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“Which of all the Inspectorate departments in China, just like us, allows themselves to be stepped on and still doesn’t fight back?”
“Answer me! Speak up!”
“Weren’t you just quite the talker?!”
“Weren’t you good at cursing?!”
“Now you’re all damn silent?!”
Yang Ming’s face turned red. Originally, his plan with Su Jiang was just to stage a play, to awaken their fighting spirit.
But now, Yang Ming stopped acting because he was truly disappointed.
He had considered that the people of the Inspectorate might not perform well, but he didn’t expect it to be several times worse than he anticipated!
“Seventy people, with just a few words, scared off half of them.”
As Yang Ming spoke, he chuckled at himself.
“I don’t blame you, after all, everyone has family, so it’s understandable for you to withdraw.”
“But, deep down, ask yourselves, is the reason for your withdrawal really just for the safety of your families?”
“Among the inspectors of the Inspectorate, anyone who has been in the job for over a decade, who hasn’t experienced life and death, who hasn’t been threatened with the lives of their loved ones?”
“You didn’t retreat initially, so why are you retreating now?!”
At this moment, Yang Ming couldn’t control his emotions, tears streaming down his face.
Old Xu, feeling somewhat compassionate, spoke up, “Yang Ming, we are not retreating… we are just temporarily bowing our heads.”
“Don’t worry, I can’t speak for others, but I, Xu Yuan, will definitely investigate to the bottom, pull that person out, no matter which family he belongs to!”
Upon hearing this, Yang Ming not only did not find comfort, but instead felt even more disappointed.
“Temporarily… bow our heads?”
“Hehehe…”
“Inspectors of the Inspectorate bowing their heads to the danger posed by the big families?”
“Old Xu, don’t you find your words ridiculous?”
He raised his head, glanced at the crowd, noting that many agreed with Old Xu’s words.
Instead of deceiving the other party and waiting for an opportunity to strike, Yang Ming gently shook his head and said:
“Have you forgotten what our responsibility is?”
“We are the Inspectorate! Our target for inspection is the major families, especially the underworld families!”
“Now you’re telling me that we, as inspectors, should bow our heads temporarily?”
“When does the Inspectorate need to rely on such means to deal with them?!”
Yang Ming’s words echoed in the empty space.
Among the inspectors present, there were those older and younger than Yang Ming, seniors who had served longer than Yang Ming and juniors as well.
But at this moment, they all bowed their heads. They couldn’t refute what Yang Ming said.
Because, they had indeed retreated.
Living a comfortable life for too long had gradually dulled their original intentions.
Especially after lazing around for such a long time, the mindset of many people had already changed, losing the initial passion and fervor.
“Dadadada…”
In the midst of silence, scattered footsteps could be heard coming from upstairs.
With red eyes, Yang Ming looked up and saw Director Zheng slowly walking down from upstairs.
This is the first time Director Zheng has come here during non-office hours and walked downstairs.
“Director…”
Yang Ming murmured, wanting to say something but was stopped by Director Zheng, who extended a hand to signal him to hold off.
“Director.”
“Director Zheng.”
“…”
The inspectors of the Inspectorate also hurriedly greeted him. Director Zheng just nodded slightly, slowly walking over to Yang Ming and gently patting his back.
He knew that Yang Ming had been greatly impacted this time, but he also felt that Yang Ming’s perspective on the issue was a bit extreme.
A person’s sharpness will eventually be worn down by society because the world they see when they are young is incomplete.
Director Zheng looked around at everyone, and after a long pause, he spoke solemnly:
“Do you know why, since the day I came here, I have never managed you all?”
Everyone was puzzled, shaking their heads.
“Because from the first day I came here and saw each of you, I never saw you as inspectors of the Inspectorate.”
“You are not worthy of this identity.”
Director Zheng’s tone was calm, but each word struck deep in the hearts of everyone.
After Director Zheng’s words, everyone felt a bit indignant, but then Director Zheng continued:
“I have worked in the Beijing Inspectorate, and I have seen the heads of other Inspectorate departments, so I know what kind of person can be called an Inspectorate detective.”
“It’s not just a few sniper bullets, or explosions where no casualties occur.”
“Do you think the other party is lawless and unheard of?”
“Then I advise you to leave as soon as possible. The Inspectorate is not where you should stay.”
He paused, a hint of seriousness flashing across his stern face.
“I don’t care what you’ve experienced before, or why you’ve become like this. I’m here just to tell you.”
“Those who are still standing here at this time tomorrow, be prepared to give me your hearts, because I will no longer sit by idly. Instead, I will make you the sharpest swords in Jiangdu City!”
“And those who are not here tomorrow, consider it as resigning. Each person will be paid fifty thousand yuan, and the ties between you and the Inspectorate will end here.”
“That’s all I have to say. Everyone, think about it.”
After saying this, Director Zheng led Yang Ming upstairs, leaving the others standing in silence, deep in thought.
…
“Director, do you think they… will stay?”
Yang Ming, now having calmed down his emotions, asked with some concern.
Although he said those words just now, deep down he still hoped that more people would choose to stay.
“I don’t know, and it doesn’t matter.”
Director Zheng sat back in his chair, lit a cigarette, paused, and said in a low voice:
“Yang Ming, the path we are taking is long and difficult.”
“So, promise me, even if you’re the only one left in the end, keep walking forward.”
Yang Ming was stunned at the words, biting his lip, nodding heavily with unwavering determination in his eyes.
“Yes, I will definitely keep moving forward.”
“Even if it’s just me alone.”