Free Web NovelChapter 1358: Chapter 868: Top Secret Letter_5
Upon hearing this, Nalan Shuo smiled, gave Yang Xiao a very subtle look that made the latter uncomfortable, and said, "It’s hardest to refuse the favor of a beauty." After speaking, Nalan Shuo slowly shook his head and sighed.
Yang Xiao: "??? Where is there a beauty?"
"It’s your other little girlfriend helping you in secret, Chi Dan," Nalan Shuo mentioned.
"Her?" Yang Xiao was stunned.
"Yes, it should be her. Those three people were obviously together. Two of them we haven’t identified yet, but we found some information about the woman shrouded in shadows."
"Although her whereabouts are mysterious, based on the clues gathered, we can basically confirm that she’s from the Chamber of Commerce."
"The timing of her appearance is very coincidental. Before Chi Dan appeared in Rongcheng, we had never found such a master in the Chamber of Commerce. So, she followed Chi Dan to Rongcheng, and should be her personal bodyguard." Nalan Shuo was quite skilled in intelligence work.
"Given this, the man among the other two experts should be Chi Zhongheng, the president of the Chamber of Commerce. The woman’s ability is relatively average, and she was likely temporarily called in from a nearby city to assist." Nalan Shuo analyzed.
After a moment of daze, Yang Xiao laughed in a complaining tone, "Director, you see the Chamber of Commerce sent people to help me, why is there no response from our Patrol Defense Office?"
Upon hearing this, Nalan Shuo straightened his back and said seriously, "How could there be no response? I already made appointments with Director Huang Guozhao and Master Lin. We were nearby, but before we could make a move, the fight broke out outside."
Nalan Shuo’s explanation was flawless, as Yang Xiao couldn’t directly ask Director Huang Guozhao or Master Lin about the truth.
Even if he asked, they had likely already synchronized their stories, and it would harm his relationship with Nalan Shuo, suggesting he didn’t trust him.
"Has Professor Cui from the Provincial Bureau contacted you lately?" Nalan Shuo leaned back on the sofa chair, shifted the topic, and asked.
"No," Yang Xiao replied truthfully.
Nalan Shuo nodded, seemingly a bit disappointed, then got up and walked to his desk, opening the largest drawer to take out a file bag.
He brought the file bag back and placed it in front of Yang Xiao, motioning for him to open it and take a look.
Inside the file bag were several sheets of paper clipped together. After reading them, Yang Xiao was surprised to find it was a letter to the Provincial Office, applying for early retirement, bearing Nalan Shuo’s personal seal.
In the letter, Nalan Shuo stated that due to various reasons, he felt he was no longer suitable to serve as the full-time director of the Lin’an Patrol Office, and hoped Yang Xiao would take over the position.
He could stay to assist him, with a timeline of about half a year to a year, and at the end of the letter, he gave Yang Xiao’s abilities and character a high evaluation, believing he was the best choice for successor.
"Director, you’re still so young, you can’t do something foolish!"
Yang Xiao wanted a promotion, but not like this; he couldn’t climb up by stepping on the shoulders of his comrades.
Seeing Yang Xiao’s emotional reaction, Nalan Shuo gestured with his hand to calm him down and listen to him.
"Little Yang, you’re a smart person. Even if I don’t say much, you understand. You’re at a very critical juncture. Based on my experience working in the Patrol Defense Office, moving from Second-level Deputy Director to Second-level Full-time Director is the most challenging step, especially since you’re so young."
"Speaking of your achievements, you deserve a promotion. Your contribution in connecting Jiangbei Province Office with the Esoteric Sect of the Four Great Families of Yin Temple is significant. In the past, the old fellows in the provinces wouldn’t even dare to think about it."
"But you also have disadvantages: first, you’re too young and lack sufficient experience, and second, you have no backing above."
"Your strongest connections in the Patrol Defense Office are Elder Yang the Captain and Professor Cui, but their influence is also limited within the Provincial Office."
"Frankly, they are of the same level as me, just second-level commissioners. In terms of real power, they’re not even like me, the local full-time director in Rongcheng; here, I’m the law."
"To be promoted into the Provincial Bureau circle, you must have connections above, real connections, someone in the General Bureau speaking for you."
Nalan Shuo shook his head regretfully; clearly, Yang Xiao didn’t have such connections.
"So long without news from the Provincial Office, I think the chances are slim. They might end up giving you an award or something, but both you and I know it’s useless, just a token to shut people like us up."
"Little Yang, you know I have no children, and I’ve always seen you as half a son. You really need this position. Once you become a full-time director, after a few years, with your skills, it’s certain you’ll become a Deputy Director at the Provincial Bureau."
"Those big shots in the General Bureau and Provincial Bureau don’t play fair; they’re used to discarding people once their work is done, you have to be cautious. Next time there’s an Esoteric Sect transaction, you should go too and get the Cannibal Buddha to speak for you. If they don’t give you a position, the business won’t proceed, put some pressure on them."
"The Esoteric Sect connection is too vital for the Patrol Defense Office; they wouldn’t want to give it up."
"And rest assured, those in the Esoteric Sect know how to handle things safely and won’t put you in a tough spot."
"Remember, Little Yang, a man must seize both opportunities and power in his own hands, and trust no one!"
"I’ve told you about Fu Qingzhu, ruthless and thorough, but he was forced into it. You, on the other hand, lack this trait. You have a heavy heart and a gentle hand; in the future, it’ll lead to big losses!"
"Director..." Yang Xiao, holding the letter, was too moved to find words.
"Alright, it’s settled then. If there’s no message from the Provincial Bureau within half a month, I’ll submit this letter. The future ultimately belongs to young people like you; we old folks shouldn’t stand in your way." With a grand gesture, Nalan Shuo made the decision.
"I still have some influence up top, hehe. Over the years, no one’s clean. I’ve helped them with personal matters quite a bit. I suppose they can’t deny me this little favor." It seemed Nalan Shuo thought of something, and gave a cold laugh.
"Ring, ring—"
Just as he finished speaking, the phone on the table rang. Nalan Shuo stood up to answer it, and after a few words, his tone became noticeably excited, "Bring me the document, yes, right now! Immediately!"
After hanging up, the previously somber expression on Nalan Shuo’s face became lively. He rubbed his hands together excitedly, walking towards Yang Xiao, "Great, there’s news from the Provincial Office, hopefully it’s good news!"
Shortly, Huang Qiang knocked on the door and delivered a telegram marked top secret.
Back at the sofa, Nalan Shuo excitedly opened it, eager to share the joy with Yang Xiao.
"I hope they’ll appoint you as a substitute Deputy Director, or at least Deputy Captain of the Law Enforcement Team, making future transitions easier," Nalan Shuo mumbled to himself as he busily worked with his hands.
Once opened, there were only two sheets inside, without any heading, let alone the Provincial Bureau’s official seal, which left Nalan Shuo baffled. freёwebnovel.com
After a moment, Nalan Shuo frowned and looked at Yang Xiao with a strange expression.
"What’s wrong?" Yang Xiao immediately sensed something was amiss.
Nalan Shuo handed the document to Yang Xiao, "It’s news from the Esoteric Sect, sent to you via the Provincial Bureau by Dean Sheng, marked as top-secret urgent."
Hearing this, Yang Xiao immediately realized something significant had happened; Dean Sheng was always a cautious person.
"I hope they’ll appoint you as a substitute Deputy Director, or at least Deputy Captain of the Law Enforcement Team, making future transitions easier," Nalan Shuo mumbled to himself as he busily worked with his hands.
Once opened, there were only two sheets inside, without any heading, let alone the Provincial Bureau’s official seal, which left Nalan Shuo baffled.
After a moment, Nalan Shuo frowned and looked at Yang Xiao with a strange expression.
"What’s wrong?" Yang Xiao immediately sensed something was amiss.
Nalan Shuo handed the document to Yang Xiao, "It’s news from the Esoteric Sect, sent to you via the Provincial Bureau by Dean Sheng, marked as top-secret urgent."
Hearing this, Yang Xiao immediately realized something significant had happened; Dean Sheng was always a cautious person.
