Guangzhou-Shenzhen City, the former base of Team 010.

Cao Yuan walked down the stairs slowly. In the living room, Baili Pangpang raised his head and asked with some concern:

"Is Nanaya awake?"

"Not yet." Cao Yuan shook his head. "But it's nothing serious. He's probably just too tired. Jia Lan is in the room with him."

"Okay..." Baili Pangpang sat back on the sofa, lowering his head in a daze.

Zuo Qing looked up at the time, stood up from the sofa, and said:

"Since he hasn't woken up yet, let's forget about it for now. I'll have a good chat with him when I get back from Beijing."

"Are you in such a hurry?" An Qingyu asked in surprise.

"The headquarters is still waiting for me to bring Baili Xin back for trial. Even though Baili Xin is dead now, this matter will not end like this. The crimes committed by Baili Xin still need to be confirmed." Zuo Qing turned his head to look at Miao Su who was sitting alone in the living room in a daze, and continued:

"With Miao Su as a witness, the trial process should go more smoothly. At least he can't escape the charges of 'bribery' and 'murder'."

A few hours ago, when Zuo Qing was investigating the scene, he found Miao Su unconscious in a corner. After waking up, Miao Su told everything about Baili Group and Team 010, becoming one of the key witnesses in this case.

"Miao Su, it's time for us to go." he shouted.

Miao Su, who was staring at the wall full of red wine in a daze, came back to his senses, hummed, and slowly walked out of the living room with his eyes slightly red.

She walked up to Baili Pangpang, hesitated for a moment, looked into his eyes and said, "Don't worry, Xiao Tuming, I will definitely give you justice."

"Sister Miao Su..." Baili Pangpang looked at the haggard face, and a bitter feeling rose in his heart, "Thank you."

"There is one more important thing."

Zuo Qing seemed to remember something and his expression gradually became serious.

"I hope you are prepared..."

"Psychological preparation?" Cao Yuan was puzzled. "Why?"

“Even if the trial of Baili Xin goes smoothly and all his charges are proven, what you have done is still against the principles of the Night’s Watch.” Zuo Qing said solemnly, “Since you are my subordinates, I will do my best to suppress some of the things you have done, such as severely injuring Baili Xin, releasing extremely dangerous evil creatures, and having the audacity to attack me, the Director of the Special Operations Department…”

When he said the last sentence, he glared at Baili Pangpang fiercely, and the latter immediately lowered his head in embarrassment.

"But some things cannot be suppressed. For example, you caused a big disturbance in Baili's house in front of a large number of ordinary people, destroyed the entire floor, and killed twelve forbidden items users. Most importantly, you killed Baili Jing, who was not implicated in this case...

Whether it was the falsification of information or the murder of Baili Tuming, all things were controlled by Baili Xin alone, so Baili Jing did not commit any mistakes legally, he was just an ordinary person.

I know that he deserved to die morally, but not everything can be measured by reason, and you should know this.”

Baili Pangpang and Cao Yuan were speechless.

"So, what kind of punishment will we receive?" An Qingyu spoke slowly.

"Your punishment is not decided by me. It is decided by the headquarters. I can only try my best to reduce it for you... But you'd better be prepared to lose the qualification to become the fifth special team."

When Zuo Qing's voice fell, the entire living room fell into dead silence.

Losing the qualification to join the special team?

Baili Pangpang sat on the sofa with his head down and his hands clenched tightly. A strong sense of self-blame and guilt filled his mind, and his body began to tremble uncontrollably.

A hand rested on his shoulder and patted it gently.

Cao Yuan stood behind the sofa and spoke slowly, "How big is this possibility?"

"Objectively speaking, it is very likely." Zuo Qing sighed, "The so-called reserve team refers to the candidates for the special team who are in the observation period. The key point is the word 'observation'. We will evaluate whether you are qualified to become the fifth special team through your performance during this period. Your character and code of conduct are also one of the important criteria for the assessment.

The special squad is too important to the Night's Watch. If the higher-ups think that your character is not worthy of the title of the special squad, they will naturally disqualify you. After all, no one wants to see a special squad that goes against the principles of the Night's Watch appear. "

Cao Yuan was silent for a moment, took a deep breath, and said, "Okay, we got it."

"Before the final judgment from the headquarters comes out, all your tasks are cancelled. Once the result comes out, I will come back to inform you. During this period, you are forbidden to leave the scope of Guangzhou-Shenzhen City. Do you understand?" Zuo Qing said seriously.

"Understood."

Zuo Qing nodded, turned around and walked out of the villa with Miao Su.

In the quiet living room, Baili Pangpang looked up at Cao Yuan and An Qingyu and said in a hoarse voice: "I'm sorry..."

"There's nothing to be sorry about. You are the victim." Cao Yuan said to comfort him, "Since we drew our swords at the venue, we are ready to give up everything."

"But we have finally come this far..." Baili Pangpang said in a daze, "Becoming a special team is obviously just around the corner..."

"Actually, whether or not to be a member of the special team is not that important to me." Cao Yuan shrugged.

"What about Nanaya? He's going to be the captain of the special team..."

"Do you think he cares?" Cao Yuan interrupted him.

"..." Baili Pangpang hesitated for a moment, "It seems that he really doesn't care about... Naga Lan..."

"Do you think she knows what the Special Squad is?"

"... That Qingyu"

"I think Qiye is more attractive to me." An Qingyu pushed his glasses, "How about you find a chance to knock him out so I can dissect him?"

“…”

A bitter smile appeared on Baili Pangpang's mouth, "You guys are really..."

"Let's not talk about this anymore. You should change your clothes." Cao Yuan patted his shoulder.

"Change clothes?" Baili Pangpang was stunned. "Why change clothes?"

Cao Yuan raised his eyebrows, pointed at the wall clock, and said slowly: "Have you forgotten who is waiting for you today in Guangshen?"

Hearing this, Baili Pangpang froze in place. His mind flashed back to the time when he was sick in Gusu and the promise he made with her...

The memory is so clear, yet so distant, as if it were a lifetime ago.

"I……"

Baili Pangpang lowered his head, and the smooth tiles clearly reflected his face. He stared at himself for a long time and slowly closed his eyes.

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