I asked you to pursue a career, but you turned out to be a scumbag

"Xiao Zhang, do you have time? Let's chat." Liu Zhengde asked.

Zhang Hao immediately said, "Prosecutor Liu, you said it's my honor to listen to the leader's teachings."

Liu Zhengde said with a smile: "This is not something you, Zhang Hao, would say. When did you learn to flatter others?"

"Hehe, I'm sincere. Prosecutor Liu, would you like coffee or tea?" Zhang Hao asked.

Liu Zhengde refused and said, "Forget it, these things are for you young people to drink, I can drink this stuff."

Liu Zhengde raised the thermos in his hand.

Zhang Hao said with a smile: "When you reach middle age, you have no choice but to soak wolfberries in a thermos. Next time, I will take you to Dayizi to replenish your body with your own body!"

Liu Zhengde rolled his eyes: "I'm not that weak yet. Okay, let's talk about serious matters. You are now investigating the case of the uncle and nephew of the Shen family twenty years ago, right?"

When Zhang Hao heard Liu Zhengde mention this, the smile on his face faded and he said seriously, "Yes, Inspector Liu, do you have any instructions?"

"Let's end this case here!" said Liu Zhengde.

"Prosecutor Liu, who are you representing?" Zhang Hao asked.

Liu Zhengde had no intention of hiding it from Zhang Hao and directly admitted, "Ji Xiangrong, Chief Prosecutor Ji!"

Zhang Hao looked at Liu Zhengde. In his previous life, Liu Zhengde was still the deputy chief prosecutor of the procuratorate until his retirement, and he did not move up a step. He did not have much contact with him, so he did not know who he was.

So he asked, "Is Inspector Shen also from Ji Xiangrong's faction?"

Liu Zhengde had no intention of hiding it from Zhang Hao and said directly: "No, Prosecutor Shen is from the Provincial Prosecutor Ximen Can's side."

When Zhang Hao heard this, a strange look appeared on the corner of his mouth. Ximen Can was the Chief Prosecutor, and Ji Xiangrong was the Deputy Chief Prosecutor. They belonged to different factions. How could Liu Zhengde get along so well with Prosecutor Shen? He had thought that they were from the same faction.

Seeing Zhang Hao's expression, Liu Zhengde knew what Zhang Hao was thinking and said directly, "I know what you're thinking. Although we belong to different factions, I'm not very ambitious and don't want to be the Chief Prosecutor. There's no need to be at odds with Prosecutor Shen."

"As for why I chose to join the disciplinary inspection team, it's very simple. In the officialdom, those without factions are always the first to die."

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's drop this case. You can raise any requests you have."

Zhang Hao asked curiously, "Prosecutor Liu, are you offering benefits to everyone who investigates this case?"

Liu Zhengde shook his head and said, "Of course not. First of all, those who want to investigate will give up on their own initiative after knowing the interests involved. They won't be as stubborn as you."

"Secondly, you're different from them. You have supporters behind you. There's no need to confront them head-on over such a trivial matter."

Zhang Hao: "Any conditions are acceptable?"

"Of course, deputy section chief, or deputy director of the first department, it's all possible!" Liu Zhengde said calmly.

Zhang Hao nodded upon hearing this and said, "That sounds quite tempting, but I've just been officially promoted. Immediately going from a section clerk to a deputy section chief and then a deputy director, aren't you afraid of people gossiping about me?"

Liu Zhengde said calmly, "Is there anything strange about this? Although seniority is important in the officialdom, ability is even more important. Your current abilities are obvious to all. Don't you still want to go out and study? An exceptional promotion is also in line with the rules!"

Zhang Hao replied: "What if I choose to refuse?"

Liu Zhengde shook his head and said, "You are a smart person. I don't think you would make such a stupid decision. You have to understand that the Discipline Inspection Commissioner is now a department-level cadre. Even if he was wrong in this case, the impact on him would be minimal."

"Really? Then why is he stopping me now?" Zhang Hao asked with interest.

"The disciplinary inspection department doesn't want to add another stain on his resume!" said Liu Zhengde.

Zhang Hao nodded slightly: "I see, but I still choose to refuse."

Liu Zhengde was a little surprised, but he also felt that it was reasonable. Just like the previous murder case, when no one was willing to take on this hot potato, Zhang Hao actually took the initiative to take it on.

"Can you tell me why?" Liu Zhengde asked.

Zhang Hao thought for a moment and said, "Maybe it's for fairness and justice?"

“Fairness and justice?”

When Liu Zhengde heard this, a hint of sarcasm appeared on the corner of his mouth.

How does the word fairness sound?

It seemed a little ridiculous to him.

He has been a prosecutor for his entire life, perhaps initially for the sake of fairness, but after so many years of experience, he feels that the word fairness is so illusory.

Fairness will only occur when the social level, economic strength and personal connections of both parties are relatively equal.

Otherwise, there will be no real fairness and justice in this world.

Liu Zhengde said: "Zhang Hao, I think you should consider it. I am actually very optimistic about you."

"You have the ability and background. As long as you don't make any big mistakes, you will have a smooth career and rise to the top."

"The uncle and nephew of the Shen family have been imprisoned for twenty years and are about to be released. What's the point of talking about their injustice now?"

"But you're different. You still have a future and a career ahead of you. Do you think it's worth it to offend the disciplinary inspection department for two unrelated people?"

Zhang Hao could see that Liu Zhengde meant what he said.

But even after being reborn, I can’t even uphold the justice in my heart?

So what is the meaning of rebirth?

Zhang Hao said seriously: "Maybe it's not worth it, but someone has to speak out against this injustice, right?"

"Otherwise, if things continue like this, what will the world become?"

Seeing Zhang Hao's stubbornness, Liu Zhengde nodded and said, "Okay, since you've made up your mind, I won't say anything more. But I have one last thing to say: you will regret this."

Then he turned and left.

Not long after Liu Zhengde left, Shen Hongcai walked in.

"Did Old Liu come to see you just now?" Shen Hongcai asked.

Zhang Hao nodded.

"He told you on behalf of Ji Xiangrong that this matter has come to an end, right?"

Zhang Hao continued to nod: "He promised me that if I could give up, he would let me be promoted to deputy section chief and become deputy director of the first department."

Upon hearing this, Shen Hongcai revealed a hint of sarcasm. "Haha, you can promote whoever you want without even having to go through me, the Chief Prosecutor. Do you really think I don't exist? So, do you agree?"

"I refused."

Shen Hongcai was not surprised at all. After all, if Zhang Hao could agree to this so easily, he would not call him so late at night.

"How is the situation going? Are there any clues?" Shen Hongcai asked.

Zhang Hao nodded: "A little, but not much. We need to continue investigating."

Shen Hongcai nodded and said, "Okay, continue investigating. I'll support you from behind!"

"Yes, Prosecutor Shen,"

After Liu Zhengde left, he called Ji Xiangrong...