The aunt couldn't respond to that, and could only comfort him, "Perhaps the old man is satisfied with his daughter-in-law and took the newlyweds out to eat."
Su Tingrong shook her head. She wasn't stupid; she knew something must have happened.
"Wait another half hour."
The atmosphere was tense, so the auntie hurriedly took the dishes to the kitchen to heat them up.
Half an hour passed, and there was still no movement from the direction of the door. The old lady took a deep breath, sat down next to the telephone, and calmly dialed the number.
When he learned that his son, grandson, and even members of the Jing family's collateral branch had been arrested and taken to the National Security Bureau, he was so angry that he trembled with cold.
"Good, good, good!" she said three times in a row. "I really underestimated her. What a ruthless and vicious little girl."
Originally, I intended to marry my adopted son and treat him well. Since things have turned out this way, don't blame the Jing family for being a cruel and demanding family.
As soon as she finished speaking, a phone call went straight to Feng Ruolei's boss.
National Security Bureau —
Feng Ruolei sat quietly at her workstation, flipping through documents. She was on duty tonight. Things were busy before the New Year, and after the New Year, it would be time for the annual major inspection.
Inspect the safety of military barracks facilities, training grounds, and weapons depots.
This is a major undertaking, and it must be arranged before the end of the year to avoid chaos afterward.
Suddenly, military boots pounded the ground, heavy footsteps echoing. A shadow fell over Feng Ruolei. She looked up and saw the angry face of the newcomer. She asked:
"What's up?"
The man slammed his hand heavily on the table. "Playing the fool? Why are you arresting the Jing family?"
Feng Ruolei said calmly, "Attempting to interfere in national defense and security internally, blatantly threatening and intimidating others in an attempt to plant their own people."
Shouldn't they have arrested him? Shouldn't they have investigated?
The man choked, already knowing the whole story, and leaned down to lower his voice.
"It's a small matter, why make such a big deal out of it? Everyone knows what's going on inside. Do you want to offend half of the National Security Bureau?"
It means that the job cannot be officially transferred, but some retired cadres transfer the job to their immediate family members, who then have to start all over again. This is considered an unspoken rule within the bureau.
If they are said to be immediate family members, as long as the political background check is fine, who would actually scrutinize their relationship?
The man's claim of offending half of the security bureau is an exaggeration, but who wouldn't do that if they had connections to rely on?
With such merits, even if he were discovered and dragged out, the higher-ups wouldn't investigate too deeply. He has contributed to the country, and he only has a selfish desire to benefit future generations. Who would have the heart to criticize him?
This is what is meant by being within the rules.
Everyone is doing it this way. If you don't follow suit, fine, but if you insist on breaking the unspoken rules that everyone knows, then you are an outcast and will be rejected by everyone.
Ruan Xianxian watched a movie about Hong Kong in the 1970s.
A junior police officer, fresh out of police academy, aspires to help the weak and punish the wicked and bring benefits to the people, but after joining the force, he finds that his imagination is vastly different from reality.
His colleagues were all collecting protection money, and if he didn't join them, he would face being ostracized or even losing his life. Those who are not of our kind are bound to have different intentions.
Finally, he aspired to be an outstanding police officer and grew into the biggest criminal gang in the area.
Before returning to China and settling accounts, he took his wife, daughters, younger brother, and more money than he could ever spend in eight lifetimes and went overseas to continue his extravagant lifestyle.
The bad guys didn't get the punishment they deserved, and Ruan Xianxian found it rather boring at the time, perhaps because it was too real.
Feng Ruolei tapped the table with the tip of her pen.
"Oh? Forced marriage against a woman's will just to take away her identity and employment, and you're telling me that's called an unspoken rule?"
She glanced around and noticed that her colleagues on the night shift were secretly watching her.
"Some of you got in through your own abilities, and some through the blessings of your ancestors, but ask around and see who got in by force or robbery."
According to you, does that mean everyone with connections can follow suit?
For example, if someone forces you to divorce your spouse, then forces you to marry the abuser's daughter, and finally forces you to give up your job, would you be willing?
Or rather, who in the bureau got promoted through such means? Point them out, so we can all see for ourselves.
All the eavesdroppers silently turned around; it wasn't them.
They rely on the blessings of their parents at best. Is it too much for the elders to pave a smooth and wide road for the younger generation with their blood and even their lives?
Not excessive at all!
Otherwise, why risk your life? Just for complete strangers?
The higher-ups are very understanding, so they never say anything, which is a form of tacit approval.
What Feng Ruolei said was a bit excessive, no, it was too much.
Feng Ruolei said calmly, "If even our department becomes a den of iniquity and a dumping ground for stolen goods, is there any hope for the future?"
"You..." The man was speechless and said angrily, "The Jing family is just trying to scare the little girl. You know it's impossible for them to succeed."
"Little girl?" Feng Ruolei sneered, tossing a document into the man's arms. "Open your dog eyes and take a look."
"Who is this so-called 'little girl'? If you really anger those people, they'll wipe out not only the Jing family, but your entire hometown."
The man held the information that the Jing family could not find no matter how hard they searched. The more he looked at it, the uglier his face became, until it turned ashen.
He slumped into the chair as if all his strength had left him. "Does the Jing family know?"
If they knew, why would they risk their lives to provoke the lunatics of Bureau 749?
“I know a little, not much,” Feng Ruolei said. “You know the bureau’s regulations, and I also know that you have always had a good relationship with the Jing family.”
"Confidential information; you know the consequences of leaking it, needless to say."
The man slammed the documents on the table with a loud bang. "What kind of person do you take me for?"
"In short, he's not a good person. A good person wouldn't be able to deal with foreign forces year after year."
These words amused the man, who raised an eyebrow. "Given the young lady's status, you know the Jing family can't do anything about her. Are you sure you won't give me face and release her first?"
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