The motorcade traveled unimpeded, and as it passed the intersection, the nearby people and vehicles could only stand still and wait. Yang Xiao could clearly perceive the envy, respect, and even awe that these people subconsciously displayed when looking at his special vehicle.
Originally, he could see it even more clearly, but it was not possible because the window of this car couldn’t be lowered; it could only be opened a crack at most.
This is because the car is custom-made and bulletproof, with windows nearly ten centimeters thick, and the thickness of the doors rivaled that of an airplane hatch.
More importantly, this car is the only one in all of Jiangbei, it is Provincial Bureau Chief Hong Anguo’s special car, and others cannot buy exactly the same even if they have the money.
It represents a kind of noble status, something that money cannot buy.
Power.
At this moment, Yang Xiao’s mindset quietly changed; he looked at this city outside the window and, for the first time, felt a sense of belonging to it.
But it wasn’t that he belonged to this city, rather, this city belonged to him.
His body relaxed as he leaned against the soft and comfortable leather seat, pondering what it felt like when Hong Anguo rode this car through every street in Qinglan City daily.
Indeed, power is a mesmerizing thing, no wonder... No wonder so many people are willing to fight desperately to compete for it, to seize it.
No wonder Director Nalan hopes he becomes a big shot.
Being a big shot is great, holding the power and authority over this world, doing whatever you want, saying whatever you wish, right can be wrong, and wrong can be right, flipping the hand to bring clouds or rain.
Yang Xiao became more resolute in his determination to climb higher; he vowed to become a genuine big shot.
Not just like Hong Anguo, he wanted higher, like Chief Commissioner Gu, such that people would listen to him, such that he can achieve what he wants, and fulfill justice in his mind.
Perhaps because of the clear path, the journey that was supposed to take over 3 hours was completed in two, and as the car drove into the gate of Lin’an Patrol Office, Yang Xiao was directly stunned by the scene before him: hundreds were waiting at the office building entrance, all wearing their Patrol Defense Office black uniforms, the sight a sheer mass of people.
Two people were positioned at the front, precisely Lin’an Patrol Office Director Nalan Shuo; the other was naturally City Center Official Residence Director Huang Guozhao, standing on equal footing with Nalan Shuo.
Lagging half a position behind were five others, loosely standing in a row; they were the directors of 5 other offices, all deputy directors.
Then there were various investigation team leaders and other cadres. It could be said that aside from those on duty handling daily affairs, nearly all the cadres of Rongcheng Patrol Division were present.
Seeing everyone there, especially Director Nalan present, Yang Xiao’s first reaction was to quickly get out of the car to greet them.
But just as his hand touched the car door, someone was already one step ahead. A young person responsible for guarding ran to the car door to open it for Yang Xiao and habitually used his hand to cover a little above the door, using his body to shield the direction a potential attack might come from.
Yang Xiao retracted his hand that was reaching for the door, not getting out first not to show off, but because he knew the kind of self Director Nalan wished to see.
He hoped to see not the self that used to follow behind him, but a person who could truly fight on a larger stage, deeply aware of survival rules, a person who survived.
Mature and restrained, gentle and noble, imposing without anger; a big figure.
As the car door opened, Yang Xiao adjusted his collar, took a deep breath, and then slowly got out of the car, walking each step steadily, eyes not wandering, feet firmly in place.
Yang Xiao just got out of the car when Nalan Shuo was the first to come forward, followed swiftly by Huang Guozhao and others.
"Welcome Mr. Yang to Rongcheng for guidance, welcome, welcome." Nalan Shuo looked at Yang Xiao, smiling creases on his face.
"Director, you’re still being so polite with me." Yang Xiao laughed and cried.
"Mr. Yang, it’s been a hard journey." Huang Guozhao greeted as well, but his enthusiasm was evidently less compared to Nalan Shuo.
Yang Xiao greeted various familiar faces along the way, his gaze scanned over the crowd, all familiar faces until he finally found Beibei Ximenxiu in the corner among the crowd.
Seeing Yang Xiao noticing them, Beibei and Xi Menxiu jumped up directly, waved their hands to greet Yang Xiao across a large crowd, the excitement in their eyes beyond words.
At that moment Yang Xiao suddenly felt a bit moved, realizing in the attendees welcoming him, sincere ones were few, most were filled with envy and jealousy.
Only Director Nalan, Beibei Ximen Xiu, and Da Xiong, these old brothers, sincerely wished for him to rise above others.
There wasn’t jealousy or other negative emotions in their eyes, only the purest excitement and enthusiasm; after all, they had once lived through life and death together, and still shared glory and shame today.
After a round of symbolic speeches, Yang Xiao arranged for his entourage to distribute boxes of gifts; these were not personal gifts Yang Xiao prepared, but rather ordinary gifts brought from the Provincial Bureau, each person would receive one.
Then Nalan Shuo invited Yang Xiao into his office.
"Mr. Yang, please take a seat, being here from afar, what kind of tea would you like?" Nalan Shuo gestured to invite Yang Xiao to occupy his seat and intended to brew tea as hospitality.
This scene bewildered Yang Xiao, who quickly pulled Nalan Shuo, pressing him into the main seat, and prepared to brew the tea himself, "My dear Director, there’s no outsider here, if you treat me like an outsider, isn’t that deliberately making me embarrassed?"
"Hahaha!!" Nalan Shuo laughed heartily, then sat firmly, looking at Yang Xiao with eyes full of satisfaction.
"Little Yang, it’s not easy, I never thought you’d progress so rapidly after leaving Rongcheng, I’m truly happy for you." Nalan Shuo’s tone was full of sentiment.
Not long ago, he was just a little guy who needed his protection everywhere, turning to him whenever encountering trouble, now he grew into a towering tree he needed to look up to.
After placing the brewed tea in front of Nalan Shuo, Yang Xiao just like usual, sat down beside Nalan Shuo, "Director, how have you been lately, I always miss you."
"Good, everyone’s doing well, rest assured. We all miss you too, Beibei wanted to reach out to you earlier, but I didn’t let him, knowing you’re busy. Seeing you doing well today sets our hearts at ease."
Nalan Shuo stood slightly, touched Yang Xiao’s shoulder badge, smiling with relief, "Well done, already a Second-level Full-time Director, you’ll surely advance further in due time."
Though residing in Rongcheng, Nalan Shuo has been asking around about Yang Xiao’s situation in Qinglan City, having a general understanding of Yang Xiao’s experiences for a while.
With only him and Nalan Shuo present, naturally, Yang Xiao had no reservations; hence, he recounted his recent experiences to Nalan Shuo, who nodded repeatedly as he listened.
"Good, well done!" Nalan Shuo’s eyes shone, "Little Yang, remember what I’ve told you, ’Every man for himself, or the heavens and earth will destroy him.’ Either do nothing or go all out."
"You must learn to plan for yourself, better have than not, better be strong than others. Benevolence and morality are reserved for friends, for show. Against those blocking your way, you must be ruthless, if you take action, make sure you eradicate them!"
"But blind force won’t suffice, learn to leverage strengths, exploit the contradictions among enemies, divide and conquer them, amass strength in secret, form localized advantages, then strike decisively, defeating them one by one!"
"You handled the Han Family matter excellently, not only settling with Han Chen and Han Li but also reconciling with Zhao Jingde, killing two birds with one stone!"
"You handled the Han Family matter excellently, not only settling with Han Chen and Han Li but also reconciling with Zhao Jingde, killing two birds with one stone!"
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