Chapter 810 Chapter 5: The Wolf and the Doctor
"Please, please..."
Is this Ms. Sasha Veronia?
The woman on the other end of the phone had a nice voice.
This was Sasha's first feeling.
"Yes! I, I am Sasha, Sasha, Veronia... I, I am a living being..."
[There's no need to say this over the phone. Hello, Ms. Sasha. My name is Lin Ze, and I'm the Deputy Director of the Huaxia Special Management Bureau.]
Deputy Director, that must be a big shot.
Can I contact such a big shot?
Hearing Sasha's silence, Lin Ze asked again.
[Sasha, are you still there? ]
"Yes! I'm sorry... I, I'm here!"
Welcome to China, Ms. Sasha, but unfortunately, I have to tell you that the Special Management Bureau cannot accommodate you. Your situation is too special. I hope you can understand.
"......Huh?" Sasha was stunned, although she had thought about this situation.
But the feeling of coming here with hope and having that hope shattered in an instant was really a blow to her.
"I...I will obey...orders. I can fight. I..."
"It's peacetime now, Ms. Sasha. We don't need killing weapons."
"......I......"
I am not a weapon.
But she couldn't say this, after all, her hands were indeed stained with blood.
"I...Okay, I'll...go back as soon as possible, I..."
"Do you still have money to buy a return boat ticket?" Lin Ze asked with a smile.
"I..." Sasha was a little anxious. She was indeed penniless. She began to think about what she had that could be sold.
Inside the box were only some worn-out clothes and a stack of completely useless discharge certificates issued by the U.S. military.
But this certificate has no official stamp and is just a piece of waste paper.
They had gotten rid of the troublesome creature with $250 and a uniform, and now she had to figure out how to leave this new country that didn't welcome her.
[Puff]
The person on the other end of the phone suddenly laughed.
[I'm really sorry, Ms. Sasha. I was just teasing you. Please forgive me. I don't have much work here right now, so I'm a bit too free. So... uh... are you crying?]
Sasha wiped her tears with her hands and suppressed her sobs.
"No, I, I didn't... You, you just said... Tease me...?"
"It's true that the Special Management Bureau cannot contain living creatures... well, it can't contain retired soldiers like you, because the subsequent agreement in Mendarosa has clearly stipulated that no official Special Management Bureau can have special soldiers."
"Then I..."
[But I've already arranged it for you. Do you have a cell phone?]
“No, no…”
[Then take a note. I'll tell you an address. Go find him and he'll take care of everything for you and help you find a job.]
"Okay! Write it down! I'll be there right away!"
The girl's speech became increasingly incoherent as she became more and more excited.
After hanging up the phone, Lin Ze stretched.
I have to say, I thought the General Administration would be very busy.
but......
"So boring."
Lin Ze picked up the coffee cup, stirred the liquid in it with a spoon, and sighed.
"Give me some work..."
...
...
A secluded street beside the port seems to be a corner forgotten by the world. It is seldom visited by people. Only the sea breeze with a salty and humid smell blows through this lonely street from time to time.
Most of the buildings on both sides of the street are old, and the mottled walls and faded signs tell the traces of time.
A small private clinic that looks a bit shabby stands out here.
A young girl stood alone. Her figure seemed particularly lonely under the dim streetlight, like a lost bird, not knowing where to go.
Her eyes kept moving between the clinic's doorplate and her military uniform, as if she was making some difficult decision.
The military uniform was originally straight and neat, but after several sudden heavy rains, it now looks a little wrinkled and messy.
Traces of rain left mottled water stains on her clothes, and although she tried her best to tidy them up, the damp smell still lingered.
The girl's brows were furrowed, and her hands were unconsciously stroking the corners of her clothes, as if looking for a little comfort.
As time passed, the girl's hesitation and anxiety increased.
Finally, she mustered up the courage, stepped forward, and gently knocked on the door of the clinic.
Her heartbeat accelerated at this moment, as if she could hear the sound of her own heartbeat echoing in the empty streets.
However, just as she was preparing to face an unknown fate, the girl suddenly froze.
Her keen sense of smell picked up a bad smell.
So she raised her hand and smelled her sleeve again. The smell of water stains that had not completely dried made her feel uneasy.
A trace of panic flashed across the girl's face. She wanted to turn around and run away, but she was completely unprepared.
Just then, there was a rustling sound from inside the clinic door, breaking the tranquility of the evening.
Then came the sound of footsteps descending the stairs, heavy and slow, as if each step carried a heavy burden.
The door slowly opened, and a man's face with dark circles under his eyes and messy black hair appeared in front of the girl.
He looked to be in his thirties, with a look of fatigue and helplessness in his eyes. It was obvious that the sudden knock on the door had disturbed his rest.
"I'm sorry, today is a holiday and the clinic is closed. If you're not feeling well, you can go to the public hospital next to the central square."
The man rubbed his neck while looking at the girl in front of him.
There was a hint of hoarseness in his voice, and it was obvious that he hadn't had a good rest for a long time.
At this moment, Sasha was in a position where she wanted to turn around and run away.
The man frowned slightly.
"Is this some kind of Halloween joke, miss? Are you playing the ring the doorbell and run away game?"
"No! No! I, I, I'm not here to play a prank..."
There was no other choice, so Sasha stood up straight and faced the man.
Finally, the man also discovered that there was something different about the girl.
His gaze gradually moved down from the girl's face, finally settling on her military uniform.
It was a well-cut and well-designed military uniform. Although it was wet by the rain, its extraordinary texture and details could still be seen.
However, he soon realized that this was not the Chinese military uniform he was familiar with.
The distinctive epaulettes, insignia, and decorations clearly belonged to another country, perhaps even another continent.
"...Soldier? No, this isn't a Chinese military uniform either."
There was a hint of surprise and curiosity in the man's voice.
There was a glimmer of inquiry in his eyes, as if he was trying to find more clues from the girl's appearance.
"...Cosplay?"
"Hello."
The girl stuttered a little and it seemed that it was very difficult for her to say a single word.
Although her voice was weak, every word she said seemed carefully considered, as if she was trying to maintain a certain dignity.
Sasha tried her best to stand straight, looking at the man with a firm gaze, as if she was facing an inspection by her superior in the army.
"You...good." The man scratched his head: "I didn't get into any trouble, did I?"
The man looked to be in his thirties.
He was wearing a black turtleneck sweater that had obviously been worn for many years, with some wear and tear at the collar and cuffs.
He was quite handsome, with deep eyes and a straight nose as his distinctive features, but because he didn't take care of his appearance, his hair was messy, like straw blown by the wind.
The stubble on his face also looked a bit casual, and it was obvious that he didn't spend too much time on his appearance.
"Are you here pretending to be a soldier to commit fraud?" the man asked, leaning against the door frame, a hint of suspicion in his eyes.
"I, I'm not! Not a liar! This...this!"
The girl clumsily took out a string of nameplates from her pocket. They were identity cards that only soldiers had.
She showed the man one side of the nameplate, which reflected a faint glow in the dim light.
The nameplate read "Sasha Veronica, Corporal, 27th Division, 3rd Army," and every word was clearly visible.
This is not only her name and rank, but also her honor and responsibility as a soldier.
"...This thing can be custom-made on Taobao for ten yuan. No, I don't care whether you are a real soldier or not. What do you want from me?"
The man was a little impatient. He didn't understand why the girl didn't just say her name directly but introduced herself in this way.
An awkward atmosphere lingered between the two.
After a long time, Sasha finally remembered something. She opened her mouth to say something while frantically searching for something in her travel bag.
Because the movement was too clumsy, the travel bag finally fell to the ground with a dull "thud".
All the clothes in the bag fell out and scattered all over the floor.
"Yes, I'm sorry..." The girl's voice was trembling and apologetic.
She was so scared that she immediately squatted on the ground and hurriedly packed up the clothes.
Her fingers shuttled through the clothes, and although she tried her best to remain calm, her clumsy movements and inner nervousness made her tidying up seem a little difficult.
The man also squatted down and helped the girl tidy up her clothes.
His movements were much more skillful than Sasha's, and it was obvious that he often had to deal with similar matters in his life.
He found that most of these clothes were quite old, the colors of the fabrics had faded, and some were even worn out.
It was hard to imagine these gray, old clothes appearing on such a delicate-looking girl, which made him feel a little surprised.
His eyes swept over Sasha's face and found that although her features were delicate, there was a trace of imperceptible fatigue and sadness in her eyes.
Her hands were not as delicate as those of other girls, but had some calluses, and it was obvious that her life was not easy.
"Thank you, thank you...you."
Sasha thanked him awkwardly and finally found the envelope.
"this......"
She handed the envelope to the man.
The man opened the letter, looked at it for a few seconds, and frowned.
"I've already left the Special Management Bureau, why should I still be responsible for such a troublesome matter?"
He muttered to himself and pulled out his phone.
"Wait a moment."
The man said something to Sasha and dialed a number.
[Isn’t this Zuo Chi? How come you have time to call me?]
"Director Lin, let's be frank. Couldn't you tell me before you did these things?"
[Can I talk to you now?]
"You really... have always been like this. I'm no longer a member of the Special Management Bureau. I'm... not responsible for these matters now."
[She's not an outlier, right? Now that she's drifting across the ocean to a strange place, can't you take her in?]
"You should ask Li Muhan for this kind of thing. Isn't he the most nosy?"
[Zuo Chi, Li Muhan... He already has a child, and I'm asking him to take care of a homeless girl. Do you think it's appropriate?]
The man named Zuo Chi scratched his head impatiently, then glanced at the girl still standing at the door.
"Hasn't he had enough bad luck in love? What's wrong with one more?"
[So you're unwilling to take over?]
Lin Ze's voice turned cold.
"...What are you planning to do?"
[A large amount of smuggled illegal drugs was found in the Fifth and Seventh Warehouses in Tianhai Port District]
Just this one sentence made Zuo Chi deflated.
He resisted the urge to curse and finally sighed helplessly.
"Okay, Director Lin, you win."
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