Chapter 172: Contraband
Chapter 172: Chapter 172: Contraband
After questioning her, Lin Jingjing had someone escort the young girl back to her dormitory and ordered some food to be sent to her.
She specified no cold Nutrient Liquid. While cheap, convenient, and highly nutritious, long-term consumption wasn’t good for one’s health.
A person needed to eat proper meals.
Back in her office, Lin Jingjing immediately summoned the four of them.
The four of them dragged themselves into the office and slumped onto the sofa, their eyes heavy with sleep.
They had been swamped for the past few days, with very little time for sleep.
They all had huge dark circles under their eyes. They hadn’t expected that taking down a single corporation would be this much work.
"What’s wrong, Sister Lin?" Shi Feng asked, his voice weak. "Did something big happen?"
Otherwise, Sister Lin wouldn’t have summoned them in such a hurry.
Lin Jingjing succinctly explained the group’s objective for creating monsters.
"I have a list of names here. Have Lu Shaoyu investigate them. Once she has enough information, it’ll be time for us to move."
Lu Shaoyu never expected this. When she was transferred from her previous post, she was just a minor, unwelcome lieutenant colonel.
She never thought she would be valued so highly here. Her new captain was approachable and always had her assist with any major operations.
Since she was being entrusted with so much, Lu Shaoyu made sure not to disappoint.
She completed every task Lin Jingjing gave her, and she completed them exceptionally well.
"Where did this information come from?" Feng He asked, picking up the file in front of her and slowly reading through it.
"From the hostage we met in the underground lab at Hong Fei Park," Lin Jingjing replied.
Back then, the other four had fallen into the lab, but Feng He hadn’t, so she didn’t know what hostage they were talking about.
"You mean the little girl you gave the hairpin to, the one who saved herself?" Gu Kaiwen asked.
"That’s right," Lin Jingjing nodded.
’If that’s the case, that poor girl has really been through a lot. To survive two life-threatening disasters like that and come out unscathed... She must be a fortunate soul.’
"She sure knows a lot," Shi Feng remarked. He was surprised the girl knew such confidential information.
After accepting the assignment, Lu Shaoyu immediately took a team and began her investigation.
Thanks to a direct order from the King, their investigation proceeded without any obstruction.
After a week, they had thoroughly investigated every name on the list. They discovered that all of them did indeed have ties to Kulundi. Furthermore, they were also secretly running numerous illegal enterprises.
They were really preying on ordinary people who had no power or influence.
After reading the investigation report, Lin Jingjing raised a hand to rub the bridge of her nose. "Is the investigation complete?"
"Yes. And not only that, they’re also selling contraband," Lu Shaoyu replied.
’Contraband, too?’
"What kind of contraband?" Lin Jingjing wasn’t familiar with what was considered contraband in this world.
"Potions that dissipate one’s spiritual power, as well as some aphrodisiacs. An overdose puts a strain on the body, causing cells to slowly die."
"There are also some highly addictive drugs."
As Lin Jingjing listened, she felt this Empire was like a crumbling sandcastle.
The law here was merely a suggestion. The rich and powerful could act with impunity.
Meanwhile, it seemed incredibly difficult for ordinary people to defend their rights and live a peaceful life.
’How on earth is Yun Yiyou running this Empire?’
"I understand." Lin Jingjing nodded, then stood up from her chair. "Go assemble a team. We’re taking them all down today."
Lu Shaoyu was stunned for a moment. Instead of responding immediately, she stood her ground and reminded her boss with some hesitation.
"Director, they’re all backed by the great families of the Empire."
"If we move against them, we’ll be targeted from all sides."
The great families of the Empire were like parasites, feasting on the nation and causing chaos as they pleased.
And yet, no one in the country could do anything about them.
Because these families had powerful supporters in every sector.
When these great families united, their power at times seemed to eclipse even that of the King, Yun Yiyou.
"We can’t touch them," Lu Shaoyu reiterated.
’The Director has a good heart. She wants a better life for the common people, so she wants to get rid of all these criminals. But these vermin aren’t so easy to deal with.’
Lin Jingjing listened to her warning, thought for a moment, and then smiled. "Don’t be afraid."
"The King is going to the Cabinet Building for a meeting tomorrow, isn’t he?"
"Yes," Lu Shaoyu nodded.
’She had no idea what Lin Jingjing was planning. If she did, she would have tried to stop her at all costs.’
"Do I have to attend as well?" Lin Jingjing asked.
"You do. You’ve made some big moves recently, so you need to report to the King," Lu Shaoyu continued. "Also, the Minister of the Cabinet’s Weapons Department has been holding up the weapons shipment meant for us."
"He’ll probably find some excuse to lodge a complaint against you tomorrow..."
’The Director is so young, how did she manage to provoke that pack of wolves? How is she going to survive on the Capital Star in the future?’
Lin Jingjing paid her no mind. She sat back down in her chair and began planning for the next day.
’All schemes and conspiracies are meaningless in the face of true power.’
’If I lay it all out tomorrow and Yun Yiyou still does nothing, then I’ll drop the arrests. My attitude will depend on my superior’s attitude. If Yun Yiyou takes this seriously, so will I. If he doesn’t, then neither will I.’
"Lodge a complaint against me?" Lin Jingjing laughed. ’A criminal like him has the nerve to complain about me?’
"I’d like to see him try," Lin Jingjing said.
Looking at Lin Jingjing’s youthful face, Lu Shaoyu thought, ’It’s good to be young. Fearless, like a newborn calf that doesn’t fear the tiger, so full of energy. If everyone in the Empire were like Director Lin and her team, what would there be to fear?’
「The next day, in the grand hall of the Cabinet Building.」
Everyone had arrived at the grand hall. Just as Kulundi and his men walked in, they ran into Lin Jingjing and Mo Xuan.
The two of them were wearing new, dark green uniforms that made them look incredibly sharp.
Tall black boots encased their long legs, and the tightly cinched belts accentuated their broad shoulders and narrow waists, creating a striking silhouette.
"Good morning, Minister Kulundi," Lin Jingjing greeted him with a wide smile.
"Morning," he replied curtly.
His indifferent tone made it clear he had no desire to speak with her.
"Ah, and Minister Kuo, don’t forget to send over the weapons for the Monster Investigation Bureau. My soldiers are waiting to begin their training," Lin Jingjing reminded him.
"If they don’t arrive today, I’ll have no choice but to bring it up with the King."
’Is she threatening me?’
Kulundi snorted heavily. "The request hasn’t been approved yet."
"Hah..." Lin Jingjing sneered. ’Not approved? Or is it being deliberately held up? My subordinate has run back and forth several times, only to be given the runaround. And now he’s claiming it hasn’t been approved?’