In this cyberpunk era, why are you still playing the traditional villain?

Under such circumstances, this was the only solution she could come up with.

But he actually agreed! It went much more smoothly than I expected... Should I say that he was being considerate of my feelings? Or, to go further, does he have similar feelings for me?

Anyway, Governor Tang, or rather, Director Tang who has temporarily reverted to his former self, is unlikely to reveal his true feelings at this critical juncture. Firstly, she herself is in a state of confusion regarding this matter, and secondly, if she were to do so, wouldn't all her previous words have been for nothing?

Hmm, shall we take this opportunity to test the waters?

"Tell me, what do you want me to do?"

Xu Shi waved his hand and said that it was impossible for him to be completely innocent and without any guilt towards Tang Shuang. Besides, he was the one who forced her into this situation, so it wasn't unreasonable for her to have a few small requests. Otherwise, this matter would never end...

"Simple."

Tang Shuang smugly dragged him back to her office and threw him his old uniform from the inspection bureau.

"Report to the Inspection Bureau first thing tomorrow morning, wearing this uniform!"

Who told you to only wear it for a short while last time? Our stock is already depleted...

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 184 Die! (Bonus Chapter 14 for the Alliance Leader)

"Probationary Police Officer Xu Shi from the Inspection Bureau, reporting for duty!"

The next morning, Xu Shi, dressed in a different outfit, arrived at the Inspection Bureau on time and even gave Tang Shuang a perfunctory salute.

"That's not standard at all. How can you salute so loosely?"

Tang Shuang snorted and came over to correct his posture. "Sloppy and unreliable."

Upon seeing this, Yu Xingchuan instinctively shrank his neck.

Actually, even the adjutant didn't know Tang Shuang would be coming today. Sister, you're already the governor, okay? There's no reason for you to suddenly come back!

So the scene is quite comical. Although she hasn't officially taken office yet, Yu Xingchuan has already changed into the uniform of the head of the inspection bureau. As a result, she looks like the real and fake Monkey King. Moreover, she can't muster any momentum in front of Tang Shuang and has no authority at all.

She never expected that Xu Shi would also come, and even wear a regular police officer's uniform.

The most outrageous thing is, how could you, Tang Shuang, actually dare to reprimand him? To be honest, she, and many other veterans in the inspection bureau, were all mentored by Tang Shuang, and they all suffer from PTSD when faced with such a scene.

What are you guys up to? Something's definitely up... Is this some kind of cosplay using your position?

Yu Xingchuan secretly rolled her eyes. To be honest, she was quite envious. Although she was also a beneficiary of the riot, the adjutant wanted to rely on Xu Shi to avoid taking another thirty years of detours. She had never shied away from this before, and was just short of stripping naked and packing herself up to deliver herself to Xu Shi's bed...

Unfortunately, Xu Shi's attitude was unclear, and she felt that he wasn't interested in her. Thinking about it, she felt a little regretful and looked down at herself.

What am I lacking... or do you prefer the tigress type?

The adjutant couldn't help but mutter to herself.

"Okay, I've learned a lot, Director."

Xu Shi actually enjoyed this role-playing as well. "So, what tasks do you have for me today?"

"Let me think... I'm going on patrol later, will you come with me?"

Tang Shuang cleared her throat and said, "Go to the armory and get a sidearm, as well as tear gas and stun guns... Never mind, I'll take you there, so you don't take this opportunity to slack off."

"Follow your orders~"

After the two of them finished packing and set off, Yu Xingchuan breathed a sigh of relief with a sense of emotion.

That's enough. People who do community service usually don't get this kind of treatment. Being armed is one thing, but who does community service with the bureau chief personally leading them?

And you still say you're not into romance?

Despite her sourness, the adjutant couldn't help but smile like an auntie—it's true that everyone in the Inspection Bureau is afraid of Tang Shuang, this living devil, but a more accurate description would be "awe," with "respect" preceding "fear"...

Although Tang Shuang used to differ from everyone else in her way of dealing with people, her character is impeccable, and everyone admires her wholeheartedly.

Especially Yu Xingchuan, her second-in-command who she spent every day with, she truly regarded him as an older sister. Seeing that she had found a place for herself, she felt quite pleased.

The fact that her former boss got together with Xu Shi doesn't conflict with her plan to climb the social ladder by marrying Xu Shi. With some effort, she'll still have a chance in the future.

the most important is.

You two are finally gone, now I can finally stand up straight!

The adjutant, hands on her hips, took a few deep breaths and regained her composure.

……

"Seriously, are we just going to go on patrol like this? Shouldn't we grab a coffee and a donut first?"

This was Xu Shi's first time doing something like this, and he was quite interested. He couldn't help but curiously pull Tang Shuang aside and ask her all sorts of questions.

Didn't you have breakfast?

Tang Shuang blinked in confusion, "The Inspection Bureau doesn't prohibit eating and drinking during patrols, but I rarely see people doing this."

"I've already eaten, I was just asking."

Xu Shi responded with a hint of regret; this wasn't quite what he had expected... "If I encounter a 'Forsaken' who doesn't follow the rules, can I just empty my magazine?"

"What kind of weird questions are these?"

Director Tang frowned. "Anyway, ensuring your own safety is the top priority. But with me here, you don't need to be afraid, even with your skinny arms and legs."

"Who's lost weight in their arms and legs?"

Xu Shi snorted defiantly and then showed off, "I work out regularly, look, I'm super strong."

"Go to hell."

Tang Shuang sneered, "Then do you want to have a go at this bureau chief?"

"Professional players are prohibited from participating."

Xu Shi rolled her eyes at her, "You've really shown me! You can't even beat my Wuyou..."

"Isn't that okay?"

Tang Shuang didn't care. "We're here. Get in the car."

The so-called patrol is not just wandering around on the street. Usually, it is a group of two or three people who drive around to inspect various blocks.

There's not even a need to worry so much—Night City has extensive surveillance coverage, and drones can also help alleviate the pressure.

However, Tang Shuang herself really enjoys getting involved, which is a habit of hers, and she even enjoys doing these things.

This was also her last patrol, marking the end of her career in the inspection bureau.

And to be able to conclude this chapter together with Xu Shi would be the icing on the cake.

"Speaking of which, when you become governor in the future, remember to change your habit of doing everything yourself."

Xu Shi was about to say the same thing, and he leaned lazily against the passenger seat, muttering, "On the one hand, the workload is so heavy that you can't manage it all, and on the other hand, you have to learn to delegate things to your subordinates."

"Sometimes I still feel a little uneasy."

Tang Shuang remained noncommittal, saying, "Keep an eye on things as much as you can; it won't hurt you."

"I understand your concerns, but sometimes this can backfire, you know?"

Xu Shi closed his eyes to rest and said, "Doing everything yourself might create a good atmosphere while you're in office, but it's difficult to cultivate good talents that way. Once you leave office, things will decline sharply."

This has a historical prototype; isn't Zhu Yuanzhang, the head of the Ming Dynasty, the best example?

"As for your concern, you'd better learn how to manage your subordinates properly."

He continued leisurely, "There's a saying that corrupt officials are cunning, but honest officials are even more cunning than corrupt officials. This doesn't conflict with your beliefs."

"……Know it."

Director Tang carefully considered his words and found them quite reasonable, so he humbly accepted them, saying, "I'm not a greenhorn, okay... no!"

She finally snapped out of it. "Who's the boss now? How come you're nagging me again? And this attitude of yours... Are you on vacation?! Sit up!"

"Okay, okay, okay."

Xu Shi stretched and sat up, his lips curving into a wide smile.

In reality, it's no different from a vacation for him. Whether he comes or not is one thing, but even if he does come, he's not really someone you can boss around. The truth is, if he wants to, it's not certain who will lead whom on patrol.

How come I never noticed before that our Tang Jie has such an adorable, goofy side? She switched roles in no time...

He held back his laughter, feeling like he was about to suffer internal injuries from suppressing it.

What he saw along the way further improved his good mood—officially it was a patrol, but in reality he couldn't really just wander around looking around and maintaining order.

A newly appointed governor and a board member of a conglomerate—or rather, they were on a joint inspection tour.

The reconstruction and restoration work in various places has been done well. The major areas that were affected by the riots have basically come to an end. All parties have cooperated in an orderly manner, and the area has been transformed into a brand-new landscape.

"You think it's good too, right?"

Seeing this, Tang Shuang smiled and said, "That's why we have the same goal. The City of Night Sin is definitely more stable now than before."

That's true. With the six major conglomerates shrinking to four, the open and covert struggles between them will be greatly reduced. More importantly, there's the addition of someone like Xu Shi who can make the final decision, so the future development will only be better.

The issue of the "Forgotten Ones" has also been resolved—in fact, when he was in charge of border inspection and control, Director Tang had a premonition that conflict between the two sides was inevitable.

This is an inevitable historical process, so since it cannot be avoided, it's better to resolve it sooner rather than later.

The remaining "forgotten ones" are all law-abiding citizens, and if this trend continues, it will save everyone a lot of trouble.

All of this was naturally inseparable from the arrangements made by Xu Shi, the mastermind behind the scenes. Thinking of this, Tang Shuang looked at Xu Shi again with a touch more gentleness and respect.

Although he's called a bratty younger brother, he's really a very capable one. It's hard not to like him...

This feeling intensified when the two arrived in Sin City—since it was an inspection tour, they naturally wanted to visit various places, so after discussing it, Xu Shi and Tang Shuang chose the Fifth District.

This area was the most severely damaged. The already somewhat desolate area was now a complete ruin. However, the manpower of major corporations and the city hall had already begun the intensive reconstruction work.

One of the great advantages of this era is that once a decision is made, things can be started very quickly, without the situation where meetings drag on for three or four months.

In such a situation, severe damage doesn't seem like a bad thing—as the saying goes, "no destruction, no construction," demolishing old buildings and building new ones is actually more convenient.

Among them, the person who worked with the "feather pen" was the most hardworking, which shows how determined Mr. Wen was.

"If I remember correctly, this area is going to be converted into a school district?"

Tang Shuang nodded in satisfaction and said.