Enforcer Manual
Chapter 164: Take a Spontaneous trip _1

Chapter 164: Chapter 164: Take a Spontaneous trip _1

Whether in 2020 or 2166, Song Lan was never a travel enthusiast.

It was not that he detested traveling, but rather there was hardly anyone to accompany him. Instead of drifting alone as a solitary traveler, he’d rather spend a rare vacation comfortably at home.

However, once Lu Xiang proposed the idea of traveling, Song Lan expressed his support.

After all, unlike him, she worked hard every day, and a hard-earned vacation should create beautiful memories.

In the days leading up to the break, she finished her work of interrogation, briefed the department heads about the upcoming content, and on the last evening, she dragged Song Lan to a shopping mall.

Regrettably, what should have been their private space turned into an interview session with the public due to the recent renown of law enforcers, courtesy of Lu Xiang.

They couldn’t pick out many clothes, as discussing work took up more time than their departmental meetings.

This situation made Song Lan realize that dating Lu Xiang in the city in the future probably would not be feasible. At least for now, she was attracting more attention in District 17 than any popular celebrity.

One morning, Song Lan was awakened by the alarm on his phone.

By the time he opened his eyes, Lu Xiang had already finished washing up. She was sitting in front of a mirror, carefully placing a crystal pendant around her fair neck.

She rarely wore jewelry. This pendant was a gift from the store after the shopping and interview session that day.

Reportedly a masterwork, this pendant was worth more than two of his MK-Ⅱ.

Song Lan couldn’t help but admit that luxury prices had kept pace in 2166 too.

Hearing the alarm, Lu Xiang walked towards him, and as she sat down by the pillow, she intentionally brought the crystal pendant closer to him.

"What do you think?"

"It’s beautiful."

Regardless of low or high EQ, there was only one standard answer to this question.

Although Lu Xiang worked outdoors almost daily, exposed to the elements, her skin was stunningly soft and fair. Song Lan didn’t recall her using any branded skincare products.

In the morning sunlight, the crystal pendant shone brilliantly against her porcelain skin.

"That’s not what I am asking."

Lu Xiang bit her lower lip, a strange look on her face, "Does it cover it?"

"Cover what?"

"Of course, this!"

Lu Xiang gently lifted the pendant to reveal a discordant red mark on her fair skin.

"It does cover."

Song Lan gave a sheepish smile. No wonder Lu Xiang had risen so early and was tinkering with jewelry in the mirror. He had thought she was finally taking an interest in dressing up.

Soon, they were to board a bus. Her skin was naturally fair and the red mark on her neck would attract attention easily.

"That’s great. You should start getting ready. If we’re late, they won’t wait for us."

After some discussion, they finally decided on the most simplistic mode of travel- taking a bus to the first station.

The main reason being their household only had two vehicles- Lu Xiang’s hovercar and his MK-Ⅱ.

In the "outside world", a hovercar was practically a moving target and could cause significant pressure on the station. Only arms dealers or criminals would fly around in it.

Despite Lu Xiang expressing strong interest in a bike trip, Song Lan had to decline due to his own physical limitations.

He had no desire for his first travel experience in 2166 to be filled with memories of sweat-inducing cycling.

Traveling by bus was the way most people in District 17 got to the "outside world". It was economical and safe. Supposedly the bus company owner had connections with the crime syndicates outside. Even criminals would save face and wouldn’t attack the buses.

After all, those who chose to travel by bus were unlikely to be wealthy. Even armed robbery wouldn’t yield much profit.

While the journey was safe, once they got to the station, it was an entirely different story.

Lu Xiang asked Song Lan to be mentally prepared in advance.

The crime-ridden District 17 could be considered an exemplary city compared to the criminal-rife stations and small towns of the "outside world". It was common for criminal groups to clash with local guards. If a passerby was shot during the skirmish, they could only blame their bad luck.

Song Lan couldn’t help but voice a burning question.

Why were they going to a place where gunfights happened daily for their vacation?

Lu Xiang’s response was irrefutable.

Her name, due to recent events, had been blacklisted, causing all cities to tactfully refuse her entry.

Seeing Lu Xiang’s excitement for the journey, Song Lan had no choice but to agree to travel to the "outside world". He genuinely hoped that the criminals there would show him some mercy and lay low for a few days.

Just past 9, the two of them arrived at the bus terminal with their suitcases.

To avoid their journey morphing into another interview session for Lu Xiang, they disguised themselves to some extent.

Baseball caps and sunglasses were worn, and upon boarding the bus, they headed straight for the back row.

The journey from District 17 to the first station was a mere two-hour ride. As he watched others board the bus, Song Lan was reminded of the times during his college social studies course when he traveled with his classmates.

That was one of his few travel memories growing up.

After they had taken their seats, Lu Xiang naturally leaned on his shoulder. To outsiders, they looked just like a couple in love.

"Song Lan, look at that man."

Before long, he could feel a warm breath by his ear.

Lu Xiang’s voice was soft, only audible to the two of them.

Song Lan looked in the direction she was pointing. He saw a man whose dress was unremarkable. Before sitting, the man scanned the entire carriage, letting his gaze linger on a few passengers for more than five seconds.

"If my guess is correct, he is likely a Headhunter."

"Headhunter?"

"Although criminal groups in the ’outside world’ won’t rob vehicles, they will plant observers in traveling convoys. These people are called Headhunters."

The excitement in Lu Xiang’s voice was evident. It was like a young girl marveling at pretty flowers and birds, or admiring wind-swept wheat fields during a journey.

"They target a few individuals during the journey. When they reach the station, they convey the information to their accomplices waiting there. Afterwards, they seize an opportunity to rob their targets."

This discovery was also new to Lu Xiang.

Due to her rank, she did not typically come into contact with Headhunters who lacked even a bounty in her regular work.

Moreover, these people typically committed their crimes in the "outside world", an area outside the jurisdiction of the law enforcers.

At that moment, Song Lan understood something.

To Lu Xiang, different types of criminals were probably the beautiful sights of her journey.

She was using the excited tone of a young girl to describe potential crimes.

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