Chapter 028: University of Michigan Investigation Team
In the banquet hall, all the men who had more or less contact with Rong Le were here.
The boss was as lazy as ever, sitting in a chair and drinking slowly. He was dressed quite neatly today, wearing a white shirt and a slim vest, which perfectly wrapped up his muscular body. There were even many people around who were secretly looking at him.
Hei Ze stood in the corner, his presence was not strong, so Rong Le didn't notice him at first. He probably had been here for a while. Fortunately, Thor probably didn't see him either, otherwise he would definitely be furious.
Compared to others, Harry is simply the center of attention in the crowd.
The gorgeous banquet hall, the fragrant air, the beautiful music, the gorgeous clothes and the champagne, the gentleman was at ease in such an occasion, surrounded by many gorgeously dressed ladies.
He smiled appropriately, as if he noticed Rong Le's gaze, and tilted his head slightly to look at him. Then he blinked and gave Rong Le a very elegant smile.
“…”
Rong Le looked away.
It wouldn't be easy to ask them for information.
These guys don't seem to have anything to do with the church, but they always show up at such occasions, obviously with some purpose.
He glanced across the banquet hall and saw several plainclothes officers, including Cohen.
It should be a routine mission, and the plainclothes officers were very quiet.
Rong Le glanced around but didn't see any sign of Baiyue.
...Really, they haven't come back yet?
He let his mind wander aimlessly, thinking.
Being alone is boring.
…
A terrified scream suddenly rang out from an unknown source, then suddenly disappeared halfway through, as if someone had suppressed the source of the sound in the first place.
The people in the hall looked at each other.
"That sound just now was..."
"...Could this be a homicide?"
The guests discussed in low voices in astonishment, but for a moment there was no other sound.
Just when everyone was still confused and dazed, the handsome bishop who had disappeared for a while came out from behind the door, followed by Shijin with a faint smile.
Fairlight said apologetically, "I'm sorry to disturb you all."
"A daring madman, with his twisted obsession with reverence for the gods, actually attempted to attack believers and desecrate the church."
Shijin: "Don't worry, we will handle it properly."
After the explanation, the atmosphere gradually became lively again.
Some people rarely saw the bishop, so they hurried forward to talk to him. Fairlight said something lightly, and those people felt excited and satisfied as if they had received a great honor.
Rong Le was too lazy to watch this farce. He lowered his eyes nonchalantly and heard someone talking next to him:
"It's just a car overturn, you're just pretending."
"If you're unhappy, you can expose him."
Rong Le turned around and found that these sober words came from Harry and the boss.
Seeing him looking at him, Harry smiled and waved, motioning him to come over as if calling a kitten.
Rong Le simply ignored him. He found a chair in the corner and sat down, enjoying the rare quietness alone.
He felt lazy and slumped in his chair with his eyes closed.
He now not only has the main quest, but also has updated new character quests due to the current progress.
[Role Mission: 6, find out the truth behind the Bai Tutu incident and find the real murderer.]
Rong Le was feeling a little tired. The intense schedule of the past few days and the irregular routine of leaving home early and returning late had made his body a little tired, not to mention the hallucinations and mumblings that often tormented him.
The soft music and the whispered conversations between people gradually became blurred. Rong Le immersed herself in the rare quietness at the moment, allowing herself to sink into a hazy sleep.
The chair was so wide that he could almost curl up in it.
The detective, who is always cunning and vigilant, suddenly relaxed and fell asleep, like a cat that is rarely quiet because of loneliness. His proud and lonely posture is impossible not to move people's heart.
This rare contrast is enough to attract even the most hard-hearted people.
Many eyes were cast at him obscurely, but his previous interaction with Fairlight was like a barrier. No matter how unwilling he was, he could only suppress the turmoil in his heart.
The gentleman in a yellow-brown suit looked meaningfully at Fairlight not far away, his eyes gradually filled with interest.
"I've never heard of such a cold-blooded bishop being so gentle. Has God's will really not burned his brain?"
Only they know the true face of Fairlight behind the gentle mask.
The boss glanced at him calmly: "Fairlight will not allow himself to lose control."
Harry: "But when you look at him like this, is he really the same as before?"
He smiled and predicted: "I think he will lose."
Not long after, a group of uninvited guests suddenly entered the banquet hall, ending the relaxed and happy atmosphere of the banquet.
The neatly-organized team was like a black blade, dividing the people at the banquet into two halves like Moses parting the sea. The sharp and dangerous aura made people involuntarily restrain their voices for fear of disturbing them.
"Oh my God, who are they?"
Someone whispered.
The footsteps came from far away, and every step seemed to step on his heart, until he reached his side.
There was silence until then.
Rong Le seemed to sense something and slowly opened her eyes.
The gorgeous chandelier on the ceiling was dim and dazzling. He blinked, and the light pierced his emerald eyes, making them look a little watery. He blinked, and then his vision gradually became clear.
The familiar yet unfamiliar boy stood in front of him, as if it were a real yet illusory dream.
Rong Le: "You're here."
The voice was full of pure joy, which made Tina stunned on the spot.
Tina replied: "...Yes, I am here."
His heart was beating fast. During those cold and dark years when he was alone, he had thought countless times about how he would react when he appeared in front of Rong Le again.
Rong Le is good at destroying a person's self-esteem. He had already prepared himself, but he didn't expect Rong Le to smile at him.
It was as if it was the young man, not much older than him, who picked him up from a shabby neighborhood and took him home to take good care of him during that relatively peaceful and warm time in the past.
He will take him to enjoy the rain together on rainy nights, and will also take him to a broader and brighter future. He will teach him patiently and be full of hope for him.
But Tina rarely received such treatment later.
He had a more calm expression, probably because he could not meet Rong Le's expectations, so he was abandoned and could only carefully cherish the warm moments like a stray dog.
He worked hard to train himself, hoping to prove to Rong Le that he was good enough and could meet the standards he expected.
And then…get back into his good graces.
Rong Le woke up completely.
His eyes swept over the group of people behind him, lingered on Thor and Baiyue for a moment, and then fell on Tina's face.
From the first moment he saw him, he knew who he was.
"What an unexpected way to make an appearance."
He said in a soft tone.
As soon as he opened his mouth, Tina instantly returned to reality from her memories.
"Long time no see, teacher."
The young man in the black windbreaker said calmly, "I'm sure you expected to see me here."
"It's really not surprising. You will definitely follow me, just like before, little Nana."
Tina: "...It's Tina, not Xiao Nana!"
"And..." He looked at the strange men around Rong Le who appeared out of nowhere with cold eyes:
"Who are these people? Ever since they left me, have they been the ones occupying your attention?"
...Wait, is this a fight for favor?
He was very imposing at the beginning, and was cold when talking to others. His appearance was ordinary, but the oppressive feeling in his eyes was tangible.
Thor's pupils dilated. He could never have imagined that such a cool guy would become like this after seeing Mr. Rong Le.
Is this really the relationship between a disciple and a teacher? !
Because of Tina's shocking speech, everyone's attention was focused here.
The barrage is brushing quickly:
"There's actually such a melodramatic plot in the City of Mist?!"
"Why does the leading brother look so deeply in love, while Rong Le is deeply trapped in the Shura field?"
"This must be the Mida Investigation Team, right? Rong Le, a senior disciple of this status, certainly seems to be up to no good."
"He seemed to be in a bad mood. I thought he was just a living background, but I didn't expect him to actually show up!"
"Based on how jealous this senior disciple is, I feel like there's going to be a good show next..."
“…”
Tina said angrily, "You would rather come here with Mr. Baiyue than see me. Am I not even as important as him?"
"When you first brought me home... you clearly said you loved me the most!"
Everyone gasped.
The originally cold banquet hall completely lost its original atmosphere and seamlessly connected to the emotional channel.
Everyone became a spectator, watching the cool guy who suddenly appeared and traveled thousands of miles to pursue love, and the detective's big, bloody love triangle failure scene.
This is much more interesting than a banquet!
Rong Le was also having a headache at the moment. He was a little doubtful whether this was the Tina in his memory.
Tina was obviously very well-behaved when he first picked her up. Even if she was aggressive, it was just like a cat panting fiercely. He didn't expect that when she grew up, she would show an incurable stubbornness that gave him a headache.
What's going on in his head? Is puberty approaching?
After hearing what Tina said, he seemed like a scumbag who abducted a minor and then abandoned her.
Although he is indeed generous with his sweet words, how could he target a little brat? There are so many beautiful women who are good at speaking, aren't they all attractive?
Rong Le felt that she needed to explain.
"Calm down, Tina. You were still young at that time. I was only doing the necessary comforting measures for a cub. After all, I am your guardian."
Tina: "Then what's going on with this guy?"
He pointed at Thor and said, "Why can he stay with you? I'm obviously stronger than him! Is it because of his face?!"
Thor, who was dragged into this bloody Shura scene, said: "Hey hey hey?!"
"That's enough." Rong Le's tone became slightly stern. Chenggong saw Tina shut up instantly, and he said, "You're overthinking it. I need companions, and I prefer mature adults to children. Don't let your imagination run wild."
Tina: “…I understand.”
His eyes were full of forbearance: "I won't give up. One day I will become stronger and become the one you like best."
Why is this child so stubborn!
Rong Le took a deep breath and no longer wanted to look at the expressions of the people around her.
He felt that he might not have explained it clearly.
Perhaps having heard Rong Le's thoughts, Shi Jin stood up and said gently, "Mr. Rong Le, why don't you let them rest first and talk about it later."
Tina said coldly: "Who are you?"
Before Shijin could reply, Fairlight suddenly stood up and flashed an amused smile to everyone, "Is this your worthless disciple? Seeing him today, he's exactly as you described."
Why are you causing trouble?!
Fairlight stood behind the chair, leaning forward slightly, his long black hair falling down, and the wide bishop's robe almost completely covering the young man.
He tilted his head slightly, getting very close to Rong Le, his light grey eyes slanting slightly, with a hint of mockery in his coldness.
As expected, Tina's expression darkened: "...How courageous!"
He lowered his head slightly, and an invisible aura gradually emanated. He held the hilt of the knife with one hand, and looked at him with dark eyes, his aura very dangerous.
Those who are familiar with Tina know that he is already in a manic mood at this time.
The investigators were a little panicked. If the captain was really angry, there would be no other way except to let him make a big fuss.
They were new here, and fighting wasn't the best option.
Bai Yang desperately tried to attract Rong Le's attention, and put his hand to his mouth and said silently, "Please persuade the captain quickly!"
Rong Le: “…”
So why was he persecuted so badly?
He gritted his teeth secretly. His excellent observation ability allowed him to clearly see that several familiar faces in the crowd were watching him with interest.
Since you like watching the fun so much, let’s come together.
Rong Le said calmly, "Well, actually it's not just them. I've made a lot of friends in Portland. I love it here."
"..." Thor looked at him in horror.
What are you talking about, Mr. Detective?
Isn’t the current situation chaotic enough?!
Everyone gasped again.
This unexpected drama was simply spectacular. They were originally worried about whether this young man would attack the bishop, but now all their attention was drawn to Rong Le.
Not only the onlookers, but also Tina's attention was diverted, her eyes were fierce and confused.
Seeing that everyone's eyes were focused on her, Rong Le reached out and tapped the crowd several times:
"Harry, are you pretending not to know me now? Have you forgotten what you said to me in your home?"
In the crowd, Harry immediately attracted everyone's attention. He was stunned on the spot and unable to defend himself.
"Boss, we've talked and drank together. Do you remember what you said when you pulled me into the room that night?"
Everyone turned around and looked at the man with a pure and innocent face in shock. The boss's mouth twitched and he couldn't utter a word of defense.
"Kurosawa? Don't pretend you don't know me. Even if you pretend well, I know how you feel about me."
Kurosawa: “…”
Suddenly, everyone was dragged into the situation by Rong Le, and everyone felt very complicated.
At this moment, neither of them won.
In the live broadcast room:
“…”
“…………”
"I didn't expect things to turn out this way."
"Before Tina came, I thought tonight would be a bloody night, but it turned out to be a melodramatic drama."
"I'm dying of laughter. Are you all really the bosses who tortured the players to death? Why don't you have any respect at all?"
"Rongrong, you did a great job! I'm so happy to see these people get humiliated!"
No one knows the joy of barrage.
At this moment, everyone fell into an eerie silence.
Tina's expression gradually froze, with a hint of confusion, because Rong Le's words were too shocking. The hatred that had nowhere to go slowly slipped away, and she no longer had the initial impulse.
“…”
The confused look on his face is heartbreaking.
The University of Michigan investigation team was amazed by Rong Le's amazing actions.
Bai Yang took a deep breath and murmured, "How terrifying! He's worthy of being the man hanging in the Hall of Glory."
That's Tina!
The wild dog that cannot be controlled and trained is now like a puppy that has fallen into the water. Its confused and helpless posture is even a bit pitiful.
Bai Yang sighed, "Senior, I understand now. This is indeed a man worthy of admiration."
Liu Guangye: “…”
His mood was also very complicated.
That's not the kind of worship he's talking about!
Harry responded quickly: "You have no conscience. You drag me into this now. If it's true, I don't mind."
Although his tone was one of condemnation and ridicule, the indescribable intimacy hidden in his words proved that he was not angry.
The boss was speechless and too lazy to make any comments.
Kurosawa smiled, "You smooth-talking brat.
The farce ended abruptly.
After finally comforting Tina, Rong Le politely apologized to Fairlight.
He said that Tina had an impulsive personality and that he would discipline her properly when he returned, and hoped that she would not take the offensive behavior to heart.
Fairlight glanced at Tina and smiled meaningfully: "You are really protective of her. Please don't take it to heart. I won't bother with children."
Tina felt a little unhappy and moved her body.
Rong Le glanced at him, and Tina honestly suppressed her restlessness.
Fairlight: "But since we're in Portland, I have something to say to them."
Rong Le frowned slightly.
Fairlight stood before him. His long, smooth black hair and gray eyes made him look a little cold. When he wasn't smiling, the man's calm face held a hint of inhuman divinity.
A few steps away from him, behind Rong Le stood Baiyue, Thor, and a group of black-clad investigation team members.
Behind him, Shijin stood respectfully, and the crowd watched them quietly from a distance. The gorgeous lights could not cover up the dark night. He looked at them and suddenly remembered a sentence.
That is a lesson that everyone who comes to the University of Michigan must take, and it is a maxim summarized from the experiences of countless investigators.
It is they who go from birth to death, from immaturity to maturity, from rationality to madness, fight against the unknown, and will always remember even in the darkness, which lays the foundation for their final destiny.
“When you stare into the abyss, the abyss also stares into you.”
【You gaze at the extraordinary, and you are extraordinary. 】
"Welcome to Portland."
…
bite!
[Main Quest 1-2: You chose to save this town. As a weak detective, you need brave teammates to fight against the conspiracy of Orianna and others. Completed]
【Number of teammates: 15.】
The main quest will be updated accordingly.
[Main Quests 1-3: Find out the real culprit behind the Polant conspiracy and the truth behind the conspiracy.]
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