128: What's so great about being a designated driver?

The two chatted for a few more minutes before hanging up.

Just as Chen Su hung up, Shen Minghua's call came through.

Like Zhang Bingchun, he was also calling to express his gratitude.

"Xiao Chen, with this case, Brother Shen here has also gained a lot of prestige."

...The two exchanged pleasantries again.

"Brother Shen, once you're done with this busy period, I'll have my classmate arrange a dinner, and we can gather again then."

"Alright, then I look forward to the feast!"

After ending the call with Shen Minghua, Chen Su also shared the good news with Gao Hansong.

If Zhang Bingchun hadn't just been promoted and transferred to Maple City, Chen Su had actually planned to take the evidence he had gathered to Gao Hansong for help... regarding this incident.

Zhang Bingchun also credited him with meritorious service for reporting drug trafficking and gave him a fifty-thousand yuan bonus.

A-Zhen and A-Qiang's couple only sold poppy husks, which was far less explosive than the drug manufacturing operation run by Bai Jian's gang.

A fifty-thousand yuan bonus was already the maximum amount possible.

That afternoon, the Fengcheng Anti-drug Center called Chen Su, notifying him to come collect the money.

This was Maple City, not Zhang City.

If it were the Zhangcheng Anti-Drug Center, Chen Su wouldn't even need to go; the money would be transferred directly to his card.

To the Fengcheng Anti-drug Center, he was still a new face, so he inevitably had to make the trip.

Once strange, twice familiar.

Next time the Anti-Drug Center has a bonus to issue Chen Su, he probably won't have to go in person... It was already 5:30 PM when Chen Su finished collecting the money from the Anti-Drug Center.

He didn't go home, driving straight to a “Lao Difang” food stall.

This food stall was the one Chen Su and his roommates frequented most often during college. The food the boss cooked was delicious and affordable.

The four of them had agreed to gather here for dinner tonight.

Mainly, Feng Wenjun had just gotten out and didn't have time to fuss over the shop. Eating out was easier, and they wouldn't have to clean up afterward... Feng Wenjun arrived at six o'clock.

Not long after he arrived, Ye Sheng drove up with He Youwen... "Come on, brothers, let's have the first one. A toast to Wen Jun's new beginning."

"Clink~"

The wine glasses in their hands lightly touched, producing a crisp sound... "That was seriously thrilling. Who would have thought that Hu Lei, who worked at the shop, was actually an undercover agent sent by someone else?" Feng Wenjun said with lingering fear.

"Next time you hire people, you need to keep your eyes peeled. If you're really worried, bring me the resumes, and I'll do a political background check for you and vet them," He Youwen said with a smile.

"That's a good idea. When my company expands and recruits more people in the future, I'll give you the list to review," Ye Sheng chimed in, seizing the opportunity.

"Get lost! Your small-scale company has no size and no fame. Why would anyone bother spending money to send an undercover agent there?"

Ye Sheng got excited hearing He Youwen say that. "Don't look down on my little operation. My company's development momentum is incredible right now. If you hadn't been my college roommate, you'd have to call me President Ye when you see me now."

...The roommates always banded together when facing trouble, but loved to bicker when things were peaceful.

"Xiao Wenzi, yesterday I forwarded your phone number and WeChat ID to Director Shen Minghua of the Wenchang District Public Security Sub-bureau. He said he wanted to add you as a friend. Did you add him?" Chen Su asked He Youwen, putting down his chopsticks.

He Youwen: "Yes, I added him. I was wondering why such a high-ranking leader would add me on WeChat. Turns out it was you who recommended me."

"Did he say anything?"

"He asked if I wanted to work under him."

"What are your thoughts?"

"Being transferred to the Sub-bureau would definitely be better. It opens up a much broader future for my career prospects," He Youwen laughed.

This roommate of his seems to have become increasingly unfathomable since being fired by Tiansheng Group... "Alright, in a few days, I'll make arrangements to invite Director Shen and Director Zhang of the Fengcheng Anti-drug Center for a meal. You come along too."

"How do you know them?" He Youwen asked, somewhat curious.

"I met them by chance. They both helped out a lot with Qi Fang's case this time."

He Youwen nodded; everything made sense then.

This was a huge merit.

No wonder a Public Security Bureau Director was so polite to a small beat cop like him.

With such an immense merit, the Wenchang District Public Security Sub-bureau, where Shen Minghua works, was guaranteed a collective Second Class Merit Citation.

He might even be personally awarded an Individual Second Class Merit Citation.

Even if he didn't get the Second Class Merit Citation, a Third Class Merit Citation was absolutely unavoidable.

This merit was crucial for officials at their level.

If they wanted to climb the ranks, these merits could help them clear many obstacles on their path to promotion... They drank until 11 PM before the group dispersed.

Chen Su opened his phone and called a Designated Driver.

After placing the order, he noticed the Designated Driver's rating was a bit low.

It was only 3.1 points.

3.1 points again?

Chen Su was a bit sensitive about this rating.

Before he bought a car, whenever he hailed a ride, his order was frequently snatched up by a particular chatty ride-hailing driver.

That driver had over a dozen ride-hailing accounts, the kind where blocking them was useless.

It couldn't be him again, could it?

...A short while later.

A person wearing a reflective vest and riding a small electric scooter specifically for designated driving slowly approached Chen Su's car.

"Young man, did you call for a Designated Driver?"

The driver was wearing a mask, but the voice and accent were familiar.

Chen Su immediately recognized that the Designated Driver was the same ride-hailing driver he had previously blocked.

His heart roared continuously.

"Damn it, it really is him!!"

"F*ck, does this ride-hailing app have something against me?"

...Forget it. Since he was already here, Chen Su would just have to deal with him.

It wasn't easy to earn money these days, and this person was still working as a Designated Driver late at night.

Chen Su sighed helplessly and said.

"Yes, that's me."

...On the way back.

It seemed this driver automatically switched into chatty mode the moment he got into the car.

"Young man, you should drink less. If you don't take care of your body when you're young, you'll suffer when you're old."

..."I see you're not young anymore. Are you married? If not, you need to hurry up. When Uncle here was your age, my son was already old enough to buy soy sauce."

..."What? You're going back this early just to sleep? How can someone your age sleep right now!!"

...Chen Su looked speechless. "Uncle, why is designated driving so easy for you?"

The middle-aged driver sighed, "It's tough in every industry these days. I used to drive for ride-hailing, but the market is terrible. Passengers aren't willing to hail rides anymore. With over a dozen accounts, I was getting no more than three customers a day, so I switched tracks and became a Designated Driver."

"Who knew the designated driving market wasn't good either? This is already my fifteenth account this month. If I hadn't gotten your order just before logging out of the app tonight, I would have just gone straight home to sleep."

Chen Su: "Master, do you know why you can't get customers?"

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