Abnormal Administration Bureau, Su City.
Upon arriving at the Abnormal Administration Bureau, Shao Zifeng got out of the car with Qian Cheng and the stern-faced agent. They hadn't made things difficult for him along the way, chatting casually as if making small talk.
At that moment, another bureau car pulled up, and two agents got out, escorting a shifty-eyed middle-aged man. The man was looking around constantly, and his eyes lit up when he saw Qian Cheng.
"Agent Qian, Agent Qian, it's me, Sun Laisi."
After saying this, he broke free from the two young agents and ran to Qian Cheng, nodding and bowing in an attempt to please: "Agent Qian, tell these two young comrades, I'm not an outsider, there's no need to keep such a close watch, right?"
"Xiao Li, what's going on?" Agent Qian ignored Sun Laisi and smiled at the two young agents who had just arrived.
"Brother Qian, we received a report from a citizen saying this man was acting suspiciously. We went to check it out and found he was selling fake energy medicine. Caught him red-handed, so we brought him back," Xiao Li said, glaring fiercely at Sun Laisi.
Sun Laisi was displeased upon hearing this, slapped his thigh, and widened his eyes, saying, "How can you falsely accuse an innocent person like this..."
"Innocent? I saw with my own eyes the fake medicine you were selling," Xiao Li retorted.
Sun Laisi's face turned red, the veins on his forehead bulged, and he argued, "That medicine isn't fake! ... Selling medicine! ... It's a business deal, can it be called fake?" Then he mumbled about how there were real medicines inside and blamed the buyers for not being discerning.
"Real ones would be even worse! It's lucky you, Lai Si'er, were selling fake medicine. If it were real, you'd be looking at a long prison sentence!" Qian Cheng glared at him, laughing and scolding.
Sun Laisi... Sun Laiser shrank his neck and dared not speak.
Listening to their conversation, Shao Zifeng quietly took note of the information. The original host knew little about this area, so he had to figure things out himself. These people dealing in shady business, while not very trustworthy, undoubtedly knew a lot about the city's underworld.
At this moment, Xiao Li noticed Shao Zifeng and spoke: "Brother Qian, who is this...?"
Qian Cheng glanced at Shao Zifeng, his face showing hesitation.
"If it's inconvenient to say, just pretend I didn't ask for confidentiality," Xiao Li quickly said and gave Qian Cheng a knowing look.
"It's not something that needs to be confidential. During the explosion in the old city, this student Shao was on the scene. Captain Chen asked Shao to come to assist with the investigation," Qian Cheng thought for a moment and decided there was no harm in revealing this.
"Oh? Student Shao was on the scene? Then, Student Shao, please assist us well," Xiao Li laughed and took a step forward, intending to pat Shao Zifeng on the arm.
Shao Zifeng stepped back half a step and nodded at him with a smile.
Xiao Li's raised hand froze, then he casually lowered it and said to Qian Cheng, "Brother Qian, you should go ahead. Captain Chen is still waiting."
After a few more pleasantries, Qian Cheng and the others escorted Shao Zifeng and left.
Watching the three of them walk away, Xiao Li revealed an intriguing smile and whispered, "Shao Zifeng."
Following Qian Cheng, Shao Zifeng suddenly felt a chill down his spine. He sensed malice coming from behind him and turned around to see Xiao Li waving at him with a cheerful smile.
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"Knock knock."
"Come in." Hearing the voice from inside, Chen Zhenglong straightened his attire and pushed the door open.
In front of him was a solemn office, bright and spacious, with a star dragon flag by the window. A mahogany desk and bookshelf were filled with folders, and at the moment, a slightly overweight middle-aged man was busy at his desk.
"Reporting to the director, Captain Chen Zhenglong of the Abnormal Administration Bureau, First Team, reporting." Chen Zhenglong stood straight and saluted the middle-aged man.
"Zhenglong, you're here! Don't just stand there, come and sit," the middle-aged man stopped his work and cheerfully walked up to Chen Zhenglong, pulling him toward the reception area, saying, "I've told you many times, don't be so serious, and yet you still are."
"Yes, Director," Chen Zhenglong replied seriously.
Seeing his demeanor, the director shook his head and no longer persuaded him. Chen Zhenglong was great in every aspect: dedicated to his work, responsible for the cases he handled. However, his military background made him famously stubborn in the bureau.
"Your team has been working hard lately." After they sat down, the director made two cups of tea and handed one to Chen Zhenglong.
"The hard work is mainly on the brothers. I wonder why the director called me today?" Chen Zhenglong accepted the tea and set it aside.
The director pondered for a moment and said to Chen Zhenglong, "Today, your team brought back a student named Shao Zifeng, right?"
"Yes," Chen Zhenglong thought for a moment and added, "Upon investigation, surveillance near the old city's alleys showed him before and after the incident. The second time, he appeared injured."
After hearing this, the director was silent for a moment and then spoke slowly, "Let him go. He's not the person we're looking for."
"I need evidence," Chen Zhenglong paused and looked seriously at the director.
"He's with them. Is that enough?" The director calmly made eye contact with Chen Zhenglong.
Upon hearing this, Chen Zhenglong's eye twitched slightly, then he replied resolutely, "Not enough."
"The person in charge from their side in Su City called me personally. Isn't that enough?"
"Not enough, Director. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll leave now." After saying that, Chen Zhenglong downed the tea in his cup and turned to leave.
"Chen Zhenglong, what exactly do you want to do!" The director slammed the table and shouted.
"There are suspicious circumstances around this student's presence. We can't stop the investigation just because of a request from them. I'll take personal responsibility for this matter, and I need an explanation." Chen Zhenglong responded stiffly, his back to the director.
"Responsible? How can you be responsible!" The director's tone softened slightly. "I know you have opinions about them. That's your private matter, and I won't interfere. But you must always remember one thing clearly, you represent the Abnormal Administration Bureau now! You're not Chen Zhenglong!"
"Regardless of beliefs, we and them are brother units. We both serve the country and the people. Think about it yourself."
Chen Zhenglong stood there, his mouth open but unable to say anything.
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"Shao Zifeng, you can go now."
Until he walked out of the Abnormal Administration Bureau's door, Shao Zifeng was in a daze. The script didn't seem right. The various scenarios and invented excuses he had imagined had no chance to be used.
Shao Zifeng recalled his experience at the Abnormal Administration Bureau today. He had spent half the day in the interrogation room, enjoyed free WIFI, and even got a free lunch. It seemed like he came out ahead?
"Hmm, if they send me back, it would be perfect. At least, I should give them a five-star rating," Shao Zifeng thought to himself.