"Officer Xia, don’t get wrong, those guys just now have nothing to do with ," Ling Chen explained. "Yes, that’s right, I used to hang out with them for a while, but I later went on the straight and narrow. I can assure you this matter has nothing to do with ."
"Do you think I’d believe you? Everyone knows the underground forces in East Sea City are controlled by three people: Zhao Zhengxiong, Jiang Hao, and Nanrong Hao. But all three of them were cultivated by you; you’re their true boss. Ling Chen, I’m telling you, you must give an explanation for this matter."
Ling Chen spread his hands, speaking helplessly, "Officer Xia, I really have nothing to say. If you really don’t believe , there’s nothing I can do about it. You might as well take in." Saying this, Ling Chen stretched his hands out in front of Xia Mutong, indicating for her to handcuff him.
"You..." Seeing Ling Chen’s shaless deanor, Xia Mutong couldn’t help but feel a surge of anger.
This bastard, it’s been a while, and he’s still the sa as before, with not a bit of change.
Just as Xia Mutong was fuming, a policeman hurried over and whispered a few words into her ear.
Whatever the officer said, it made Xia Mutong’s gaze towards Ling Chen change subtly.
"Alright, I got it, go ahead and take care of your work."
After the officer left, Xia Mutong gestured to Ling Chen, indicating for him to follow her. Before long, the two stopped under a streetlight on the road, where there were few people around, and only then did Xia Mutong begin to speak, her tone much softer than before.
"I just got out of the hospital today and haven’t been back at the precinct long, so I’m not clear on what’s happened recently. My colleague just told Zhao Zhengxiong and Jiang Hao have had a conflict, attacking each other’s turf repeatedly. You’re their boss, so I want to ask, what’s really going on here?"
Ling Chen shrugged, and with a wry smile said, "I’m telling the truth; I did bring them out, helped them secure their positions. But I rarely get involved in their affairs. The reason for this conflict is because they aren’t getting along, Zhao Zhengxiong wants to make it on his own and beco the sole boss of East Sea City. Jiang Hao couldn’t take it, so he fought back."
"The clashes between them have already severely impacted public security, and the higher-ups have issued orders that no matter what, this behavior must be stopped. You’re closest to them; I hope you can persuade them to cut it out as soon as possible. Otherwise, if those in charge lose patience, actions will certainly be taken. At that point, neither of your friends will have an easy ti."
"Officer Xia, I understand what you’re saying, but the problem is, Zhao Zhengxiong won’t listen to ; no matter what I say, he won’t hear it. As for Jiang Hao, his territory was taken by Zhao Zhengxiong, and so many of his people were hurt. If it were you, would you be reconciled? If he doesn’t fight back, what would those under him think of him?" Ling Chen sighed at this point and said, "Officer Xia, even people like them who are bosses have their difficulties, and I hope you can understand."
"Understand?" Xia Mutong retorted, "You want to understand them, then why don’t they try understanding our work? Anyway, I’m laying it out there; I’ll give you one day to get them to cease hostilities, or don’t bla for not being polite."
"Alright, I’ll do my best to persuade them, but I can’t guarantee anything." Finished speaking, Ling Chen shifted topics and asked, "Officer Xia, how’s your health?"
Feeling Ling Chen’s concern, Xia Mutong’s gaze softened slightly.
"The doctor said my body is fine, except..."
"Except what?"
Xia Mutong glanced around and then leaned her head closer to Ling Chen. Suddenly, a faint scent enveloped him, making Ling Chen take a few extra breaths.
Seeing Ling Chen’s frivolous behavior, Xia Mutong’s face blushed slightly, giving him a reproachful glare.
Ling Chen rubbed his nose, awkwardly smiled, and quickly changed the subject, "You haven’t said, except what?"
"I’ve lost a fragnt of my mory, and I can’t rember no matter how hard I try. I just recall leaving East Sea City with you, then being captured. As for what happened during that ti, I really don’t know, and I have no mory of how I got back to East Sea City. Besides that, there’s another rather serious issue."
"What issue?"
"I..." Xia Mutong opened her mouth, hesitating to continue.
"What’s the matter?" Ling Chen pressed.
"Co with ." With that, Xia Mutong led Ling Chen into an alley beside the street.
The alley was deserted and cold, with no one around, only a few bags of garbage piled in the corner, emitting a pungent sll.
Xia Mutong looked around the alley and saw a steel rod on the ground not far away, probably left by those fleeing thugs earlier.
Picking up the steel rod, Xia Mutong asured it in her hands, then grasped both ends with her hands, applying slight force.
In an instant, the wrist-thick steel rod was bent as if it were nothing. Yet, from Xia Mutong’s relaxed deanor, it seed effortless.
"See that?" Xia Mutong looked at the shocked Ling Chen and said, "After I woke up this ti, I discovered my strength has beco terrifying. Today, when I was opening the car door, I accidentally ripped it right off, and people looked at like I was a monster."
Could it be that the enhanced potion had thoroughly rged with her body?
Ling Chen thought secretly. He knew well what Xia Mutong had gone through. Not long ago, Xia Mutong was captured by the God Organization and forcibly taken to their lab. After experintal modification, significant changes occurred in Xia Mutong’s body; both her strength and speed beca incredibly fearso.
Because of this, after retrieving Xia Mutong from the God Organization, he imdiately organized a dical team to study her body, hoping to restore her to her forr self.
Now, Xia Mutong has regained both her body and consciousness, but that terrifying strength remains. Whether it’s a blessing or a curse, he’s still unsure.
Seeing Ling Chen deep in thought and silent for a long ti, Xia Mutong couldn’t help but ask, "Is sothing wrong with my body?"
Ling Chen thought for a mont and said, "There shouldn’t be any major issues for now. Here’s what we’ll do: keep an eye on your health, and if anything feels off, call imdiately, and I’ll figure out a way to help you."
"Alright, I suppose that’s all we can do for now."
After chatting, Ling Chen reminded her a few more tis before leaving the alley, heading straight back to Nanrong Wanqing and Leng Feifei.
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