Towering Trees Don't Grow in Greenhouses

"Who assigned these groups? Why am I not on the list?" Bai Ye asked calmly.

Director Tan beamed. "I assigned them. I specifically crossed you and your squad off the list. Satellite Cities are engulfed in war right now. With your distinguished status, how could I let you put yourself in danger so easily?

Rest assured, Captain Bai, I've arranged everything. Starting today, you'll be in charge of Bright Street in Dawn City's western district. That's a famous commercial street."

He might as well have said outright that it was a lucrative post.

The members of Bai Ye's squad all looked delighted, except for Chen Enze, who had remained silent.

Sure enough, following Captain Bai meant a promising future! They would not have to go to the dangerous Satellite Cities, and there was money to be made!

They were even more grateful that they had been quick to beat up Li Hu back then and had not let anyone else get ahead of them. Otherwise, they would probably have had to go to the Satellite Cities as cannon fodder like everyone else.

Even Li Hu, who had always hated Bai Ye, smiled. He suddenly felt that enduring humiliation like this was not so bad.

Everyone was happy, but Bai Ye alone sneered inwardly.

Well, well, Old Tan! You looked like no good person to begin with. You certainly haven't disappointed me!

He had suspected that the Investigation Bureau had people planted by the chairman. Hadn't the fox's tail just been exposed?

"Old Tan, I don't think you want to keep your position as director anymore."

Director Tan, who had been waiting for praise, froze. He asked nervously, "What do you mean by that, Captain Bai? Are you dissatisfied with Bright Street? If so, we can change it. You may choose