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Chapter 356: Chief Instructor (Wishing Everyone a Happy New Year!)
Chapter 356: Chief Instructor (Wishing Everyone a Happy New Year!)
Upon hearing that Instructor Car wanted to meet Chen Chuan, Yu Wan couldn't help but feel a bit worried. She asked, "Why does he want to see Chan'er?"
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "Don't worry, Auntie. Instructor Car and Uncle are colleagues from the same bureau. Since he's come to visit, he's a guest. I'll go and meet him."
Nian Fuli said, "I'll go with you, Little Chuan." He put his hat back on, fastened the buttons, and they both stepped out.
Instructor Car didn't enter the residential area but waited outside the alley. When Chen Chuan and Nian Fuli walked out, they saw a dedicated vehicle parked there, with two armed vehicles in front and behind for protection.
Standing in front of the car was a man in his early thirties, dressed in the uniform of a patrol bureau instructor. He had thick, knife-like eyebrows and sharp eyes. Although his appearance was handsome, he exuded an intense and intimidating aura that made him seem unapproachable.
When he saw the two men coming out, he walked over without looking at Nian Fuli. Instead, he extended his hand towards Chen Chuan and said, "Enforcement Agent Chen? I'm Car Lie, Chief Instructor of the Yangzhi Patrol Bureau."
As Chen Chuan approached, he realized that this man was also a Third Limit fighter.
This was normal because, from Instructor Wen's situation, the Chief Instructor's responsibilities included training patrol officers and ensuring the personal safety of important figures within the patrol bureau.
This was a person who, on the surface, seemed to hold no power but was actually very important.
As for the other party immediately addressing him by his current identity, this was also normal. When he left the Handling Bureau, he was aware that all registered Third Limit fighters, regardless of their location, would prompt notifications to the local law enforcement departments, both domestically and abroad.
When he arrived in Yangzhi City, the Handling Bureau would have informed the Yangzhi Municipal Government and the higher-ups in the Patrol Bureau in advance.
At that moment, Chen Chuan also reached out his hand, and as they shook hands, he felt a surge of strength. He remained calm and, in turn, transmitted a force back.
As their forces collided, Car Lie felt a tingling numbness in his forearm, as if he was about to be pushed away. He quickly tried to grab hold, but the force suddenly disappeared, leaving him startled. When Chen Chuan released his fingers, Car Lie discreetly withdrew his hand.
He then turned to Nian Fuli and said, "Captain Nian, may I have a private word with Enforcement Agent Chen?"
Nian Fuli stood there, looking at Chen Chuan.
Chen Chuan said, "Uncle, it's fine. I'll just have a few words with Instructor Car."
Nian Fuli replied, "Then go ahead. I'll be at the alley entrance. Call me if you need anything." With that, he walked back to the alley, lit a cigarette, and slowly smoked it.
Instructor Car didn't pay attention to Nian Fuli but turned to Chen Chuan and said, "Enforcement Agent Chen, speaking of which, I also graduated from the Wu Yi Academy in Central City. So, I'm your senior, Chen."
Instructor Car looked at him a few times and said, "Junior Chen, you're truly talented and accomplished. After graduating from the academy, it took me three years to reach the Third Limit. But you, in just half a year at the academy, have achieved so much. I've rarely seen someone with such talent."
Chen Chuan's senses had become much sharper, and he could feel that although the other party was being polite and trying to build a connection, there was a subtle hint of hostility and scrutiny hidden beneath.
Chen Chuan replied, "Senior Car, you're too kind."
Car Lie said, "I know what you did, Junior Chen. Those pests that harm the nation should be dealt with harshly, eradicated without mercy, and no leniency should be shown."
Hearing this, Chen Chuan couldn't help but recall the person he had met with Special Envoy Feng. Was this the style of everyone from the National Temporary Special Action Committee?
Car Lie continued, "Today's Yangzhi has eliminated those pests, but there are still many targets that threaten the Da Shun government that need to be cleared out, like those armed insurgents outside the city."
Chen Chuan asked, "Are you referring to the villagers, Instructor Car?"
"Villagers?" Car Lie's eyes sharpened, and he said, "Those are not mere villagers. They are illegally armed, harboring members of the resistance organization, and establishing strongholds. This is an act of defiance against the Da Shun government, and they must be eradicated!"
Chen Chuan remained noncommittal.
Car Lie raised his eyebrows and stared at him, saying, "Enforcement Agent Chen, it seems you have some sympathy for the resistance organization. This is not a good tendency."
Chen Chuan looked straight into his eyes and said, "Senior Car, are you not from Yangzhi?"
Car Lie met his bright and sharp gaze and unconsciously leaned back slightly, his expression turning slightly solemn. He said in a deep voice, "I only came to Yangzhi this year, but as soon as I arrived, I discovered many long-standing issues that needed to be addressed and rectified."
Chen Chuan said, "Senior Car, I grew up in Yangzhi. Those villages have been there since I was young. They've never caused any trouble for Yangzhi City and have often been victims of bandit raids.
Last year, I even eliminated a group of bandits who attempted to raid those villages. It was later proven that they were connected to the resistance organization involved in the train robbery. If those villages were strongholds of the resistance organization, would they rob themselves?"
Car Lie slowly said, "Enforcement Agent Chen, you are indeed capable. I heard about what you did last year, but your information is outdated. That raid was actually an internal conflict among members of the resistance organization.
Chen Chuan and Nian Fulu sat in the living room, discussing the recent events. Suddenly, the phone rang. Nian Fulu answered it, listened for a moment, and then hummed in response before hanging up. "It was Xiao Wu," he said. "He said that Car Instructor just left with his team, and they're in a hurry."
"He told me it would be tomorrow," Chen Chuan remarked.
Nian Fulu shook his head. "He's not telling the truth. It's possible he's worried about unexpected changes. Sometimes, mission plans can change suddenly to prevent information leaks."
Chen Chuan's thoughts turned to Car Instructor's actions. Perhaps he was concerned about potential changes due to their conversation, or maybe there was another reason.
However, these matters were not within Chen Chuan's control. Seeing Nian Fulu on the phone with colleagues from the bureau, Chen Chuan decided to retire to his room instead of staying in the living room.
Chen Chuan spent some time reading before taking his tranquilizing medication and practicing his breathing technique. He had mastered the art of using breathing to replace sleep, which was highly effective for maintaining his state and regulating his emotions.
The night passed quickly, and at 5 a.m., the phone in the living room rang. Nian Fulu, already awake, placed his towel and answered the call. His expression changed, and his voice rose involuntarily as he asked, "Say that again?"
Chen Chuan, hearing the commotion, emerged from his room.
Nian Fulu hung up the phone and addressed both Yu Wan and Chen Chuan. "Car Instructor is dead. He died outside a village last night."
Yu Wan was visibly shocked. "The Car Instructor who visited yesterday? But wasn't he supposed to be very skilled?"
Nian Fulu frowned. "The situation is unclear, and this is no small matter." He quickly grabbed his belt from the coat rack and put on his hat. "I'm heading to the bureau right now."
"Uncle," Chen Chuan spoke up, "I'll come with you."
Nian Fulu hesitated for a moment before making a decision. "Alright, Chen Chuan. Come with me. You're capable, and since Car Instructor visited you yesterday, I assume the bureau will want to question you too. Let's go together."
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(End of Chapter)
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