In this cyberpunk era, why are you still playing the traditional villain?

"Yes," Xu Shi, a law-abiding citizen who had two S-level wanted criminals under his command, said without any pressure.

"...Then, that would be best!"

Tang Shuang stomped her foot angrily, "If you really fall into my hands, I... I won't let you go!"

After saying that, the bureau chief hurriedly fled.

Alright alright.

Having his good intentions misunderstood, Xu Shi sighed helplessly and walked out of the prison gate.

Su Lin was already waiting there. Jiang Chengcheng held her hand, feeling even more excited than before.

"Did you tell her?"

Seeing the two suddenly become intimate, Xu Shi guessed what was going on.

"Ah."

Su Lin nodded.

Ever since Xu Shi mentioned it that day, she has been investigating along this line of thought.

The result was exactly as the two had predicted—the two were indeed old acquaintances, once close friends in the same orphanage.

It could be said that the two of them supported each other through those times... It's just a pity that they didn't have names back then, only prisoner-like numbers.

After they were adopted one after another, they lost contact with each other.

This undoubtedly makes the investigation somewhat difficult, which is why Su Lin hasn't shown up much these days.

Fortunately, the ending was good, and her reunion with the other person made her quite happy.

Jiang Chengcheng was even more excited. Having just experienced a new life, she immediately learned of this. She didn't know how to describe her feelings.

Not to mention that the two of them shared the same stance, which made her feel so happy she was about to faint.

Sitting in the car, Jiang Chengcheng carefully leaned on Xu Shi's shoulder, clutching his clothes tightly, as if afraid that this beautiful moment was just a dream.

"Take a good rest for a while; all the unpleasantness of the past is in the past."

Xu Shi comforted her, saying, "By the way, Su Lin, remember to contact a psychologist for her."

Although she has resolved her inner conflict, her mental illness cannot be ignored. Given her current condition, Xu Shi is still somewhat uneasy about having her immediately begin research on the "Over-Limit Project".

Not to mention the issue of awakening her superpowers—this process often requires stimulating the brain, and if the state is unstable, it can easily lead to disaster.

"Yes, I understand."

Su Lin responded, glancing at the couple's intimate gesture in the rearview mirror, and subconsciously pursed her lips.

Logically, this should be a good thing... but why does it always feel like something's not quite right?

While she was thinking, a message came through her communication system.

She glanced at it casually, and her expression became even stranger.

"Young Master, something has happened to Young Master He of 'Shark Tooth'."

Ok?

Some people say that my writing is not cyberpunk at all, but rather like a domineering CEO in a futuristic city.

Here I must state:

It seems like the sparrows are a bit hungry :)

Also, I'm thinking of adjusting the update time. How about 6 PM? Or noon? I'll gather opinions from the comments section.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 44 Old He, oh! Old He! Ah!!! (Please continue reading!)

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Has He Laosan gotten into trouble?

Upon hearing this news, Xu Shi immediately became alert.

"What's the specific situation?"

He became serious and pressed for an answer.

"The information I received was not detailed; it was only that He Yuqiang was seriously injured and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital in the 16th district."

Su Lin shook her head. "But speaking of which, young master, you... should have known about this earlier than I did, right?"

"..."

It seems true?

Xu Shi blinked. No matter what, his relationship with He Yuqiang was still that of brothers on the surface, and the two of them often shared things with each other.

But this time he was slow to realize it, and it was Su Lin who told him... This wasn't just because he had been dealing with Jiang Fengshan's affairs recently.

But He Yuqiang never told him that.

"...Let's take Miss Jiang home first."

After a moment's hesitation, Xu Shi immediately ordered, "Then go and see what's going on."

……

Visiting someone in the hospital doesn't require bringing too many people. Jiang Chengcheng, who has just undergone a transformation, definitely needs to rest well.

There's no need to worry about her safety—Xu Shi had already arranged for her to be under a level-three security force, so that no one would try to use the same trick again and cause unnecessary trouble.

Incidentally, her modifications to the home security system are also noteworthy.

After settling everything in, Xu Shi went to the hospital.

Given his status, he was not stopped and entered the intensive care unit where He Yuqiang was without any problems.

Upon seeing the other person, Xu Shi subconsciously clicked his tongue.

It's a bit tragic if I don't say it.

Although his left cheek was tightly wrapped in gauze, it was obvious at a glance that he was missing an ear.

The optic nerve in his left eye was also damaged, and he looked quite grotesque after the surgery.

Good heavens… After staring at his face for a moment, Xu Shi’s mind raced. He suppressed the rising laughter and put on a pained expression. After a little preparation, he burst out howling.

"Old He! Oh! Old He! Ah!!!"

Coupled with his frantic chest-pounding and stomping movements, anyone who didn't know better would have thought that He Yuqiang hadn't made it through.

"...It's so noisy! Who is it?!"

Such a commotion naturally woke He Yuqiang, who groggily opened his eyes and stared at the source.

Since his injury, the dual torment of physical and mental suffering has brought him to the brink of collapse, and he hasn't been able to get a good night's sleep for many days.

I finally managed to doze off for a while after the IV drip, but before I could even close my eyes, this mournful wail woke me up completely.

His first instinct was to slap him across the face.

But when he saw who it was, he had to suppress his anger. "...Old Xu?"

"Hey, Lao He, you're awake?"

Xu Shi stopped talking at just the right moment, then asked with a mixture of surprise and worry, "You...you...what happened to you? You've turned into this mess in just a few days!"

This is asking a question even though you already know the answer.

That day, he was putting on a show in the office so that he could use "Shark Tooth" to deal with "Spark," and make He Yuqiang and Shen He fight like dogs.

However, He Yuqiang's transformation was truly unexpected.

Although he had anticipated that such methods alone would not be enough to completely dismantle Shen He and "Spark," on the other hand, given Shen He's current strength, he shouldn't be able to bring He Yuqiang to this state, right?

Good grief, you're even more useless than me (the original owner)?

"I……"

He Yuqiang hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

He really didn't know what to explain. He couldn't very well tell Xu Shi the truth, that he had become like this because he had been ambushed by "Spark," could he?

Wouldn't that indirectly admit that you and they are colluding behind the scenes?

"Hey, what are you talking about? What's our relationship? Why are you beating around the bush?"

Xu Shi urged anxiously, "Did someone bully you? Tell me, and I'll get revenge for you!"

"..."

His sincere expression left He Yuqiang somewhat stunned.

To be honest, although the talks with Shen He broke down, the other party's words still had an impact on him.

At this time, we must be on guard.

That's why he didn't tell Xu Shi that he was in trouble... but seeing the other party's attitude, his suspicions lessened a bit.

It doesn't seem like what Shen He said at all. It feels like this idiot still considers me a brother.

Ok……

"...Fine, Lao He, if you don't want to talk about it, then don't."

Seeing his hesitation, Xu Shi sighed, got up and prepared to leave, "Take care of your injury and get well soon... I'll come see you again in a couple of days. Once you're recovered, we'll go open Impart again."

The subtle tactic of feigning indifference effectively struck at He Yuqiang's sore spot.

It must be said that although the attitude towards him has changed, it is undeniable that Xu Shi is the only person who has come to visit He Yuqiang since he was admitted to the hospital.

Since the incident, his father has completely ignored him, and his older brother and sister have also turned a blind eye to him, as if they don't even know that such a person exists in the He family.

On the contrary, Xu Shi, this outsider... regardless of whether he's sincere or not, at least he came.

This made Young Master He somewhat emotional, and he eventually stopped Xu Shi before he left.

"It's really nothing serious... I was just ambushed by some thugs from Sin City."