The Greatest Opportunity of His Life
"What do you mean, Mr. Ye?"
Ye Tian stood up and fixed Captain Wang with a piercing gaze. He spoke slowly, stressing every word.
"Seize the chance in the chaos and take over the county!"
Hiss~
When Captain Wang heard this, he couldn't help sucking in a sharp breath.
Shock filled his face, and his heart began pounding wildly beyond his control.
"You mean you want me to replace Qi Ping in the county, Mr. Ye?"
Ye Tian held his hands behind his back and looked him straight in the eye.
"That's right!"
"The question is, do you have the guts?"
Captain Wang clenched his fists, his breathing growing rapid.
He had been the captain in Guyang Town for ten years.
Anyone who said he didn't want to climb higher was a fool.
But wanting to was one thing. How could it possibly be that easy?
He was a veteran with neither money nor connections.
He had already been incredibly lucky to become the town's captain.
Taking another step forward would be as hard as climbing to heaven.
Even a great achievement like wiping out the Bai Long Gang would only take him half a step forward at most.
A deputy position on the county team would be as far as he could go.
And he would have to risk Wang Biao's revenge, with death potentially coming at any moment.
Taking over the county in a single leap was simply impossible.
But now, Ye Tian had placed that opportunity right in front of him.
How could he not be tempted?
"Mr. Ye, can this really work?"
Captain Wang raised his head and asked Ye Tian.
Whether from nerves or excitement, his voice carried a slight tremor.
With complete confidence, Ye Tian went straight to the heart of the matter.
"The Public Security Management Team is nothing more than a blade in the hands of each area's administrator."
"As long as it can keep the peace, who cares whether the blade's surname is Qi or Wang?"
"Besides, the county has someone like Wang Biao."
"Do you think the county administrator would be satisfied with Qi Ping as his blade?"
Ye Tian's words jolted Captain Wang, like a splash of divine nectar on his head.
He looked at Ye Tian and said excitedly,
"Mr. Ye, I understand!"
"I'll follow all your arrangements, Mr. Ye!"
The corners of Ye Tian's mouth rose slightly, and he finally nodded in satisfaction.
Captain Wang was both capable and courageous.
Most importantly, he had a righteous spirit and wasn't a bad man.
If Ye Tian pushed him into a higher position, he could better protect Ye Tian's family when Ye Tian wasn't around.
That was also a small selfish motive of Ye Tian's.
Ye Tian gave Captain Wang instructions in person, telling him how to proceed.
After hearing him out, Captain Wang could hardly believe Ye Tian was mortal and admired him with his whole being.
After seeing Ye Tian home, he began making preparations, bursting with excitement.
Before, he had been on tenterhooks, burdened by misgivings.
But after hearing Ye Tian's plan, Captain Wang's heart had settled completely back into his belly.
He even began looking forward to it immensely.
He knew that the greatest opportunity of his life, Wang Sen's life, had arrived!
Ye Tian had just returned home when Liu Xinglong called.
His car had been found!
"Mr. Ye, we've located the car. Is there anything you need me to do?"
Liu Xinglong asked for instructions over the phone.
"No need. I'll handle it myself when I get back!"
Ye Tian hung up and remembered that tomorrow was Friday. He turned to ask his mother,
"Mom, is Wenwen coming home tomorrow?"
At the question, Song Qin couldn't help breaking into a happy smile.
"She is!"
"Wenwen's in her final year at County No. 1 High School. Her studies keep her busy, so she boards at school."
"She only comes home once a month."
"Tomorrow happens to be the day she comes back."
"She still doesn't know you're home."
"When she finishes class tomorrow and comes home to see you in the evening, who knows how happy she'll be!"
A warm smile appeared on Ye Tian's face too.
He and Ye Wen had grown up together.
The brother and sister were very close.
Ye Tian was overjoyed that he would get to see his little sister tomorrow evening.
"Mom, I happen to be driving into the county seat on business tomorrow."
"I'll go to the school and pick Wenwen up while I'm there," Ye Tian said.
"That would be wonderful."
"If she took the rural bus, she wouldn't get home until eight at night," Song Qin said happily.
Early the next morning, Ye Tian received a call from Captain Wang.
Captain Wang sounded noticeably excited over the phone.
"Mr. Ye, everything is ready."
"Please give the order."
When Ye Tian heard this, a cold light flashed in his eyes, and he gave the command with authority.
"Move out!"
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