BPIFC -Volume 1 – Chapter 96 Quitting

After rushing out, Shen La found that the man disguised as the airport’s general manager had already disappeared. But Shen La was still Shen La. Before long, he picked up the man’s aura and followed it downstairs, eventually capturing the “general manager,” who appeared to be mediating a disturbance in the lobby.

After hearing Shen La’s report, Sun Desheng gave a bitter smile.

“La Zi, the one you caught is probably the real general manager. Forget it, whether he’s real or not…”

Before he could finish, Secretary Yang called.

As soon as the call connected, Yang’s hoarse voice came through:

“Sun Desheng… why do you still have Hexachlorocyclohexane over there? Things have blown up now. Even the top brass at sea have been alarmed. Listen carefully—soon the garrison troops will arrive and take over your command at the airport…”

Then, after a pause, his tone changed.

“What did you just say? The Hexachlorocyclohexane is fake?”

“Yeah, just an empty shell.”

Sun Desheng replied weakly.

Allowing the mastermind to escape had clearly dealt him a severe blow.

After sighing, Fatty Sun continued:

“I’ll send you a photo. This time, I got played.”

He hung up and handed his phone to Che Qianzi.

“Take a picture for Secretary Yang. Just photograph the empty shell. I’m handing over command here. Let Secretary Yang investigate the remaining six corpses and that person named Sun Biyun. I’m done. I don’t care anymore.”

As he spoke, Fatty Sun stood up and loosened his necktie before slowly walking toward the door of the control room.

“Fatty, are you alright?”

Seeing that Sun Desheng looked almost soulless, Che Qianzi became concerned.

“Why don’t you wait for Shen La? If you go out now, that guy might knock you out from behind. Forget it, I’ll trouble myself and keep you company.”

As they walked out together, the young Taoist tried to make conversation.

“Fatty, what exactly is this Hexachlorocyclohexane? I didn’t spend much time in school. Some kind of chemical weapon?”

Though clearly depressed, Sun Desheng showed no impatience toward him.

After taking a deep breath, he slowly explained:

“Hexachlorocyclohexane is the most powerful explosive known to mankind. Unlike ordinary explosives, it’s a laboratory product synthesized from chemical materials. A piece the size we just saw could blow away more than half an airport like this.”

“Last year, when I was still in America, I was specifically called back to attend an internal anti-terrorism conference. At the meeting, the raw materials used to make Hexachlorocyclohexane were classified as highly restricted substances. Several ministers attended that meeting. This time, I really panicked. Sending that picture to the higher-ups was such a rookie mistake. The moment I sent the photo, I knew I’d messed up.”

By the time they reached downstairs, Shen La was approaching from the opposite direction, looking embarrassed.

Upon seeing Sun Desheng, he said:

“Great Sage, I made a mistake. I caught the real airport manager…”

“Enough.”

Sun Desheng waved his hand.

In that instant, he reverted to his usual grinning self.

With a broad smile, he said:

“This has nothing to do with us anymore. I’m telling you, I suddenly remembered that I’m no longer the Director of the Min Tiao Bureau. So why should I worry about it?”

Wrapping one arm around Shen La and grabbing Che Qianzi with the other, he continued:

“It’s not often that I lose. Tonight, let’s celebrate. La Zi, bring Xiao Zhao. Brother, you’re coming too. We’ll eat at my place tonight…”

Before he could finish, Secretary Yang called again.

This time, the man began shouting the moment the line connected:

“Sun Desheng, what are you doing? We’ve become the laughingstock of everyone. You have to take responsibility!”

Sun Desheng laughed.

“Responsibility? I’m done.”

“I’m resigning.”

“From this moment onward, I, Sun Desheng, withdraw from the Min Tiao Bureau.”

“Secretary Yang, I’ll leave this mess to you from now on.”

With that, he tossed the phone directly into a trash can.

Although the speaker wasn’t on, everyone could still hear Secretary Yang yelling at the top of his lungs:

“What do you mean you’re quitting? Sun Desheng, don’t act on emotions! If you don’t want responsibility, then don’t take it! We’ll do things the old way. Just make something up and say the Underworld caused it. If not, blame Demon Mountain! Isn’t Boss Bai from Demon Mountain your friend? Little Sun! Director Sun! Come back! We can discuss it again…”

Sun Desheng had no intention of retrieving the phone.

Unable to figure out what the fat man was really thinking, Che Qianzi exchanged glances with Shen La.

The white-haired man sighed softly.

It seemed Fatty Sun was genuinely furious.

Most people cursed heaven and earth when angry.

But Sun Desheng was different.

The angrier he became, the brighter and happier his smile appeared.

Along the way, other investigators ran over and asked Sun Desheng what to do next.

Fatty Sun simply smiled at them and said nothing.

Leading Shen La and Che Qianzi, he left the airport.

The three climbed into Shen La’s car and headed toward Sun Desheng’s home.

On the way, Fatty Sun called his wife.

“Yiyi, do we still have anything to eat at home? Leftovers from yesterday are fine. La Zi and our little brother aren’t outsiders. We’re coming home to drink. We’ll make up for last night’s meal. Sure, buy some fruit too. We’ll be there soon.”

After hanging up, Sun Desheng smiled at Shen La.

“La Zi, remember ten years ago, when we first met in Yunnan?”

“If we hadn’t encountered that incident back then, what do you think would have happened? You’d still be a special police officer. I’d still be in the narcotics division. By now, you’d probably be a battalion captain, and I’d be the head of the anti-drug department.”

Seeing his old friend acting strangely, Shen La looked at him and said:

“Great Sage, don’t overthink things. So what if you lost? That bastard has probably been plotting against you for a long time. He was hidden in the shadows while we were exposed. Naturally, we were at a disadvantage.”

“Not doing it anymore sounds pretty good to me.”

Before Shen La could continue, Che Qianzi interrupted.

Looking at the smile on Sun Desheng’s face, he continued:

“Fatty, why not go independent?” Didn’t you do that before?”

“I’ll help you this time, and Shen La too. If we need more people, we can drag that other fat guy, Huang Ran, over. You all used to work together anyway. You’re old friends.”

Hearing Che Qianzi support Sun Desheng’s departure from the Bureau, Shen La frowned.

“Che Qianzi, stop talking nonsense. What does a kid like you know? What kind of relationship does Great Sage have with the Min Tiao Bureau? He’s one of the heroes who rebuilt it for the second time. Great Sage, if you really quit, how can you face Chief Gao’s spirit in heaven?”

“Heaven?”

Sun Desheng burst out laughing.

“Liang Gao is already in elementary school.”

Then he looked at Shen La and continued:

“La Zi, I know you’re thinking of me. But I’ve really figured it out. I’ve done right by Boss Gao. I’ve already done everything I was supposed to. Now it’s time to retire with honor. Our little brother is right. If I quit, then I quit. Who am I, Sun Desheng? No matter where I work, I won’t suffer.”

Shen La wanted to say more, but his phone suddenly rang.

It was Secretary Yang.

Before Shen La could answer, Sun Desheng snatched the phone and immediately hung up.

Then, smiling at the white-haired man, he said:

“Resigning is such a joyous occasion. Don’t let anyone spoil the mood.”

“Tonight’s a family dinner.”

“Remember—aside from Xiao Zhao, my future sister-in-law, nobody else is allowed.”

“No unimportant guests.”