Chapter 62

New book seeks support, collection, and recommendations! This week, I gave a panty push, but the effect wasn't great, and it didn't help much with collections and recommendations. So, it all depends on everyone. I sincerely ask everyone to give me a few more recommendations, so I have a chance to show up on the list. I bow in gratitude!

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"Speak up, what important news do you have?"

Wei Zhongheng looked at the guy and asked. At this moment, the bandit had completely lost his previous ferocity and could only lie on the muddy road, gasping for breath like a dead dog.

He panted heavily, and after a while, he struggled to lift his head and looked at Li Xiangdong, who was smiling coldly. He couldn't help but feel a chill down his neck. This guy looked like a hot-headed youth, and from his demeanor, he didn't seem like a police officer at all.

"Hurry up, don't waste time, are you messing with me? Do you know what the consequences of messing with me are? Anyway, the current situation here hasn't been reported yet. If one more drug dealer dies, I don't think the higher-ups will say much. After all, you guys were ruthless yesterday, killing four of our brothers. What's a few more drug dealers?"

Wei Zhongheng kicked the drug dealer hard and said coldly. His cold eyes and the intimidating presence of all the police officers made the drug dealer even more nervous. It seemed that these guys really didn't mind killing him.

"Stop kicking me, I have information to reveal, but not here..."

Wei Zhongheng looked behind him and saw a police car not far away. He wasn't afraid that the guy would play tricks, so he picked him up and put him in the police car. After a while, Wei Zhongheng came out of the car with a serious face.

"Captain Wei, what's the situation?"

Li Xiangdong walked up and asked. Wei Zhongheng looked at him and shook his head, then put on a smile.

"Li, are you interested in joining our narcotics squad? If you're willing to join, we can discuss any terms. Our narcotics squad has excellent benefits. Even if you're just starting, a monthly salary of over ten thousand is the minimum. There are special allowances during operations, and we have all the insurance and benefits. If you work with us for three years, you can definitely afford a house in the provincial capital. And I can see that you're a wild one. Could you handle it in other squads? I can see that you're good with guns. Our narcotics squad has plenty of guns, all kinds, whatever you can think of, we have. It's exciting and thrilling. What do you think? I know you haven't decided yet. If you're interested, I'll talk to our captain, and you can join anytime."

Wei Zhongheng didn't mention what he had learned from the drug dealer but instead tried to recruit Li Xiangdong. Li Xiangdong knew that the information the drug dealer gave to Wei Zhongheng must be very important. Not telling him was also a way to protect him.

However, joining the narcotics squad was something he really needed to think about.

"Captain Wei, give me two days to think about it."

Li Xiangdong didn't agree immediately, and Wei Zhongheng didn't push him.

"Alright, I'll wait for your decision. Now that our narcotics squad has taken over, you guys have been busy all night. Go back and rest. Li, take that car back. It's our narcotics squad's car. Take your two classmates with you and drop them off at home."

Li Xiangdong nodded and didn't argue with Wei Zhongheng. He turned and got into a non-special marked Hyundai SUV, then called An Jiaoning and Hu Ying to get in.

After such an intense night, everyone was exhausted. No one spoke much after getting in the car.

The rain and wind showed no signs of stopping, and the sky was still dark, but it was gradually brightening. In the distance, the vague outline of the city was appearing. For some reason, when Li Xiangdong saw the outline of the city, he suddenly felt a sense of relief and warmth.

"Qu Yaoming is dead. He was in the trunk of the SUV in front. When you and Captain Wei went to chase the other car, we found him in that car."

An Jiaoning's words made Li Xiangdong's heart, which had just relaxed, suddenly sink. Although he wasn't very familiar with Qu Yaoming, they were still classmates for four years. Just as they were about to start their careers, Qu Yaoming died like this. The news was truly shocking.

Even Li Xiangdong, who usually had a big heart, was completely stunned.

"Oh? How did he die?"

After fighting and defeating several bandits, Li Xiangdong had felt a bit proud, but now all that pride was gone, replaced by a wave of sorrow and desolation.

"These damn drug dealers should all be caught and executed. Qu Yaoming was stabbed three times in the back. When he died, his hand was still on the holster at his waist. He must have guided the two cars into the inspection area and, seeing us exchange fire with the bandits in the truck, tried to draw his gun to help. That's when those bastards killed him."

Even the usually capable Hu Ying looked dejected and sad. A classmate who was fine last night was now gone, and it was hard to accept.

"Ah!..."

Li Xiangdong sighed deeply, not knowing what to say.

"But no matter what, you have avenged him, Li Xiangdong. I believe Qu Yaoming would be at peace now."

An Jiaoning, seeing Li Xiangdong's gloomy face, couldn't help but comfort him. Li Xiangdong nodded.

"By the way, didn't Captain Wei want to recruit you into the narcotics squad?"

An Jiaoning suddenly remembered what Captain Wei had said to Li Xiangdong before they left. Li Xiangdong looked at her in surprise and then nodded.

"But you'd better not join the narcotics squad. The benefits are good, but the job is not for everyone. They, like the drug dealers, risk their lives every day. At any moment, there might be a life-threatening situation. So, you need to think carefully. The benefits are good, but is it worth the risk?"

An Jiaoning didn't look at Li Xiangdong but sat there, looking at the road ahead, as if talking to herself.

Li Xiangdong, driving the car, didn't turn to look at her either. Somewhere along the way, a sense of默契 (rapport) had developed between them.

An Jiaoning's words made him feel warm inside. This girl actually cared about him, which made him feel both excited and proud.

But after calming down and thinking about it, what she said made sense. Joining the narcotics squad meant risking his life. Was it worth it? Was that the life he wanted?