Chapter 1600 - 1614: Exceptional Promotion

Chapter 1600: Chapter 1614: Exceptional Promotion

"Director Liu, I’ve long heard of the boldness in the Pearl River Delta. Seeing it now, it’s indeed true. An ordinary citizen not only dares to break into a violent crime scene but even harms the police, huh..." Zhao Tianhao spoke up, seemingly dismissing the head of the Wancheng Bureau.

"Breaking into a violent crime scene, that’s unlikely."

Seeing Lin Mu, Liu Genyou’s eye twitched slightly, and he quickly made up his mind. He said, "Lin Mu is a temporary worker employed by our City Bureau. He’s no ordinary citizen. But you, comrade, why are you, who doesn’t work in Yangcheng, running to the Pearl River Delta? As a police officer, have you never read the basic codes of conduct for police? Do you know that cross-district enforcement is a violation? I could fully report you to Yangcheng’s public security system and have you suspended and investigated!"

"Pfft!" The young plainclothesman had just come to his senses but was crushed by Liu Genyou’s angry rebuke, fainting again.

Zhao Tianhao had the provincial criminal investigation team’s immunity pass, but he did not. His assignment was only within Yangcheng’s Public Security Bureau, and strictly speaking, his actions did bear the suspicion of cross-district enforcement.

"Director Liu is indeed one with sharp teeth and a copper tongue..."

Zhao Tianhao’s face darkened, realizing he couldn’t take advantage of the situation to discipline Lin Mu today. Naturally, he was displeased and couldn’t help but express some cold sarcasm. Liu Genyou, due to his position, refrained from responding, and Lin Mu couldn’t be bothered to listen to his jabbering. He stepped forward and pushed Zhao Tianhao aside, muttering, "Idiot, get lost."

"You..."

"What, want to fight? I’m not afraid!" Lin Mu coldly replied with a sideways glance.

Zhao Tianhao trembled with anger but forcibly suppressed his urge to act. During their scuffle earlier, he realized that his martial skills were slightly inferior to the opponent’s. Moreover, Liu Genyou was the head of the Public Security Bureau—if he acted out in front of him, rumor would have it that he was young and rash, not knowing the rules, which would be highly detrimental to his future.

So, in a moment, Zhao Tianhao took a deep breath and looked at Liu Genyou, saying, "Director Liu, look at the people under you, humph, completely the behavior of hooligans. Such an idiot, what qualification does he have to become a people’s police officer?"

"Ah, Tianhao, every family has its difficulties. Recently, the Pearl River Delta has a shortage of police force, so we still need to hire some external personnel to maintain daily operations. But this temporary worker is somewhat over the line. Well, Xiao Wang, go to the police station and inform the office to remove Lin Mu’s name." Liu Genyou sternly instructed someone next to him and then muttered to himself, "What now? Without one person, work will be hard to carry out."

"Director Liu, why don’t I recommend someone for you?" Unexpectedly, the middle-aged driver beside him happily suggested as he pointed at Lin Mu, "This young man looks sharp, how about bringing him in? After all, as a temporary worker, he won’t take up formal capacity."

"Haha, Ah Nan, you have good judgment. Let’s go with that! Later, send his information to the office for approval. Extraordinary situations require us to ensure the safety of the million citizens in the Pearl River Delta is our top priority!"

Damn, a slap in the face, a blatant slap in the face!

Just after dismissing Lin Mu, he brought him back in—Liu Genyou’s move was extremely cunning.

Yet Zhao Tianhao couldn’t find any opportunity to retaliate. Temporary workers could be easily hired or fired with just a word. Even if there was an issue, it wouldn’t be the Public Security Bureau’s problem; it would be the temporary worker’s lack of qualification and theoretical level, not meeting party requirements. Even reporting this to the central government wouldn’t matter.

"Director Liu’s working capability, I’ve experienced it now."

Zhao Tianhao snorted coldly, turned, and walked out, not even bothering with his unconscious subordinate on the ground.

Over there, Lin Mu looked at the corpse under the white sheet, his anger almost bursting out of his chest. That beautiful face had been slashed beyond recognition, impossible to identify without cranial reconstruction techniques, and the naked body was covered in bruises and cigarette burns, evidently having suffered great torture and humiliation before death!

"The deceased just moved in a few days ago. Apart from the bed and simple life necessities, there’s nothing else in the room. No wallet, no documentation was found; very likely taken by the perpetrator. Based on our preliminary judgment, it seems to be a vendetta. Through our investigation, we roughly learned the victim’s basic circumstances..."

"What’s her name?" Lin Mu interrupted the detective reporting to Liu Genyou, clinging to the last shred of hope.

The detective hesitated briefly, "Ling Xiaoqiao!"

Lin Mu’s finger trembled, and he covered the mutilated body with the white sheet again.

Rage! Intense rage! As he stood up, his lowered eyelids transformed into an ice-cold blood-red. An invisible energy swirled around him, creating a gravel cyclone that flew up, forming a yellow dragon around Lin Mu. This scene, usually seen only in movies, suddenly made the surrounding detectives gawk in shock.

"Lin Mu, calm down." Liu Genyou frowned slightly and spoke sternly.

Thud! Dense gravel fell like rain. Lin Mu took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, they were as calm as water. "Sorry, Uncle Liu, for causing you trouble. I have some matters to attend to, I’ll leave first."

"You..." Liu Genyou was still worried and about to speak, but Lin Mu’s figure had already vanished from the courtyard.

For Bai Wuchang—no, now it should be Brother Watermelon—enjoyment was an important part of life. Fighting was ultimately for wealth and women. Although wealth was slightly lacking now, women were certainly not scarce. Yesterday, feeling depressed from a run-in with the Evil God, he called two ******, spending a wild time in a hotel. As the sun rose, Brother Watermelon felt refreshed and invigorated.

"A new day, a new beginning. Watermelon, you need to strive harder."

Cheering himself on, and mainly getting used to this awful nickname, Brother Watermelon prepared to get on the horse for some morning exercise, but unexpectedly, his phone suddenly rang.

"Damn, who is it? Spit it out quickly, I’m busy... okay, okay, just wait, I’ll be there shortly."

Without bothering with the two girls sporting seductive looks, he hurriedly tossed a few bills and rushed out. Ten minutes later, he met Lin Mu in a café.

As one who danced with danger, Watermelon sensed a chilling intent in the air.

"Brother, you, you called Xiaoxi here, is there something you need us to do?"