Even though Shen Shikang had already heard the news, he couldn't hide his surprise when he actually saw Chen Ping'an.
With one simple appointment—a promotion from Candidate for Deputy to South City Prison Chief—Chen Ping'an had achieved what took Shen Shikang over twenty years.
Although the position of South City Prison Chief was nominally at the Duty Officer Level, it reported directly to the South Town Garrison Command, making it effectively half a rank higher than a typical Duty Officer post.
So while it looked like Chen Ping'an had been promoted two ranks, it was actually more like two and a half.
The kid he had once viewed as a mere ant was now his equal.
Having not seen each other for a long time, the two exchanged enthusiastic pleasantries.
Their shared history as colleagues from Nanquan Lane added a layer of familiarity to this reunion, making it feel closer.
"Lord Chen, shall I show you around and help you get acquainted?"
Shen Shikang offered proactively.
