Police officer Chen Shu

Chapter 220 What happened to Sister Yang?

Publicity Department, Zhengming District Public Security Bureau
Wu Zhiyong was dumbfounded.

Zeng Hong was also dumbfounded.

Chen Shu touched his nose, neither confirming nor denying, but he did want to ask Zeng Hong for Zhang Yang's phone number so he could treat him to a meal to express his gratitude.

"Your girlfriend?" Wu Zhiyong asked cautiously.

In his eyes, even if this kind of influential figure who makes a living off his fans were really Chen Shu's girlfriend, she probably wouldn't dare to go against the tide and stand on Chen Shu's side when the people of Dongzhou were so agitated.

Zeng Hong was utterly shocked: "When did you start dating? Why didn't you report it to the organization?"

In the past, if a police officer wanted to date a woman, he needed his unit's approval and to conduct a background check on the woman's household registration. Finally, he would receive a "Decision on Consent to Establish a Romantic Relationship" stamped with the unit's official seal.

Even today, the "Consent Form" is a procedure that police officers must go through before getting married.

Chen Shu was both amused and exasperated: "What are you all thinking? This reporter is Zhang Yang, right? I met her yesterday when she came to our office to interview Wang Chongming."

Wu Zhiyong said "Oh," and then looked down at his phone again. The phone wasn't playing any sound through the speaker, so he was probably reading comments.

Chen Shu and Zeng Hong went over and started reading together.

"Why not shoot this beast who breaks into homes and robs us? Are we going to keep him around for the New Year?"

"Why use a steel rod? Just use a knife! The police are too soft-hearted."

"I recommend a first-class merit award!"

"So touching, I cried! What a great policeman of the people!"

The speed at which online trends change is beyond our expectations.

This matter should be in the past.

The two looked at each other and smiled.

"Thump thump thump".

Suddenly, a sound of footsteps came from outside the door.

A short while later, the door to the propaganda department's office was pushed open from the outside, and a group of people rushed into Section Chief Wu's office.

Upon seeing the lead police officer, Wu Zhiyong, in his nervousness, dropped his phone, which he had been looking at, with a "thud." Without bothering to pick it up, he immediately stood up, called out "Director Zhang," and consciously moved to the side.

He knew perfectly well that the other party was not there to see him.

"Chen Shu, we've been looking for you." The leading police officer was Zhang Xuming, the executive deputy director of the Zhengming District Public Security Bureau. He walked up to Chen Shu with a friendly smile and gave him a light punch on the shoulder.

His kind and gentle actions drew envy from the group of police officers standing nearby.

Even if it makes me vomit blood, it's worth it to be hammered by the big boss!

"You're not only good at catching people, you're also pretty good at finding girlfriends!"

A joke made everyone present burst into laughter.

Clearly, everyone has seen the video posted by Zhang Yang and received positive feedback from the citizens, so everyone is in a relaxed and happy mood at this moment.

A media host like her, who is a phenomenon in Dongzhou City, can sometimes really influence public opinion in the area.

"Director Zhang, you're lucky."

Director Zhang nodded with a smile: "I know, we all know. Don't be modest, luck is also part of ability." Director Luo from the Political Department came out and said with a smile: "This time it was a blessing in disguise. What was originally a troublesome matter turned into a good thing in the end. I think we can directly use this episode of the TV program that Zhang Yang broadcast as this year's publicity material to report to the province."

"That's a story for another time."

"Yep!"

The office was bustling with activity.

The publicity department hadn't been this lively in many years. Section Chief Wu was busy serving tea and water and taking good care of the many bureau leaders who came over.

Chen Shu glanced at Zeng Hong during a break and saw him smiling broadly and chatting with several leaders, which finally put his mind at ease.

Office of the "Yangshuo News" program team, Dongzhou TV Station

By the window, Zhang Yang sat upright in her office chair, half-bathed in the winter sun. Her fair face seemed to glow, and even the fine downy hairs on her skin were visible. Her long eyelashes trembled, and although her eyes were filled with a hint of weariness, they also softened the cold, deep pool of light within them.

"boom!"

Photographer Xiao Zhao opened the office door, carrying a Starbucks coffee, and walked towards Zhang Yang's desk. He said nervously, "Sister Yang, I just saw a bunch of police officers in the lobby downstairs. Guess who they are?"

Zhang Yang's eyes lit up, but he feigned composure and asked, "Police? Could it be that Chen Shu who's here?"

After asking the question, he smiled and continued, "It's time for him to come. We've done him such a big favor this time, so he should at least bring some gifts to pay his respects."

There was silence.

Could it be that Sister Yang has taken a liking to that policeman?

Judging from her reaction and appearance, the possibility is really high.

Xiao Zhao's mind raced, and he coughed awkwardly twice before answering, "It wasn't him. But I heard that all the people who came today were high-ranking leaders from the Public Security Bureau, like deputy directors and directors. Our local police station chief was just sitting on the sidelines with them."

Zhang Yang immediately lost interest, lazily said "oh" and turned back to his work.

She called it work, but it was really just looking at a few documents. I don't know how long she spent looking at the same things.

There was another moment of silence.

In that instant, Xiao Yang's mind raced, and numerous details from the program he had been helping Zhang Yang film these past two days, which supported the police officer named Chen Shu from the Zhongshan Police Station, flashed through his mind.

When Chen Shu was subjected to overwhelming online criticism, Sister Yang disregarded pressure from higher-ups at the station and stood up for him against the prevailing public opinion. Although the matter ultimately succeeded, further enhancing the program team and Sister Yang's influence in Dongzhou, the consequences of this failure are something few media professionals can afford.
To emphasize the program's counter-evidence effect, news of the incident in the provincial capital was suppressed by Sister Yang, who used her personal connections to hold off on reporting it until she could use it herself. This led to rumors within the station that she was abusing her power for personal gain.

The woman involved in the program initially refused to appear on camera, thinking it was better to avoid trouble. Sister Yang humbled herself, bought some fruit, and went to her door to persuade her. In the end, she even promised to subsidize her rent to settle the matter, all of which she paid for herself.

and many more!

What's wrong with Sister Yang, who's always been aloof and arrogant?
Holy crap, that's terrifying when you think about it!

The cameraman, Xiao Zhao, was startled. Looking at Zhang Yang's current listless appearance, he began to believe it.

"Sister Yang, I have something to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."

Zhang Yang glanced at Xiao Zhao's fleeing figure, adjusted his mindset, and refocused his attention on the materials in his hands.

It clearly states above:

"But what this incident makes us think is that many things are far more complex than what headlines, photos, and incomplete short videos suggest. In the chaotic online world, people should have basic judgment."

(End of this chapter)