Chapter 819 - 690: Heaven-Sent Opportunity (2)

Chapter 819: Chapter 690: Heaven-Sent Opportunity (2)

The man from the Mechanical Department saw Li Shang and Chang Erbing hiding to the side, whispering to each other, and instinctively wanted to get closer to eavesdrop, but was blocked inadvertently by two patrolmen who subtly moved to obstruct his path.

His face immediately turned unsightly, and he increasingly understood why Special Commissioner Zheng disliked Li Shang.

When this guy was out of touch, the constables from the Patrol Office were obedient when commanded. But now that Li Shang is back, it’s suddenly a struggle to direct the patrolmen.

How can this case be solved according to Special Commissioner Zheng’s way without getting rid of Li Shang?!!

The man from the Mechanical Department was just about to flare up and give a few words of reprimand when Li Shang had already finished explaining things to Chang Erbing and returned with a usual expression.

Chang Erbing immediately pointed out three or four trusted constables, and then quickly left, brushing past the man from the Mechanical Department without even a glance.

The man from the Mechanical Department suppressed his inner anger, glaring at Li Shang, unable to help but ask again:

"Captain Li, what did you instruct them to do?"

Li Shang acted as if he hadn’t heard, treating him as air, and began directing the fire extinguishment and scene lockdown, providing no response at all.

This blatant disregard was more embarrassing and infuriating than direct confrontation.

The man from the Mechanical Department was extremely angry but knew it was no use to lose his temper now, so he stepped aside with a sullen face, having made up his mind:

When Special Commissioner Zheng returns, he will definitely lodge a complaint with him.

It would be best if he could lead a team to Second Prison to "assist in the investigation" by bringing back Feng Mu; as long as he gets Feng Mu in his hands, he has ways to make him talk and get the confession they want.

When that time comes, Li Shang’s expression would surely be a spectacle, wouldn’t it?

Hehe—

With this thought, the man’s lips curled into an expectant smile.

He could almost see the future where both Li Shang and Feng Mu are imprisoned, while he and Special Commissioner Zheng rise step by step.

minutes later.

Zheng Geng hurriedly rushed back to Jade Garden.

His face was gloomy, evidently already aware of the explosion.

The man from the Mechanical Department, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately rushed over, almost stuck to Zheng Geng’s ear, whispering urgently and continuously, while his gaze occasionally flicked towards Li Shang not far away.

Li Shang didn’t even need to strain to eavesdrop; just a sidelong glance and he could guess that nothing good was coming from the other person’s mouth.

If he was initially hesitant and didn’t want to completely fall out with Zheng Geng, at least maintaining some superficial peace, then after listening to various retellings by Secretary Hou, he abandoned any fantasies, his heart filled with intense murderous intent.

Yes, coincidentally, just as the man from the Mechanical Department was complaining to Zheng Geng, Hou Wendong also arrived at Jade Garden almost simultaneously and approached Li Shang.

While the man from the Mechanical Department bad-mouthed Li Shang, Hou Wendong didn’t stop talking either, naturally saying nothing good.

"...If not for Mr. Wang’s decisive action, staking his own reputation to vouch for you and going against the majority, you might have already been suspended and subjected to isolated investigation."

Hou Wendong’s voice was not loud, but every word was like a hammer, pounding on Li Shang’s heart.

Li Shang’s face instantly became as black as charcoal, a wave of fear surged inside him, and a fine cold sweat broke out on his back.

He couldn’t imagine, if Mr. Wang hadn’t supported him so firmly, what kind of passive and dangerous situation he would be in now.

"Fuck!"

A surge of uncontrollable anger rushed to his head, and Li Shang cursed viciously in his heart,

"What the hell did I do to offend you so much? Do you really want to ruin me? Do you think Li Shang is made of clay, that I’m just a pushover?!"

As the captain of the Patrol Office, he was usually the one framing others, but this time it was others framing him, it was a complete reversal of roles.

Li Shang took a deep breath, suppressing the anger in his heart, turned his head and gratefully said to Hou Wendong:

"Secretary Hou, please be sure to convey my most sincere gratitude to Mr. Wang.

Also, let the Member of Parliament rest assured that I, Li Shang, am not an ungrateful person. I will keep a close eye on Zheng Geng, and no matter what tricks he tries to use this case to play, he will never succeed!"

Li Shang was confident and assured in this.

If Zheng Geng conducted his investigation honestly, he would be no match for him; in the domain of investigations, Zheng Geng didn’t even compare to a hair on his head;

And if Zheng Geng tried to fabricate evidence and weave false truths, he was even more confident in teaching him a lesson.

Sorry, it’s not that he looked down on anyone, but everyone before him was just trash.

Then, Li Shang saw Zheng Geng pull out a white business card from his pocket and handed it to a subordinate from the Mechanical Department.

The man’s face from the Mechanical Department immediately showed a barely-controllable expression of joy, a look that Li Shang could only describe as—

It was like the joy of a dream coming true.

The man from the Mechanical Department was ecstatic:

"Special Commissioner Zheng really entrusted me with the task of arresting and interrogating Feng Mu. Hehehe, this accomplishment is just wonderful."

He carefully kept the business card, fervently saying:

"Rest assured, Special Commissioner! A mere small prison guard from Second Prison is easy to capture. I will get him to confess everything, whether he’s supposed to or not, as quickly as possible!"

Zheng Geng, having confidence in his subordinate’s abilities, didn’t think such a "minor task" would lead to any mishaps, but he still habitually kept a stern face, seriously reminding him:

"Remember, choose the right time and place, and capture him secretly.

Act cleanly and swiftly, don’t give him any chance to call for help! And don’t make too much noise to avoid startling the snake and giving Li Shang’s side time to prepare and counteract, understood?"

The man from the Mechanical Department nodded heavily, his face full of the certainty of "rest assured this task will be securely handled":

"Rest assured, Commissioner, I’ll make sure this is done flawlessly, ensuring that when you get the confession, Li Shang will still be clueless that his good friend is already in our hands!"

Zheng Geng said no more, just signaled him with a look to get to it immediately.

The man from the Mechanical Department gave Li Shang one last sinister glance, then turned and quickly disappeared.

Li Shang’s brows furrowed tightly, feeling uneasily apprehensive.

Though unable to hear specific content, the other’s elated expressions gave him a sense of conspiracy.

Before he could think it over, Zheng Geng had already adjusted his expression and quickly walked over, opening with a sharp reprimand and rebuke:

"Captain Li! I did not expect this; I was only away for a short while, and such a severe explosion occurred at Jade Garden.

Is this how you protect a crime scene?"

Zheng Geng first put the blame of negligence on him and then, not waiting for Li Shang’s response, shifted his tone more sternly,

"Oh, and I also heard that just before the explosion, Captain Li, you withdrew some of the patrol forces that should have been stationed at the scene under the pretext of searching for a missing corpse?"

He chuckled, his gaze sharp as a knife, piercing into Li Shang:

"Hehe, where is the corpse? Did you find it? Do I now have reason to suspect that you deliberately removed your men to facilitate some ill-intentioned individuals to re-enter Jade Garden, conduct an explosion, destroy crucial evidence, and create favorable conditions?!"

Li Shang opened his mouth, about to argue that he did indeed find a fresh, dismembered corpse not far from Jade Garden based on a clue.

The corpse had been transported back to the Patrol Office to await forensic examination.

But Zheng Geng was giving him no chance to defend himself.

Looking at Zheng Geng’s self-righteous expression, Li Shang suddenly realized, just as investigation was his domain, this "word-fighting" skill of putting the blame was equally Zheng Geng’s domain.

He didn’t want to get dragged into a war of words, avoiding giving Zheng Geng any word to latch onto and blow out of proportion.

Anyway, with Mr. Wang’s backing, unless there was indisputable evidence to nail him, it was just to disgust him at most.

He simply gave up defending himself and returned a doubtful look to Zheng Geng, leisurely saying:

"Funny thing, Special Commissioner Zheng, I seriously suspect that in this explosion case, you have an undeniable significant suspicion of involvement."