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Chapter 1446 - 975 A false alarm, part 2

Chapter 1446: 975 A false alarm, part 2

Anything cannot be generalized.

In any industry, there are inevitably some bad apples, and the officialdom is no different.

There are always some bad elements, but likewise, there are also those who perform their duties with diligence. This official Zhong seems to be one of them—apart from being somewhat rigid, he has no trace of bureaucratic airs.

"The doctor has already done a thorough examination for Miss Xia. Miss Xia’s health is very good. If she feels fatigued, it is normal; it is a side effect from repeatedly taking anesthetics, which will gradually fade. Miss Xia need not worry."

"Thank you for your hard work, Officer Zhong."

Luo Peng expressed his gratitude.

Zhong Xiaoai looked at him, "It’s Director Luo who has really worked hard. You didn’t rest all night. Now that Miss Xia is awake, Director Luo can go and get some sleep."

Luo Peng smiled, not out of shyness, but because he didn’t expect this diplomat to be so "understanding."

Isn’t this clearly helping to speak nicely about him in front of Xia Wanqing?

"I’m still young. I can handle it. When I’m working domestically, I often go non-stop for a week. It’s no problem."

"Being young is not a license to squander your health. If Director Luo is telling the truth, then you should also get a comprehensive medical examination."

Zhong Xiaoai’s tease made everyone laugh.

Clearly a rather serious matter, yet the atmosphere was unexpectedly light-hearted.

"You must be hungry. I’ll have someone get you some food. Miss Xia, get some good rest."

With that said, Zhong Xiaoai turned and left.

Watching her back, Luo Peng seemed to think of something and said to Xia Wanqing, "I’ll go out for a bit. You rest first."

"Okay."

Luo Peng immediately followed her out.

"Officer Zhong."

Zhong Xiaoai stopped at the sound, turned around, and looked at Luo Peng who had caught up, "Is there something, Director Luo?"

Luo Peng closed the hospital room door and walked over.

"Have those people been caught?"

"The Xiang Country military is still investigating. Because the port involves a wide range of personnel and companies, it may be difficult to clarify in a short period."

Luo Peng, of course, understood that with import and export trade involved, it doesn’t just implicate domestic companies, but possibly foreign ones as well. Dealing with those capable of international business is not easy—just thinking about it gives a headache.

Finding Xia Wanqing so quickly was already a stroke of luck.

"After Wan Qing woke up, she said she was held in a container, not in housing, and there was also a Goryeo woman held with her."

Luo Peng said softly.

The location where Xia Wanqing was found at dawn was certainly not the "initial site."

She didn’t have wings. It was impossible for her to escape on her own, especially since she was unconscious when found.

Thus,

She was "abandoned" there by someone.

But since she wasn’t the only captive, why wasn’t that Goryeo woman "abandoned" along with her?

Hearing that Xia Wanqing wasn’t the only victim, the female diplomat displayed impressive professionalism, remaining unfazed and remarkably calm.

"I will relay this information to the Xiang Country military. Is there anything else, Director Luo?"

Luo Peng silently watched her, then shook his head.

"Someone will deliver the food later."

"Officer Zhong."

Just as she was about to leave, Luo Peng called out to her once more.

Facing the female diplomat’s gaze, Luo Peng’s expression was composed, and he just asked one last question.

"Has the port lockdown been lifted?"

Zhong Xiaoai pursed her lips slightly, then replied with a "yes."

"Half an hour after finding Miss Xia, the port lockdown was lifted. Every wasted minute results in massive economic losses."

Upon hearing this, Luo Peng nodded and said no more.

"Officer Zhong, thank you for your help. If there’s anything you need when you return to the country, don’t hesitate to ask."

He made a gesture of making a phone call.

"Director Luo isn’t planning to continue traveling in Xiang Country?"

Luo Peng chuckled silently.

The female diplomat stopped teasing.

"Director Luo, I look forward to seeing you again."

She extended her hand.

Luo Peng restrained his smile, adopted a serious expression, then reached out and shook her hand.

"Tap, tap, tap..."

The female diplomat turned and left, her footsteps echoing crisply on the corridor floor.

Luo Peng watched her silhouette gradually disappear, then leaned against the white wall, took out his phone, and made a call.

"I got her out, she’s okay."

"It’s good that she’s alright."

"You probably knew already, didn’t you?"

Luo Peng laughed.

"Yeah, didn’t sleep all night?"

Indeed.

Although Jiang Chen was not involved throughout, it was undeniable that his help was instrumental in Xia Wanqing’s rescue.

Having such a good buddy certainly makes things easier.

"No need to sleep much while alive; plenty of time to rest when dead."

"Afraid of nightmares, are you? Everyone’s been rescued, and yet, you’re such a scaredy-cat."

"Easy for you to say when it’s not your problem; try being in my shoes."

Facing Luo Peng’s retort, Jiang Chen just chuckled.

The exciting events he encountered were far more grand than any Luo Peng had faced.

"You’ve been living too comfortably. A bit more experience is good; you can’t expect life to be smooth all the time."

"Why does this sound like a curse? Can’t you say something nice?" Luo Peng laughed.

"Nice words are pleasant but useless, while sincere words are hard to hear, Director Luo."

"Get out of here."

After the banter, Luo Peng’s tone grew serious, "I have something to tell you."

"Is Xia Wanqing, overwhelmed with gratitude, planning to repay you with her life?"

Luo Peng couldn’t help but laugh again, "Have you been watching too many soap operas, or do you think she’s just a naive girl?"

"Misfortune often hides a blessing. An incident like this might be better than traveling for months."

This was indeed reasonable.

The warming of feelings sometimes needs a catalyst.

"Alright, you don’t need to worry about my business."

Luo Peng said seriously, "Xia Wanqing said there was also a Goryeo woman locked up with her, which means when we found her in the early morning, there was another victim imprisoned in a container at Song Chaban port."

Luo Peng’s wording was very precise.

Found.

Not rescued.

"Such a large port, with tens of thousands of containers, if you wanted to find someone in each one, it would require vast amounts of time and manpower, and the approval process is also an issue."

"I just talked with Officer Zhong; Song Chaban port has already lifted the lockdown." Luo Peng said.

There was a pause on Jiang Chen’s end.

"Director Luo, Young Master Luo, you’re not in school anymore, so you have to put aside your grand intentions of giving every woman under the sun a home. Neither of us is God."

Luo Peng sighed, "Did I say anything? I’m just chatting with you."

He didn’t need someone else to tell him these things; he understood them clearly.

Even police are only responsible for matters within their jurisdiction.

No one is obliged to save everyone, nor does anyone have the power to do so.

It is already quite challenging to bring blessings to those around us.

Moreover,

After Xia Wanqing was rescued, the port was swiftly unsealed, and now that unknown container might have been loaded onto a transoceanic cargo ship, disappearing into the ocean.

Despite experiencing the same event,

The results were different,

This is the randomness of fate.

"Instead of spending your time here, you should keep Xia Wanqing company. She’s certainly no little girl, but she’s a woman, and this is her time of vulnerability. Don’t say I didn’t warn you; opportunity knocks but once."

"Alright, I won’t ramble anymore. When I’m back, treat me to a drink," Luo Peng said.

"I have to treat you?"

"You won’t give us some comfort?"

Jiang Chen laughed.

"Hanging up."

Director Luo didn’t grant his boss any face, hanging up decisively. As he put down the phone and leaned against the wall, it wasn’t out of sympathy for the unfamiliar Goryeo woman—he was never one to be overly emotional—but rather a reflection on his good friend’s transformation.

In the past, he only thought of Jiang Chen as thick-skinned, with a good attitude—always optimistic, no matter how many injustices life dealt him, he maintained a love for life.

But now, just now, he suddenly realized that in dealing with this chaotic world, Jiang Chen had been making silent and rapid progress.

That’s how it should be.

People need to be a little "selfish."

Luo Peng smiled with satisfaction, feeling more and more assured working under such a boss. He put away his phone, stood up straight, and walked back to the room.