"Brother, what's the verdict? Is Lin Feng going to be fired today? I want him out of the Emperor Dragon Building now!"

Seeing Qian Datong walk into the office, Zhao Si immediately beamed and hurried over. However, he failed to notice Qian Datong's troubled expression. When he heard Zhao Si's words, Qian Datong's brow furrowed.

Sensing something was amiss from Qian Datong's face, Zhao Si asked, "The company isn't planning another useless investigation, is it? What's the point of all these procedures? Lin Feng hit me—that's an undeniable fact. Cousin, you have to stand up for me. I want Lin Feng fired right now!"

"Fired, fired? Fire your ass!"

Qian Datong finally spoke, much to Zhao Si's surprise.

His cousin had always been so mild-mannered; why was he swearing now? And at him, no less!

Just as Zhao Si was reeling from Qian Datong's outburst, his cousin's next words left him utterly dumbfounded.

"Brother Lin Feng, my apologies. My cousin can be reckless. He was wrong to treat our colleague, Liu Fei'er, that way. Thankfully, you intervened and stopped him from making a terrible mistake. As his cousin, I want to thank you."

With that, Qian Datong actually gave Lin Feng a slight bow.

"Cousin, what are you doing?! Lin Feng hit me, and you're thanking *him*?!"

Zhao Si was aghast. He'd come to Qian Datong for help, but it seemed his cousin was working against him!

"You little bastard! You nearly made a huge mistake, and you still don't get it? Hurry up and thank Lin Feng! The leadership has decided: you get a warning and lose this month's bonus. And Lin Feng? For stopping you in time, he's been promoted to the transportation department!"

Qian Datong wore a strange expression, his feelings clearly conflicted.

"What?"

Not just Zhao Si, but Guo Yang, who had been silent, also cried out in disbelief.

Zhao Si, the one who got hit, was punished, while Lin Feng, the one who did the hitting, got rewarded! The decision was completely bizarre!

Even Lin Feng was a little surprised by this news.

He'd expected Liu Qing to help, but not for her to handle it *this* well. Lin Feng felt almost overwhelmed by the favor.

It seems that getting on a female leader's good side really pays off! Lin Feng thought with a wry smile.

"Lin Feng hit me, and they're transferring him to the transportation department? How is that possible? Are the leaders brain-dead?!"

Zhao Si's face was a mask of fury. He snatched the notice from Qian Datong and read it. His face instantly went deathly pale.

"Impossible... This is impossible..." Zhao Si stammered. "Cousin, you're the head of Human Resources! Didn't you tell them what really happened? He hit me! Look, I still have the bruise..."

Seeing his cousin acting like a madman, Qian Datong felt helpless. But this was a decision from the top; as a middle manager, he had no influence. Speaking up for Zhao Si might even get him in trouble with the leadership.

"You deserved it!" Qian Datong's expression hardened. He snapped at Zhao Si, "Brother Lin Feng is highly regarded by Vice President Niu and President Liu. Who do you think you are compared to him? Apologize now and get out!"

"Cousin..." Zhao Si stared at Qian Datong in disbelief. He was the victim, yet he had to apologize? This was his cousin's idea of help? So much for family loyalty!

His heart seethed with frustration and injustice, but with nowhere to vent, Zhao Si could only snort before storming out and slamming the door.

"Brother Lin Feng, please don't be angry. My cousin... I'll keep a tighter rein on him in the future. Please, don't stoop to his level. Just ignore him, like a bad smell. Anyway, congratulations on your promotion! Really, congratulations!"

Once Zhao Si had gone, Qian Datong managed a strained smile at Lin Feng.

"Yes, yes, Lin Feng, congratulations! I always said you had a bright future. Imagine, even Vice President Niu and President Liu have taken notice of you! You'll have to look out for your old pal Guo Yang from now on..." Guo Yang chimed in, standing up to flatter Lin Feng.

"Of course, of course. I know who treats me well and who doesn't," Lin Feng said with a smile, his eyes on Qian Datong.

At Lin Feng's gaze, Qian Datong's face twitched. Looking awkward, he quickly said, "Oh, I just remembered I have something to do. I'll leave you to chat." With that, he left, his emotions in turmoil.

After a brief chat with Guo Yang, Lin Feng left his office, somewhat puzzled.

Liu Qing helping him was expected. But Niu Bi helping him too? That was harder to understand.

Could Guo Yang have put in a good word for me with Niu Bi? Doesn't seem like his style... Hmm, maybe Niu Bi recognized my abilities and saw this as an opportunity to transfer me to the transportation department, Lin Feng mused.

Alright! Since you trust me, I'll do a good job... as an undercover agent! I'll take you all down in one go! Having gathered significant information quickly and now with access to the transportation department, Lin Feng felt even more confident about dismantling the drug cartel.

That evening, he met Ye Lin in Room 214 of the Huanghua Hotel to share the good news. Ye Lin combined it with her own intelligence and reported everything to Zhang Chu.

"I have an update too," Ye Lin said. "We can now basically confirm that the Emperor Dragon Group's problem lies within their transportation department. Their drugs are likely smuggled from overseas and then distributed nationwide through the Group. From some confidential files I saw at Wu Hao's place, the Emperor Dragon Group must have a hidden stash somewhere!"

Ye Lin continued her analysis, "I suspect it's in the warehouse. But the warehouse is huge; it can't all be drugs. Lin Feng, I'll be tied up for the next few days. Can you find a chance to check out the warehouse?"

"Tied up? Doing what? Not schmoozing clients, I hope! Entertaining is one thing, but don't get yourself into any trouble... Beauty, your health is important! When you're out with Wu Hao, don't wear those low-cut tops. You'll give them nosebleeds," Lin Feng teased.

"None of your business!" Ye Lin glared at him. "Are you going or not? If you don't, I will!"

"Alright, alright, I'll go! I'll go right now!" Lin Feng relented.

With that, he left the Huanghua Hotel and headed straight for the Emperor Dragon Group's underground warehouse.

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