259: Chapter 259 How about I become the deputy director?

"Of course it's to talk... no, it's for undercover work!"

"See, see? You let it slip," Gu Qingcheng clicked her tongue. "Lei Zhen, if you're going undercover, fine, but why do we have to act as a couple at the school?"

"Nonsense, how could we not be a couple?" Lei Zhen said. "Think about it. The leader said that the situation at Wuzhou University is extremely serious; it might even be a concentration camp for Sakura Country spies. You have no idea how dangerous it is. Since we're going undercover together, we definitely have to look out for each other. If we were strangers, how could I take care of you?"

"Does it have to be a couple?" Gu Qingcheng asked. "Wouldn't ordinary friends work?"

"You don't actually think anyone believes in pure friendship between men and women, do you?" Lei Zhen said. "If you were ugly, there might be a tiny possibility. But you're so stunningly beautiful, like a goddess—if I'm around you every day and don't have any thoughts about you, I'd have to be gay."

"That's a good idea," Gu Qingcheng said.

"I'm really at a loss with you." Lei Zhen curled his lip. "If I were gay, girls all over the world would cry themselves to death. Enough, it's already decided. It's useless for you to object now. Besides, this was arranged by Director Qin; it wasn't my idea."

Gu Qingcheng pouted. "I think you're doing this on purpose. By the way, am I really as good-looking as you say?"

Lei Zhen chuckled. "Of course. In my universe, you're the female lead. Even if you haven't read novels, you've seen TV shows, right? The female lead is always the most beautiful. In other words, you're the most beautiful person in the entire universe."

Girls fall for this after all; Gu Qingcheng felt wonderful after being flattered by Lei Zhen's silver tongue.

"I think all you have is your smooth talk," Gu Qingcheng said. "Why didn't you ask Lin Miaozhen to go with you? You two have been partners before, so you'd have better chemistry undercover."

"To be honest, I did think about it," Lei Zhen said. "But I'm afraid we'd end up taking the act too seriously, and that would be unfair to her."

"Acting like a good guy in front of me again. By the way, what's your educational background?"

"Bachelor's degree."

"Do you even believe that yourself?"

"Hehe, actually just a high school diploma."

"I'll give you one more chance."

"Fine, fine. Junior high, okay?"

"Did you graduate?"

"Gu Qingcheng, you're looking down on me too much... I was only one year short."

"You didn't even finish junior high, so basically an elementary school education? And with that background, Director Zhao actually recommended you to go undercover at a university as a graduate student?"

"What do you mean Director Zhao recommended me? It was the big shot in white, Director Qin, who personally took a private plane to find me, okay!"

"Right, right, he came specifically for you. Keep brainwashing yourself!"

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The two returned to Qinghe Police Station, where Zhao Gang had been waiting at the entrance for a long time.

When Lei Zhen and Gu Qingcheng arrived, Director Zhao was squatting and petting Ade, who looked quite reluctant.

Seeing Lei Zhen get out of the car, Zhao Gang hurried forward.

Ade stood up and bolted away.

"Lei Zhen, how did it go? What did Director Zhao say?"

Lei Zhen frowned. "Sigh, it's a tough situation. Director Zhao said he came to Qinghe Police Station for a visit out of goodwill, but you guys actually arrested him as a criminal and put him in solitary confinement. Especially that officer named Zhou Sheng, who was shouting orders at him—he was so angry his liver almost hardened."

"Did he really say that?" Zhao Gang's eyes widened.

"Yeah," Lei Zhen said seriously. "Director Zhao also said he's never been so insulted in his life. This isn't over. Once you transfer to the District Sub-bureau, he'll definitely make life difficult for you."

Just then, Gu Qingcheng got out of another Xiaomi car.

"Director Zhao, don't listen to his nonsense. Not a single word out of this kid's mouth is true."

Zhao Gang then punched Lei Zhen's shoulder. "You rascal, you're even teasing me?"

Lei Zhen chuckled. "Chief, it was just a joke. But don't worry, it's settled. Not only did Director Zhao forgive you, but he even personally invited me for tea."

"Really?" Zhao Gang didn't believe it. "I heard Zhao Zhengping is very rigid and holds grudges."

"I knew you wouldn't believe me." Lei Zhen pulled out his phone. "Look, see how pleasantly Zhao Zhengping and I were chatting? I'm not bragging, but this new director really thinks highly of me. It's just a shame he doesn't have a daughter; if he did, he might have introduced her to me."

Hearing this, Gu Qingcheng felt a bit of a sting.

"Look at you, acting so smug."

Gu Qingcheng curled her lip; unable to listen any longer, she walked straight away.

Zhao Gang stared at the phone, dumbfounded.

"Impressive, Lei Zhen. You even managed to win over someone as stiff as Zhao Zhengping. I really didn't misjudge you."

After saying that, Zhao Gang suddenly remembered something. "By the way, Lei Zhen, you just got promoted from a Third-Class Police Supervisor to a First-Class Police Supervisor. Have you thought about taking another step forward?"

"Another step?" Lei Zhen was stunned. "Skipping two ranks is already crazy. To be promoted to Police Inspector, I'm afraid it'll take some time, right?"

Zhao Gang said, "That's not what I meant. I mean making you the Deputy Director."

"Deputy Director?" Lei Zhen was surprised.

"Yeah. I'm about to transfer to the District Sub-bureau, and Xu Hong will definitely take over as the Director here. Since he's filling my spot, the Deputy Director position will be vacant. I've thought about it and decided to recommend you to the higher-ups."

Lei Zhen was shocked to hear this. "Director, is that okay?"

"Why wouldn't it be?"

"I've only been at this station for about four months." Lei Zhen looked conflicted. "If I'm made Deputy Director now, won't others have objections? For example, Zhou Sheng, or veteran officers like Uncle Changfeng—any one of them has more seniority than me!"

"In our line of work, we never talk about seniority," Zhao Gang said. "Policing is a very special profession. We promote talent based on one principle: the most capable gets the position. And you are the perfect candidate for this Deputy Director role."

"Then I'll say thank you in advance."

In this world, no one doesn't want to be a leader, and Lei Zhen was no exception.

"But this will have to wait," Lei Zhen said. "I just received an important mission."

With that, Lei Zhen told Zhao Gang about his upcoming undercover mission at Wuzhou University.

"That's great!" Zhao Gang was overjoyed. "I didn't expect even the National Security Bureau to notice you. You really keep running into influential benefactors. Lei Zhen, complete this mission well. When you return and take the Deputy Director position, no one will dare to question it."

"Alright, then I'll get ready with Qingcheng."

After saying that, Lei Zhen strode out.

Zhao Gang watched Lei Zhen's retreating back, momentarily dazed.

What kind of dumb luck did this kid have?

First, Director Gu took a liking to him and wanted him as a son-in-law, and now he's been noticed by National Security, who personally came to give him an opportunity.

To think that four months ago, Lei Zhen was just a street loafer who hung around the Police Station!

If he keeps this up, his future development will be absolutely limitless!!

Zhao Gang believed that in perhaps less than two years, the entire Great Xia police system would know that such a figure had emerged from the Qinghe Police Station!!

Terrifyingly formidable, truly terrifying!!