Captain Fang and the others stared at Xiao Lin in disbelief. Was this kid fearless or just oblivious? These people here were not the sa as Director Lin. Although Director Lin was still a deputy director, the old director would retire next March, and both the departnt and the municipal governnt favored Lin to take over as director, which was a high-ranking official. Even now, the old director, due to health issues, rarely handled the departnt’s affairs, leaving most matters, except personnel rights, to pass through Director Lin’s hands.
Captain Fang greatly admired Xiao Lin. Having transferred from the special forces to the Yanjing Police Station just three years ago, Fang still carried the fervor and admiration for strength typical of a soldier. So, knowing Xiao Lin’s power, Captain Fang no longer minded Xiao Lin’s previous affronts. If soone as strong as Xiao Lin said their team wasn’t up to par, they probably weren’t. There was no sha in that, as their strength paled in comparison to his. It wasn’t disgraceful to admit defeat in front of such a master.
But it was different for Director Lin. He had navigated the political scene for over twenty years, reaching his position not rely through passion and skills. Director Lin naturally had his pride, especially when Xiao Lin publicly declared that his subordinates weren’t up to the task and asked them to withdraw from the scene. That was a blatant slap in the face.
Captain Fang almost didn’t dare look at Director Lin, starting to worry about Xiao Lin. No matter how skilled Xiao Lin was, if Director Lin ordered these special police to forcibly take Xiao Lin away, he really wouldn’t know what to do.
However, the next mont, Captain Fang was shocked. Director Lin was smiling as he looked at Xiao Lin, nodding at Xiao Lin’s words and said, "Okay, I’ll have them withdraw now. As for calling in the Sharp Sword Special Brigade, I’ll need to make a call up the chain. Of course, if you can make the call directly, it might be faster!"
Xiao Lin had no interest in overstepping authority. If he hadn’t known that the opponent was the Middle Eastern gentleman, this would have been rely an ordinary bank robbery case, suitable for regular special police to handle. But knowing the opponent’s formidable strength and finding himself present, he couldn’t just ignore it.
"Let’s leave it to Director Lin to handle. There needs to be command outside, and I think Director Lin is very suitable. Leave the inside to !" Xiao Lin said calmly. He bore no grudge against Director Lin, and with his perceptiveness and the favor he showed Xiao Lin last night, today was a good opportunity to return the favor and possibly grant him a rit.
Director Lin was delighted, his smile widening. With Xiao Lin’s words, even if the captain of the Sharp Sword Special Brigade arrived, they would have to obediently stand aside. Coming from Huaxia Dragon Soul, even a re soldier had at least the rank of a lieutenant colonel. That was Huaxia’s most elite force, a dream for everyone who knew of Dragon Soul’s existence.
"Captain Fang, lead your n and withdraw imdiately. Coordinate with the ard police and military police arriving outside to hold the periter. Don’t allow the opponent any chance to escape!" ordered Director Lin.
"By the way, Director Lin, quickly get the Yanjing underground sewer map. The opponent might retreat through the sewers!" Xiao Lin recalled the sound from the bank’s side door area earlier, from where the Middle Eastern gentleman and two team mbers erged. Clearly, their escape route likely included a sewer retreat.
"Alright, I’ll report it right away!" Director Lin replied as he picked up the phone, following Xiao Lin’s instructions without question.
Xiao Lin thought for a mont, feeling still sowhat uncertain. He stepped aside and dialed Hua Qingyi’s phone number. The phone rang for nearly a minute before being answered.
On the line, Hua Qingyi’s slightly lazy voice ca through: "Brother, what’s up now?" His voice sounded normal, not groggy like upon waking, suggesting he was already up.
"Can’t call you without a reason?" Xiao Lin replied speechlessly, feeling like they’d had this conversation just yesterday or the day before. Still, he felt a little embarrassed as each call to Hua Qingyi was for help. It seed he owed Hua Qingyi quite a lot.
"Of course you can, you’re my brother after all. What brings you to call today? Didn’t you say the school hospital was very busy?" Hua Qingyi said.
"Haha, you’re right. I don’t think I’ve ever called you without a reason. I’ll rember that from now on!" Xiao Lin liked Hua Qingyi, having such a joking yet helpful brother was quite nice.
"Hehe, brother, I was just joking. Don’t take it to heart. So, what is it? I have nothing much to do these days, just practicing martial arts or flirting. Life is too easy!" Hua Qingyi’s cheerful laughter emanated from the phone, soone perpetually optimistic.
Upon hearing Hua Qingyi’s daily commitnt to practice, Xiao Lin knew this call was rightly made. He asked calmly, "Do you want to return to Dragon Soul?" There was really no need to ask; being expelled from Dragon Soul was Hua Qingyi’s lifelong disgrace. He probably dread of returning to Dragon Soul.
The phone went silent briefly, with a sharp intake audible. Xiao Lin’s words truly stunned Hua Qingyi. Although staying at ho was leisurely, his family’s position had plumted, and even the old man seed slightly disappointed in him. On the surface, Hua Qingyi seed to thrive in Yanjing, with no one daring to provoke him, and he could woo any girl he wanted. But these were just Hua Qingyi’s ways of numbing himself. If he could return to Dragon Soul, he’d even be willing to go through fire and water.
"Brother, are you serious? Can I really return to Dragon Soul?" Hua Qingyi, typically jovial and teasing, now spoke with a seriousness intermingled with a slight quiver. This news was overwhelmingly shocking for him. A discharged Dragon Soul mber returning? It had never happened in Dragon Soul’s history.
"If I say you can, you can!" Xiao Lin stated firmly. When Hua Qingyi was expelled from Dragon Soul, Xiao Lin was away on a mission and couldn’t help. By the ti he returned, Hua Qingyi’s case was already decided, and Xiao Lin couldn’t intercede even if he wanted to.
But now, an opportunity for a significant contribution was before them. If Hua Qingyi got involved, it would be easier for Xiao Lin to negotiate reinstatent. Hua Qingyi’s return to Dragon Soul seed very possible.
"Brother, what’s this important matter?" Hua Qingyi dropped his frivolity, his tone serious. Listening to Xiao Lin, accomplishing this task seed to be the key to his return to Dragon Soul, and he couldn’t afford not to take it seriously.
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