The conversation between the two did not hide anything from Qin Shiyao.
Qin Shiyao had been an Inspector for several years, climbing her way up step by step. If she still didn't know what Su Ci was hinting at, she might as well step down.
The Qin Family was, after all, a top-tier Sea City powerhouse that had stood for half a century and had dealings with Ancient Martial Artists. Naturally, Qin Shiyao knew the weight of an Ancient Martial Artist.
Even the most ordinary Ancient Martial Artist wouldn't need much effort to subdue a criminal, let alone in close-quarters combat—that was every Ancient Martial Artist's forte.
She quickly concluded that Ye Chen's injury must have had another purpose.
If she were just an ordinary person, it would be fine; it would be nothing more than him taking a fancy to her looks and using these means to gain her favor and concern.
The key point was that her status was not simple. Coupled with the fact that Ye Chen was an Ancient Martial Artist, it was hard for her not to think that Ye Chen was after the Qin Family behind her or the Patrol Department.
Ye Chen's purpose had a clear direction, but what about Su Ci?
Qin Shiyao's gaze was fixed on Su Ci, as if trying to read Su Ci's inner thoughts through her micro-expressions.
Being able to hint that Ye Chen had a problem meant that there was a conflict between Su Ci and Ye Chen, or that Su Ci also had some other purpose for her.
However, just from the fact that Su Ci could warn her, and that she was even on good terms with Lan Wanting—a young lady who was fine in every way except for being a bit willful among the wealthy elite...
From these two points alone, Qin Shiyao temporarily categorized Su Ci into the same camp.
Perhaps the Qin Family could cooperate with Changsheng Biotechnology in the future!
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for making a choice. Qin Shiyao's favorability +10, current favorability 30. Reward: destiny +3000, basic Martial Arts Technique: Grappling Technique]
An Inspector is a sensitive profession, and their alertness is naturally high. Directly exposing Ye Chen to her face would instead make Qin Shiyao wary of her.
It was better to let Qin Shiyao discover Ye Chen's true face herself. No matter how much Ye Chen's identity was forged, his movements in Sea City could always be found. At the very least, the 'good deeds' Ye Chen and she did at last night's banquet would definitely be known by Qin Shiyao.
Under Qin Shiyao's guidance, the four arrived at the door of the Patrol Department Director's office. The name on the door was Wen Lingshan.
Qin Shiyao knocked on the closed door.
"Come in!"
A steady male voice came from inside the room.
Pushing open the door, the four entered the office. A man in his thirties or forties with a square face was sitting at the desk flipping through documents. When they walked up to him, he looked up and his eyes suddenly narrowed: "Miss Lan, and President Su, what wind blows you here?"
Su Ci became puzzled: "Have we met?"
Wen Lingshan shook his head: "First time. The commotion President Su made last night has already spread through the wealthy circles.
I've heard about it. Why, are you here today to handle the relationship severance procedures for Miss Lan?
The Patrol Department is not responsible for this project, and anyway, severing a relationship doesn't have any legal effect."
"No, I have a matter I want Director Wen to handle, and only you can do it?"
Hearing this, Wen Lingshan's tiger-like eyes widened.
Good grief, she's not coming for me, she's coming for my position, isn't she!
My goodness, she doesn't even try to hide her words from others.
Wen Lingshan looked serious and said with righteous indignation: "The Patrol Department is an official institution that pleads for the people. This kind of behavior is not encouraged."
Su Ci had one hand in her pocket with a smile on her face. When she pulled her elegant hand out, she held a golden badge between her fingers and handed it forward: "Why don't Director Wen look at this before speaking!"
Wen Lingshan looked indifferent, but he couldn't help snorting in his heart.
The dignified President of Changsheng Biotechnology thinks she can bribe me with just a gold coin.
How ridiculous, it's simply an insult to my profession.
"Speculation and profiteering are not advisable, President Su."
"Whether it's advisable or not, Director Wen will only know after seeing it."
As she spoke, Su Ci tossed the badge in her hand to Wen Lingshan.
Wen Lingshan subconsciously reached out to catch it and opened his palm to look.
That was no gold coin; it was a family crest made of pure gold. In the middle was carved the word'Su', and the character was cut diagonally by a sword, looking like a person standing with a sword held close.
On the blade of the sword, there were two even smaller characters: 'Shangjing'. If Wen Lingshan didn't have good eyesight, he wouldn't have noticed them.
"Holy crap!"
Wen Lingshan also recognized the origin of the family crest. He suddenly stood up, his expression shocked and excited, and his previous calm and neither-servile-nor-overbearing posture vanished instantly.
Realizing his reaction, he coughed lightly to hide his embarrassment and said seriously: "Xiao Qin, you go out first."
Although Qin Shiyao was curious about what Su Ci had shown Wen Lingshan that made this normally unflappable Director suddenly lose his composure...
However, she also knew it wasn't appropriate to stay, so she withdrew and closed the door behind her.
"Director Wen, now do you think speculation and profiteering are advisable?" Su Ci looked at Wen Lingshan with a playful expression.
Wen Lingshan shook his head cheerfully and handed the family crest back to Su Ci with both hands: "Of course it's not advisable. However, as the teacher's student, I can still do a little something outside of my official duties. I wonder, how are you related to the teacher?"
Teacher?
The plot didn't mention that the original host had this layer of connection with Wen Lingshan in Sea City. She couldn't help but ask: "Director Wen, who is the teacher you're talking about?"
"Elder Su Zhenguo. He once taught me."
Su Ci understood: "So that's how it is. He is my grandfather."
Wen Lingshan didn't doubt her true identity at all. He became even more enthusiastic and walked out from behind his desk: "So you are the teacher's granddaughter. Truly young and promising. How is the teacher's health lately?"
"His health is still robust. A ten-kilometer training session in one breath is still no problem for him."
Wen Lingshan invited her: "That's good. But the teacher really is something; President Su has been in Sea City for a while, yet he didn't even give me a heads-up to let me pay a visit. Come, sit here."
Su Ci waved her hand in refusal: "No, I came today because I want something from Director Wen."
"Why call me Director Wen? That's too formal. Just call me Uncle Wen."
"When working, one should use official titles."
"Fine, fine, Director Wen it is then! President Su, tell me what you want. If I can give it, I will definitely support you."
"Firearms."
"Ah!"
Wen Lingshan was shaken to his core.
What exactly happened that Su Ci would actually want to use firearms?
Could it be that there were thugs or evil forces in the Sea City under his jurisdiction who wanted to move against Su Ci?
Thinking of this, Wen Lingshan's heart tightened, and a drop of cold sweat rolled down his temple.
He cursed inwardly: Which stupid fools can't just behave themselves and keep looking for trouble for him? He asked tentatively:
"President Su, have you encountered some trouble these past few days? Is it the Tang Family colluding with evil forces to act against you? Just give me the order. Maintaining the security of Sea City is my, Wen's, duty."
"It's not exactly evil forces, but my intuition tells me that someone will be jumping around in front of me recently. I just want firearms for self-defense."
Hearing this, Wen Lingshan breathed a sigh of relief, sat back at his desk, took out a pen and paper, and said: "How much ammunition do you need, and what type of firearms?"