In fact.
Besides the task of investigating [Sain Mechanical Company], the higher-ups had also issued another order—to form a patrol team specifically to patrol the safety of the Slums.
[Secret Plan: Slum Streets].
The words left behind by Xiao Zhe, that [Sain Mechanical Killer], last night had also drawn the higher-ups' attention.
That was why the higher-ups had specifically ordered the formation of a patrol team to patrol the Slums and prevent [Sain Mechanical Company] or that [Sain Mechanical Killer] from doing anything bad there.
At the same time.
Because of the credit Li Ying had earned through his discovery, he naturally became the person in charge of carrying out both plans.
Perhaps out of selfish motives, Li Ying hoped Wang Zhong could take part in this [Patrol Plan]. That way, as long as Wang Zhong completed the task, he could go from being an external member to a full member.
It had to be said that Li Ying was quite considerate toward Wang Zhong, his subordinate.
Investigation Building, first floor.
Li Ying's office.
"What? Captain, you want Manni and me to patrol the streets of the Slums?"
"For half a month?"
Wang Zhong had been sitting in an office chair drinking bottled water. Upon hearing Captain Li Ying's words, he immediately stood up and said awkwardly, "Captain, patrolling means getting roasted by the sun. How could that possibly be better than sitting in the office answering phones?"
After all, Wang Zhong had already decided to slack off to the bitter end.
Behind the desk.
Smack!
Captain Li Ying slammed his right hand down hard on the desk and stood up as well. Looking displeased, he said to Wang Zhong, "Are you an idiot, kid? As long as you complete this task, I can recommend you for full membership! When that happens, your salary will double, and you'll get full benefits too!"
"You... you only think about slacking off. You're really going to piss me off."
It was obvious that Li Ying was genuinely pained by Wang Zhong's lazy attitude.
"Uh, Captain, don't get mad."
"I just didn't know the benefits of this mission. Now that I do, of course I'll agree..."
"Besides, I still need to get married and buy a house. Naturally, I want to earn more money."
Seeing Li Ying's angry expression, Wang Zhong hurriedly said with a grin, "I knew it. Captain, you're looking out for me."
"You..."
At that moment, Li Ying waved his hand. He seemed as though he wanted to lecture Wang Zhong, but in the end, he did not say anything.
In fact.
Li Ying did not know why he valued Wang Zhong so highly.
Was it because, half a year ago, Wang Zhong had unexpectedly taken a knife for him and spent half a month in the hospital?
Or was it because he got along well with Wang Zhong?
He did not know. Li Ying did not know what exactly was behind it, but he knew very clearly that, from the bottom of his heart, he hoped this young man, Wang Zhong, could live a better life.
Behind the desk.
Wang Zhong sat back down in his chair, blinked, and asked Li Ying curiously, "Captain, when does this patrol mission begin? So I can prepare early."
"The mission starts tomorrow."
"Remember, this mission's code name is [Night Watcher]! Also, each of you will be assigned a [Bionic Patrol Crow] to help record and scout for enemies."
"As for you and Manni, divide it between yourselves. One of you patrols in the morning, and the other patrols at night."
"Oh, and remember this, kid. If anything happens, hide and call us. Don't rashly charge in on your own."
Sitting back in his office chair, Li Ying glanced at Wang Zhong and said pointedly, "Remember, you're only an External Plainclothes Officer. You don't need to risk your life for a few thousand bucks. The ones who really need to risk their lives are us [Psionic Plainclothes Officers]!"
"I know, Captain."
"Then if there's nothing else, I'll head back first."
"Oh, Captain, then I'll go collect a [Bionic Patrol Crow] first..."
Wang Zhong stood up and spoke to Li Ying, but before he could finish, Li Ying interrupted him.
"You can only collect that [Bionic Patrol Crow] one hour before carrying out the mission. So if you've got nothing else to do, get some rest early..."
"The next half month will be the real challenge for you."
"After all, you'll have to endure twelve straight hours of surveillance and patrols..."
Li Ying waved his hand, stopping Wang Zhong from finishing his sentence.
"Yes, sir."
Wang Zhong immediately stood up straight and said seriously to Li Ying, "I'll definitely keep both Manni and myself safe. Don't worry."
Downtown.
A three-story building.
[Sain Mechanical Prosthetics Company (Branch Office)]
At that moment, inside the general manager's office on the third floor.
Crash! Bang!
A series of heavy objects smashing onto the floor rang out from inside the office.
"Tell me! What exactly happened?"
"Why have all three informants our company planted in the bureau lost contact?"
"Tell me!"
Behind the desk, an enormous old man in a brown suit with slicked-back hair clenched a cigar between his teeth and furiously questioned the secretary standing before him.
Hearing that, the male secretary, whose arms had both been replaced with Mechanical Prosthetics, gave a bitter smile and said, "General Manager, I don't know why those planted agents were exposed either, but I have something to report..."
"Speak!"
The fat old man known as the [General Manager] spoke coldly.
"The laboratory sent word that those [Half-demons] seem to be adapting to the anesthetic..."
"Right now, every [Half-demon] has been injected with enough anesthetic to put an elephant under, but they will wake up in ten hours at most. And the anesthetic's effects will only grow weaker and weaker..."
"The laboratory is asking when we can begin deploying those [Half-demons]."
"Given the physiques of those [Half-demons], the laboratory can keep them sedated for four days at most... After four days, every anesthetic on the market will lose its effect on them..."
"And if we use special anesthetics, it will damage the demon bloodline of these [Half-demons]..."
Standing before the desk, the male secretary cautiously glanced at his general manager and rapidly gave his report.
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