Officialdom: The beautiful leader took me to the top

He received the news as soon as the police investigation began, something he would never have dared to imagine before!

With Li Dong's reassurance, Zhang Biao handled the situation with ease and held Li Dong in even higher esteem, exclaiming, "Brother Dong, you are incredibly insightful!"

“The police did come to see me just now, and they brought up the matter of you arresting me yesterday, both openly and subtly.”

"As you instructed, I have made all the arrangements perfectly, without a single flaw!"

Li Dong nodded. "What's the reaction from the mine?"

Zhang Biao dared not hide anything, "Dong Shouan just called me and asked me to come to his office. He seemed quite anxious, probably because he was terrified by this matter."

"I thought you were going to call, so I didn't rush off. I figured I'd give that bastard a break!"

Upon hearing this, Li Dong's lips curled into an expected smile. His voice remained calm, yet it carried a hint of confident shrewdness. "Yes, now that you're in the police's sights, Dong Shou'an certainly shouldn't be in a hurry!"

"But don't go too far, after all, we haven't reached the point of tearing each other apart yet."

"I'll have a smoke later, and if I'm free, I'll go over and talk to him."

"If I'm not mistaken, he probably wants to transfer you away from the mine!"

"They might be looking for another organization to place you, and they might even promise you the same position!"

Zhang Biao asked for instructions, "Brother Dong, what should I do next?"

Li Dong said, "Of course I can't agree to that. My purpose in helping you is to hope that you can stay at Guodong Mine."

"Only by staying at the mine can your role as an informant be effective."

"If he transfers you, how will you redeem yourself?"

Upon hearing the words "atone for one's crimes and perform meritorious service," Zhang Biao's face immediately turned serious. "But... Dong Shou'an is now extremely anxious."

"Given the shooting last night, he's definitely going to be very wary of me now. Even if I stay in the security department, he certainly won't entrust me with any important tasks..."

Li Dong said confidently, "Don't worry, I said I would show you the way, so you won't lose hope."

"Just wait patiently, and in less than half a day, you, the head of the security department, will be back at work!"

Zhang Biao was clearly surprised. "Back to work? That can't be, can it?"

"At this critical juncture, does Dong Shou'an still dare to protect me?"

It's no wonder Zhang Biao thought that way. If Dong Shou'an were truly so righteous, he would have stepped in to protect him yesterday.

Now he has become the target of public criticism, not only by the police station but also by the local police station.

Under such dual pressure, how could Dong Shouan possibly step forward?

We should be grateful if they don't kick us when we're down!

Li Dong sneered, "Of course Dong Shou'an wouldn't do that, but Pang Shibiao would!"

"With Mine Manager Pang speaking up, even if Dong Shou'an is unwilling, he wouldn't dare to do anything to you!"

Zhang Biao's mouth dropped open, clearly even more surprised. "Brother Dong... is this... possible?"

"You know the relationship between Dong Shouan and Pang Shibiao."

"Right now, I'm just a pawn in Dong Shou'an's hands. How could Zhang Shibiao possibly offer me help in my time of need?"

It's no wonder Zhang Biao thought that way. The reason he was dismissed from his position as section chief was because Pang Shibiao deliberately kept bringing up this matter in order to put Dong Shouan in his place.

Now that he has stumbled, it is the perfect time to get rid of him. How could Pang Shibiao possibly speak up for him?

Li Dong clearly didn't want to explain these things. "Don't ask me any more questions. Just do as I say."

"In short, since I was able to pull you down from the position of head of the security department, I can naturally help you get promoted."

"Just do as I say and don't have any other thoughts. I can guarantee that once the Guodong mining site matter is settled, you, Zhang Biao, will definitely be able to redeem yourself through meritorious service!"

Zhang Biao nodded vigorously. Li Dong's words were like a reassuring pill, suppressing all his doubts and anxieties.

Having followed Dong Shouan for so many years, I've become accustomed to sycophancy and opportunism.

But no one has ever been able to both plunge him into despair and give him a glimmer of hope like Li Dong!

Zhang Biao's voice had lost its usual arrogance, "Brother Dong, I believe you!"

"From this day forward, if you point east, I will not dare to go west; if you tell me to go up the mountain, I will never go down to the sea!"

"I will report any disturbance at the mine to you immediately. I will definitely strive to make a contribution and not let Brother Dong down!"

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Biao leaned back in his chair and let out a heavy sigh.

Once he had composed himself, he leisurely went to the mine office.

As expected, Dong Shouan's voice came from inside as soon as I knocked on the door.

Zhang Biao pushed open the door and came out, still with his usual expression, and said in a humble tone, "Director Dong, you wanted to see me?"

Signaling Zhang Biao to close the door, Dong Shou'an immediately asked impatiently, "Did the police contact you just now? Is this related to you?"

As he spoke, Dong Shouan stared into Zhang Biao's eyes, hoping to hear a negative answer from the other man.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Biao confessed directly, "That's right, I did it!"

"That bastard Li Dong! If it weren't for him yesterday, I wouldn't have been targeted by Pang Shibiao!"

"He attends the welcome banquet in style, while I'm left eating ashes from the bottom of the pot. Why should I?"

Even if we really stumble, I'll drag him down to hell with me!

Pang Shibiao was immediately enraged. "Zhang Biao, are you stupid? I told you yesterday not to cause trouble for Li Dong."

“Li Dong’s background is not simple. Since he has his eye on you, don’t make any rash moves. I will help you find a way and arrange a way out for you.”

"And what did you do? You couldn't even stand it for half a day, so you went to cause trouble for him, and you even used a gun!"

Is your head full of shit?

"Who is Li Dong? He's a policeman, and a rising star in the Tianzhou police force!"

"You're using a gun to cause him trouble; aren't you just handing him credit?"

Zhang Biao was not at all surprised by Dong Shou'an's barrage of insults.

In the past, he would have already begged for mercy, pleading with Dong Shou'an to spare his life.

But today, Zhang Biao wasn't flustered at all.

With Li Dong as his backer and Li Dong's get-out-of-jail-free card in his hand, what did he have to panic about?

However, the show still has to be performed.

Zhang Biao immediately changed his tune and said, "Director Dong, you can't blame me for this. It's just that my men can't swallow this insult!"

"Plus, the opportunity arose last night, and I happened to run into Li Dong. What bad luck Li Dong had, huh?"

"A golden opportunity presented itself, and I couldn't resist taking action."

"But I didn't intend to do anything to Li Dong at the time. I just wanted to give him a warning so he wouldn't be too arrogant!"

"But don't worry, I handled it cleanly and efficiently last night. I've already packed up that gun and it's vanished without a trace. Absolutely no one will be able to find it."

"So what if the police come looking for me? So what if Li Dong suspects me?"

"Without evidence, who dares to do anything to me?"