novelraw Chapter 547: Conquer the deputy bureau, code people, ransack the house, there is a lot of work today
Chapter 547: Conquer the deputy bureau, code people, ransack the house, there is a lot of work today
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He pocketed his phone.
Hou Dehai's gaze toward Lu Ding now carried a newfound respect.
He wasn't originally from Great Han, but rather an immigrant.
He came to Great Han with his parents, obtained Great Han identification, but then his parents met with tragedy—killed by demons—and both passed away.
From that moment on, Hou Dehai harbored deep hatred toward demons.
As an orphan, he encountered many good people during his growth journey—whether it was that childhood friend who grew up with him,
the teacher who gave him food and supported his education, or his father-in-law and mother-in-law who fully supported him when he was just a junior investigator—all were educated people.
Although Hou Dehai's own education level was abysmal, that didn't prevent him from respecting educated individuals.
It was also because of his in-laws that he showed infinite tolerance toward his current wife.Now, even his highly educated childhood friend was praising Special Envoy Lu's words.
Hou Dehai instantly felt like he had met a kindred spirit!!!
These words were actually meant to evaluate him.
He silently straightened his chest.
The weight of words isn't fixed—different people speaking them naturally carries different significance.
It's like when you're unhappy drinking alone at a roadside stall, and an ordinary stranger comes to chat, saying you're talented.
You'd just laugh it off.
But if the boss of X company sat beside you and said you're talented...
Then...
Anyone would think, "He appreciates me, he actually appreciates me!!"
"And he wants me to work with him!!"
However, Hou Dehai didn't acknowledge the statement "Do you want to finish off Qian Jin?" just because of his respect for Lu Ding.
"Special Envoy Lu, I really don't know how to answer this topic, could we change to another one?"
Not knowing how to answer isn't the same as not answering—with these words spoken, Lu Ding already understood clearly.
And with this attitude.
Basically secured!
"Alright, let's change to another topic then."
Lu Ding spoke while pushing his hand forward: "Qian Jin only wants to advance forward, you Hou Dehai surely can't retreat backward, right?"
"Do you want to climb upward?"
Hou Dehai was momentarily speechless: "I..."
He did want to, how could he not, but he couldn't understand why such a good thing would fall into his lap.
Previously, that teacher had taught him that pies falling from the sky bring misfortune, not fortune.
Lu Ding also recognized this point.
He felt somewhat surprised inwardly—this guy was rough but had subtlety...
Indeed, strong players never have simple backgrounds.
But it didn't matter.
Sincerity is the ultimate weapon.
Lu Ding spoke seriously: "You don't need to overthink it, you're just a tool—I can openly admit that I'm using you!"
"The situation in New City is about to undergo changes, with everything needing rebuilding—what's lacking are capable people. I'll use your position to gather achievements, while you use my special envoy status to climb upward and redeem past mistakes."
"It just depends on whether you dare to gamble!!!"
Those who fight their way up from the bottom never lack courage and daring.
Previously, Hou Dehai might have been somewhat confused.
But now, he was clearer than anyone.
"When the cunning hare dies, the hound is boiled;
when the high-flying birds are gone, the good bow is stored away"—such possibilities definitely exist.
It all comes down to the word "gamble"!
Hou Dehai took a deep breath, his peripheral vision catching the red-headed document Fu Xinghe took from the briefcase.
Then he returned his gaze to see the special merit award medal on Lu Ding's chest.
He'd gamble!!!
"Special Envoy Lu, you've investigated my records, so you should know that everything I Hou Dehai have today was gained through gambling."
"Not once have I lost!!!"
"From now on, whatever you say goes—we'll do exactly as you command, completely at your disposal!!!"
He dropped to one knee, clasped fists, and raised them high above his head!!!
Make the clever confused, make the reckless clear-headed—and just like that, the matter was settled!
From now on, White Ridge 749 would become Lu Ding's absolute domain.
He would start from this place, using a point to break through the surface, and purge the entire New City!!
After all, acting alone would be too difficult.
But with White Ridge 749's assistance...
The lower-level investigators and bureau equipment could gather information, while the upper-level Hou Dehai and Qian Jin could bear the consequences of Lu Ding's lawless actions.
Like powerful individuals from other factions.
The middle-level Lu Ding could then develop steadily and rapidly, acting without restraint.
He hadn't reached full strength yet—once he did, changes would follow!
Qian Jin's outcome goes without saying—death!!!
As for Hou Dehai...
Hovering around the standard line, no major crimes, but not clean either—taking bribes, extorting, obstructing, he did them all.
But there was one thing...
Lu Ding still needed to ask.
Helping Hou Dehai up: "Deputy Bureau..."
"You can just call me Dehai."
Lu Ding changed his address: "Dehai, since you've shown your attitude, I should show mine too."
He pointed at the ruins of Thousand Gold Hotel behind him: "I came here this time specifically because of the deaths of those two investigators at Thousand Gold Hotel."
"Now I've confirmed that the Luo Family is involved in this matter, and White Ridge 749 is also implicated. If you..."
"No 'if' needed—I swear by my cultivation heart that I had nothing to do with the Thousand Gold Hotel incident."
No wonder he's a deputy bureau chief—daring to interrupt before Lu Ding even finished speaking.
Hou Dehai corrected himself: "Wait, that's not right—I am somewhat related. I knew about this situation, but I didn't intervene."
"It's not that I didn't want to intervene, but it wasn't my place. The Luo Family directly colluded with Qian Jin about the Thousand Gold Hotel matter—by the time I found out, they had already struck their deal with Qian Jin!"
"I don't know the specific details, but I do know the Luo Family gave Qian Jin many gifts."
"They didn't give me a single one!!!"
You could tell he was quite displeased—his voice even raised several pitches.
Perhaps feeling this statement was problematic.
Hou Dehai continued: "Even if they had given me gifts, if I accepted without knowing the specific circumstances, once I learned they were colluding with demons, I would have returned them!"
Lu Ding:.......
This guy...he...
Let's just say it's hard to evaluate.
But the credibility of these words was quite high, given Hou Dehai's records were there.
"Alright then, we'll discuss Qian Jin's matter later. First, gather your people."
"Gather them for what?"
Hou Dehai didn't quite understand.
Fu Xinghe explained for him: "To surround and suppress the Luo Family, of course."
"Right now? Don't we need to...need to..."
What they needed, he couldn't articulate immediately, since Lu Ding had told him they came specifically because of the two investigators' deaths.
Now that the Luo Family was confirmed.
They should indeed get to work.
But this was too fast.
Confirm immediately, act immediately—this...
Forget it, can't figure it out. Hou Dehai didn't understand, but he respected the decision—since he'd already declared his stance, they should just act now!!!
Anyway, he'd long been displeased with the Luo Family—if not for Qian Jin protecting them, he would have dealt with them long ago!
Now that he had the opportunity, he'd make them disappear completely!
He pulled out his phone and started gathering people.
From time to time, he glanced up at Lu Ding, then cautiously asked the nearby Fu Xinghe.
"May I ask..."
"My surname is Fu, Deputy Bureau can call me Secretary Fu, or Investigator Fu."
Investigator Fu? Assistant investigator?
That conflicts.
Hou Dehai immediately called out: "Secretary Fu, does Special Envoy Lu have any respectful titles? The kind that shows closeness."
"Yes, you can call him Brother Lu or Grand Duke Lu."
"Grand Duke?"
"Yes, Brother Lu's nickname is Corpse-Shattering Taishui."
Corpse-Shattering Taishui...this nickname sounded quite sinister.
But after Hou Dehai carefully considered it, he nodded silently: "Indeed, educated people are different—even their nicknames are so distinctive."
He walked over and immediately used a super-respectful address that showed both roughness and subtlety: "Grand Guardian, I've already gathered most of the people. Should I have them assemble here, or head directly over?"
That "Grand Guardian" address felt quite satisfying.
No wonder he survived in New City—coming out with it immediately, absolutely without any shame.
Lu Ding looked at Hou Dehai with satisfaction: "Head directly over."
"Understood!!!"
Hou Dehai sent the message.
[Bring your working gear—we've got major work today!]