Lord of the Stars
Chapter 2667

Playing Hooky (Part 2)

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Bai Tiancong's heart skipped a beat, alarms blaring in his head. But he could hardly tell Tai Yu to shut up, so he feigned ignorance and asked curiously,

"Brother, weren't you in the 'Deep Blue World'? You just accomplished something huge there."

"I acted willfully and made a fool of myself before the Commissioner. I'll make a dedicated report on that matter later. This time, let's discuss this new discovery."

"...Go on."

Tai Yu said, "I came to the Island Branch Bureau specifically to keep an eye on Tabler. The experts assigned by Headquarters are highly professional, but their tests showed that Tabler had been on drugs before. The records of his exchanges during this period may not be admissible..."

Bai Tiancong knew this could not possibly be the "new discovery," so he laughed it off. "Well, once he's opened his mouth, the rest will surely come more easily."

Tai Yu smiled. "You're right, Commissioner. Even if it cannot be used in legal proceedings, he has said quite a lot, both relevant and irrelevant. His condition itself also reveals certain information. I think we should communicate in a timely manner."

Communicate, communicate—communicate my ass!

The very word "communicate" made Bai Tiancong's heart burn. Ever since he had met Tai Yu, not a single "communication" had turned out as he expected, let alone left him with the upper hand or any benefit. It was truly no fun at all.

There were only two possibilities:

Either Tai Yu was still a green kid, not a mature member of society at all;

Or Tai Yu had never regarded Bai Tiancong's side as equal members of society.

Which possibility should he choose?

Whenever this happened, Bai Tiancong hated how rational he was. He could not even manage to comfort himself.

Tai Yu did not

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