Invincible Copy System
Chapter Summary
If his soldiers hadn't wiped it down, Liu Ning wouldn't have even wanted to sit there. So Liu Ning didn't give this guy a chance to explain and told him to bring all the people on the list to court for separate trials to see just how disgusting the things they had done were. If you don't want to die, I really don't know what's wrong with you." Zhu Tianhua sensed that the old man was trying to protect someone; otherwise, he would never have said such things.
After waiting for about five minutes in the adjacent meeting room, Liu Ning glanced at the dust on the table. It had been at least a week since any meetings had been held there. According to the patrol station's regulations, everyone was required to come here every morning for a meeting to summarize the cases handled the previous day and receive the day's tasks—a necessary procedure. However, Liu Ning hadn't seen this. Instead, he saw a lot of dust. If his soldiers hadn't wiped it down, Liu Ning wouldn't have even wanted to sit there. When the patrol station chief appeared, he saw Liu Ning's soldiers wiping the table and felt a pang of regret. Even if it was just for show, they should have held meetings here more often. Unfortunately, no one usually came; he hadn't expected to run into such a tough opponent today.
"This gentleman is certainly very busy. I was ordered to investigate the Fusang Martial Arts School and was originally looking for some information here, but I didn't expect you to be in such high spirits. However, I would like to ask you a few questions. This is not your off-hours, and the room next door is not your private property. It was built by the Naval Headquarters to serve the people. But what has it become? It's not a place for conducting proper business. I believe you still remember what just happened. If I wanted to defeat you, even without any evidence, you would have to step down. Can you explain to me how you usually conduct your business? Also, I need you to bring me the people on the list. I have some questions for them."
Liu Ning had absolutely no liking for this guy. So many missing persons cases had occurred in his jurisdiction, and all he did was record them, ignoring the rest and even leaving it to the people to search for themselves. What ability could the people have? If they could find the missing persons, would they still be doing this kind of thing in his jurisdiction? Liu Ning really didn't know what was going on in his head. Given the current situation, he needed to understand this point. If he didn't, it was hard to say what would happen in the future. So Liu Ning didn't give this guy a chance to explain and told him to bring all the people on the list to court for separate trials to see just how disgusting the things they had done were.
The guy didn't know how to answer Liu Ning's question, so he nodded and bowed as he picked up the list and looked at it. There were about 300 people on it, and these 300 people were the ones in charge of the Fusang Martial Arts School. This guy was a seasoned veteran, having worked in such an organization for over 10 years. He naturally understood what Liu Ning wanted to investigate. If he didn't understand, he might be implicated in the whole affair, including his own and many others' affairs with the Fusang Martial Arts School. He understood this, but he was just an executor, following orders from above, so it didn't concern him much. However, if he could implicate all the people above, it would be a huge problem for him.
"Mr. Liu, this is a bit of a dilemma. As you know, it's currently working hours and all the people on the list are at their posts. Some work in this building, and I can summon them at any time. However, some work in their respective jurisdictions. If we insist on calling them over, it might be inappropriate. So, I hope Mr. Liu can consider calling them over after get off work. You see, there are about 3 million people in my jurisdiction. If we were to call them all back, it would be a huge disaster for the entire area. If someone causes any disturbance during this time, none of us can bear the responsibility. We can't just abandon our important work and stay here to be investigated by you, can we?"
These words didn't surprise Liu Ning, and even Zhu Tianhua, who was standing next to him, was dumbfounded. "You little brat, have you lost your mind? Do you even know who's standing in front of you? How dare you question someone like that? If you don't want to die, I really don't know what's wrong with you." Zhu Tianhua sensed that the old man was trying to protect someone; otherwise, he would never have said such things. Therefore, Zhu Tianhua also suspected that this might involve someone even higher up. But if that were the case, his father wouldn't be able to thoroughly investigate this matter. If his father were implicated, his reputation would be ruined.
"You have the nerve to talk back. If I didn't know you, I would really think you were a person who stood up for the people. I also understand what you meant by how you addressed me just now. You were just saying that I have no say in your affairs and that I'm a member of the military. But you're wrong now. Open your eyes and take a good look. I have already obtained the letter of authorization from the Prefect, and I am also a councilor of the City Hall. This matter should be handled by me both morally and logically. Now, can I take it as you not wanting to cooperate with me? If that's the case, I can dismiss you from your post at any time. Then we won't talk here. We'll find a better place to talk. The Ministry of the Interior should be a good place to talk. I believe you know the procedures there better than I do."
Liu Ning said coldly, "You're just a nobody, yet you speak with such veiled barbs. This is what Liu Ning can't stand right now. This guy is clearly saying that Liu Ning isn't qualified, not that he's trying to delay the matter."
"Councilor Liu, you've misunderstood. That's absolutely not what I meant. It's purely for the sake of the people in my jurisdiction. Those people have all sorts of things to do every day. According to our big data process, about one in every 150 people needs to contact us. If we were to recall all of them, approximately tens of thousands of people would be unable to contact us. If their lives were in danger, or if they had some difficult issues, who would they turn to for help? They should contact our patrol station, but all our patrol station staff are at headquarters for your investigation. That would increase the number of complaints we receive. Who would be responsible for that?"