Chapter 24: Right Now, I Just Want To Make Progress
The next day, at dawn, when the first ray of morning sun enveloped the earth, a figure holding an iron rod practiced in the courtyard facing the sunrise.
The staff wind roared like thunder, his body moved like a flood dragon, and each move and stance exuded the demeanor of a grandmaster that no longer existed in the current world.
【Thousand Jin Staff Technique proficiency +1】
Law Exam ended.
He used the time for studying law on staff technique cultivation.
Every time proficiency increased.
His own power grew a bit stronger.
After an unknown amount of time, hurried footsteps accompanied by excited shouts came.
“Passed, passed.”
Zhao Er rushed in hurriedly and said excitedly: “Brother, Public Security Bureau posted the results, you’re on the list, high score ranking first.”
For anyone, upon hearing this news, they would surely laugh wildly toward the sky, but Lin Fan remained calm and unruffled, executing a Sweep Through the Army to stir up a cloud of dust on the ground before slowly retracting his staff and exhaling a breath of hot air.
“And then?” Lin Fan asked.
“This afternoon, everyone report to Public Security Bureau uniformly.”
“Mm, go find a club to assist my cultivation.”
Score first!
It was entirely expected.
Considering the effort he put in during this period, waking earlier than chickens and sleeping later than dogs, when attending private school, blocking his ears to outside matters, single-mindedly listening to the teacher brag.
Three months, a full three months.
He just wanted to ask.
Who could withstand it.
His planned goals were being realized step by step, which was his greatest joy; people must have plans, without plans it’s definitely no good; when he was a low-level thug in Loyalty Hall, even if he couldn’t eat his fill, he scrimped and saved to attend private school and learn law, all for today.
Entering Public Security Bureau was equivalent to reaching another springboard.
It meant he was one step closer to the path of exploring the Martial Way.
……
Afternoon.
When Lin Fan appeared at the Public Security Bureau entrance, people were already waiting and came forward to greet him one after another.
“Master Lin.”
“Master Lin, from now on we’re colleagues, please take care of us, Master Lin.”
Public Security Bureau had five spots taken by him, the remaining four also taken by people of different backgrounds, but regardless of their backgrounds, they knew quite a bit about Lin Fan.
Yong’an City’s rising star among the gangs, his fame so high it shocked people.
Not to mention his background, just his ability to fight alone made many people feel awe.
After all, no matter how impressive one’s family background, if they encountered him on the road someday, if he wanted to beat you, no matter how many people around you, no one could stop him.
“We’re all colleagues from now on, just call me by name, I can’t bear the title Master Lin.” Lin Fan said with a humble smile.
“How can you say that, Master Lin’s battle at Cui Jing Tower and battle at Shantytown earned him great renown, who in Yong’an City doesn’t know Master Lin’s prestige.”
Those who could enter Public Security Bureau were all shrewd people.
If they really believed Lin Fan’s modest words and called him by name directly, they wouldn’t be here.
While they were chatting idly, a constable came out and beckoned everyone to follow.
Passing through several corridors, everyone was led to a secluded courtyard.
Someone was already waiting in the courtyard for a long time.
Lin Fan immediately recognized Song Qing and Yang Ming, as well as the middle-aged man who was the exam proctor—this man stood in the main position, clearly holding a high status in Public Security Bureau.
Standing beside him was another man with a stern face and piercing gaze, who scrutinized everyone as they entered, especially looking at Lin Fan with great hostility.
Lin Fan exchanged a glance with Song Qing and nodded slightly.
Once everyone stood in place, Song Qing stepped forward and said solemnly:
“In this Public Security Bureau law assessment, all of you have passed; from today onward, you are members of Public Security Bureau.”
The middle-aged man took over: “Public Security Bureau bears heavy responsibilities; I hope all of you will remember the law, act impartially, and if there is any negligence, severe punishment will be imposed.”
Then, he introduced Song Qing and the stern man beside him.
“These two are Squad Leader Song Qing and Squad Leader Chen Chen Xingzhi; you may choose one of the two squad leaders to work under.”
Those who could exam into Public Security Bureau had already investigated the situation here thoroughly.
They knew well that the two squad leaders were total opposites.
Following Song Qing meant absolutely no oil or water to squeeze, moreover Song Qing had offended many people and was ostracized in Public Security Bureau; in the past, when capturing criminals, he couldn’t even call anyone, and those called would slack off secretly.
But Squad Leader Chen was different, with wide connections and prospects of promotion to clerk.
Soon, everyone made their choices; those four decisively chose Chen Xingzhi; now only Lin Fan hadn’t chosen; when he learned this guy was surnamed Chen, he knew this might be the great uncle Chen Liang mentioned who worked in the government office.
Unexpectedly a squad leader.
As for why Chen Liang didn’t participate in this law exam.
It seemed the Cui Jing Tower incident caused him great psychological trauma.
Thinking of this.
Lin Fan walked to Song Qing’s side and stood there, his intention clear: he chose Squad Leader Song.
“Mm.”
The middle-aged man nodded; this choice was everyone’s own decision; it seemed unfair, but it didn’t matter, no need for more words; after instructing Song Qing and Chen Xingzhi a few words, he turned and left.
“Escort Prefect Li respectfully.”
Song Qing and Chen Xingzhi bowed in salute.
Lin Fan and the others bowed respectfully to see him off.
So this guy was actually the Prefect; just didn’t know why, but he gave Lin Fan a very strange feeling, as if the other didn’t care about the internal strife in Public Security Bureau.
After Prefect Li left, Yang Ming ran to Lin Fan’s side with a full face of smiles: “Brother Lin, from now on we’re colleagues; for anything you don’t understand, just ask me.”
Lin Fan smiled: “Don’t call me brother anymore; you’re now an official constable, while I’m still a commoner.”
“No, absolutely not; Brother Lin is Brother Lin, official or not, in my heart Brother Lin is top-notch.” Yang Ming didn’t dare act superior in front of Lin Fan.
This was an existence that gave him a sense of security.
He hadn’t even hugged the thigh tight yet.
Lin Fan smiled and said no more.
Chen Xingzhi led his people away, but after just a few steps, he stopped, turned to look at Lin Fan with what seemed a smile but was actually a warning: “Lin Fan, Master Lin? Public Security Bureau is Public Security Bureau, not a mixed place like Loyalty Hall; here you must understand hierarchy, understand rules; but no matter, if you don’t know, learn slowly, someone will teach you.”
After speaking, he left directly.
The four newly recruited commoner constables glanced at Lin Fan, understanding in their hearts that from now on they must keep distance from Lin Fan.
This kid probably won’t have an easy time in Public Security Bureau from now on.
After Squad Leader Chen left, Yang Ming said discontentedly: “Acting all arrogant, this Chen guy is no good.”
……
Office.
This was like a company department, the place where Song Qing and Yang Ming handled cases; with Lin Fan’s joining, the office grew stronger.
Three people now.
No longer the lonely two from before.
At this moment.
Lin Fan reached out to stroke the neatly folded constable uniform, his movements gentle, as if caressing a woman.
He did it.
Finally achieved this step.
At this moment, there was only one voice in his mind.
“Right now, I only want to make progress.”
