Chapter 201: Unsettling Reactions

“L-Little Lu… what… what exactly did you just do?”

Lu Xin felt the banquet had actually been quite successful.

He’d certainly stood out among all the young key personnel and caught Vice President Xiao’s attention.

One thing that caught his attention though was a slight shift in his emotions after imitating Mom’s ability.

He recalled using Mom’s ability at the drunkard’s home. Because he immediately used Father’s ability afterward, he’d felt lingering anger for a while, even almost scaring his sister…

But perhaps because the two abilities overlapped he hadn’t noticed any other emotions.

It wasn’t until this time that he sensed a slight change in his mental state.

It seemed like… he’d become a bit petty back then?

Instead, after Vice President Xiao fell, Lu Xin had been annoyed simply because he hadn’t toasted him…

…Of course it was fortunate he still forced himself to finish the drink with him!

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Director Liu who was driving Lu Xin home was scared stiff. Sweat beaded on his forehead as he drove glancing nervously into the rearview mirror. Lu Xin sat silently in the back seat his face calm his eyes seemingly unfocused.

No one knew what had happened at the banquet earlier. They only heard Vice President Xiao suddenly fall. When they rushed over to help him up they found this young but always composed Vice President Xiao seemed like a completely different person. Even though he tried hard to act nonchalant, they could see his body trembling slightly.

Vice President Xiao apologized to everyone and left quickly.

The remaining people lost their appetite, lingered awkwardly for a moment then also left in a hurry.

Everyone’s mind was filled with bewilderment.

Many suspected it had something to do with Lu Xin, but since Vice President Xiao didn’t say anything who could know for sure?

“Oh?”

Responding to Director Liu’s question Lu Xin paused for a second then smiled. “It was nothing. I just discussed dietary habits with him.”

“Dietary habits?”

Director Liu froze his hair standing on end as he glanced at Lu Xin in the rearview mirror.

“Yes.”

Lu Xin sitting in the back seat flashed the Director a smile. In the dim light of the car his teeth looked very white.

The Director shivered violently not daring to ask anymore. He slammed on the gas speeding towards Moon Terrace.

He really wanted to just dump Lu Xin right there but he didn’t dare…

“Just who is this guy…?”

“Rumors in the company say he has underworld connections, but how terrifying must those connections be for a simple note to scare Vice President Xiao like that?”

“Vice President Xiao isn’t simple either. Running the Xiao family’s huge business how could he not have connections? He might even have private armed forces outside the city. How could a young master like him be so afraid of Lu Xin…?”

Director Liu’s thoughts were a tangled mess. Though incredibly curious he didn’t dare ask any further.

“Thank you Director. Sorry for the trouble.”

When they reached Moon Terrace Lu Xin got out of the car and politely thanked the Director.

It was quite far he could have just taken the subway back but the Director insisted on driving him. This was really…

“Hey no need for thanks no need at all! Please don’t thank me…”

The Director said this without even stopping the car. By the time the last word left his mouth the car had already sped away.

*Whoosh*

With a neat drift the car disappeared from Lu Xin’s sight.

“Who knew? The Director’s so old and not even an Ability User but he drives so well…”

Lu Xin couldn’t help but praise him shaking his head.

He didn’t rush upstairs. Instead he thought seriously for a moment then took out his phone and made a call.

After handing Vice President Xiao the note his reaction had surprised Lu Xin. Firstly his reaction was far bigger than Lu Xin expected. Secondly after such a strong reaction he immediately pretended nothing was wrong tightly gripping the note and stuffing it into his pocket. This showed Vice President Xiao had something to hide a big problem…

…He couldn’t just ignore it. He had to report it to the higher-ups.

“Good evening Mr. Lone Soldier…”

Han Bing’s voice sounded happy but slightly muffled.

“Good evening… What are you doing?”

“Gurgle… Spit… I’m brushing my teeth…”

…

Lu Xin paused then quickly said “Sorry sorry it’s so late…”

“Hehe it’s okay. If Mr. Lone Soldier is calling there must be something important to ask me…”

Han Bing’s voice became cheerful again. “Is it about that house?”

“Not that important…”

Lu Xin quickly denied it then explained the situation with Vice President Xiao.

After listening Han Bing’s voice immediately grew serious. “Is he an Ability User?”

Lu Xin shook his head. “He shouldn’t have any abilities.”

Using Mom’s vision Lu Xin could see many things. Although he hadn’t carefully compared the differences between Ability Users and ordinary people he felt that Vice President Xiao looked just like any other ordinary person nothing special.

Han Bing fell silent for a moment. “In that case the problem is a bit tricky. If Mr. Lone Soldier only saw his desire to eat people then such a criminal case… more accurately a potential criminal case that hasn’t happened yet doesn’t fall under our Special Cleaning Department’s jurisdiction. I can only report this to the Security Hall and ask them to pay close attention but…”

She paused then added “If the person hasn’t actually done anything yet the Security Hall probably can’t easily intervene either.”

Lu Xin thought about the logic nodded and said “I understand.”

“But don’t worry Mr. Lone Soldier. I’ll have the Security Hall take it seriously and check if he has any other issues. Especially tonight they’ll find some excuse to question him one way or another. That way even if he really does have problems he won’t dare act immediately.”

“This way we can at least ensure the two little ones won’t be harmed.”

Han Bing quickly organized her thoughts and replied softly.

Lu Xin felt slightly relieved. Han Bing was indeed more meticulous than him.

He hadn’t even considered the possibility of something happening tonight.

“Also…”

Han Bing said softly “Mr. Lone Soldier you need to be careful too…”

“Be careful?”

Lu Xin paused not quite understanding.

Han Bing said “If… that person really isn’t normal and Mr. Lone Soldier has alerted him I’m worried he might…”

Lu Xin finally understood. “Oh oh I see. I’ll be careful.”

“Okay. Goodnight Mr. Lone Soldier…”

Lu Xin heard the sound of a faucet turning on filling a bathtub on the other end of the line.

“Okay goodnight…”

After hanging up Lu Xin sighed silently.

He seemed different now. He might have encountered a cannibalistic serial killer who knew Lu Xin had discovered his secret yet when Han Bing warned him he hadn’t even registered the danger. It was as if facing such a terrifying person he felt no threat at all…

“Huh looks like I forgot to ask her about the advanced talent training conference again…”

Lu Xin thought of this but figured she might already be in the tub so it was best not to call back.

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When Lu Xin arrived at the company the next day he could clearly feel his colleagues seemed even more nervous around him.

One young girl eating an egg-filled pancake with sausage even offered it to him with a pained expression after he glanced her way… Of course Lu Xin didn’t take it. How could he accept something she had already half-eaten?

What kind of person did she think he was.

After settling down in his cubicle before Lu Xin could even start working he suddenly heard a commotion.

Turning his head he saw the nervous Director accompanying a young man entering the office. It was Vice President Xiao. He wore a well-tailored black suit and sunglasses apparently alone without even the female secretary from yesterday.

The Director hurriedly called out to everyone in the office “Everyone pause your work for a moment! Vice President Xiao from the Group is here to see us…”

“Welcome welcome!”

…

*Swish*

Everyone in the office was stunned staring blankly at Vice President Xiao.

After a long moment someone finally reacted and hastily started clapping. *Clap clap clap clap*.

Lu Xin joined in the applause. *Clap clap clap!*

“Alright alright it’s fine don’t disturb everyone’s work. Let’s talk in the office…”

The young Vice President Xiao quickly waved dismissively at the office staff. His eyes behind the sunglasses scanned the room finally landing on Lu Xin. He didn’t say anything however maintaining a smile as he followed Director Liu into the office. Even then the surrounding colleagues’ surprised and agitated feelings hadn’t faded; they just stared foolishly.

Many gazes secretly shifted towards Lu Xin.

The story of how Lu Xin had said something unknown at the banquet yesterday frightening the Vice President so badly he fell had already spread.

Now many people believed Lu Xin’s underworld background was even bigger than Vice President Xiao’s family.

“L-Little Lu…”

Before long the Director suddenly ran out of the office again looking flustered. In front of all the colleagues in the office he jogged quickly up to Lu Xin sweat pouring down his face. “Vice President Xiao… wants to see you…”

Many nearby people who had been eavesdropping instantly snapped their attention over.

But they kept their hands busy with work some typing some rapidly organizing files their backs ramrod straight.

“See me?”

Hearing this Lu Xin also found it a bit strange.

He had just warned him yesterday and today he suddenly came to the company specifically asking to see him? What for?

Remembering Vice President Xiao’s peculiar tastes Lu Xin thought seriously.

Serial killer matters weren’t under his department’s jurisdiction so there was no need to call his sister.

Therefore…

He made up his mind. Right in front of the Director he took out his revolver checked the bullets and reloaded it.

Then with a calm expression he said to the Director “Let’s go!”