Those who were drinking with Niu Jianbin tonight were all his subordinates from the Public Security Bureau.

At the dinner table, he told everyone about the situation in Liu Yong's office today where Li Lin was embarrassed by him.

He said, "You don't know. I originally thought that Li Lin was really as good as the rumors said, and had a good relationship with Director Pei and Director Wu of the Provincial Department... Who knew it wasn't the case... I asked him to call the provincial department leaders and ask for some funds. Guess what he said?"

Everyone put down their glasses, looked at Niu Jianbin with a smile on their faces, and asked with interest, "What did he say?"

Niu Jianbin laughed loudly, "He said he had only met the provincial department leaders twice, and there was no special relationship between them... It's not certain whether they remember him or not... Hahaha... I was really laughing to death. I thought he had strong connections and dared to boss me around, but it turned out to be all fake!... His true colors must be exposed now!"

Hearing this, everyone looked up and laughed.

"Secretary Niu, who is Li Lin? What qualifications does he have to know Director Pei and Director Wu? And he even asks for funds for us? How shameless!"

"Yes, Secretary Niu, if he knew such a big leader, how could he still be employed in such a small place like Shannan County? Don't listen to his nonsense... Director Pei is a deputy provincial-level cadre. Even our municipal party secretary and mayor have difficulty meeting him. How can Li Lin do that?"

"Secretary Niu, you have been working in our provincial public security system for so many years. Which of the provincial and municipal leaders do you not know? You don't even dare to say that you can get funds by just making a phone call. What ability does Li Lin have to dare to show off in front of you? ... To put it bluntly, he is just a clown!"

Everyone took advantage of the situation to disparage Li Lin and praise Niu Jianbin.

This quickly satisfied Niu Jianbin's vanity and he laughed continuously.

At this time, someone suggested that we just ignore Li Lin and continue drinking!

Niu Jianbin, who had drunk half a catty of wine, was still somewhat rational at this time. He waved to everyone and said, "Forget it, let's give him some face. I want to hear what he wants to talk to me about later... If he still wants to make decisions for our Public Security Bureau, I will tear my face off with him tonight and make him lose face! Humph, otherwise he will always think that I, Niu Jianbin, am easy to talk to."

"He's a man who can't even protect himself, why bother with him so much..."

"Our Secretary Niu is a man of great sense and magnanimity... If it were me, I wouldn't even meet him!"

Everyone was talking about it.

At this time, Li Lin called again.

Niu Jianbin didn't answer.

Instead, he stood up and said to everyone with a smile, "Okay, County Magistrate Li is here, I'll go downstairs to meet him!"

Everyone stood up and watched.

See Niu Jianbin go out.

Someone in the room complained, "Li Lin never came early or late, and only came after get off work... I finally had a drink with Secretary Niu, but he really spoiled the fun!"

There were also sober people who quietly reminded everyone, "I heard from the grapevine that Li Lin is a special commissioner of our provincial department's anti-gang office... I don't know if it's true or not... If it's true, this identity is incredible. Even the city bureau leaders have to give him some face when they meet him."

When everyone heard this, they rolled their eyes at the person who was speaking, full of doubts about his words.

"Special Commissioner of the Anti-gang Office"... There are only a few people in the province with this identity. Li Lin is just a deputy division-level cadre and not a member of the public security system. How can he get this identity?

It’s fake, I don’t believe it!

Li Lin is definitely bragging!

When Li Lin was mentioned, everyone sneered.

Niu Jianbin staggered to an empty private room downstairs.

At this time, Li Lin was already waiting for him inside.

When the two met, instead of a warm greeting, there was a sense of tension.

Li Lin looked at Niu Jianbin coldly.

Niu Jianbin also glared back without any hesitation.

"County Magistrate Li, what's the matter so late at night?" Niu Jianbin raised his eyebrows and asked in a cold voice.

Li Lin didn't beat around the bush and asked directly, "How far has Liu Zhong's case progressed? Is it a criminal case or an ordinary case? How has our Public Security Bureau determined the nature of the case?"

Niu Jianbin was amused when he heard this. He had never expected that Li Lin would directly ask him about the case...

He sat down opposite Li Lin and, under the influence of alcohol, he ridiculed Li Lin, "Hey, County Magistrate Li, in what capacity do you come to ask me about the case? And on what basis should I report to you? Just do your job well. It's not your turn to worry about the work of the Public Security Bureau!"

Li Lin was serious and composed. He said, "I don't need to know the details. I just want to know the county bureau's true opinion on this case. You also said in front of Secretary Liu today that this is a criminal case. I wonder if you have found any clues to the murderer?"

"Hey, County Magistrate Li, do you really not understand or are you pretending not to understand? Didn't I tell you that I don't need to report to you how the county bureau handles cases! If you really want to hear... hehe... let the leaders of the municipal bureau give me an order, and I will report everything to you!" Niu Jianbin looked at Li Lin playfully. It was not that he could not reveal it, but that he did not want to reveal it to Li Lin. He just wanted to see Li Lin's impatient look and his helpless look!

Li Lin sighed, gradually losing his patience. He said to Niu Jianbin in a calm tone, "Secretary Niu, I didn't expect you to have this attitude... I came here tonight just to remind you that Liu Zhong's case must be treated with caution. If you take it lightly, you may miss the opportunity to catch the murderer... If you do nothing, I will report directly to the provincial department leaders."

Report directly to the provincial department?

Why the hell don't you go to heaven?

Niu Jianbin sneered and chuckled, "Deputy County Magistrate Li, since you are so capable, then go and report to the provincial department leaders... I'm waiting for their inquiries!"

He guessed that Li Lin was just bluffing. If he could really contact the provincial department leaders, would he still be so cowardly during the day?

Everything that needed to be said has been said.

Li Lin stood up calmly, turned around and left Tiantai Restaurant.

Niu Jianbin followed him out the door, with a playful smile on his face, and said to Li Lin's back, "Deputy County Magistrate Li, now that you're here, why are you in such a hurry to leave? I have a group of brothers from the Public Security Bureau waiting upstairs... Do you want to go upstairs and have a drink with me? They have all heard about your deeds in the provincial department and they admire you! Hehehe..."

It was clear that this was another mockery.

Li Lin was too lazy to pay attention to him. He got in the car and left without looking back.

Looking at the car's taillights going farther and farther away, Niu Jianbin spat on the ground viciously and cursed, "Fuck, you want to show off to me? You're a bit naive!"

Just as he turned around and prepared to go upstairs to continue partying, the cell phone in his pocket suddenly vibrated.

He impatiently took out his cell phone and was stunned when he saw the words "Director Wu" on it.