Chapter 177 How much is conscience worth? A rare talent?
Li Shang strode into the police station with big strides. Several police chiefs immediately stepped forward to greet him, with some anxiety on their faces.
Li Shang frowned slightly, and while listening to the detectives' concise reports on the case, he quickly sorted out the information in his mind.
It's really interesting to listen to reports of the major crimes that one has committed. It is definitely a unique experience that most people have never had.
Halfway through the report, a police chief suddenly interrupted and said, "Captain Li, Secretary Du from the Executive Office has just arrived and is waiting for you in the director's office."
Li Shang's eyes were like knives, sweeping coldly over the heads of the police, with dissatisfaction in his tone: "Can't the report be made at any other time? Why do we have to waste time now?"
Before he finished speaking, he turned around and hurried to the director's office. He paused before crossing the threshold and turned back to ask, "Have you notified the special commissioner?"
The detectives present exchanged glances, but no one responded, and the atmosphere became a little awkward.
Chang Erbing stood at the end of the team. He gave Li Shang a subtle look that was full of pride.
During this period, he spread a lot of negative news about the special commissioner in the bureau, and privately hinted to every captain of the police that the special commissioner had sinister intentions to force Captain Li and his brothers to death.
Seeing that everyone was silent, Chang Erbing coughed lightly, with a barely perceptible sarcasm on his lips, and said in a sarcastic tone: "This case has nothing to do with [Mask], and it's too late now. Let's not disturb the special commissioner's sleep. It won't be too late to report tomorrow morning."
Another captain of the police nearby echoed, "Yes, Captain Li should go see Secretary Du as soon as possible to see if he has any important instructions."
"You are putting me on the spot again." Li Shang sighed helplessly, turned around, pushed the door open and walked into the director's office.
Because Wang Yilin was dead, the special envoy disdained to sit in this simple office. He preferred to listen to Li Shang's work report in a spacious and luxurious villa.
So, this office has been unattended for some time, and the furnishings and furniture in the desk are covered with a thin layer of dust.
Du Ziteng didn't care about these details and sat casually on the dusty sofa.
There was a cup of hot tea on the table, but it never touched my lips from beginning to end, and the temperature had already cooled down.
He closed his eyes gently, carefully recalling every detail of what happened in the study.
He tried to recall every word that Councillor Wang said, the pronunciation of every word, as well as the facial expressions and intonations when saying each word, in order to more accurately interpret and understand Councillor Wang's true intentions.
"It is a custom in the officialdom that when a person leaves, the tea gets cold. Although Hou Wendong may not be gone yet, everyone hopes that he is already cold."
Du Ziteng suddenly opened his eyes, a cruel and dangerous light flashed in his eyes, and he muttered to himself: "This includes me."
He stood up from the sofa and cast a sharp gaze at Li Shang who had just pushed the door open.
Although Li Shang didn't know Du Ziteng, he was very familiar with the unique "official uniform" on him.
In the Consulate, from senators to secretaries to consuls at all levels, everyone has their corresponding uniforms and shoulder badges, which are symbols of identity and power.
The secretary's official rank is not high, but the power of the secretary can be great or small, depending entirely on how much weight the congressman behind him holds in the executive government.
Li Shang straightened up and saluted, "Hello, Secretary Du, I'm Li Shang, temporarily acting as the captain of the patrol station."
Du Ziteng looked at Li Shang deeply, or to be more precise, he looked at the symmetrical slap marks on the left and right sides of Li Shang's face. He narrowed his eyes slightly, and then thinking about the conversation that just came from outside the door, he immediately understood.
Captain Li is not in a very good situation in the police station, or rather, the special commissioner who came from the city is not very popular in the police station.
Du Ziteng got straight to the point: "Captain Li Shang, I know you. Zheng Si, the former leader of the Green Wolf Gang, was the one who kidnapped so many students out of his ruthlessness. He was shot dead by you."
Li Shang's heart skipped a beat, not sure whether Du Mi was speaking in a serious or sarcastic way.
"Don't be nervous, you've done a great job. This kind of scum that endangers education and public security deserves to die ten thousand times." Du Ziteng said meaningfully, "Councilman Wang also mentioned this matter at the meeting and praised you in particular. Why, hasn't the Executive Yuan issued a commendation and promotion order yet?"
Li Shang had never seen a commendation or promotion order. He was appointed as "acting captain" because the special envoy had evil intentions. He knew very well that Secretary Du was just being polite, but he heard the hidden meaning.
Li Shang shook his head slightly: "I haven't received it yet, but rescuing hostages is our job as the police station. I feel extremely honored to receive verbal praise from Councillor Wang."
Du Ziteng smiled slightly: "Well, perhaps because of the unfortunate death of Director Wang Yilin, the commendation process has been delayed. I will go back and help you check which link is stuck."
A hint of excitement flashed in Li Shang's eyes. He knew that this was Secretary Du's solicitation and promise. As long as he worked effectively in the future, the reward and promotion that originally did not exist might really become an appointment letter stuck in a certain process link.
Li Shang expressed his determination, "Please rest assured, Secretary Du. Please also tell Councillor Wang that I, Li Shang, will lead all the brothers in the patrol station to overcome all difficulties and spare no effort to search for and rescue Secretary Hou Wendong as soon as possible."
Du Ziteng had a satisfied smile on his face. He patted Li Shang's shoulder and said meaningfully:
"The search operation does require us to spare no effort, but we should not be too sure about the success of the rescue. Secretary Hou has unfortunately fallen into the hands of the bad guys, and his hope of survival is slim. If the situation has unfortunately developed to this point, we should also understand that this is an unforeseen change."
Li Shang stood there in a daze for a moment, feeling shocked.
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This was completely different from the script he and Ma Bin had planned in advance. They had intended to direct and act out a kidnapping and rescue drama themselves, but now the situation seemed to be rapidly deviating in a completely different direction, making him feel caught off guard and nervous.
Noticing Li Shang's sudden silence, Du Ziteng narrowed his eyes, suspicious: "Is he not speaking because he didn't understand the implication of my words, or is he a very moral captain?!!"
Du Ziteng sneered in his heart but remained expressionless on his face. He gently pushed his back and gently but firmly pushed him towards the director's empty chair.
He pressed down forcefully with his hands, allowing Li Shang to sit steadily on the chair.
The chair was covered with dust, and sitting on it made your nose choke and your butt burn. However, Li Shang felt that the chair was cleaner and more comfortable than any mattress. Once you sat on it, you would not have the strength to stand up again.
Du Ziteng lowered his voice and sighed softly in Li Shang's ear: "The criminals are extremely vicious and rescuing them is difficult. Saving people is always ten thousand times harder than killing them. I understand this principle, and Councillor Wang also understands it. So, Captain Li, don't put too much psychological burden on yourself."
Li Shang's lips turned pale, his mind racing, he suddenly felt that changing the script a little, turning the fake into real, really killing Hou Wendong's secretary, seemed to be a better option.
After all, if killing people can be rewarded as meritorious service, it would indeed be much simpler and more convenient than rewarding people for saving them.
Li Shang had made up his mind. He looked up at Secretary Du and said in a deep voice, "Thank you Secretary Du and Councillor Wang for your understanding. I have indeed reduced a lot of psychological pressure."
Du Ziteng grinned and thought to himself, "I told you, integrity is worthless in the face of high positions and generous salaries."
Du Ziteng patted Li Shang's shoulder in satisfaction, his face returned to seriousness, and he asked, "So, regarding the search for Hou Wendong's secretary, does Captain Li have any ideas or plans?"
Li Shang reluctantly stood up from his chair and vowed, "Please rest assured, Secretary Du, I have solved every case since I joined the patrol station. I have never left even a single unsolved case in my hands. I am confident that I can solve this case within a week, find Secretary Hou's whereabouts, and bring the criminal to justice."
Now it was Du Ziteng's turn to be surprised. He had never expected Li Shang to be so confident. However, on the way here, he briefly looked up Li Shang's case-solving record, and it was indeed very good. So much so that he had always enjoyed the reputation of "Super Detective" within the police station.
"Could it be that he is really a rare talent?!"
Du Ziteng was half-believing and half-doubting. He decided to wait and see how Li Shang performed in solving the case. If he was really outstanding, he might as well recommend him to the congressman, recruit him under his command and give him an important position. He could also gain some favor from Li Shang.
(End of this chapter)
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