"Four portable handguns will do. As for ammunition, the more the better."
Wen Lingshan's hand paused while writing. "Four portable handguns, and ammunition... I can allocate 300 rounds to President Su for now. If that's not enough, come back to me later."
Su Ci nodded. "That's enough."
After filling out the form for the firearms and ammunition Su Ci requested and stamping it, Wen Lingshan called out loudly, "Is Xiao Qin here?"
In less than a second, Qin Shiyao opened the door and walked in. "What are your orders, Director?"
"Go to the armory and bring back the items listed on this slip."
"The armory?" Qin Shiyao was stunned. How did their discussion lead to the armory? She took the slip Wen Lingshan had written and saw the purpose listed as "Special Privilege Allocation."
She had never seen such a slip before. Her gaze shifted between Su Ci and Wen Lingshan as she hesitated. "Director, isn't this against the rules?"
"I'll take responsibility for whatever happens; you don't need to worry," Wen Lingshan chided her before instructing, "Also, don't mention what happened today to anyone."
As the saying goes, a rank higher can crush a person. Those in high positions all reached them through persistence and hard work, rising through the ranks. As part of a state department, they were not something a mere wealthy family could contend with.
With Wen Lingshan taking responsibility,
and with an Ancient Martial Artist like Jiang Su among Su Ci's group, even if a gun went off accidentally, it would be like setting off a firecracker; even if blood was shed, no charges could be filed.
Qin Shiyao no longer hesitated. "Yes, sir!"
After saying that, she withdrew.
Before Wen Lingshan could speak, Su Ci said, "Director Wen, I wonder if you'd like to move up in the world? I have an opportunity here."
Upon hearing this, Wen Lingshan's eyes gleamed. With a look of profound earnestness, he said, "I want to move up very much. Standing higher allows one to see further, to better understand the suffering of the people, and to do more for Eastern Brightness. Why don't you tell me about it, President Su? Point me in the right direction."
Su Ci opened her phone and displayed a photo of Ye Chen. "Director Wen, keep a close eye on this man. He's a dangerous individual."
"Is that so?"
At a glance, Wen Lingshan recognized Ye Chen's identity. Wasn't this Lan Wanting's bodyguard?
Holding a grudge over a small matter at a banquet?
Of course, he didn't mean Su Ci was petty. Having held this position for so many years, how could he not understand how things worked? If anyone was to blame, it was Ye Chen for provoking someone he shouldn't have.
He was definitely taking this free achievement.
Su Ci added, "Not only that, but this man is currently in your police station. Your Captain Qin brought him in this morning."
Wen Lingshan's eyes sparkled; the prey had practically delivered itself. He picked up the phone beside him, intending to lock down the station. "I'll order the arrest of this criminal immediately."
Su Ci tapped on the desk, her tone serious and earnest. "Director Wen, don't get so excited."
"I know you might not take my words to heart, thinking Ye Chen is just an ordinary person and that arresting him is no big deal."
"But I can tell you clearly that he is a big fish with a lot of strength. If you're not careful, you'll be dragged into the water."
Su Ci's goal wasn't for Wen Lingshan to lock Ye Chen, this unstable element, in prison—he couldn't be held anyway.
Ye Chen's master had also spent time in Eastern Brightness in his youth and had many connections. If they wanted to bail someone out of the Patrol Department, Wen Lingshan wouldn't dare say a word.
Su Ci's serious expression made Wen Lingshan vaguely see the shadow of that teacher. He didn't dare be careless. "Then, what do you mean, President Su?"
"Keep a close eye on him. Use some official methods to lock him up for a day or two whenever possible. Make him hit a wall at every turn. When the school of fish behind him can't hold back and surfaces, we'll catch them all in one net."
A glint of calculation flashed in Su Ci's eyes.
She sighed inwardly. Unfortunately, when she transmigrated, the novel had an unfinished ending. The plot stopped at the moment Su Ci was assassinated. She didn't know what other forces supported Ye Chen besides the Dragon God Hall.
Otherwise, she could have used the Su Family's power for a precise strike instead of going through all this trouble to deal with Ye Chen.
After discussing the details with Wen Lingshan, Qin Shiyao finally returned from the armory. Carrying two wooden boxes in her arms, she knocked and entered. "Director, I've brought the firearms you requested."
Wen Lingshan nodded. "President Su, see if they're suitable. If they don't feel right, we can exchange them."
Su Ci opened the top cardboard box. Four glock handguns lay there quietly, along with their corresponding accessories.
She had never touched a firearm in her previous life, but her current body had some experience. She took out a glock and weighed it in her hand; the weight was right, and it felt cold to the touch.
Relying on muscle memory, Su Ci skillfully pulled the slide. The mechanical click was crisp. Since it wasn't loaded and the safety was on, there was no need to worry about an accidental discharge. "They feel good. In that case, Director Wen, I'll be going."
Putting the gun back in the box, Jiang Su, who was beside her, took the two cardboard boxes from Qin Shiyao.
"Take care, President Su."
Su Ci waved her hand and walked out of the office.
In the office, Qin Shiyao looked at Wen Lingshan, unable to suppress her curiosity. "Director Wen, what is Miss Su's background? She used to be so elusive, so why is she with Miss Lan today?"
"Xiao Qin! Don't let your curiosity get the better of you. It's not good for you or the Qin Family."
Wen Lingshan warned her, but he still told Qin Shiyao about what happened at the Lan Family's banquet yesterday.
Hearing about Ye Chen's actions last night, the last of the rose-tinted glasses Qin Shiyao had for him shattered completely. "I didn't expect this Ye Chen to be such a hypocritical person."
"You can know a person's face but not their heart. It's best to be more vigilant when encountering such people."
After saying that, Wen Lingshan couldn't help but observe Qin Shiyao, who was lost in thought.
"Director Wen, why are you looking at me like that?"
"It's nothing."
"Then I'll be going if there's nothing else."
Just as Qin Shiyao turned around, Wen Lingshan stopped her again. "Xiao Qin, do you want to move up?"
"Move up?! Director Wen, what do you mean by that?"
"I'm assigning you a task..."
"Does Ye Chen have some special identity?"
Lan Wanting asked. Knowing the atmosphere in the office earlier, she had remained silent until now.
Su Ci didn't hide anything. "He's the leader of a mercenary organization in the Middle East."
Lan Wanting was shocked. She never expected Ye Chen's true identity to be the leader of mercenaries.
Mercenaries lived a life on the edge of a blade; how could they be good people, let alone their leader?
Just thinking about such a dangerous person being arranged as her bodyguard made Lan Wanting's skin crawl.
Although it was a paid job, given Ye Chen's demeanor, how could he possibly be interested in that small salary?
He had likely set his sights on her or the Lan Family long ago.
Lan Wanting couldn't help but feel lucky. Fortunately, she had chosen Su Ci over Ye Chen yesterday; otherwise, who knows what would have happened in the future?
She also understood why Su Ci had gone to the Patrol Department to request firearms for self-defense.
If it were her, she probably wouldn't have just requested handguns; she would have at least applied for heavy weapons and kept them by her side to feel secure.
However, she also knew that the purpose of carrying firearms wasn't to harm Ye Chen, but to serve as a danger signal. The sound of a gunshot would definitely attract immense attention in a gun-controlled country like Eastern Brightness, and Ye Chen wouldn't be able to do anything to them then.
"Miss Lan, Miss Su, Miss Jiang, please wait."