Above the Galaxy
Chapter 440 - 279: Offering My Knee! _2

Chapter 440: Chapter 279: Offering My Knee! _2

Yan Wenli took the towel handed to him by the secretary and wiped his hands, then stepped forward, pulling Tang Fei to sit down on the sofa, and said, "Tang Fei, although this is our first meeting, I’ve long admired your reputation."

Tang Fei quickly stood up, his expression terrified, and said, "Director, you’re going to kill me with such praise."

"Sit down, sit down." Yan Wenli pulled Tang Fei back down and asked, "Tea or liquor?"

Drinking during work hours? This guy... is bold.

"I’ll follow the Director’s lead," Tang Fei said.

"Then let’s have a drink. Whiskey, gifted by the King," Yan Wenli personally picked up the bottle and poured a glass for himself and Tang Fei, then spoke, "I like to drink when I’m happy and also when I’m angry. Alcohol, you see, is best at expressing your emotions."

"It proves that the Director is a man of sentiment," Tang Fei flattered.

"Whether I am sentimental or not, it’s hard to say." Yan Wenli looked at Tang Fei and suddenly asked, "Everyone calls me Mad Dog, did you know that?"

"It’s reflected in the words you just wrote," Tang Fei responded, "Loyal to the King and country, serving the sovereign and the people, should indeed be considered a hero..."

"The Imperial Inspection Bureau exists to combat crime and clarify wickedness. Many people don’t understand and even think that the Director has touched their interests and offended their authority. This is completely understandable."

"Having ambitions inevitably leads to losses. Although the Director has lost the respect of a small number of criminals, he has gained the appreciation of the King and the support of the masses. Weighing the lesser and the greater, I believe the Director has already demonstrated and chosen through his actions."

Yan Wenli laughed heartily, pointing at Tang Fei and said to Zhong Jiayuan, "Director Zhong, having such a subordinate under you, do you feel the pressure?"

"When a subordinate is outstanding and develops well, it reflects the superior leadership of the Director. I only feel happy and respectful. Today I am his leader, but it might not be long before he is my leader."

"I dare not," Tang Fei said respectfully, "I still need to learn a lot from Mr. Zhong, and I ask for Mr. Zhong’s guidance as well."

"Why speak such polite words among ourselves?"

"Very well," Yan Wenli nodded and said, "Listening to Tang Fei’s words, I know he has a clear understanding of his identity and the purpose of his visit to the Inspection Bureau. There’s no need for further elaboration."

"The real battle is about to begin. Our Inspection Bureau is the sharp dagger, the sharp blade in the hand of the King. Anyone who dares to provoke the royal authority, harming the Empire, our Inspection Bureau will fight them to the death."

"Yes," Tang Fei said solemnly, "I am ready to serve at the Director’s command."

"I’ve called you here because there is indeed a case I want to hand over to you," Yan Wenli smiled at Tang Fei and said, "You are young and new here. You need to handle a few cases to establish your authority..."

"We can’t allow the old folks to gossip behind our backs saying ’a hairless mouth is unreliable.’"

Yan Wenli gestured with his hand, and the secretary presented a black folder.

Paperless operations are enforced in New Star, but some top-secret documents still use the most ancient method of reading and storage.

Yan Wenli took the folder, slapped it heavily on the desk without opening it, and directly handed it to Tang Fei, saying, "Take the case back and have a good look, find some leads."

"Yes," Tang Fei took over the folder, and said solemnly.

No matter what case was handed to him, he had to accept it unconditionally.

After all, this was also his purpose for infiltrating the Inspection Bureau.

Yan Wenli’s lean face smiled warmly, speaking in his distinct husky voice, "Captain Tang, this is your first case at the Inspection Bureau... with countless eyes watching, I hope you will give it your all, loyal to the King and country."

Tang Fei stood up to salute, saying, "Yes."

Yan Wenli lifted the glass in front of him and said, "Come, here’s to a triumphant beginning."

"Thank you, Director. I will definitely live up to your great expectations," Tang Fei bowed as his glass clinked with Yan Wenli’s, and then he downed it in one gulp.

After Tang Fei left, Zhong Jiayuan turned to Yan Wenli and said, "Director, giving him such a tricky case right from the start... can he handle it?"

Yan Wenli chuckled, looking at Zhong Jiayuan, and said, "What, feeling pity?"

"I dare not," Yan Wenli straightened his back, saying solemnly, "I’m just afraid he won’t withstand the fierce onslaught from the opposition and might mess up your big plans."

Yan Wenli looked at Zhong Jiayuan and said, "Do you know why I assigned him to Section Five?"

"I do not know."

"Because it was arranged by the King."

Zhong Jiayuan perked up, saying solemnly, "I am willing to serve the Director to my death."

Drums to hear the sound, listening to the words and voices.

Since the Director said it was the King’s special arrangement to place Tang Fei in Section Five, it meant the King was aware of his existence as the head of Section Five of the Inspection Bureau.

From the moment Tang Fei entered the game, his destiny was already bound to Tang Fei.

Since he couldn’t free himself, he decided to seize the opportunity and strive for better.

Who knows, maybe he could transform from a carp to a dragon?

"Hahaha, we all serve the King. Everyone says the Monitoring Bureau is mine alone, but this is the Empire’s Monitoring Bureau, the King’s Monitoring Bureau."

"I understand," Zhong Jiayuan voiced his stance, "I will fully cooperate with Tang Fei."

"Good. Go," Yan Wenli nodded and said, "I’m going to practice some calligraphy, I can’t really be as this kid says, unnatural and without time."

Zhong Jiayuan was secretly alarmed.

Everyone knew the Director of the Supervision Institute held grudges, but he hadn’t expected it to this extent.

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"Captain Tang, this is your office," Secretary Hua Juan said.

"Thank you, Secretary Hua," Tang Fei grinned.

"Don’t mention it." Hua Juan suddenly felt nervous, her heart pounding fiercely.

This new captain was unusually young, looking almost like her younger brother.

And also, excessively handsome...

Director Zhong was also handsome, but his was a rugged kind of handsome. Moreover, he always kept a stern face, heavily authoritative and not easily approachable.

This new, young, handsome captain also liked to smile...

Oh well, it has nothing to do with me.

Seeing Hua Juan standing at the door, staring and not speaking or leaving, Tang Fei asked, puzzled, "Secretary Hua, is there anything else?"

"Ah? No, nothing..." Hua Juan blushed, adjusted her black-framed glasses, and sheepishly said, "I was just... just wondering what Captain Tang would like to drink? Coffee? Or tea?"

"Do you have whiskey?" Tang Fei asked. "Whiskey?"

"We don’t have that," Hua Juan said. "The Monitoring Bureau has a policy, no drinking during work hours."

"How can the Director drink then?"

"..."

"Then just bring me some tea," Tang Fei said with a smile.

"Alright, alright..."

Hua Juan quickly ran out.

This madman...

Tang Fei watched her fleeing figure, shaking his head. It was better to cut off these young girls’ fantasies.

After all, he couldn’t let his handsomeness harm her.

As soon as Hua Juan left, Tang Fei closed the office door and then walked to the silvery white desk to sit down.

He didn’t know what material the office’s furniture was made of; it looked hard and cold, but sitting on it was not uncomfortable. It could even adjust to the most comfortable temperature for you.

Tang Fei opened the top-secret black folder on the desk. The first page read in bold red letters: "Mechanical Design Institute Inspection Case."

Tang Fei was stunned for a moment, then narrowed his eyes and smiled.

He had initially thought they would assign him cases related to the Shen Family, as it was said, to shoot the bird that leads the flock. If they were going to strike, they would start with the strongest family.

Unexpectedly, they assigned him to the Lu Family....

"It seems they still don’t fully trust me," Tang Fei muttered, "It’s time to offer my knees and a few heads from the Lu Family."

He remembered his good friend Gongshu Wuyu, wondering if he would be willing to lend a head for his use.