When the Possessive Omega Fell for Me - Chapter 16

Although she was a security officer, Yi Jing’s rank was not high enough in this place filled with high-ranking officials and wealthy merchants. Her car could not be driven directly to the front of the banquet hall, but could only be parked in the parking lot on the side of the hall.

Yi Jing didn’t have much feeling about this kind of thing.

It had always been common, no matter where she went. She had never seen an exception.

Besides, her main purpose today was actually to observe the environment.

Only by understanding the current situation could she truly formulate a suitable plan.

Judging by the deeply rooted appearance of the Yi family, they must have connections with the bureaucrats of Jing’an City. She had to be cautious. At the very least, she needed to gather some bargaining chips for negotiations first.

Using herself as a threat was certainly effective, but it couldn’t be used every time. She had to establish a firm foothold in this world.

Yi Jing tapped on the information about this banquet that her aunt had specially sent, while her mind was still recalling the appearances of those guests.

Almost all the high-level officials of Jing’an City would attend this banquet, including the three candidates for the upcoming election. It was an opportunity that couldn’t be missed.

Yi Jing thought quietly, her gaze unconsciously sweeping outside the window. She noticed that while her driver was parking, several more cars had appeared in the parking spaces beside her.

In a place like this, even parking spaces were arranged according to rank, without error. Yi Jing glanced and roughly judged that these newcomers were all of the same rank as herself.

There were only a few officials in Jing’an City of the same rank as her. Yi Jing went through them in her mind and figured out who they were.

However, even though they were colleagues, Yi Jing still had no intention of socializing or making connections.

Firstly, given her personality and understanding, she probably wouldn’t be able to integrate into this world’s officialdom and would only think they were all crazy. Secondly, the nature of a security officer’s job was clear – other officials handled affairs, while security officers handled officials. Surely no one with any sense would want to try to get close to her.

“Security Officer Yi? Oh my, it is Security Officer Yi!”

Just as Yi Jing thought her experience at this banquet would be quite peaceful, she was approached by someone as soon as she got out of the car.

Yi Jing was stunned for a moment. She turned around to see a middle-aged man behind her, about half a head shorter than herself.

The man’s appearance was somewhat complex to look at. The formal court uniform on his body looked like a paper tube, loose where it should be tight, and stretched where it should have room by his impressively large belly. It looked awkward from every angle.

But that face,
“Is it President Chen?” Yi Jing turned and extended her hand indifferently to the middle-aged man.

Under the judicial system were two courts and one prison, including her Supervisory Court, this man’s court, and the maximum security prison managed by Warden Hubert Darren.

In Jing’an City’s judicial system, apart from Supervisory Court Chief Drake, the three of them were of equal rank.

“Yes, it’s me,” Chen Feng shook Yi Jing’s hand up and down, his face bearing the smooth smile typical of certain politicians. He opened with silky compliments, “I’ve long heard that an elite who returned from advanced studies at the direct judicial system academy would take over the position of security officer for the thirteenth district. Now that I see you in person, you truly are a talented youth.”

“You flatter me,” Yi Jing’s face showed a thin smile, and she quickly withdrew her hand. “I’m still young, and I need guidance from all the seniors in my work.”

Fortunately, Chen Feng’s paw was dry. Yi Jing made polite small talk while absentmindedly rubbing her fingertips behind her back. Otherwise, she would have had to wash her hands immediately.

“Oh, I’ve long admired Finance Minister Song’s demeanor and learned from her work attitude early on. So seeing you now feels especially cordial. I can’t really offer any advice,” Chen Feng said with a smile, gesturing towards the banquet hall in a very approachable manner. He suggested they walk towards the hall together, chatting as they went, “This must be your first time at the ceremonial banquet hall, right? Perfect, I can introduce you around.”

Minister Song?

Song Qing?

Auntie’s lover?

Yi Jing’s eyelids lowered slightly as her thoughts quickly sorted out the relationships involved.

Since she was raised by her aunt, that certainly meant she grew up around Song Qing as well. Her smooth path to becoming a security officer undoubtedly owed much to the influence of her aunt and aunt-in-law.

Looking at it this way, the Yi family and the local finance department under Song Qing were likely in a cooperative relationship, with her and her aunt serving as the connecting link. As for the person beside her.

Yi Jing glanced briefly at Chen Feng, who was a bit shorter than her, thinking that this one was probably from her aunt-in-law’s faction. She wasn’t sure if he was sent by old man Yi to look after her or by her aunt-in-law to help out.

“This way.” Chen Feng enthusiastically guided Yi Jing into the hall. The ceremonial banquet hall looked grand and imposing with its high ceilings and deep corridors. Yi Jing encountered several superiors along the way.

If it weren’t for the experienced old hand Chen beside her, she might have easily made some mistakes.

“Originally, our two courts and one prison wouldn’t get involved in these matters. Even during election periods, maintaining order is the job of our colleagues in the security system. You and I only need to go through the motions and deal with the procedures. But this time is different – our judicial system has put forward an election candidate, so it’s much more serious than in previous years.”

Chen Feng stood with Yi Jing at the edge of the crowd like a true official scene veteran, looking towards the center of the hall.

Candidate?

Yi Jing narrowed her eyes slightly, looking towards the few people in the very center of the crowd.

The former mayor was already a very old man, looking like he was about to retire gloriously. His whole person seemed jubilant as he chatted with several wealthy businessmen at the front of the lecture platform in the hall.

The two people behind him clearly had a different aura from the others.

One of them appeared taciturn and had a cold presence. He was a tall, thin middle-aged man who seemed to constantly frown and maintain a stern expression. There was a deep crease between his brows, and the flesh of his cheeks had sagged somewhat. Overall, he looked difficult to get along with.

The other was a very well-maintained woman who looked radiant. Her smile was very proper, and she exuded a sense of thoroughness and profundity.

“Look, that’s our boss Drake and their political-legal system’s finance bureau chief. That woman is formidable. She’s achieved remarkable results in her three years in office and will likely be a strong rival to our court president. It’s possible that our judicial system’s rare chance at candidacy will end up just being for show.”

Strong rival?

Yi Jing nodded noncommittally, saying nothing.

That dry-looking, very taciturn middle-aged man was indeed her direct superior, the head of Jing’an City’s judicial system. He had solved many major cases under his command and had personally received several medals of honor for outstanding merit.

As for that lady, Yi Jing’s gaze turned to the finance bureau chief. Looking across the crowd, their eyes happened to meet. The other party didn’t seem surprised for even a second, quickly responding with a gentle and polite smile.

Yi Jing was taken aback for a moment, then quickly nodded to her.

That was Maxila, the very young finance bureau chief of Jing’an City. She was said to be very adept at social maneuvering, having smoothed relations throughout the political-legal system. She was ambitious and capable, but in the information provided by her aunt, the section on Maxila was unusually brief, unlike her aunt’s usual style.

Could there be some other explanation for this?

Yi Jing gazed at Maxila from afar, feeling that this matter might not be so simple.

“What, do you also favor Maxila?” Chen Feng noticed her gaze lingering on Maxila and asked casually.

Yi Jing sighed inwardly, looking again at the atmosphere in the venue. She still felt that the politicians in this world were somewhat lax in their conduct, almost on par with a certain beacon country in the real world.

However, when she spoke, her tone was still indifferent, appearing inscrutable: “It’s hard to say. I’ve only been responsible for security issues, I haven’t studied the voting.”

“Oh, that,” Chen Feng heard this and spoke jokingly, “If you want votes, you’d be better off letting that sharp-penned great journalist write a couple of articles. After all, audiences on any platform are particularly willing to buy into Yu Miao’s reports, so no matter who she writes about.”

“Who?”

Chen Feng’s words were interrupted by Yi Jing before he could finish. Her face, which had been expressionless until now, finally showed some change.

“Yu Miao,” Chen Feng’s expression looked a bit confused, then shocked, “You don’t know her? She’s that top journalist who just left the Rizhong Group, slapping several of their executives in the face on her way out.

Her reports have always been sharp and incisive, very popular among the public and some colleagues in the political-legal system. If she’s willing to speak for someone, it would definitely help them gain a big advantage.”

“Ah, Yu Miao, I know her!”
Yi Jing was speechless for a moment, her lips moving silently before she lowered her eyes and softly responded, “Yes, I know her. I’ve met her before.”

“What? You know Yu Miao?” Chen Feng was clearly surprised and leaned in to say in a lowered voice, “Then you’re quite lucky. If she’s willing to vouch for your reputation as an official, your future would be secure. You’d have limitless prospects.”

Yi Jing let out a soft breath, ignoring Chen Feng’s chatter.

She didn’t particularly want to know if she had limitless prospects. At this moment, she was impressed by Yu Miao’s achievements.

So Yu Miao was this outstanding before being imprisoned and tortured by those people from the Yi family. She would definitely protect Yu Miao well.

Hmm, together with her lover.

Although her lover didn’t know about this yet.

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