Wasteland Border Inspector - Chapter 851

Chapter 851: Chapter 279: Liu Bi Returns, Everything Begins Anew!

Moreover, he not only invested in the inspector but also placed investments in several settlements outside.

In the past, when there was no detailed investigation, everyone praised him for being capable, but now, these things have become his evidence of guilt.

And the funds currently uncovered are just the ones on the surface. He doesn’t dare imagine what would happen if the materials secretly transported out were also exposed. Would the inspection station really sever ties by righteously sacrificing him?

Lei Hu took several deep breaths to suppress the fury surging within before asking in a deep voice, “What about you guys funneling controlled materials to surrounding settlements and Shelter City?”

The room fell into a dead silence; no one responded.

The inspectors involved looked at each other, their faces ashen, unable to utter a single word.

Those greedy for money can at least return the illicit gains and keep up appearances once done. But their matter is completely unresolvable. It’s not like they can really send people to eliminate everyone who knows about the distribution of materials, right?

Besides, everyone has a tacit understanding about the transportation of materials; it’s just that no one bothered to seriously investigate before.

Now, with a sudden pursuit for accountability and no prior warning, they are genuinely at a loss.

“Good! Very good!” Lei Hu laughed in anger, slapping the chair leg heavily, making a slapping sound, “Looks like you really need to have a cup of tea at the Integrity Bureau to properly reflect on the absurd things you’ve done all these years!”

He stared at them hard, “Do I need to teach you what to do? The materials taken out, now double them back to the inspection station and return them to Happiness City! This is called recognizing your mistakes and correcting them, got it?”

“Uh…” There was a long silence before a few scattered responses came, “Understood!”

Lei Hu sighed deeply, leaning against his hand with his forehead, exhausted.

But just as the atmosphere grew heavy, a thick male voice suddenly broke the silence, “Station Chief Lei, my task is completed. Can I leave here and return to the Buffer Zone now?”

Everyone instinctively turned their gaze over.

Under the scrutiny of dozens of eyes, Liu Bi was unfazed, revealing a broad grin with his white teeth, smiling audaciously and proudly.

Lei Hu lifted his head, opened his mouth as if to say something, but finally said in a deep voice, “Inspector Liu, your task completion request has already been approved. You can pack your bags later.”

“I’ve already packed; I tidied everything up yesterday!” Liu Bi responded quickly, unable to hide the excitement in his voice.

For the other inspectors, hearing this was like being pierced by steel needles.

Staying in the industrial area, they were filled with anxiety, while Liu Bi could leave at ease, which was a stark contrast that felt hard to bear.

“Dapo Town submitted important materials for repairing the hydropower plants yesterday. I thought I might as well escort them there and catch a ride,” Liu Bi added.

“Go ahead, fill out a form in my office yourself, and hurry up.” Lei Hu waved his hand, saying no more.

Having kept Liu Bi in the industrial area before, he could at least lend a hand and say things that were inconvenient for himself to say directly.

But now, with over a dozen inspectors on hand, not only is there no shortage of staff for handling affairs, but even for minor errands like making tea, there are plenty. Keeping Liu Bi, a Fourth-stage Inspector, here any longer is purely a waste.

Besides, everyone present is well aware of the reason Liu Bi was sent to the industrial area by Ding Yishan.

Now, Cheng Ye has smoothly inherited Cheng Long’s title, almost seamlessly taking over most of Cheng Long’s power.

This progress is remarkably fast, yet everyone accepts it quite easily.

It’s merely regarding the young Cheng Ye as a continuation of Cheng Long. Moreover, compared to Cheng Long’s style, Cheng Ye’s personality is clearly more likable and adaptable.

Liu Bi nodded and spiritedly turned to push the door and leave, his steps light and quick.

Outside the office door, a tall and rugged man was already standing.

Seeing him come out, the man immediately approached, “Brother Bi, how did it go?”

“Let’s go, let’s go, we can withdraw!” Liu Bi’s joy on his face was uncontainable.

Although this task, from leaving the city to today, was just over three months.

For this task from leaving the city to now, it’s barely a little over three months, compared to the outdoor tasks in previous years, this year’s work is exceptionally light and easy.

However, with constant turmoil in the Buffer Zone during this time and major reforms underway in Happiness City, his stay felt horribly long.

If it weren’t for relying on him to coordinate the material allocations, he would have long since wanted to quit and leave.

The two walked into Lei Hu’s office, and Liu Bi casually grabbed a form for city departure, filled it out, and promptly stamped it with the temporary office of the inspection station seal.

Holding the departure form in hand, he finally breathed a sigh of relief and turned to smile at the man beside him, “Old Niu, thank you for the three months of following and running errands with me. It’s really troublesome.”

“This is no trouble at all.” Niu Fu, known as Old Niu, waved his hand, “Staying in the industrial area without moving is quite comfortable, free to eat or drink anything, even better than Inner City.”

“That’s true, but Cheng Ye is probably anxious; he’s waiting for me to go on an outdoor task with him.” Liu Bi carefully tucked the departure form into his chest pocket, then returned to the allocated small room, soon fetching out two packed military packs, carrying one himself and handing one to Niu Fu.

According to the rules, ordinary inspectors aren’t eligible for dedicated staff allocations, but once promoted to the Third-phase, they can apply for special staff assignments at the inspection station.