Urban Soldier Young Master

Chapter 867 - 866: You Decide

Looking at Mu Lingshan, who appeared resolute, Chu Ge couldn't help but feel a headache coming on. He really did want to talk about this matter. In a sense, Mu Lingshan understood him well, but from another perspective, she didn't understand him at all.Chu Ge rubbed his forehead helplessly, "Tiger Girl, sit down first and listen to me."

"If it's still about this matter, then you don't need to say anything. I certainly won't agree." Mu Lingshan shook her head and turned her gaze to Lin Gaoze, "Captain, we can't take credit from Chu Ge. I'm sure you think the same way, right?"

"Uh..."

Hearing Mu Lingshan's question, Lin Gaoze couldn't help but feel conflicted. Credit is something that's better the fewer people share it. It's like a cake—if someone else takes a piece, what's left for him is less.

Mu Lingshan is now at least a deputy captain of the criminal police team; how come she doesn't get this?

If everything were taken at face value, then Chen Jue providing the lead gets a share, Chu Ge obtaining reliable intelligence from Byakugan and finding the hidden basement at the critical moment, and then subduing Jin Yingji and Han Zhe during their escape—all divide the credit among them. What would be left for the police?

Moreover, even disregarding the division of credit, what about Chu Ge, as a non-law enforcement person, conducting coercive interrogations on Byakugan, or shooting Jin Yingji and Han Zhe? And what about Chen Jue, who started with not-so-clean hands, cooperating with the police?

If everything were made clear, all of these would be troublesome. Some things, even if everyone tacitly understands, are just not suitable for public exposure. How does Mu Lingshan not get it?

Most importantly, this matter also affects the entire Lidu police circle and could even extend to Lidu City's image and honor. Mu Lingshan already dropped a bomb on that "Heavy Punch" program; if she exposes Chu Ge's matter again, wouldn't it be like hitting Lidu police with a bigger force?

Oh, catching fugitives, go to Chu Ge; busting underground casinos, find Chu Ge; cracking counterfeit cases, seek Chu Ge. Then for every case in the future, do they just need Chu Ge, and what are these police, who are paid by the state, even for?

If this matter is made public, undoubtedly the public would think like this, then what would become of the public trust in the police?! The ordinary people would inevitably question, even dismiss, their past achievements!

Lin Gaoze was really troubled, extremely troubled, but since Mu Lingshan had asked, he couldn't ignore it. He had to make his stance clear.

Lin Gaoze put on a seemingly calm but actually conflicted smile, thought for a moment, and spoke slowly.

"Lingshan, you see, it's like this. This case is large, involving a lot of people and incidents. We've now only caught people and have some evidence related to the kidnapping and counterfeit cases. But, even if these people have issues, a thorough investigation process is still needed. I personally think considering this problem now seems premature."

Mu Lingshan was not satisfied with Lin Gaoze's response, frowning involuntarily, "Captain, I don't think so, I..."

Just as Mu Lingshan was about to retort, Chu Ge interrupted her, turning to Lin Gaoze.

"By the way, Captain Lin, the man I mentioned earlier known as 'Uncle Jin' is very dangerous. In terms of brains or skills, he should be the strongest of these people."

Speaking of this matter, Lin Gaoze's expression immediately turned serious. He had no doubt that anyone Chu Ge valued highly would indeed be a very troublesome and dangerous individual.

"Rest assured, as long as he's still in Lidu, I surely won't let him escape. I've deployed personnel at each exit, and we will definitely catch him. Once a middle-aged Korean male is spotted, someone will report to me immediately."

Chu Ge glanced at Mu Lingshan with the corner of his eye and nodded, "Captain Lin, I think I heard some noise outside. Are the guys escorting people over?"

Lin Gaoze got the hint, knowing Chu Ge had something to discuss with Mu Lingshan alone. He nodded and left his seat, "I think I heard it too, I'll go check it out."

Her words hadn't been finished and were interrupted by Chu Ge, making Mu Lingshan frown even more tightly. Although she knew Chu Ge wanted to talk to her alone, she stood up and followed in Lin Gaoze's footsteps.

On this matter, she didn't want to compromise, but as she tried to leave, Chu Ge didn't give her the chance, grabbing her wrist and pulling her back.

Mu Lingshan exerted force trying to free herself, but with her strength, she couldn't break free, "What are you doing?"

Chu Ge said nothing, and Lin Gaoze acted as if he heard nothing, exiting the room and closing the door firmly behind him.

"Mu Lingshan, are you a pig? What's going on in your head? How can you be so self-righteous?"

Chu Ge pulled Mu Lingshan's arm, pressing her back onto the chair, his expression full of helplessness and frustration.

"How am I being self-righteous?" Mu Lingshan retorted stubbornly, glaring at Chu Ge, "What you're doing is a good deed for the people, why wouldn't you accept the honor that should rightfully be yours?"

"Calling you a pig is an insult to the pig's intelligence." Chu Ge pinched the bridge of his nose, rolling his eyes exaggeratedly.

"You..."

"What about you, shut up and listen to me."

Mu Lingshan just tried to stand up when Chu Ge reached out and pressed her back into the chair again.

"Tiger Girl, let me tell you, if it weren't for your great-uncle being the provincial party secretary and very much valuing you, you'd already be out of a job. Do you dare to make some progress?"

"I know you want to uphold the justice in your heart, and you think all acts of justice deserve praise. But in this circle, you can't just do whatever you please."

"You have to consider the bigger picture, think about whether your actions follow the rules of this circle, what kind of impact they will have, and whether they will embarrass people in this circle, especially your superiors."

"Moreover, have you thought about what impact it will have on my life if you push me into the public eye again? Many things in this world seem justified, but in reality, they're not that simple."

"Even something as seemingly unquestionable as one plus one equals two has the Goldbach Conjecture — an unsolved mystery that has driven countless top scientists crazy."

"Mu Lingshan, I really don't want to be some hero. I just want to live a quiet life now. Can you stop causing trouble for me, your captain, and all of Lidu City?"

"I understand your intentions, but does a good starting point necessarily lead to good outcomes? If, one day, because of your self-righteous kindness, because of your stubbornness, I end up avoiding you, would you be satisfied?"

"That's all I have to say. The rest is up to you."

Chu Ge sighed softly, rubbing Mu Lingshan's forehead twice with his right thumb, then turned and walked away.

When he reached the door, Chu Ge paused, "By the way, did you tell Qin Ruojing about my 'death'?"

"Um... I called her."

Chu Ge didn't say anything more and pushed the door open to leave.

Watching Chu Ge's silhouette disappear from her view, Mu Lingshan sighed, unsure of how she truly felt.

After leaving the printing factory, Chu Ge first found a mall to buy a new set of clothes from inside out, then went to a bathhouse for a good soak, both to wash away the awful smell of the sewer and to rid himself of bad luck.

Once dressed in clean clothes, Chu Ge contacted Chen Jue, delivered the Range Rover to him, and recounted today's events, asking Chen Jue to continue keeping an eye out for South Koreans active in Lidu City, especially middle-aged men.

Jin Shu's escape left Chu Ge feeling uneasy.

Chen Jue originally wanted Chu Ge to stay for lunch, but Chu Ge declined. After being away from home for so many days, it was time to return to his wife.

Hailing a taxi, Chu Ge sat inside, staring at his phone for a long time before finally dialing the number he knew by heart.

"Ring... Ring..."

Listening to the phone waiting to connect, Chu Ge felt both anticipatory and nervous.

"Hello, who is this?" Qin Ruojing's voice came through.

Though it was just an ordinary inquiry, hearing it in Chu Ge's ear made him feel an indescribable warmth and reassurance.

The bit of tension he felt disappeared at once, and he couldn't help but smile, "Your husband."

"Where are you? Are you coming home for dinner tonight?"

Qin Ruojing's voice remained calm, which took Chu Ge by surprise. This… what's going on?

He had been missing for so many days without a word, and now that Qin Ruojing finally heard from him, her tone showed no signs of surprise, joy, anxiety, worry, or any emotional fluctuation?

Chu Ge was stunned for several seconds before responding, "Uh, I'm around Chunxi Road, heading towards Tianjiao Building. Where are you?"

"Hmm, I have some work here, come over and we can talk then. That's it."

With that, Qin Ruojing hung up, leaving Chu Ge listening to the beeping tone for quite some time before removing the phone from his ear.

Qin Ruojing's reaction was so indifferent. It seems she is angry? And maybe very angry? Uh…

Chu Ge scratched his head with a wry smile, wondering what kind of scene would unfold when he met Qin Ruojing again.

Oh well, never mind, better just wait and see when I get there.