Chapter 1418 In Modern Day 16
Stole two sedan cars in a row... This is probably a cri syndicate. How can one person drive two cars? I can’t help but mutter inwardly.
This is the cultivation I’ve gone through as a fan of courtroom dramas and detective series, as well as being a loyal reader of cri deduction novels.
Of course, I don’t say it out loud. I believe that people with standard intelligence can co to a similar conclusion.
When the guard on duty calls to confirm my identity, I take out my phone and check the ti.
There’s more than enough ti... I let out a sigh of relief as I unhurriedly circle around the pond in the middle of the courtyard and enter the building facing the main entrance.
After I run through the possible exchange in my mind, I knock on the door of the target’s office three minutes early.
“Please co in.” A llow voice sounds from inside.
“O-Officer Deng...” As soon as I push open the door and enter, I realize that the officer sitting behind the desk is the one who had co to check on my residence permit!
I always imagined that he’s a police officer at the police station, but I never expected him to have an office at the Municipal Public Security Bureau. He even has the room to himself!
“You are?” Officer Deng raises his hand to comb his receding hairline and asks with a puzzled look, “Do we know each other?”
“Last night, you checked on my residence permit and reminded of a mysterious cult. Later, we t again in Lawson. I even reported a woman suspected to be a mber of the cult.” I begin to suspect that the person in front of is Officer Deng’s biological brother, but I still give the details.
Officer Deng is enlightened.
“Zhou-Zhou Mingrui, right?
“I’m face-blind, and I don’t have a good mory. It was night, so I couldn’t see clearly.”
I don’t need you to tell that your mory isn’t good or how you have face-blindness. I can tell... I politely smile.
“Today, I’m representing the Intis Group to take over the previous project.”
“Yes, we agreed to et at four.” Officer Deng points at the chair opposite his desk.
I imdiately approach it and plan on placing the black notebook that I just bought on the table. I will then flip it to the middle—I can’t let Officer Deng notice that I just bought it and have never written on it.
Officer Deng glances at the notebook and frowns slightly.
Following that, he picks up the phone and dials an internal departnt number.
“Hey, the Intis Group is here. Co over for a eting.”
After a simple briefing, he puts down the phone and smiles at .
“This is an international collaboration project. We can’t decide on our own. Yes, the other party’s representative will be here soon.”
“I’m aware of that.” I’ve read the relevant docunts in the morning and know what’s going on.
Of course, even if I’m lazy and didn’t read it, I’ll still have given such an answer. I can’t let the partner I’m working with find out that I’m skiving and not doing my job well.
Not long after I sit down, I hear Officer Deng’s office door open.
I stand up politely and look back. I see an old man in a long black robe.
His hair is white, and the wrinkles at the edge of his eyes and mouth are deeply recessed. His dark red eyes appear slightly turbid.
A red moon pendant hangs on his chest. He looks like a priest from a cathedral.
A foreign priest... I nod with a smile, fully displaying my courtesy.
For so reason, I find this old man a little familiar, just like the first ti I t Officer Deng.
Strange... Recently, I’ve been feeling sad for so inexplicable reason. Is this the after-effect of the Assassin beverage? I silently inhale and control my emotions.
At that mont, Officer Deng introduces, “Old Neil, an Interpol representative, a clergyman.”
“Hello, Mr. Neil.” I quickly greet him.
Old Neil doesn’t speak. He sizes up and chuckles.
“Lad, have you been troubled by ghosts recently?”
...You can tell? I’m shocked. I don’t know if I should admit it or hide it from a stranger.
“Don’t lie. My eyes are very sharp.” Old Neil smiles and points at his eyes.
“A little...” I mutter.
“Haha.” Old Neil imdiately laughs. “You’re still too young. You confessed the mont I called you out. Actually, I’m not that sure. Yes, I’m a priest. I have the ability to expel wraiths and shadows. Do you need my help?”
...Is it okay to discuss such feudal superstitions in front of a police officer? I open my mouth, speechless.
Old Neil walks to Officer Deng’s table and very naturally picks up the coffee can on it.
“Don’t worry. I don’t charge much. If you’re still a believer of the Goddess, I can even do it for free.”
I wasn’t a believer of the Goddess in the past, but I am now! At this mont, my heart is palpitating.
I hesitate for two seconds before sighing.
“But, I’ve already found a helper.”
“Who is it? There aren’t many people with such abilities. Most of them are cheats.” Old Neil skillfully brews his coffee and asks casually.
“...Daly, do you know her?” I ask hesitantly.
“Daly... Ah, then that’s fine.” Old Neil retracts his smile and asks, “Are you the representative of the Intis Group? Let’s begin.”
At the sa ti, Officer Deng shakes his head with a smile, looking helpless.
“You know Madam Daly?” I ask.
Old Neil sighs and points at Officer Deng.
“His fiancée.”
“Oh, oh...” Everyone knows each other! I can’t help but sigh.
This boosts my confidence in Madam Daly.
I stop chatting and begin communicating with Officer Deng and Old Neil about the project, taking note of their requests.
An hour passes.
“Yawn.” Old Neil stretches his back. “It’s finally over. These old bones of mine really can’t withstand the tornt of such etings. I no longer have the energy.”
With that said, he stands up and smiles at and Officer Deng.
“It’s ti for to retire.
“It’s ti for to leave. I’ll go to a faraway village. I’ll grow so flowers, feed the chickens, and play the piano for my wife. I don’t have to worry about things here anymore.”
Officer Deng stands up as well. As he sends Old Neil out, he smiles and says, “Let’s go together.”
As I watch them leave, I suddenly feel speechless.
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