Chapter 374: Loose Ends

With Xia Chong accompanying them and green lights at every traffic hub, Lu Xin and Chen Jing returned to their previous hotel in just over an hour.

Gecko had already returned and was having dinner in the cafeteria with Li Gang from Qinggang’s Central City office several other staff members four lawyers and Dr. Mo who was wearing a wig. Laughter echoed from a distance.

“Central City’s Ability Users let me tell you their abilities… are pretty decent.”

“But you know elites are about quality not quantity…”

“Don’t mind that they sent out seven teams this time plus no less than three thousand armed troops. But when it came to handling this mission I along with the Single Soldier Squad Leader and Team Leader Chen Jing too you could really say we helped them out big time…”

“Due to the confidentiality agreement it’s inconvenient for me to tell you the specifics.”

“But you can imagine the three of us did all the work.”

“Our Single Soldier Squad Leader performed well…”

Gecko’s voice was reserved yet mysterious, “But me hehe.”

“At the most dangerous moment it was me who saved everyone’s life…”

…

“Wow amazing amazing…”

“Haha Brother Gecko I’ll toast to you…”

“You’re too kind Old Brother Li. I hear Central City is a really bustling place. Any fun spots?”

“Hey don’t say that. We’re focused on work how would we know about such places…”

“But there’s a great place for a late-night snack tonight. I’ll take you.”

“Can we expense it?”

“Haha hosting colleagues from Qinggang what’s wrong with expensing a small cost?”

“Great great let’s go together…”

“The esteemed lawyers must come too. Without you guys around I can’t relax and have fun…”

…

When Chen Jing pushed the door open she saw the expressions on every face freeze simultaneously.

Especially Gecko who was slinging an arm around Li Gang’s shoulder and laughing heartily his facial muscles looked like they were cramping.

“I’m here to arrange the work.”

Chen Jing showed no intention of sitting down to eat just stood at the doorway and stated expressionlessly:

“Dr. Mo will stay tomorrow to represent Qinggang at an important meeting. Someone will contact you. The lawyers can also stay for your statute seminar though I don’t know if Central City can even manage that meeting now given the chaos…”

“Right remember to find the relevant personnel to reissue the Single Soldier’s proof of innocence documents. There might even be a bounty.”

“Gecko and the Single Soldier will return with me early tomorrow morning. There are urgent matters to handle in Central City.”

After speaking she intended to leave but suddenly stopped turned her head to look at Gecko and said, “The Spider-type really is different full of energy. Since that’s the case you can help the lawyers process the relevant documents. We originally planned to stay in Central City for a week to handle these things slowly but now I require you to finish everything in one night.”

“We will depart from the Satellite City punctually… at eight tomorrow morning.”

*Swish…*

Gecko’s face darkened, “Leaving tomorrow morning? I won’t be able to finish even if I don’t sleep tonight right?”

“It shouldn’t matter right?”

Chen Jing gave him a deep look, “After all you Spider-types are full of energy…”

Gecko looked unconvinced glancing secretly at Lu Xin.

Chen Jing also turned to look at Lu Xin her gaze instantly softening somewhat. She stepped aside slightly nudging Lu Xin into the room, “Eat something here order whatever you want. Then… take a day off rest well.”

“Ah…”

Lu Xin felt a bit embarrassed, “I just heard you say there’s a lot of work. Why don’t I help out too?”

“No need.”

Chen Jing said, “It’s all minor stuff. Let the energetic ones handle it.”

Gecko standing to the side stared wide-eyed.

Everyone else in the room was also somewhat stunned looking at Colonel Chen who usually wore a cold expression.

They all wondered Has the internal strife within the Special Cleaning Department already become this severe?

“Do you want to eat something too?”

Since the leader had spoken Lu Xin had no choice but to walk in resignedly. He then glanced concernedly at Chen Jing.

“No need.”

Chen Jing waved her hand, “I’ll order something to the room. I’ll eat while cleaning my wounds.”

…

Gecko’s mouth turned down aggrieved.

After Chen Jing left the atmosphere in the room relaxed. Everyone looked at the tearful-faced Gecko changed the subject and continued chatting. Hearing that expenses could be covered Lu Xin confidently ordered a portion of the charcoal-grilled veal chop the lawyers were eating…

Of course the taste wasn’t great but thinking about the price of this small grilled steak unconsciously added a measure of respect for it.

As for Gecko’s dejected look Lu Xin kindly tried to console him, “It’s okay it’s okay I can accompany you.”

“You can accompany me?”

Gecko was overjoyed secretly calculating if Lu Xin was willing to go out partying with him then the Team Leader…

“Yes.”

Lu Xin readily agreed, “I can accompany you in processing the documents.”

The joy that had just appeared on Gecko’s face vanished instantly. He slammed his fist against his head.

What kind of situation was this?

He still politely declined Lu Xin’s kind offer. Being unable to go out and experience Central City was already painful enough did he really have to stay up late working with a teammate who had three invisible family members?

“I’m heading up first.”

Dr. Mo was the first to finish eating and leave. He was still curious about what meeting Chen Jing wanted him to attend.

“We’ll also go arrange our plans and find out if the statute drafting meeting will still be held as scheduled.”

The lawyers also finished eating and left once again assuring Lu Xin they would definitely help him secure the Heroism Medal.

Lu Xin quickly saved their phone numbers carefully noting down their names.

He felt an intangible admiration for these lawyers.

After Li Gang and the personnel from Qinggang’s Central City office also left Lu Xin slowly enjoyed his steak while contemplating his own matters. The Team Leader was really thoughtful giving him a day off. But he didn’t have anything else to do. He wanted to help Gecko with the documents but his friend Gecko was very loyal considering he was too tired and refused.

So what should he do with this day?

He mentally reviewed his entire journey from Qinggang to Central City and suddenly realized an important problem.

“Where is that convoy now?”

Lu Xin looked at Gecko.

The preoccupied Gecko didn’t even react answering casually, “What convoy?”

“The one that escorted us out of the city…”

Lu Xin quickly explained, “The leader the one with the particularly nice figure.”

“Oh oh.”

Gecko understood, “Probably left long ago right? Who knows?”

“Ah this…”

Lu Xin was dumbfounded, “You didn’t come back with them?”

Gecko was surprised, “Why would we come back together? Colonel Chen just arranged for them to escort us out of the city right? Didn’t even say what we were going to do. We split up once we arrived. Maybe they’ve returned to the city by now or maybe they went somewhere else along the way who knows…”

“This is bad…”

Lu Xin started to panic. He hadn’t collected the money for his half-truckload of goods yet.

What should he do?

Lu Xin forced himself to calm down considering things while eating his charcoal-grilled veal chop.

Perhaps there was still a chance.

The convoy had only been in Central City for a few days. They first needed to sell the goods obtained from scavenging then purchase a batch of goods from Central City to take back and sell. Plus with Gao Ting involved in this incident Central City’s Special Cleaning Department would definitely need her to stay longer.

Thinking this way they were likely still in Central City.

But after that incident out of caution they definitely wouldn’t return to the previous motel.

So if he wanted to find them.

Lu Xin suddenly thought of the communicator in his backpack.

Doctor An had said that Undercover Units are the best in the world at finding people.

And it seemed after being invited to join that club he had gained some authority to command the Undercover Units.

…

He took out the black communicator. After powering it on a strange blue light flashed gently and the screen stabilized.

Three icons appeared on it.

Below them were names: “Database” “Club” “Undercover Units”.

“Database” was obvious.

This should allow Lu Xin to promptly search and view confidential materials on special pollution and the latest intelligence provided by the Research Institute.

As for the Club presumably that was the high-level talent exchange place Doctor An mentioned.

That wasn’t important now.

Lu Xin directly tapped the third application first.

After entering a new page popped up with only a single blue glowing button on it.

“Summon Undercover Unit”

…

“Can I just summon directly?”

Lu Xin slowly ate his small steak considering.

This authority to command the Undercover Units was given to him by the Research Institute so it was justified for him to ask them to do things.

Thus he steeled himself and pressed the button directly.

The communicator in his hand trembled slightly as if some signal had been transmitted.

Lu Xin immediately looked up scanning his surroundings.

Gecko had already left and he had finished his second serving of egg fried rice. He was alone in the private room.

He quietly looked towards the doorway but there was no disturbance.

Just as Lu Xin was wondering what kind of image the member of the Undercover Unit organization reputed to be directly under the Research Institute the most mysterious in the world and capable of uncovering any secret would appear as he suddenly noticed the lights in the room flickering erratically. The surrounding air also showed faint distortions.

A strange atmosphere suddenly put Lu Xin on alert.

Raising his head abruptly he suddenly saw something appear on the ceiling.

A black small body large eyes glinting coldly. On its head it wore a black top hat.

And the distinct fluctuations of mental radiation.

“A Mental Monster?”

Lu Xin frowned his expression darkening.

He hadn’t expected to encounter a Mental Monster so easily in this high-end hotel in Central City.

“Sister…”

He subconsciously called out, “Capture it!”