Durin's Diary

Chapter 893 Xinling Drink

As usual, Wang Bajing arrived at his office at 7:30 in the morning.

Today is the third day of the third lunar month. As usual, the roads in Beijing are so congested with people taking their little ones out to school that cars can hardly move.

He still walks to work.

Car? Just find a parking spot on the side of the road and park it there, what else can you do?

He had just sat down when he saw his office assistant—a young woman with a devilish figure and an angelic face—rush in with a red-headed document: "Director Bai, it's an urgent document from Houhai."

Houhai, in the police system of the cunning Wang Bajing, represents the Houhai Imperial Palace, which is an urgent matter concerning His Majesty—good heavens, who has angered the old emperor this time, bypassing the inner guards and directly shoving it in his face?

He took the official document and then saw Mr. Dulin from various distances and angles.

“Well done…wait a minute, these photos are on the front page of today’s newspapers in Beijing…goodness, judging from the location of the photos, they’re not far away.” Looking at the urgent message that said “strict investigation of those who leaked secrets,” Wang Bajing sat down. He glanced at the little lamb girl in front of him: “Xiao Liu, this is not easy to investigate. They have bases in all three branches of the armed forces.”

The little lamb in front of me is a girl from the Liu family. She is colorblind, but she has memorized all the colors, numbers, and words in the entire coloring book. She had already managed to get into the recruit team, but during a random inspection, the coloring book was replaced that year, so she was exposed and kicked out. In the end, she could only come to work as an assistant for the turtle spirit.

She and her old friend's chief secretary were practically inseparable.

However, how should I put it? The police department shouldn't have any control over the press, because freedom of the press was decreed by the late emperor, and without a high-ranking official to issue a formal document, the police department can't take action.

Besides, this matter is clearly related to the military. How could a scoundrel from the police department possibly have any say in their affairs?

"Take a look at this one." His assistant pulled another document from her file rack and handed it to her.

He took a look.

Good heavens, the seals of the General's Office of the Three Provinces and Six Ministries are all there, and they're all on this document requesting the Police Department to cooperate with the Internal Security Department in investigating the person who leaked the secrets.

"Tell all the detectives who are not in trouble to come to my office immediately." After saying this, Wang Bajing got up and began to take off his coat.

Things are about to get busy.

Thinking of this, he picked up the phone: "Take the number 262 from Yushu, look for Big Tiger, this is Lao Bai."

Internal calls are connected via dedicated lines.

………………

The bunker and main office of the Internal Security Department.

Chen Xiaohu sat in a chair, puffing on his cigarette. His chief secretary was using a baton to point at the task list on the task board and give orders to the group leaders of each internal security department.

Since his chief secretary's father called to turn himself in early this morning, Chen Xiaohu has finally been able to catch his breath.

That damned bastard! Today, the Beijing Daily has given Chen Xiaohu a huge surprise—Du Lin's photo has spread to half of Changtang.

Moreover, the press enjoys freedom, as this was an imperial edict from the late emperor. Therefore, the order from the General's Office of the Three Departments and Six Courts was for him to arrest the leaker—those photos were taken at too close a distance. If it wasn't a leak, then it meant that someone from the press had infiltrated the base.

Compared to the former, the latter was clearly more terrifying and horrifying. Therefore, all the influential figures from various factions called Chen Xiaohu to inquire about his well-being and assured him they would cooperate with the Internal Security Department to apprehend the traitor. Even Chief Ping of the Candle Dragon Pavilion called, expressing his astonishment at the foreign friend's actions.

What the hell is Du Lin so smug about! The swallow that follows him says he's currently showing off a barbecue in Qiguniang Hutong with two girls! And that little female dragon from the Western Continent who's with him has already eaten over a hundred pounds of meat! Is her stomach connected to a Sumeru mustard seed bag?!
Thinking of this, Chen Xiaohu answered the phone.

"Ah, it's His Majesty... Ah, I understand. I promise I will make sure the messenger delivers Mr. Dulin's documents to him. I know where he is; he's eating meat at Tongji Barbecue in Qiguniang Hutong."

After finishing speaking, Chen Xiaohu hung up the phone. Just then, the chief secretary had already assigned the task, so he followed Xiaohu out of the large office and they went outside together.

A short while later, a small black armored car from the palace pulled up in front of him. A pretty young woman sat in the open rear window. She smiled at Xiao Hu, revealing a pair of dimples: "Good afternoon, Brother Xiao Hu."

Chen Xiaohu reached out but couldn't take the bag from her hand. He just stared blankly as she got out of the car: "Ah, Princess Shu, aren't you going back?"

“My great-grandfather asked me to personally hand the documents to Mr. Dulin.” The little girl said, flicking her dragon tail. “By the way, do you know where he is?”

Chen Xiaohu nodded: "I'll take you there."

Then he turned to the old snake spirit sunbathing in the courtyard inside the gate: "Old Zhang! The car's out! Bring Number 0 over!"

Vehicle No. 0 is the safest vehicle in the Internal Security Department; even ordinary superhumans cannot damage its body.

Little Candle Dragon happily hugged the documents in his arms and waited for the car to arrive.

The chief secretary glanced at his superior and lowered his voice: "The emperor has really gone all out."

“That’s right.” Chen Xiaohu nodded.

This is the eldest grandson's first child, and the pregnancy is so advanced, is it really suitable?

That would be perfect. Judging from Mr. Du Lin’s performance these past two days, he is truly regarded as a grandson by the bigwigs in the military. Look at Prime Minister Luo, who called early this morning, addressing him as “the descendant of the old man” and saying that he would not tolerate any slander.

Even when Lin Xiangguo called, he addressed him as "little gentleman" repeatedly. Chen Xiaohu had never seen Lin Xiangguo, as the naval representative, speak of a young man with such a gentle and pleasant tone.

This made Chen Xiaohu somewhat wary.

Mr. Dulin has done a great job for the military, providing many new insights and technologies, and he can also communicate with technical personnel. The military leaders all like him and are willing to speak up for him, which should all be a good thing.

But why is it that today, suddenly, the Beijing Daily published so much about Mr. Du Lin?

This is so strange. It feels like there's a giant hand pushing all of this along... No, wait!
Thinking of this, Chen Xiaohu slapped his thigh and turned to his chief secretary: "You take Princess Shu to see Mr. Du Lin. I just remembered something and need to talk to Eagle's Nest about it."

In the system, Eagle's Nest refers to the military. Chen Xiaohu has to be wary of those outside this gate—just the tip of the iceberg revealed so far has already forced him to take precautions.

Could it be the civil service faction?

If it's them, then why?

Damn it, is the Chen family doomed?
(End of this chapter)