Special Forces Medic-Chapter 797 - 764: I Am Li Zhenghan

"With Director Ji’s capability, there should be no issues. Isn’t the investigation department supposed to handle such incidents?" Xiao Lin subtly freed himself from Ji Weihua’s hand resting on his thigh and stood up. "There’s a suspect interrogation overnight, and I hope to provide District Chief Yao with a response by tomorrow. So, I won’t accompany Director Ji any longer."

"Oh, alright, you’re busy."

After bidding farewell to Ji Weihua, Xiao Lin saw Xu Ming standing in front of his car at the entrance, seemingly deep in thought, with cigarette butts scattered around, completely unaware of Xiao Lin’s approach.

"Director Xu, being so relaxed and off-guard makes it easy for villains to attack."

"Ah, boss, I didn’t notice you coming out." Xu Ming dropped the half-burnt cigarette from his fingertips and crushed it under his toe.

"What were you thinking about? Being so defenseless." Xiao Lin didn’t say much more, after all, Xu Ming was nearly twenty years older than him, considered a senior figure, deserving of a certain level of respect.

"I saw Ji Weihua take a team up just now, called you but you didn’t pick up, so..."

"Oh, you were worried about my safety!" Xiao Lin chuckled. "Even for that reason, you can’t completely lower your guard. Our enemies are not ordinary, keeping alert at all times helps avoid unnecessary harm. Get in; we’re heading back to the office."

"Uh, boss, about Ye Zi..." Before Xiao Lin got into the car, Xu Ming stopped him.

"Why do you care so much about that girl?" Xiao Lin’s scrutinizing gaze was unwavering.

"It’s not about caring for her, but I made a promise to someone, so..." Xu Ming’s intention was based on a promise to an inn worker. If anything happened to Ye Zi, he would help as much as he could, otherwise, he would notify them to handle it themselves.

"Director Xu!" Xiao Lin closed the car door and leaned against the car. "Do you realize what you’re doing is illegal?"

"I..." Xu Ming hadn’t thought about that issue, he just wanted to gather more information to solve the case. "I didn’t think about it that much, and the innkeeper seems very suspicious."

"Let’s put it this way!" Xiao Lin handed Xu Ming a cigarette, without any intention of smoking himself. "The whole inn is problematic, including that worker you’re talking about. There are many things I can’t disclose to you, so unless there’s a clear directive, just focus on completing the tasks I assign. That’s the safest and most secure approach."

The words were domineering and uncomfortable, but Xu Ming knew Xiao Lin meant well for them. Ever since taking over the case, his instinct had detected it was far from simple; there was a fog in front of him. He sighed, "Boss, I know we are not capable, our skills and minds aren’t sharp, but since we’re working under you, even if it’s just for this case, I hope we understand what we’re ultimately doing and the kind of enemy we’re facing."

"Director Xu!" Xiao Lin was taken aback by Xu Ming’s sudden remarks.

"I know you’re trying to protect us by not letting us get too involved, but we all feel that rather than being protected, we’d prefer to be fully involved. Always doing half-baked jobs like this is unfulfilling."

"Director Xu, I’m very sorry, I never considered your feelings. I never thought you weren’t good partners, it’s just that this time the enemy is a dangerous individual I’ve been tracking for a long time, so..." Looking at Xu Ming’s expectant eyes, Xiao Lin couldn’t continue. "Get in the car, tonight will be a tough night, I’ll consider your request."

"Thank you, boss!" Feeling acknowledged by Xiao Lin, Xu Ming opened the car door and got in. Next to Master Shuai was Secretary Li, whom he had knocked out.

"How did it go?" Master Shuai inquired in the lowest possible volume with Xu Ming.

"Was it your idea?" Xiao Lin watched Master Shuai’s sneaky demeanor through the rearview mirror, finding it amusing. "I’ve already agreed to consider your suggestion."

"Oh, just consider, huh!" Master Shuai vented his frustration by punching the side where Secretary Li sat.

"It’s already great if he’s considering it, what more do you want?" Xu Ming habitually flicked Master Shuai on the head.

"I was wondering why Master Shuai was so obedient today, sitting quietly in the car, turns out you two were colluding against me!" Xiao Lin deliberately floored the accelerator, weaving through the traffic without showing any intention of slowing down.

"Boss, we’re wrong!" Master Shuai shook in the car, unable to find a grip, both hands pressed against the seats in front. "Please drive slower, the roads are crowded here."

"Hehe, if you don’t even have this much confidence, why talk about following me? This is life-threatening work, better just focus on your duties!" Xiao Lin gave Master Shuai a lesson with his actions, implying that if you can’t wholeheartedly trust your partner, then don’t attempt to undertake life-threatening missions together.

Once Xiao Lin finished speaking, it was clear there was no room for play. Master Shuai regretted his own mouth, always failing at crucial moments.

Secretary Li sat in a chair, front and back locked by wooden boards. The only space he could move was the little beneath him. Facing the three people before him, he hesitated for a long time before finally erupting. "It was you who knocked me out earlier, I will report you."

"Go ahead, I’m a cop, what crime do you plan to report me for?" Master Shuai rolled his eyes in annoyance. Xiao Lin sat between him and Xu Ming, in the interrogation room of the police station, Secretary Li looked exceptionally disheveled.

"This is illegal detention of a government official, I want to see my lawyer. I won’t answer any questions until he arrives."

"Ah, you really do put on quite the act as a secretary, but unfortunately, the real Secretary Li is lying in a hospital bed right now, whatever you act is just a knockoff." Xiao Lin tapped the freshly faxed document on the table with his fingers. "This is the identification proof sent over by Director Ji of the district police’s criminal investigation department. It confirms that District Chief Yao’s secretary is indeed in the hospital; do you have anything more to say?"

"What? Ji Weihua?" Secretary Li immediately erupted upon hearing this, but was restrained by the wooden board, falling heavily back into his seat. "I am Li Zhenghan, Yao Zheng’s secretary, that one’s the imposter."

"Oh!" Xiao Lin chuckled and shook his head. "How do you prove you’re Secretary Li? Based on our investigation, the hostess with you is a drug trafficker. Are you conspiring to use a government official’s name for crime?" Xiao Lin’s voice grew louder as he asked, ending with a forceful slap on the table as his right hand came down hard. (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for it with recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)