Chapter 4065: Chapter 4084: You Messed with Them, So Leave Me Out of It!
"This time, you’ve really saved me a lot of trouble. If it weren’t for your intervention, I would have had no hope of recovering."
Zhang Zhongjiu left the prison, went home briefly, and then called Lin Chen.
Lin Chen said with a laugh, "It’s a small matter, no need to worry."
Zhang Zhongjiu’s mood was quite complex. Was this affair considered small?
Perhaps for Lin Chen it was, as it wasn’t his business, but for myself, it was anything but small; it was about my innocence and my future.
He had already heard from his aunt how Lin Chen and others managed to turn the tides. He had to admit admiration, Lin Chen and his team possessed various miraculous methods. Wang Yishan and others never knew who had actually handled them.
If this matter had been left to Zhang Zhongjiu, even with Wormhole Shift, it couldn’t have been as easy as Lin Chen made it. Perhaps he could have uncovered the truth, but it would have been hard for him to remain hidden.
"Thank you!"
Lin Chen chuckled, "You indeed should thank me, but it wasn’t for clearing your name; rather, it was my settling your rival. Even if the Wang Family tries their hardest to clear him, he’ll still have to make a round in prison. I suppose the He Family won’t be willing to have their daughter married to Wang Yishan now."
Zhang Zhongjiu felt rather embarrassed. He had always kept his personal matters to himself, yet now they were completely exposed to Lin Chen, which made him feel awkward.
After all, when it comes to emotions, compared to Lin Chen, Zhang Zhongjiu was like a rookie.
Look at Lin Chen with so many women around him, living harmoniously in mutual affection, while he couldn’t manage a single relationship.
Comparisons can kill, whether between people or things.
Lin Chen, knowing Zhang Zhongjiu’s serious nature, teased him a bit but quickly changed the topic.
"You take care of your tasks. If you need help, call me anytime. We’re just idling, after all."
Zhang Zhongjiu breathed a sigh of relief and nodded, "Once I’ve finished my tasks, I’ll treat you to dinner. We won’t stop until we’re drunk."
"Alright!"
Zhang Zhongjiu cleared his name and returned to his job.
The entire Inspection Bureau looked at Zhang Zhongjiu with a different perception, as everyone previously thought he was done for. After all, people died at his hands in plain sight, an undeniable fact.
Yet the situation truly flipped.
The suspect died, but the people behind the suspect were forcefully uncovered.
The traitors in the Inspection Bureau, the Second Young Master of the Wang Family...
In a short time, they were all caught, as the evidence chain was so clear and complete that they couldn’t even deny it.
Zhang Zhongjiu had experts backing him!
They effortlessly took down the Wang Family’s Second Young Master, and by the end, not even the Wang Family knew who had acted against them.
Based on Wang Yishan’s statement, the person was a beautiful woman. According to his description, surveillance footage was retrieved from near a club, confirming the woman’s existence, but no trace of her profile could be found.
She seemed to appear out of thin air and then disappear just as suddenly.
The Director of the Inspection Bureau summoned Zhang Zhongjiu once, gave him a few words of encouragement, and then casually asked who helped with the investigation.
Zhang Zhongjiu straightforwardly shared a pre-prepared reason.
"After I was arrested, someone contacted my aunt to ask if she wanted to save me. My aunt naturally wished to, and the person said they could help with the investigation but needed money."
"My aunt followed their request, gave them the funds, and soon a confession video appeared online. From start to finish, my aunt never saw the person..."
The Director stayed silent.
Did he believe it?
Not a single bit.
Why did the Director ask about this?
Others might not know Zhang Zhongjiu’s background, but he was clear about it. He knew the Zhang Family’s situation, which is why he chose Zhang Zhongjiu as a scapegoat.
If Zhang Zhongjiu truly went in, the Zhang Family might even need to thank him.
After the Huang Family incident, someone called him, saying if the matter wasn’t easy to investigate, they could just pin it on Zhang Zhongjiu.
The Director didn’t figure out the person’s identity, but after careful thought, it made sense, so he transferred Zhang Zhongjiu there to take up the issue.
He assigned Zhang Zhongjiu to the case, strictly by the rules. Because the matter was significant and the impact vile, solving it within a time limit was also fitting; he wasn’t worried about anyone tracing back to him.
Yet he ultimately felt uneasy.
Zhang Zhongjiu had such capable people backing him. If someday he targeted Zhang Zhongjiu, would he be the next one in a video confessing in tears?
Since nothing could be uncovered, so be it. But from now on, he would no longer deliberately target Zhang Zhongjiu, lest trouble find him.
Zhang Zhongjiu guessed why the Director asked him; he intentionally said such things to make the Director wary.
If you maliciously target me, this time it’s Wang Yishan; what if next time it’s you?
Perhaps not, but what if?
Do you want to take that gamble?
You’ve worked hard all your life, reached the Director’s position, and lost it inexplicably because you targeted a subordinate—wouldn’t that be unjust?
The Director was a smart man, and naturally wouldn’t risk it, as challenging me wouldn’t yield him any practical gain.
The Director pondered for two seconds, "No matter what, you were in charge of this case, and it was resolved cleanly; credit is still due to you."
"You were wronged earlier, it was an unexpected disaster. Previously, your application was submitted, I’ve approved it. Once you conclude the case thoroughly, you can go for further studies."
Zhang Zhongjiu’s eyes lit up, "Thank you, Director."
The Director smiled slightly, "It’s what you deserve. Once your strength recovers to Level 8 and you have more ability, you can undertake even greater responsibilities. Work hard."
Zhang Zhongjiu straightened his posture, "I will work even harder!"
The Director waved him off, "Okay, go busy yourself."
Zhang Zhongjiu left the Director’s office with a hint of a smile on the face.
Previously, when his realm fell, he stabilized it on Planet 49, re-entered cultivation, and recovered. But to regain Level 8 and above, he needed a critical potion.
This potion is strictly regulated by the official, unavailable in the market, which is why Zhang Zhongjiu stayed within the official circles, hoping to obtain the potion through official channels to restore his strength.
He had submitted an application earlier, but the Director kept blocking him, saying he hadn’t been around long enough to gain much credit; approving it would be deemed unfair.
Yet Zhang Zhongjiu didn’t expect to benefit from misfortune this time. Lin Chen and his team’s miraculous maneuvers caused the Director to be wary, concerned about trouble, so he yielded to appease him.
This was also the Director’s way of showing intention: "I’ve given you what you wanted; I’m not targeting you. You go against others, don’t go against me."
A fire ignited within Zhang Zhongjiu.
Once he obtained the potion, returned to Level 8, he would soon regain the Level 8 Peak, and would have the chance to break through to Level 9 again.
This time, he absolutely couldn’t—and wouldn’t—fail again!
