Chapter 177 How Much Is Conscience Worth? A Rare Talent?

Li Shang strode into the patrol room, and several police chiefs immediately stepped forward to greet him, with some urgency on their faces.

Li Shang frowned slightly, and while listening to the police chiefs' concise case reports, he quickly sorted out the information in his mind.

It's really interesting to listen to the report of the big case you committed. It is definitely a curious experience that most people have never had.

Halfway through the report, a police chief suddenly interrupted and said, "Captain Li, Secretary Du of the Executive Government just arrived and is waiting for you in the director's office."

Li Shang's eyes were like knives, and he swept coldly over the police chiefs, with dissatisfaction in his tone: "When can't the report be carried out? Why do we have to waste time now?"

Before he finished speaking, he turned around and hurried to the director's office. When he was about to step over the threshold, he paused for a moment and turned back to ask, "Have you notified the special commissioner?"

The police chiefs present exchanged glances with each other, but no one responded, and the atmosphere was a little awkward for a while.

Chang Erbing stood at the end of the team. He gave Li Shang a subtle look, which was full of pride.

During this period, he had spread negative news about the special commissioner in the bureau, and privately hinted to each captain that the special commissioner wanted to force Captain Li to lead his brothers to a dead end.

Seeing that everyone was silent, Chang Erbing coughed lightly, with a barely perceptible sarcasm on the corner of his mouth, and said in a yin-yang 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 next to him echoed: "Yes, Captain Li should go to see Secretary Du as soon as possible to see if there are any important instructions."

"You are putting me on the fire again." Li Shang sighed helplessly, turned around and pushed the door open, and entered the director's office.

Because Wang Yilin was dead, the special commissioner disdained to sit in this simple office. He preferred to listen to Li Shang's work report in a spacious and luxurious villa.

Therefore, this office has been unattended for a while, and the furnishings and furniture in the desk room 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 his lips from beginning to end. The temperature was already cold at this time.

He closed his eyes gently and was carefully recalling every detail in the study just now.

He tried to recall every word that Councillor Wang said, the pronunciation of every word, and the expression and tone of each word, so as 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 have left yet, everyone hopes that he has already been forgotten."

Du Ziteng suddenly opened his eyes, and a ruthless and dangerous light flashed in his eyes. 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 in.

Although Li Shang did not know Du Ziteng, he was very familiar with the unique "official clothes" on him.

In the Executive Yuan, from parliamentarians to secretaries, and then to governors at all levels, everyone has their corresponding uniforms and shoulder badges, which are symbols of identity and power.

The official rank of a secretary is not high, but the power of a secretary can be large or small, which depends entirely on how much weight the parliamentarian behind him occupies in the Executive Yuan.

Li Shang straightened up and saluted, "Hello, Secretary Du, I am Li Shang, temporarily acting as the captain of the patrol station."

Du Ziteng looked at Li Shang deeply, or more precisely, at the symmetrical palm prints on Li Shang's left and right faces. He shrank his eyes slightly, and then connected it with the conversation just now, and he immediately knew what was going on.

Captain Li is not in a good situation in the patrol station, or rather, the special commissioner from Shangcheng is not very popular in the patrol station.

Du Ziteng got straight to the point: "Captain Li Shang, I know you. Zheng Si, the former leader of the Green Wolf Gang, kidnapped many students in a cruel way, and was shot dead by you."

Li Shang's heart skipped a beat, not sure whether Secretary Du was speaking in a positive or negative way.

"Don't be nervous, you've done a good 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 commendation and promotion order from the Executive Yuan come down?"

Li Shang had never seen the commendation and promotion order at all. His "acting captain" position was also because the special commissioner had evil intentions. He knew 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 Patrol Office. 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 to see which link is stuck."

Li Shang's eyes flashed with excitement, knowing that this was Secretary Du's solicitation and promise. As long as he works hard in the future, the original commendation and promotion may really become an appointment letter stuck in a certain process link.

Li Shang expressed his determination: "Please rest assured, Secretary Du, and please tell Councillor Wang that I, Li Shang, will lead all the brothers in the Patrol Office to overcome all difficulties and spare no effort to search and rescue Secretary Hou Wendong as soon as possible."

Du Ziteng had a satisfied smile on his lips. He patted Li Shang's shoulder and said meaningfully:

"The search operation indeed requires us to spare no effort, but it is not appropriate to overestimate the success of the rescue. Unfortunately, Secretary Hou fell into the hands of the bad guys, and his hope of survival is already slim. If the situation unfortunately develops to this point, we should also understand that it is unpredictable. misfortune."

Li Shan froze on the spot for a moment, astonishment surged in his heart.

This was very different from the script he and Ma Bin had planned in advance. They originally intended to direct and act out a kidnapping and rescue drama, but now, the situation seemed to be rapidly deviating in a completely different direction, making him feel unprepared for the tension.

Sensing Li Shan's sudden silence, Du Ziteng squinted his eyes, wondering in his heart: "Is he not speaking because he didn't understand the hint in my words, or is this person a very ethical head catcher? !! "

Du Ziteng sneered in his heart but remained calm on his face. He pushed his back gently and gently but firmly pushed him towards the empty chair of the director.

His hands pressed hard, allowing Li Cheng to sit firmly on the chair.

The chair was covered in dust. Sitting down would sting your nose and burn your butt. However, Li Ye felt that the chair was cleaner and more comfortable than any mattress. Once you sit down, you would not have the energy to stand up again.

Du Ziteng lowered his voice and sighed quietly in Li Sheng's ear: "The criminals are extremely vicious, and rescue is very difficult. Saving people is always ten thousand times more difficult than killing people. I understand this truth, and Councilor Wang also understands it, so Captain Li doesn't want to It puts too much psychological burden on myself.”

Li Shan's lips turned white, his mind was spinning, and he suddenly felt that it would be a better choice to slightly change the script, make the fake show real, and really defeat Secretary Hou Wendong.

After all, if killing people can also be rewarded for meritorious service, it would indeed be much simpler and more convenient than saving people and being rewarded for meritorious service.

Li Shan made a decision in his heart. He looked up at Secretary Du and responded in a deep voice: "Thank you Secretary Du and Councilor Wang for your understanding. I have indeed been relieved of a lot of psychological pressure."

Du Ziteng grinned and thought to himself: "Let me just say, integrity is worthless in front of high-ranking officials and generous salaries."

Du Ziteng patted Li Sheng on the shoulder with satisfaction, his expression returned to seriousness, and asked: "So, regarding the search for Secretary Hou Wendong, does Team Li have any ideas and plans?"

Li Shan reluctantly stood up from the chair and said swornly: "Secretary Du, don't worry. Since I joined the patrol room, Li Shan has always solved every case. I have never left even one unsolved case in my hands. I am confident that I will solve it within a week." Solve the case, find Hou Mi’s whereabouts, and bring the gangster to justice.”

Now it was Du Ziteng's turn to be surprised. He had never thought that Li Shan was so confident. However, he briefly reviewed Li Shan's case-solving records on the way here. They were indeed very good, so much so that he was always praised as a "super detective" within the patrol room. .

"Could it be that he is really a rare talent?!!"

Du Ziteng was dubious, and let's see how Li Shan performed in solving the case. If he was really good, he might as well recommend it to the congressmen and take him under his command for reuse. He could also get a favor from Li Shan.