Chapter 64

*New book seeking 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 charts. I bow in gratitude!*

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After the commendation ceremony, the school organized a gathering in the cafeteria. Many people drank too much and got drunk, except for Li Xiangdong.

Just as the banquet was about to end, three people with police inspector shoulder badges approached him.

"Good job, young man. You really didn't disappoint me. If you ever change your mind, remember to call me anytime. Here, this is my business card."

The one speaking to Li Xiangdong with a smile was Qi Fei, the deputy director of the municipal bureau from the capital city. He came to the Criminal Police Academy this time to pick out a few good candidates. Although there were a few good candidates now, not being able to take Li Xiangdong away was a great regret for him.

Standing next to him, the deputy director of the Puhai District, Liu Hai, also didn't want to be outdone and handed Li Xiangdong a business card.

"Ha ha, Xiao Li, you have many choices. If you ever get tired of working in Huanghai City and want to go out and explore, remember to come to Puhai and find me. Puhai is an international metropolis, and working there can connect you with the international community. You'll have many opportunities to improve, and the conditions I offered before won't change. Whenever you decide, just give me a call."

Although Puhai's public security environment seems good, it's actually quite complex, especially given the deteriorating domestic security situation. As a city representing the country, Puhai has high standards for public security, so they need talents like Li Xiangdong.

This young man just graduated from the police academy and has already achieved a first-class merit. A newly graduated student who dares to engage in a gun battle with drug dealers—what else could he be but a good seedling?

Initially, Director Qi and Director Liu wanted Li Xiangdong mainly to win gold medals in domestic police competitions. But now that they have discovered his true abilities, they have developed a genuine appreciation for his talent.

Such a good seedling, wherever he goes, will grow into a towering tree. So they both want to take him in and make him their apprentice.

Unfortunately, this time Li Xiangdong didn't choose them but decided to stay in Huanghai City.

"Hey! Director Qi, Director Liu, you're being a bit too much. Xiao Li is now one of our Huanghai City Bureau people. You're trying to poach him right in front of me. Do you still respect me?"

Jing Nan, who had been standing aside, laughed and said. Qi Fei and Liu Hai exchanged glances and then laughed heartily.

"Thank you, Director Qi and Director Liu, for your kindness. If I ever get tired of Huanghai, I will definitely call you."

"Alright, let's make it a deal."

Li Xiangdong was being polite, but Qi Fei and Liu Hai didn't take it as such. Instead, they patted his shoulder earnestly and said so.

Li Xiangdong laughed and nodded, then followed Jing Nan to see these two big shots out of the police academy.

Three days after the graduation ceremony, Li Xiangdong reported to the police force.

The various police units of the Huanghai City Bureau were vying for him. Li Xiangdong was now a big star in the bureau.

The young man is talented and has excellent tactical skills. Who wouldn't want to recruit him into their team?

In just a few days, the heads of the major police units in the bureau had almost worn out the threshold of the bureau's top leader, Jing Nan, trying to get him.

"Old Zhu, what are you joking about? You want Xiao Li to join the traffic police? Isn't that a waste of his talent?"

On the morning Li Xiangdong reported to the bureau, the head of the traffic police, Zhu Qingsong, came early to Director Jing Nan's office to request him.

But before he could speak, he was interrupted by the head of the special police, Pei Changhua.

"Ha ha, that's true. Old Zhu, Xiao Li is a talent, and joining the traffic police would indeed be a waste. But even if he doesn't join the traffic police, joining the special police would also be a waste. How many cases do you handle in a year? And your main focus is different. Xiao Li definitely wouldn't want to go there."

The one who said this was the head of the economic crime investigation unit, Jin Tieshan. As soon as he spoke, Zhu Qingsong and Pei Changhua glared at him.

"Hey! Old Jin, even if Xiao Li doesn't want to join the traffic police or the special police, does he want to join your economic crime investigation unit? Think about it, your job is mostly sitting in the office and doing accounting. Xiao Li is naturally suited for carrying a gun. Would he be willing to sit in an office and do accounting for you?"

Zhu Qingsong had always been annoyed by Jin Tieshan, and his words made Jin Tieshan's eyes roll.

"Hey, hey, hey, what are you guys doing? Do you think this is a market? Even if you want Xiao Jin to go, you have to see if he wants to go, right? The narcotics squad is chasing me for people. What should I do? Should I split Xiao Li into pieces and give each of you a part?"

Jing Nan, seeing his subordinates fighting over Li Xiangdong, smiled. Li Xiangdong is a talent, but good steel must be used on the blade.

Li Xiangdong is a disciple that Hao Runtong looks after, and his father is also Jing Nan's classmate and comrade-in-arms. Such a child must be given special attention. So Jing Nan definitely won't let him go to the traffic police, the special police, or the economic crime investigation unit.

In the police force, there are two paths to rapid promotion: one is to work in political affairs, which requires connections, and the other is to work in criminal investigation. As long as you solve a few major cases, gain a reputation, and achieve merit, your career will naturally be smoother.

So Jing Nan plans to assign Li Xiangdong to the criminal investigation unit. Although it seems like a low starting point and is very tiring, it is a place where people are truly tested and trained.

With the final decision from the bureau's top leader, the heads of the various units stopped arguing. As soon as they left Jing Nan's office, the captain of the second criminal investigation unit, Wei Zhengming, walked in.

"Xiao Li is a talent. Train him well, but remember to keep him safe. Alright, that's it!"

Jing Nan's instructions were simple. Wei Zhengming nodded and left Jing Nan's office. He knew that the old captain was taking care of him.

There are undercurrents within the bureau. Director Wang of the provincial department and Director Jing have always been at odds. Deputy Director Lei is a trusted confidant of Director Wang. The old captain of the criminal investigation unit, Li, is on medical leave and is effectively retired. The new captain will be chosen between him and Wang Liming from the first unit. Recently, there have been rumors that Wang Liming is getting closer to Deputy Director Lei.

By assigning Li Xiangdong to him, Director Jing's intention is clear: he supports him!