Chapter 1147 - 1144: Respect and Admiration
The recent string of heinous cases in Jiangbei City has been solved, and no one is happier than Director Hu. At last, he can breathe a sigh of relief and finally give an explanation to the City Committee leaders.
After an all-night interrogation of the Maoshan Tao disciples captured by Lin Chuan, Director Hu took the case materials to Secretary Tang Yumeng's office first thing the next morning.
"Secretary Tang, I've got good news for you. The series of heinous murder cases has been solved," said Director Hu, unable to contain his excitement as he entered Tang Yumeng's office.
Tang Yumeng was also very pleased upon hearing this. The cases had a significant impact and posed a serious threat to social order. She immediately praised Director Hu highly.
Director Hu didn't dare take all the credit. After all, it was Lin Chuan who cracked the cases. He said, "Secretary Tang, the biggest credit for these cases being solved quickly goes to Lin Chuan."
Tang Yumeng wasn't surprised at all. If Lin Chuan couldn't solve these cases, there probably weren't many others who could.
"Where's Lin Chuan, by the way?" Tang Yumeng asked, looking at Director Hu.
Director Hu was momentarily stunned and said, "After Lin Chuan brought back a few people, I haven't seen him."
Tang Yumeng was a bit annoyed. This bastard, the cases are solved, and he doesn't even come and see me.
"Secretary Tang, here are the materials for those cases." Seeing Tang Yumeng's expression lost in thought, Director Hu quickly handed over the materials to her.
Tang Yumeng took the materials and began reading them carefully.
In the materials, Director Hu detailed how the Maoshan Tao disciples used the dead to create puppets and how they used these puppets to commit murders, all written clearly.
Having finished reading, Tang Yumeng frowned. These things seem a bit incredible. She looked up at Director Hu and said, "Director Hu, these materials should not be made public for now. As for the media, handle it as you see fit, but it's best not to mention anything about the Maoshan Tao or the puppets. Just say it's a criminal gang involved in murders."
The reason Tang Yumeng instructed Director Hu this way was justified. This is a harmonious society, and if all these truths were to be revealed, it would undoubtedly lead to negative social impacts.
Director Hu nodded and said, "Don't worry, Secretary Tang, I know what to do."
After reporting, Director Hu left Tang Yumeng's office, and Tang Yumeng picked up the phone on her desk to call Lin Chuan.
Twice she called Lin Chuan's phone, but no one answered, which only made Tang Yumeng more irritated. This bastard, not even answering my calls. When I see him, I will definitely give him a piece of my mind.
At that moment, Lin Chuan was with Feng Lingshan, dealing with the four puppet captives that were neither dead nor alive. They couldn't just leave them unattended.
Feng Lingshan suggested to Lin Chuan that since these puppets were already dead, they might as well cremate them and then bury the ashes in a deep pit.
Lin Chuan thought it made sense. So he called Zhang Wenhui, only to realize his phone was somehow set to silent, which was why he missed Tang Yumeng's calls.
After telling Zhang Wenhui the situation over the phone, Lin Chuan immediately called Tang Yumeng back.
Tang Yumeng, already a bit annoyed, answered Lin Chuan's call, her tone deliberately conveying her anger, "Lin Chuan, are you now not even answering my calls? Having a hard time picking up the phone?"
Lin Chuan quickly explained, "Yumeng, don't jump to conclusions. I was dealing with those puppets, and my phone was on silent, so I didn't hear your calls."
"Excuses," Tang Yumeng pouted over the phone. "I bet you were with that woman, deliberately avoiding my calls."
"That's an injustice, my dear wife! I was genuinely dealing with the puppet matter," Lin Chuan exclaimed over the phone.
Hearing Lin Chuan call her his dear wife, a rush of sweetness filled Tang Yumeng's heart. She spat at the phone and said, "Who's your wife? Shameless."
Lin Chuan chuckled over the phone and said, "I'm shameless, for sure, because you are indeed my one and only wife."
"You rascal, scoundrel," Tang Yumeng cursed over the phone and then added, "You better come back immediately."
Lin Chuan laughingly responded over the phone, "As you wish, my dear wife. Oops, I mean Secretary Tang. I'll be right back. But first, tell me whether I should head to your office or your house."
"Come to my office first. I have something to discuss with you," Tang Yumeng couldn't help but teasingly scold.
After hanging up, Lin Chuan didn't go directly to Tang Yumeng's office. Instead, he headed to the Huainan Road police station.
The two little ones were still at Song Xiaojia's office in the Huainan Road police station. It wasn't right to leave Song Xiaojia to take care of them indefinitely.
Since merging and dual cultivation with Lin Chuan, Song Xiaojia had received Lin Chuan's inner qi, and there had been some changes in her overall demeanor. While the earlier version of Song Xiaojia radiated youthful vitality, now she exuded a strong feminine allure and exuded an aura of boldness.
Of course, Song Xiaojia's transformations were credited to Lin Chuan and Feng Lingshan, not only enabling her to embark on the path of cultivation but also altering her overall image.
When Lin Chuan arrived at Song Xiaojia's office, she was busy organizing case materials. She glanced up at Lin Chuan and said, "You're here, Lin Chuan. Have a seat while I finish these files."
"Where are the two little ones?" Lin Chuan glanced at Song Xiaojia's office and didn't find the bag that held the two little ones, so he asked.
Song Xiaojia pursed her lips, raised her hand, and pointed under the desk, "There."
Lin Chuan walked over, pulled out the bag, and opened it, finding the two little ones fast asleep inside.
The two little snakes, Xiao Ling and Xiao Hei, were entwined with each other, sleeping soundly.
Lin Chuan didn't disturb the two little ones, picked up the bag, and said to Song Xiaojia, "Xiaojia, I have some matters to attend to, so I'm leaving first."
Song Xiaojia was taken aback and asked, "Where are you going?"
Lin Chuan replied, "Just some errands, I'll call you when I'm done."
After leaving the Huainan Road police station, Lin Chuan hailed a cab and went straight to the City Committee office building.
Getting out of the cab, Lin Chuan walked to the entrance of the City Committee and ran into the Song brothers.
Song Wen and Song Wu, upon seeing Lin Chuan, instead of avoiding him, approached him proactively.
"Lin Chuan," Song Wen said with a grateful smile, shaking Lin Chuan's hand, "Thank you for helping with my uncle's affairs."
Upon hearing about Song Ming's death, Lin Chuan immediately contacted Taozi in the United States to help the two Song brothers handle Song Ming's affairs.
"You two don't need to thank me; it's what I should do," Lin Chuan said with a humble smile.
Song Wu suddenly bowed to Lin Chuan, saying, "Lin Chuan, we brothers may have offended you in the past. I, Song Wu, apologize."
There were quite a few people at the City Committee entrance, all looking over at Lin Chuan.
Lin Chuan quickly helped Song Wu up, smiling, "Song Wu, no need for that, let bygones be bygones, let's not bring it up again."
Song Wu, teary-eyed, looked at Lin Chuan, saying, "From now on, my brother and I will follow you. You're our big brother; just say the word, and we'll do anything for you, even if it means going through fire."
Song Wen also said, "Song Wu, you're right. We'll follow this big brother."
Lin Chuan patted their shoulders, saying, "No need to be so formal. This big brother talk sounds like we're in some gang. Let's just be buddies from now on."
Song Wen said, "Big brother, it doesn't make much sense for us to stick around here at the City Committee. Can we work with you instead?"
Lin Chuan, being the head of Jvyi Gang, made this request feasible for Song Wen and Song Wu.
Lin Chuan thought about it, knowing Song Wen was telling the truth: with Song Ming gone, the brothers had lost their backing and couldn't achieve much or run wild anymore.
"Here's the deal, Sichuan University Group needs some manpower. If you two don't mind, you can go help out over there," Lin Chuan agreed for the sake of Song Ming.
Song Wen and Song Wu were overjoyed and were determined to follow Lin Chuan from that day on, contributing greatly to the future of Sichuan University Group.
In front of the Song brothers, Lin Chuan called Zhou Rui, the "Little Pepper," to arrange jobs for the two at Sichuan University Group.
The Song brothers were immensely grateful, almost moved to tears.
At this moment, Luo Guoqing, whom Lin Chuan hadn't seen in a while, also walked over, hearing the Song brothers had recognized Lin Chuan as their big brother, laughed heartily: "You two should have done this long ago. Following Lin Chuan, you'll only gain benefits. Opposing him will only bring endless suffering."
Luo Guoqing's words, though a bit exaggerated, weren't entirely untrue. Many who've followed Lin Chuan have straightened out their paths, while those who opposed him rarely met a good end.
The Song brothers had some matters to attend to and said their goodbyes to Lin Chuan and Luo Guoqing before leaving.
"Old Luo, I heard you've been promoted," Lin Chuan said to Luo Guoqing with a smile.
Luo Guoqing chuckled, "It's all thanks to you, brother. Are you free this afternoon? Let's have a drink."
Lin Chuan laughed, "I don't have as much free time as you. Let's skip the drinks, but I do need a favor."
Luo Guoqing responded heartily, "No need for formalities between us brothers. Just say what you need."
Lin Chuan said, "Xiao Xi will graduate in half a year. I want you to help her find a good job."
Luo Guoqing replied, "Is that all? I thought it was something big. Don't worry, I've got it covered."