Lin Ziying, Deputy Director of the Petition Bureau.
Her family was from the capital city, and compared to outsiders, they understood better how to survive in the capital. They also knew that the capital was full of influential figures, so they usually kept a low profile and dared not say much.
It was already considered good enough to do their own job well.
"You don't need to trouble yourself with how I got this position, but I'd like to know what qualifications you have to manage affairs here?"
"Also, I believe you should be aware that every department has its own procedures, and not everything can be escalated."
Lin Ziying said coldly. As soon as she knew that this matter was related to the Li family, she immediately suppressed it. Of course, she herself did not want to deal with it.
Ye Longlin knew very well her desire to stay out of trouble and not get burned, but that was not why he was not going to ignore it.
The Li family had a significant presence in the capital, he knew this, and he also knew that people like them did not want to provoke the Li family.
But what did accepting this matter have to do with her?
Simply reporting this matter did not require her to do anything. If she could not even do this, then what was she doing in this position?
Liming Hospital belonged to the Li family.
And the Li family had a large influence in the medical field of Da Xia. After all, everyone got sick and everyone feared death in this day and age.
The Li family, as a long-standing medical family, had been doctors since the Dark Turmoil era. They were military doctors back then and, due to their excellent skills, had saved many important figures. Under the protection of these important figures, the Li family eventually achieved its status in the medical field.
After many years of hard work, they had formed a perfect industrial closed loop from medical colleges to medical research institutes, and they also had a good reputation.
This was also why many people were unwilling to offend the Li family. The Li family's status in the medical field was too high.
If some important figures were not feeling well, they would directly contact the Li family. After repeated interactions, this vast network of relationships had been established.
Ye Longlin glanced deeply at him and shook his head slightly, "I will have someone negotiate with your director about this matter. You were not put in this position to curry favor, nor to be inactive and incompetent. I will handle this matter."
Lin Ziying's gaze sank. "Do you know what you're saying? I don't care which department you're from, and I don't care who you are. Do you think you can manage this matter? Judging by your accent, you're just an outsider. Why should an outsider show off here?
This is the capital, the heart of the empire! This is not a place for you to run wild! Do you know the difference between you and us? The difference is, we are locals, you country bumpkins!"
"I really didn't expect that a mere deputy director could utter such regionally discriminatory words. When the upper beam is not straight, the lower beam is crooked. Xiao Qi, call the mayor's hotline and ask the operator to relay a message to the first secretary, telling them my name is Ye Longlin!"
...
The Mayor of the capital city was definitely a significant figure!
Although all were mayors, the mayors of small places could not compare to him. Moreover, with the end of the year approaching, the biennial application could be submitted again.
The last application was because his patron had stepped down, and he had no one to push for him. This time, his teacher had reappeared, and many people would have to show some respect.
"Is the time confirmed? When are we going?" Xie Hai asked, sitting behind his office desk, wearing an executive jacket, his hair already showing streaks of gray.
Being a civil servant was inherently about accumulating seniority.
"It's at two in the afternoon. Old Master Han will come out for a while, and you'll have an hour. At 4:20, there's a meeting in the conference hall regarding the recent security issues in the capital, with the main topics being security and stability."
The First Secretary said. After speaking, the phone rang. He did not leave the office and answered it in front of Xie Hai.
"Alright, alright, I will notify the Mayor. Remember, don't bother the Mayor with such trivial matters in the future. For small issues, you can decide them yourselves. That's all."
The First Secretary hung up the phone and reported, "Mayor, the operator just received a call saying there was an incident at the Petition Bureau, still concerning Zhang Chunxiu's matter. However, this time, a young man asked you to go there in person."
"I don't think you need to go. These subordinates below are also like this, reporting everything. By the way, that young man seemed to be called Ye Longlin or something. I didn't hear clearly."
"At six o'clock, you'll give instructions at the regular meeting, with the main direction also being security."
Xie Hai nodded slightly, but his brow furrowed.
Ye Longlin... why did this name sound so familiar? He seemed to have heard it somewhere.
Suddenly, his phone lit up. Upon seeing a message, a drop of cold sweat instantly trickled down his forehead.
"Quick... quickly prepare the car... go... go to the Petition Bureau!"
How could this great god suddenly appear at the Petition Bureau!
The message just now was merely a notification of a military personnel change, but seeing the word "military," he instantly recalled.
This was the very person who, at Sheng Long Lake, had killed over thirty thousand people, destroyed the Zheng family in a long-range operation, and was also the former Heavenly King!
A chill rose from the soles of his feet and shot straight to the crown of his head.
"Ah? Okay."
The First Secretary saw the Mayor's face turn pale and felt a bit flustered himself.
Could this Ye Longlin really be a big shot? But if he was a big shot, why would he call the hotline?
If he hadn't reported it just now...
Hiss!
He dared not even think about the consequences, it was truly terrifying!
At the same time, at the Petition Bureau.
"Hahaha! You're the first person I've ever seen call the mayor's hotline to find the mayor. Are you kidding me? Little brother, stop embarrassing yourself here, okay?"
"I warn you, you should be grateful that someone of my status is listening to you speak so much. After all, I should be the highest-ranking person you've ever met. If I were you, I'd be overjoyed. It's your honor to speak with me, the director.
Now, I'm leaving. I'm busy and don't have time to waste with you. Now, you all get out immediately and don't tarnish our sacred status. It disgusts me!
And you, bringing a coffin here, who are you trying to scare! I'm telling you, if there's a next time, I'll directly order people to burn the coffin along with you. If you dare to stop me, I'll have you buried with your daughter!"
Arrogant and ill-tempered.
These were the words Ye Longlin could think of.
The condescending gaze they looked at them with was very uncomfortable.
Mu Hanqi pouted, "Mumu, I don't like her. She seems... so arrogant."
Mu Hanqi grabbed Ye Longlin's clothes and grumbled. Of course, this was also what Ye Longlin wanted to say; she was indeed very arrogant.
Just a mere director dared to be so arrogant. Anyway, she hadn't seen anyone dare to be so arrogant in front of Ye Longlin and still survive.
Lin Ziying, who was preparing to leave, heard this and a cold glint flashed in her eyes. A disdainful smile appeared on her lips, and she slapped Zhang Chunxiu, looking at the two triumphantly.
This was provoking them!
It was also a strong counterattack to what Mu Hanqi had said.
Since you say I'm arrogant, then I'll show you how arrogant I can be.
Ye Longlin shook his head slightly. When she was about to go down the steps, he flicked his finger, causing her knees to buckle uncontrollably.
Then, Lin Ziying rolled down the steps.
Thump, thump, thump—
Rolling down to the middle steps, visible bloodstains appeared.
Ye Longlin walked to the steps and, with a wicked thought, deliberately taunted, "Oh, Director Lin, is this retribution for all the bad things you've done? It's just as the saying goes, heaven's retribution comes around, and heaven shows no mercy."
Lin Ziying stood up from the ground, took out a tissue to cover her head, her forehead was already cracked, her lips were also broken, and blood was flowing, looking quite tragic.
"You scoundrel! Was it you!"
Behind Lin Ziying, dozens or hundreds of people were holding their phones, filming the entire scene.
She felt like she had lost all her dignity. In her rage, she rushed forward without regard and slapped Ye Longlin.
"You little beast, I'll kill you!"
Ye Longlin didn't indulge her and kicked her away with a single foot!
However, at this moment, a Passat drove over and stopped below. Lin Ziying directly smashed into the front of the car, denting the entire hood.
The First Secretary was startled and instinctively slammed on the brakes, sending Lin Ziying flying.
The speed was not fast, so it wasn't a serious injury, but her whole body ached, as if her internal organs had shifted.
The First Secretary quickly got out of the car. Before he could open the door, Xie Hai quickly walked out.
As soon as he came out, he saw Ye Longlin standing on the steps, hands in his pockets, looking down coldly.
He immediately gasped, a hint of fear in his eyes.
This person in front of him was a truly ruthless man!
"Mr. Ye."
Xie Hai quickly stepped forward.
Meanwhile, Mu Hanqi had gone to inquire about Zhang Chunxiu.
Ye Longlin glanced at Xie Hai dismissively, sneering, "Mayor Xie is truly amazing. Have you never discovered such a capable person under your command? You should really promote her. I think a deputy director like her isn't enough for her ambition. Mayor Xie, you might consider promoting her to deputy mayor, or you could step down and let her take over.
After all, there are some things that even people at the mayor's level dare not say, yet she can say them so openly. I think she's more suitable for this position than you, Mayor Xie, don't you agree?"