The three old men's faces weren't good. All options on the table were extinguished by Yang Qingyue's move.
They grasped the teacup and drank all of it, not savoring the exquisite taste inside the content.
"I think we have an agreement," the mayor said after seeing the scenario had calmed down. His entire back was wet with cold sweat.
Yang Qingyue gestured with her head meaning it depended on the commissioner and the judge.
They were in a dilemma. On the one side, Yang Qingyue wanted to harm their relatives. On the other side, their position remained no longer safe and their future career path seemed under the control of Yang Qingyue.
Although the clever policewoman gave them a handle in exchange, for the promotion of her rank and authority, they knew for a fact that Yang Qingyue could achieve these in a matter of time.
The only puzzle in their eyes was why Yang Qingyue seemed very keen and anxious. In the end, they reckoned it might be the reform she intended to implement in the city.
Seeing the other two still in contemplation, the mayor with a curious pair of eyes looked at Cai Ning. "Miss Yang, may I know who this colleague of yours is?"
"Of course, I didn't mean to hide her. She used to be my fellow officers back in the rookie days. Now she works under MSS." Yang Qingyue introduced her friend according to her plan at the beginning.
"MSS!" The commissioner and the judge broke their thoughts after hearing Yang Qingyue's words.
The mayor was confused for a moment before he realized Cai Ning's identity. The three of them had fear in their expressions, their eyes widened in disbelief.
Did they just threaten the child of the officials in the Capital, right in front of MSS? Wasn't it placing their heads in front of the barrel?
They were clearly seeking death. If MSS got involved, there could be no retreat in their career.
Do as Yang Qingyue says and the status quo remains. Or, resist and prepare to be surely liquidated afterward.
The law enforcement system in Country C had three separate branches working together for national security.
Ministry of Public Security functioned as all domestic police activity in the country. Ministry of Justice oversaw the prison operations and had prison police serving under it.
MSS—Ministry of State Security—was the security and secret police agency, enforcing political security and served as the principal civilian intelligence and counterintelligence, both domestic and foreign.
MSS had the legal right to kill without impunity if the well-being of the high officials from the capital were threatened. That meant their previous act against Yang Qingyue also followed under this condition.
Their inability to protect their subordinates would soon dwell in the other's minds and give their political opponents the opportunity to step in.
Yang Qingyue devised a vicious plan and the three understood their situation well. But opposing her meant an immediate crisis. Following her words, they could live long and struggle ahead.
As for whether they could grasp their chances, nobody thought deeply.
After eating light meals and enjoying the tea, the three men left. Yang Qingyue chuckled and mocked herself inwardly.
At last, she was no different from Ling Qingyu. Cai Ning patted her friend's arm in understanding. "Remember right and wrong don't apply here. As long as your justice stands strong in your heart, you are still you."
"Thank you, Sister Ning." Yang Qingyue grasped Cai Ning's palm hard.
"But are you sure of letting them go? You know they can harm you in this Province." Cai Ning showed worries. After all, the networks in Province N from her observation were weaved intricately.
"Even though I can't give justice to those who suffered under their action. Give me time, I'll prove it to the entire province—Justice may be late but it will never disappear." Yang Qingyue replied with a shaking head. "They must be set free for a while before their power dissipates to prevent them from jumping over the wall. Now that I'm weak, I must know my own affairs."
Cai Ning sighed in relief, satisfied her friend had strong self-control: "How about your security? Dangers might pop out from anywhere."
Yang Qingyue gave a mysterious smirk: "Don't I Have you?"
Cai Ning's corner of the mouth trembled and laughed. "You slick girl. Do you want me to work hard for you? Thinking too much!"
"Don't worry. You'll be working under me soon. If you don't quit yourself, you'll be relieved of your duty. Who made me have a powerful mother?" Yang Qingyue patted her chest with pride.
Cai Ning's eyelids twitched after hearing Yang Qingyue mention her mother. "Damn, Yang Qingyue. I'll kill you."
Cai Ning stepped out of her chair and lunged over her friend, launching a killer move—tickling Yang Qingyue's waist.
"Dare you to move me! HUh!"
"Haha...No, stop Sister Ning. I beg you. Oh my!" Yang Qingyue slithered her waist and laughed uncontrollably.
Under the rush of pouring rain, beautiful chimes of laughter erupted inside the bungalow, drawing smiles from the waitresses who heard the commotion.
Young is good.
Only if they didn't know the two bantering ladies went through a life and death situation tonight.