Once, I wanted to be a good person

This also led to their continued lack of understanding about the Security Bureau.

Moreover, Fang Ze had only "parachuted" into the role of director yesterday, and before that, the committee members hadn't collected any information about him, so they had an even more limited understanding of him.

Now, with the channel provided by Zhixi's father, they suddenly felt a bit intrigued.

Seeing this, Director Peng coughed and spoke up, "Old Miao. Could you tell us about Commissioner Fang Ze? We're very curious about him."

Having successfully attracted the attention of the two commissioners, Zhixi's father didn't hold back. He smiled and recounted some of Fang Ze's deeds over the past two months in a methodical manner.

Of course, as much as he spoke, he still abided by the rules. He only talked about non-confidential things that could be found out by getting to know a few well-informed people within the Security Bureau.

When they heard that Fang Ze joined the Security Bureau just three months ago, making a staggering leap from an adjunct personnel to director,

Director Peng and Commissioner Liu were both somewhat surprised.

And when they heard that in just three short months, Fang Ze had cracked several major cases and had forcefully arrested Qianfeng, Qiu Yue, and two department heads within the Security Bureau, they were even more astonished.

They had heard a bit about the earlier individuals since those events occurred near them, but the internal affairs of the Security Bureau were unknown to them.

After learning about the many officials Fang Ze had arrested, they immediately attached labels such as "domineering," "not to be trifled with," and "harbinger of doom" to Fang Ze in their minds.

However, labels aside, they weren't particularly afraid of Fang Ze.

After all, they were all commissioners of the same rank, each in charge of powerful departments. Although they couldn't compare to the Security Bureau, they were not to be easily provoked either.

So, although they were quite satisfied with the intelligence brought by Zhixi's father, after listening, they also returned to their initial reserve and arrogance.

Director Peng picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then said slowly, "Old Miao, thank you for bringing us this information. We owe you a favor."

Hearing Director Peng's words, Zhixi's father, seemingly simple and honest, smiled and said with rosy cheeks, "Well, I'll make use of that favor right now."

Having said that, he took two brochures out of a bag he was holding and handed one to each commissioner, then introduced, "This is a new kind of flower that we've just cultivated in Miaohua City. It's brightly colored and beautiful, and its fragrance also has a calming effect."

"I think it's perfect for the offices of various departments. It's pleasing to the eye and can also increase the efficiency of the staff, so... what do you think, commissioners...?"

Seeing Zhixi's father's shameless sales tactics for the sake of money, Director Peng and Commissioner Liu felt awkward for a moment.

But since they had already voiced that they "owed a favor," they couldn't refuse and inevitably each department ended up purchasing a year's supply of fresh flowers.

Fortunately, while the flowers were not cheap, it was a small amount for each department, and they did not mind the expense. However, the pleasant mood they had after receiving the intelligence was now gone, and their faces turned even colder toward Zhixi's father.

Zhixi's father keenly sensed that he had once again become unwelcome, so he tactfully thanked the two commissioners and then left the meeting room.

After he left, the two commissioners shook their heads as they looked at Zhixi's father's departing figure.

One of them remarked,

"Old Miao's vision... is really too small. He used our favor for such a small amount of money."

"Yes. That's why they say poverty limits one's aspirations. Their Miaohua City can't develop, and he will never be able to stand tall."

Meanwhile, outside the door, Zhixi's father, mentally calculating the money he had made from these deals, couldn't help but show a smile on his aged face,

"The educational and nutritional expenses for the kids in the clan for one year are covered."

"Work a little harder. Opportunities like this don't come along often."

Thinking this way, he stepped out again towards the resting rooms of the other commissioners...

And so, before the meeting started, this somewhat aged figure visited the resting rooms of various commissioners, and after completing eight or nine orders, the committee members also gained a decent understanding of Fang Ze.

Domineering, disregard for rules, ruthless, profound background, powerful strength...

This piqued their curiosity about the new commissioner even more.

Soon, it was time for the meeting.

With ten minutes to go before the meeting, the commissioners arrived one after another at the most luxurious meeting room in the Governing Hall and took their seats according to their rankings.

Jiang Cheng, the First Commissioner, took the lead position.

Commissioner Wang followed, sitting to his lower left.

The other two full-time commissioners were seated to the left and right, respectively, while representatives from several other departments were arrayed behind these four main commissioners.

Since the Security Bureau was the foremost among the eight departments, its seating was also at the forefront, opposite the last of the full-time commissioners.

This left a conspicuously empty seat when Fang Ze was absent.

Once all the commissioners had sat down, Jiang Cheng's gaze swept over Fang Ze's seat, and he said with a smile, "It seems that our new commissioner doesn't have a very good sense of time."