Chapter 1339 - 1339: Streamlined Procedures

In the office, Shi Yong got up and paced back and forth, Zhao Xingfeng also wore a worried expression.

However, Xiao Feng, who should have looked the most troubled, instead wore a calm expression, as if nothing was wrong.

After a long silence, Zhao Xingfeng suggested, "How about... we suppress this issue?"

"How to suppress it?" Shi Yong asked.

"Seal the evidence, and issue a gag order to those who know about this matter, pretend we didn't find fingerprints in the bag..."

Zhao Xingfeng's words initially maintained a normal volume, but as he continued, it grew weaker until the last few words were almost inaudible.

Evidently, he also knew that this suggestion violated protocols and went against his conscience.

Yet, thinking of Xiao Feng's help to him, he still expressed these thoughts.

Shi Yong furrowed his brow, "You're a veteran, you should know what your words imply, where is your stance?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xingfeng felt so ashamed, he lowered his head, wishing he could find a hole to crawl into.

Xiao Feng spoke calmly, "I didn't come here to find you for a backdoor, and I can also provide an alibi.

I believe Bai Huanyu understands that this won't topple me."

"Since it won't topple you, then isn't Bai Huanyu's act like taking off pants to fart?" Zhao Xingfeng wondered.

Xiao Feng slowly shook his head, "Even if he can't kill you, he will disgust you; it's his usual tactic.

Just like the previous 'adoption ceremony' he orchestrated.

Even if it completes smoothly, what actual harm does it do to me?"

Zhao Xingfeng and Shi Yong exchanged a glance, understanding in their eyes.

People need face, trees need bark, utility poles need cement.

Obviously, Bai Huanyu wanted Xiao Feng to suffer a "social death."

After all, being pointed at wherever he goes isn't a nice feeling.

Yet, they weren't aware there was more Xiao Feng hadn't said.

That was, the timing Bai Huanyu chose to act had significant issues...

"You claim you didn't come to me for shortcuts, and have sufficient evidence to prove yourself, so what's your purpose here?" Shi Yong asked.

Xiao Feng candidly replied, "I previously served as an advisor in the bureau, so I'm familiar with the criminal case procedures.

Reputation to me is merely fluff.

However, following these procedures is exceedingly cumbersome for me.

I hope to simplify the procedures as much as possible; if there's anything I need to cooperate with, resolve it over the phone as much as possible. If that's not feasible, undercovers can come to my home."

"You mean, you can't respond to summons anytime?"

"Correct! At least before the end of the year, I don't have much free time."

Shi Yong's face instantly showed difficulty, "According to the rules and ordinances, this might be tough to manage..."

"Tough to manage?" Xiao Feng raised an eyebrow, "Director Shi seems to have forgotten my other identity. Since it's tough to manage, let's consider I wasn't here!"

"Wait!" Shi Yong interrupted, his expression conflicted, finally deciding with a sigh, "I said it might be tough, but not that it's impossible.

Your request, I'll accommodate as much as possible, but I also need an explanation for outsiders."

Xiao Feng paused, then nodded gently, "From now on, I won't show my face."

Finished speaking, he got up to leave.

Shi Yong sighed; his agreement to simplify procedures was not out of fear for the Demon Suppression Action Team.

The Demon Suppression Action Team certainly holds a special status, but they are separate systems from his own. Reporting up is the worst case scenario.

Yet Shi Yong knew, with Xiao Feng's personality, if he embarrassed him this time, Xiao Feng likely wouldn't help him in the future and might even mess with him.

Therefore, aiming for amicable relations, since everyone has moments they need help, he decided to do Xiao Feng a favor.

At this moment, Xiao Feng greeted Zhao Xingfeng and reached for the doorknob.

Before he could grab it, there was a knock at the door.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

Shi Yong adjusted his expression and said, "Come in."

A police officer Xiao Feng didn't recognize entered, saluted Shi Yong, then reported, "Director, we received a security guard report from Jinyue Garden.

Saying..."

"Hmm?" Shi Yong frowned, "Speak straightforwardly."

Upon hearing Jinyue Garden, Xiao Feng paused, waiting for the report.

The officer solemnly stated, "According to the patrolling security guards, around the Jinyue Garden Villa District, there are many people holding DSLR cameras or camcorders.

They're acting crazy, some are laughing hysterically, some are crying their heads off, and others..."

"And what!" Shi Yong couldn't help but slap the table; he hated it when men dilly-dally.

The officer jumped, quickly saying, "Some even have cases of incontinence."

"Alright, I got it, you go busy yourself," Shi Yong waved him off, sending the reporting officer away.

Then, he turned his gaze to Xiao Feng, "What's going on?"

Xiao Feng blinked, baffled, "What do you mean, what's going on?"

"Are you claiming you don't know about the matter at Jinyue Garden?"

"Why should I necessarily know?" Xiao Feng retorted, "Just because I live in Jinyue Garden, must I know every event there?"

This incident he was indeed unaware of.

But, a bit of thought clarified it.

The mastermind behind this act, besides that little girl, probably can't find another in Jinyue Garden.

Excluding Lu Lishuang, if she acted, those people would face more than mere public embarrassment.

"You're still not leaving?" Shi Yong asked with a stern face.

Xiao Feng smiled, "This happening, and you aren't sending people to investigate?"

"What's it to you?"

"Of course it matters, I'm just heading back, might catch a ride."

"..." Shi Yong.

"..." Zhao Xingfeng.

This is the first time someone requested to hitch a police car.

...

Returning to Jinyue Garden, Xiao Feng began crafting a new mask.

Truth be told, even if Shi Yong hadn't mentioned it, he planned to lay low during this period to draw out Devil's Concentration Camp.

He did need to think, however, about what name this new face should have.

As he pondered, Du Qingyue and others walked over.

The young girl stepped forward, lowered her head, clenched her clothes, looking guilty, "Brother Xiao Feng, I'm sorry.

I still couldn't hold back and tormented those people."

"This was my idea," Du Qingyue admitted calmly.

Lu Yao and Jiang Yixin also spoke up, admitting their involvement.

Xiao Feng couldn't help but laugh, "I never meant to blame you guys, why are you so anxious to claim responsibility like you're competing for credit."

For Du Qingyue and others defying his orders, he was somewhat gratified.

Contradictory, sure, but after all, people aren't machines; Xiao Feng needed more than compliant robots with no initiative.

Of course, this truth couldn't be vocalized.

At present, there was still a long way to fully relinquish control.

Moreover, the young girl tended to go wild.

As for Hui Yi and others, strict adherence was necessary!

This isn't double-standards, rather a natural gender difference; using two standards is perfectly reasonable.

At this moment, Xiao Feng noticed the young girl carrying a bag, which piqued his curiosity, "What's that?"

"Oh, this!" the young girl chuckled, "Brother Xiao Feng, since you went to turn yourself in, we thought we'd bring you some clothes."

"..." Xiao Feng.