Twin Dimension Yin-Yang Mirror: Attaining immortality through the martial path
Chapter 194 - 169: Taking Over with Strong Momentum, Advancing Alone

Chapter 194: Chapter 169: Taking Over with Strong Momentum, Advancing Alone

Tang Tang was not about to indulge the other party.

With a flip of her hands, two silver pistols landed in her palm, "Zhao Shiying, the Southern City Laboratory gene transformation case has been tirelessly tracked by our Third Group after investing a great deal of effort.

And just like that, you say you’re taking over without anything to show for it?"

"Ah... Miss Tang, how come I remember that you’ve already been promoted to the deputy commander of the Special Combat Squad and are no longer the leader of Special Warfare Team Three.

You should think of the bigger picture and not act on a whim."

Zhao Shiying, with an urbane push of his glasses, smiled gently, showing off his standard eight brilliant teeth, a glint of cold light passing through the depths of his eyes.

"Besides, even though your marksmanship is excellent, do you think you have the guts to shoot me? To think so highly of yourself."

He was confident.

Even though it was already the year 3089.

Theoretically, gender equality has been established for countless years now.

But, in the eyes of the elders in some large families, the chances of males inheriting the family business and carrying it forward are still much greater, without the troublesome issues that come with a daughter inheriting the family business.

If one is not careful, the family business might very well change its surname.

The ancestral legacy lost completely.

This was not about male superiority over female, but a pragmatic consideration.

It was a cultural concept that had been passed down from the ancient times of the Zhuxia Federation and was already etched deep in people’s bones, not something that could be changed by a few slogans.

Therefore, even though in the Southeast Province, the Tang Family and the Zhao Family were of the same caliber and prestige, and neither of them were immediate heirs, Zhao Shiying’s status was still somewhat more important than Tang Tang’s.

He was given more importance by the Zhao Family.

Even if his reputation was not good and he was assigned to work in Dongjiang, he could easily secure a position as deputy director of the Special Affairs Office.

Because he was responsible for public safety and management of special affairs, and held a rank higher than officials he met, when it came to meetings and banquets, his seating was right next to the commander of the Special Combat Squad, Wang Yulin.

Whereas Tang Tang’s status was far inferior.

Even starting her career, she wasn’t even a Police Security chief, only a police captain, promoted through her meritorious service to an inspector.

Everyone has their background, but the difference in their initial status shows the level of importance given by their families.

This was something known not just to Zhao Shiying but to Tang Tang herself as well.

Therefore, hearing the other party’s provocation, although she knew she shouldn’t get angry, she still got infuriated enough to raise her gun and aim, her brows inverted with fury.

"So full of yourself, seizing the credit; do you really think you’ve seen through me?"

She knew the amount of effort Zhou Ping’an had invested, his extensive investigations.

He even willingly risked huge dangers to eliminate all obstacles and take down this biological laboratory, wanting to destroy some of the inhumane experimental data within.

If Zhao Shiying were to step in and take control of everything at the base, not only would those materials probably not be destroyed, but their findings might also be repurposed, disguised, and used elsewhere.

Or perhaps they would start another laboratory.

Or hand them over to his family to continue the research.

Given the Zhao Family’s background and influence, perhaps no one would dare to investigate by then.

If it came to that, what would Zhou Ping’an think?

Would he feel very upset...

As Tang Tang thought of this, her fingers tightened on the trigger and her gaze became dangerous as she abruptly aimed the gun.

"Go on, shoot if you have the guts... As a woman, you should support your husband and teach your children, act like a woman. Who are you trying to frighten with this tigress act?"

Zhao Shiying laughed heartily.

A faint glint flashed across his glasses.

Tang Tang was completely provoked.

Suddenly, she felt a light tap on her arm and a voice near her ear: "Senior sister, you’ve fallen for his spiritual secret technique; put the gun away."

With the sound of Zhou Ping’an’s voice in her ear.

Tang Tang felt the irritation and anger in her heart dissipate like an ebbing tide, vanishing without a trace.

Her mind regained its calmness.

"I..."

She looked up, staring firmly at her own hands holding the pistols; she had actually been aiming not at Zhao Shiying, but at Zhou Ping’an, almost ready to fire...

"Junior brother."

Tang Tang took a deep breath, her face flushing.

She had managed to make a fool of herself under everyone’s gaze, cunningly manipulated by Zhao Shiying on the spot.

Spiritual secret techniques were unpredictable and indefensible.

No wonder, according to rumors, Zhao Shiying’s actions were especially despicable, always able to make his enemies or competitors, as if losing their minds, turn on each other.

Then he would lurk in the background, picking up the achievements, feeding on the corpses...

That’s how he got the nickname "Vulture."

Never did she expect he would take the initiative to strike at her first.

"Secretary Deng, would you check if Deputy Director Zhao’s credentials are complete, and where exactly the orders to take over the gene laboratory came from?"

Zhou Ping’an, expressionless, turned his head to look at the person beside him.

Deng Hongjiang came forward with a wry smile on his face.

He was the secretary of Councilman Sun’s campaign office and was generally authorized to handle many matters.

Although he wasn’t in a high position, he was extremely knowledgeable about the situation in Dongjiang.

At this moment, he could see at a glance.

What Zhao Shiying said was likely true.

He indeed seemed to have obtained high-level authorization, and without any surprises, it should have been a direct order from the Chairman’s office.

Just as expected.

Zhao Shiying pulled a paper from his breast pocket, unfolded it briskly, with its bright red characters exceptionally striking.

He flashed it in front of Deng Hongjiang.

Next to them, a few men and women dressed like reporters were capturing the entire scene with their cameras.

What does this mean?

Overtly undermining Councilman Sun’s authority?

Such a significant temporary decision, and my side wasn’t even notified.

And they brought journalists?

Is it intentional or unintentional?

Or is it that the speaker, along with several other council members, and even some influential figures from Dongjiang, are showing off their influence?

"It’s true."

"As long as it’s true," Zhou Ping’an said with a smile, nodding his head and then turning seriously to remind Deputy Director Zhao, "From what I know, this experimental base has been operated by Taihe’s Chen Family for a long time and might have many traps and gene-modified beasts. The danger level is extremely high..."

"This is not something for you, Third Group, to worry about anymore, Chief Zhou. You’d better worry about yourself. You won’t have many peaceful days left."

Zhao Shiying interrupted with a smile, waved his hand dismissively, and, along with seventeen Special Affairs Team Members, stepped into the experimental base.

After handing over their credentials for inspection, they issued their orders.

Soon, more than a hundred and twenty Field Guards shouted loudly, gathered their troops and equipment, and drove out of the city.

Their actions were highly efficient.

Obviously, they had already reached some sort of tacit agreement, or rather, consensus...

Was it arranged by the head of the Special Affairs Office and the senior field officials?

Or was it the speaker’s office’s directive?

Zhou Ping’an didn’t pay too much attention to these things; he just noticed them.

Just now, as the seventeen Special Affairs Team Members passed by, their obviously highly modified firearms seemed to deliberately and inadvertently aim at people on his side.

As if they were on guard against a sudden attack from him.

’Not many peaceful days left, huh?’ Zhou Ping’an thought pensively to himself.

The implication behind the other party’s words seemed to hint at something.

"They must have seen the video you released last night. They know that Taihe’s Chen Family has been destroyed, that Young Master Chen of the Chen Family, Chen Ziwen, died by your hand, and that even the base’s ace Gene Modifier has been blown up..." Tang Tang said with displeasure in her eyes.

This approach was clearly based on the knowledge that the base was now an empty shell, not only without its main operator, but also lacking any formidable protective forces, and thus an opportune time to squeeze a soft persimmon.

That’s why they were so eager to rush in and take all the advantages for themselves.

And to establish a great achievement.

"From this perspective, they have almost confirmed that the chairman of Taihe Pharmaceuticals, Chen Guangyuan, will not be coming back.

The news from Chen Ziwen about his old man going to The High Seas must be true."

Zhou Ping’an did not share Tang Tang’s anger.

He was even curious about Chen Guangyuan’s whereabouts.

As the owner of assets worth hundreds of billions, he shouldn’t give up so easily, right?

Simply relinquish all his properties and not seek revenge for the extermination of his family?

Zhou Ping’an didn’t think that was likely.

Leaning in close, he checked the live stream room and found that it was already in an uproar.

"Come see the detective who solves extermination cases, Zhou, King of Hell..."

"When Zhou, King of Hell appears, all ghosts step aside!"

"I’ve never seen him take a loss before. Today, I finally got to see it; he’s being suppressed so badly he doesn’t dare to let out a single fart. Suddenly, I feel a bit sorry for him."

"Where’s the knife, watch my forty-meter-long blade, chop away, what are you standing there for?"

"But come to think of it, my mighty Zhou, King of Hell, his credit being stolen by someone else, is really funny, haha..."

"Laugh it up, but do you dare to bet? I bet two spicy strips that Deputy Director Zhao from the Special Affairs Office might be in big trouble."

"What trouble could there be?

A higher-ranking official will crush you, as they are specially tasked with dealing with special affairs. Genetic modifications are actually within their jurisdiction too, and they’re very skilled in handling such matters."

...

Watching the viewers babbling all sorts of things,

Zhou Ping’an was irritated.

But he also found it amusing.

The irritation was because these idiots had just casually given him a nickname.

"Zhou, King of Hell," for goodness’ sake?

He was only twenty-two years old and hadn’t even found a wife yet.

With such an extremely ferocious reputation, which family’s matchmaker would dare to come knocking at his door?

If his mother saw this, she’d probably explode with anger.

"Should we really not pay it any heed? There might be a change in the situation..."

Tang Tang suppressed her anger, feeling a bit impatient, suddenly seeing the smile on Zhou Ping’an’s face.

She paused, puzzled as she asked.

After having worked together for so long and having partnered on many missions,

she knew Zhou Ping’an’s character all too well.

If there were an urgent situation, Zhou Ping’an would indeed be more aggressive than her. With strong action capabilities, it could be said that he truly moved with the swiftness of the wind and the ferocity of fire...

But if the matter were not serious, he would be completely at ease, exceedingly leisurely.

Now, could it be that kind of situation?

Then she looked at those members of the Third Group.

They were similarly composed, brimming with vitality and full of a fighting spirit but patient at the same time.

Standing in the field, organized in neat formation, they were like sturdy pines, unyielding to the gale.

Then she looked at the fifty Special Combat Squad members she had brought along for backup. It was clear that they were upstaged.

Looking around restlessly, they couldn’t muster much spirit.