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Chapter 87 Helplessness!

Hang up Zhang Tao's call.

Tu Yuan felt very heavy-hearted.

Even the excitement of breaking through to the second stage of martial arts had disappeared.

Previously, when he and Fang Ming went to Zhang Tao's house.

Based on the meaning conveyed by Zhang Tao's words at the time.

He should be able to stay in his position as the head of the Zhenghe Police Station for at least another three months.

They might even stay for up to six months.

Tu Yuan had originally thought that if Zhang Tao could stay at the Zhenghe Police Station for half a year, that would be great.

In the past few months, he has been working hard to improve his martial arts skills.

One must at least reach the peak or near-peak level of a second-stage martial artist.

If he could really reach the Martial Arts Master level, Tu Yuan would also like to compete for the position of Deputy Director.

After all, at the grassroots level of federal police stations, martial artists generally hold leadership positions.

Moreover, it wasn't just an ordinary leadership position.

It is possible that only in the city of Donghua Prefecture, in a place with a special location, would a martial artist not be the deputy director or the director of the police station.

Of course, this kind of police station is probably comparable in level to the Xingsheng District Public Security Bureau.

It's a police station with extremely high-level facilities.

This was originally Tu Yuan's plan.

Moreover, with Zhang Tao's status as an assistant police officer, Tu Yuan himself can avoid a lot of trouble.

For example, the incident with He Senguang today.

If Tu Yuan didn't have the identity of Zhang Tao's assistant police officer, it's uncertain whether He Senjie would have answered his call during his day off.

Not to mention he verbally abused his younger brother, He Senguang, to the point of being utterly humiliated.

Tu Yuan had always been well aware that his recent change in status within the institute was all due to Zhang Tao.

Instead of relying on his own abilities.

But now, plans can't keep up with changes.

Zhang Tao's tone on the phone suggested that the place assigned to him by his superiors was not one he was satisfied with.

Otherwise, it's impossible that there wouldn't be any trace of happiness in the voice.

At the very least, it should be a tone of mixed joy and sorrow.

The only good news for Tu Yuan right now is his strength as a second-stage martial artist.

He can apply for a promotion based on his merits.

According to the regulations of the Federal Department of Public Safety.

Police officers who have reached the second level of martial arts mastery must hold a rank no lower than second-level police officer.

Under normal circumstances, a first-level police officer's strength cannot reach the level of a second-level martial artist.

There are two ways to get promoted in police rank.

One way is to accumulate seniority, which normally takes five years to get promoted.

The second method is through merit points, which are used to advance police ranks.

Moreover, the merit points used to promote police rank are calculated based on the number of years of service.

For example, Tu Yuan has just been promoted to a regular officer position and wants to improve his rank using merit points, so he needs 200 merit points to advance his police rank.

If Tu Yuan has been a full-fledged officer for a year, then he will need 160 merit points to be promoted to a higher police rank.

In short, for every additional year of police service, the merit points required for a promotion will decrease proportionally.

The same principle applies to the promotion of a second-level police officer to a third-level police officer.

If one's strength reaches the peak of the second-stage martial arts master realm, one can apply for promotion to the third-level police officer rank.

Even if you don't have enough years of service, you can still get promoted.

This is one of the reasons why the federal government says that federal public officials are linked to their abilities.

Of course, police rank only improves benefits and does not mean that there is a specific leadership position.

However, to hold a specific leadership position, one's police rank must meet certain requirements.

For example, the minimum police rank required for positions such as the captain of the security team or the captain of the patrol team is a third-level police officer.

Of course, only a third-level police officer can hold such a position if the police station has a small number of officers or if it is a newly established police station.

Either it has an antenna on its head.

If you have a strong backer, you can get promoted.

Originally, Tu Yuan had planned to conceal his strength for a period of time.

After all, it would be too conspicuous to show it off now.

But now that Zhang Tao is leaving, it's harder to hide him.

He needs to be promoted in his police rank.

Otherwise, after Zhang Tao leaves, Shen Xin and Sun Guangrong can easily find an excuse to delay his application for several months.

That's when the real trouble will begin.

Moreover, while displaying strength may attract attention, conversely, sometimes attracting attention can actually ensure safety.

When too many people are paying attention to you, it becomes difficult for those who want to do something underhanded to take action against you, as they will have many concerns.

Thinking of this, Tu Yuan let out a heavy sigh.

After Zhang Tao left.

Will Shen Xin make a comeback?!

Probably.

Moreover, apart from Shen Xin, Sun Guangrong is very likely to inherit the position of director.

Tu Yuan and Sun Guangrong did not have a harmonious relationship.

When Sun Guangrong took office, he himself became the assistant police officer of the former director Zhang Tao.

It is impossible not to be suppressed.

The first thing anyone does when they take power is to eliminate the influence of their predecessor!

No one can accept their power being influenced or hampered by their predecessor!

In particular, Sun Guangrong himself had a conflict with Zhang Tao.

That is even more true.

Thinking of these things, a gloomy feeling rose in Tu Yuan's heart.

She even considered asking Zhang Tao to find a way to transfer her along with him.

It shouldn't be too much of a problem for a second-tier martial artist to ask for a police officer.

However, we still need to go to Zhang Tao's place first to see what the situation is, where Zhang Tao is to be transferred to, and what position he will hold.

Only then can a decision be made.

When Tu Yuan arrived at Zhang Tao's house, it was already around 9:30 p.m.

Li He opened the door.

Li He's mood today may also be affected by Zhang Tao, as she seems somewhat down.

Although she smiled when she saw Tu Yuan, the smile looked somewhat forced.

Seeing Li He's expression.

Tu Yuan's heart grew heavier.

"Tu Yuan, your director is waiting for you in the study."

"You can just go there."

"Okay! I'll head over there, Sister Li He!"

Tu Yuan said something and then walked towards the study.

I didn't see Zhang Tao's wife today; perhaps she wasn't home, or perhaps she was in her bedroom and didn't want to come out.

Zhang Tao's study is next to the toilet.

The door is a white wooden door with a black doorknob.

After Tu Yuan knocked on the door.

Zhang Tao inside said the word "enter".

Tu Yuan then turned the doorknob and pushed the door open to enter.

Zhang Tao's study is not large, appearing to be only eleven or twelve square meters.

It is rectangular in shape.

There is a row of bookshelves against the wall on the left, and a small single desk on the right.

There is also a single sofa in the corner on the left side of the entrance.

Zhang Tao was sitting at his desk at that moment.

As soon as Tu Yuan entered the room, he began to observe Zhang Tao's expression.

Zhang Tao's face didn't show much expression, just like usual.

Tu Yuan, who had served as Zhang Tao's assistant for a period of time, could tell that Zhang Tao was in a very bad mood at the time.

Because Zhang Tao's masseter muscles are taut, he will make this very subtle movement when he is unhappy.

Zhang Tao didn't turn his head, but simply pointed to the single sofa and said, "Sit down!"

"Yes, Chief Zhang!"

Tu Yuan sat down carefully.

After Tu Yuan sat down, Zhang Tao turned his chair around.

Let yourself face the abyss of slaughter.

Looking at Tu Yuan, Zhang Tao's face didn't show much expression.

However, Tu Yuan could see a very complex expression in Zhang Tao's eyes.

There was surprise, sighs, and helplessness.

Seeing Zhang Tao's look, Tu Yuan's heart stirred.

However, he did not speak.

"Tu Yuan, tell me honestly, have you reached the peak of martial arts cultivation?!"

Even though Tu Yuan had some guesses from Zhang Tao's eyes.

When Zhang Tao asked about this, Tu Yuan was still somewhat surprised.

At this point, he could figure it out with a little thought.

It is very likely that Wang Shuanghe told Zhao Nana about his purchase of Baihua medicine.

Zhao Nana likely told Gong Yuanyuan about it.

Zhang Tao learned about this from Gong Yuanyuan.

Thinking of this, Tu Yuan couldn't help but smile bitterly to himself.

He didn't blame Wang Shuanghe for his big mouth.

After all, he only met Wang Shuanghe through Zhao Nana's introduction.

It's normal for Wang Shuanghe to go to Zhao Nana after she spent money at his place.

After all, if Wang Shuanghe didn't say anything, how could Zhao Nana accept his favor?!

Tu Yuan never expected that this news would reach Zhang Tao in less than a day.

Since Zhang Tao has asked this question, and given that Zhang Tao may soon be transferred elsewhere...

Tu Yuan also told the truth directly.

"Commander Zhang! I broke through this morning and am now a second-stage martial artist!"

Clang!

As soon as Tu Yuan finished speaking, Zhang Tao stood up.

Because he stood up too abruptly, the chair he was sitting on was pushed backward and slammed into the wall.

Zhang Tao's eyes were filled with shock.

He knew when Tu Yuan went to the Xingsheng District Branch to get certified as a first-class martial arts practitioner.

In just half a month, Tu Yuan broke through from a first-stage martial artist to a second-stage martial artist?!

Zhang Tao certainly wouldn't think that way.

He would only assume that Tu Yuan had likely broken through to the first level of martial arts two or three months ago, but had been hiding his true abilities.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to explain Tu Yuan's cultivation progress; how could it have accelerated even after he became a first-stage martial artist?

There is no such thing.

"Come on! Give me a hand! I'll give it a try!"

Zhang Tao suppressed his shock and spoke.

At this moment, he had already extended his right hand towards Tu Yuan, as if to shake hands.

The so-called "giving a helping hand" means that two people hold each other's hands and then each of them exerts force on the left side of their own side.

This is a sport that tests strength, similar to arm wrestling.

"Yes, Chief Zhang!"

Tu Yuan stood up from the sofa, extended his right hand, and the two clasped hands.

Tu Yuan immediately exerted force to the left.

However, no matter how hard he tried, Zhang Tao's hand remained motionless.

Even Zhang Tao didn't seem to exert any effort at all.

Tu Yuan was not surprised by this.

But at this moment, Zhang Tao's gaze towards Tu Yuan completely changed.

His heart was in turmoil.

Previously, he admired and respected Tu Yuan more.

It was only then that he realized he had far underestimated Tu Yuan's potential.

Zhang Tao knew very well that at his age, the possibility of breaking through to become a third-level martial artist was not very high.

He himself wasn't very confident.

He was only somewhat confident in reaching the peak of a second-tier martial artist.

If he cannot break through to become a third-tier martial artist, then his upper limit is already set there.

But Tu Yuan is different.

Tu Yuan is only twenty years old and has been practicing martial arts for less than half a year.

This means that Tu Yuan, at his age, is likely to be more than just a third-tier martial artist.

Tu Yuan's future potential is far greater than his!

For a moment, Zhang Tao even felt a faint sense of envy towards Tu Yuan.

Zhang Tao composed himself and said, "Tu Yuan! Your martial arts talent is beyond my expectations!"

"Before you joined the police station, are you sure you didn't obtain any body-strengthening techniques from other clandestine channels? Or that you didn't practice martial arts?!"

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"No, Director Zhang, I only started formally learning martial arts after I joined the company."

Hearing Tu Yuan's resolute answer, Zhang Tao took a deep breath.

"very good!"

"Since that's the case, then I won't hide it from you!"

"My transfer order will be issued within half a month."

"I was transferred to the Shizhong District Public Security Bureau, where I served as the captain of the Public Security Squadron."

Upon hearing this...

Tu Yuan was stunned for a moment.

As the administrative center of Shengyun City, Shizhong District has all the advantages to secure first place and strive for second.

It seemed that Zhang Tao was not very satisfied with this position.

He seemed to understand Tu Yuan's doubts.

Zhang Tao sighed softly.

"The administrative center of our Shengyun City is located in the city center, where many celebrities and elites also live."

"Being the captain of the public security squad at the Shizhong District Branch sounds impressive."

"But in terms of actual work, it's all troublesome. A single case could involve many well-known figures, and I can't afford to offend any of them."

"Even in places like Xingsheng District, there are cases where people come to me to say hello."

"Especially in a place like the city center."

"Originally, a deputy director of the Xingsheng District Public Security Bureau had reached retirement age and was scheduled to retire in a few months."

"I also want to compete for the position of deputy director, even if the work I'm in charge of isn't very important, but at least I can get into the central leadership team of the branch bureau."

"I also have a say in some matters."

"But there are too many people eyeing various positions in Xingsheng District. Even though I have supporters, I'm still a bit weak and can't compete with those people."

Zhang Tao's tone was full of helplessness.

Tu Yuan was surprised by Zhang Tao's words, and also surprised that Zhang Tao was so honest with him.

Zhang Tao hadn't originally planned to say these things.

He doesn't like to talk about his difficulties in front of his subordinates.

It was only because Tu Yuan was incredibly talented that he worried that if he didn't take Tu Yuan with him when he was transferred, he would suffer Tu Yuan's resentment or even hatred.

That's why I said those things.

After all, Zhang Tao knew very well that Tu Yuan's days at the Zhenghe Police Station would not be easy after he left.

But there was nothing he could do.

The deputy director of the municipal bureau had no real connections within the Shizhong District Public Security Bureau.

Needless to say, he was even more so.

In his view, the position of the security squad leader was like a volcano.

The previous captain of the security squadron was transferred to a position with no power because he offended some people by handling some cases.

Although Zhang Tao has powerful backers, he lacks confidence in his ability to navigate the complexities of various factions in his position.

Bringing Tu Yuan along might not be a good thing; Tu Yuan might even be implicated because of his overly conspicuous talent.

Tu Yuan then vaguely understood why Zhang Tao had said those things to him.

However, he did not respond.

It wasn't that he didn't want to answer, but rather that he could only remain silent and listen.

"Deputy Director Sun has been vying for the director position after I leave."

"But I suggested to the higher-ups that I did not believe he was capable of managing the Zhenghe Police Station well."

"Therefore, the next director of Zhenghe Police Station will not be promoted from within our station, but will be transferred from outside."

"Zhou Zheng, the former deputy director of Guangming Police Station, will be transferred to serve as the director of Zhenghe Police Station."

"He and I get along well! You don't need to worry about him ostracizing you after he arrives!"

"Of course, he can't possibly make you his assistant officer."

Zhang Tao's words were good news for Tu Yuan.

As long as it's not Sun Guangrong and Shen Xin who go up, everyone else is fine!

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