Chapter 19 of 100

Chapter 19

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Nanjing Public Security Bureau.

Today seemed a bit different. Tang Long, who always worked on time and never left early, actually left at four o'clock, leaving many of his admiring officers puzzled.

Tang Long came to work in Nanjing twenty years ago.

Starting as a team leader, he was promoted to deputy director in three years and to director in eight years.

Ever since, he has been in charge of the public security system in Nanjing.

During his tenure, the security in Nanjing was widely praised. Moreover, he successfully solved several major national cases, making him well-known and respected by everyone.

Tang Long is also widely recognized as the next candidate for the provincial public security bureau director.

"Director, why are you going home so early today?" a female police officer asked with a smile.

"One of my brother's sons has come to Nanjing. I'm going to pick him up for dinner and help him settle in." Tang Long seemed quite happy, "I haven't seen my brother for years, and before I knew it, his son had already graduated from university."

"I've never heard of you having a brother?" the female officer was taken aback.

"Not a blood brother, but closer than a blood brother. You wouldn't understand; it was a difficult time." Tang Long thought of many things, and a warm look flashed in his eyes.

The female officer was somewhat surprised, knowing Tang Long's capabilities.

In the Nanjing Public Security Bureau, no one could match Tang Long's skills. Additionally, his observational abilities were top-notch. For cases that others found hard to solve, he could almost reconstruct the scene after just one look, and his sense of smell was particularly sharp, leading to the resolution of many murder cases.

"Director, I won't keep you any longer." The female officer left with the documents.

Tang Long nodded and drove out of the bureau.

"Old Chu."

"Yes."

"Has Xiao Wen arrived?"

"He has, he's at Jubaizhai. Speaking of which, I have something to tell you. It turns out that the nephew you mentioned is the same Su Wen who helped me find the jade pendant on the train. He's quite impressive." Old Chu thought for a moment.

"That's quite a coincidence." Tang Long also felt it was a remarkable coincidence.

"What's the matter? Are you calling to ask something?" Old Chu thought for a moment and asked.

"Actually, Su Wen just arrived in Nanjing, and he's not familiar with the place. I plan to have him stay at my house." Tang Long thought for a moment and decided to be honest.

Old Chu was secretly shocked.

Who was Tang Long? In Nanjing, his status was second only to the mayor, and he had a deep background with a bright future. A few days ago, when Tang Long asked him to help arrange a job, he thought it was just a favor. However, in the following days, Tang Long called every day to ask if Su Wen had arrived, which made him realize that something was unusual.

Today seemed to confirm Old Chu's suspicions even more.

Tang Long actually wanted Su Wen to stay at his house, which was more than just a simple act of kindness.

"What's the matter? Is there a problem?" Tang Long asked.

"No." Old Chu thought for a moment and said helplessly, "I've already arranged a place for Su Wen to stay, near Nanjing University. It's my old residence, and the environment is quite good."

"I see. I'll ask Su Wen for his opinion when the time comes." Tang Long didn't directly reject Old Chu, "Thank you, Old Chu. I'll pick up my daughter and be there soon."

"No trouble at all, it's my duty." Old Chu said.

He wasn't trying to flatter Tang Long; he owed him a great favor. Tang Long asked him to help arrange a job for Su Wen partly because of Su Wen's major and partly because of this favor.

At the entrance of Nanjing University.

"Dad, why are you so late?" a young girl complained.

If Su Wen were here, he would be incredibly surprised, as this young girl was the beautiful student he met on the bus.

As for the beautiful student's father, it was obvious that it was Tang Long.

"The traffic was bad, so I was delayed." Tang Long smiled, "Xiao Yao, don't just stand there. Get in the car. I still need to pick up Su Wen."

"Hmph, Su Wen, Su Wen, you talk about him more than your own daughter." Tang Xiaoyao was jealous, having heard Tang Long mention this name at least ten times in the past few days.

"Jealous?" Tang Long laughed, "When you meet Su Wen, don't act like a spoiled brat. Speaking of which, you two have a pre-arranged marriage. When I and his father were in the same trench, I accidentally promised you to him. If Su Wen really likes you, don't blame me."

"Dad, how can you do this!!! What kind of era is this, still arranging marriages for children?" Tang Xiaoyao pointed at Tang Long, both surprised and angry, "What if he's an ugly monster? Wouldn't you be harming your own daughter?"

"Don't worry, it was just a casual promise, and no one is forcing you. I'm telling you this so you don't bully Su Wen. He might be staying with us for a while." Tang Long smiled bitterly, knowing his daughter was somewhat spoiled and needed to be prepared.

"Staying with us?" Tang Xiaoyao pouted.

"Not necessarily. Old Chu has already arranged a place for him. However, since he's here, I want to show some hospitality. If he agrees, staying with us is also an option." Tang Long said.

"Fine, as long as he doesn't make me angry, he can stay wherever he wants. I won't care." Tang Xiaoyao got into the car, throwing her butterfly bag onto the back seat.

At the same time, a comical scene was unfolding at the Lingyin County Public Security Bureau.

"What did the doctor say?" Liu Yong asked.

"According to the doctor, the three blondes not only had dislocated bones but also disordered tendons and muscles. I investigated, and there are no more than a hundred martial arts experts in the country who can do this. So, Su Wen must have some martial arts skills."

"Unbelievable, a young man is actually a martial artist."

"Indeed, I was also surprised."

"What about the county magistrate? Is Li Huan still insisting on learning martial arts from Su Wen?"

"Most likely. Li Huan's fierce mother has already agreed. The county magistrate asked me to investigate Su Wen's background this morning, so he probably plans to have Li Huan follow Su Wen."

Liu Yong thought for a moment, "That's good. How is the investigation going?"

"We're waiting for the information."

The phone rang.

"Brother Fang, I've found the information you asked for, but..."

"What's wrong? Is there a problem with Su Wen's background?"

"Not with Su Wen's, but with his father's. We don't have the authority to access it."

"What?"

Liu Yong was also stunned.

"Su Wen's father, Su Donghe, has all his information marked as A-level top secret, and we don't have the authority to access it."

Surprised and frightened!

Liu Yong felt he was in deep trouble. Just investigating Su Wen's background led to such a shocking discovery. A-level top secret information can only be accessed by the central government and a few military regions, and their county-level bureau was far from qualified.

The key issue wasn't just this; A-level top secret indicated a very serious matter.

Su Wen's father was no ordinary person.

"Director, what should we do?"

Liu Yong took a deep breath and said, "We can't decide this anymore. Report everything to the county magistrate. If he still agrees to let Li Huan find Su Wen, it won't be our responsibility."

"Director, I'll go do it right away."

"No, I'll go myself this time."

...

The sun set, and it was five o'clock.

After signing a series of unequal treaties with Su Wen, Chu Fei was in a great mood.

"Wait another half an hour, and we'll go back." Chu Fei thought, "By then, my cousin should be off work. When you meet her, don't act like a pervert. Otherwise, I'll gouge out your eyes."

Su Wen was speechless. Did he look like a pervert?

Was his cousin that beautiful?

Just then, Tang Long arrived at the door.

Tang Xiaoyao happily jumped out of the car, putting her butterfly bag back on.

Tang Long looked at his daughter and said softly, "Be friendly to Su Wen. After picking him up, we can go home. Your mother should have dinner ready by now, and she made your favorite sweet and sour pork ribs."

Tang Xiaoyao was somewhat impatient, "Dad, it's our first meeting. How can I be friendly? I'll try not to talk. But to be honest, Mom hasn't cooked for a long time, so Su Wen must be quite important."

As they spoke, they were about to enter Jubaizhai.

Tang Long's phone rang.

"Director, we have a major update. The suspect in the 612 mass murder case has appeared."

"The jewel heist killer?"

"Yes, a citizen just spotted the suspect in Kaifeng. We have a plan to arrest him, and if everything goes well, we can put the suspect in jail today."

"Wait, I'm on my way."

"Director, aren't you...?"

"I'll put my personal matters aside. This suspect is different. If I'm not mistaken, he's a martial artist. You might not be able to catch him without my help."

"Director, we'll wait for you to make the arrest."

"The suspect has finally appeared, and we can't wait. Go to Kaifeng first, and I'll be there soon. We'll meet at the entrance of Kaifeng and take him down together."

"Yes, Director!"

Tang Long hung up and took a deep breath, "Xiao Yao, you heard that. Dad has to go catch a suspect, so I can't pick up Su Wen. We're already at Jubaizhai. Take Su Wen to our house, and I'll come back as soon as possible."

"Dad!"

"What? You're old enough; can't you handle this? Su Wen is my brother's son, and you're my daughter. It's reasonable for you to pick him up for me."

"Dad, I understand. I'll make sure to bring Su Wen to our house." Tang Xiaoyao clenched her fist, making a promise, "But you must be careful. The suspect is a killer and could harm anyone."

"Don't you trust your dad? I'm the best." Tang Long patted Tang Xiaoyao's head, "Go inside. Your task today is to bring Su Wen to our house for dinner and convince him to stay with us."

"Mission accomplished." Tang Xiaoyao saluted with a smile.

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