Officialdom: The beautiful leader took me to the top

Zhang Biao was truly terrified of Li Dong. Ever since Li Dong took him to the security department today, his status at the mine has plummeted.

Not only at the mine, but also within the security department, many people had their own ideas.

Especially today's welcome banquet prepared for Li Dong, he was originally entitled to sit at the table.

As it turned out, Dong Shouan didn't even inform him, clearly showing that he didn't want to offend Li Dong for his sake!

This also made Zhang Biao feel somewhat disheartened.

There was no absolute conflict of interest between him and Li Dong, let alone any mortal enmity.

The reason it fell into Li Dong's hands was to do things for Dong Shou'an, to suppress Li Dong's limelight, and to prevent Li Dong from doing bad things.

It's fair to say that if it weren't for Dong Shou'an, he wouldn't have even been at the forefront of offending Li Dong!

Unexpectedly, now that things have gone wrong, Dong Shou'an doesn't care whether he lives or dies!

And then there's Li Dong; the welcome banquet prepared for him today is indeed quite grand.

Not only did Chairman Zhao Hongbo attend in person, but even Mine Manager Pang Shibiao participated.

It is said that at the welcome banquet, two bigwigs from Guodong Mine vied to extend olive branches to Li Dong.

After the news spread, Li Dong's reputation at the mine soared to the top.

Zhang Biao, on the other hand, plummeted in popularity!

Everyone knew that Zhang Biao was doomed this time.

Zhang Biao is a rising star in the police force that both Zhao Hongbo and Pang Shibiao are vying for. How can he expect to have a good ending if he goes against them?

Furthermore, in an attempt to curry favor with Li Dong, Pang Shibiao publicly brought up the conflict between him and Li Dong.

They even stripped him of his section chief position in front of everyone and threatened to bring him to justice!

Although Zhang Biao had done a lot for Pang Shibiao over the years, there was Dong Shou'an in between.

Many things were accomplished, and Dong Shouan took all the benefits and profits.

In other words, although he was the one who rushed to the front to fight for Pang Shibiao, he was not considered a confidant in Pang Shibiao's eyes at all. He was just a lackey under Dong Shouan, a lackey who only listened to Dong Shouan's orders!

During Pang Shibiao and Dong Shouan's honeymoon period, this lackey of his was able to have a smooth ride.

While not quite able to command the wind and rain, at the very least, one can get whatever wind or rain one desires.

Now that Dong Shouan's backer has fallen from power, Pang Shibiao is also preparing to kick Dong Shouan out.

As the head of the security department, he naturally became a thorn in Pang Shibiao's side.

Otherwise, Dong Shouan would not have sided with Zhao Hongbo.

The goal was to use Zhao Hongbo's power to avoid being marginalized and kicked out of the core of power at Guodong Mine.

However, Zhang Biao never expected that when gods fight, mortals suffer, and he himself would become the first pawn to be sacrificed!

He became the first innocent bystander caught in the crossfire when the city gate caught fire!

Dong Shouan has now found a new backer, Zhao Hongbo.

If he wants to save his life, he can only find a new powerful backer.

And this powerful backer is Li Dong!

Li Dong walked back slowly, looking down at the head of the security department who had been so aggressive just moments before but was now in a sorry state.

He kicked the machete that had fallen to the ground with his toe. The crisp sound of metal clashing made Zhang Biao shudder again.

Li Dong said directly, "Get up first!"

Zhang Biao stood up shakily, but dared not raise his head at all.

Li Dong said, "Zhang Biao, listen to me carefully."

"I dare to arrest you during the day and come here alone at night because I have my own confidence."

"And you? You yell so fiercely at me, what are you relying on?"

"Does he really think that just because he can do whatever he wants in the mine, he has the right to challenge me?"

"Remember this: the reason those people are afraid of you is not because you, as the section chief, wield so much power, nor because you are ruthless."

"It's because you have someone backing you up."

"With them backing you up, you, Zhang Biao, are still someone important."

"Without their backing, what do you have to fight me with?"

"The day you're no longer of any use, you'll be the first one pushed out to take the blame!"

Zhang Biao's face fell, "Dong..."

Before Zhang Biao could finish speaking, Li Dong gave him a cold look.

Zhang Biao immediately changed his tune, "Officer Li... I know I was wrong."

“I was blinded by greed before and was used as a pawn. I shouldn’t have opposed you.”

"It was all Dong Shou'an who forced me to do this. He said that your arrival at the mine would pose a threat to him."

"He told me I absolutely had to outshine you on your first day at work, or he would cut off my escape route."

"I have elderly parents to care for and young children to raise, so I really dare not offend Dong Shou'an."

As Zhang Biao spoke, he glanced at Li Dong.

Seeing that the other party remained silent, he quickly lowered his head and said, "Officer Li, you are very magnanimous."

"As long as you show me a way to survive, I will listen to you in everything from now on."

"If you tell me to go east, I will never go west. If Dong Shou'an makes any move, I will tell you immediately!"

Seeing the other party's eagerness to show loyalty, a cold glint flashed in Li Dong's eyes, but he did not expose him.

He knew all too well that Zhang Biao was a sycophant, a coward, and not a reliable person.

But right now at Guodong Mine, Pang Shibiao and Zhao Hongbo are locked in a fierce power struggle, with Dong Shouan wavering between the two sides.

By keeping Zhang Biao as a connection, he has gained another pawn!

Thinking of this, Li Dong coldly said, "A way out? Haven't I already shown you a way out?"

Zhang Biao looked completely bewildered. "Officer Li... I don't quite understand what you mean."

Li Dong said, "Coming to cause trouble for me today is your only way out!"

“Dong Shouan’s position in the mine is unstable now, and Pang Shibiao is thinking of kicking him out. I believe you can see that as well.”

"No matter who he wants to align himself with, he has to prove he still has the means, and you are his means now!"

"Whether it's Pang Shibiao or Zhao Hongbo, they certainly don't want me to have a monopoly in the mine."

"Even if they extend an olive branch to me now, they will surely create an opponent for me in the future."

"Rather than finding a formidable opponent, I would prefer that this opponent know me inside and out."

Zhang Biao finally understood, "Officer Li, you mean to say that this opponent is me?"

"But Pang Shibiao has already dismissed me from my post today, saying he will also bring me to justice."

"Dong Shou'an isn't protecting me either; it's obvious he's treating me like a pawn to be discarded..."

Li Dong reminded him, "Dong Shou'an didn't protect you before because you had no use to him."

"I've beaten you into submission, and I've also made you afraid of me."

"Why would he keep a toothless dog like you?"

"In other words, if you hadn't come looking for trouble with me today, Dong Shou'an would have definitely taken care of you."

"They will definitely find someone more capable to replace you!"

“But since you’ve come to cause me trouble today, I believe Dong Shou’an will keep you here for a while.”

"If he plays this trump card of yours, he will have no means to control me."

"So he won't touch you until he finds a suitable replacement."

"And you, at least, have bought yourself a little breathing space!"