Transmigrated into a female-oriented novel, and put an end to the domineering CEOs all over the city

Gao Shan sat at his desk, holding a thermos cup in his hand, slowly blowing on the steam.

He was in a great mood today. Last night's report was flawless; he managed to pocket all the credit.

Director Hong of the Municipal Bureau personally praised him, and Director Xu of the Branch Bureau must have also been credited with a contribution.

Year-end assessments and performance evaluations—isn't that a sure thing?

As for Lin Yutang?

Ha, a little girl with no background or connections, she's suspended from her job to reflect on her actions.

Once the heat dies down, find some excuse to transfer her to some godforsaken police station to work at the window, or simply throw her into the archives to organize case files, so she can never touch a case again for the rest of her life.

He couldn't take off this police uniform, but he had plenty of ways to make her feel even more uncomfortable wearing it than taking it off.

He was secretly pleased with himself, and even started planning whether he should treat a few of his old comrades to a meal after the commendation was given, to strengthen their camaraderie.

The office was quiet; several officers were engrossed in their work, and no one spoke.

Gao Shan sensed the oppressive atmosphere, but he didn't care.

Merit is what truly matters; as for public opinion? Can that stuff put food on the table?

Once the awards are given, these people will naturally flock to him again; he knows this all too well.

Just then, the office door was pushed open.

A young police officer poked his head in, his face expressionless: "Captain Gao, Director Xu wants you to go to his office."

Gao Shan paused for a moment, then immediately broke into a smile and replied enthusiastically, "Okay! Coming right away!"

He put down his thermos, stood up, and straightened his collar.

Director Xu is looking for him? It must be something good!

Perhaps we should praise him in person, or give him a heads-up beforehand, asking him what his thoughts are on the follow-up pursuit, so that he can take the lead.

The more he thought about it, the happier he became. His steps became lighter, and he went out humming a little tune.

After he left, the air in the office seemed to start flowing again.

The officers exchanged glances without speaking, but their eyes conveyed something.

In a corner, an old detective picked up his teacup and sighed, "Sigh, that girl Xiaolin is still too impulsive."

Another veteran detective chimed in, "Yeah, just bear with it and it'll pass, right? What good will it do to argue with your superiors? Young people, they just don't know any better."

"You don't need to take cases so seriously," the first veteran detective shook his head. "If it's not yours, there's no point in fighting for it."

Another veteran detective clicked his tongue: "What a pity for the young girl; she's a real talent for solving cases."

"What a pity? No background, no connections, what's the use of just being good at solving cases?" The first veteran detective lowered his voice. "Sometimes, being good at networking is more important than being good at getting things done."

"Xiao Lin is too good at handling things, but not good at social skills. Captain Gao's move has taught her a lesson."

Another officer sneered, "Of course not, he's not as good at handling things as our Captain Gao. Captain Gao was so proactive last night, he was so energetic during his report, you'd think a People's Guardian had personally stepped in."

The group chatted amongst themselves, their voices tinged with regret and indignation.

They didn't explicitly say Gao Shan was wrong, but their words conveyed sympathy for Lin Yutang's situation and disapproval of Gao Shan's actions.

However, this indifference was limited to a few words of private discussion.

No one would risk offending a squad leader who has just made a meritorious contribution and is riding high, just for the sake of an inexperienced young colleague.

On the other side, Gao Shan knocked on the director's office door. Hearing a "Come in" from inside, he pushed the door open and entered, a smile on his face: "Director Xu, you wanted to see me?"

Xu Jie sat behind his desk, looked up, and glanced at Gao Shan.

He didn't let Gao Shan sit down, and said in a serious tone, getting straight to the point: "Gao Shan, I have a few questions for you. Listen carefully and think it through before you answer."

Gao Shan's heart skipped a beat.

His tone and demeanor... seemed quite different from the commendation speech he had envisioned.

His smile froze, then slowly faded, and he straightened up: "Director Xu, please speak."

Xu Jie stared at him: "Who discovered the clues to the location of Mo Yan Manor?"

Gao Shan's expression changed instantly, but only for a fleeting moment.

He forced himself to remain calm, his mind racing, and he kept saying, "Director Xu, the clue... was discovered by me and my team during the investigation..."

"Bang!"

Xu Jie slammed his hand on the table, stared at Gao Shan, and snapped, "Gao Shan! Think it through before you speak!"

Gao Shan's face turned pale.

He felt a cold sweat break out on his back instantly.

Oh no! Director Xu isn't here to praise him; he's here to interrogate him.

Could it be that Lin Yutang, that little bitch, went directly to the bureau chief to complain?

How dare she? What gives her the right?

Wait a minute... She's so beautiful, and she usually keeps to herself, could it be... that she's one of Director Xu's people? Or that she has some kind of relationship with Director Xu?

He was quickly calculating in his mind, but he still didn't say it aloud.

Because he knew all too well that admitting defeat at this point would mean total loss.

So he gritted his teeth and forced himself to speak: "Director Xu, it really is... I discovered it during my investigation, and my colleagues in the team can all testify to that."

Xu Jie sneered: "But I heard that Lin Yutang discovered a concrete clue and reported it to you immediately."

"And what did you do? You dragged your feet, failed to report it in a timely manner, and took no action whatsoever, ultimately allowing the suspect, Mo Yan, to escape!"

He paused, a hint of anger in his voice:

"Then, in the materials you submitted, you completely erased Lin Yutang's name, taking all the credit for yourself. And that's not all, you even suspended her from her duties for allegedly disobeying a superior! Isn't that right?!"

Gao Shan's mind went blank.

Oh no, Director Xu knows everything!

They even knew about the suspension!

Lin Yutang! It really was that woman! Not only did she complain to Director Xu, but she went into such detail! She even mentioned her suspension!

He cursed Lin Yutang a hundred times in his heart, but he still made a last-ditch effort and offered excuses:

"Director Xu... please let me explain. Comrade Lin Yutang was indeed the first to come into contact with the clues in this case, and I don't deny that."

"But the information she provided was very vague; there was only a general address, not even a specific house number, and she herself said she wasn't sure..."

"It was me. After receiving the information, I took it very seriously and immediately organized the core members of the team to conduct surveillance overnight, repeatedly investigate, and verify from multiple sources. Finally, we were able to pinpoint the exact location where Mo Yan was hiding and his activity patterns."

As he spoke, he observed Xu Jie's expression, trying to smooth things over: "This discovery and confirmation process is the result of collective wisdom and the joint efforts of all comrades in the squadron."

"As the squadron leader, I oversaw the overall situation, organized and coordinated efforts, and made the final decision, leading everyone to successfully rescue the trapped people..."

"This, this is also part of the credit. The materials may not have emphasized Comrade Lin Yutang's contributions enough. This was my oversight, and I apologize."

These words sound like a defense, but in reality, they are a subtle change of heart.

He quietly shifted the credit from his personal achievements to the collective credit.

He was testing Xu Jie's attitude, trying to see if it was possible for both sides to compromise and save face and retain their positions as company commander.

Xu Jie watched his performance with little expression on his face.

He was all too familiar with this kind of rhetoric. Having worked in the police force for so many years, he had seen countless instances of criminals' salami-slicing confessions. This collective credit argument was nothing more than a disguised form of denial.

He simply asked coldly, "Gao Shan, you just said you staked out the place overnight and verified it repeatedly."

"Then let me ask you, how many days did you specifically stake out? From which location did you stake out? During this time, why didn't you report any progress to the branch command center?"

Gao Shan's mind raced: "This... Director Xu, this is a classified operation. We were thinking of waiting until we've closed the net and caught them red-handed before reporting to you and the command center, to avoid alerting them..."

"Okay," Xu Jie nodded, his tone aggressive, "Then let me ask you again, where are all these plans, records, and reports of yours? Have you reported them to the branch command center in any way?"

The implication of these words is all too clear.

Your so-called achievements are not supported by any written records. Without records, there is no basis. Without basis, you are nothing.

Gao Shan's eyes darted around, but he had no plan whatsoever. He had no records whatsoever. He hadn't taken it seriously at all, and had been hesitating and observing the situation!

Sweat began to roll down his forehead as his mind raced, trying to come up with a convincing lie.

Seeing Gao Shan drenched in sweat, Xu Jie suddenly changed tactics, softening his tone slightly and speaking earnestly: "Gao Shan, you're a veteran criminal investigator too."

"You should know better than anyone that every step in a case, from discovering clues to making an arrest, has a timeline, written records, and reporting procedures. These are the rules, and they also protect us."

He leaned forward slightly, staring into Gao Shan's eyes:

"You're telling me you've been staking out the place overnight and repeatedly verifying everything? Fine, did you keep any records of these actions? If so, go back and show them to me right now."

"As long as you can provide evidence to prove that you did indeed do this work, I will immediately report to the Municipal Bureau and explain that your squadron leader has indeed made a significant contribution to this case!"

"But," Xu Jie abruptly changed his tone, "if you can't produce any records... then tell me, what makes you think you did these things?!"

Gao Shan was drenched in sweat. After receiving Lin Yutang's report, he hesitated and observed for almost a day. By the time he finally gritted his teeth and decided to investigate, the person had already disappeared.

What proof did he have? That half-finished glass of red wine?

Xu Jie gave him no chance to breathe, pressing on relentlessly: "Also, what procedure did you follow when you suspended Lin Yutang?"

Gao Shan hadn't even figured out how to answer the previous question when he was caught off guard by the new one. He blurted out instinctively, "Director Xu, I... I just verbally told her to go home and rest for a couple of days to calm down..."

"A verbal suspension?" Xu Jie slammed his hand on the table, this time even louder than before, making Gao Shan tremble. "Gao Shan! Do you know what you're saying?!"

"Suspending a fully-fledged police officer requires the issuance of formal documents and adherence to strict procedures!"

"You're the squad leader, not the branch bureau chief! You have no authority to suspend any police officer! Who gave you the audacity? Tell me, who gave you the audacity?!"

Gao Shan's legs went weak, his face turned pale, his lips trembled, and he could no longer utter a complete sentence.

Seeing his expression, Xu Jie knew that the time was almost right.

He snorted coldly, leaned back, and his tone became calm again: "Gao Shan, go back now and write me a detailed explanation of the situation."

"Write down this matter from beginning to end, including the timeline and the sequence of events, clearly and completely, without any ambiguity or concealment."

He paused, his gaze sharp: "After you finish writing that report, hand it to me."

"I will check each record against the system, including the timestamp of the document you submitted, one by one."

"If," Xu Jie's voice became very stern, "if there's a discrepancy in the timing, or a detail that doesn't hold up to scrutiny... then this matter won't just be an internal issue for our branch office anymore. Do you understand what I mean?"

Gao Shan's face had completely lost its color, and he offered no further explanation.

Because he understood.

This was Director Xu giving him a final bit of face, and also his last chance to survive.

Let him confess on his own initiative and write a statement admitting his mistakes.

This is better than being taken away by the inspectors, having a case filed against you, and then being thoroughly investigated.

The former, at worst, will see their career come to an end, and after taking off their police uniform, they might still retain some dignity.

The latter... that might not be as simple as just being removed from the police force; the disciplinary committee would also get involved, and the consequences would be unimaginable.

He lowered his head, his voice hoarse: "Director Xu... I... I understand, I'll write it when I get back."

He was filled with regret. If he had known that Lin Yutang had this relationship with Director Xu, he would never have dared to steal her credit!

No, your backer is Director Xu, so why the hell aren't you going to say it?

Xu Jie didn't look at him again and waved his hand.

After Gao Shan left the office looking dejected, and the door was gently closed, Xu Jie finally let out a long sigh of relief and leaned back in his chair.

In the exchange just now, although he seemed to be pressing forward and had the upper hand, he was actually quite nervous inside.

When dealing with a seasoned veteran like Gao Shan, who has been in the system for over a decade, you can't be too forceful or start by flipping the table.

People like them have a stronger sense of counter-investigation and resistance to interrogation than ordinary suspects. If the inspector comes and takes them away, they will definitely cause trouble, resist, and try to find loopholes in the procedure.

If not handled properly, it could drag on for ten days or half a month, which would only make things worse for the superiors.

You need to create pressure first, to terrify him to the extreme, to the point where his psychological defenses are stretched to the limit and he dares not harbor any more illusions.

Give him another option that seems like a way out, but is actually a trap.

Let him confess voluntarily and write down his statement.

When a person feels like they are standing on the edge of a cliff, they will cling to this opportunity to "voluntarily confess" as if it were a lifeline.

Xu Jie's ultimate goal was to get Gao Shan to write down the entire process of his delays, deception, and illegal suspension.

This is much more efficient and faces far less resistance than having inspectors arrest people directly.

The things Gao Shan wrote himself, in black and white, are the most powerful evidence.

As for how to deal with him later, whether it's internal punishment or being transferred to the Discipline Inspection Commission, that depends on Director Hong's decision. Xu Jie's task is to defuse this bomb and submit the materials.

Thinking about this, Xu Jie reassessed the policewoman named Lin Yutang.

For Hong Zhan to personally call and in such a stern tone...

This seemingly ordinary, even somewhat reckless, young girl with no background might have a more complex background than it appears.