"The second matter is also quite important. The Funeral Attendant sent a collaboration invitation regarding the recent frequent cases of internal organ harvesters. They are having a hard ti," Christie said. "If we can contribute to this case, the reporting rights for the Bird Report might be resolved."
The difference between the Night Patrol and the Funeral Attendant is that the Funeral Attendant is entirely under the Earth Mother Goddess Court, whereas the Night Patrol was established and cultivated by Governor Luthor himself, and is quite skilled in gathering intelligence and handling cases. After arriving in Hedan, they've been low-key but are still doing their work.
"There have been quite a lot recently. I feel the murderer is either out of their mind or soone is taking advantage of the chaos."
"I'm afraid there is more than one group taking advantage of the chaos. This case has been going on for so ti, and the Funeral Attendant wants a complete resolution which I fear is very difficult."
"The thod is very skillful, with a profound understanding of the human body, likely related to the dical profession, and doctors with this level of skill are not many. A targeted investigation is one direction."
"The Funeral Attendant thought of this too. They've investigated dozens of targets and apprehended several, but ended up uncovering unrelated cases," Christie said.
To survive in Hedan, they must maintain a good relationship with the Funeral Attendant. After all, the existence of the Bird Report is also a political legacy from Governor Luthor's era.
This is a significant deal. Governor Luthor allowed the Earth Mother Goddess to preach in Lulong, with churches permitted in so areas and even small Canon Law Schools established, gaining Hex Bird Report's promotion in Moncalleta, especially in Hedan. Both sides took what they needed, so after Luthor's passing, they remained peaceful. Of course, Ma Zhe's skill in handling matters played an important role.
"First, we need to understand their motives. What do these people want by harvesting hearts and livers? It's surely not just for a al?"
"The Cult does enjoy this. Organ harvesting intensifies believers' fear, and fear breeds obedience and downfall."
For a mont, everyone in the eting room expressed their thoughts. They were all ideas, and Li Xin had seen related reports. Once reported, the issue stirred quite a reaction, forcing Dragon Mother to be cautious lately, as many missing people were pretty young girls.
The reports on the organ harvesters beca a key segnt of Hedan Daily, exploding in sales, while Hex Bird Report was left struggling. There were overlapping areas, and the Bird Report was barred from reporting in sensitive regions, which was detrintal.
The Night Patrol must achieve sothing to use as bargaining chips, as Li Xin's novel wasn't taken seriously by anyone.
etings are tedious, and nothing useful seed to be discussed. The morning passed, yet Ma Zhe wasn't satisfied with the plans presented, so the eting continued. Lunch was delivered, and the room was filled with smoke. Hedan's tobacco is one of the Dao Yuan Continent's finest, premium cigars with an aroma that lit up Li Xin. He couldn't help but ask for one.
Suddenly the eting didn't seem as unbearable, with smoke around, Li Xin's mind drifted, he began pondering the subsequent plot. Given a typewriter, he might even write a chapter or two.
"Li Xin, Li Xin!" Ma Zhe called, his voice growing louder.
"Li Xin, did you observe anything or encounter anything impressive at Saint Grace Canon Law School?" Christie's voice sounded.
Li Xin snapped back to reality; his thoughts had just advanced to the thrilling part where the protagonist would escape.
"I just arrived at Saint Grace Canon Law School, currently still collecting information, oh, had an interesting al yesterday," Li Xin said.
The eting room burst into laughter, as all present were veteran Night Patrol mbers, slightly different from Lulong's Night Patrol. They wondered what this lad ant by having a al.
Christie didn't mock him, "What did you eat that's so morable?"
"Lanuo Ivory Bay Restaurant," Li Xin said, genuinely feeling it was delicious, ranking as his most morable experience at Saint Grace Canon Law School.
The eting room suddenly went silent, then burst into laughter, even Ma Zhe and Christie laughed. Lanuo Ivory Bay Restaurant was currently the hottest place in Hedan, with its mysterious chef, and anyone queueing could boast about it everywhere. The newspaper wanted detailed coverage, but the restaurant ignored them, not needing it, so popular it reached that level, the common people didn't necessarily need to know.
"Li, boast with so credibility. The Lanuo you ntioned isn't the Lanuo everyone's referring to. Reservations there take half a year and not everyone qualifies."
"I heard there are indeed counterfeited ones, Lan Nao, Lan Brain restaurants popping up."
Li Xin shrugged helplessly, "It's the one at No. 1 Bay Street, reserved by Simmons George, and I went along."
The eting room instantly quieted, followed by the sound of gulping. The restaurant's delicacy had been elevated to such a level where enjoying it seed almost euphoric. Food was one of Hedan's major pleasures, and everyone loved good food.
"Did you really eat there? Was it good?" Ma Zhe blurted out.
Everyone looked at Li Xin, who thought for a mont, "It's a miracle. Ingredients are top-notch, creativity top-notch, environnt top-notch, cooking top-notch, and it's spiritual ability-related gourt. Bocuse, the chef, is said to be an elder in the Gourt Association."
Once Li Xin said this, everyone's eyes widened. It was confird he didn't just eat there but enjoyed it imnsely. Plus, the Gourt Association, as an ancient Secret Organization, wasn't known to everyone.
"You're truly lucky, an elder of the Gourt Association." Christie was quite moved, as a mature woman couldn't resist a man or gourt. "The Gourt Association is an ancient organization in Dao Yuan, with mbers capable of making spiritual ability food. The admittance standards are extrely stringent, even a mber is rare, and this Mister Bocuse is one of the five elders, traversing far on the gourt's path. For any Awakened, savoring his food is a blessing."
After Christie's words, everyone beca even more envious. This guy had great luck, "How did Simmons reserve it? His father's status might work."
"It wasn't him who reserved it, but Prince Achilles," Li Xin said, and everyone imdiately understood.
"You wouldn't be telling us you dined with the Prince, would you? Haha, haha."
"The people His Highness invited are Captain Simmons, Captain Aubent from the Knight Academy of Honor and then Captain Zheng Shengxun from the Eternal Knight Academy," Li Xin said.
Ma Zhe nodded in satisfaction, "Not bad, kid, you've already grasped the essence of the news. Reports involving the Prince need to be handled carefully, but writing a food report is fine. Think it over carefully, and if there's anything you don't understand, you can ask the editors. Write a food report on Lanuo."
Although Lanuo's cuisine doesn't have much impact on the general public, it's very appealing to the aristocratic circles. It can also elevate the prestige of the Bird Report, which is important. It also gives him more to chat about, subtly hinting at the power of the Bird Report—after all, its people could dine with the Prince in Lanuo. Wouldn't people start considering the issue of authority?
Thinking about this, Ma Zhe's lips curled up unknowingly. Such relationship dynamics are a blend of illusion and reality, half-truths mixed with lies, all depending on the imagination of the other side.
Ma Zhe started to feel better without realizing it, "Li Xin, hold on tight to Simmons. He'll be of great use in the future!"
"Alright, boss, I'll definitely accomplish the task seriously!" Li Xin always had an attitude towards his boss.
"Go back and submit a plan for these two matters. eting adjourned."
Ma Zhe still had social events to attend in the evening. Solving the authority issue isn't an overnight task; it requires continued public relations efforts. However, tonight he had more topics to discuss, which could serve as a breakthrough point.
After everyone left, Christie took Li Xin to the office, made him a cup of tea, and when handing it over, her fingers deliberately brushed against his.
"Not bad, little brother, seems you're getting used to life in Hedan quite well. You've easily integrated with Simmons and the others." Christie smiled; not just anyone is invited to such occasions, indicating Simmons genuinely appreciates Li Xin.
"You can call little brother or big brother, just don't quantify it, okay?" Li Xin smiled wryly.
Christie's laughter beca even more vibrant, as if her recent worries had eased a bit, "Your novel has been reviewed. The editors find it quite interesting, but the final effect still depends on market reactions. If it does well, it will continue to serialize, if not, there's nothing more I can do to help."
"Getting a chance to be published is an honor in itself. Speaking of the food report, how should I write it?" Li Xin asked.
"Just write about the food, don't ntion anyone else. How's the relationship between Simmons and Zheng Shengxun?" Christie inquired.
"They spar verbally all the ti, never really sparing each other. Simmons is quite reserved, but Celestia is very aggressive," Li Xin replied.
Christie nodded, "The waters run deep with these two families and their connections are far-reaching. Rember, don't get involved, once entangled, no one can save you."
"I'm just there for a free al," Li Xin chuckled, sensing Christie's concern.
"What do you think about the organ harvester? I heard from Celestial Capital that you're pretty skilled in solving cases?"
"I'm more of a lucky chance player. I picked up so information just now, but the tiline is a bit off, would be best to look at the case files first." Li Xin said.
Christie's eyes lit up, "Just for that, you're already better than those sitting around. I'll have soone get the case files for you. First, get the food report ready, along with the follow-up pieces. If they turn out well, don't drop the ball on ."
"Don't worry, Li Xin's work always puts honesty first!"
After finishing the tea, Li Xin put the cup aside and got up, just as Christie did, "Wait, co with , let's take a photo or two as evidence. You never know when it might co in handy."
They both arrived at the door at the sa ti. Instinctively, Li Xin let Christie go first, and as he turned, his arm brushed against her chest—a soft and springy sensation that lingered in his mind.
Both maintained a straight face as if nothing happened, heading to the photo studio together. Bird Report's photography was professional, and the photographer was extra courteous upon seeing Christie.
"Let's start with a test shot, smile please."
Looking at the disheveled Li Xin, Christie couldn't help but step in to give his clothes a bit of a tidy, turning back just in ti, "Old Zhang, do take it seriously."
"Don't worry, Miss Christie, my skills are the best here when it cos to portrait photography."
After Li Xin's photo was taken, Christie returned to the secretarial office, her work was plentiful.
Li Xin had already left Bird Report, looking up at the sun, he felt a lingering sensation. Damn, where's my self-control when I need it? Even after crossing realms, still chasing after won!
... being pursued doesn't count... so soft, springy, fragrant... Li Xin was actually thinking about food.
Back in the office, Christie was reviewing Li Xin's case files, seed like the information given by Night Patrol was incomplete.
Who exactly was Simmons? An heir carefully grood by the George Family, known as the Eagle of Moncalleta because of their intelligence capabilities and secretive prowess. Although currently suppressed by the Zheng Family, their foundation remained strong. Simmons dared to gamble with the Canon Law School, indicating he wasn't just anyone. Even taking Li Xin to the al with the Prince seed out of place.
From Li Xin's words and deanor, Christie could confirm that Li Xin not only went for the al but actually dined with them. Being at the table versus tagging along were two different matters, showing that Simmons had considerable trust in him, even wanting to bind him closer.
Turns out this kid isn't as honest as he seems, even daring to freeload on ... this requires so deep investigation...
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