Boss Nie has neither experience nor understanding. People like Chen Rou and Yue Zhongqi, when they start bragging, can talk from night until dawn as long as they have a plate of peanuts and a glass of beer.
Regarding today's events, Chen Ke was upstairs and observed the reactions of the group of senior superintendents, while Chen Rou was downstairs and observed the actions of everyone in the police department. By chatting and exchanging information, they were able to get a general idea of the situation at the police station.
When the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau (OCTB) finishes its investigation and releases the results, they will know whether the OCTB truly conducted an investigation, whether it arrested all those who should be arrested, and whether it was sincere enough.
After discussing this, Chen Ke suddenly brought up Yue Zhongqi's marriage, saying with a smile, "Arou, I've never been a proponent of bringing personal matters into the workplace, but Captain Yue is getting on in years and it's time for him to get married... him..."
Yue Zhongqi quickly interrupted, "Captain Chen, there's no need. We've already discussed it, it's unnecessary."
Chen Ke stopped him and insisted, "I'll speak up for him and ask you to lend me tens of thousands of yuan."
Since Chen Ke had already brought it up, Yue Zhongqi couldn't stop him anymore, but he said, "Actually, there's no need. Commercial housing is so expensive, and our dormitory is quite comfortable. There will definitely be a housing allocation policy in the future, so it's unnecessary."
Chen Rou understood; it must have been Secretary Qiao's family who made the request—to get married, one had to have a house first.
Yue Zhongqi had basically transferred all of his salary to Xiao Lajiao, but since they broke up, he definitely wouldn't be able to get it back.
Besides, their wages were low in previous years, at most three or four thousand yuan a year, and after several years they would only have ten thousand yuan. Even if they saved up, they still couldn't afford a house in Shenzhen now. After the reform and opening up, commercial housing has become the trend. If you want to get married, you really can't do without buying a house. This money must be borrowed. However, Chen Rou also understands Yue Zhongqi. Don't be fooled by his carefree attitude. He has a strong sense of self-respect and doesn't want to accept favors from others easily.
She said, "A house isn't expensive, at most 110,000 or 120,000 HKD, even cheaper when converted to Hong Kong dollars. This money isn't just for Captain Yue, but also for Hu Yong, Ji Xiaofeng, and everyone else getting married. It's not a huge sum for me, but..."
Hearing her say "but," Chen Ke frowned and immediately asked, "Arou, is there something inconvenient for you?"
Chen Rou said, "It's fine whether Qian Yue pays it back or not, I don't need that money, but there's something I need to trouble you with."
With each exchange of terms, conditions were set before payment was given, and Yue Zhongqi was actually quite comfortable with it.
He said, "Go ahead and say it."
Chen Rou said, "I don't have much time to go to Kowloon. Captain Yue, you're so good at talking. When you're off work in Kowloon, you don't have any other work. You can just go to Chung Yee Tong or Yi Yong Tong every now and then to chat with Master Er and Master Dong."
Speaking of this, Yue Zhongqi fumed, but looked at Chen Ke and asked, "What does the higher-ups think of them?"
Chen Ke is the boss and has connections with those above him, while Yue Zhongqi does not.
No matter how cowardly Master Er and Master Dong pretend to be now, they are still underworld bosses. Yue Zhongqi is a man who knows how to protect himself. He can also foresee that once he returns, those who are currently being suppressed by Master Er and Master Dong are likely to jump out.
Chen Ke had to figure out what the higher-ups' attitude would be towards them at that time, and whether they would settle old scores.
However, Chen Ke is different from Yue Zhongqi. Although he doesn't play it safe and always considers the leader's attitude, he is straightforward, says what he thinks, and will do his best to help others if he can.
He said, "As for Commander Wang, although I have reported the situation in the Philippines and mentioned it several times, asking him to talk to the local government and make some progress, or to ask the two elders to go to the mainland, he has not mentioned it yet. If all else fails, I will go to the capital to find someone."
He added, "No matter what they were like before, we can't forget those who helped us. Besides, Brother Liang, who acts in movies, has a few cassette tapes that sing all our songs, and he sings them very well. I'll take them back and show them to the old leader."
Because of the sensitive identities of Master Er and Master Dong, Commander Wang was clearly unwilling to help, fearing it would cause trouble. Chen Ke, who was not good at using connections in other matters, planned to go to the capital to try and use his old connections for the sake of those two old men.
Of course, it was based on Chen Rou; I wanted to help her.
Otherwise, he would dislike both gang leaders, so how could he possibly help them?
Everything can be figured out through conversation. Yue Zhongqi suddenly turned to look at Chen Ke: "You're pretty good."
He slammed his hand on the table again: "How come I didn't think of that? This is really a good idea. Just send them cassette tapes. What's that saying again? Art is the best bridge for communication."
Chen Ke smiled and said, "That's right, and Brother Liang is Master Er's man. If he can visit the capital, it will be good for both of them."
Yue Zhongqi looked at Chen Rou: "Alright, I'll go see Master Er first tomorrow, but Mrs. Nie, you have to give me a heads-up about who I should treat better?"
Or rather, who is her biological grandfather?
Chen Ke knew this, but due to his personality, he wouldn't say it.
Yue Zhongqi was also curious and wanted to see if Chen Rou would tell him.
Like father, like daughter. Chen Rou's secret to keeping two powerful figures at bay is to never reveal the truth.
She was explaining when Song Yuanchao arrived and sat down next to her: "The night market is almost closing time, and you're still chatting?"
He picked up the glass again and exclaimed, "Madam, you've been drinking?"
Yue Zhongqi glared: "It's just half a glass of beer. I told you to drink it. Does Captain Song have a problem with that?"
He's really something. We're all comrades-in-arms, yet he can drive a luxury car worth millions, sit in a car that's as quiet and cool as a cellar, wear a suit worth a few thousand, and wear a watch that looks like it costs seven or eight thousand or ten thousand. Yue Zhongqi has to scrape together money to buy an apartment. He's jealous!
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