At noon, news that Dong Xuebin had been appointed Special Investigation Team Leader for the website hacker case quickly spread. Everyone in the county bureau who heard about it found it unbelievable. That case was a pit of fire—people were scrambling to avoid it, so why was Director Dong, who had nothing to do with it, rushing headlong into it? Who could be that foolish? But when they saw the furious look on Director Dong's face, they understood. It seemed he had not volunteered either. Executive Deputy Director Hu Yiguo had probably pulled some trick to shove Director Dong into the position. With less than a day left before the deadline set by the County Leaders, all the responsibility now fell on Director Dong.
Back in his office, Dong Xuebin slammed the documents in his hand onto the desk. Damn it, being too nice really did make people walk all over him! There was only one day left—how could he possibly solve the case!?
Knock, knock. Someone knocked and came in. "Director Dong."
The visitor was a man around thirty. Dong Xuebin had seen him at the Director's Office Meeting. His name was Qin Yong, a deputy director temporarily assigned from the Provincial Public Security Bureau. Aside from Dong Xuebin, he was the youngest deputy director in the county bureau. He looked sharp and energetic.
Dong Xuebin restrained his angry expression. "Director Qin, have a seat. What can I do for you?"
Qin Yong handed him a cigarette. "...I just came to talk. Hu arranged for you to become Special Investigation Team Leader, didn't he?"
Dong Xuebin lit the cigarette and took a drag, then laughed coldly. "Who else could it have been besides Director Hu? Director Hu really is selfless, putting such an important burden on me. He has