NOVPUBZhao Chengfeng collapsed on the ground, gasping for air.
Bright red blood pooled beneath him, presenting a ghastly sight.
His complexion
had turned as pale as wax at that moment, looking extraordinarily weak.
However,
his eyes brimmed with exhilaration.
By his own strength, he had successfully defeated the three culprits of the 318 massacre, which to him, was an extraordinary achievement!
For someone within the system, achievement was akin to a ladder leading straight to the sky!
Li Yao stepped forward and, seeing Zhao Chengfeng’s excited eyes, couldn’t help but say, "Would you have been so brave without Mr. Chen’s warning?"
Zhao Chengfeng weakly shook his head.
Unable to help himself, Li Yao exclaimed, "I never expected, that guy being so young, not only does he have a heart eager to do righteous deeds, but he can also foresee the future."
"This is more than just your fortune!"
Just then,
a series of urgent siren sounds and the noise of an ambulance approached.
The next moment,
about a dozen police cars arrived with sirens blaring, and after the vehicles stopped, a swarm of armed SWAT officers surrounded the area.
Seeing the gruesome scene, the police officers also shivered with fear.
Li Yao said, "The criminals have already been subdued by Chief Zhao, quickly arrest them."
"Ambulance, rush Chief Zhao to the hospital."
Although he knew Zhao Chengfeng was not in life-threatening danger, his condition wasn’t good either, showing signs of severe blood loss.
After watching Zhao Chengfeng being taken away by the ambulance, Li Yao also got into a red-flag sedan and said to the driver, "Back to the unit!"
"Yes!"
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Goverment Courtyard.
Inside the Mayor’s office. 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙥𝙪𝙗.𝒄𝙤𝙢
Lu Yuanyang, who was over forty, sat at his desk examining documents. Upon hearing a knock, he didn’t lift his head but commanded in an authoritative voice, "Enter!"
The door opened.
Li Yao walked in with a face full of respect, calling out "Mayor Lu."
Lu Yuanyang, without looking up from the documents, casually asked, "What does Chen Nan want from you?"
Li Yao honestly replied, "He has a friend who works as a school doctor at Jizhou First Middle School, and he asked me to help arrange a position at the hospital."
Lu Yuanyang looked up, his eagle-like eyes sparkling with an intimidating glow, "Did you promise him three favors?"
Seeing Lu Yuanyang’s piercing gaze, even Li Yao, the First Secretary, felt an immense pressure and, suppressing the unease in his heart, said, "Yes!"
Lu Yuanyang slightly shook his head, his voice revealing a hint of displeasure, "Although Chen Nan saved my father last night, promising to do three favors for him was perhaps too much."
He was grateful that Chen Nan had saved his father the previous night.
He also wanted to find time to take him out for a meal to express his gratitude in person.
However,
Chen Nan had no sooner given his promises last night than he began asking for favors today, which aroused a strong sense of aversion in him.
Li Yao quickly said, "Mayor Lu, Mr. Chen is not a person who would exploit his favors."
Lu Yuanyang hummed emotionlessly, "If he wasn’t exploiting his favors, then why did he so blatantly ask you for one?"
Li Yao’s face was tense; having followed Lu Yuanyang for many years, he knew that he rarely got angry, but the consequences were always severe when he did.
Lu Yuanyang said, "You’ve been by my side for many years, yet I never expected you to make such a mistake."
Suppressing the panic inside, Li Yao said, "Mayor Lu, it is true that Chen Nan might seem to be exploiting his favors by asking us for help today, but..."
"When we left the restaurant after dinner, he said something."
"He said he hates exploiting favors and dislikes owing others favors even more."
"Then he offered Zhao Chengfeng a piece of advice."
Afterward, he spoke about what had happened at the entrance of the restaurant and Zhao Chengfeng’s current situation.
Lu Yuanyang listened, his deep eyes revealing an unmistakable horror. He was a materialist, who did not believe in spirits, gods, or the concept of feng shui.
But at this moment.
His worldview was collapsing and being rebuilt.
His impression of Chen Nan had completely transformed.
"Is that guy truly an extraordinary figure from beyond the common world?" Lu Yuanyang murmured, unable to calm his heart.
Li Yao’s expression was serious, "I’ve only met him twice, but his demeanor does not resemble that of his peers. Furthermore, there is a sense of pride in his eyes that even I dare not confront."
Lu Yuanyang came back to his senses amid the shock, a bitter smile surfaced on his face, "It seems I owe him another favor!"
Li Yao: "According to what Chen Nan said, as long as Director Zhao survives, he will definitely advance further."
"If Director Zhao can firmly secure that position, your status will also be solidified."
Lu Yuanyang had been transferred from another city.
Directly becoming the Mayor of Jizhou City.
Although this position was high-ranking, there was still a Party Secretary above him.
He was merely the second in command in Jizhou City.
Because he did not have deep-rooted connections, he couldn’t confront the Party Secretary, resulting in many of his development suggestions being ignored.
This made him quite dissatisfied.
Yet he could do nothing about it.
Because he was acutely aware of the saying ’a new king with a new court.’
But if Zhao Chengfeng could obtain the top position in the public security system, then he would have the capital to contend with that person.
In the future, his words would carry more weight.
"Right now, I am quite eager to meet that fellow!" Lu Yuanyang’s face displayed a meaningful smile.
Because he knew.
Whether he could advance further, Chen Nan was a crucial figure.
Li Yao said with a smile, "Mayor Lu, I feel it’s not appropriate to meet with Mr. Chen right now, as it may seem too purposeful. From what I know of him, he does not like people who are too purpose-driven."
"However, I have a premonition that it won’t be long before he contacts me again."
Lu Yuanyang: "How can you be sure?"
Li Yao said with a smile, "Mr. Chen is passionate. If not, he definitely wouldn’t have ignored the advice of others and climbed the wall to save someone in the old man’s room."
"And people with such a righteous quality have one thing in common."
"That is disdain for the world’s injustices."
"It’s a characteristic of the young."
"And it’s a good thing."
"But···"
"Yet who can address all the injustices they encounter?"
Lu Yuanyang nodded undisputedly, "You make a lot of sense. If that’s the case, let’s wait for the right opportunity to meet him!" As he spoke, a hint of anticipation gleamed in his eyes.
Pausing for a moment, he turned to Li Yao, his expression grave, "Go to the hospital and closely monitor Zhao Chengfeng’s condition. If he awakens, remember to notify me immediately!"
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Elsewhere.
Chen Nan also took a taxi back to the entrance of Jizhou First Middle School and seeing the meat sandwich vendor still there, he strode over.
Although he had just eaten a lavish lunch, if truth be told, he was not at all satisfied.
But at that moment.
His phone rang, displaying Lu Anran’s number.
He pressed the accept call button, hearing Lu Anran’s aggrieved voice, "Chen Nan, you have made me angry, you owe me a reasonable explanation."
