Struggle was evident in Qin Xiao’s eyes, and Li Ming became alert, watching his movements closely since he was a D-level life form after all.
But in the end, Qin Xiao did nothing, his somewhat withered hands each landing on the two metal blocks.
Accompanied by the sound of click-clack, mechanical structures spread out, climbing up his palms, onto his arms, and eventually forming an integration on his back.
Qin Xiao let out a low moan from his throat, stumbled, nearly falling to the ground, beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and he looked much weaker than before.
Qin Xiao was pushed aside, and she turned around, saying in a deep voice, "Everyone, there’s no need to worry. From now on, I will temporarily take over Qin Xiao’s position as minister."
"Also, Yang Peng’s reporting of the issue has been meritorious, and he is exceptionally promoted to chief of internal affairs," she added.
Yang Peng was startled. He had become the chief... just like that? It seemed a little too easy.
"Secretary-General, my colleagues..." Li Ming spoke up.
"Don’t worry," Fan Xiaosu said with a slight smile, her attitude warm, "Everything that Qin Xiao has done remains to be investigated, especially recent events."
"Besides, Sandra has also approached me, proving their innocence."
The crowd had a strange look on their faces, their gazes lingering on Fan Xiaosu and Li Ming, feeling that the secretary-general’s attitude toward Li Ming was a bit odd.
"Damn, that’s awesome..." Old Yao, standing at the edge, secretly gave a thumbs up.
Yang Peng narrowed his eyes, sensing a different smell in the air.
"Furthermore, things are not over yet. If the information in here is true, you’ll all be busy," Fan Xiaosu said, holding the USB drive that Qin Xiao had brought out.
With a "Heh," Qin Xiao’s cheek twitched, his efforts were in vain!
Fan Xiaosu’s actions were far from over, she immediately got in touch with the Sixth Patrol Fleet, asking for assistance with Silver Grey City’s upcoming operations.
Without a doubt, this would be a major purge.
Even when everyone had left, they found it hard to believe. Had Qin Xiao really fallen from grace?
Had the skies of Silver Grey City changed just like that?
"Of course," Old Yao suddenly burst into laughter, attracting attention, "Isn’t it obvious, the secretary-general must have taken a liking to my brother."
Yang Peng’s face went dark as he barked, "Yao Guang!"
"Hey hey, what can I do for you, Boss Yang?" Old Yao came scurrying over.
Now, only Fan Xiaosu and Li Ming remained in Qin Xiao’s office.
The intellectual-looking lady sat where Qin Xiao used to, her delicate and beautiful features accentuated by her voluminous, wavy hair, adding a charm to her otherwise proud demeanor.
"Professor Wu cannot tolerate any wrongdoing. After Yang Peng brought the evidence, I immediately called him, and he told me to act with confidence. He remembers you, knows that you are Yang Peng’s nephew," Fan Xiaosu said seriously, her pretty face filled with earnestness.
"People who are remembered by Wu are few and far between."
It seemed that she didn’t know his specific circumstances, only believing that he had been lucky to be remembered by Professor Wu.
After a brief conversation, he sensed that Fan Xiaosu was hinting for him to leave, so he took the initiative to depart, saying before he went, "Secretary-General, could you open up access to those advanced training rooms for me?"
He originally had access, but Qin Xiao had revoked it.
"No problem," she replied.
As Li Ming left the office, he glanced sideways and noticed that He Yu’s seat was already empty, but he didn’t pay it much mind.
Half an hour later, a transport spacecraft landed on the rooftop of the city defense building, amongst whom being escorted were Wang Zhiheng and others.
"How many times do I have to tell you, Wang, even Chen Songnan said the problem lay with his people, and Sandra could prove it for us."
"This affair has nothing to do with us!"
Wang Zhiheng grumbled all the way, and Chief Wang’s brow was deeply furrowed. At first, he really thought Qin Xiao had received a tip-off, but as he learned the details, he felt that something was amiss.
However, he had no way to intervene, and he couldn’t discuss it further with Wang Zhiheng. Qin Xiao wasn’t just Qin Xiao; he represented the authority of the Blue Star Civilization, and the Sixth Patrol Fleet was still blockading the space lanes beyond Silver Grey Star.
They had no other choice but to follow orders.
"We’ve arrived. First, take them to the detention room, I will go see the minister to get clarification," Chief Wang stood up and said sternly.
As the hatch opened, people were already waiting there.
"Chief Wang," Li Ning approached.
"You?" Chief Wang had some impression of this young man, he seemed to be one of Yang Peng’s men.
"Li Ning, why are you here to receive us? Where’s the family? Where’s Old Yang?" Wang Zhiheng asked upon seeing Li Ning.
"Chief Wang, Yang Ke has just taken over the internal affairs department and is in the midst of reorganizing, so he sent me to explain the situation," Li Ning explained.
"Oh..." Wang Zhiheng first nodded, then, as if he had been electrocuted, he widened his eyes in shock, "What did you say, Yang Ke?"
"Yes," Li Ning said with a grin, "Half an hour ago, Chief Yang was exceptionally promoted by Secretary-General Fan to be the head of the internal affairs department."
"What the heck?" Wang Zhiheng looked envious, jealous, and resentful, "He... he..."
However, Chief Wang sharply picked up on another point, frowning, "He was promoted by Secretary-General Fan?"
"Right." Li Ning continued, "Former Minister Qin Xiao has been temporarily stripped of his position due to seventeen serious charges."
Chief Wang was stunned, standing in place as if struck by lightning. The others looked at each other in disbelief. Had the heavens of the department changed just like that?
"So what about us?" Wang Zhiheng couldn’t wait to ask.
"Of course you’re fine. Chief Yang specifically had me come to notify you," Li Ning answered.
"Ha..." Wang Zhiheng burst into a big grin, his colleagues came forward and began unlocking their shackles.
Curiously, Wang Zhiheng wrapped an arm around Li Ning’s neck, eager to know what exactly had happened.