Chapter 634: Chapter 387: Lu Dongsheng Ran Away!

“I apologized?”

“When did I apologize?”

“I said I was in a meeting, to let you all know I had a legitimate reason for being late…”

“How did it become evidence of an apology when it reached your lips?”

Director Guo Nu was so angry he felt it in his chest.

“Disorder.”

“The rhythm is destroyed.”

He knew that continuing this entanglement was pointless.

It would only lead to more frustration and humiliation.

Besides, Tang Fei had a point, the case was what mattered.

“Let’s see in the field!”

Director Guo Nu thought to himself.

He forcibly suppressed the rising irritability in his heart, looked at Tang Fei, and said, “I won’t pursue this matter, as the case takes precedence. If the case is handled well, it’ll be a feather in everyone’s cap. But if it falls through, none of us can explain ourselves to the higher-ups.”

After speaking, he turned to look at the young assistant Chen Huai and began issuing orders: “Gather the field operatives from sections one and two, along with the special squad, to come with me.”

“Yes, sections one and two and the special squad are assembled, awaiting leadership instructions,” Chen Huai reported.

People were already gathered, waiting in the parking lot.

If it wasn’t for the Director having his own little schemes, they might already be at the location.

“Depart, to the Department of Mechanical Engineering,” Director Guo Nu ordered.

“Yes.” Chen Huai immediately relayed the order.

Only then did Director Guo Nu regain the imposing presence and satisfaction of being the head of the Security Bureau.

He nodded at Tang Fei, saying, “Director Tang, you should follow too.”

After speaking, surrounded by many trusted aides, he walked outside.

“The sea can’t contain him!” someone from the Monitoring Bureau muttered quietly upon seeing Director Guo Nu’s antics.

Tang Fei glanced at Li Dezhu and said, “If I were the head of the Security Bureau, I could put on even more of a show.”

“Director, how could that be considered putting on a show? You would be fulfilling widespread hopes, exuding strong leadership, stunning everyone.”

“Cut out your flattering,” Tang Fei said curtly. “We should head out too.”

Shen Yan walked ahead of Tang Fei, softly reminding him, “The Security Bureau has deployed a lot of people. With so many on their side, will we even have a say?”

“What need is there for a say? We are here to assist the Security Bureau with their case. If the case is solved, they get the meat, we get the broth.”

“And if the case isn’t resolved?”

“They get reprimanded, we curse our bad luck.”

Shen Yan paused, then said, “That actually rhymes.”

“I’m actually a rapper.”

“That’s a low bar to clear,” Shen Yan sincerely commented.

“…”

When the Monitoring Bureau’s convoy arrived at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, the Security Bureau’s people had already surrounded the entrance.

This uncontrollably reminded Tang Fei of the Flame-Bathed Legion encircling the Monitoring Bureau, wishing there could be a Tang Fei heroically appearing to decapitate Director Guo Nu…

Unfortunately, the Department of Mechanical Engineering lacked a Tang Fei.

After some negotiations and showing a document jointly stamped by the Imperial Military Committee and the Monitoring Bureau, Director Guo Nu swaggered into the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

That easy to get in?

Tang Fei was puzzled but did not show it on his face.

“Follow along,” Tang Fei instructed his Monitoring Bureau colleagues.

Inside the building of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, a group approached.

Leading them was Li Ning, the Deputy Minister of Mechanical Engineering, who pointed at Director Guo Nu and his team, barking, “This is the Department of Mechanical Engineering. What are you doing here?”

He had already received a report from his subordinates that people from the Security Bureau had shown up.

“Who are you?”

“I am Li Ning, the Deputy Minister of Mechanical Engineering.”

“We are here to see Minister Dongsheng,” Director Guo Nu said.

Minister Lu Dongsheng was the Minister of Mechanical Engineering. Before any charges were laid against him, some degree of respect still had to be shown.

After all, his qualifications and rank were higher than his own.

And being a prominent member of the Lu Family…

If possible, he truly did not want to offend such a person, such an authoritative figure.

Unfortunately, he had no choice in the matter.

Of course, after this incident, it would be a deadly feud with the Lu Family, an irreconcilable enmity.

“Minister Lu is not here.”

“Not here? Where did he go?” Director Guo Nu asked urgently.

To wear down Tang Fei’s sharpness, he had indeed delayed a bit…

In case Lu Dongsheng really had escaped, Tang Fei would certainly blame him.

You see, I told you we needed to set off earlier, but your dawdling wasted the most valuable time for handling the case.

But how could Lu Dongsheng run?

A minister, and also the “Pillar of the Lu Family”… He ran? What will become of the Lu Family?

Can you even run from your own temple?

“How should I know?” Li Ning said discontentedly. “He’s my superior. How could I possibly control what he does?”

“What kind of attitude is that? Do you know that he has committed a crime? Are you trying to cover for him?”

“I’m telling you, his case is serious… If there are accomplices or those who knew and did not report… well, don’t blame us for being unsympathetic when the time comes…”

The Security Bureau excels in intimidation, coercion, and torture.

Once you sit in the interrogation chair and are injected with the Genetic Potion, it doesn’t matter if you’re a chaste heroine or a tough guy…

Everyone will kneel!

Now, he was using intimidation.

“Is there evidence?” Li Ning asked.

“What do you mean?”

“If there’s evidence, then arrest us. If not, get lost,” Li Ning said firmly.

Director Guo Nu’s face was as dark as water.

Just as his name suggested, he was truly angry.

Already frustrated in front of Tang Fei, now being insulted by Li Ning…

He didn’t want to hold back anymore.

The Security Bureau and the Monitoring Bureau had the power to overrule officials three levels above.

Which official wouldn’t fear being targeted by the Security Bureau and Monitoring Bureau?

Sometimes, before they even explained why they were there, the other party would wet their pants and confess everything.

He greatly enjoyed the pleasure that power brought, thus he couldn’t stand being underestimated and challenged.

Director Guo Nu’s eyes, fierce and gloomy, fixed on Li Ning as he sneered, “It seems you are a close confidant of Lu Dongsheng? You’re in this together… I have reason to suspect you are knowledgeable and involved in the cases associated with Lu Dongsheng…”

“Someone… seize him… and search their offices… don’t miss any clues…”

“Yes.” The agents of the Security Bureau charged forward like ferocious wolves and tigers.

Shen Yan looked towards Tang Fei with a clear message…

This action could lead to trouble.

Tang Fei frowned but still shook his head at him.

Heaven’s act, still tolerable.

One’s own act, resultant in ruin.

Let him run amok for now.

“You have no evidence, why arrest someone?”

“Let me go… let me go…”

“You are just a bunch of thugs… robbers…”

…

After Li Ning and those around him were taken away, Director Guo Nu looked at Tang Fei and said with a smile, “These guys won’t understand unless we apply tough measures. What does Director Tang think?”

“Director Guo is our leader, also the overall person in charge of the case… we all follow you. Whatever Director Guo says, we do. ”

After all, we wouldn’t do it ourselves.

“Director Tang has no objections, right?” Director Guo Nu smirked.

“Look at how Director Guo asks this question…” Tang Fei shrugged and said, “If I have any objections, I’ll include them in the report…”

“…”

The smile on Director Guo Nu’s face vanished instantly, his eyes cold and piercing as he turned to Tang Fei and asked, “Lu Dongsheng isn’t in his office, where could he be?”

“Well, I wouldn’t know,” Tang Fei said regretfully. “If only we had set off a bit earlier… we might have stopped him.”

“…”

Sure enough, Director Guo Nu knew he would bring this up.

“I trust someone will know,” Director Guo Nu said as if talking to himself but also seemingly to shut Tang Fei up.

Chen Huai soon came over, reporting, “Director, we found the office director of the minister. He said Lu Dongsheng took sick leave today… and has gone to Lu Ban Mountain to recuperate.”

“Lu Ban Mountain?” Director Guo Nu frowned deeply.

A single Lu Ban Mountain, filled by a hundred thousand army.

This was a well-known proverb under the stars.

With just the manpower from the Security Bureau, they couldn’t reach Lu Ban Mountain; and if they did, they wouldn’t come out unscathed.

Director Guo Nu knew the next steps were beyond his authority, so he slipped to a corner and dialed Shen Wuxiang’s number.

“Military Minister, Lu Dongsheng is not in the mechanical engineering department. The office director mentioned he took sick leave and went to Lu Ban Mountain for treatment.”

“Lu Ban Mountain?” Shen Wuxiang’s authoritative voice responded.

“Yes, Lu Ban Mountain.” Director Guo Nu stood tall.

“So what about Lu Ban Mountain? Isn’t it still part of the Empire’s territory? Aren’t the people of the Lu Family still citizens of the Empire?”

“Director Guo, lead your team to Lu Ban Mountain… I don’t care by what means, you must bring Lu Dongsheng back to cooperate with our investigation.”

“Yes, Military Minister,” Director Guo Nu responded loudly.

“Discuss more with Tang Fei… perhaps he can help you out…”

“Yes, Military Minister.”