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Chapter 1559 Internal Investigation! (Please Subscribe!)

On the day the undercover mission was completed, Hua Shier led his team to raid the toy factory and personally arrested all of his trusted subordinates.

Hua Shier could still clearly remember the look in the eyes of Haozi, Kun Ge, Fenzi, and the others when they were handcuffed and taken away, even days later.

He understood what it meant: We agreed to grow bigger and stronger together, how could you be such a boss?

Hua Shier was quite embarrassed at the time, and the only response he could make was that line:
"Excuse me, I'm a police officer."

Haozi and the others burst into tears on the spot:

"We know you're a cop, but we just can't understand how you can be a cop, boss."

Upon hearing this, the members of the task force couldn't help but laugh.

They've seen successful undercover agents, but they've never seen one this successful!

Regarding what happened at Hua Twelve, the undercover agent became the top dog and then joined forces with the police to wipe out the entire gang. Who would believe that?

Now the task force members admired Xu Pingqiu's eye for talent even more.

Xu Pingqiu: I didn't expect that either.
Unlike Shen Jiawen and the others, Hua Shier specifically offered some words of comfort to Fenzi and Haozi:

"Don't worry, it's not a big deal for you. Go in and reform yourself, and try to come out with a clean record."

Pinky was previously with Scarface, and later with Zheng Chao. Both of them were involved in illicit businesses, so if Pinky had been even slightly involved, he would have met a bad end.

But this guy was a bit stupid and didn't like those two bosses. He never even got to do delivery work and was at most a henchman, so his crime wasn't serious.

As long as you go in and honestly confess and cooperate with the police, you'll probably only be sentenced to one or two years before being released.

Both Haozi and Kun Ge are involved in the "Groundhog Digging Team" thing. If they go in and confess properly and return the stolen money, it's not a major case like murder or arson. Five, six, seven, or eight years, at most ten years, the sentence is predictable.

These men were somewhat moved by Hua Shier's words of comfort, but also felt a bit like cursing. In any case, their feelings were complicated when they were taken into the police car.

Logically, as an undercover police officer, one should continue to participate in the task force's follow-up operations after the mission is completed.

For some reason, Xu Pingqiu did not assign Hua Shier any work. Instead, he asked him to write a detailed report on his undercover work and then gave him a leave of absence, saying that the pressure of the undercover work was too great and that he should relax.

With nothing to do, Hua Shier spent his days wandering around Guangzhou and took time in the evenings to treat Xu Pingqiu's illness.

Xu Pingqiu's illness was almost cured, but the task force was still not finished. Hua Shier simply went back to Yu Zui's hometown to comfort Yu's father, who was worried about his son being an undercover agent.

Upon seeing his son return safe and sound, and hearing that he had even performed meritorious service, Yu Zui's father was so happy that tears streamed down his face.

“Son, you have no idea how worried your dad is about you. I can’t sleep at night. Every time I close my eyes, I see the image of you being discovered to be an undercover agent and then being hunted down. Look at your dad, haven’t you lost weight?”

Hua Shier looked at Yu's chubby father with disbelief.

Yu's father could tell from the look in his son's eyes that he didn't believe him:

"Hey, what kind of look is that? Dad's just saying what he really thinks!"

“Your mother died young, and it's just the two of us, father and son, relying on each other. You're my only son. You infiltrated that criminal organization; those people kill without blinking an eye. How can I not worry?”

Fu Guosheng's gang: Uncle, how can you say the opposite?
Hua Shier could only smile and reply:
"Okay, okay, you're right, you've definitely lost weight!"

"You brat, you just won't believe me! Come on, let's weigh it right now!"

Yu Zui's family sells fruit, and they have a scale at home.

Yu Zui's father pulled Hua Shier to the scale:
“I used to weigh 150 pounds. Come and see for yourself how thin your dad has become because he was worried about you!”

As he spoke, he stepped onto the scale and flicked the weight with his hand—eighty kilograms, high up!
Hua Shier couldn't help but laugh:

"Well, I really believe you, so hurry up and come down!"

Mr. Yu's face turned red: "I might be just bloated. Oh, right, I remember now, our scale isn't accurate. We adjusted it before, otherwise how could we make money?"

Hua Shier slapped his forehead:
"I'm a police officer. If you keep talking, I might really have to turn a blind eye to your family and take you away!"

Mr. Yu glared at him: "Don't give me that! Do you think I don't know the law? This falls under the jurisdiction of the Market Supervision Administration, not your police!"

After glaring at him, Yu's father changed his tune:
"Alright, son, I know what to do. This scale hasn't been used for a long time; we use new scales from outside. You're a policeman now, and you've even done a meritorious service; you have a bright future ahead of you. How could I, your father, tarnish your reputation!"

"By the way, son, you've really lost weight. Dad will make you a nourishing soup tonight..."

Yu's father acted immediately. He packed up the fruit stand outside, told his son to rest at home, and happily went to the market to buy ingredients.

Hua Shier entered the bedroom, leaned against the bed and took a nap. When he woke up, he smelled a strange odor in the air.

He got up and went outside, and saw a clay pot for making soup on his dining table. His father was sitting at the table, dozing off, with his chin resting on his hand.

Yu's father jolted awake and, seeing Hua Twelve emerge from the bedroom, quickly greeted him:
"You little rascal, you're awake? Quickly try the delicious soup your dad made for you."

Hua Shier looked disgusted: "What's this smell? It's a bit pungent!"

"Hey, this is a super nourishing soup, it's really good for you, and it even has a name called 'Like a Tiger with Wings'!"

Upon hearing this name, Hua Shier recalled that Yu's father was from Guangdong, and suddenly had a bad feeling.

He looked wary.
"What do you mean by 'like adding wings to a tiger'? First, explain what kind of soup this is made of!"

Yu's father opened the lid of the earthenware pot and said with a somewhat boastful smile:
"This is a highly nourishing soup that I specially learned from your cousin who runs a wild game restaurant. It's all top-quality ingredients—civet cat flower stewed with bat, which can fly and escape into the sky. Tell me, isn't it nourishing?"

Hua Shier was stunned for a couple of seconds when she heard about these two ingredients.

Coming to his senses, he picked up the earthenware pot, ran out, and threw it directly into the garbage station.

He couldn't stand either of these combinations, let alone both together.

Seeing this, Yu's father stamped his feet anxiously: "What are you doing? This is a very nourishing soup! If you're not going to eat it, save this good stuff for your old man!"

Hua Shier said irritably, "Do you know how many viruses bats carry? It'll scare you to death if I told you! Alright, you can rest now, I'll show you something!"

He personally cooked several dishes, which were so delicious that Mr. Yu almost swallowed his tongue.

When Yu's father finished eating, he actually burst into tears.

Hua Shier chuckled and said, "Is it really that exaggerated?"

Who would have thought that Yu's father would find a photo of Yu Zui's mother, and while shedding tears, he would laugh and say:
"Our son has grown up and can even cook for his dad now!"

When Hua Shier saw this scene, he also sighed that it was not easy for Yu's father to take care of the child alone. Compared to He Daqing of the "Siheyuan World", Yu's father is simply a model father!
After staying at home for a week, Hua Shier received a notice: first go to the school to pick up his graduation certificate, and then go to the Yangcheng Police Station to report to Xu Pingqiu.

Hua Shier left his hometown, first returning to school to retrieve his graduation certificate before heading back to Guangzhou. He found the Anti-Corruption Brigade, where he met his classmates who had officially joined the force, as well as Lin Yujing (Big-Breasted Sister) and the brigade leader, Xu Pingqiu.

When the students saw Hua Shier, they all greeted him warmly, but for some reason, their expressions were a little unnatural, as if they wanted to say something but hesitated.

Xu Pingqiu greeted him with a smile:
"You're here, Yu'er. Come to my office, I'll tell you about the latest developments in the case."

He led Hua Shier into the office, invited him to sit down, and warmly asked:

"Yu'er, would you like some tea? I have some really good tea here, Da Hong Pao, which costs two hundred yuan per tael. I don't usually give it to just anyone."

Hua Shier almost burst out laughing after hearing this. He really wanted to ask: "Two hundred yuan for Da Hong Pao, can this really be good tea?"

Although two hundred yuan per tael isn't cheap, the price seems particularly low when it comes to the name "Da Hong Pao" (Big Red Robe). The main reason is that in other worlds he drinks the liquor from the mother tree, which would be incredibly expensive in this world.

He waved his hand: "Alright, Lao Xu, stop bothering. I won't drink the tea, just give me cash, two hundred yuan is fine!"

Xu Pingqiu was bending over and rummaging through tea leaves in the cabinet when he heard this and almost fell headfirst into it. So, I, the boss, am talking to you about business, and before we've even started, I'm already owing you two hundred?

He simply grabbed a bottle of mineral water and tossed it to Hua Twelve:

"Get lost, just drink this. You're not worthy of my good tea."

Hua Shier took the bottle of mineral water and smiled, "You look much better now. Alright, Lao Xu, I know you too well. Is there anything troubling you that you want to tell me?"

Xu Pingqiu's expression froze:
"The commendation from above has arrived. The January 27th case has been designated a major case, and our task force has received a collective first-class merit. As for your classmates, except for Zhou Wenjuan who went to work in the forensic department, I've brought the rest of them over. They've all received commendations, but what about you?"

Hua Shier didn't care at all: "Alright, stop beating around the bush. Just say what you want to say."

Xu Pingqiu's face showed apology:

"After Shen Jiawen and the others were arrested, they confessed to a lot of things. Among them, they mentioned some inappropriate methods you used during your undercover work, such as assaulting people, and even committing murder."

"Are you talking about me killing Hua Zai and Zheng Chao?"

Hua Shier suddenly laughed and said, "That's too mild a way of putting it. I bet Shen Jiawen and the others are definitely saying I'm ruthless and heartless!"

Xu Pingqiu asked instinctively, "Did you blink?"

"They didn't blink! They were right!"

Hua Shier spread his hands, "But I have reported all of this to you, and I have also kept photos, videos and other relevant evidence to prove that I took action under duress and in an emergency to avoid danger. I have also submitted the evidence!"

He asked irritably, "Is this wrong too?"

Xu Pingqiu took out a pack of cigarettes and tossed one to him:
"Don't panic, I completely trust you. Your actions were indeed an emergency measure taken in a crisis."

Hua Shier, growing impatient, lit a cigarette and waved his hand dismissively.

"Stop talking about the ozone layer and just say 'but' already!"

Xu Pingqiu nodded helplessly:
"But you have to admit, as an undercover agent, you really went too far in those few things."

“In the course of handling this case, several people died, and many were directly injured or disabled by you. Therefore, some leaders in the bureau believe that you have seriously violated the basic code of conduct for undercover police officers.”

Hua Shier was so angry he laughed:
"Old Xu, are you kicking me while I'm down? Would the case have been solved so smoothly without me? Now you're talking to me about the code of conduct? Those three seniors who followed the code are all on the wall. Aren't you going to take responsibility for them?"

He stood up:

"Alright, no need to bother the boss anymore, I'll resign, okay? I'm done!"

"If you think I've broken the law, then arrest me, sentence me if you must, execute me if you must, I have no complaints. Alright, see you later!"

After Hua Shier finished speaking, he turned and left. Xu Pingqiu quickly came around from behind the desk:
"Yu Zui, wait a moment."

As soon as Hua Shier opened the office door, he saw his classmates and members of the special task force surrounding him, looking at him with concern. Clearly, he had spoken quite loudly and had been heard by those outside.

"Director Xu."

Lin Yujing stood at the front and, upon seeing Xu Pingqiu chasing after Hua Shier, immediately pleaded for mercy.

Xu Pingqiu waved his hand, looking helpless:
“I know what you’re trying to say. This kid has a terrible temper; he flipped the table before I even finished speaking. Alright, you guys go do what you’re supposed to do, I’ll have a proper talk with him.”

He pulled Hua Shier back and then closed the door:

"Can't you let me finish what I have to say? I've already explained it for you in the bureau's meeting, and I've gotten some understanding from the leaders."

“They know that frontline staff have it tough and there are many unexpected situations. But we are, after all, a disciplined team. If someone dies, we must take it seriously. The higher-ups are also responsible for you.”

"The final decision was to launch an internal investigation to review all your actions during your undercover work and assess whether those actions were justified and necessary!"

"As long as you cooperate actively, nothing serious will happen. Don't worry, I will definitely protect you."

As Xu Pingqiu spoke, he took out a box containing police uniforms from the cabinet, opened it, and showed it to Hua Shier:
"Look, I've already prepared it for you—a Level 3 Superintendent. I'll put it on you as soon as the internal investigation is over."

After completing the undercover mission, the system did not provide any notification of his return. Hua Shier was wondering what was going on, and now, seeing this police uniform, he had a guess: he guessed that he would only be considered to have completed the mission after returning to the team and actually wearing this uniform.

His expression softened considerably, and he turned and sat down: "Alright, seeing how sincere you are, I can cooperate with the investigation."

Xu Pingqiu smiled only after hearing his agreement:

"That's more like it. Let me tell you, in our line of work, some things are simply necessary. When you get promoted and reach a high position, you'll understand what's going on today."

Actually, Hua Shier can understand what he's saying now, but he's still a little annoyed.

Going undercover is no easy task. It's not just the danger of infiltrating a criminal organization, but also the various problems that arise after returning to the organization.

That's why it's called "Infernal Affairs" (or "Infernal Affairs").

Who in their right mind would go undercover?

Hua Shier asked Xu Pingqiu, "What am I going to do now? You have to arrange a place for me to stay, right?"

Xu Pingqiu took out paper and pen, wrote down an address and handed it over, saying with a smile, "I've already prepared it for you. Go stay here for a few days."

Hua Shier took it and his eyes widened immediately: "You want me to be hospitalized?"

Xu Pingqiu took a sip of tea: "It's a VIP ward in the Public Security Hospital, with benefits reserved for cadres. Others would love to stay there but can't."

Hua Shier said irritably, "I'm not sick, why should I be hospitalized? Not even a VIP room. Get me somewhere else right now."

Xu Pingqiu said earnestly, "Go ahead, this is also a decision made by our superiors. While you're in the hospital, you can also undergo a psychological evaluation—after all, you've killed several people, and so many others are disabled."

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