Chapter 418 - It’s a Verb (1/2)

Zhou Qingshan was bewildered. Director Jia had called him before and asked him to handle this properly, and Luo Hao hinted that he would be rewarded well, if he brought only Xiao Bing in. That was the reason why he dared to make such a decision publicly. But Director Jia was now asking him why he brought Xiao Bing in. How was he supposed to answer this question?

Zhou Qingshan Qingshan said in a low voice, “Director Jia, Luo Hao called me just now. He said this man injured his men. He wants this man punished.”

“Bullshit!” Director Jia cursed on the phone. “Zhou Qingshan, I must remind you that you’re the people’s police, which means that you should have the ability to discern what’s right and what’s wrong. Luo Hao was also involved in the fight. You can’t only listen to his testimony. Now let Mr. Xiao go. I’ll discuss it with you later.”

Director Jia’s voice was so loud that everyone around him heard what he said on the phone. Zhou Qingshan felt awkward. All the others looked contrite, except for Xiao Bing and Red Rose.

Zhou Qingshan felt chagrined. He went for wool but came home shorn. Later he felt terrified. He knew Xiao Bing must have something to do with Director Jia’s change of attitude. Xiao Bing merely made a call and Director Jia chose him over Luo Hao. He could not imagine how powerful this man was.

Zhou Qingshan earned his position with his skill of gauging his superiors’ minds. He felt frightened when he thought of the words he just heard. He decided that no matter what happened, he had to make amends with the man he just offended. Otherwise, he would suffer the consequences.

While Zhou Qingshan planned to end the call, Director Jia suddenly said, “Give your phone to Mr. Xiao. I want to talk to him.”

Zhou Qingshan did not dare to refuse. Smiling awkwardly, he passed the phone to Xiao Bing. Xiao Bing took the phone with a sneer and said casually, “Hello!”

“Hey… You’re Mr. Xiao, right? I’m Jia Zhengjing…” Jia Zhengjing sounded like he wanted to please Xiao Bing.

“You’re the one who said that I should be arrested, right?”

Xiao Bing’s words startled Jia Zhengjing. He explained instantly, “It’s a misunderstanding. Frankly speaking, it’s my subordinate’s fault. He misunderstood my words. The head of the National Security Bureau just called me and criticized me for my ineptitude. I will have a deep self-reflection after this. And I promise you that this issue will be investigated into seriously. I will not spare them for their mistakes. Perhaps you will tell this to that officer?”

Monitor was the leader of the National Security Bureau. He was the leader of the central government, while Jia Zhengjing was only a Director in a city. The gap between them was huge. Monitor had just criticized him. Jia Zhengjing was at a crucial point of his promotion. His career could be influenced by a single word from Monitor’s mouth. That was why he was terrified. Though it seemed to be only a small issue, he surmised that Xiao Bing was not as simple as he seemed. He did not dare to be complacent on this matter, so he handed the phone to Xiao Bing quickly, hoping that the negative influences of this matter would soon be dispelled.

Xiao Bing looked at Zhou Qingshan, who seemed very eager to please him. Xiao Bing laughed and said, “Director Jia, it’s just a small issue. But I found some problems among your police team,”

Jia Zhengjing was startled. He asked, “Mr. Xiao, please tell me about them.”

“Let’s take today’s case for example. Why is there someone who wants to curry favor with Luo Hao, and have me thrown in prison for dozens of years, without any proof? The police should be here to serve the people. They can never be superior to the people. They are equal and ought to respect each other. But the haughtiness I saw today means that some corruption could be happening. If this problem is not taken care of properly, Monitor will still be angry, no matter what I tell him. I want to see the action, instead of merely hearing the words.”

Zhou Qingshan broke out in a cold sweat. Jia Zhengjing asked tentatively, “Mr. Xiao Bing, who do you think is the culprit?”

Xiao Bing smiled, “I think Zhang Jianxun is doing well in his position. However, being only a vice-director is unworthy of his talents. Do all public servants earn their position by flattering others? Then why are the capable ones only at a deputy post, while the foolish ones are at the principal posts. It’s hard for me to understand!”

Zhou Qingshan looked gloomy, thinking that his career was about to come to an end. He only hoped that Jia Zhengjing would not listen to this man. But there was delight in Zhang Jianxun’s eyes. No one dislikes promotion. And it seemed that this Director Jia respected Xiao Bing’s suggestions, and he might listen to input from Xiao Bing. The words Director Jia said meant a lot to him.