Chapter 140

In an emergency crisis, no matter how the public relations personnel of the Investigation Bureau clarify and explain, in the eyes of the public, it is called sophistry and they refuse to accept the Investigation Bureau's statement.

"I knew it. How could such an organization be so kind? They let investigators risk their lives to save the world, only to harbor something evil! How sinister!

[Y/N! I used to like Chen Xin so much, but I didn't expect he'd become such a jerk! I didn't expect to be deceived for so long 555, he's such a liar! Just like the FBI, he's in cahoots with them.]

[Thanks to the reporter! If the investigation bureau hadn't been exposed today, we, the public, would still be in the dark!]

[This evil creature must not die peacefully! We demand the Bureau of Investigation give the public an explanation!]

Online comments were rampant, with some deliberately fanning the flames. Public opinion was soon incited, and the next morning, the investigation bureau was blocked by citizens and news media.

The director stood behind the curtains, glanced at the crowd through the gap, and sighed anxiously.

An emergency meeting was immediately held and the directors of each branch arrived at the meeting room as scheduled.

The director rested his hands on the long table and looked at everyone: "Do you have any good suggestions?"

Kikuno leaned back, pulled the corner of his mouth and said, "What good solution can we have? Find someone to suppress the heat~"

The director shook his head helplessly: “I’m not talking about public opinion, I mean Shen Xin and Song Yue, how to deal with them?”

Upon hearing this, Kikuno sat up straight and asked, "Director, are you planning to attack one of your own people?"

The conference room suddenly became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

"Kikuye, this matter is not as simple as you think." The director rubbed his eyebrows, feeling very anxious.

"I think you're overthinking it, Director." Ju Ye raised his voice and snorted coldly, "Someone is deliberately stirring up trouble. What we need to do is not to step into the enemy's trap and do something to Shen Xin and Song Yue, but to let the outside world know that they have no ill intentions."

After saying that, she gave Du Jinjie in the corner a look of disgust. This guy always made her feel uncomfortable. She always felt that what happened to Shen Xin and Song Yue was related to him.

Shen Xin's boss Gao Qiyi also spoke up and said, "Director, Shen Xin is Bai Ye and Shen Yu's only child. Don't forget, we promised them both that we must take good care of Shen Xin."

Takasaki Ichi is older, has a high seniority, and has experience. Now he brings out the important investigators of the previous generation to put pressure on the director, and cold sweats suddenly appear on his back.

Ran Yan's boss, the good-natured Bai Zejian, nodded in agreement: "Director, it's not that we don't support you, but you see, Chen Xin is such a good kid. He has been working hard for the Investigation Bureau for so many years. The achievements of the Investigation Bureau today are inseparable from Chen Xin's efforts. We can't bury a great hero just because something goes wrong? Don't you think that would be inappropriate~"

Even the peacemaker stood up to express his attitude. The director was in a dilemma for a while. Could he just leave Shen Xin and Song Yue alone? The public would be in an uproar.

The director felt embarrassed when he didn't hear the answer he wanted, but he refused to give up. His eyes lingered on the branch director who hadn't spoken yet, hoping that the rest of them would say something.

Du Jinjie felt the time was almost right, and raised the corner of his mouth smugly. "Director, I think Shen Xin and Song Yue should be dealt with immediately. They knew about the incident but didn't report it, which violated the rules and regulations. They also caused serious panic among the crowd at the reception. Some guests are currently receiving psychological treatment in the hospital. If we leave them alone, they will definitely pose a huge threat to the Investigation Bureau in the future."

Watari Jinjie kept complaining about the punishment and violation, fearing that the director would let them go.

Kikuno was furious when he heard this and slammed the table and stood up: "Watari Jinjie! Are you even a human being? Song Yue is your subordinate, how can you say such things?"

The atmosphere was about to explode, and Shirazawa Ken quickly grabbed her and said, "Kikuno..."

Watari Jinjie, however, showed no fear. Instead, his smile became even more sinister. He grinned and chuckled, "Ms. Kikuno, that's quite interesting. How can I say anything about my subordinates? Don't you all follow the rules? Or do you mean that as long as they're under Ms. Kikuno's command, you can ignore the bureau's rules and give the green light to the investigators below?"

The meaning of his words couldn't be clearer.

——Kikuye gave Yuan Ling special treatment, making his time in jail feel like a vacation.

All the branch chiefs knew about this, but it was difficult to say it openly. In addition, Kikuno had a bad temper and was not to be messed with, so everyone turned a blind eye and pretended not to know anything.

But they pretended not to know, but Watari Jinjie insisted on making things clear.

This made Kikuno explode immediately, and he picked up the chair behind him and was about to smash it on his face!

"Kikuno!!"

The director interrupted her with an order: "Don't be so presumptuous!"

Kikuye stared at the director for a long while and sneered, "Director, I'm going to say this now. I hope you will carefully consider Shen Xin's matter and not fall into the trap of some villains, otherwise you will end up losing more than you gain."

The bench in her hand was thrown to the ground with a clang, Kikuno shook her long hair, and left without any reluctance in her high heels.

Shirasawa Ken hurriedly tried to smooth things over with a smile, saying that Kikuno was ignorant and used to being unruly, and hoped that the director would be magnanimous and not take it to heart.

Yan Zhuo's superior, the director of the Fifth Bureau, also spoke up and interceded for Kikuno.

The situation was now obvious, and the director couldn't pretend to be blind even if he wanted to.

Most people still stand on Shen Xin's side. Only Du Jinjie and several other branch directors hope that he will act impartially and eliminate the disaster for the citizens.

The meeting ended without any results.

On the top floor of the tower, at the door of the prison cell where Song Yue and Shen Xin were temporarily imprisoned.

Gao Qiyi stood in front of the glass and sent a message to Shen Xin: "Don't worry, the two of you. The director can't make the decision on this matter alone. He must take into account your special status and the opinions of other branch directors. Wait a few more days, and the director will let you out."

Shen Xin looked at the person in front of him gratefully: "Thank you, Master~"

He would only call others like this in private.

Gao Qi waved his hand and said, "Alright, why are you being so polite to me? I've watched you grow up, how can I not be worried? Let's go."

As soon as Gao Qi left, Shirazawa Ken, Ran Yan and Yuan Ling came to visit.

The general meaning was similar to Takasaki Ichi's, both of which told them not to worry and not to worry about what the director would do to them.

After seeing the three off, Song Yue shook his head and sighed, "Having good relationships is powerful! Even when you're in prison, there are still people who care about you."

Chen Xin's face suddenly turned red: "...Don't think of Ran Yan and Yuan Ling in the wrong way, they don't mean that."

Song Yue raised an eyebrow: "Huh? I didn't even mention anyone, but someone confessed~" He has something to hide~

Ana Shen hesitated for a long time, not knowing how to explain, so he simply turned his back and didn't "look" at her.

Song Yue laughed heartily for a long time before crawling over and patting the glass wall: "Okay, I was just kidding you, why are you taking it so seriously?"

Ran Yan and Yuan Ling regarded her as a true friend, and Chen Xin really didn't have that kind of intention towards them. Song Yue wanted to tease him on purpose, but who knew he would get angry.

Shen Xin: “I don’t like this joke.”

Song Yue: "Yes, yes, yes."

Ana Shen: “You clearly know who I like.”

Song Yue: "Yes, yes, yes."

Shen Xin turned around angrily: "What is it? Tell me, who is it?"

Song Yue looked up at the sky: "...Isn't this right in front of you..."

Finally hearing a satisfactory answer, Ana Shen was overjoyed and couldn't help but raise the corners of his pretty mouth.

The change happens in a moment.

When everyone was expecting the director to release the person, they suddenly received a death sentence.

Kikuno's eyes widened, unable to believe that the director could be so cruel.

She first went to argue with the director, turning the office building upside down, and then angrily kicked open the door of Watari Jinjie's office.

"Wa Jinjie, get out of here!"

She grabbed Watari Jinsuke's collar with a murderous look in her eyes.

Watari Jinsuke was still smiling, not a trace of panic on his face: "Hey, Miss Kikuno, did you eat a cannon so early in the morning? You're so impatient."

Ju Ye: "Don't fucking pretend with me! The director changed his mind, were you behind it? I tell you, if anything happens to Shen Xin and Song Yue, I'll slice you into hot pot!"

After saying this, without waiting for the other party's reply, he left at the speed of wind, ready to find other people for an urgent discussion.

However, after Kikuno caused a big disturbance in the office building, the director simply avoided him and left unanswered even though Shirazawa Ken, Ran Yan, Yuan Ling and others took turns asking to see him.

Only Takasaki Ichi, who had the most seniority, was allowed in.

Everyone's expectations rested on Takasaki Kazuto.

“Mr. Gao, you are Shen Xin’s teacher and his elder. You must rescue Shen Xin!”

"Now you are the only one who has this opportunity. We are waiting for your good news!"

Time passed minute by minute, and two hours had passed since Takasaki entered the director's office.

This negotiation between life and death made the people outside the door nervous and anxious.

Another hour later, the office door slowly opened.

Everyone rushed forward, full of anticipation.

Ran Yan: "Mr. Gao, how is the negotiation going?"

Yuan Ling: "Teacher Gao Qiyi, what's the result? Did the director change his mind?"

Everyone was chattering, but the next second, they stopped talking after seeing Takaki's sad look.

What's going on...

Could it be that even Takasaki Ichi couldn't convince the director?

Is the director crazy?! Even if Shen Xin lost his mind, he didn't attack anyone that day! And anyone with a discerning eye can see that Shen Xin has a strong willpower. Even when he fell, he was still trying to control himself!

Why can't you give him and Song Yue a chance? !

Everyone stopped and wondered why it ended like this.

Until Takasaki opened his mouth slowly, his voice was like rusty metal, dry and hoarse.

"This time, the pressure from public opinion is truly immense. The government, in particular, is demanding that the Bureau not tolerate any...intelligible incidents. The government issued a redacted directive to the Bureau last night, and we...can't resist..."

As soon as Gao Qi finished speaking, he suddenly choked on a mouthful of blood.

Man fainted on the ground.