In the future, Earth becomes a relic of the mythical era.

Chapter 303 New official takes office
The new director is burly and his actual age is unknown, but he looks to be only in his forties.

His gaze was cold and sharp, and even the lines of his face were very hard.

He doesn't look like someone easy to get along with.

If Xie Lingxin were here, she would recognize this person as Xiang Chongyuan, one of the five people who came to the Taiqing Palace when they arrived in the Laoshan Domain.

He was not only unattractive in appearance, but also a martial artist who was close to becoming a grandmaster.

A single glance is enough to silence all the sanitation workers.

Dai Yang, who was standing to the side, also looked rather unpleasant.

He's been having a really tough time lately.

The infighting in the new district is one thing.

Many people have heard rumors that a special task force from the federal government will be inspecting the four cities.

It was because of the case involving Jin Yuxiang and his group of aristocratic scions.

Thus, the term "fence-sitter" came into being.

Originally, all four cities had reached a consensus that the culprit in the case was Kim Ok-sang.

As for the rest, no matter what, we must not let anyone from the four cities get involved.

But those opportunists, eager to claim credit, hatched a plan to pin the blame on Xie Lingxin.

If this is confirmed, not only will Xie Lingxin suffer, but all four cities will be implicated.

Betraying four cities is nothing compared to currying favor with the special envoy.

Perhaps this will allow them to break out of the four major cities, or even Far East Star, and rise directly to the top.

Who wouldn't want to take a gamble?
"Um... Deputy Manager Xie is on vacation and didn't know that Director Xiang was coming to inspect today..."

Jiang Daqiu, who was usually closest to Xie Lingxin, forced himself to speak.

"take a vacation?"

Xiang Chongyuan's eyes grew even colder: "How come I didn't know that sanitation workers have holidays?"

Dai Yang could only say, "Uh... I asked him to take a break. He's been making great contributions lately, and I was worried he'd be working too hard."

"Director Xiang, you don't know, Xie Lingxin, he..."

"okay."

Xiang Chongyuan interrupted him, saying, "I know exactly what he has done, and you don't need to take credit for him."

"Whether it's a merit or a demerit, whether it deserves reward or punishment, the federal government has its own rules and regulations."

"As sanitation workers, cleaning up pollution and maintaining stability are simply our duties. Is fulfilling our duties considered hard work? Then we don't deserve to stay in the Environmental Protection Bureau!"

He looked around and said, "If any of you find it too hard, you can hand in your resignation right now. Otherwise, if anyone dares to slack off or neglect their duties under my command, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

“Today you are neglecting your duties and gathering here, which is dereliction of duty!”

"Everyone, deduct ten times your contribution for the day as a warning. If you commit this offense again... Hmph!"

"All gone!"

Everyone looked at each other.

Under his cold, stern gaze and extremely oppressive aura, no one dared to utter a sound and scattered in all directions.

Xiang Chongyuan acted as if nothing had happened, his expression remaining completely unchanged.

Still so cold and hard.

I stepped into the Environmental Protection Bureau.

The group of people behind him followed closely behind.

Seeing this, Dai Yang wiped the dense sweat from his chubby face, gritted his teeth, and followed him inside.

We arrived at the largest conference room in the bureau.

The group of people made the place quite crowded.

Someone couldn't help but ask, "Director Xiang, I heard that the Environmental Protection Bureau has decided to relocate to Tonggu Bay?"

"The new location has been chosen; although it's not officially there yet, it's much better than this small temple,"

"The New District Environmental Protection Bureau, this place is not very suitable, and it is not worthy of Director Xiang's status."

Xiang Chongyuan glanced coldly at the person: "If others can use it, why can't I?"

"No matter how dilapidated this place is, it still protects the peace of this area. Why doesn't it deserve recognition?"

"The federal government sent you here to investigate a case, not to interfere in the internal affairs of my Environmental Protection Agency."

The man's face froze, and he opened his mouth, but it was as if a stone was blocking it, and he couldn't say a word.

One could only mutter under their breath: What kind of sea patrol god is this? He's nothing but a heartless, iron-faced god who doesn't care about anyone's family! The rumors were indeed true!

They don't distinguish between new and unfamiliar people, good and bad; they criticize anyone they can get their hands on!

Before Xiang Chongyuan could finish speaking, his gaze shifted and landed on Dai Yang, who was huddled at the back of the crowd, silently wishing he could see him:
"Director Dai, I still have a question for you. Since the decision was made to locate the new bureau in Leizhou, why go through the trouble of relocating the bureau's site?"

"You're even planning to spend a huge sum of money to build a new bureau office building? Who gave you permission to do that?"

“Every penny of the bureau’s money has a destination, so where did you embezzle the money from?”

"Give me a clear and detailed account. If there's even the slightest discrepancy, don't blame me for being ruthless."

"..."

The sweat that Dai Yang had just wiped away rushed out again.

"Director Xiang, this matter... this matter was decided by Jin Luochuan. He was the director of the new district bureau at the time, so we couldn't disobey him, could we?"

"This money was also paid by him from the Donghai branch, not through our accounts. I don't know where it came from."

Xiang Chongyuan said coldly, "Jin Luochuan is the new district bureau chief? Who appointed him? Has the official document been issued?"

Dai Yang stammered, "This...this...isn't that what everyone's saying? The district government has also notified us..."

"That means there's no official document!"

Xiang Chongyuan interrupted directly: "You don't even have a federal appointment document, yet you treat him like a bureau chief? You just do whatever they tell you to do?"

"You have neglected your duties!" "Jin Luochuan is reaping what he sowed, but you all bear responsibility as well!"

"However, considering that you were following orders from the district government, we will temporarily record this and not punish you. If you commit the offense again, you will be punished doubly!"

"The district government is not following the rules. I will go and demand an explanation from them later!"

Not only Dai Yang, but everyone present was somewhat terrified.

He cursed under his breath.

Who are these people?
They're like mad dogs, biting anyone they can get their hands on!

"I have three things to say at today's meeting."

Xiang Chongyuan was indeed decisive and efficient; he immediately threw himself into his work upon arrival.

"Firstly, the address of the new district environmental protection bureau will remain at the original Leizhou branch, and that will not change."

"The other three city branches will remain unchanged and continue their work as usual. They only need to send three heads to Leizhou. This matter must be finalized before tomorrow."

He glanced at the officials from the other three cities who had come with him, and said nothing more.

He then pointed to the group that had come with him: "Secondly, they, including myself, belong to the Federal Special Task Force."

"Federal Security Service, Rain Master Lu Wan,"

"Federal Police Department, Qin Zhao, the Night-Shining White Rainbow,"

"Federal Religious Affairs Bureau, Dragon-Eating Monk Golden-Winged Sea-Raising, Judge Xiao Longtu."

"And me, Xiang Chongyuan from the Environmental Protection Bureau."

Xiang Chongyuan pointed out each of the people and himself, clarifying their identities.

"As special task force inspectors, you will be stationed in four cities to investigate the Jin Yuxiang case. Your full cooperation is required."

"The second thing is the news I just received upon arriving in Leizhou."

He glanced at the Leizhou branch officers present: "Seven Star Academy has recently seen a series of student disappearances."

"The local police station and security department have received reports, but so far there is no progress. They suspect it is related to the rumored pollution."

His gaze fell on Dai Yang: "Director Dai, you are most familiar with Leizhou. I'll temporarily assign this case to you."

"I'm giving you three days to find out the identities of all the missing students and uncover the truth behind their disappearances!"

Dai Yang was dumbfounded.

Three days? !
I've never even heard of this!
You expect me to solve the case in three days?
Why don't you just tell me to die?
Xiang Chongyuan had no intention of giving him a chance to bargain.

After saying a few words, he stood up.

That's all for today. Go back to what you were doing and keep everything as usual!

Then he actually decided to leave, leaving everyone a bit dumbfounded.

This includes the special task force inspectors who came with him.

They didn't even get a chance to sit down properly, and before they could say a word, they were all gone?
So they came here just to join in the fun?
"correct."

Xiang Chongyuan walked to the door, then stopped: "The new bureau will have a large number of new personnel."

"Director Dai, I heard there's a residential area not far from here that belongs to the Environmental Protection Bureau?"

"You can arrange it. Those who were already living there will be reassigned to new accommodations based on their contributions and rank. I will give you the list later."

"This……"

Dai Yang's expression changed slightly.

Xiang Chongyuan asked, "What's wrong? Is there a problem?"

Dai Yang asked hesitantly, "Those who already moved in, don't need to be reassigned, right?"

Xiang Chongyuan said coldly, "You know what I'm talking about. No one else was originally staying there. Do you think your arrangements are in accordance with the rules?"

"Is Xie Lingxin the one who was absent without reason today?"

"With his rank, is he even qualified to live in that kind of place? Not to mention, you promoted him from level 24 to level 15 in just a few months!"

"Tell me yourself, is it compliant?"

Dai Yang gritted his teeth and said resolutely, "His rank did rise a bit too quickly, but given his contributions, he deserves an exception!"

"Everything I did was within the rules."

"Director Xiang, I'm sorry, but I cannot agree with you on this matter!"

"This was my decision beforehand. If you feel there's anything wrong with it, you can report it, have someone investigate me, or simply dismiss me from my post!"

Everyone was shocked to see that he was so bold as to dare to contradict this black-faced wandering god.

The people at the Leizhou branch couldn't help but feel secretly worried.

Many people were also gloating.

But Xiang Chongyuan did not lose his temper as they expected.

Instead, he nodded and said, "Very good. Since you think his contribution is sufficient, I will give him a chance."

"Didn't you get him the position of deputy head of the Special Operations Division?"

"I'd like to see if he has the ability!"

He scanned the people from various environmental protection bureaus present: "I will be the new district bureau chief, and I will be reorganizing the various front-line teams within the bureau."

"Most of the old teams will remain, but a large number of new personnel will be added,"

"You all inform the team leaders that they can try to recruit these personnel."

The heads of each branch were all delighted.

They didn't know where these people came from.

But the people Xiang Chongyuan brought were definitely not mediocre!

The more you can win, the greater your chances of making a contribution in the future!
Xiang Chongyuan looked at Dai Yang: "He wants to be the head of the Special Operations Section? Fine, he'll have to build up the team himself."

“I’ll give him three days as well. As long as he can gather the full strength of the Special Operations Division, I can let bygones be bygones!”

(End of this chapter)