Chapter 13: An Unexpected Favor

Lu Xin considered it carefully. Reporting something like this to the Security Hall seemed a bit inappropriate.

And pulling out his gun? Of course not. He wasn’t crazy.

It seemed like only the second option remained. Still Lu Xin felt a little worried. Although Chen Jing had sounded serious when she spoke to him back then, was it really okay to bother a supervisor from another job about this one?

But after mulling it over he couldn’t think of any other way. So he could only find that single number and dial it.

“What happened?”

The phone rang only twice before being picked up.

Chen Jing’s voice on the other end was clear and calm yet inexplicably tense.

“Um Colonel Chen sorry to bother you…”

Lu Xin spoke as politely as possible, “It’s just that I’ve run into a bit of a problem over here!”

“What kind of problem?”

Lu Xin heard faint sounds like countless people suddenly stopping their work creating an extreme silence.

He couldn’t help but feel a bit tense from the atmosphere and quickly said, “It’s like this because I leave work on time every day and then patrol the streets… I really didn’t leave early I just finished my work and left on time… The company suddenly wants to fire me…”

On the other end of the line there was a deathly silence.

After a moment Chen Jing’s voice came through, “Patrol?”

“Right!”

Lu Xin said, “Just checking the streets for those mental monsters as a precaution. I really didn’t use work time I always go after getting off work really. But the company still fired me. The Director wants to give this job to someone else…”

Chen Jing’s voice sounded uncertain whether relieved or helpless, “You called me just for this?”

Lu Xin carefully replied, “…Yes!”

Chen Jing seemed to have a lot she wanted to say but in the end she just let out a slow breath and said, “Wait a moment then!”

Since she told him to wait a moment she should be able to handle it right?

Lu Xin had no choice but to wait patiently downstairs silently smoking a cigarette waiting for the satellite phone to ring again.

“Let me turn them into toys okay?”

His sister had appeared beside him at some point restlessly crawling around him. Her body seemed even more twisted than usual. Her hair fell down covering most of her eyes making the visible parts shine even brighter. She looked somewhat excited as she stared at Lu Xin saying, “Brother they actually dare to bully you shouldn’t we kill them all?”

“Mom would definitely be happy to help with this…”

“Maybe Father would help you too…”

“……”

Just then pedestrians were passing by. Lu Xin had to pretend he didn’t see his sister turning his head to look at the legs of a woman walking past.

After waiting for about another minute Lu Xin suddenly saw the Director rushing down from the stairwell. Behind him followed two flustered figures. Wiping sweat the Director hurried down the stairs spotted Lu Xin squatting by the roadside smoking and rushed over. He grasped Lu Xin’s hand saying, “Aiya Little Lu why didn’t you say so earlier?”

Lu Xin didn’t know what the Director was referring to just letting him hold his hand.

“Since you know Supervisor Liu from Bogu Technology in the Main City why didn’t you tell me sooner?”

Lu Xin still didn’t know what to say because he didn’t know any Supervisor Liu.

Seeing Lu Xin remain silent the Director seemed a bit guilty forcing a smile, “Supervisor Liu just called. He said he really appreciates your work attitude and is preparing to give us one of their material transport projects specifically requesting you to be in charge! The Chairman called me personally look at this misunderstanding haha! Quick come back to work. I’ll treat you to dinner after work…”

Lu Xin still didn’t know what to say but he knew his job was saved.

At this moment the two young people following the Director also stepped forward. One wearing a pearl shirt looked unhappy; it was the Director’s daughter Xiao Qing. Because she usually acted high and mighty bossing people around in the office everyone secretly called her “Princess Xiao Qing”. The other was Lü Cheng who often pestered Lu Xin to teach him things.

Lü Cheng also forced a smile grasping Lu Xin’s hand, “Brother Lu I’m really sorry I didn’t mean to snatch your job…”

“It’s fine it’s fine…”

Lu Xin quickly pulled his hand back saying, “I understand. Life isn’t easy for anyone in these times!”

Lü Cheng didn’t expect Lu Xin to be so magnanimous his eyes brightening, “Brother Lu can I follow you on this new project?”

Lu Xin glanced at him.

Judging by the Director’s reaction this new project should be quite large. If successful the bonus should also be substantial.

So he answered seriously, “No!”

Lü Cheng’s smile instantly froze on his face.

Princess Xiao Qing beside them seemed about to lose her temper but unsure of Lu Xin’s current backing she just rolled her eyes and said nothing.

Someone connected to the Main City had a deep background…

Only after Lu Xin repeatedly assured him he would return to work shortly did the Director finally wipe his sweat and tremblingly lead his daughter and Lü Cheng back to the company first. Then at that moment Lu Xin’s satellite phone rang right on cue.

Chen Jing’s voice came through the phone, “Is the problem solved?”

Lu Xin nodded then remembering Chen Jing couldn’t see he added, “Solved!”

“Good then!”

Chen Jing paused for a moment before asking, “You’ve already been recruited by us and have sufficient subsidies yet you still need this job?”

Lu Xin answered in a low voice, “Your rules didn’t say I couldn’t have other jobs…”

Chen Jing fell silent for a moment then suddenly asked, “Why are you patrolling?”

Lu Xin was surprised by the question, “Isn’t that what you pay me for?”

Chen Jing seemed to sigh. Lu Xin felt like she might be somewhat troubled.

“Since you’re so enthusiastic about work there happens to be something I need you to handle!”

There was a faint sound on the other end like she covered the microphone asking someone for some materials. After a moment her voice returned, “I just had a subsidiary of Bogu Technology provide your company with some business related to material transport. Take this opportunity to get in touch with Qin Ran the boss of Sifang Transport Company!”

“Confirm if there’s any problem on his end then report back to me promptly…”

Hearing Chen Jing directly assign him work Lu Xin was both surprised and somewhat happy.

The leader was starting to assign tasks this was a good thing!

He quickly asked, “What kind of problem?”

Chen Jing said over the phone, “The Information Collection Department shows that at least seven or eight homicides recently are related to his Sifang Transport Company. So I need you to go over and see if these homicides are purely murder or something else…”

“Seven or eight lives?”

Lu Xin was slightly startled asking, “What if it’s murder?”

Chen Jing said, “If it’s just murder then we can rest assured. You can come back directly…”

After a pause she added, “But if it’s something else report immediately!”

“Rest assured if it’s just murder?”

Lu Xin paused for a moment before understanding the meaning behind her words. A sense of absurdity instantly welled up inside him.

In the eyes of these people handling pollution were cases involving seven or eight lives considered minor matters?

After a while he carefully asked, “Is it dangerous?”

Chen Jing replied, “Yes. Whether it’s murder or infection that group is very dangerous but that’s for ordinary people!”

“With your ability you should be able to handle it!”

Having said that her voice suddenly carried a hint of amusement, “Regardless of the investigation results there will be compensation!”

Lu Xin agreed.

A short while later he returned to the company only to find his things had been put back exactly as they were including the banner.

The people around including Sister Sun were secretly watching him then pretending to be busy.

Lu Xin sat for a while then walked over to Lü Cheng’s secluded partition.

Facing Lü Cheng’s somewhat flustered gaze Lu Xin said, “I thought about it. How about you help me with this project after all!”