Li Xin woke up, washed up, and ate a simple breakfast while thinking about Mr. Cancer.
Mr. Cancer must have encountered so sort of difficulty; he is extrely proud, and with his capabilities, he would never show any abnormal behavior unless faced with a tough situation. Even when the Phil Family was ntioned, he seed very shocked despite the fog of mystery, and bowed his head in thought, an unconscious reaction.
This was an unprecedented action.
Thus, this matter has a significant connection to the Phil Family.
As a Beijing person, it’s not his circle, so he doesn’t understand, which is normal. But as a noble, how could he not know about the Phil Family’s situation?
Moreover, when the Hex Bird Report was ntioned last ti, he didn’t participate in the discussion. Upon reflection, what he spoke about all related to hidden aspects.
Could it be that he is unable to access things in everyday life, inconvenient to go out?
Imprisonnt?
Unlikely, considering his high status; it’s more likely due to his identity he cannot co out.
But that doesn’t add up; even because of his status, why would he mistakenly believe the Phil Family still exists?
He also said he could investigate, but it’s been a long ti since he ntioned it, and whether the investigation can even proceed, why is a reminder necessary?
Unusual events must involve oddities.
Amnesia?
Or is there so other issue?
Perhaps finding a ti to chat with Mr. Cancer alone might be wise, despite the likelihood of being scolded, but who told him he had to be Mr. Cancer?
Arriving at the Shadow Owl, seeing ng Po peacefully knitting a sweater instilled an inexplicable calmness, it seems nothing happened.
When ng Po saw Li Xin she imdiately smiled and greeted him, "Captain Li, you’re here."
"Good morning, Sister ng."
"Captain, the other team captains have invited you to gather tonight at Guiyun Building, are you going?" ng Po asked.
"Guiyun Building, so elegant? Yes, why not go." Li Xin nodded; although he was only an acting captain, colleagues must et, and in Dragon Capital cases are settled with mutual assistance.
"Alright, I’ll reply to them later, oh, Captain, I’ve brought Sugar Cake back." ng Po said, "The child isn’t adapting well to the Grace Class lifestyle, so I wanted him by my side, if that’s convenient."
Li Xin nodded, "The Night Patrol is always his ho, no problem."
ng Po smiled broadly, a change of ruler ans a change of subjects; now Shadow Owl is under Li Xin’s managent. Although Li Xin rarely refuses, his attitude is crucial.
Leaving the child for others to raise left ng Po uneasy, and Sugar Cake couldn’t keep up with the rhythm of the Grace Class, due to recently restored intelligence, he was often slow and distracted, frequently bullied by classmates, and teachers were of no help, one couldn’t curse after all. Finally she decided to bring him back, teaching him personally, leaving the rest to fate, one cannot fear everything in life.
Li Xin noticed Sugar Cake again, and after touching his head said, "Welco back, Uncle will bring you sothing tasty tomorrow."
Sugar Cake stared blankly at Li Xin, and after a mont seed to recognize him, smiled, and nodded.
Li Xin smiled, pinching Sugar Cake’s chubby cheek; this kid has gained so weight.
Returning to the office upstairs, there were many files on the table waiting for the Shadow Owl captain’s attention. Being the deputy captain in charge of cases was actually much more relaxed, but as captain, with Shadow Owl’s expenses, various cases, and etings above, currently as acting captain, he was rather relaxed as no additional tasks were assigned yet.
The first docunt on top was Shadow Owl’s account, which ng Po had only recently organized; financial control naturally belongs to the captain.
Despite not being his own money, at least it is under his managent, Li Xin’s mood slightly improved; one day he got to pay others, which was a delight. Li Xin without a detailed index flipped to the end; Shadow Owl as one of the most significant Night Patrol teams in Dragon Capital should at least have figures of several tens of thousands, if not tens of thousands, but perhaps a few thousand.
Settled up until last month, account cash was 2861 Lira, Shadow Owl’s current debt is 18962 Lira.
Li Xin rubbed his eyes, what the hell?
How could there be debt???
Li Xin started to seriously examine the accounts; ng Po’s bookkeeping was fairly ticulous, with Shadow Owl’s main expenditures being salaries, action-related losses, and disability compensation, while inco mainly ca from Cabinet and Church funding.
Cabinet funding decreases year by year, Night Patrol’s action losses are substantial and hard to reimburse; if not for so contributions from the Church, Night Patrol’s life would be difficult. Therefore, it’s easy for both the Cabinet and Church to manipulate the Night Patrol, no wonder its numbers continually reduce. Actually, cutting off funding from the source would shrink the Night Patrol’s scale.
During Luthor’s era, Night Patrols were everywhere in Dragon Capital, stabilizing the chaotic order, slaying all sorts of grueso monsters, Evil God cults, entirely exterminated.
After reviewing the entire account, Li Xin was dumbfounded, nothing in this world is harder than making money; Li Xin had no choice but to call ng Po upstairs.
After taking a sip of tea to calm himself, "Sister ng, how long can our money last?"
ng Po’s old face failed to smile, "Captain, dragging on, one month, stretching to two months is possible."
"When does Cabinet and Church disburse funds?"
"Once every six months; if special circumstances arise, we could ask tropolitan to advance so. Previously, Captain Jiang did this; additionally, Captain Jiang had connections in the Knight Order and sotis secured so sponsorship." ng Po said.
"Every six months?"
"Yes, three months until the next." ng Po said.
Li Xin gave a bitter smile; Captain Jiang had indeed heavily made advances.
"It’s not entirely Captain Jiang’s fault, cases are nurous, and our Night Patrol is at the frontline bearing heavy losses." ng Po said.
Li Xin waved his hand, "I understand, do we have any other ans to make money?"
He didn’t an to bla; he understood the Night Patrol’s situation clearly, from Celestial Capital to Dragon Capital, the situation was similar; the awkward position is related to Night Patrol’s responsibilities and authority. Both Cabinet and Church want control, and amid their power struggles, they think it better to develop their own forces, while Night Patrol mostly targets the bottom tier’s covert security, sowhat redundant to significant figures, resulting in reduced interest and investnt. When funds are tight, the first cut is Night Patrol’s budget.
"Are you thinking about protection fees?"
"Yes, our Night Patrol maintains covert security, putting in efforts, it makes no sense to struggle like this!" Li Xin decisively said.
"Ahem, Captain, isn’t that inappropriate," ng Po hesitated, "Actually, the usual small rchants or citizens..."
"Who said about collecting from them? Targeting the bigger ones, those swimming in fat, without us risking our lives to maintain order, they couldn’t have such easy lives. Dragon Capital is a whole, those who beca wealthy should drive the upcoming wealth, they should have a sense of responsibility!" Li Xin licked his lips and said.
"Captain... calm down, those bigger ones are either backed by City Hall, Church, or branches of the Hundred Martial Hall. In a direct confrontation, we aren’t justified, and certainly wouldn’t win." ng Po quickly advised.
Li Xin contemplated, indeed, they wouldn’t win; currently he is rely acting captain, might be dismissed anyti, primarily because of lacking proper na and legitimate status.
Dang it, is all the cake divided? It doesn’t make sense to bleed and cry over it, where to find justice for all this.
"Our Night Patrol handles covert security yet suffers this fate, unfair to the brothers. Isn’t there sothing swimming in fat, enjoying our protection yet offering no compensation?" Li Xin muttered.
ng Po thought for a mont, "Indeed there is."
"Oh, where?" Li Xin’s eyes glead, to let the horse run it first needs grass; he had always considered improving Night Patrol’s treatnt but was always just a top soldier, couldn’t overstep, now as captain, the first fire burns right here.
Performing the task of saving Dragon Capital yet having to starve, isn’t this self-harm.
"Black Market." ng Po sighed, "Technically the Black Market falls under Night Patrol’s jurisdiction and should regularly contribute for maintaining order, but they never have, nor has anyone dared to ask."
Bam~~~
Li Xin abruptly slapped the table, "That’s the place!"
ng Po’s old face paled, "Captain, please, don’t kid around, Black Market’s forces are intricate, hundreds of hidden powers, Five Great Sanctuaries are there as well; even Cabinet and Church won’t touch them, our small Shadow Owl is like an egg against a rock."
"Who said anything about fighting, I’m going to reason with them. Since they follow rules, I believe they will understand reason. Weren’t we supposed to dine tonight, though we can’t manage other Black Markets, but in Dragon Capital, having favorable business conditions arises from our efforts, Black Market by logic should contribute, nowhere else works, I’ll discuss with other captains!" Li Xin enthusiastically said.
ng Po opened her mouth; the old face almost twisted into pretzels, this doesn’t seem like sothing an experienced captain would say.
Actually saying it, wouldn’t other captains further belittle their captain.
"Alright, Sister ng, don’t worry, I’ve got a plan, inform the brothers that there will be major action soon, I need to carefully plan this; once settled, our future will be better!"
Rather than begging, do it yourself. Instead of soliciting Cabinet and Church, act independently; he knows well, the Black Market fattens up that it bubbles oil!
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