at the bottom of the sea without causing any waves.Moreover, from Zeng Na's perspective, Su Cai wasn't someone who would be favored by girls. Especially not those high-minded girls at their school; S...Chapter 44 Solitude Like Snow

The subsequent scene was not intense or gory. It was a slightly dim summer night, with the weather trending towards an impending downpour.

The sparse and dense梧桐 trees had leaves rustling as they fell, spinning before hitting the ground.

Zhao Lijun kicked Jianyang Li to the ground. When he tried to struggle back up, four or five police officers pounced on him, pinning his limbs down. Zhao Lijun then kicked him in the back and pressed a gun against his forehead; at this point, Li was completely still.

In that moment, Zhao Lijun turned Li's head around to look at him. He was secretly startled because it had nearly taken five people to restrain Li just now. This could mean that when facing a lone opponent in the martial arts world, Zhao Lijun couldn't say for certain he would win against this person; their strength might be evenly matched. However, in modern society, true power isn't often demonstrated through one-on-one combat but rather through an ability to manipulate and control situations.

The students from Jianyang's sports school or the fighters that Li had trained never imagined they'd see such a day when police would come to take him down seriously. Under the flashing red and blue lights, they all crouched with their heads down.

Zhao Chengyan, Qian Long, and Liang Xiao, Zhao's three best friends, looked no different from the other thugs; they were crouching on the ground, not daring to move. The scene was too intense even for those fighters who had frequently been in police stations with Jianyang and knew how things worked there—they all shrank back, covering their heads and mumbling, "Don't shoot, don't shoot..."

Far away, the crowd of students and people on the streets stopped moving. Upon learning that they were arresting Jianyang Sports School's principal, Jianyang Li, some people in the crowd even started clapping.

Jianyang Li was handcuffed and taken to a police car at this moment; Zhao Lijun looked around him before smiling at Li and saying, "It looks like you're not very popular." Then he pushed him into the Santana police car.

In this bustling neighborhood, cameras and flashes from reporters' cameras were flashing frequently. These reporters had been following up on Zhao Lijun's case in the investigation of Liu Cheng's major incident.

Some were even TV scriptwriters who had been living at the police station recently to go out with them for more realistic portrayals of Zhao Lijun, aiming to establish him as one of the most classic heroes in the Ministry of Public Security. Soon, stories about Zhao Lijun would be adapted into films and television series that would premiere nationwide.

However, young people probably wouldn't watch many domestic films like these.

No one noticed during this process that Su Can and Tang Wu retreated to a corner of the street. Looking at what was happening before them, they quietly held hands.

This girl's hand was incredibly soft; beside the avenue lined with梧桐 trees, Su Can wanted to hold it for a long time, until rust started forming on the iron fence behind him and the days stretched endlessly into the distance.

The main newspapers and magazines such as the Rongcheng Daily News, Rongcheng Evening News, provincial daily, and provincial news have all published articles with photos on their front pages. The black-and-white image shows Zhao Lijun pointing a gun at Li Jianyang's head, with the headline reading "Iron-Blooded Police Spirit Strikes Again! Smashing Criminal Gangs of Remaining Black Society!"

This imposing figure brandishing a firearm had spread throughout Rongcheng.

Before Zhao Lijun was appointed to his position, various factions in Rongcheng were watching him coldly. This political newcomer who quickly rose to prominence due to the Liu Cheng case and this police hero's achievements in a larger domain and space were under scrutiny. Although Zhao Lijun’s promotion had been personally recommended by high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Public Security, representing national support for his background and influence.

The Liu Cheng case exposed many flaws, with deeper issues lying within the province. There was still considerable residual power left behind by Liu Cheng, along with lingering social toxins. If Zhao Lijun were to fade into obscurity in Rongcheng from now on, it would undoubtedly disappoint many people.

Fortunately, Zhao Lijun once again stirred up a storm at the peak of public discussion.

Those who have lived in Rongcheng for over ten years and witnessed how Li Jianyang climbed to the pinnacle only to fall short suddenly sighed with regret. At the same time, they cheered for Zhao Lijun’s latest round of anti-black campaigns that brought about a new situation.

In Zhao Lijun's dormitory, a long-distance call came in; he picked it up and heard an excited voice on the other end: "Brother, congratulations! The impact of this time's anti-black storm is quite significant, serving as a deterrent!"

Zhao Lijun laughed and said, "It’s still closely related to Su Xiaocan."

"Su Xiaocan You mean the little guy" Wang Bo seemed momentarily stunned.

Zhao Lijun then explained in detail how events had unfolded. Originally worried about finding a good excuse to eliminate the remnants of Liu Cheng's forces, he hadn't expected Su Xiaocan to provide this opportunity. Zhao Lijun seized it and completely capitalized on it by initiating the first wave of provincial anti-black operations. This led to an immediate increase in workload at detention centers and police stations.

"This is a good thing, and also something that benefits everyone! Oh my, hearing your explanation, Su Xiaocan seems like our lucky charm indeed. I feel itchy with anticipation for when we can move towards Rongcheng to share some of his luck."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Lijun knew Wang Bo was subtly hinting at his upcoming moves; he nodded and said, "Party Secretary Wang, Rongcheng welcomes you."

Wang Bo chuckled twice before hanging up the phone.

Liu Cheng's downfall signified that the Wang faction had decisively won in West Sichuan Province. As a major beneficiary, Wang Bo was already receiving significant attention. Planning to take control of Rongcheng would be his first step towards promotion. Zhao Lijun knew this anti-black campaign affected many people’s interests; there were definitely those who cursed him with bared teeth. Now he was closely bound with the main leaders, advancing and retreating together, leaving a bold stroke in both their lives and history.

During this period when Zhao Lijun basked in glory, Su Cai similarly set off an unprecedented wave of excitement at No. 27 High School on this extraordinary afternoon.

The people who witnessed that scene yesterday afternoon after school couldn't deny the fact that Su Cen is someone you definitely don't want to provoke.

This transfer student could criticize the school's policies on the school TV station's Exposure Platform for a week, and also publish an article in Chao Hua magazine that was widely acclaimed. However, no one would deny that this controversial transfer student couldn't withstand the fierce attack from Zhao Chengyan, a pampered young man.

Life is inherently a combination of spiritually dull soap operas and the harsh realities of life. One can never simply state that there's social equality to bridge the gap between different people.

In this era before the world had advanced so far, Su Cen, who should have been in a disadvantaged position, used the power of a police chief from a provincial capital city and turned the predetermined outcome into something entirely unexpected through an extremely cunning and mysterious way.

He shattered a black-market expert who was well-known across the country and dismantled a small gang that had just begun to take shape in an organized form.

The moment when Zhao Lijun, facing Zhao Chengyan and others, pulled out a Stechkin automatic pistol from somewhere unknown, kicked Li Jianyang down, while Su Cen remained calm and continued drinking tea must have completely shattered the worldview of this pampered young man who had grown up.

This incident spread throughout the night and the next day in the Second Seventh Middle School's garden.

Now people finally know who Su Cen is, instead of just knowing him as "the transferred student who was exposed on the Exposure Platform."

The surrounding police cars and those sports school students who used to bully around this neighborhood with impunity became silent, giving these young elites from Second Seventh Middle School a vivid lesson in social education. Those tough guys who usually acted like Tom Cruise were begging for mercy under the barrels of police guns and some even cried out loud at the end, making one recall that "all reactionaries are paper tigers" seems to be true.

The rumors circulating within the school about Su Cen having ties with street thugs have been proven false. What does it mean to have connections with street thugs They had a police chief use him to beat up a local thug. With several dozen officers led by an acting deputy police chief fighting for him and backing him with formidable national power, people started discussing and speculating about his background.

The thing that made Su Cen most amused was the banner of commendation actually being delivered to the school. In the principal's office, he received handshakes and accolades from a host of school administrators and public security department officials who were leveraging this occasion to establish a close relationship between both sides.

Su Cen guessed that the principal was rather at a loss when facing the banner sent over by the municipal Public Security Bureau which read, "Courageous in upholding justice without shedding tears for bloodshed; wisdom and courage combined in casting harmony."

Class 3, Grade 1 of Senior Year is now quite proud. Originally, their homeroom teacher Mr. Wang Guwen had been worried about the rumors linking a student fight to one of his transferred students and was on edge for days. Now that he knows the truth, he walks with more confidence.

When asked about it, he calmly replies, "This matter isn’t worth mentioning, haha, Su Cen is quite principled."

Inwardly, however, he hopes someone will continue to inquire.

The following days were eventful.

For example, during daily homework submission, a very pretty girl who was the class monitor approached Su Cen for the first time and started chatting with him about trivial matters like yesterday’s homework difficulty or today's weather. Su Cen would courteously respond to her inquiries.

Girls began passing by outside their classroom door, peering in from either rear entrances or windows.

Zhao Chengyan and others now avoid meeting Su Cen directly, trying to steer clear of him due to his reputation as a "smiling tiger" in their minds.

With the increasingly hot weather, Tang Wu would occasionally raise her head from under the overhead fan, gaze out the window with pen in hand, and think about the promising future she envisions with Su Cen.

Sun Man would approach during breaks to discuss perfumes, nail polish, facial cleansers, and other skincare products while subtly probing for more information on Su Cen.

However, Su Cen also tasted some bitter fruits. Perhaps due to his initially low-profile status as a transferred student not being taken seriously, along with the rumors about his background and his ambiguous relationship with Tang Wu, many people now instinctively keep their distance from him.

The more active students in class who used to stand out now rarely engage in conversations lasting more than three sentences with him.

This makes Su Cen realize how loneliness can accumulate like snow.

Third chapter of the day. A transitional segment.

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