director Jiang is reviewing documents behind the desk.
His face was injured in his early years, and there was a sloping scar from the nose to the corner of his mouth, just like the natural nasolabial folds. When he didn't smile, he not only looked old, but also looked a little hideous. Everyone couldn't tell whether he was happy or angry, and they didn't dare to offend him easily. .
Ling Shu thought to himself, how did Cheng Si see that his face was full of spring breeze, and it was absolutely amazing.
"Good seat!"
He stood at attention and saluted.
"Are you looking for me?"
Director Jiang hummed, raised his head to look at him, and smiled slowly.
But his smile with the scars was really scary. Director Jiang seemed to realize it himself, and he immediately restrained himself, but he tried his best to make his eyes as gentle as water.
Ling Shu couldn't help shivering inwardly.
"Today I'm going to the city bureau to do some errands. Come with me."
Director Jiang said, and got up to clean up the documents on the desk.
Ling Shu took the initiative to take the initiative to take the job, and he also poured tea and water, cleaned the table top, and took the coat and hat from the hanger for Director Jiang to put on.
Director Jiang looked at him with more satisfaction, his expression seemed to say: Why didn't I find you so talented before
Ling Shu returned with a simple and honest smile.
Director Jiang was not a dawdling person, he left as soon as he said it, and told the driver to drive the car to the door to wait, and he took Ling Shu to the back seat.
Ling Shu innocently said: "Officer, I'm such a little bastard, and I usually don't have access to people from the city bureau. Why did I suddenly take me there? Did I make a mistake?"
Director Jiang leaned in the back seat, closing his eyes and resting.
"A while ago, weren't you involved in a case, the murder of a Shanghai socialite?"
Ling Shu: "Yes, but I have already cleared my innocence. I have asked Cheng Si to ask for leave for me before, for fear of having a bad influence on the bureau."
Director Jiang showed a smile: "I have heard about this case too. You were indeed implicated by innocent people, and I heard that you also assisted the Laozha arrest house to solve the case and bring the real culprit to justice?"
Ling Shu modestly said: "This is all a fluke, I almost lost my life, the doctor didn't allow me to be discharged from the hospital, saying that I had a slash in the abdomen, and my hand was seriously injured, and I have to rest for at least a month, but my heart is concerned. I'm afraid of delaying important tasks in the bureau, so I don't have to hurry up, I strongly demand that the doctor can't do anything about me, so let me come back with an injury."
If someone else had boasted like this, Director Jiang would have passed away with a cold look, but his temper was so good today, not only did he not interrupt Ling Shu, but his eyes were even gentler.
"Okay, not bad! Young people should have such vigor and perseverance. From the day you first entered the game, I have been watching you silently, and it really lived up to my expectations!"
Ling Shu: …
This is too abnormal.
The district bureau said whether it was big or not. Usually, this Director Jiang came and went in a hurry, and he didn't meet him a few times, let alone let Director Jiang back to tout him.
Could it be that his long-dead father was actually still alive, and suddenly he returned home in a changed form, their Ling family rose again, and he also followed the chicken and the dog to the sky again
Or did his brother-in-law suddenly rise up and become a big man who even the police chief could ignore, making everyone crawl under their feet, and his brother-in-law immediately shot guns and changed guns
Ling Shu thought wildly, and the car went unimpeded all the way, and soon arrived at the city bureau.
And he finally knew why Director Jiang's tolerance was so high towards him.
Because there was a meeting of the Municipal Bureau, the deputy mayor and sages from all walks of life were present, and the former also named Director Jiang and Ling Shu by name.
Of course, the main reason is to see Ling Shu.
"This is a rising star in the police world who helped to detect the Yuan Mansion case and performed heroically and outstandingly?"
Not only the deputy mayor, but also the director of the city bureau, Huang.
Beside them stood an old acquaintance.
Yue Ding Tang.
Facing the amiable greetings from the deputy mayor, Ling Shu responded with an innocent and pure smile, cooperated with Director Jiang's boasting and modesty, and acted as a conscientious foil.
Although he didn't know it yet, how could he be credited for his actions to cleanse himself of his innocence.
In terms of credit, this should also be counted on Yue Dingtang and the Concession's arrest.
But such a magical thing happened.
Ling Shu wouldn't believe it if he hadn't seen it with his own eyes.
He intuition that this matter has something to do with the surname Yue.
Yue, who swallowed his four little yellow croakers, was standing beside several people in suits and leather shoes.
There is no need to back down and avoid his edge, and there is no need to deliberately interject to show his high profile, so naturally a lot of eyes fall on him.
The surnamed Yue was still expressionless, pretending to be virtuous.
Ling Shu pouted inwardly.
With his position, it is a great honor to be able to meet and say a few words by the deputy mayor. Naturally, there is nothing to do with him in the next meeting. Ling Shu can leave, but he has to wait for Director Jiang to finish the meeting. to go back together.
In just one and a half hours of meeting time, Ling Shu directly went to every corner of the city bureau and got to know the staff in each department who worked during that time period, not even the workers who cleaned the garbage in the stairwell. , I figured out what they had for breakfast and what they were going to eat for lunch. Seeing that it was almost time for the meeting, Shi Shiran returned to Director Jiang's temporary lounge.
But Director Jiang, who came back from the meeting, did not take him with him, but instead gave him a word.
"You don't need to go back with me. First familiarize yourself with the environment here. Someone will take you to the new department later. You will be in the city bureau from tomorrow."
Ling Shu was surprised, he was really promoted
"You praised me in the morning, so you don't want me anymore?"
Director Jiang was amused by him: "If I had known the news earlier, I would have been reluctant to let go of you, the lucky general. But now that you have made a contribution, the city bureau has also asked me for someone, so I can't delay you any longer. In the future, I only hope that when you have a bright future in the future, you don't have a new person and forget the old one!"
Ling Shu: "You are the old boss of the old leader, I will remember you and the Jiangwan District Bureau wherever I go, but this new position came too suddenly, I'm still confused, can you give me some advice? Call?"
Director Jiang said: "It's not sudden, it's just that you didn't know when you were in the hospital. The notice of meritorious service came down a few days ago. There is a rush here, so you can come and report first, and there will be news after the award is given. "
Ling Shu: "What is the specific job title?"
Director Jiang: "Assistant to the consultant of the Municipal Bureau."
Ling Shu felt an ominous premonition in his heart, and asked with a glimmer of hope, "Who is this consultant?"
Director Jiang: "Didn't you just meet, just next to the Director, Mr. Yue Ding Tang Yue, your old acquaintance."
Ling Shu: …
At that moment, Ling Shu's expression could only be described in four words.
Mixed feelings.
Since the day Du Yuning died, it seemed that he couldn't get rid of this surnamed Yue.
Wherever he went, the shadow of this person shrouded him.
Although it is undeniable that without Yue Dingtang, whether this case can be solved now is still a matter of choice.
At least his personal connections are still very useful.
But Ling Shu was really not happy to get along with him.
From Ling Shu's point of view, the surnamed Yue was unpredictable, and he liked to meddle in his own business. If he wanted to get close to him, he would be taken into the gutter one day.
As soon as the case was over, he immediately found an excuse to rest. The patrol room summoned him to interrogate him and make a transcript. Ling Shu could also delay it. Yue Dingtang visited him twice in the hospital, but Ling Shu used an excuse to escape. , I just don't want to have anything to do with Yue.
With Yue Dingtang's intelligence, he must be able to understand Ling Shu's hint: We didn't have much friendship in the past, and we will go our separate ways in the future, each looking for his own mother.
The result is now—
Ling Shu showed a toothache.
Director Jiang chuckled: "You are also quite surprised!"
Ling Shu: ...Which of your eyes saw the surprise on my face? You said, I will change.
Director Jiang: "I heard that you and Yue Si are still old classmates. You should also know the situation of the Yue family, right?"
Ling Shu reluctantly said, "I know a little."
"Then you should know that ordinary people want to find a relationship with the Yue family, but they can't get in. You are near the water tower and don't take advantage of the opportunity. How long are you waiting? This old classmate's relationship has been managed, and your future will be better in the future. Don't you give the green light all the way?"
The "old ghost" who usually doesn't talk much, it is rare to say two more words with seriousness and sincerity.
Ling Shu said that he was suffering, so he could only squeeze a smile: "Thank you for your teaching, I will definitely keep it in my heart!"
He patted the chief on the shoulder and left.
Ling Shu went to the personnel department to report first.
This is not a difficult task. He has already touched the place just now, and he was also received by the deputy mayor. The bonus of Du Yunning's case is actually quite famous. Naturally, the personnel department will not drag on such trivial matters Cana, let him complete the formalities in three or two.
Only then did Ling Shu know that Yue Dingtang, as a consultant of the Municipal Bureau, although he did not have a police rank and did not have to resign as a professor at his university, he had an independent office here, and he was paid a lot of money every month.
Look back at yourself...
Ling Shu no longer wanted to look back.
Old classmates from the same school, old enemies, old enemies, and even once a rival in love, but now he has become a subordinate. As long as he thinks that he is called a superior by the surname of Yue, he has a feeling of being unlovable.
Before the psychological construction was done, the door opened unexpectedly, and the people inside appeared in the line of sight.
The two looked at each other.
"What are you doing standing here?"
Yue Dingtang smiled when he saw the document in his hand.
"They really sent you here?"
Ling Shu secretly cursed, didn't you do it on purpose? He took a deep breath and stood at attention and saluted.
"Hello sir, I have been ordered to report here!"
"Come in." Yue Ding Tang Yuan wanted to go out, but when he saw him coming, he turned back to the desk.
Ling Shu smiled hypocritically: "I didn't expect to have the opportunity to work with you day and night, sir, it's a great honor!"
Yue Dingtang nodded: "That's true, it is indeed your honor."
Ling Shu: …
Yue Dingtang raised his eyebrows: "You don't think I deliberately asked them to ask for someone and asked you to come over to discuss?"
Ling Shu: "How dare you think like this!"
Yue Dingtang: "After Du Yunning's matter was over, when I accompanied Smith to discuss the case with the Municipal Bureau, I met Director Huang who I met at the consulate banquet last time, and the other party invited me to serve as a consultant to the Municipal Bureau. It was rejected, but the kindness was difficult, so I had to reluctantly take the post, and serve the public with meager efforts.”
Ling Shu: Hypocrisy, this is too hypocritical! You see, even the gecko in the corner can't listen to it and slip away.
Yue Dingtang: "That's right, the eldest sister also came to me and said that she wanted to change your job for you. I was afraid that you would be in any danger. I thought about it, the city bureau is safer than the district bureau, and it's still Gao Sheng, your sister. Definitely happy."
Ling Shu: If I follow you, I might be tricked to death by you one day. My sister must be even more worried.
Yue Dingtang: "But your original position was too low, and you suddenly jumped to the city bureau. Others must gossip, and your boss may not be willing to let them go. So I asked people to check from top to bottom by the way, so that you can It went smoothly. Now you know the function of your four little yellow croakers?"
Ling Shu: "Four little yellow croakers are enough for you to do it from top to bottom?"
Yue Dingtang nodded: "It's not enough, so I posted a lot myself, which is what you owe me."
Ling Shu: …
Why is he so arrogant, if he didn't pick up on it just now, wouldn't it be over
Yue Dingtang: "But don't worry, I won't count the interest, the eldest sister has already told me that she will supervise you at that time, and pay half of your salary every month to repay the debt, so as not to be used by you. Spend the day."
Ling Shu: ? ?
Yue Dingtang smiled: "I believe you can understand that the eldest sister is for your own good."
The corners of Ling Shu's mouth twitched, his face twisted slightly, and he almost felt like he couldn't control his itchy hands.
"You have discussed it with my sister, why don't I know?"
Yue Dingtang's expression is amiable, like treating an ignorant junior.
"For your own good, you don't need to know that much."
Ling Shu: "... Then, Mr. Yue, where is my future desk? I want to go back to the district office and bring the original things over."
Yue Dingtang pointed to another desk in the office.
"You are right here."
Look up, not look down.
From now on, I will work under the eyes of Yue every day.
Ling Shu's heart was bleak, just like the leaves in the Xiao Suo autumn wind that bit the branches and refused to leave, but in the end they would be ruthlessly scraped away, leaving scars everywhere.
Yue Dingtang didn't give him much time to adjust, so he stuffed a document.
"Now I have to go out. You can help me take this thing to the police station in Yinxiang District, and give it to their deputy chief surnamed Lu. By the way, I will give you a half-day leave to bring the things over. problem?"
Ling Shu remained silent for a long time.
His head drooped slightly.
His expression was a little unclear, but judging from the frequency of the trembling of his eyebrows and hair tips, he was in a fierce struggle and battle.
The pale complexion, which was not yet clear before, seemed to be weakened again.
The arm protruding from the cuff of the police uniform was still wrapped in gauze, which showed that the injury was not completely healed.
It can be seen that the fact that an old classmate has become his boss will not be able to make him fully accept it for a while.
Yue Dingtang is a little funny, but also a little pitiful.
He really did it on purpose.
There are many positions that can be arranged for Ling Shu, but when Ling Yao came to him, he did put him by his side.
Because he felt that the current Ling Shu was very different from when he was studying.
The originally dazzling, intelligent and enterprising young man, after a few years, has become so depressed that he can just get by.
Yue Dingtang even suspected that Ling Shu didn't go to study at all, but came back after spending a few years with the Ling family's life-saving money, deceived Ling Yao with lies, and got a stable job through his brother-in-law's relationship.
But this could not fully explain the mystery surrounding Ling Shu.
Sometimes, Ling Shu understands very well.
He is like all the living beings in this prosperous city in the Far East. He eats and is lazy, just lives by, is greedy for petty gains, has no long-term goals, and has no ambition. He just wants to make his small life more comfortable, although his nature is not bad, not like Like many other police officers in this era, they searched for ordinary people and took the opportunity to extort money, but that was all.
There is not much more than one of these high-ranking people, and one less is not more.
However, sometimes, Ling Shu always showed an unpredictable side.
He shoots well and is decisive when he shoots.
Not every cop has the chance to shoot, and not every cop can shoot with precision, or even as decisively as he does.
Ling Shu's skills are also good.
Presumably he must have been diligent and diligent in his pre-employment training.
But it is difficult for Yue Dingtang to associate this extremely lazy old classmate with hard work.
In addition, Ling Shu's right hand should have been injured, and he can't see it at ordinary times. He can't lift heavy objects, and it also affects the stability of holding the gun, so he simply changed his left hand. This must be a very difficult process, because one's habit It is accumulated over ten or twenty years, and cannot be changed overnight.
The more so, the more interested Yue Dingtang became.
Placement nearby is not only a kind of decent care based on human feelings, but also a kind of surveillance.
All thoughts flashed in my mind, only a few seconds.
When Yue Dingtang heard the other party straighten his clothes, he suddenly raised his chest and saluted.
"Yes!!!"
The sound was deafening, pierced through the door panels, and could almost echo the entire floor.
Yue Dingtang was caught off guard by a roar, and his heart almost jumped out of fear.
He didn't expect it, this was just the beginning.