Edge of the Apocalypse

Chapter 123: Chapter 115: The Ledger Storm

When Yu Dong heard Wang Dingbei single them out, his heart tightened slightly, but he didn’t rush to speak.

Xufeng, also poised, turned his head to look at Wang Dingbei.

"Officer Wang... are you talking to us?"

"Cut the act. From the moment I came out, the two of you have been staring holes through me, like you want to size me up a hundred times over. If you’re not here specifically for me, I’ll eat shit."

"We just thought it was interesting... Watching you handle so many unreasonable people was a real eye-opener..."

"Alright, alright, this is getting nowhere..." Wang Dingbei cut Xufeng off and turned directly to Yu Dong. "You’re the one in charge. You talk. What do you want from me?"

Yu Dong realized Wang Dingbei was just as sharp as he’d expected. He and Xufeng were just sitting there watching the show, yet the officer had locked right onto them and even pegged him as the leader...

’But this isn’t necessarily a bad thing right now.’

In fact, he’d been planning to make contact with Officer Wang anyway.

"Officer Wang, we are, in fact, here to see you about a special matter..."

"A special matter... Have you heard stories about me?"

"You could say that."

’If my past life counts.’

"Follow me. To my office."

Wang Dingbei led the way, and Yu Dong and Xufeng followed.

Wang Dingbei was a far cry from what Yu Dong had imagined. Not only was he disheveled, but he also had a roguish, almost unreliable air about him.

But his insight and ability to handle situations were absolutely top-notch.

Yu Dong felt like the man could see through any facade to a person’s true thoughts, then strike with lightning speed and lethal precision.

’This man would be an invaluable ally.’

Yu Dong was thinking about one thing.

’If I can get Wang Dingbei on my core team, won’t that secure everything?’

’The problem would be solved just like that.’

’But how can I get an officer as sharp as a hawk to work for me?’

Yu Dong felt that if he said just a few more sentences, he wouldn’t be able to hide the secret of his rebirth from the man.

Inside the office, Wang Dingbei stared at them as if he were interrogating a pair of criminals.

"Alright, spit it out. Why are you two skipping class on a Monday to come find me?"

"Uh... We heard about your reputation and made a special trip to come and meet you."

"Meet me? Interesting... Ever since I was transferred to this precinct, very few people have taken the initiative to come and meet me."

Yu Dong picked up on something in his tone.

"Officer Wang, were you with a different unit before? Criminal investigation?"

"Mm... Let’s not talk about that. Tell me why you wanted to meet me. You’d better tell the truth, or you’ll just make me waste time guessing..."

Seeing Yu Dong lost in thought, Xufeng spoke up.

"Officer Wang, let’s say we needed your full assistance—borrowing your wisdom and manpower, nothing illegal, of course—what would be your price?"

"If you’re in trouble, just say so. Since when do police ask citizens for money?"

As soon as he said that, Yu Dong and Xufeng’s eyes drifted to the thick envelopes on his desk. They were clearly stuffed with cash.

"Heh heh... It’s just a bit of cash. I don’t spend it myself. I just help... redistribute it reasonably..."

Just then, the female officer from before walked over. "Our Officer Wang donates that money to the orphanage every month in the precinct’s name, to help orphans with no one to care for them. He takes money from the pockets of people who have plenty but still try to ruthlessly squeeze more out of others, and donates it to those who are truly in need..."

Instantly, Yu Dong felt a little closer to Officer Wang.

At the same time, an idea suddenly struck Yu Dong.

"Officer Wang, let’s say... I have some leverage over a big shot. How would I go about getting the most benefit out of him? And don’t get me wrong. Just like you, I’d use those benefits to help the people who really need it."

This topic, however, did pique Wang Dingbei’s interest.

"A big shot... How big of a shot? Is the leverage you have on him fatal?"

"Extremely big. The kind of person who could stomp his foot and make all of Yanhai City shake... The leverage I have is his lifeline."

"Interesting. But for someone of that caliber, I’d advise you to give up on the idea of blackmailing him. It would put your life in extreme danger."

"Huh? Here in our own country... surely not?" Xufeng said, finding it hard to believe.

"When enough money is piled up... it can buy a life. If I were you two and had stumbled upon a secret like that... I’d hide it away and never let anyone know, just to avoid bringing a disaster down on my head."

Yu Dong felt a surge of frustration at his words.

’In his past life, some mysterious, unknown stalker had tailed him all the way into the apocalypse. That person had even ruined his plans and saved Lin Xiaojun’s life. And although Lin Xiaojun eventually killed the stalker, the gun he left behind ended up killing Yan Yikai...’

’People like that are such a pain.’

"Then what if I give this secret to you? Could you get the money out of him?"

Wang Dingbei roared with laughter. "You two kids are interesting, talking like this is all real. But if you really have information like that... I definitely wouldn’t let them go."

"Capital... if you’re afraid of it, it’s a monster. If you’re not afraid... it’s just a giant pot you can kick to make gold coins spill out."

"So, which one of you is going to tell me this secret? Let’s see if it’s actually worth anything."

Wang Dingbei’s mindset wasn’t rigid at all. On the contrary... it was rather unconventional, though it was the kind of approach that invited criticism and left openings for attack.

Yu Dong suspected this was why his career path hadn’t been smooth; his methods were just too unorthodox.

Xufeng now looked at Yu Dong, too. This was the first time he had ever heard him talk about having leverage on some big shot.

Yu Dong hesitated for a moment before looking at Wang Dingbei. "Officer Wang, can I trust you? This... is a really big deal. Are you sure you want in?"

"You’re piquing my interest more and more... What’s your name?"

"Yu Dong."

"Yu Tongxue, it’s useless for me to tell you whether I’m trustworthy. That’s for you to judge... But if you really have something good, why wouldn’t I want in?"

"Alright. I have a notebook that belongs to Yin Shuangyang. It contains shocking records of Shuangyang Group’s collusion with government officials over the years. A lot of powerful people, ones you wouldn’t even imagine, are in that notebook."

"Yin Shuangyang?!? The Yin Shuangyang? The boss of Shuangyang Group?"

"The very same."

Wang Dingbei, who had appeared completely relaxed until this moment, shot to his feet, his eyes flashing with unconcealed delight.

"Excellent! HAHAHAHA! You’re actually going after him! I knew you two were up to something! And sure enough... I finally dug it out of you!"

Yu Dong asked, puzzled, "Do you have a grudge against Yin Shuangyang?"

"Do you know why I was transferred from the criminal investigation division to become a beat cop in this district three years ago? The case I was handling back then was Shuangyang Group... Someone pulled strings to stop my investigation!"

"*Hiss*... So that’s what happened..."

This was an unexpected windfall for Yu Dong.

"You’ve officially piqued my interest. You’d better actually have what you say you have. Otherwise... Officer Wang is going to be very, very angry."

Yu Dong nodded. "How about we discuss it over dinner after you get off work tonight?"

"Deal, Yu Tongxue. You two look like you’ve got money... After dinner, you can treat me to a foot massage. My whole body’s been feeling stiff lately."

Yu Dong was speechless.

"Are there any other officers at this precinct named Wang?"

"There are a few. Why?"

"Nothing. I’ll just come back tomorrow and check... Maybe I got the wrong person."

’How did we end up talking about foot massages?!’

Yu Dong felt the idealized image he had of Officer Wang shattering into pieces.

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