A rollback after death? Then let them offer their loyalty!

Police station, in front of the deputy commissioner's office—

Lin Yu took a deep breath. To break the deadlock, he had to persuade Shen Bing to take action against Chen Tianxiong.

Lin Yu had only seen Shen Bing once from afar and knew nothing about her.

However, Lin Yu was certain that she was very assertive and intelligent, and gaining her trust would be difficult, but not impossible.

After mentally rehearsing the process, Lin Yu knocked on the door.

"Come in." Shen Bing's voice came from behind the door, devoid of emotion.

Lin Yu pushed the door open and closed it behind him, then his gaze fell on the person behind the desk.

Shen Bing, true to her name, has the appearance of a cold and aloof older sister.

She was wearing a crisp uniform jacket, with the top two buttons undone, revealing a section of her fair and slender neck.

The shirt fabric was very thin, clinging to the body's curves, and the edge of the black lace lingerie underneath could be vaguely seen.

The sleeves were rolled up to the elbows, revealing smooth lines in the forearms, and the skin gleamed with an ivory-like sheen under the cool office lighting.

Because the desk was open, Lin Yu could clearly see a pair of shapely, long legs in black stockings underneath.

She wore high heels, one leg crossed over the other, her toes lightly touching the ground.

Lin Yu didn't look at it for long, glancing at it before looking away.

Then, a fawning smile, the kind often seen on the faces of lowly people meeting their superiors, spread across their faces.

At this moment, Shen Bing was sitting and reading a document, without looking up.

"Director Shen," Lin Yu said, his voice carrying just the right amount of respect.

Shen Bing then raised her eyes.

His gaze lingered on Lin Yu's face for a moment.

She was clearly surprised that Lin Yu, a criminal, would come to her office, and asked with some astonishment:

"What is it?"

"I have something important to report to you." Lin Yu took two steps forward and stopped in front of the desk.

The distance was well-judged; close enough to appear sincere, but not so close as to infringe on Shen Bing's personal space.

"It's about Director Chen."

Shen Bing stopped turning the page, resting her chin on her hand with great interest:

Tell me about it.

Lin Yu took a deep breath, his ingratiating smile fading slightly, replaced by an expression that was a mixture of tension and determination.

"Chief, the Chengnan Orphanage that you asked us to investigate today... I suspect it's related to Chief Chen Tianxiong."

To be honest, I've been observing this matter for a long time.

The office was silent for three seconds.

Shen Bing put down the documents and leaned back in her chair.

She looked at Lin Yu, her face expressionless, but a hint of curiosity flashed deep in her eyes.

"Oh? You knew all along?"

"Yes, I secretly investigated for half a month." Lin Yu nodded:

"I know Director Chen is very powerful, but I'm thinking... if I can help you bring him down, wouldn't I have accomplished a great service?"

Lin Yu rubbed his hands together, then pounded his chest in grief and indignation:

"Chief, I've been a Level 3 agent for three years now, a full three years. Do you know how I've spent all these years?"

I want to climb the ladder, and only by remaining loyal to Director Shen will I have a chance—”

Lin Yu didn't finish his sentence, but the meaning was clear.

To flatter, to fawn, to try to climb the social ladder.

Shen Bing stared at Lin Yu for a long time.

So long that Lin Yu's smile became a little stiff.

Then she suddenly laughed, with a hint of amusement in her eyes.

"You've got some nerve," Shen Bing said.

"A junior police officer secretly investigated the chief and uncovered such a deadly secret, yet he dared to come to me to claim credit."

"Fortune favors the bold," Lin Yu said, scratching his head.

"Besides, I believe that you, Deputy Director Shen, also want to take action against Director Chen. I'm just giving you some advice."

Shen Bing didn't respond.

She took a cigarette from the pack, lit it, and took a puff.

Smoke rose slowly between the two, making Shen Bing's face appear somewhat hazy.

"What about specific evidence?" she asked.

"No." Lin Yu shrugged.

Shen Bing's lips twitched, and she stubbed out the cigarette in the ashtray.

"You dare to report the chief without any physical evidence? Just based on your words?"

Lin Yu didn't panic. Instead, he took another half step forward and could even smell Shen Bing's body fragrance.

Of course, there's also strawberry-flavored smoke.

"Deputy Director Shen, physical evidence is dead, but people are alive."

Some things don't need evidence, just a reason.

"What do you mean?"

"You've been parachuted into Jiangcheng for three months now, nominally on par with Chen Tianxiong." Lin Yu lowered his voice:

"But in reality? How many people can you mobilize for the investigation team? And the criminal investigation team?"

Logistics, technology, archives—how many of these key positions have your people?

Shen Bing tapped her fingers lightly on the table.

Lin Yu continued, "Chen Tianxiong has been operating in Jiangcheng for over a decade, and his influence is deeply entrenched."

It's difficult for you to take action against him. But what if you have a legitimate reason, a reason sufficient to attract the attention of the protected area?

Lin Yu paused:

"That list of orphanage staff at the disposal is the key. Director, you can call a meeting and first throw dirty water on Chen Tianxiong... I'm certain this is related to him."

"If we can't find it, I'm the one who'll lose face. You can easily say I made a false accusation, throw me out to take the blame, and Chen Tianxiong will still have to owe you a favor."

Upon hearing this, Shen Bing completely lost her composure.

It wasn't because of Lin Yu's suggestion, but because Lin Yu, as a criminal, had come to see himself as an agent even after losing his memory.

But to achieve this level of sophistication is truly incredible.

Shen Bing didn't know what could possibly make Lin Yu so willing to risk his life for her.

Beauty? A sense of justice?

Shen Bing didn't think it was the first one, but the second one seemed even more absurd.

You're telling me that a criminal who single-handedly robbed Chen Tianxiong of his important goods and then killed three people has a sense of justice?

Shen Bing couldn't believe it no matter how she thought about it.

Is that what beauty is?

Shen Bing considered herself to be somewhat attractive, but Lin Yu's eyes did not show any greed.

This left Shen Bing somewhat puzzled by Lin Yu; she hated the feeling of things slipping out of her control.

"Damn it, what exactly is his purpose?" Shen Bing thought to herself, but didn't show any weakness on her face.

She remained silent for a few seconds before speaking:

"Do you know what this means? If Chen Tianxiong seeks revenge, you will die."

"Director Shen, it is my honor to work for you."

Besides, now that you've exposed this, when it comes to the power struggle between you big shots, Chen Tianxiong won't have time to bother with a nobody like me.

"He really is a criminal, all smooth talk," Shen Bing thought to herself.

"Okay, I understand. You can go now." She waved her hand.

Lin Yu didn't say anything more, as saying too much would easily displease Shen Bing.

"Then I won't bother you any longer, but—" Lin Yu paused.

Shen Bing thought Lin Yu was about to say something important, and looked at him curiously.

Then Lin Yu said, "Director, smoking is bad for your health. Please smoke less."

Shen Bing immediately lost her composure: "Let's go right now."

"Alright." Lin Yu slowly left the office.

Shen Bing was the only one left in the office. She could tell that Lin Yu really wanted to bring down Chen Tianxiong, and he was very determined.

But what puzzled Shen Bing was—

Lin Yu hadn't worked at the police station for three years, or even two weeks. How could he have investigated for half a month?

Lin Yu was lying to her, but what was his reason?

"Lin Yu, Lin Yu, what exactly is your purpose?"

Suddenly losing your memory, and what was Chen Tianxiong's shipment, and where is it hidden? It's been two weeks, and I haven't gotten a single useful piece of information from you.

However, the fact that you came to see me might be a breakthrough.

I've been investigating Chen Tianxiong for a long time now, so I'll just do as you say...

Shen Bing's gaze was deep. He opened the cigarette cap, intending to light another one, but then put it down after thinking about it.

Although it's a women's cigarette with a low nicotine content, it's still bad for your health.

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