Wasteland Border Inspector - Chapter 904

Chapter 904: Chapter 291: Head-to-Head, Wager Contract! (Part 3)

“If you think Liu Bi did something wrong, then you should make him break two legs and an arm; that’s the right attitude for making amends! Not just a light promise, who knows if you’ll delay handling things, finally turning a big problem small, and a small problem into nothing?”

Wei Yue wasn’t giving an inch, directly elevating the internal conflict to a face-off between two departments, revealing a kind of ruggedness of the ‘settling matters within the community.’

However, these roughnecks who have stayed in the corps for a long time clearly haven’t figured out the intricacies of the power scene and only know how to pressure directly.

“So, Captain Wei means that as long as Inspector Liu has his limbs broken, this matter will be completely resolved, and no other investigation will be pursued?” Cheng Ye asked following his line of thought.

“As long as Liu Bi and Director Qin stay in this hospital room together, we’ll pretend the whole incident never happened.”

Wei Yue felt a glimmer of joy in his heart, secretly noting that Cheng Ye might not be as difficult to deal with as rumored and had quickly fallen into the trap.

If Liu Bi was really to end up the same way, they would undoubtedly have a greater advantage in the subsequent power struggle.

He secretly glanced at Shen Chongshan, but unexpectedly Shen Chongshan didn’t show any reaction, only the furrow on his brow deepened.

As expected, Cheng Ye turned the conversation around:

“Then according to what you say, if someone breaks Captain Wei’s limbs, they just need to have their limbs broken and be hospitalized as well, and it would be as if nothing ever happened?”

“Hmm?” Wei Yue hesitated for a moment, not keeping up with his train of thought.

Cheng Ye didn’t stop, continuing, “I see there are quite a few directors and captains present; does this mean in the future anyone who gets physical only has to ensure the opponent gets hospitalized too, and it can be wiped clean? Then we don’t need to make any rules, just ensure those who get physical pay the same price?”

As his words fell, everyone present except Qin Zhaoye and Matthew Lee couldn’t help but have a moment of dread.

Though the words carried no explicit threat, there was an unspeakable sense of chill.

If it really were according to Wei Yue’s words, wouldn’t it mean the Inspection Station could arrange for a few insignificant people to cripple the Security and Integrity Bureau’s captains and directors, only having to pay an equal price themselves?

This seemingly young Inspector Cheng has none of the sharpness of youth on him; instead, he’s like a seasoned veteran of the power scene, not only stopping from taking the bait but also returning the problem, executing a beautiful “Tai Chi” move.

Shen Chongshan’s heart sank; he had no choice but to change strategies again. Another person immediately stood up: “Cheng Ye, this matter can be big or small, if you know what’s sensible…”

“Wait, who are you?” Cheng Ye directly interrupted him, his voice growing colder.

“I am the captain of the Inspection Action Team…”

“As captain, what should you call me?” Cheng Ye’s eyes narrowed, “Who gives you the right to call me by name?”

“You…” the captain was speechless, his face turning blue and white, forgetting what he was just about to say.

Seeing this, Shen Chongshan withdrew his right hand and had to personally take over the topic: “Inspector Cheng, there’s an old saying, ‘A wise man submits to circumstances.’ I hope you understand, the Security and Integrity Bureau and Inspection Station aren’t enemies, now or in the future. Choosing to confront us will only bring you harm, no benefit.”

“Director Shen is joking, how could we possibly be enemies?”

Cheng Ye’s tone softened, “The Buffer Zone indeed needs the Security and Integrity Bureau’s oversight for long-term stable development. Unexpected events like Director Qin’s, whether for you or us, should ideally be avoided; preferably let’s not have a second instance.”

He spread his hands, continuing, “By the way, Inspector Liu is an elder who has made significant contributions to Happiness City. The Inspection Station hopes he can use practical actions and more contributions to make up for this conflict, rather than being locked up in the Integrity Bureau with broken limbs as amends. I guess Director Shen can understand that, right?”

“Of course, we can understand, following the rules and system is fine.” Shen Chongshan nodded, then waved his hand.

At least two-thirds of the people in the hospital room immediately stood up and followed him to leave.

The rest hesitated for a moment, also not daring to linger and followed out of the hospital room.

Matthew Lee got up to see the guests off, and the previously bustling hospital room immediately became empty.

Cheng Ye pulled up a vacant metal stool to sit by the bedside, waiting for the noise of footsteps in the corridor to completely disappear before looking at Qin Zhaoye, asking with a faint smile:

“Director Qin, how is the strength of the Source Binder?”

Qin Zhaoye’s complexion remained unchanged, he snorted coldly, “I was merely ambushed, didn’t have time to release my ability. If it happened again, I wouldn’t necessarily lose.”

“You seem to be waiting for your recovery to have another face-off with Inspector Liu?” Cheng Ye raised an eyebrow and pursued.

Qin Zhaoye instantly went silent, his gaze wandering; he clearly already acknowledged the prowess of Liu Bi.

“In that case, while the Inspection Station will punish Inspector Liu according to the rules, but…”

Cheng Ye’s words were abruptly interrupted as the hospital room door suddenly opened.

Matthew Lee stood at the door, Wang Rui followed in, taking over the conversation: “Inspector Cheng, Director Qin’s body still needs rest, I think… today’s visit should end here?”

“Hmm?” Cheng Ye looked back and saw Qin Zhaoye had already closed his eyes.

“Commander Wang is right.”

Cheng Ye immediately understood, “Then Director Qin should rest well, I’ll come to visit again when things settle down.”

What does it mean to be in the Jianghu, unable to lead one’s own fate?

The current situation of Qin Zhaoye might be the best example; these pulls between factions, the division of interests, his and Shen Chongshan’s, the Real Director of the Integrity Bureau, power isn’t on the same level at all.

Even now, he still doesn’t have the qualification to participate, just a connecting ladder.

Walking out of the hospital room, Wang Rui gestured to Cheng Ye to follow, the two went to the adjacent vacant hospital room.

The hospital bed inside had long been removed, leaving only a simple tea table and two chairs.

Matthew Lee saw just the two chairs at the door and wisely didn’t enter, staying outside.

After the two took seats, Wang Rui naturally picked up the kettle under the table, poured each a cup of hot water.

“Inspector Cheng, do we go straight to the point, or chat for a while longer?” Wang Rui took the lead in speaking, his tone calm.

“Let’s get straight to the point.” Cheng Ye nodded, “When talking to smart people, I like to simplify complex things.”

“Alright then.” Wang Rui, with a prepared outline, directly said, “Our demands are clear: Dapo Town funds the building of a standard military camp for our troops to garrison; additionally, a single-built research facility must be constructed, with the equipment procurement list provided by us, and Dapo Town must cover the costs fully; five thousand Contribution Points in special funding each month for daily training expenses; also a mechanical factory must be built that can independently produce part of the experimental weapons…”

He was listing his demands, but Cheng Ye shook his head with a smile and interrupted, “Commander Wang, with all you’re saying, why don’t I understand a word of it?”

“Hmm?” Wang Rui hesitated for a moment, the previously smiling eyes instantly turned calm, “Inspector Cheng means?”

“You don’t see this as a multiple-choice question, do you?”

Cheng Ye leisurely picked up the cup, “Industrial Zone, Buffer Zone, you’ve already been eliminated from the competition. Out of the twenty-four Satellite Cities, I can help contact whoever can meet the requirements you just mentioned.”

“We can provide…” Wang Rui’s heart sank, and he hurried to explain.

“No, no, no, I don’t have a big appetite; I can’t swallow the pie others draw for me.”

Cheng Ye took a sip of hot water and continued, “The corps can garrison Dapo Town, it’s not impossible. Fifty million in construction funds not to be short, immediately transferred to Dapo Town’s account; we can be responsible for building the barracks, but daily training expenses should be split fifty-fifty between the corps and Dapo Town; besides, research funds should be jointly borne by the corps and Dapo Town, with proportions depending on each party’s contributions, but all research results belong to Dapo Town, subsequent troop replenishment must also follow Dapo Town’s coordination…”

“Wait, Inspector Cheng, do you mean you want us to pay to garrison your Dapo Town?”

Wang Rui interrupted in disbelief and repeatedly shook his head, “That’s impossible, we…”

“It’s not paying, it’s betting…Commander Wang, have you heard that term?”

Cheng Ye raised his right hand, making a ‘1’ gesture, “Dapo Town can bet on a contract with the corps; believe me, I can offer the corps far more than you imagine!”