Chapter 92

Deputy Director Shan did not expect Director Wu to speak so harshly. Realizing the severity of the situation, he immediately put on a smile and said, "Director Wu, I was just joking with you. I'm about to retire, so what power do I have? I've always been in charge of logistics, so I just wanted to ask, where are you planning to move the people from Room 403? For how long? It's been empty for a while, hasn't it?"

"Since you can't manage it properly, I'll take over!" Director Wu was already in a bad mood. This matter could be seen as cleaning up after Deputy Director Shan, but he had been intercepted by Shan in public twice, and each time, Shan was not polite. As the top leader, he could not tolerate this any longer.

Deputy Director Shan was not angry. He smiled and said, "You are the top director, with so many responsibilities. The task of inspecting the alarm system can be left to me. I promise to handle it properly."

"There's no room for negotiation on this matter!" Director Wu turned away, ignoring Deputy Director Shan.

Deputy Director Shan finally couldn't hold back and said sarcastically, "Director Wu, this isn't like you! A young feng shui master has you so deceived. If this gets to the higher-ups, how will they see you? You should be clear that this is a police station, a place to uphold righteousness. If even you believe in this, won't the bureau be full of spirit mediums every day?"

Fang Tianfeng, who didn't want to argue with an older person, finally couldn't bear it any longer. He pointed to the main entrance of the police station and said, "Deputy Director Shan, you said I wouldn't be able to leave once I came in. If you dare to slander me again, do you think you'll be able to enter this door in the future?"

Deputy Director Shan sneered and said, "I believe it! You are a great master, Master Fang, and Director Wu listens to you in everything. How could I possibly be your match? Rest assured, I'll spread your good name, so all the police in the province will know that our bureau has hired a Master Fang to catch ghosts and save lives!"

Fang Tianfeng said in surprise, "Master Fang? Who is that? I am a fire safety consultant for An Yao Fire Protection Equipment Engineering Company. Director Wu invited me to inspect the fire safety equipment in the bureau. How could I be catching ghosts and saving lives?"

Deputy Director Shan suddenly burst out laughing, "Director Wu, I didn't expect your judgment to be so poor. The person you trust can come up with such a crude lie! Yesterday's incident has already spread. It was said that you had a meal with a con artist, and someone attacked the con artist, accidentally damaging your car. Now, this con artist is claiming to be a fire safety expert?"

Director Wu immediately recalled that during their casual conversation yesterday, President Shang had indeed mentioned hiring Fang Tianfeng, but Fang had refused. He then said sternly, "Deputy Director Shan, you must take responsibility for your words! Mr. Fang Tianfeng has extensive experience in handling fires. He is here to inspect the fire safety in the bureau!"

Deputy Director Shan, feeling confident of his victory, looked at the two with a cat-toying-with-a-mouse attitude and said with a smile, "Your performance is quite impressive. But how do you prove that Master Fang is a fire safety expert?"

Fang Tianfeng took out his phone and said, "President Shang of An Yao Fire Protection Equipment Engineering Company formally hired me yesterday. I'll have him vouch for me."

Deputy Director Shan immediately said, "I've heard of this company. Put it on speaker!"

"Sure, no problem." Fang Tianfeng put the call on speaker and called President Shang.

"Hello, is this President Shang? This is Fang Tianfeng. You hired me to be a consultant at your company yesterday. I was planning to report in the morning, but Director Wu didn't believe I had the necessary skills and insisted I come to the police station to inspect the fire equipment. I found some issues, but Deputy Director Shan doesn't believe I have the expertise. What should I do?"

President Shang was only stunned for half a second before laughing and saying, "I was wondering why you hadn't come. It turns out you were intercepted by Director Wu. Tell Director Wu and Deputy Director Shan that the 30,000 yuan monthly salary I offered you isn't for nothing. You have the skills! I've already prepared the contract and signed it. If anyone doesn't believe it, they can come and see."

"Thank you, President Shang, for clearing this up. I'll report to the company this afternoon." Fang Tianfeng looked at Deputy Director Shan.

Director Wu walked over and leaned close to Fang Tianfeng's phone and said, "President Shang, as the CEO of a fire protection company, you must take responsibility for your words."

"Of course! Our An Yao Fire Protection Equipment Engineering Company may not be large, but it is definitely in the top five in Yunhai City! No one in the industry can refute my words!"

"Thank you, President Shang, for clearing this up for Mr. Fang."

"I'm just telling the truth."

Director Wu glanced at Deputy Director Shan, whose smile was fading, and slowly but firmly said to President Shang, "Mr. Fang found a problem with the fire alarm equipment in the bureau. As the director of Changyun Branch, I formally request that your company send more professionals to conduct a comprehensive inspection of the fire equipment in the bureau. Do you have time?"

"I have time! Of course, I have time! Our company is in Changyun District. Please wait, and we'll be there right away! Since someone doesn't believe Mr. Fang, I'll bring the contract with me!"

Deputy Director Shan stood there, stunned. Director Wu had already shown his true colors. Whether Fang Tianfeng was an expert or not was no longer important; what mattered was whether the fire equipment had problems.

After hanging up, Fang Tianfeng looked at Deputy Director Shan with a faint look of pity and a hint of mockery on his lips.

"Director Wu, I told you yesterday that if you don't seek death, you won't die. But some people just don't understand this simple truth!"

Director Wu nodded and then said seriously, "This time, we must investigate thoroughly! We must have zero tolerance for corruption within the police system!"

Deputy Director Shan finally realized that Director Wu had been targeting him from the beginning. His own sensitivity had forced Director Wu to reveal his hand.

Deputy Director Shan immediately pleaded, "Director Wu, I will self-criticize. I was blinded and shouldn't have believed and spread rumors. This person is definitely Mr. Fang, not the rumored Master Fang."

Director Wu sneered and said, "No need. You must trust the organization. If you have no issues, the organization will clear your name. If you have embezzled, the disciplinary committee will not turn a blind eye! Master Fang, I'll see you out."

At this moment, Director Wu deliberately called him "Master Fang," showing his confidence. But Deputy Director Shan didn't dare to say a word and stood there, dazed.

"Take me directly to the provincial hospital."

Director Wu's eyes lit up. He knew that Elder He was staying there and immediately smiled, "Sure."

The two left Deputy Director Shan behind and walked to the parking lot.

Deputy Director Shan stood there for a long time, watching their backs and gritting his teeth, "I've been through so many storms. I won't be defeated by a mere kid! This matter isn't over!"

On the way to the provincial hospital, Fang Tianfeng called Master Cui and told him to go to the provincial hospital.

At 10:15, Fang Tianfeng and Director Wu arrived at the provincial hospital.

Director Wu got out of the car and smiled, "Since we're here, I'll go up to see Elder He. Whether he sees me or not, I should at least show my respect. What should I bring?"

"Nothing, just come with me." Fang Tianfeng said.

"Really, nothing?" Director Wu was a bit worried. Although the He family didn't lack anything, going empty-handed would not be well-received.

"Don't worry." Fang Tianfeng said.

Fang Tianfeng had never brought anything when visiting Elder He.

Director Wu was still uneasy and insisted on buying some fruit nearby before entering the hospital building.

Turning the corner and arriving at the ward, He Changxiong saw that Fang Tianfeng was still empty-handed, while Director Wu was carrying a lot of things, and laughed.

"Director Wu, take a seat. You're the one who's considerate. Look at Tianfeng, he always comes empty-handed and eats everything in sight. He's almost taking things home." He Changxiong said with a smile.

Director Wu remained calm on the surface, but his heart was in turmoil. He knew that Fang Tianfeng and He Changxiong had a good relationship, but he never expected it to be this close. Even the other members of the He family might not be as close to He Changxiong.

The three chatted for a while, and when the topic turned to Deputy Director Shan, Director Wu said helplessly, "Actually, I have no grudge against Old Shan. Even though I knew he had taken kickbacks and used substandard alarm equipment, I didn't want to pursue it further. After all, I'm about to be promoted and need to consider the bigger picture. But he insisted on pursuing Master Fang's responsibility, acting like a mad dog. I had no choice but to handle it officially."

He Changxiong's expression was slightly odd.

"Tianfeng, I suggest you be more low-key." He Changxiong said.

"Huh? What's wrong with me?" Fang Tianfeng asked in surprise.

He Changxiong coughed lightly and said, "Haven't you noticed that you've become a nemesis of officials and a threat to the police?"

"It seems you're right." Fang Tianfeng wiped a cold sweat from his forehead.

A police officer, two police captains, and a vice mayor and police chief had already fallen before Fang Tianfeng. A deputy brigade commander was almost down, and a deputy branch director was about to fall. Now, a fisheries office director was waving at him, inviting his downfall.

Fang Tianfeng thought for a moment and immediately said, "No! Song Shijie knew me, and he's about to be promoted. Director Wu knows me, and he's also about to be promoted. They are both police! Changxiong, everything has two sides! I am clearly a star of good fortune for officials and a mentor for the police!"

He Changxiong laughed and said, "I forgot that point. Yes, you are both a star of misfortune and a star of good fortune."

"I am definitely a star of good fortune!" Fang Tianfeng gave He Changxiong a glare, not feeling like he was a star of misfortune at all.

He Changxiong glanced at the time and said, "Director Wu, Tianfeng and I have some things to discuss. You can leave now."

"Alright, please convey my regards to Elder He. Goodbye." Director Wu smiled and left, feeling satisfied just to have a few words with He Changxiong.

After Director Wu left, Fang Tianfeng entered the ward and continued to treat Elder He, but this time he reserved some of his energy in case of an emergency.

After the treatment, Fang Tianfeng rested in the family room and then contacted Xia Xiaoyu.

"Are you taking a break at noon today?"

"Yes! Tian Tian said you're going shopping together, right?"

"Right. I'm also at the provincial hospital. Let's go back to Chang'an Garden together."

"Okay. I'll pay you back."

"What money?"

"The medicine you bought that day."

Fang Tianfeng immediately remembered that day and the shy look on Xia Xiaoyu's face, as well as the place he had pressed with his thumb, making him feel hot inside.

"Contact me when you're off work, and I'll pick you up."

"Okay."

Neither of them felt comfortable saying more.

Fang Tianfeng sat inside, browsing the internet on his phone.

The class group and WeChat group were still as lively as ever. Fang Tianfeng observed and listened but never participated, even when someone mentioned him. The only regret was that Qiao Ting never appeared.

At noon, Xia Xiaoyu contacted him, and they met at the parking lot entrance.