Officialdom: The beautiful leader took me to the top

Li Dong knew that for someone like Zhang Biao, who had been involved in the underworld, to swear an oath to Lord Guan was a serious oath.

However, Li Dong's face remained expressionless; he simply nodded slightly and said, "Don't make any promises too easily. Let's do it first."

"Furthermore, an informant's identity is not a shield. Once it's leaked, the police won't recognize you, and I can't protect you either."

"When you go to see Dong Shou'an tomorrow, you have to act convincingly, making him feel that you have nowhere else to turn but to rely on him."

"You also need to make him wary of the leverage you have over him, so he won't dare to easily manipulate you."

Zhang Biao quickly agreed, his mind racing with calculations.

Li Dong slightly raised his eyes, his deep gaze sweeping over Zhang Biao, "Also, when you talk to Dong Shou'an, don't reveal everything. Just say you have something on him, but don't say what it is."

"As for meeting with Chairman Zhao, I'll arrange it for you then."

Zhang Biao memorized all of this, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his palms.

It wasn't fear, but rather excitement and nervousness.

He suddenly remembered something and asked cautiously, "Officer Li, about Pang Shibiao... should I avoid him for now?"

"He just dismissed me from my post, and he's probably still keeping an eye on me."

Li Dong didn't take any of this to heart. "What's wrong with keeping an eye on you?"

"The more you fight me to the death, the more Pang Shibiao will feel that I've pushed you to the limit, and he won't be in a hurry to make a move against you."

"He might even be watching from the sidelines, waiting for us to both suffer heavy losses so he can reap the benefits."

"In short, just do as I say, and I'll keep Pang Shibiao in check!"

Hearing Li Dong's confident tone, Zhang Biao's last bit of doubt dissipated.

I suddenly realized that I had made the right bet this time.

Li Dong may have seemingly pushed him into the eye of the storm, but in reality, he was arranging the safest way out for him: to rely on the police!

Li Dong concluded, "Alright, don't take too long."

"I have something to do later, let's talk another day."

Before Zhang Biao could turn and leave, Li Dong suddenly said, "Wait!"

Zhang Biao turned his head in confusion, "Officer Li, is there anything else you need to explain?"

Li Dong gestured with his lip, "How can you not perform the whole opera? What are you carrying around? Show it to me."

Zhang Biao broke out in a cold sweat, "Officer Li..."

He really didn't dare to take it; the homemade gun in his arms was used to scare Li Dong.

Now that we've already partnered with Li Dong, we naturally wouldn't dare to presume to teach him anything.

Li Dong didn't speak, he simply extended his hand.

Zhang Biao's cheeks flushed red instantly, then turned deathly pale.

He clutched one hand tightly to his chest, filled with deep regret.

His throat bobbed twice, his voice trembling undisguisedly, "Officer Li, this... was just a joke."

Li Dong's tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable authority: "Do I look like I'm joking with you?"

Zhang Biao dared not resist any longer. He hesitantly let go, slowly opened his shirt, and then pulled out a homemade musket that had been polished to a shine from his pocket.

The gun is rough, but it's clearly well-maintained, indicating that it's frequently carried around.

Zhang Biao didn't dare to look up, and handed over the homemade gun with both hands. "Officer Li, I was really wrong. I was just confused for a moment."

"I didn't dare to take it out before, I just wanted to make a good impression. Honestly, I had the desire but not the guts..."

Li Dong took the homemade gun with one hand, tapped the cold barrel with his fingertips, and found it to be quite heavy.

In terms of lethality, it's alright at close range.

At long distances, even shooting birds becomes a problem; at best, it's just something to scare people!

Li Dong lowered his voice and asked, "Trying to impress the police? Using this thing to impress them? I think you're asking for trouble!"

"If you had actually dared to pull this thing out in front of me just now, I guarantee that this day next year will be your death anniversary!"

Zhang Biao shuddered, cold sweat streaming down his face.

Li Dong fiddled with it briefly, then made a single movement with one hand.

With a click, the bullet was chambered!

Zhang Biao's nerves tensed instantly, "Brother Dong..."

Li Dong suddenly asked seriously, "Has this thing been involved in any deaths?"

Zhang Biao hurriedly shook his head vigorously, "No, no, absolutely not!"

"Officer Li, I wouldn't dare lie to you, it really isn't true!"

"This thing is just for scaring people, to intimidate those workers!"

"Don't laugh at me, I've never even opened it."

"As for human lives, that's even more impossible!"

"If I had been involved in any murders, I wouldn't dare come to you today..."

Li Dong stared at Zhang Biao's terrified face for a long time, scrutinizing Zhang Biao thoroughly.

It was as if they wanted to peel off his skin and pull out his soul!

Li Dong only slowly withdrew his gaze when Zhang Biao's legs began to tremble and he was about to lose his balance.

He believed that Zhang Biao wouldn't dare to lie to him!

Without any unnecessary movements, Li Dong pointed his gun upwards and pulled the trigger!

boom!

A muffled gunshot rang out in the night!

Because the distance was so close, the vibrations made people's ears ring!

The smell of gunpowder instantly filled the air, causing Zhang Biao to cough violently twice.

His legs buckled, and he ended up kneeling on the ground.

He never expected that Li Dong would dare to fire a gun, especially right here!

Ever since he bought this homemade gun, he's only ever thought about using it to scare people; he's never actually fired it.

Li Dong had only just gotten the hang of it when he pulled the trigger.

No wonder he's a ruthless man with blood on his hands; he's truly formidable!

Before Zhang Biao could react, Li Dong pulled the bolt and fired a second shot!

boom!

The smell of gunpowder grew stronger and took a while to dissipate.

Whether it was because of those two shots or not, Zhang Biao felt as if his courage had been shattered. When he looked at Li Dong again, he regarded him with the utmost reverence!

Li Dong looked down at him and said, "I can take these two shots at you, but if you were to fire them, you would be dead for sure!"

"I believe that with these two shots, you'll have something to say when you go back."

"Anyone who wants to mess with you will have to think twice!"

"Also, I'll take this homemade gun for you. I'll file a report with the police for you later. Keeping it with you will only cause trouble sooner or later."

"If you really cause trouble, even I won't be able to protect you in the future."

Zhang Biao was still kneeling on the ground. The two shots he had just been fired had left his calves numb, and his hands and feet were completely out of his control.

With Li Dong's help, he managed to stand up. "Thank you, Brother Dong, for showing mercy. Thank you, Brother Dong, for thinking of me!"

Li Dong waved his hand. "Alright, let's go."

"There was a gunshot over here. Someone will definitely come to check it out soon."

"When you get back, remember to work out your story carefully, and make sure you don't give yourself away!"

"If anyone asks about this gun, just say you threw it away!"

As Zhang Biao left, the night grew even darker.

The echoes of the two gunshots seemed to still linger in the air.

A few faint barks of dogs could be heard in the distance, but they quickly fell silent.

Li Dong also got into the car at the same time, wrapped up the homemade gun, and threw it directly into the trunk.

As the cars drove away, only a faint trace of gunpowder smoke remained at the scene!