"Shen Lang, what is this attitude? Is this how you speak to me?"
Seeing that the subordinate of her subordinate had thrown a moral uppercut at him, Zhao Huashan was stunned for a moment before erupting in anger and saying.
"Deputy Alliance Leader Zhao, don't be angry. Anger is bad for your health."
Shen Lang said with a smile, "My attitude is very clear. Zhao Shengtian is colluding with the Killing Dao Association. We have sufficient evidence to prove that the Paradise Island biochemical laboratory was established by Zhao Shengtian in collusion with the Killing Dao Association. His crimes are unforgivable, and we will definitely deal with him."
"Of course, if Deputy Alliance Leader Zhao feels that the innocent victims of the Paradise Island biochemical laboratory do not need justice, then with just one word from you, I will let him go immediately, and I will not say a word of objection."
Seeing Shen Lang's flippant demeanor and how he had cornered him morally, Zhao Huashan's face turned grim with anger. He said, "It seems I've been too busy these past few years and have neglected management. You, a mere Director of the Criminal Investigation Department, dare to speak to me like this, without any respect for seniority, acting utterly presumptuously."
"So be it. It seems the Nanling Military Guard Department needs a thorough reorganization. I announce that you are fired. You don't need to follow Zhao Shengtian's case anymore. I will assign someone else to handle it."
Zhao Huashan slammed heavily on the table and shouted, "Now, you can pack your things and leave."
"Deputy Alliance Leader Zhao, you really are Zhao Shengtian's uncle. You're covering for him so openly, without any pretense."
Seeing Zhao Huashan's bluntness, Shen Lang smiled and said, "You want to fire me? I'm afraid that's not something you can decide with just your word."
"To fire a Military Guard, an application needs to be submitted by the Head of the Military Guard Department to the supervising Deputy Alliance Leader, which is you. After you approve it, it's sent to the Alliance Leader, and only then can they be fired if the Alliance Leader agrees."
Shen Lang spread his hands, fearless, and said, "This entire process will take at least a week, even at the fastest. But don't worry, before I get fired, I will make sure Zhao Huashan is condemned. Even if anyone else handles this case, they won't be able to overturn it."
"Bang—"
As Shen Lang finished speaking, he strode to Zhao Huashan and slammed his palm heavily on the solid wood desk in front of Zhao Huashan. The thick desk instantly splintered into pieces from his blow.
Zhao Huashan was stunned by Shen Lang's audacity and remained speechless for a long time.
"Shen Lang, how dare you! This is Deputy Alliance Leader Zhao, how can you treat him like this?"
Song Shadao, watching from the side, feigned anger and said, "Apologize quickly."
"I'm sorry, I cannot apologize."
Shen Lang shouted at the top of his lungs, "Our Deputy Alliance Leader Zhao is so noble! His nephew is a human, but is another person's daughter not? His nephew's engagement ceremony was disrupted for an investigation, and he was furious. But another person's daughter was persecuted to death, and he pretended not to know, remaining indifferent."
"You want to fire me? Fine. But before I'm fired, I will definitely send Zhao Shengtian to the gallows."
"The barefoot aren't afraid of the shod. I have nothing to fear. Let's see who can do anything to me!"
"Damn it—"
After uttering his final curse, Shen Lang picked up a teacup from the coffee table in front of Song Shadao, then picked up the teapot, poured a full cup of tea, and downed it in one gulp. He then poured another cup and finished it in one go.
After drinking, Shen Lang waved his hand and threw the teacup onto the ground.
"Presumptuous, Shen Lang! You are completely lawless! Do you still have any regard for me, your Deputy Alliance Leader?"
Seeing that Shen Lang was giving him no face at all and was publicly humiliating him, Zhao Huashan was furious. "Who gave you the courage?"
"It is heaven's will, justice, and the innocent victims who gave me the courage."
Shen Lang met Zhao Huashan's gaze directly, but showed no fear, saying, "Deputy Alliance Leader Zhao, let's end our conversation here. If there's nothing else, I'll go back to work. I'll be waiting for the notification of my dismissal."
With that, Shen Lang slammed the door and left.
"Song Shadao, is this your subordinate? He's arrogant and utterly disrespectful!"
After Shen Lang left, Zhao Huashan was seething with anger. He looked at Song Shadao and said indignantly, "Write the application to dismiss this brat now. I'll approve it and send it to the Alliance Leader immediately. I want this kid out of the Military Guard as soon as possible!"
When had Zhao Huashan ever been talked back to like this? Moreover, his desk had been shattered. It felt like countless slaps to Zhao Huashan's face, making him feel like killing someone.
Song Shadao was Zhao Huashan's subordinate, and Zhao Huashan was confident that with a single word from him, Song Shadao would submit the request.
However, to Zhao Huashan's surprise, after hearing his words, Song Shadao not only made no move but instead lazily leaned back on the sofa and said with a smile, "Deputy Alliance Leader, calm down. Don't bother with this kid. If you do, you'll be angered to death eventually."
"Shen Lang is like this, arrogant and unruly, looking down on everyone. Sometimes, he doesn't even give me face. But, I have to admit, this kid is indeed outstanding. Before he joined the Military Guard Department, he helped us create countless miracles. And after joining, it's even more so. Just him leading the team to capture the Asian drug king He Yaodong has given him more prestige within the Military Guard Department than I have."
Song Shadao smiled and said, "To fire him, there needs to be a valid reason. Otherwise, not only will I, the director, be criticized by my subordinates, but you might also suffer consequences."
"Talking back to a superior, being arrogant, are these not reasons?"
Zhao Huashan, unaware of the relationship between Song Shadao and Shen Lang, asked with a grim expression.
"Of course not. At most, it's just that he doesn't know how to communicate with his superiors, and there's a communication gap between both parties. If we use this reason to fire Shen Lang, he himself won't accept it, and the people below will definitely not be convinced."
Song Shadao smiled slightly and said, "Why don't you… think again?"
"Song Shadao, stop wasting my time. I have only one thing to say: this kid must be fired. You figure out the reason, write the report, and I'll sign off on it."
Zhao Huashan said resentfully, "If you don't do it, then our friendship ends here."
"It's not that I won't do it, it's that I can't."
Song Shadao said with a smile, "Firstly, I honestly can't think of any reason to fire Shen Lang. Secondly, I don't have the authority to fire Shen Lang."
"No, to be precise, not only do I, as the director, not have the qualification to fire Shen Lang, but even you, as the Deputy Alliance Leader, do not have this authority."
"What did you say?"
Hearing Song Shadao's words, Zhao Huashan looked incredulous and said, "Song Shadao, are you lying to me?"