Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge-Chapter 597: Astonishing Guess (4)_1

"It’s good that everything is fine. It finally stopped, or who knows what it would have turned into," Ji Fan sighed in relief.

"Officer Ji, do incidents like this mass brawl often happen in Beijing?" Shangguan You asked indifferently.

"Although fights have happened in the past, they were just minor scuffles or a few hooligans clashing, but there was never any bloodshed. Especially recently, every fight has resulted in bloodshed, and many incidents even occur during the day. Beijing is still relatively calm; I’ve heard it’s much worse in other places. Miss Shangguan, if possible, try to avoid going out at night, and don’t go out alone during the day either." Ji Fan’s voice clearly reached everyone’s ears.

Just then, someone said, "Officer Ji, please come with us to the Security Bureau to assist with the investigation."

"Alright, it’s my duty," Ji Fan nodded. Since even Director Duan had been taken away, he naturally couldn’t be exempt. He had heard that few who entered the Security Bureau ever came back out. However, looking at Shangguan You, he felt an unusual trust in her. She had just been standing at the front protecting them. Surely Shangguan You wouldn’t let him go in there only to never return.

"Grandfather Fang, Grandfather Luo, Uncle, if all the police officers are taken to the Security Bureau, who will handle public security for all of Beijing?"

"I know, girl. This Officer Ji is quite capable; let him handle the police station temporarily." Luo Xiao and Chief Fang quickly exchanged glances, and then Luo Xiao spoke with authority.

"Officer Ji, you’re quite capable. Work hard. Maintaining the public security of Beijing is up to you now. If you’re short-handed, you can make a request; the military can provide appropriate assistance. But you must also watch closely for anyone unusual. Detain them first, then interrogate them thoroughly. No matter what, you must ensure the safety of Beijing and its citizens," Shangguan Yu also nodded, patting Ji Fan on the shoulder. As the Secretary, he could handle these matters, especially since even those higher up had agreed.

Ji Fan’s mouth hung open in disbelief, scarcely believing what had just happened. With just a few words, he had been promoted! He was now in charge of the police station—didn’t that make him the Chief of Police?

"Work hard. If there’s anything you can’t handle, you can come to the Provincial Party Committee to find me," Shangguan Yu patted Ji Fan’s shoulder again. The person the girl vouched for naturally wouldn’t be a mistake. Besides, he felt reassured leaving matters in Ji Fan’s hands.

"Yes, Sir! I definitely won’t let you down!" Ji Fan said with excitement. Even the few people beside him looked at Shangguan You with eyes sparkling with admiration.

Even after Shangguan You and her group had left, and all those involved in the brawl had been taken away, Ji Fan still hadn’t quite processed everything.

"Chief, you’re the acting director now! Even Director Duan was taken to the Security Bureau, yet we’re still allowed to stay here."

"Chief, what exactly is Miss Shangguan’s identity? With just a few words, you got promoted!"

"Wait a minute... Provincial Party Committee? Could that person just now have been Secretary Shangguan Yu, the Provincial Party Committee Secretary?"

"No doubt about it. Otherwise, for a promotion like the Chief’s, that man wouldn’t have been the one to give the final word. Plus, he told the Chief to work hard and that he could go to the Provincial Party Committee if there were problems."

"This is fantastic! If we do well, we’ll have the Shangguan Family to thank—the Shangguan Family!"

Seeing everyone’s excited expressions, Ji Fan also snapped out of his own excitement. He understood that being spared from the Security Bureau and getting promoted was all thanks to Shangguan You. He was determined not to disappoint her and resolved to handle everything properly. "Alright, get people to clean up the scene. I don’t want any issues left for tomorrow."

"Yes, Chief."

「In Zijing City」

Four elders were gathered, their expressions grave. They watched international news and reviewed reports from their subordinates, their hearts growing increasingly heavy.

If even Beijing was like this, what about other places? The situation there must be even more severe. A storm was brewing, and these dangers were impossible to guard against effectively.

"Old Luo, I think your granddaughter is quite capable. Why not let her join the Security Bureau for a while?" Luo Xiao said slowly, breaking the heavy silence.

"Old Luo, my girl is only seventeen, a university freshman. She’s already taken a month off and needs to return to school," Shangguan Zhi furrowed his brow. Letting his girl join the Security Bureau? Impossible. If anything were to happen, wouldn’t she be the first one in danger?

"I also think it’s inappropriate for a seventeen-year-old girl to join the Security Bureau. Miss Shangguan isn’t an adult yet. Besides, we’re all older than her. Are we really going to entrust this matter to a mere girl?" Yu Zhibin added quietly. As the patriarch of the Shangguan Clan, his duty was to revitalize the family, not to involve its members in the Security Bureau, especially with unknown dangers afoot. Moreover, that girl was Zifeng’s betrothed—she couldn’t be sent into such a place.

"Does wisdom only come with age? Besides, special circumstances call for special measures. The capable should take on more responsibility," Luo Xiao chuckled.

"Yes, the capable should take on more. However, my girl lacks such capabilities. So, Old Luo, you mustn’t slacken on this primary matter. As for the Security Bureau, I believe it’s best to have personnel from the special department stationed there to conduct rigorous research. I hope you find their weakness soon," Shangguan Zhi nodded, remaining firm on his stance regarding Shangguan You.

Chief Fang sat in his chair with a dignified air, listening to the other three men debate.

One of them said, "Chief, this situation has exceeded our expectations. I think we should ask those people from the other side for help; perhaps they have a solution?"

"That’s right, I agree. After all, that place is brimming with talent; they might indeed have a solution," another added.

A third voice chimed in, "Chief, if there’s no other way, we must try asking them."

"I understand. All of you go back and rest for now. We’ll discuss these matters further tomorrow," Chief Fang nodded. After seeing the three elders off, he finally leaned back in his chair, at that moment truly resembling a man in his sixties.

"Secretary Bai, confer with those people from the other side. Inform them about the recent events in Beijing and schedule a time for us to meet," Chief Fang said calmly.

"Yes, Chief. I’ll handle it immediately," Secretary Bai nodded and left the room.

In contrast to the worries of the high-level officials, Shangguan You returned to her room, locked the door, and then once again flashed into her space. The moment she entered, Spiritual Energy surged into her body, continuously and abundantly, gradually filling the six vast oceans within her.