Chapter 78

"… Given that the New Year is approaching, many colleagues from various departments and sections are taking leave, the higher-ups have decided to temporarily increase the number of rotational assignments this year. Even front-line departments, as long as they are fully staffed, must select one or two colleagues, excluding the commanders, for a two-week rotational assignment!"

Ferren, sitting below, was utterly confused by Chen Zekun's words. The girl next to him, Xie Bao, muttered, "Pfft, I thought it was something important, but it turns out to be just a rotational assignment. Boring! Hey, how did you get that injury? Is it serious?"

Ferren didn't look at Bao, just pointed upwards and made a gesture to be quiet. Xie Yixin followed Ferren's finger and was surprised to see Chen Zekun glaring at her. She stuck out her tongue sheepishly and stopped talking.

"Alright, that's all I have to say. Each department should discuss it and try to submit the list by the end of tomorrow (Monday)!" As soon as Chen Zekun finished speaking, many department heads started discussing, and many faces showed excitement.

Chen Zekun walked to the door, then suddenly remembered something and turned back to add, "Oh, right, the Flying Tigers, Airport Special Duties Unit, and G4 do not accept rotational assignments!" The excitement on the faces of the department heads instantly vanished.

Seeing this, Ferren understood. With the New Year approaching and many people on leave, the police force needed to reallocate personnel to balance the workload. Rotational assignments were not surprising.

Xie Yixin went up to the stage to get two forms and, seeing Ferren still sitting, brought up the old topic, "Allen, how did you get that injury?"

Ferren replied nonchalantly, "Burned, what about it?"

"Burned? You mean scalded!" Xie Bao said, pursing her lips, "How did you get scalded?"

"Ah, I almost forgot about that. I need to go to the boss's office to explain." With that, Ferren left the meeting room, leaving Bao behind.

Arriving at Chen Zekun's office, Ferren knocked and entered, sitting down. Ling Shu then came in, followed by an elderly man with a distinguished appearance.

Since the elderly man was behind Ling Shu, Ferren glanced at her but didn't show any affection. Ling Shu, however, gave him a sideways glance with a faint smile.

Chen Zekun noticed Ling Shu's smile and, surprised, thought he was seeing things. He rubbed his eyes and looked again but couldn't find it. "Madam Ling, what brings you here today?"

Ferren stood up, thinking of leaving, but Ling Shu gestured for him to stay. She stepped aside, revealing the elderly man, and introduced him, "Sir Chen, this is the newspaper magnate Mr. Liang Zuzhe. He is very grateful to our police force for saving his granddaughter and wants to meet the probationary inspector from your district, Ferren!" As she spoke, Ferren clearly saw the smile in Ling Shu's eyes.

Chen Zekun's face showed a strange expression as he stood up and shook hands with Liang Zuzhe, asking, "Mr. Liang, please sit. Do you know Inspector Ferren?"

Liang Zuzhe sat down next to Ferren and said, "No, I don't. That's why I want to thank him for risking his life to save my granddaughter from the fire!" He then recounted the traffic and fire incident that had occurred at the intersection of Situ Ba Road and Zhaohui Road over an hour ago.

At this point, Ferren realized that this unassuming elderly man was the grandfather of the stunning woman, and both Chen Zekun and Ling Shu's expressions changed dramatically.

However, Ling Shu didn't want outsiders to know about her close relationship with Ferren and managed to keep quiet, though she was worried and bit her lip.

"PI Ferren, so you were late because you were saving someone!" Chen Zekun said, pointing at the bandages on Ferren's body, "These are... burns?!"

Ferren waved his hand, "No big deal, it didn't reach the dermis. It will scab over in a couple of days!"

Liang Zuzhe looked at Ferren in surprise, "So you are Inspector Ferren?"

"Mr. Liang, as a member of the HK police force, it was my duty to save your granddaughter from the fire. There's no need to thank me!" In front of the boss and Madam Ling, Ferren only said what sounded good.

"Good, good, good!" Liang Zuzhe said three times, "Inspector Ferren, with police officers like you who risk their lives, we citizens can feel much safer. Would you be willing to visit my granddaughter? She has been talking about her savior!"

"Um..." Ferren was speechless. If not for Chen Zekun and Ling Shu being present, he would have definitely refused Liang Zuzhe's request, regardless of his status as a newspaper magnate or a film magnate.

Chen Zekun, however, valued Liang Zuzhe's status as a newspaper magnate and said, "PI Ferren, go with Mr. Liang to see his granddaughter. If needed, I will arrange for the Public Relations Department to follow up."

Liang Zuzhe, understanding the implications, waved his hand, "Sir Chen, since I came in person, you don't need to worry about media coverage. I will arrange it myself, ensuring that Ferren's heroic act is widely known, and your district will also gain a good reputation!"

Ferren's head felt heavy, but with Chen Zekun and Ling Shu present, he could only remind, "Mr. Liang, your granddaughter is a key witness in this incident. It might not be good to expose her too much."

Liang Zuzhe was not at all concerned, "No problem. Since Inspector Ferren agrees, let's go!"

Chen Zekun added, "Alright, PI Ferren, go with Mr. Liang. You can write the report when you return."

Liang Zuzhe immediately stood up and gestured for Ferren to go first.

Ferren, unusually humble, said, "The elder should go first."

Liang Zuzhe smiled in satisfaction and led the way out of Chen Zekun's office. Ferren followed, and as he passed Ling Shu, he winked at her.

Ling Shu gave him a flirtatious glare and turned slightly, pretending to see them off, so Chen Zekun didn't notice anything.

After Liang Zuzhe's footsteps faded away, Chen Zekun asked, "Madam Ling, what do you think about this?"

Ling Shu thought for a moment and said, "Although Mr. Liang has made a promise, I think it's better to have the Public Relations Department report on this from a different angle."

"I agree!" Chen Zekun said, "Notify the Public Relations Department to contact the Fire Services Department and get an understanding of the situation."

At the garage, Liang Zuzhe's expression was not as amiable as it was in the office. He said to Ferren in a commanding tone, "Inspector Ferren, ride with me in my Bentley Arnage."

Ferren frowned slightly and replied, "No, I have my own car, a Ferrari 550!" This almost choked Liang Zuzhe, but the old man didn't believe it. When Ferren fetched his car and drove a 550 up next to him, Liang Zuzhe realized he had underestimated Ferren. "Inspector Ferren, I might as well be frank. My granddaughter will inherit half of my business, so she cannot and should not fall in love with a man whose net worth is less than ten billion dollars!"

Ferren was puzzled by this and didn't bother to argue, saying coolly, "Mr. Liang, are we going to see your granddaughter? If you're busy, I need to go home and rest."

At this point, the Liang family driver had already brought the car over. Liang Zuzhe said, "OK, my granddaughter wants to see you. Come with me!" He got into the car and waved for the driver to lead the way for Ferren.

However, after leaving the headquarters, the car did not head to the hospital but instead took the Huangni Road towards Repulse Bay.

Halfway through the drive, Ling Shu's call came in.

Ferren, not in a good mood after being slighted by Liang Zuzhe, said sarcastically, "Hello, Madam, what do you need?"

Ling Shu hesitated and then said coldly, "I don't need anything, but if you hang up on me, just wait and see what I do to you!"

Ferren, considering Ling Shu's position and the fact that she had helped him, quickly softened, "Alright, alright, I won't hang up. Is that better?"

After a two-second pause, Ling Shu finally asked, "How is your injury?"

"What can I do? I won't die!" Ferren said nonchalantly.

"No, you must go to the hospital to see Mr. Liang's granddaughter and get your injury treated, understand?"

Ferren wanted to say, "What are you to me to boss me around?" but swallowed the words and said, "Alright, alright, I'll do as you say! But I have to tell you, Mr. Liang is quite snobbish. The media coverage of the police force might be a bit tricky. You decide what to do."

Ling Shu paused and then said, "Don't worry, we have arrangements with the Public Relations Department!"

"Good to know!"

"Remember to get your injury treated. You're driving, so I won't say more!" Ling Shu said.

"You noticed?"

"Of course!" Ling Shu pouted and hung up.

Finally, the 1998 Bentley Arnage leading Ferren turned into the courtyard of No. 82 Repulse Bay.

Ferren parked his car casually and came to Liang Zuzhe's side, smirking, "I didn't expect to be neighbors with Mr. Liang. I live at No. 86!"

Liang Zuzhe's eyes narrowed slightly, and his expression softened, "It seems Inspector Ferren comes from a distinguished family!"

Ferren smiled but didn't respond, leading the way to the villa on the east side of the courtyard. After understanding Liang Zuzhe's snobbishness, he no longer had the thought of respecting the elder.

Liang Zuzhe, however, didn't mind and slowly followed Ferren into the villa.

As soon as they entered the living room, Ferren ran into an acquaintance, "Hey? Heng, what are you doing here?"

Liang Zhiheng was first delighted, then puzzled, "Brother Ferren, what are you doing here? Why are you at my house?"

Ferren suddenly understood and asked, "Is Mr. Liang... your grandfather?"

"Yes!"

"Then the woman I saved from the burning car this morning is..."

"Oh, Brother Ferren, it really was you who saved my sister! I thought it was just a coincidence!" Liang Zhiheng said happily, "You've saved my sister twice. You're truly her savior!"

Ferren rolled his eyes. No wonder the stunning woman looked familiar; she was the same girl who almost got hit by a truck years ago.

At this moment, Liang Zuzhe came up from behind and, hearing Liang Zhiheng's words, was surprised, "Heng, when you and your sister had the accident at the school gate, was it also Inspector Ferren who saved you both?"

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