Chapter 12: The Most Trusted of Confidants

  As he walked out of the interrogation room, Zhang Jialian couldn't help but feel a little regretful. He had originally planned to test his time reversal superpower, but who would have thought that this big guy was not just any ordinary man, or rather, he was too much of a man. In short, his plan to win with his special ability ended in such a shameful defeat.

  He shook his head, walked out, and Li Jianjun was already standing seriously at the door. Zhang Jialian looked up and didn't feel nervous or happy in his heart, but just looked at Li Jianjun with a normal expression, treating him with an ordinary mind.

  Li Jianjun looked at Zhang Jialian for a while, then laughed and patted Zhang Jialian's shoulder, saying: "Good kid, you really have something! Just now Old Hu kept asking me for you." He paused here, wanting to see how Zhang Jialian would react. After all, the pressure and tasks of criminal investigation were very heavy, but undoubtedly, it was also a good way to temper oneself, and it was not an easy choice either.

  Zhang Jialian looked at Li Jianjun and said frankly: "I still want to stay in the office."

  "Uh, I also planned it that way for you." Li Jianjun nodded, but what's wrong? He didn't know how to react. Although Zhang Jialian's idea was consistent with his choice, he wasn't very pleased in his heart. It seemed that deep down, he still hoped to see Zhang Jialian take the initiative to apply for a transfer to the criminal investigation team, because being a detective should be the goal of every police officer. Zhang Jialian had applied, and it was one thing if Li Jianjun didn't approve, but when faced with the opportunity to go to the criminal investigation team, he gave up so easily, which made Li Jianjun's heart feel somewhat unpleasant. Human emotions are indeed fragile and changeable. Just as Li Jianjun was pondering this...

  Zhang Jialian timely added with a smile: "However, boss, I hope that while completing my main job, I can go to the criminal investigation team to learn and study, or become a firefighter, even if it's just to make up the numbers." Zhang Jialian's words were humble, but even Hu Zhenfeng, an expert in the field, had high hopes for him, clearly seeing great potential and malleability.

  These words instantly melted Li Jianjun's negative emotions like hot soup on snow. How could he be afraid of danger when it came to someone he valued? Li Jianjun's mood suddenly improved, and at the same time, he felt deeply moved, regretful, and uneasy about his earlier suspicions towards Zhang Jialian. He had misunderstood such a good person! Wasn't the one who dared to fight against three villains with one person someone whose thoughts were not careless?!

  Li Jianjun thought the more he felt sorry for Zhang Jialian, so he made up his mind. In addition to assigning a car to Zhang Jialian by the bureau, he also asked the logistics department to prepare a Hanwang computer for Zhang Jialian. If Zhang Jialian's family was in Shanghai, it would be possible to assign him a mobile phone, but since he had to return to his hometown for a period of time, there was no doubt that a Hanwang computer was more cost-effective than a mobile phone.

  It's likely that Zhang Jiali returning home can be considered a triumphant return. Although it's not clear why Zhang Jiali would rather give up this enviable assignment and return home, a triumphant return is probably something no one would refuse.

  Although the branch was crowded, news spread quickly. When Li Jianjun introduced Zhang Jialian to the office, everyone in the office had already heard about the "two walnuts, one hammer, and a pair of scissors". Moreover, since it was Li Jianjun who personally introduced him, everyone present showed great kindness and goodwill towards Zhang Jialian. However, at this time, Zhang Jialian didn't have the mind to socialize with his colleagues, but instead only showed his own kindness, and couldn't go further than that.

  Out of the office, Li Jianjun took Zhang Jialian to various departments, recognized people, and walked through them. More than an hour had passed. This made Zhang Jialian very moved. You know, the time of such a big man as Li Jianjun is very precious! He took out more than an hour of his time to introduce himself, really a great master among masters.

  At this time, the logistics department had already brought a brand new Han Xuan to Li Jianjun's face. Li Jianjun smiled and handed it over to Zhang Jialian: "Alright, I originally wanted to invite you to dinner at my home, but now looking at your distracted appearance, eating would be meaningless too. Hurry up and go back to the countryside. Remember, once you've settled things, hurry back and report."

  "What's up, boss? Didn't you just get a month's leave?" Zhang Jialian asked with a deliberate smile.

  "Get out! There are only twelve months in a year, and you're wasting such precious time. How can I promote you if you don't cherish it?! Hurry up, the sooner the better!" Li Jianjun scolded with a smile.

  Zhang Jialian stood up straight and replied with his chest out: "Alright, I'll definitely be back soon to report."

  Li Jianjun smiled and nodded, calling out to the previously mentioned Guozi face: "Little Li, prepare a car." He then looked at Zhang Jialian and asked: "Jialian, can you drive?"

  Zhang Jialian nodded.

  "Alright, save me a driver, Little Li you take your junior brother to pick a car." Li Jianjun instructed with a wave of his hand.

  Guo Zi Lian hastily nodded in agreement and led Zhang Jia Lian out, smiling warmly along the way. However, it wasn't until they exited the office building that Guo Zi Lian extended his hand with a hearty smile: "I'm Li Guorui, nice to meet you." Li Jianjun's words had already made it clear how much he valued Zhang Jia Lian, addressing him as his own junior brother. The fact that Zhang Jia Lian and Li Jianjun didn't attend the same school made the term "junior brother" all the more significant, implying that their leader had already considered Zhang Jia Lian a potential successor.

  This naturally made Li Guorui extremely concerned and delighted. Since Zhang Jialian was going to be the next in line, he would definitely be transferred out, at least as a director of a police station, and even possibly becoming the director directly. Thinking about this, how could Li Guorui not be happy?

  Zhang Jialian knew that this was Li Jianjun's liaison officer, who had always been a follower and personal secretary, with an absolutely low rank but extremely powerful person, who could be called Li Jianjun's most trusted confidant. Facing the other party's initiative to show kindness, he naturally would not refuse, and smiled as he stretched out his hand, warmly greeting: "Li Ge, hello, I'm very happy to become colleagues with you."

  "Similarly, similarly, Zhang Jialian, the leader attaches great importance to you! You absolutely cannot let him down!" Li Guorui knew that saying this might cause Zhang Jialian's resentment, but he had to say it, because this was both a responsibility to Li Jianjun and to Zhang Jialian. He believed that Zhang Jialian was not a fool and could understand his good intentions.

  Zhang Jialian stopped in his tracks and expressed heartfelt gratitude to Li Guorui: "Mmm, thank you, Brother Li, for your reminder and guidance. I will definitely remember it."

  Seeing Zhang Jialian's humility, Li Guirui had a better impression of him and introduced everything that needed attention and emphasis, as well as some taboos and preferences of Li Jianjun. This made Zhang Jialian even more friendly and confident about his future. Apparently, Li Jianjun was going to cultivate Zhang Jialian as his personal secretary, which is the most trusted among the trusted.