Chapter 1418: 1418

Stole two sedan cars in a row… This is probably a crime syndicate . How can one person drive two cars? I can’t help but mutter inwardly .

This is the cultivation I’ve gone through as a fan of courtroom dramas and detective series, as well as me being a loyal reader of crime deduction novels .

Of course, I don’t say it out loud . I believe that people with standard intelligence can come to a similar conclusion .

When the guard on duty calls to confirm my identity, I take out my phone and check the time .

There’s more than enough time… I let out a sigh of relief as I unhurriedly circle around the pond in the middle of the courtyard and enter the building facing the main entrance .

After I run through the possible exchange in my mind, I knock on the door of the target’s office three minutes early .

“Please come in . ” A mellow voice sounds from inside .

“O-Officer Deng…” As soon as I push open the door and enter, I realize that the officer sitting behind the desk is the one who had come to check on my residence permit!

I always imagined that he’s a police officer at the police station, but I never expected him to have an office at the Municipal Public Security Bureau . He even has the room to himself!

“You are?” Officer Deng raises his hand to comb his receding hairline and asks with a puzzled look, “Do we know each other?”

“Last night, you checked on my residence permit and reminded me of a mysterious cult . Later, we met again in Lawson . I even reported a woman suspected to be a member of the cult . ” I begin to suspect that the person in front of me is Officer Deng’s biological brother, but I still give the details .

Officer Deng is enlightened .

“Zhou-Zhou Mingrui, right?

“I’m face-blind, and I don’t have a good memory . It was night, so I couldn’t see clearly . ”

I don’t need you to tell me that your memory isn’t good or how you have face-blindness . I can tell… I politely smile .

“Today, I’m representing the Intis Group to take over the previous project . ”

“Yes, we agreed to meet at four . ” Officer Deng points at the chair opposite his desk .

I immediately approach it and plan on placing the black notebook that I just bought on the table . I will then flip it to the middle—I can’t let Officer Deng notice that I just bought it and have never written on it .

Officer Deng glances at the notebook and frowns slightly .

Following that, he picks up the phone and dials an internal department number .

“Hey, the Intis Group is here . Come over for a meeting . ”

After a simple briefing, he puts down the phone and smiles at me .

“This is an international collaboration project . We can’t decide on our own . Yes, the other party’s representative will be here soon . ”

“I’m aware of that . ” I’ve read the relevant documents in the morning and know what’s going on .

Of course, even if I’m lazy and didn’t read it, I’ll still have given such an answer . I can’t let the partner I’m working with find out that I’m skiving and not doing my job well .

Not long after I sit down, I hear Officer Deng’s office door open .

I stand up politely and look back . I see an old man in a long black robe .

His hair is white, and the wrinkles at the edge of his eyes and mouth are deeply recessed . His dark red eyes appear slightly turbid .

A red moon pendant hangs on his chest . He looks like a priest from a cathedral .

A foreign priest… I nod with a smile, fully displaying my courtesy .

For some reason, I find this old man a little familiar, just like the first time I met Officer Deng .

Strange… Recently, I’ve been feeling sad for some inexplicable reason . Is this the after-effect of the Assassin beverage? I silently inhale and control my emotions .

At that moment, Officer Deng introduces, “Old Neil, an Interpol representative, a clergyman . ”

“Hello, Mr . Neil . ” I quickly greet him .

Old Neil doesn’t speak . He sizes me up and chuckles .

“Lad, have you been troubled by ghosts recently?”

…You can tell? I’m shocked . I don’t know if I should admit it or hide it from a stranger .

“Don’t lie . My eyes are very sharp . ” Old Neil smiles and points at his eyes .

“A little…” I mutter .

“Haha . ” Old Neil immediately laughs . “You’re still too young . You confessed the moment I called you out . Actually, I’m not that sure . Yes, I’m a priest . I have the ability to expel wraiths and shadows . Do you need my help?”

…Is it okay to discuss such feudal superstitions in front of a police officer? I open my mouth, speechless .

Old Neil walks to Officer Deng’s table and very naturally picks up the coffee can on it .

“Don’t worry . I don’t charge much . If you’re still a believer of the Goddess, I can even do it for free . ”

I wasn’t a believer of the Goddess in the past, but I am now! At this moment, my heart is palpitating .

I hesitate for two seconds before sighing .

“But, I’ve already found a helper . ”

“Who is it? There aren’t many people with such abilities . Most of them are cheats . ” Old Neil skillfully brews his coffee and asks casually .

“…Daly, do you know her?” I ask hesitantly .

“Daly… Ah, then that’s fine . ” Old Neil retracts his smile and asks, “Are you the representative of the Intis Group? Let’s begin . ”

At the same time, Officer Deng shakes his head with a smile, looking helpless .

“You know Madam Daly?” I ask .

Old Neil sighs and points at Officer Deng .

“His fiancée . ”

“Oh, oh…” Everyone knows each other! I can’t help but sigh .

This boosts my confidence in Madam Daly .

I stop chatting and begin communicating with Officer Deng and Old Neil about the project, taking note of their requests .

An hour passes .

“Yawn . ” Old Neil stretches his back . “It’s finally over . These old bones of mine really can’t withstand the torment of such meetings . I no longer have the energy . ”

With that said, he stands up and smiles at me and Officer Deng .

“It’s time for me to retire .

“It’s time for me to leave . I’ll go to a faraway village . I’ll grow some flowers, feed the chickens, and play the piano for my wife . I don’t have to worry about things here anymore . ”

Officer Deng stands up as well . As he sends Old Neil out, he smiles and says, “Let’s go together . ”

As I watch them leave, I suddenly feel speechless .