Chapter 224: Hu Cheng’s Apology
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Wang ng stopped choking Xu Lan and imdiately sent him on his way.
“Sergeant Xu, when are you free? The mbers of team two would like to have a reunion with you. We haven’t heard from you for over a month now, you didn’t even send us a letter...”
The young n felt that they were abandoned by Xu Lan. They had seen first hand how Lao Chen handled things and could understand the reason behind Xu Lan’s departure.
“Yeah, we should have a reunion. I’ll decide on the venue and let all of you know,” Xu Lan nodded before continuing, “what does the chief need from ?”
“He didn’t say. I was told to bring you to him,” Wang Hao replied.
Both of them made their way to the office. Wang Hao reminded Xu Lan about the reunion before leaving him by the door.
‘Knock, knock...’
“Co in.”
Xu Lan pushed open the door and was choked by the smoky scent. Hu Cheng was smoking from his tobacco pipe while reading through the files. After noticing Xu Lan’s discomfort, he opened the windows hurriedly. Hu Cheng smiled at Xu Lan with his yellow teeth.
“You’re here! Have a seat. Would you like so water?” It was a rhetorical question, as Hu Cheng had already passed Xu Lan a glass of water.
“Chief, I heard that you wanted to talk?”
“Uh huh. It’s no big deal actually.” Hu Cheng smiled.
“Heh, if there isn’t anything, I’ll make a move now. Bai Wu is waiting for at ho,” Xu Lan said, emphasizing on Bai Wu’s na his reply. He stood up and was about to leave.
“Xu Lan!” Hu Cheng halted Xu Lan after seeing that Xu Lan was leaving for real. “Xu Lan, I’m sorry for making such a decision back then.”
Xu Lan looked at Hu Cheng with a crooked smile on his face.
“Uh, everyone has sothing that they want to protect. I can understand where you’re coming from.” Being able to understand why Hu Cheng did what he did and being angry at him for what he did were two different things altogether. Xu Lan felt it was unnecessary to forgive soone who betrayed him.
“That has been bothering and I haven’t been eating or sleeping well because of it. When Qin Lao brought up the offer, I...” Unsure of how to express his guilt, Hu Cheng paused montarily.
“Are you thirsty? Would you like to have so water?” Xu Lan offered the warm water to Hu Cheng.
“...”
“Lao Hu, have you ever forgiven those who hard Hu Hai?” Xu Lan queried.
“Both of you just can’t forgive , can you?” Hu Cheng looked at Xu Lan, unsure of what to say. The office was saturated with the air of his sha and regret.
“Sotis I’m quite easygoing, sotis I’m not. When Bai Wu is involved, it’s always the latter. I can understand where you’re coming from, Lao Hu, I really do. However, being able to understand you is as far as it gets.” Xu Lan smiled in a polite and distant manner.
“They’ve been talking about you all these years. Honestly, I don’t think I did anything wrong. If you were in my position, I’m sure you would’ve done the sa. Unfortunately, Sun Fei did not forgive and soon, even Teacher Wang found out about it.” Hu Cheng lowered his head and explained miserably.
“Uh huh, you’re right. Hence, there’s no point for you to bother yourself about it. I heard about Li Xiu’s escape, mind telling what’s that about? He should’ve been sentenced to death back then! Heck!” The mont Xu Lan ntioned Li Xiu, he felt a shiver down his spine. The perfect suspect!
“Uhm, Li Xiu was rescued by an unknown creature. The creature was seen on the surveillance footage when it tried to break into the prison cell. After that, the surveillance footage remained in a blank and blurry state. When it finally resud its normal operation, Li Xiu already went missing,” Hu Cheng replied, putting so thought into it.
“No clue at all?” Xu Lan pursued further.
“After Li Xiu left, the surveillance footage showed a black tail. It looked exactly the sa as Bai Wu’s,” Hu Cheng said.
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