Zhang

Biodata

Personality

Zhang Shaofeng presents himself as an impartial officer performing official duties. When Chen Yan attempts to identify himself through his father and then his own position, Zhang dismisses it as an attempt to use connections and insists that status will not affect his investigation. 192

He is impatient with what he considers evasive behavior. Chen Yan’s questions frustrate him quickly, leading Zhang to threaten an obstruction-of-justice charge before Chen Yan reveals his Alliance Military Department authority. 192

Relationships

• Chen Yan — Investigates him and initially refuses to recognize his authority; Chen Yan identifies himself as the leader of the New Rift Special Operations Team and an S-Class Rift permanent-exploration permit holder. 192
• Chen Kefa — Succeeds him as captain of the Jiang City Special Investigation Team. 190

Story Role / Major Arcs

Succession in the Jiang City Special Investigation Team

After Chen Kefa’s return to Jiang City, Chairman Liu explains that the Special Investigation Team Chen Kefa formerly led has been more than half replaced, with Zhang serving as its new captain. 190

Investigation of Chen Yan

Zhang Shaofeng confronts Chen Yan during an official investigation. He rejects Chen Yan’s attempts to establish his identity, declaring that he will not be influenced by personal connections and threatening legal consequences for noncooperation. 192

Chen Yan then reveals his direct Military Department role and S-Class Rift exploration authorization, abruptly changing the context of Zhang’s investigation. 192