What the hell!
Was this something an induction officer like you got to decide?
Instructor Pu Rong instinctively tried to stop her. "Meng Wan, you were just transferred here..."
But halfway through, he suddenly stopped. He realized that Meng Wan's handling of the matter was clearly meant to smooth things over. Why was he interrupting?
Tang Li let out an unfamiliar whistle and was about to speak again when he received a call as well.
The caller was He Xiang, who had also gotten word of what had happened. He came straight to the point and asked for the details.
After listening to Tang Li's brief account, the other end fell silent for a moment. Whether He Xiang was thinking it over or seeking instructions, he eventually lowered his voice. "Director Tang, let's leave it at that. Du Shicai was, after all, Kang Xingquan's chief adviser. They died one after another, and both deaths were directly connected to the Black Sun Sect. The repercussions are very bad... You understand. At this level, it wouldn't be good for the High-Energy Center to get deeply involved."
Tang Li put on airs instead, merely giving an "Mm" without stating his position.
A few seconds later, He Xiang said, "How about this? I have a suggestion. The dead deserve respect. Director Tang, accompany your sister and escort the body home. The Great District Center can provide a private plane to transport you. As for Director Du, he should be from East 726. We'll also have the district center offer active assistance and make sure everything is handled properly. It'll save you a lot of trouble, Director Tang, and let you return to work sooner."
After the call ended, Tang Li shrugged at Meng Wan. "Feels like they're sick of me."
Clearly, Zou Ming had