Chapter 1100: Chapter 1071: Visitors (2)
Xiao Lin walked to the window. Behind the study was a garden, with signs of recent renovation at the top. Although the color was very close to the original tone, and the aging technique was quite convincing, a little imperfection was still noticeable.
In the back garden, Murphy was wandering around with two hunting dogs. "I should have brought my big guy over, so it would have a playmate. I don’t know which one is more like a devil, the Mongolian Wolf or the Tosa Fighting Dog!"
"I would love to see your big guy too!" Xiao Lin’s words reminded Nicholas of the deep claw marks on Adam’s back.
Director Meisai, with his keen sense of smell, detected the tension between the two, which seemed to be at odds with the rumored peace agreement that was supposed to last three months.
"Mr. Nicholas, the reason for our visit is to inquire about Casabell Jenvies. Yesterday we received numerous reports of attacks on his businesses by criminals, and based on our investigation, this is connected to him. Furthermore, Jessica Jenvies’s body, along with four others, was found in his office building, so we..."
"Meisai, you’ve come to the wrong person!" Nicholas rudely interrupted Meisai. "Just a few minutes ago, Casabell left from here. If you go now, you can still catch up. If you wish to know his situation, you can ask him directly."
Meisai glanced at Xiao Lin, who raised an eyebrow. "Then if it’s an inquiry about drugs, wouldn’t that concern you?" Xiao Lin placed a hand on Meisai’s shoulder. "Jessica’s death doesn’t seem so simple, and the murderer was unexpectedly killed on the spot—a puzzling incident. Doesn’t the Godfather have any suspicions to ask about? Why was the murderer killed on site, and who was the man Jessica was involved with before her death? Where is this man now?"
Nicholas looked at Xiao Lin with hostility, a rare cold glint passing through his blue eyes. Xiao Lin met his gaze, fearless and unyielding. "I know the current Godfather is a person who doesn’t favor using force; your mind is your best weapon. You’re known for your low profile and excellent discipline among your subordinates, for which Director Meisai commends you greatly. But judging by recent events, some people seem to want to challenge you. Can you remain calm and steady?"
"Enough with the roundabout talk; what exactly do you want?" Nicholas saw the seriousness in Xiao Lin’s eyes, a readiness to act.
"Mr. Su, the drug lord from the Golden Triangle!"
The surprised one was not Nicholas, but Director Meisai sitting next to him. His astonished expression quickly turned to one of slight embarrassment, and he covered half his face with his right hand. "According to our intelligence, last night was the time for Mr. Su’s deal with Casabell, yet several shooting incidents occurred. The final location was changed to the Casabo Office Building where the unbelievable incident happened. Hence, the police suspect that the person who killed the perpetrator might very well be Mr. Su. Of course, we’ve traced the masterminds behind this through the identities of those deceased. If Mr. Nicholas has any information about Mr. Su, we hope you’ll notify us promptly."
"Okay!"
Murphy entered from outside with two Tosa Fighting Dogs. The two fierce dogs, which barked previously, suddenly fell silent when they saw Xiao Lin. Their mouths drooled with shiny saliva, and as they lifted their heads to bark loudly, they found themselves tangled in the dark eyes of Xiao Lin. Under his gaze, the two dogs suddenly cowered, retreating behind Murphy.
It wasn’t just Murphy who was surprised; the other two people present were too. When had these two creatures ever shown fear like this? Now they seemed like nothing but pet dogs timidly hiding behind their owner.
Xiao Lin smiled subtly at Nicholas, the corners of his mouth slightly curved up, his eyebrows lowered, definitely wearing a mischievous grin that made Nicholas start to speculate about his intentions.
"Mr. Xiao, why did you bring up the Golden Triangle drug lord just now?" Meisai inquired only after stepping out of 13 Joseph Street.
"Do you really not know, Meisai?" Xiao Lin asked in return.
Not pointing it out doesn’t mean not knowing! This was the way they interacted with each other. Meisai froze for a moment; he was still the police director, and Xiao Lin was still the CIA agent invited to assist with the case. Their identities were just that simple, and neither would reveal the other’s true identity. Their relationship was on such a delicate edge that Meisai couldn’t figure it out. As Xiao Lin himself said, his identity was an open secret, so hiding it or not made no difference. But for Meisai himself, how much did this person actually know?
"Get in the car, Meisai, I’ll drive you back!" Xiao Lin shouted to the absent-minded Meisai from the car. "In three days, Sin City will reopen with a new appearance, and I’ll need your help ensuring security then, Director."
"Isn’t Young Master Xiao’s fiancée Murong Lengyue, the Clan Leader of the Murong Clan? But the owner of Sin City seems to have the surname Xia."
"Did I ever admit Murong Lengyue is my fiancée?" Xiao Lin effortlessly maneuvered the steering wheel, as if being Murong Lengyue’s fiancé carried more weight. He contemplated whether he should find an opportunity to let everyone know Xia Xue is his real fiancée.
Meisai was left a bit awkwardly silent. The car fell into a sudden quiet. "This time, Nicholas definitely won’t sit idly by. Are you aiming to bring down this family syndicate or capture the mastermind?"
"I want both!"
"That’s a bit greedy, which might backfire."
"If I align with Young Master Xiao’s intentions, what benefits do I get?"
"Tang can’t return to the Hong period. At the very least, I want to capture Mu Rongyun. If you stand by my side, you’ll inevitably be against Mu Rongyun, so better stick to your position as Director!"
"That simple?" Meisai asked, surprised.
"Hong is very sticky to you now, and you protect him well! I believe you won’t let Tang get hurt. Even if Mu Rongyun is his master, you’ll still protect this guy, right!"
Conversely, if you can’t protect Tang from Mu Rongyun’s harm, then this person will return the favor tenfold. Meisai suddenly felt a chill, forcefully restraining his urge to shake and keeping silent.
"Meisai! Mu Rongyun will eventually die by my hands. That won’t change." Xiao Lin called to Meisai from behind the police station’s door, leaving these words before driving away. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to vote for it with recommendations or monthly tickets at Qidian (qidian.com); your support is my greatest motivation.)
