Eating bizarre things in public upgrades my status; the Special Affairs Bureau wants me to join them

"Secretary Zhou? What do you mean?"

In the office, the manager in a suit asked.

"Hmph, those are investigators from out of town."

"It seems they came from Bacheng."

"The man surnamed Hong doesn't want to cause trouble, nor does he want to get involved!"

The manager frowned upon hearing this.

The owner of Qiangyuan Biotechnology, who was sitting in a chair playing with an ornament, also paused and looked up to ask, "So... Secretary Zhou means to let them investigate?"

"It's not that bad!" Secretary Zhou denied.

"The governor is still waiting for your medicine. You can continue your research without worrying about these things."

"As for those investigators from other places..."

"Go down and give them the phone now."

"I'll talk to them myself!"

"They're nothing more than hotheads who went to the Five Cities Conference without knowing the consequences. If I tell them personally, they won't dare to disrespect me and continue investigating your company."

Hearing this, the manager beamed.

Secretary Zhou is backed by the governor.

In the various special bureaus of Shuzhou, whether it's the director or an ordinary investigator, who wouldn't give him face?

Unless that person really doesn't want to make a living anymore.

With Secretary Zhou personally questioning the investigators, they would probably have no choice but to leave with resentment.

Thinking of this, he quickly responded...

"Okay, I'll go right now!"

As he spoke, he gestured to the boss, and only after the boss nodded with a smile did he quickly leave the office. At the same time, Yu Ji was asking He Li about what had just happened.

"Was that a call from Director Hong?"

"Hmm! This company has quite a background!" He Li nodded. "But the more it seems like this, the more likely there is a problem... By the way, why don't you hack into their surveillance system and see what's going on?"

"Don't let someone run away again."

Yu Ji shook his head upon hearing this.

"I just managed to get in, but something's weird..."

"You caused quite a stir before."

"People in the company have already spotted us, but they don't seem panicked."

As Yu Ji said this, He Li had already entered the company building and saw the employees and executives who were still working as usual and were not affected at all.

Some people even approached him on their own initiative...

That person was the general manager of the company.

He held his phone with a mocking expression.

He was really looking forward to seeing how funny He Li's expression would be when he received the call from Secretary Zhou.

So, they moved closer to He Li.

He began, "Let me introduce myself, I am..."

However, before he could finish speaking, He Li impatiently waved his hand, forcibly interrupting him.

"I'm not interested in who you are."

"I'm here to ask your boss some questions, and also to look into other things about your company, such as... certain chemical drugs you might manufacture."

Upon hearing this, the manager in the suit curled his lip.

"You investigators are really arrogant."

"However, our boss isn't someone you can just meet."

"Even you won't be allowed!"

After saying this, perhaps noticing the coldness in He Li and the others' eyes, he smiled and handed them his phone...

"You don't need to be angry."

"Here's your phone number. After you answer this call, you'll understand why I dare say you can't possibly meet our boss!"

Hearing the other party say this, not only Yu Ji and the others, but even He Li was a little curious.

"Oh? Is that so?"

He squinted and reached out to take the phone.

Suddenly, an unfamiliar voice came from the phone.

"An investigator from Bacheng, right?"

"My name is Zhou Feng, and I am the secretary to the governor of Shuzhou."

Zhou Feng paused here, seemingly waiting for He Li to greet him in a flustered and humble manner. However, he waited for several seconds before receiving He Li's indifferent reply...

"Oh, and then?"

He Li asked indifferently.

Zhou Feng was stunned for a moment upon hearing this.

What's going on? A mere ordinary investigator, upon hearing his own name and identity...

Shouldn't you feel anxious? Then greet yourself?

Instead, it's this inexplicable reaction?

Even the manager in the suit on the other end, after hearing the call and seeing He Li's performance, couldn't help but say, "Didn't you hear me? The person you're talking to is the secretary of the governor of Shuzhou..."

"So?" He Li frowned.

He was getting impatient: "Spit it out if you have something to say."

"You..." The suit manager was stunned.

This doesn't match what he imagined.

As he expected, it shouldn't be He Li who received the call, filled with anxiety and fear that he had offended a powerful figure...

Then leave in a sorry state?

Why... does he seem unafraid?

The manager in the suit was still a little confused.

Zhou Feng had already come to his senses.

Although he was somewhat surprised by He Li's attitude, he didn't have time to waste on such a minor character, so he didn't pursue the matter further and instead got down to business...

"I don't know why you're investigating this company, but I expect you to stop immediately."

"Qiangyuan Biotechnology is a well-known enterprise in Shuzhou and has made great contributions to the development of Shuzhou. They are also researching drugs to treat cancer."

"This is something that benefits humanity!"

I hope you know what's important.

"Furthermore, the governor has high hopes for them!"

"If you insist on investigating, and it affects the progress of the drug, you will not only be punished..."

"The Special Affairs Bureau of Bacheng is also culpable!"

Upon hearing this, He Li revealed a sinister smile.

"Are you threatening me?"

He asked, and Zhou Feng didn't give a definite answer, only saying, "I just hope you know what you can and cannot do, and don't ruin yourself because of a moment of passion..."

"Is that so?" He Li's sinister smile deepened.

"I'm very afraid of threats."

"Anyone who threatens me, I'll kill them."

"I don't have the time or inclination to constantly guard against backstabbers."

"Just like before, there were idiots like you who recklessly threatened me on the phone."

Do you know what happened to him afterwards?

"He's dead, I ripped him open!"

As he spoke, he looked at Yu Ji.

The latter nodded and began tracing the location of the incoming call.

Zhou Feng's face darkened upon hearing this. He had never been threatened so blatantly in all his years in Shuzhou, which made him extremely angry and he had no desire to waste any more words with He Li.

"Fine, fine, this young man is so arrogant, he's even threatening me now?"

"Very good, I will contact the Special Affairs Bureau of Bacheng."

"It will also be about the matter mentioned above."

"You'd better pray that they find out something; maybe then things will turn out alright for you."

"Otherwise, hmph!"

As he was speaking, He Li was also quite blunt.

"Don't worry, I'll find out."

"Furthermore, I must remind you that things found here...you, and the governor behind you, as the bigwig who sheltered this company, should also be prepared to be investigated."

"One last reminder..."

"I have nationwide law enforcement authority!"

"Don't worry, I can investigate you!"

After speaking, He Li casually tossed his phone away.

Zhou Feng, on the other end of the phone, felt a twitch in his eyelids.

National law enforcement power?

Isn't he just an ordinary investigator from out of town? Where did this kid get nationwide law enforcement authority? Even the heads of those special bureaus probably don't have that kind of special power, right?

Could it be... that this kid has a powerful background?

Zhou Feng was lost in thought, and at the same time, he suddenly remembered that Hong Tian had previously ignored He Li's actions.

Could it be... that old guy already knew?

Thinking of this, Zhou Feng realized something was wrong.

I got screwed over by that old bastard Hong Tian!

Of course, Zhou Feng wasn't the only one panicking; the manager opposite He Li was also drenched in sweat...

"This...this situation...something's not right!"

"This guy isn't your average investigator?"

"Damn it! No wonder they dared to investigate us!"

"He doesn't even care about Secretary Zhou, and he even dared to directly threaten to investigate him. So, do you think he can investigate us nobody however he wants?"

"Damn it, we've kicked a diamond armor piece!!!"

The manager's face turned pale.

Seeing He Li looking over, his eyes darted around and he suddenly forced an extremely ugly smile...

"Um... well..."

"Do you need me to show you the way?"

"I know where the boss is, I know all the big and small things that happen in the company, and... I also know some of those shady things."

"I...I can say anything."

"You see... at that time..."

"Could I... show leniency?"

He hunched over, his forehead covered in cold sweat, and cautiously asked He Li with a fawning expression.

He Li glanced at him in surprise.

This guy is quite talented.

They surrendered quickly enough!

However, that would save some trouble.

"Alright, lead the way!" He nodded.

Upon hearing this, the manager beamed and quickly pushed aside the dumbfounded bodyguards, supervisors, and employees behind him, scurrying ahead and gesturing for He Li and the others to go first...