Director Wu was stunned.

But he wasn't angry, just a bit skeptical of Lin Hai's words.

The bureau chief, is that someone you can just call over?

Especially now, at night.

"Brother, if you really have powerful connections, you can make a call," Director Wu said calmly.

Nani? Not playing by the rules.

"Ahem, to be honest, I just arrived in Yanjing not long ago. I do have some connections, but not here."

Lin Hai coughed awkwardly, explaining, "If you don't believe me, you can call your bureau chief, and I'll talk to him personally."

Director Wu hesitated.

At this time, he's already resting. If I call the chief and this boy is messing with me, I can't bear the consequences.

These days, police work is not only difficult and tiring, but also stressful. After finally becoming a director, and earning a slightly higher salary, if I'm demoted because of a young stranger, where would I cry?

"If you have any doubts or difficulties, you can speak up, Director Wu."

Lin Hai at this moment didn't seem like a suspect, but more like a high-ranking figure. His tone made Director Wu's heart skip a beat.

"Are you really certain talking to our bureau chief can resolve the issue?" Director Wu asked suspiciously.

"Not only can it resolve the issue, your bureau chief will definitely come in person, at the very least, he'll personally escort me out."" Lin Hai replied with confidence, smiling.

Director Wu paused for a moment, carefully scrutinizing Lin Hai.

Couldn't see anything particularly special about the person in front.

He recalled every detail earlier and discovered one thing—that Lin Hai, ever since the police arrived and entered the station, has always been very calm.

This calmness wasn't deliberately disguised.

Which suggests, the other party truly has backing.

Moreover, in Yanjing, to confidently claim a bureau chief would come personally implies this young man has considerable background.

"Director Wu, what are you worried about?" Lin Hai blinked and asked.

Having mixed in the underground world abroad for years, Lin Hai had already developed sharp eyes for reading people.

What Director Wu was worried about was no more than the issue of his position.

Thinking about these, Lin Hai smiled and spoke again, "If you're worried about the chief getting angry, there's no need for that."

"Director Wu, I can tell you're a righteous person."

"Today you make the call to your bureau chief, consider it a favor I'll owe you, and perhaps one day I can help you."

After speaking, Lin Hai stopped wasting words.

Honestly, if anyone who knew Lin Hai's identity heard this, they'd definitely do their best to help.

That's the King of Mercenaries, King of Assassins, King Yan making a request—King Yan's favor, something money can't buy.

Director Wu was visibly frightened by Lin Hai's words.

A previously serious face showed deep thought and indecision.

"Brother, I'll give you the phone, you can call your connections, as for our bureau chief..."

Lin Hai smiled and replied again, "My connections are too significant. If I suddenly call because of such a small matter, those elderly folks might find it inappropriate."

Director Wu was stunned again.

A few elderly people behind him?

Since they're older, they must at least be higher than the bureau chief, probably some provincial big shots, or even higher...

Thinking about this, Director Wu gritted his teeth.

If the young man in front of him really had a background and he offended him, he definitely wouldn't have a good future.

Risk it!

"Brother, I don't need anything from you. Honestly, I'm just a small director."

"Here's the phone, the number is ready, you can dial it."

Director Wu closed his eyes and took the risk.

Actually, his biggest concern was because his director position was obtained by chance after making a significant contribution.

Now, there are many young people newly joined and seeking progress with backing behind them.

Many are eyeing his director position.

If I recklessly handle things wrong and someone catches on it, I could be quickly demoted.

Being an official, even the smallest one, if forcibly removed, retirement could be very miserable.

"Thank you, I'll remember this favor, from Lin." Lin Hai dialed the phone.

Doo-doo-doo—

The other side quickly answered.

"Director Wu, calling so late, is there an important case?" A lazy voice came from the phone.

"Is this the bureau chief of the Yanjing X Branch?" Lin Hai asked with a smile.

"You're not Wu Long?" The person on the other end of the call instantly lost their laziness, turning into suspicion and uncertainty.

"Hehe, I'm just borrowing Director Wu's phone to have a chat with you."

"Who are you? Why do you want to chat? Where's Wu Long?"

The person on the phone was very displeased.

Director Wu was sweating profusely, lamenting inside, "It's over, it's over, this time I've truly offended the bureau chief, the position of a small director is not secure."

Lin Hai was very casual, saying to the phone with a smile, "Chief, don't be angry, I have something to discuss with you."

"If there's something, come to my office tomorrow to talk, what's the point of a phone call?"

The chief indeed has the alertness of one.

Seeing the other party about to hang up, Lin Hai quickened his pace, "Chief, Yanhuang Soul Lin Hai has something to talk to you."

"What Yanhuang Soul, I haven't heard of... Uh? What did you say?"

The person about to hang up suddenly reacted, the entire person froze, his tone stiff and uncertain.

"I only say it once, Yanhuang Soul!"

Director Wu was already soaked in sweat, regretting immensely.

This young man sure acted the part, but why was he so unreliable when talking to the chief?

What Yanhuang Soul? Is it some small gang power, or has he watched too many TV dramas?

The phone fell into an incomparably silent.

"I'll give you ten seconds to respond." Lin Hai said smilingly again.

Director Wu felt his whole being go cold.

Isn't this threatening the chief?

Sh*t, so unreliable.

Regret giving this kid the phone, could he be crazy?

Suddenly, the phone rang again.

Moreover, the voice was completely different from the previous cold and stiff.

This time it sounded more like... fawning and ingratiating?

"Sir, sorry, I just nodded off and was muddled, didn't realize it, if there's anything offensive, please forgive me."

Voice came through the phone.

Director Wu was stunned!

The voice, it was still the chief's voice.

But... the tone...

Why the hell was it warmer than when accompanying the chief to meet superiors?

"Hehe, I'm in Director Wu's office, I hope you can come." Lin Hai said to the phone.

The other end immediately replied swiftly, "Liu guarantees within ten minutes, oh no, definitely within five minutes, please bear with me."

Director Wu was thoroughly shocked, staring at Lin Hai in disbelief.