Urban Super Soldier King
Chapter 198 - 198 198 Looking for a Breakthrough

198: Chapter 198: Looking for a Breakthrough 198: Chapter 198: Looking for a Breakthrough Zhang Hongbo came back with Xiao Xuan and had no intention of leaving, and Xiang Yu did not insist.

He delegated some matters to Wu Jing and then let Wu Jing leave first.

Wu Jing belonged to the force Xiang Yu had arranged in the dark, and he did not want others to track him down.

“Big Brother Yu, I’m back.

Assign me a few brothers, I want to taste what it’s like to be a boss,” Zhang Hongbo said with a chuckle.

The golf clubs left by Sheng Wantao had now become Xiang Yu’s territory, and he had moved from the villa to live here.

The houses were more spacious and the conditions were better.

Now everyone sat together in the sun.

“You, a boss?

Stop joking around, who would follow you with your puny stature?” Tie Zhuzi said with a laugh.

“Who dares to defy me with Big Brother Yu here?

Big Brother Yu would kill them,” Zhang Hongbo said with his head held high, looking at Tie Zhuzi.

Tie Zhuzi just smiled and said no more; he knew Zhang Hongbo had a sharp tongue and that he was no match for Zhang Hongbo, even if there were two of him.

It was at this time that Xiang Yu said to Zhang Hongbo, “Follow Shi Jian and the others for the next few days.

They are running into some trouble right now, and you can just help.

Xiao Xuan will stay with me.”

Zhang Hongbo grimaced, clearly dissatisfied with the idea of following Shi Jian.

Seeing his reluctance, Shi Jian chuckled and said, “We’ve encountered some trouble lately; it’s a perfect chance for you to show your skills.”

After hearing this, Zhang Hongbo’s spirits lifted, and he patted his chest, saying, “Don’t worry.

As long as Zhang Hongbo is on it, there’s nothing I can’t do.”

Everyone knew he loved to boast, so they all laughed out loud.

Since it was rare for everyone to be together, they had lunch together that afternoon, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

Especially when Zhang Hongbo shared his experiences in picking up girls with Wu Jing—it was quite the story—everyone just laughed it off.

Ouyang Xiu wasn’t very familiar with these two youngsters and had been feeling blue lately, so he sat there in silence.

After the meal, everyone went about their business.

Xiang Yu asked Shi Jian and Ouyang Xiu to stay.

“How’s the investigation going?” Xiang Yu asked.

Ouyang Xiu just sighed without saying anything, a look of dejection in his eyes.

He felt a sense of powerlessness.

Shi Jian, however, frowned and said, “It’s a bit complicated.

According to our investigation, Ouyang Ke is very close to the city’s mayor, and it seems they have a relationship of mutual benefit.

The reason he has committed so many crimes and is still so arrogant is that he has this powerful backer.

Moreover, Director Wan Tianlin of the Public Security Bureau was promoted by the mayor and should belong to their faction.”

“What’s the situation with the head of the municipal committee?” Xiang Yu also felt a sense of pressure.

If dealing with some small-time thugs or mob bosses, Xiang Yu was fearless, but things became tricky once it involved these figures.

Especially with renowned businessmen who had extensive connections with government officials—if he moved against them, the government would undoubtedly investigate thoroughly.

Although Xiang Yu could deal with the likes of Yan Bin’s dark forces, facing someone like Ouyang Ke also gave him a headache.

“The secretary of the municipal party committee, Mo Aiguo, is newly transferred from another place and isn’t very familiar with the local situation.

However, it is said that he is decisive and tough,” Shi Jian said.

Xiang Yu nodded, understanding some of the basics.

Shi Jian talked more about the matters within the officialdom with Xiang Yu, and then left with Ouyang Xiu and Zhang Hongbo.

Xiang Yu sat there thinking for a while, then called over Tie Zhuzi and Xiao Xuan to prepare to go to the municipal committee, and Long Wu, without a word, joined them.

When they reached the entrance of the municipal committee, a guard stopped them.

“Do you have an appointment?” the stationed armed police officer asked them seriously.

“No,” Xiang Yu got out of the car and said.

He held great respect for the armed police on duty here, identifying a familiar sense of order in their presence.

“I’m sorry, I can’t let you in,” the armed police officer said.

Xiang Yu nodded his head without speaking and made no further attempt to enter.

Gazing at the towering government buildings in front of him, Xiang Yu felt somewhat lost in thought.

This place was the highest seat of authority in the city, a place where he knew untold darkness lurked.

With the city in current chaos, resembling a mess of porridge, violent killings and clashes were daily occurrences.

Meanwhile, those inside casually sat back, their days filled with thoughts of promotion and wealth.

Xiang Yu was deeply disappointed in them.

If only they could use their power rightly, showing more concern for the feelings of the common people, Xiang Yu wouldn’t have been assigned to this city to complete such a heaven-defying task.

“Brother Yu, what should we do?

Shall we just storm in?” Tie Zhuzi glanced at the armed police and said.

Tie Zhuzi didn’t conceal his voice; he spoke loudly enough for the armed police to hear, causing them to suddenly become alert.

They gripped their guns and kept a close watch on Xiang Yu and his group.

With a light smile, Xiang Yu then got back into the car.

In Tie Zhuzi’s mind, Xiang Yu was the only authority, and he wouldn’t listen to anyone else, no matter who they were.

Tie Zhuzi drove the car to a residential area, where they sat in the vehicle until five-thirty in the afternoon.

At that moment, Xiang Yu suddenly saw a middle-aged man cycling into the residential complex.

Xiang Yu quickly got out of the car and went up to meet him, while Tie Zhuzi and the others stayed in the car, waiting.

“Hello, may I have a word with you?” Xiang Yu asked the man.

The middle-aged man, of average height, had a stern face and a commanding presence.

Getting off his bicycle, the man looked Xiang Yu up and down and asked, “What is it about?”

The man’s speech carried an air of authority without the need for anger.

“There are some matters I’d like to discuss with you,” Xiang Yu said calmly, standing before him.

“Is it official business or personal?

If it’s official, come to my office tomorrow,” said the middle-aged man.

Then, he pushed his bicycle and continued to walk onward.

The middle-aged man was none other than Su Guangrui, the secretary of the political and legal committee.

He had a daughter named Su Linlin.

Xiang Yu had met her at the Public Security Bureau upon first arriving in the city; although the young lady was somewhat wilful and headstrong, she was still basically good-natured.

According to Shi Jian’s investigation, this man was very fair and unyieldingly impartial.

Although a municipal committee leader, his daughter still held a minor position in the Public Security Bureau.

He had not used his position for personal gain.

Moreover, he always cycled to work unless there were extremely important matters that necessitated the use of an official vehicle.

Such a person was considered an anomaly in the workplace.

Many ridiculed him, saying he didn’t understand how to use his power, squandering it instead, but he remained unmoved, steadfastly adhering to his own style.

This type of person was actually not popular, mainly because many who wished to curry favor through him were coldly rejected.

Xiang Yu had come to find him today precisely because he valued this trait.

He sought to make a breakthrough with him to penetrate the city leadership’s circle.

Although Xiang Yu was reluctant to associate with these people—with their myriad rules and their way of needing to ponder over every word—for the sake of the mission, he had no choice but to forge ahead…