Fang Ze watched as the old Commissioner left, feeling the weight on his shoulders grow heavier.
Seeing the scene of the old and new leaders transitioning, Lan Bing's eyes also showed a slight fluctuation. Her normally icy face rarely displayed a melancholic expression. She softly said to Fang Ze, "I'll go see him off. You continue with the transition."
Saying that, she left the office, taking Qing with her.
After the three left, only the internal members of the Judicial Department remained in the office. Hence, whether they were veterans like Wen Long and Wu Hu or rookies like Nan Yi and Little You, all eyes turned to Fang Ze, waiting for his orders.
After a moment, realizing everyone's eyes were on him, Fang Ze collected his thoughts. He glanced at Wen Long and Wu Hu, recalling the details Shi Tai had introduced about them earlier.
These two were Shi Tai's right-hand men, nurtured over the past decade:
Wen Long possesses the mind power to solve cases, being thorough in his thinking and exceptionally quick-witted. He mainly oversees coordinating and managing all administrative work within the Judicial Department, and he personally leads teams in special cases.
Wu Hu, on the other hand, is highly capable and is the only master at the Yang Transformation stage within the Judicial Department. He mainly handles capturing criminals, rescuing hostages, and protecting witnesses.
Among his seven abilities, he has two for defense, two for protection, and two for strong offense, making him extremely effective in handling severe cases.
After recalling their profiles, Fang Ze's eyes slightly gleamed, and he tested the waters by saying, "Commissioners, I've just arrived at the Judicial Department and am not very familiar with its operations. What suggestions do you have for our upcoming work?"
Upon hearing Fang Ze's words, the two exchanged a glance. After a moment, Wen Long smiled warmly and said, "Chief, we have no specific suggestions. We will follow your lead in everything."
Wu Hu nodded beside him.
Seeing their attitude, Fang Ze understood: it seems Shi Tai had paved the way perfectly before leaving. Even these two deputy Commissioners, whose positions he "seized," were being very amicable, so other department leaders must also have been properly prepared. This way, his takeover of the Judicial Department would be smooth and simple.
Thinking of this, Fang Ze, being someone who reciprocates kindness, knew what Shi Tai's intentions were. They were twofold: hoping the Judicial Department, where he'd worked for decades, would continue operating smoothly, and hoping his nurtured subordinates would be treated kindly. Fang Ze decided to fulfill these wishes.
With these thoughts, Fang Ze smiled and said, "The old Commissioner has diligently worked in the Judicial Department for decades, ensuring its operations have always been outstanding. As a newcomer, I cannot possibly know the department better than the old Commissioner."
"So, in that case, let's follow the example of the ancients. You continue to work as you did before. For the next six months, all rules and personnel will remain unchanged."
"After six months, I will reassess based on the situation and decide if any changes are necessary."
Hearing Fang Ze's words, Wen Long and Wu Hu exchanged glances again and then nodded simultaneously.
Subsequently, at Fang Ze's instruction, Wen Long and Wu Hu conveyed Fang Ze's orders to the various departments within the Judicial Department. Initially worried that the new Commissioner might make drastic changes, the department heads and Commissioners were reassured.
Fang Ze took this opportunity to tour the departments with Nan Yi and Little You once again. Perhaps due to Fang Ze's effective measures to reassure everyone, this time, even without Shi Tai's company, the Commissioners of the departments greeted Fang Ze warmly, smiling and speaking respectfully.
After making the rounds, Fang Ze returned to the office and assigned his few personnel to different departments. Little You and Nan Yi became Fang Ze's secretaries, while Little Fatty and others were sent to various departments to learn and understand the situation.
As for Black Shadow, under Lan Bing's direction, he was nominally placed in the Special Operations Division but actually remained hidden by Fang Ze's side.
Thus, Fang Ze's assumed difficult onboarding surprisingly went exceptionally smoothly. There were no dramatic clashes, no ostentatious displays, no face-slapping incidents, nor were there any sycophantic attempts to curry favor or deliberately troublesome individuals. The entire Judicial Department reflected the State Security Bureau: steady, reserved, and professional.
Although Fang Ze's role as department head appeared significant, it was the least important cog in this enormous machine. After all, once such a huge machine starts operating, as long as no changes are made, even putting a dog in the Commissioner's office wouldn't affect the department's operation.
Such efficiency and professionalism allowed Fang Ze to enjoy some leisure. For the entire day, he disregarded other departmental matters and focused solely on the case he had: Dahei Jialuo.
Fang Ze's harmonious relationship with the Judicial Department surprised those within the State Security Bureau who were watching.
They hadn't expected such a strong department, united in its approach, to become "softened steel" upon encountering Fang Ze, showing no discontent toward an air-dropped Commissioner. Meanwhile, Fang Ze, known for his relentless pursuits, surprisingly didn't arrest anyone upon arriving at the Judicial Department and even adhered to the current systems without changes.
This left the spectators with nothing exciting to witness.
Nonetheless, Fang Ze's onboarding was but a minor event in the long timeline of the State Security Bureau. Thus, after a moment of disappointment, the professional Commissioners resumed their busy work.
Time quietly passed in this harmonious atmosphere, and soon, a day went by.
At the end of the day, Fang Ze packed his belongings, taking a few files and dossiers related to Dahei Jialuo for review at home.
Just as he finished tidying up, ready to leave the office, his phone suddenly buzzed.
Fang Ze paused for a moment, picked up his phone, and saw that Hei Yu was calling.
Looking at the time, it was 5 PM. Fang Ze knew something must have happened; otherwise Hei Yu wouldn't call at this hour.
Thinking this, Fang Ze collected his thoughts and answered the call.
As expected, once connected, Hei Yu's soft voice came through the receiver, "Young Master, there's a situation at home."
"Just now, several stewards visited and delivered a joint invitation. They said some noble families from other states have arrived in Xida State and wish to meet with you regarding an important matter."
Upon hearing Hei Yu's words, Fang Ze's brows furrowed slightly, "Nobles from other states? An important matter? Did they mention what it is?"
There's a minor incident at home today, so the update is short. Normal updates will resume tomorrow.