Luo Zheng didn't know the rules of the assassin circle, and just as he was about to ask so other questions, he noticed that the other person's body went limp and collapsed on the ground. Shocked, he rushed over only to see black blood flowing from the fallen person's mouth—a sure sign of a poison capsule. Furious, Luo Zheng's anger smoked through all his orifices. After a long pursuit, the lead had been lost again, prompting him to viciously kick the body to vent his frustration.
By then, Lan Xue and the others had caught up and they looked solemnly at the corpse on the ground. Shi Feng stepped forward to examine it and found that the person had died in the sa way as the assassin they encountered earlier in the day—by ingesting poison. Guessing it was the work of the sa group and realizing this was beyond his capacity to handle, he stepped aside.
Lan Xue dialed a number, spoke a few words, and then looked towards Luo Zheng. Luo Zheng knew Lan Xue had already taken care of the aftermath. With the two suspects dead and the leads severed, Luo Zheng was exceptionally irritated. With a cold face, he pondered for a mont, and then said, "Forget it, we can't find them, but I'm sure they'll co looking for us."
"These bastards, just wait," Ghost Hand said angrily, his face ominously dark.
Shi Feng didn't say anything, silently watching everything unfold. Before long, people from the serious cri unit rushed over, and two black business cars followed suit. A few "n in black suits" jumped out of the vehicles, whom Shi Feng had seen once before. He signaled his n to stand down, watching as the n collected the body. Afterward, they approached Luo Zheng and asked, "What's next? Is there anything we should do?"
"No need for now. You've worked hard tonight, go and take care of your own business. I'll call you if there's a need," Luo Zheng said politely, shaking hands with Shi Feng as a farewell. Everyone then hailed a car, reached the park nearby, and left in their own vehicles.
On the way, everyone was silent. Unintentionally, they arrived at Luo Zheng's doorstep. Ghost Hand parked the car, and Luo Zheng looked at Lan Xue, who said, "Rest for now. I'll arrange tomorrow's schedule."
"Okay," Luo Zheng agreed, bid farewell to Ghost Hand, and walked toward his ho. After a night of turmoil, Luo Zheng was tired. He reached the door of his house and noticed a light still on inside. Surprised, he knocked gently on the room door, and soon heard soone coming in slippers. After a glance through the peephole, the door opened, and a lazy voice softly spoke, "Brother, why are you only coming back now?"
"Aren't you asleep yet?" Luo Zheng whispered curiously.
After entering the room and double locking the door, Luo Zheng saw his younger sister hadn't gone to bed, instead sitting on the sofa hugging a pillow and looking intently at him with curiosity in her eyes. Luo Zheng then said, "It's late, go to sleep."
"Mm, I wanted to talk to you about sothing," his sister said quietly.
"Sure," Luo Zheng walked over and sat beside her, asking with concern, "It's cold, don't you need to wear more? Be careful not to catch a cold. What is it, what do you want to talk about?"
"I'm on vacation now, and staying at ho doing nothing is quite embarrassing. I want to do sothing to earn so pocket money, but I don't have any capital. I know the situation at ho and just wanted to ask if you could help borrow ten thousand yuan. Gui Fang and I are planning to start an online store. She's not short on money and said she doesn't need mine, but I don't want..." his sister said hesitantly.
"There's no difficulty in that, just wait," Luo Zheng replied imdiately upon hearing this, a twinge of guilt surfacing within him. He realized he hadn't paid enough attention to his family or his sister. He knew almost nothing about the household matters. He quickly consented, went to his bedroom, and took out a stack of money from his backpack. He had received a thirty thousand yuan reward from the military when he returned ho, which he had withdrawn entirely. After splurging most of it on gifts, he had a little left, which would co in handy now.
"Sis, what you're doing is right. We may be poor, but we should not live off others' favors, no one's. It's a matter of dignity. Take this money, it should be enough. You've looked after the family all by yourself, and for that, I'm sorry," Luo Zheng said softly with guilt, handing his sister a large stack of cash.
Little sister didn't stand on ceremony, took it from him, and thanked him. After thinking for a bit, she still asked in a low voice, "Brother, there are so things I probably shouldn't ask about, and perhaps you've noticed too. Before dinner, when Mom suggested that both sets of parents should et, sister-in-law didn't say much, but we could all tell that there seed to be difficulties. You stepped in to divert the topic, which just underscores this point. Mom and Dad have so doubts about you and sister-in-law's situation, and they're a bit worried."
"Was it Mom and Dad who sent you to ask?" Luo Zheng asked with a smile.
"Mhm." Little sister didn't deny it, looking earnestly at Luo Zheng.
"It's a minor issue, and I'll handle it. You tell Mom and Dad not to worry about . As for you, I understand you want to earn money, but you can't neglect your studies. You have the highest level of education in our family, you have to make our parents proud. As for outside matters, you can go to Gui Fang, look for Chief Shi Feng at the city police departnt, or Little Dao who ca today," Luo Zheng instructed.
"Mhm, I understand. But that Little Dao is from dubious origins, could he bring trouble to you? I'm not clear on the specifics. You're a wise man, brother, just be careful. I'm going to sleep now," Little sister said in agreent, got up, and walked towards the bedroom, a touch of laziness in her eyes mingled with concern.
Luo Zheng sat quietly in the living room, his mind filled with thoughts of Lan Xue, and he beca restless. He went to the bathroom for a shower, then lay down on the bed to rest. Closing his eyes, he found he couldn't sleep at all, his mind filled with all sorts of thoughts. He simply got up, walked to the window, and gazed at the flickering neon lights outside, feeling a heavy weight on his heart.
"Buzz buzz buzz!" The vibration of the phone sounded. Luo Zheng picked it up and saw that it was Lan Xue calling. He quickly answered, asking with a laugh, "Did you get ho?"
"Mhm, I can't sleep," Lan Xue replied gently, her voice filled with endless laziness.
Thinking that Lan Xue must be lying in bed, Luo Zheng said with a light laugh, "We're really a pair of birds of a feather, I can't sleep either. I'm just enjoying the neon lights right now."
"Yeah, a pair of ill-fated lovers. Your parents must have so objections to , right? I'm sorry. Just give a little more ti, I believe my dad will definitely accept us. I called my grandfather, and he said he would talk to my dad, so there should be results soon," Lan Xue said apologetically.
"Silly girl, do we still need to say 'I'm sorry' to each other?" Luo Zheng chided gently, then rembered sothing and continued, "Right, how's the cruise vacation coming along? What ti are we leaving tomorrow?"
"In the afternoon, the cruise ships usually leave in the afternoon. I've called a friend at a travel agency, and it's all set. I'll pick you up tomorrow afternoon, and we'll have two hours to get to the port, which is plenty of ti. Ghost Hand, Mountain Eagle, and Snow Leopard are also arranged. They'll travel under different identities, staying hidden in the shadows. Everything is prepared," Lan Xue explained.
"Mhm, go to sleep early, it's getting late," Luo Zheng said softly, his voice filled with deep affection.
"You too, good night," Lan Xue replied tenderly.
"Good night," Luo Zheng said with emotion, then hung up the phone. Suddenly thinking of the Reincarnation Killer Organization, his face, full of warmth, beca resolute, and a cold murderous aura appeared. His gaze sharpened as he looked out the window, clenching his fists.
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