Full-Time Public Enemy-Chapter 721 - 511: The Strong Bully the Weak_2

In the Special Operations Squad, Chen Jixian's eyelids drooped again, his eyes mere slits. Of course, he didn't understand why the Director-General wanted them to back down, but he had to follow orders.

The other team members were indignant but helpless. They all guessed it was because Captain Chen's promotion had failed, and that even the Director-General had to temporarily avoid the spotlight in such a struggle.

"So, Captain Chen, please hand over the files for these cases. And from now on, never interfere with our cases again!" Xiaoga Yexiong said to Chen Jixian, his voice triumphant, his posture that of a victor.

Chen Jixian stood motionless as a statue. After a moment, he lightly waved his hand, passing the files over. Then, without a word, he turned and walked back to his office.

Xiaoga Yexiong raised his eyebrows and smiled with satisfaction, leading his subordinates back in triumph!

「...」

When Chen Gu returned to the main Bureau building, he happened to encounter an operations team leader he knew leading his team out. Upon seeing Chen Gu, the team leader immediately took the initiative to shake his hand. "Captain Chen, don't be discouraged! A temporary setback isn't the final result. We all support you!"

He turned his head and gestured, and his team members immediately chimed in, "The leader's right, Captain Chen! We stand with you!"

"You're one of our own at the Bureau of Mystic Security."

"That's just how it is in our profession, right? Who succeeds every time? Build up your strength and try again!"

As they passed Chen Gu, the younger ones thumped their chests and gestured towards him, while the older ones gently patted his arm, all offering various signs of encouragement.

Chen Gu was taken aback for a moment, then he realized: The news of my first failure must have spread already, but no one knows about my second, successful attempt yet...

However, he was very moved by everyone's sincere support.

So Chen Gu shook hands with each of them, they patted each other on the back, and he reminded them, "Stay safe."

After entering the building, Chen Gu noticed that everyone looked at him with sympathy and encouragement. Those he was acquainted with even came up to offer a few words of comfort. After this happened a few times, Chen Gu didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

Chen Gu quickened his pace towards the dedicated elevator, hoping to avoid the awkwardness that would ensue once everyone learned of his successful promotion...

DING DONG—

The elevator reached the Special Operations Squad's floor. As soon as the doors opened, a group of operatives, looking triumphant and full of fighting spirit, practically charged in.

Seeing Chen Gu inside the elevator, they all suddenly broke into strange smiles and stepped aside to make way for him. "Well, if it isn't Captain Chen, fresh off the ultimate setback in his life and career! Come on, everyone, make way! We can't have him feeling slighted, developing psychological problems, and ultimately undergoing some bizarre transformation."

With a puzzled expression, Chen Gu walked out, and they whooshed into the elevator. Across the way, at the entrance to the Independent Operations Squad office, Chen Gu saw Red Princess smiling at him. She even clenched her small fists and made a "Keep it up!" gesture towards him!

He did help me make money, after all, Red Princess thought. And since the Young Master has already won, there's no need to crush him completely. If he breaks down, cleaning it up would be a hassle.

Chen Gu shrugged and turned towards the Special Operations Squad's office area.

Just as he reached the entrance, Chu Zheng and Joseph came out to meet him. "Captain!"

Chu Zheng pouted and complained, "That Xiaoga Yexiong went too far! He took all our cases!"

Chen Gu's temper flared instantly. "On what grounds?"

It's only been a few days! Chen Jixian, you useless waste! You just handed over what I personally fought to get back? You squanderer!

Joseph said in a low voice, "It was an order personally issued by the Director-General."

"Hmm?" Chen Gu instantly sensed the "subtlety" of the situation. Dr. Meng Ji finished all my tests and immediately compiled a report for Aviloya. That means Aviloya definitely knows I've successfully advanced to the Sixth Energy Level. So, what's her game? Is she trying to get me to go to the Independent Operations Squad, take back the cases, and while I'm at it, beat up Xiaoga Yexiong and slap Deputy Director Ding Zhou in the face?

Chen Gu curled his lip. These bigwigs always love their inscrutable 'methods of control.' Remembering how Aviloya had orchestrated similar "arrangements" before, guiding him to do things her way, Chen Gu felt a surge of resistance.

But then Joseph added, "Brother Chen, did you know? The Director-General went to Star State, and Joseph Hondarei is now paralyzed."

Chen Gu was extremely surprised. Aviloya and the media tycoon of Star State had no prior grievances. For her, a Ninth Power Level individual, to take such a huge risk by going to Star State was, of course, to protect him.

She was using this action to send a message to the entire Star Sea: This is my man. I can protect my people!

Chen Gu sighed inwardly, and the little resistance he had felt moments ago vanished.

She treats me as a true pillar of the state; I shall prove myself to be one in return.

Chen Gu strode to the far end of the office area and flung open Chen Jixian's door. "You, come out!"

The team members flinched. Whoa, what's Captain Chen doing? Trying to seize power right after coming back?

Chen Jixian lifted his eyelids, glanced at Chen Gu, and ignored him.

Chen Gu said, "I'll show you how to protect your own interests!"

Then, Chen Gu called out to the squad members outside, "Everyone, with me! We're going next door to get our cases back!"