Chapter 22: Gambling father, early dead mother, helpless precocious boy
"Is the wound on your hand okay?" he asked. Li Ming shook his head, "It's just a layer of skin broken."
Li Ning nodded and continued, "I've examined the body. The injuries and manner of death are completely different from the two bodies found on Red Street. I can conclude that it was done by two people."
Li Ning took a lot of photos from all angles. Li Ming took a look and saw that the man died from a knife wound. The knife was inserted into the back of the head, killing him with one blow. It was steady, accurate and ruthless. It was not an impulsive crime.
"Alas, it's a turbulent time. The review team of the Interstellar Alliance is about to arrive, and yet this kind of thing happens again." Li Ning said disappointedly.
"Review team?" Li Ming couldn't help but ask with some curiosity. He seemed to have seen this news somewhere, but didn't care.
"Yes, we're here to investigate Xingchuang's over-exploitation." Li Ning gritted his teeth as he spoke, "Damn Xingchuang! If it weren't for them, Silver Grey Star, how could we have ended up like this?"
"Blue Star originally planned to build 500 habitable cities here..."
Li Ning muttered a lot, mostly about his dissatisfaction with Xingchuang Company, and the chaos in the outer city was also related to Xingchuang Company.
Just like that, the two of them returned to the City Guard headquarters. It was already close to eleven o'clock, and Yang Peng was not there, saying he was in a meeting.
"Xiao Li, how about you let off some steam tonight?"
Li Ning was organizing the photos taken today for use in the report. He glanced at the middle-aged man next to him who was winking and had a slightly balding head.
"Old Qi, after all this talk, you still don't dare to go." Li Ning glanced at him, and Old Qi curled his lips, "It's boring. It was more fun when you first came."
Then he asked curiously, "By the way, how's that new guy? Did he manage to hold himself back in front of those slutty women from the Rose Club?"
Li Ning paused, a strange look on his face. He finally remembered and asked, "Where did you get the news that Li Ming is a taciturn, cowardly person who was bullied and afraid to go to school?"
Old Qi asked curiously, "That's what Old Diao and the others said. They've seen this guy a few times before. What's wrong?"
"Nothing..." Li Ning shook his head and said nothing.
This group of old hands had teased him many times in the past. When they found out that Li Ming was completely different from what they had imagined, the expressions on their faces would surely be very interesting.
At noon, they went to the City Defense Department cafeteria on the 200th floor to eat.
The food is good, and the city guards are all in very good physical condition, so they naturally consume a lot of nutrients.
"Oh, today's dish is pig meat..." On the plates in front of both of them was a palm-sized piece of lean meat, emitting a fragrant aroma, and some stir-fried vegetables.
"Don't underestimate this piece of meat. It's more expensive than ordinary nutrient solution." Li Ning reminded. Li Ming took a bite and found it juicy. After swallowing it, it was quickly decomposed and the nutrients in it were swallowed by cells.
The benefits of the City Guard Department are pretty good.
Not long after the two of them finished eating, a message came from the smart terminal that Yang Peng was calling them.
They looked at each other, quickly finished their work, and went upstairs. Almost everyone had arrived, and Yang Peng's eyes fell on them.
He seemed uneasy, with his hands folded across his chest, his fingers tapping constantly on his arms.
"Xiao Li, what will happen to Qiangwei in the morning?" Yang Peng asked.
"They are very cooperative." Li Ning replied. Yang Peng nodded. After everyone arrived, he said in a deep voice:
"There might be a big move tomorrow, so I'll leave work early today and do whatever I need to do."
Yang Peng waved his hand and returned to his office without caring about other people's reactions.
Everyone's face changed slightly, and big moves took place!
"I knew this wouldn't be a peaceful time." Li Ning's expression changed, and he sighed, "It must have something to do with those guys who died."
Is it because of the information I provided? Li Ming secretly guessed.
As Li Ning sorted his things, he whispered, "I feel like Captain Yang wants you to gain some merit in the field, and then find an opportunity to transfer you to the logistics department."
"I don't think you'll be asked to perform a mission that's too dangerous this time."
"Generally speaking, is such a big move very dangerous?" Li Ming asked.
"Where do you think the city guards' 23% annual mortality rate comes from?" Li Ning asked quietly, "If the situation were as difficult as it is today, how could anyone die?"
"Our Silver Ash City is not peaceful..."
"Because of Star Creation Company?"
Li Ning sighed, "Did you guess it?"
Li Ming said casually: "If they don't divert the conflict, the conflict will only fall on them."
At first, Li Ming thought that the chaos in Silver Ash City was due to the inaction of the city guards, but now it seems that the city guards are not what he imagined.
Whether in the outer city or the inner city, most of the gray areas have the background of Star Creation Company, and of course there is also the cooperation of the top leaders of Silver Gray City.
Star Creation Company's excessive mining has caused the commercial value of Silver-Ash Star to plummet.
Not only can various supporting measures not be built, but housing prices have also plummeted. How can the immigrants of Silver-Gray Star possibly accept this?
Unless there is another conflict involving them.
Li Ning looked at him in astonishment, not quite understanding what he was saying. He frowned and said, "Sometimes, when the outer city gangs get too involved or cause a major public outcry, we always have to take action."
He looked melancholy, "Go back and have a good rest. We have a tough battle tomorrow."
Li Ming nodded thoughtfully, and suddenly asked, "Brother Li, can you lend me some money?"
"Money?" Li Ning was stunned.
"Well, I can calculate the interest for you." Li Ming added.
Li Ning suddenly realized that Li Ming's excessive maturity made him ignore the fact that the other party's father had died not long ago.
Li Ming had never worked before. It was said that his father mortgaged his house before he died, but no one knew what he did with the money. In any case, there was not a penny in his account.
Several veterans speculated that Li Changhai was most likely to have gone to an underground casino.
A father addicted to gambling, a mother who died young, and a boy who matured early... Li Ning's expression changed, and he laughed, "Look at what you said. You can't call me brother for nothing, right?"
"I feed my whole family and I do have some money saved. How much can I borrow?" he asked.
Li Ming stretched out two fingers.
"Two thousand? Easy, tell me your account number." Li Ning said nonchalantly.
"Twenty thousand."
Li Ming could clearly see that Li Ning's face was a little stiff.
"I'm just exercising, and I'm consuming a lot..." Li Ming explained, "I also want to improve my strength as soon as possible."
"Is that so..." Li Ning thought for a moment and nodded, "No problem, give me the account number."
He was not afraid that Li Ming would not return it. If something really went wrong, given Captain Yang's personality, he would have to make it up to him.
He was just a little surprised by the amount of money, but after hearing Li Ming's request, he understood that strengthening the body consumes a lot of energy, especially in the later stages.
"But you don't have to worry too much. The better gene seeds are ridiculously expensive, and you have to wait in line for a place in the department. I've been waiting for several years." Li Ning comforted him with self-deprecating smile.
Li Ming gave his account number and the transfer was completed quickly. The two went downstairs and separated.
Li Ming did not go back. He had a huge sum of money in his hand, and it was time to spend it. The metal energy had reached its bottom, so he had to find a way to get some.
(End of this chapter)
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