A person sacrifices himself to become a saint in a chaotic world of martial arts.

On the high platform, Chief Li had already arrived, standing with his hands behind his back, seemingly casually surveying the constables gradually gathering below.

When he saw Su Bai, his eyes immediately lit up, and a big smile spread across his face.

He proactively descended two steps to greet him, waving and calling out, "Brother Su! Come quickly!"

"Good morning, Brother Li." Su Bai stepped onto the high platform, walked to Li Cha Tou's side and stood there, giving him a gentle smile.

"What do you mean 'early'? We've been waiting for you!" Officer Li patted Su Bai's shoulder affectionately, then clasped his hands in a fist salute, his voice booming with undisguised joy, "Brother Su, congratulations, congratulations!"

"Oh?" Su Bai feigned a hint of doubt at just the right moment. "Brother Li, what brings you this joy?"

The celebratory drinks from last night's annihilation of the Fierce Tiger Gang haven't completely worn off yet...

Everyone knows that the credit belongs to the two of them, so there seems to be no need to specifically mention it again if we are to congratulate them.

"Hehe," Li, the constable, glanced around and lowered his voice, but the nearby constables with their ears perked up could still faintly hear him, "Brother Su, don't be impatient, you'll know soon enough, it's guaranteed to be great news!"

He kept everyone in suspense for a moment, then suddenly remembered something and added, "By the way, the reward for wiping out the Fierce Tiger Gang still needs to be verified and counted according to procedure. It should be ready in about two days. The amount is certainly not small, so Brother Su, please be patient and wait."

"I'm not in a hurry," Su Bai nodded and smiled.

That credit and reward are a done deal, like a cooked duck that can't be taken away.

Just then, a series of slightly heavy footsteps came from the side steps.

The crowd's gazes shifted slightly as they watched Chen Chatou walk onto the platform with a gloomy face.

He was also dressed in the uniform of a constable, but he was slightly more bloated than Constable Li, his skin taut.

His gaze swept across the field.

The moment their eyes met, his expression turned even more unpleasant.

As if covered by a layer of frost, the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned down.

He then quickly looked away.

Standing on the other side of the platform, it seemed as if an invisible ice wall separated Su Bai and Li Chatou.

Su Bai seemed oblivious, not even glancing at Chen Chatou out of the corner of his eye, and simply continued to calmly watch the constables gradually lining up in front of him.

However, the subtle atmosphere that suddenly arose on the high platform caused many astute constables below to hold their breath and concentrate.

If you don't want others to know, then don't do it in the first place.

The matter between Su Bai and Chen Cha Tou.

A small number of people have heard of it.

Previously, no one dared to offend Officer Chen, so they acted as if nothing had happened.

Now, Su Bai is gaining power step by step.

It seems like things are about to get interesting.

"Greetings, Chief Constable Xing!"

Not long after, a steady sound of footsteps came from the back of the hall.

Everyone immediately stood at attention. Xing Huai'an, dressed in the official robes of the chief constable, walked slowly up the platform with a solemn expression, accompanied by Chief Constable Wang.

His gaze, sharp as a torch, slowly swept over the assembled constables below the stage.

The courtyard, which had been filled with whispers, fell completely silent, save for the soft rustling of the morning breeze through the banners.

Xing Huai'an's presence today has an obvious purpose—to reward those who contributed to last night's annihilation of the Fierce Tiger Gang.

As usual, he began with a passionate speech, praising all the officers for their bravery in eliminating the bandits the previous night, elevating the act to the level of "protecting the territory and ensuring the safety of the people" and "enforcing the law".

The bailiffs below the stage listened with their chests puffed out and heads held high, feeling a sense of pride.

Next, we moved on to the actual rewarding process.

The clerk presented the roster, and Xing Huai'an personally called out the names, starting with the ordinary constables. Based on their efforts and recorded merits from the previous night, he distributed rewards or awarded them merits one by one.

Some people received heavy silver ingots and their faces lit up with joy;

Some people are also invigorated by receiving awards and commendations.

The atmosphere in the courtyard gradually became lively.

Finally, the main event arrives.

Xing Huai'an cleared his throat, his voice suddenly rising and clearly reaching everyone's ears:

"After a thorough examination by the Southern Garrison Command and verification by the General Garrison Command, it has been decided..." He paused slightly, his gaze landing on Su Bai with a tangible intensity, "...that Su Bai, formerly a constable, be promoted to the position of constable in the Southern Garrison Command! Effective immediately!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he was the first to applaud.

"Let us congratulate Su Cha Tou!"

There was a moment of silence in the audience, followed by even more enthusiastic applause and cheers.

Almost all the constables clapped their hands vigorously, their gazes toward Su Bai filled with undisguised envy, awe, and even a hint of flattery.

Li the constable laughed the loudest, and Wang the constable nodded with a smile.

Only two people received sparse and forced applause, and their forced smiles were more painful than tears—it was Officer Chen and Chen Dongquan, who stood in the ranks of constables below the stage with a sallow complexion.

Su Bai... actually became a taxi driver!

A deliveryman who's not even twenty yet!

Furthermore, there is obvious support from the Chief Constable...

At this rate, a promotion to vice president is probably not far off.

At that time, the two of them, uncle and nephew... Chen Chatou felt a chill rise from the soles of his feet, and his eyes as he looked at the young figure on the stage were filled with fear and deep gloom.

Even now, Su Bai's promotion to a minor official position is already a huge problem.

His mind raced with thoughts, yet he felt utterly confused.

Now that Su Bai has grown powerful and is favored by his superiors, it is no easy task to bring him down.

On the stage, Su Bai showed a hint of surprise, but quickly composed himself, his expression turning into one of calm and gratitude.

He stepped forward, clasped his hands in a fist and bowed, his voice clear and resonant: "This subordinate thanks Lord Xing for his guidance and cultivation! I also thank all my colleagues for their past support and for standing shoulder to shoulder with me last night! I am still relatively inexperienced, and I hope you will all continue to guide me in the future, so that we can work together to defend Nancheng!"

He adopted a humble attitude and spoke eloquently.

The applause from the audience grew even louder.

After the meeting ended, Xing Huai'an did not leave immediately.

Instead, he summoned the three current police officers, Li, Wang, and Chen, as well as the newly appointed Su Bai, to a side hall.

The topic was about supplementing Su Bai's manpower.

The newly appointed police officer had only a dozen or so men in his original team, a far cry from the thirty or so men under the other three officers, making it difficult for him to fulfill his duties.

After what appeared to be a discussion, but was actually mainly decided by Xing Huai'an, the final decision was made:

The three veteran constables each drew a squad of constables from their own ranks and assigned them to Su Bai's command to achieve a general balance.

This decision made Chen Chatou's face darken even further, as if he had swallowed a fly.

He almost gritted his teeth as he picked out the worst, most incompetent class from his own staff and assigned it to Su Bai.

Meanwhile, Officer Wang and Officer Li were eager to befriend this promising new colleague, and each selected a reasonably capable, or at least competent, team to hand over.

To quickly get to know his new subordinates, and also to celebrate his promotion,

Su Bai hosted another banquet at the famous "Spring Breeze Pavilion" in the city.

This time, he not only invited all his old and new subordinates, but also invited Chief Constable Xing and all the available constables in the Zhenfu Division.

During the banquet, toasts were exchanged, and delicious food and wine were served in a continuous stream, with congratulations heard all around.

Xing Huai'an sat at the head of the table, smiling as he accepted the toasts.

The three taxi drivers had different expressions, but they all put on a very good show.

This meal was truly a delightful and lively affair, enjoyed by both host and guests.