Official title: Refused to stay at the university, started his career in a rural town.

Hou Liangping was still fuming as he walked out of the bank.

The people of Handong are really too impolite; they don't respect him, a member of the Zhonghou clan, at all.

Do they really expect me to print out my award-winning essay from my previous job, "My Father-in-Law is Chung Cheng-kuo," and paste it with my work ID before they'll know about my background?

If I don't tell you, won't you know to check?

Then you all show that humble look, which is perfect for me to show off a bit, is that not allowed?

Wow, there are all sorts of birds in a big forest!

In Beijing, I can just casually show up at people's homes, and as soon as they see my work ID, they all tremble and cooperate!

Thinking of this, Hou Liangping secretly began to resent Chen Hai again.

It was he who, during his tenure as head of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, failed to build up its reputation, which is why my work ID is so worthless!

What a complete waste!

And this Tang Fei next to me, I asked you to investigate Li Dakang, look how scared you are!

He doesn't even dare to show his work ID. Do you know that I, Hou Liangping, once punched my own boss?

"Director Tang, why don't you go back to your unit and try to investigate?"

Hou Liangping took a deep breath, stared intently at Tang Fei, and said very seriously.

Do you know that you are acting on orders from Provincial Party Secretary Sha Ruijin? What are you afraid of?

Throughout Handong, who doesn't know the formidable reputation of Secretary Sha?

I heard that the line of officials waiting to be received by Secretary Sha is now stretching until after the New Year!

With your attitude, there's definitely no place for you next to Secretary Sha in the future!

"Director Hou, Secretary Sha said to keep a low profile..."

If I were to go back and secretly retrieve the data, I would definitely be discovered.

And what we happen to be investigating is...

Tang Fei saw Hou Liangping's pressing gaze and said with some regret.

I'm keeping Secretary Sha's instructions firmly in mind. On the contrary, you're the one who blatantly wants to check Ouyang Jing's account statements, as if you're afraid that Li Dakang won't know!

On the contrary, by doing nothing, I am perfectly carrying out Sha Ruijin's instructions!

Don't look at me like that. You're just a lowly section chief, you don't deserve it!

I, Tang, as the newly appointed general of Shajiabang, am just waiting to be promoted to the rank of director-general after the Standing Committee meeting!

Hou Liangping was so angry with Tang Fei that he was practically spitting fire.

Keep a low profile, keep a low profile forever, huh?

Don't you know I've stormed into banks countless times and been kicked out countless times?

And you still won't do any work?

Are you trying to force me, Hou Liangping, to sit at the entrance of your Jingzhou Public Security Bureau and throw a tantrum?

You're the deputy director of the Public Security Bureau, I don't believe you don't have the ability to investigate while everyone is watching!

However, Hou Liangping, who is currently a lone commander in the investigation team personally appointed by Sha Ruijin, really doesn't dare to turn against Tang Fei!

Otherwise, I'll be all alone again!

With Tang Fei following along, at least they can show off their power!

Hou Liangping lowered his head and pondered for a while, then his eyes darted around and he decided to try a different approach.

"Director Tang, how about we make an exception..."

Hou Liangping suddenly moved closer to Tang Fei, put his right arm around Tang Fei's shoulder, and grinned as he leaned his face close to Tang Fei's.

Upon seeing Hou Liangping's large, oily face so close to his own, Tang Fei was so frightened that he quickly took two steps back.

Unfortunately, they couldn't break free!

Long-term illness makes one a good doctor; being bound for a long time makes one a shackler.

Tang Fei, who was being held in Hou Liangping's arms, would not easily break free.

"Director Hou, Director Hou, have some self-respect!"

Seeing Hou Liangping's mouth about to touch his, Tang Fei was terrified. He desperately stretched his neck to the other side while whispering a growl.

This Hou Liangping is shameless, but he still has his own pride!

What if he actually kisses me in public? Will I even be able to live the rest of my life?

Even if he gets a job, he'll be depressed for the rest of his life!

Too scary!

"Hey, Director Tang, what's our relationship?"

That was a partner personally appointed by the Provincial Party Secretary Sha Ruijin. We are a Tim, Tim, you understand?

Feed the family!

Hou Liangping shook his head and hugged Tang Fei, saying with a grin.

Since force won't work, I'll try to build rapport with you—that's Hou Liangping's approach.

However, Hou Liangping's uniquely affectionate manner startled Tang Fei quite a bit.

What exactly do you want to do?

Could it be that you're from the southwest?

Tang Fei was filled with fear and didn't hear a word Hou Liangping said.

"Director Hou, Director Hou, please keep a low profile! There are people coming and going on the street, we can't do this!"

Tang Fei took two steps back and finally broke free when Hou Liangping was off guard.

Of course, it's also because Hou Liangping didn't put in enough effort.

Otherwise, with the binding techniques he had practiced at home, even someone like Lu Zhishen could be bound up by Hou Liangping.

"What can't we do?"

Director Hou frowned, looked around and saw that there were indeed quite a few people, then began to look at the two of them.

After all, in Jingzhou, having two men on top of each other is indeed quite unusual.

"Director Hou, I've already had my trusted confidant secretly... secretly monitor Dakang."

We don't have enough manpower to monitor Li Dakang and his wife's whereabouts!

"Or, how about we bring back two brothers for you to command?"

Tang Fei blinked and asked Hou Liangping.

This matter is a matter of surveillance and security, it doesn't really matter!

"Let's forget about it. The main thing is to keep an eye on whether Li Dakang and Ouyang Qing are going to high-end places."

"These things like water supply can be replenished later, no problem!"

Hou Liangping rubbed his chin thoughtfully for a moment before refusing.

As for the money, as long as we have something on these two people, we can make up for it however we want!

"Get on the train first, buy the ticket later"—that's the Zhonghou family's trademark, and a way to demonstrate their special status in Handong. We dare not smash it!

"Director Hou, what about us?"

Tang Fei smiled knowingly and continued to play dumb.

Investigate Li Dakang?

What a load of rubbish!

Even if he did embezzle, given your behavior, he would have covered up all the traces!

Do you still need to investigate?

"Let me try to get some paperwork done at the bureau."

Looking at the disappointing Tang Fei, Hou Liangping felt that he had to handle this himself!

With your lazy attitude, you won't get any credit when it comes time to settle accounts, Tang Fei!