Colin called the logistics department of the Mist Bureau, and then led Lu Ning and the others out of the villa area.
In the outer area, Lin Fei and Peng Qianqian, along with several security officers, cordoned off the area.
Behind them were many residents.
Most of the residents were wearing pajamas, some even just underwear, and were shivering in the night wind.
Their faces were pale, and they stared in the direction of the villa area with terror in their eyes.
One of the middle-aged men, with a large belly, said to Lin Fei, "Sheriff Lin, what's the situation now? What exactly is causing the illness inside? You have to explain this to us residents, right?"
Another stern-looking middle-aged woman nodded and said, "Yes, with such a commotion inside, we, as those involved, have the right to know the specifics!"
Lin Fei said with a serious expression, "This matter involves the Fog Bureau. If any of you have connections within the Fog Bureau, you can inquire with them. As a sheriff, I am also unclear about the specific details of the disease outbreak."
The other residents were not about to let Lin Fei go when, just then, footsteps sounded in the night, startling everyone.
Lin Fei, Peng Qianqian, and other security officers drew their guns, aimed them at the dark alley, and looked serious.
The residents, who had previously been quite assertive, now retreated and hid behind the sheriff.
A figure appeared on the path, and gradually, Lin Fei and his companions could see what the newcomer looked like.
Upon seeing Lin Xiao and his group, Lin Fei, Peng Qianqian, and the other security officers were overjoyed.
However, when they saw Lin Xiao and the others' tattered clothes, and Lin Xiao and Colin's somewhat pale faces, their expressions changed slightly.
Lin Fei quickly went to greet him: "Captain Lin, you're back! How is the situation? Do we need to raise the alert level?"
Lin Xiao waved his hand, somewhat weakly saying, "No need, the lesion has been treated. We have already notified the logistics department of the Mist Bureau. You just need to cooperate with the logistics department later."
Hearing this, Lin Fei visibly relaxed, then smiled and bowed to the group, saying, "Thank you all for your hard work."
Lin Xiao grinned: "For humanity."
Lin Fei nodded emphatically: "For humanity!"
Colin said, "This place is now in your hands. Residents cannot go in for the time being. The mental radiation inside is still very high, and it is easy for them to develop mental problems if they go in."
He glanced at the residents standing behind Lin Fei and the others.
Upon hearing this, the residents' expressions changed immediately.
The stern middle-aged woman who had spoken earlier now looked at Colin with some reverence and asked, "Sir, when can we go home? Will the mental radiation inside decrease? Will there be any long-term effects?"
Colin adjusted his glasses and smiled politely: "Don't worry, ma'am, the mental radiation inside isn't permanent. You can go back in two days at most, and there won't be any aftereffects."
Hearing this, the residents breathed a sigh of relief.
The stern-looking middle-aged woman nodded hurriedly and said, "Thank you, sir."
Colin nodded slightly, then asked Wang Qiwen, "Qiwen, can you drive?"
Wang Qiwen was taken aback: "Yes, why?"
"The captain can't drive in this condition, can you take his car back?"
"What?" Upon hearing this, the already weak Lin Xiao almost jumped off Wang Qiwen's shoulder.
He shook his head vigorously, like a rattle-drum: "No way! I don't want to! What if that brat Wen crashes my car?! I haven't finished paying off my car loan yet!"
Wang Qiwen: "???"
Colin sighed, "But you can't drive right now either."
Lin Xiao insisted, "Anyway, it won't work. When the logistics department comes, I'll have them tow the car back to the branch!"
"Alright then. You all get in my car."
The group got into the car together. Lu Ning sat in the passenger seat, while Wang Qiwen helped Lin Xiao into the back seat.
The SUV started and quickly headed out of the villa area.
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When they returned to the branch, it was almost 5 a.m.
Inside the lobby, Yu Ran sat at the front desk, her hands supporting her head, which occasionally bobbed down.
Hearing the door open, she jolted awake and looked in the direction of the door.
When Yu Ran saw Lin Xiao enter, his body tattered and covered in blood, pale-faced, leaning against Wang Qiwen, her face paled. She immediately got up and ran over: "Captain, are you alright?"
Yu Ran's voice trembled slightly, and her eyes were a little red.
Lin Xiao grinned and said, "It's nothing, just minor injuries."
Colin and Lu Ning followed them in. Colin smiled and said, "Xiao Ran, the captain is indeed fine, but don't be too rough and make his injuries worse."
Upon hearing this, Yu Ran glared at Colin and said, "Vice Captain, honestly, I'm not that clumsy!"
Colin's words calmed Yu Ran down a bit, and she quickly said, "I'll go get the medicine!"
Lin Xiao nodded: "Let's go to the third floor first."
Colin said, "Let's take the elevator today. The captain is in such a state that taking the stairs is too much of a hassle."
There is also an elevator next to the stairs, but people usually use the stairs and rarely use the elevator.
Wang Qiwen suddenly realized and said, "I was wondering why they installed an elevator; it was for this reason?"
Colin chuckled and nodded: "Yes, if we use a stretcher, going up the stairs will be even more troublesome."
Wang Qiwen was filled with questions: "They've already used a stretcher, why aren't they going to the hospital?!"
Colin smiled and said, "We have special medications here that can be used for emergency treatment, and they are more effective than those in hospitals."
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