“My point is simple: we can’t go too far, but we also need to make them understand that the authority of the Military Intelligence Investigation Bureau is inviolable. You can make any demands you want, don’t worry too much about me. I just couldn’t refuse!” Zhao Ziliang’s words were just right, and the implication was that he was biased towards Ning Zhiheng.

But Ning Zhiheng knew perfectly well that Zhao Ziliang's willingness to make this call already indicated his stance. He knew this matter shouldn't be blown out of proportion, so he told himself to know when to stop.

The two agreed on their terms over the phone, and then Zhao Ziliang informed them that Han Xingping would host a banquet for Ning Zhiheng that evening in a private room at Deyun Restaurant!

The two sides quickly reached a consensus. Out of respect for Zhao Ziliang, Ning Zhiheng did not ask for an exorbitant amount and only asked Han Xingping for $30,000.

Moreover, Han Xingping readily agreed to promote Liu Datong, the detective chief of the Beihua Police Bureau, to the chief of the Xicheng Police Bureau, while giving up all the profits from the Kangyuankou checkpoint!

As for Ning Zhiheng, he gave up pursuing Du Qian's responsibility for death. Not only did he let Han Xingping go, but Ning Zhiheng also generously agreed to release Pei Wenyao, who had already been arrested, as long as Han Xingping could find a scapegoat among the death row inmates in prison!

Ning Zhiheng did not intend to harm the innocent; he only used Pei Wenyao as a pretext to force Han Xingping to make concessions. So this time, he simply did not need to be a scapegoat and let Han Xingping find a death row inmate to take the blame himself.

This made Han Xingping extremely grateful, since he had originally planned to give up on this subordinate, but he didn't expect Ning Zhiheng to be so easy to talk to, which was a pleasant surprise!

With everything settled, everyone was happy! Han Xingping spent money to smooth things over, and he also had to express his gratitude to Wen Shao and Zhao Ziliang. He had finally escaped a disaster and was secretly overjoyed!

Ning Zhiheng successfully achieved his predetermined goal, eliminating Du Qian, a ticking time bomb that posed a serious threat to the underground party organization. He also promoted his subordinate Liu Datong to become the new director of the Xicheng Police Bureau. This time, he firmly grasped the transportation line to the rear and extorted $30,000 from Han Xingping!

As soon as they left Deyun Restaurant, Liu Datong, who had been waiting outside, rushed to greet them.

"Team leader, how did the talks go?" Liu Datong asked nervously. Ever since he received Ning Zhiheng's call, he hadn't had a moment of peace.

He couldn't believe it was all real. Just seven months ago, he was a lowly patrolman who toiled away on the streets every day, when he met Ning Zhiheng, who had just graduated from military school.

He caught Ning Zhiheng's eye and became his apprentice. His life then underwent a dramatic change, and two months later he was promoted to detective sergeant.

Just when he was enjoying his job as police chief and thought this was the most glorious moment of his life, Ning Zhiheng told him that he would soon be taking office as the chief of the Xicheng Police Bureau!

It's important to understand that even among police stations, there are different levels. The North China Police Station is a small, insignificant station, while the West City Police Station has more than twice the jurisdiction, a superior geographical location, and is far more lucrative than before!

He still feels like he's dreaming that such an important position has fallen into his lap!

Seeing Liu Datong's hesitant expression, Ning Zhiheng couldn't help but laugh: "What are you so nervous about? He's just a lowly police chief in Xicheng. Even if Han Xingping were scared to death, he wouldn't dare to disagree. Does he really not know what's good for him and want to eat prison food from the Military Intelligence Bureau? Besides, all we have are guns; we don't even have prison food!"

Rarely hearing Ning Zhiheng make a joke, Liu Datong chuckled and said, "It's just a bit sudden. I never thought I, Liu Datong, could become the police chief. My ancestors must have been incredibly lucky in my past life! It's all thanks to you, Team Leader, otherwise how could a lowly patrolman like me be where I am today!"

"Enough of that!" Ning Zhiheng waved his hand and solemnly instructed, "When you take office as the chief of the Xicheng Police Bureau, your most important task is to firmly control the two checkpoints of Ping'an Port and Kangyuan Port, especially Kangyuan Port, which is a crucial transportation line. You must be ready at any time and await my instructions!"