In the name of supernatural powers

Chapter 66 Understanding Chen Qian

Fangcheng District Administrative Building.

Upon receiving news of the death of a member of the special task force, Zhao De immediately went to Lin Zhiyan hoping to clear up the misunderstanding.

Although everyone was fighting fiercely, it was all a soft confrontation; he absolutely had no intention of killing the imperial envoy.

The last one who killed the imperial envoy has already been wiped out as a bandit. The one before that successfully fled overseas, but was still captured and brought back by Zhuge Liang across borders.

Those powerful figures from overseas, such as the Eight Kings of the Green Forest, the Celestial Masters of the Celestial Masters Sect, and the Buddha of the Primordial Buddhism Sect, didn't dare utter a single word.

In the human world, no organization or individual dares to oppose the Federation.

He arrived at the task force's office, only to find it deserted.

Upon inquiry with staff, it was learned that Lin Zhiyan had not come to the administration building at all.

beep...

"Hello, the user you dialed is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later..."

Zhao De couldn't get through to Lin Zhiyan by phone.

At this moment, Secretary Liu walked over quickly and said, "Boss, I asked the front desk of the hotel where the task force was located, and the task force is no longer there."

"They must have been terrified."

Zhao De pinched the bridge of his nose, feeling a headache coming on.

Secretary Liu said, "Wasn't Team Leader Lin quite valiant in his previous battle report against the Green Bandits? How come he's so cowardly? I think he's just all talk."

He still remembered how the other party had humiliated him a few days ago, and he couldn't help but make a few sarcastic remarks.

But this is clearly not the case.

"Can fighting a war and a mutiny be the same thing?"

Zhao De was quite annoyed.

The other party is, after all, just a young girl. It's her first time on the front line. She can withstand the pressure from the front, but most people would panic if they were betrayed.

If Zhao De were in this situation, his first reaction would also be to run.

"Didn't I tell you to manage the outer districts? How could you still cause such a huge mess!"

Secretary Liu lowered his head and remained silent.

He doesn't know either.

Zhao De quickly suppressed his anger and devised a plan in his mind. He said, "Do you have Lu Zhao's contact information? Help me contact him right away."

Now, Team Leader Lin probably only trusts Lu Zhao, and contacting him directly would only escalate the conflict.

As long as Lü Bowen doesn't fall into the enemy's hands, there's still room for maneuver.

At most, they'll just hand over all the perpetrators.

Only after verifying all the witnesses and physical evidence and closing the case can he report it to the Daozheng Bureau.

This also prevents those behind Lin Zhiyan from using this as an excuse to cause trouble.

Moreover, Lin Zhiyan clearly hadn't reported it yet, at least not in the form of an official document; otherwise, his superior would have called him long ago and given him a severe dressing down.

This was a stroke of luck amidst misfortune; the young girl from the Lin family was ultimately too young.

"I'll contact them for you right away."

Secretary Liu had already thoroughly investigated the situation within the border station after Lü Jinshan was suspended from his post.

Soon, the call was connected, and he handed it to Zhao De with both hands.

Zhao De said calmly, "Hello, Comrade Lu Zhao, this is Zhao De from the Municipal Enforcement Bureau. Is Team Leader Lin with you?"

Lu Zhao answered truthfully, "No, but I'm meeting up with Team Leader Lin."

"Please make sure that Team Leader Lin is safe. We, the Fangcheng District authorities, will also ensure the safety of the task force."

Zhao De spoke earnestly, and said, "I am the administrative executive officer of Fang City. I will take responsibility for anything that happens in Fang City. Please pass this on to Team Leader Lin."

"Yes."

Zhao De hung up the phone, and his secretary delivered another piece of bad news.

"Sir, Lü Bowen has been arrested."

"Didn't I tell you to notify Lü Jinshan?"

"We notified them, but Lu Zhao's men arrived very quickly, heading straight for the outer district as soon as they entered the city."

Zhao De's face immediately turned as black as a cauldron. After a moment of contemplation, he decisively changed his plan.

"Go and draft a report right now, detailing the whole story without hiding anything." "Also, have the two Lü brothers hand over all those thugs, leave no one alive. If necessary, throw them both out. Go and talk to Lü Jinshan, make sure he doesn't give himself away."

"Yes."

Secretary Liu knew the seriousness of the matter and dared not delay for even a moment, so he turned around and left quickly.

Zhao De found a secluded spot and dialed his boss's number.
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On a small road in the suburbs, several jeeps were parked on the side of the road.

Lin Zhiyan sat in the car, biting her thumbnail, her mind highly tense.

After the initial panic, she gradually calmed down.

This is an opportunity, a chance to break the deadlock.

Previously, the local authorities in Fangcheng District had been playing a game of cat and mouse with her, acting like a steel plate in the city, impenetrable to water or needles.

This is a common situation in border cities, where a high degree of autonomy is necessary due to the constant threat of various dangers. Even in areas without the qualifications to station military units, well-equipped border posts are established.

Lin Zhiyan had been unable to find a way to break the deadlock, but now the other party had given him a pretext, a reason why there would be no problem even if he allowed the troops to enter the city.

Whoever dies is right.

At this moment, a military truck drove up from a distance and stopped ten meters away from the task force's convoy.

Armed soldiers got off the vehicle, and a handsome officer led the way.

The remaining eight members of the task force visibly relaxed.

Lin Zhiyan got out of the car, and Lu Zhao led his troops to her. They stood at attention and saluted, saying, "Ant Ridge Border Defense Station Reinforced Platoon, Mobile Company 1, are under your command."

It remained as rigid as steel, but at this moment it gave everyone an unprecedented sense of security.

Lin Zhiyan stared for a moment, then returned the salute: "The situation is urgent, let's talk in the car as we walk."

"Yes."

Lu Zhao handed the gun to Liu Qiang, then got into the jeep, with a military truck leading the way and several jeeps from the task force following closely behind.

They sped towards the outer region, attracting much attention along the way.

Lu Zhao sat on the right side of the back seat, while Lin Zhiyan sat slightly in the center, a bit closer than before.

She said, "I suspect this was an accident; Zhao De wouldn't have done something like this."

Although Lin Zhiyan currently has an extremely bad impression of Zhao De, reason tells her that it's unlikely.

Even if he kills himself, where can he run to?

"Chief Zhao just called me and said he will definitely ensure your safety."

Lu Zhao did not embellish the story and simply repeated it as it was.

He has no reason to speak ill of others, nor would he stoop to doing so; a city official cannot be brought down by a few words.

"He was probably confused and didn't know the whole story."

The two exchanged a knowing glance, their subtle mental fluctuations revealing each other's thoughts.

We can use this as an opportunity to elaborate.

Lin Zhiyan asked, "What are your plans?"

Lu Zhao replied, "I just caught Lü Bowen, who is Lü Jinshan's younger brother. He runs a bar in Kabukicho and has a dirty past. I plan to use this to send Lü Jinshan to prison."

With Lü Jinshan gone, Lu Zhao naturally gained complete control of the border station.

Lin Zhiyan could think of this, so she did not object. She further suggested, "If Lü Bowen takes the blame himself, or if the case is transferred to the local Dali Judicial Bureau for trial, it is very likely that a serious crime can be reduced to a minor one, and he can be released on medical parole for a minor crime."

“Even the intermediate-level Dali Division isn’t safe. I can help you apply for a special line from the Provincial Administration Bureau to designate the highest Dali Division of Nankai Province to handle the matter and minimize the impact on the Chen family.”

Lu Zhao's eyes brightened slightly, and he nodded, saying, "Thank you."

This is perhaps what the teacher meant by "choosing the right people for the right opportunities."

Choose the right allies and manage the situation.

"Helping you is also helping myself."

Lin Zhiyan smiled and extended her hand, and Lu Zhao grasped her hand and returned the smile.

For a moment, it was dazzling.

Only after Lu Zhao let go did Lin Zhiyan come to her senses, a question rising in her mind.

I understand Chen Qian a little better now.

(End of this chapter)