New Order Plan

Downstairs in the apartment building, Jiang Qingshan escorted Huang Mao and the old man out of the door.

The two were held under Jiang Qingshan's armpits, one on each side, their heads resembling two large cabbages.

"You're a police officer?! I'm going to report you to the inspector and the district council for abuse of power!"

"Using public office for private gain!"

"Police brutality!"

"You bastard! How dare you treat me like this? I'll make you pay for this!"

The old man was hunched over in great discomfort, his face turning ashen with anger.

He, who usually mingled in high society and was on friendly terms with members of parliament, had never suffered such humiliation.

"Report me? You'll really have to wait in line."

Jiang Qingshan smiled nonchalantly, glanced around, and his gaze fell on the bench by the flower bed.

There was a person lying there, legs curled up, head resting on their arm, seemingly fast asleep.

He walked over and kicked the chair: "Lazy dog, time to get to work."

"You're the lazy dog, the biggest lazy dog!"

The young man opened his eyes and got up, cursing.

He stretched, then paused when he saw that there were outsiders present. He then said in a pretentious manner, "Ahem, Xiao Jiang, when you're working, you should use your job title."

"Team Leader Xiao, could you please go and drive the car?"

"Okay, Team Member Jiang."

Xiao Tian revealed a smug grin and ran towards the parking lot as fast as he could.

Jiang Qingshan shook his head, already used to his partner's childish behavior.

A short while later, Xiao Tian returned in a dilapidated black sedan, just as the young couple came downstairs to meet him.

Jiang Qingshan gestured for the two to get into the car and then walked towards the back of the vehicle.

"You little brat, what are you doing!" The old man struggled desperately, kicking and punching.

Seeing this, Xiao Tian quickly got out of the car and advised, "Hey, hey, hey, this isn't a good idea."

"What can we do if there's not enough room?"

"But you can't be so brutal. You have to protect human rights, human rights, do you understand?"

Xiao Tian spoke earnestly, trying to dissuade him, but his hands had already obediently opened the trunk.

Without hesitation, Jiang Qingshan shoved the blond-haired man and the old man inside, and closed the lid amidst their curses.

Xiao Tian rolled his eyes and complained, "Serves you right for not getting promoted."

"You drive."

"Why should I? I drove before I became a team leader, and I'm still driving now that I'm a team leader. Does that mean I've been in this position for nothing?"

"Even if you become the president of the coalition government, you'll still have to drive for me."

"Damn, you're so heartless. I was the one who saved you, but now it's like I owe you my life."

"Stop talking nonsense, I think you just want some chocolate."

Jiang Qingshan narrowed his eyes and made a move to kick Xiao Tian's butt.

Xiao Tian made a face while dodging and muttered something before getting into the car.

Jiang Qingshan shook his head and got into the passenger seat.

The car started and sped out of the residential area, heading towards the police station in the planned area.

The wide roads are crowded with traffic, the tall buildings along the street are flashing neon lights, and public airships shuttle between them like fish.

Jiang Qingshan opened the car window, feeling the evening breeze on his face.

He really liked this authentic atmosphere.

During the years I spent lurking in Independent Star City, the sky was fake, the seasons were fake, and even the wind and snow were man-made.

As a result, he and his team members felt like they were living in hell, and their biggest wish was to return to Earth as soon as possible and live a normal life.

Unexpectedly, he was the only one who came back alive.

"What are you thinking about?" Xiao Tian asked casually.

"It's nothing," Jiang Qingshan changed the subject, "Has anyone complained about me recently?"

"Don't worry, it'll be ready soon."

Hearing the noise from the trunk, Xiao Tian said with a look of utter despair.

Jiang Qingshan chuckled twice and casually turned on the radio to listen to the traffic broadcast.

[Breaking News: Our United Government and the Holy Empire will hold high-level bilateral talks in Independent Star City early next month]

This meeting marks the first major diplomatic breakthrough in the relationship between heaven and earth since the beginning of the new calendar year, after twenty years of hot war and thirty years of cold war.

[A major serial murder case has recently occurred in the planning area. The Central Police Agency and the Disaster Management Agency have issued a notice that a joint investigation team will be dispatched to the area soon.]

......

Half an hour later, at the Planning District Police Headquarters, Investigation Department Office.

"You can't stand not causing me trouble every day, can you? What terrible things did I, Bai Shouzhen, do in my past life to have a disciple like you?"

"Did you know that the guy surnamed Jin is Speaker Liu's cousin? He just got a call from the district office sent straight to the director's office!"

"You're really something, working part-time catching adulterers. You've completely disgraced me."

Behind his desk piled high with documents, Bai Shouzheng, the head of the investigation department, slapped his thin cheeks and cursed angrily.

Jiang Qingshan nestled on the soft sofa, reaching out to stroke the leaves of the potted plant, as if nothing had happened.

"You little brat, don't touch my orchid."

Bai Shouzhen banged on the table, his face dark as he scolded, "You're really like a dead pig that doesn't fear boiling water. You'll ruin my clothes sooner or later."

"No problem. Once Xiao Tian becomes president, I'll have him appoint you as the police chief," Jiang Qingshan said seriously.

Bai Shouzhen laughed in anger upon hearing this.

Sitting next to him, Xiao Tian almost lost his temper and pinched Jiang Qingshan hard while keeping his head down.

"Starting tomorrow, you're suspended from your duties and need to reflect on your actions. And you, Xiao Tian, ​​write a 10,000-word self-criticism and submit it!"

Bai Shouzhen said irritably, "Get the hell out of here!"

"Yes, Chief!"

Xiao Tian felt as if he had been granted a pardon and dashed out in a flash.

Jiang Qingshan calmly put the bottled water on the coffee table into his pocket, then got up and went outside.

"Your teacher's wife has arranged for a matchmaking agency to find you a girl. Tomorrow at noon, at Wangyue Coffee Shop on Xin'an Street."

Bai Shouzhen buried himself in reviewing the documents, his anger gradually subsiding.

Jiang Qingshan was slightly taken aback, then immediately shook his head in refusal.

Bai Shouzhen was silent for a moment, then looked up and said, "It's been three years. Let bygones be bygones. If Miss Lin is watching from heaven, she would surely want you to live a good life."

"I haven't found the traitor's whereabouts yet. I need to give her and the fallen team members an explanation."

"How are you going to investigate? Wait until Xiao Tian becomes president and appoints you as the director of the General Intelligence Bureau? Besides, even if you do find out, what then?"

Bai Shouzhen frowned and posed three probing questions, then added:

"They're either protected by independent star cities or they've defected to the Empire. Even if you're a suitable candidate, can you fly or burrow underground, or can you destroy a star with a single punch?"

"..."

"Alright, you're no longer an intelligence agent. You're just an ordinary police officer now."

Bai Shouzhen chewed on his tea leaves, then got back to his work: "Remember to take care of yourself tomorrow, don't keep making your master's wife worry."

Jiang Qingshan scratched his head and silently turned to leave.

As soon as he stepped outside, he saw several young policewomen surrounding Xiao Tian, ​​showering him with concern and affection.

Jiang Qingshan coughed heavily twice, and Xiao Tian came running over eagerly.

"How's it going? Has the old man calmed down?" Xiao Tian asked cheerfully, carrying drinks given to him by his female colleagues.

Jiang Qingshan grabbed Xiao Tian's ear and said as he walked away, "I'm warning you, don't ruin those young girls."

"I think you're just jealous of my good looks."

"Stop talking nonsense!"

"Some people are just stubborn." Xiao Tian pushed Jiang Qingshan's hand away and snorted triumphantly, "Don't worry, I'm not interested in women. We're just friends."

"You'd better be... By the way, why aren't they off work yet at this hour?"

"The joint investigation team will arrive tomorrow, and all departments are working overnight to put on a show."

Xiao Tian casually picked up a cup of coffee and handed it to Jiang Qingshan.

Suddenly, his eyes lit up and he said, "I understand now, the old man suspended you to protect his own son."

Jiang Qingshan smiled but didn't say anything.

If the investigation team sees his long list of complaints, he'll definitely be in trouble.

The old man suspended him from his post in advance, so outsiders couldn't say anything more.

A short while later, the two returned to their car and began patrolling the streets.

The car drove aimlessly along the road. Xiao Tian sipped his coconut water and said thankfully, "Luckily, that serial murder case was stolen by a team of idiots."

"What's wrong?"

"I heard it was a catastrophic killer. A team of earth and wood-type users were almost wiped out while chasing them, and they're still in the intensive care unit right now."

Jiang Qingshan was somewhat surprised, not expecting the situation to be so serious.

He remarked that the old man looked rather haggard these past few days, and that his hair looked noticeably whiter.

"What type of monster is that Cataclysm?"

"You might not believe it, but it's a water system."

Xiao Tian said mysteriously.

Jiang Qingshan was taken aback, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes.

It's somewhat unbelievable that a water-type catastrophic entity could defeat earth and wood-type users who are its natural enemies.

Either this catastrophic variant has a very high energy level, or it has some special characteristics.

Was there any connection between the deceased?

"The Information Department only found that all nine victims were former employees of the General Intelligence Agency."

Xiao Tian suddenly stopped talking, then abruptly turned the steering wheel and brought the car to a stop on the side of the road.

He stared blankly for a few seconds, then turned to Jiang Qingshan and murmured, "No, you used to be too!"