Enforcer Manual
Chapter 445: Fish, Fish, Quickly Bite the Hook_1

Chapter 445: Chapter 445: Fish, Fish, Quickly Bite the Hook_1

Once again, it was proven that in the year 2166, students’ enthusiasm for gossip remained high. However, as time passed, those who initially sought to stage an encounter at the restaurant and embark on a romantic episode with Lu Xiang ultimately gave up, instead forming a support group behind the scenes.

By the 111th student graduation, Lu Xiang was rated as the least likely candidate for romance.

In the eyes of both students and teachers, she was a lofty flower that had transcended the daily routines and mortal desires of ordinary people.

"Support group? How come I’ve never heard of it?"

Lu Xiang herself was utterly confused by the students’ assessment; she had never known such an organization existed in the school, and the school’s perception of her was obviously mistaken.

"That’s quite normal."

Having attended school and worked in the year 2020, Song Lan shared her own experiences, "Eating with classmates and colleagues is a fast way to build friendships."

The widespread use of nutritional injections had deprived people of many pleasures in everyday life, and in a way, Lu Xiang helped the students of Morning Star Academy rediscover one of the joys that should belong to their student days.

Walking together after school, speaking freely in the restaurant.

Maybe they had ulterior motives at first, but later it became a part of their daily routine, especially since Lu Xiang also mentioned that Morning Star had been a boarding school since its establishment, with students only returning home during winter and summer vacations. Interactions with classmates had become an indispensable part of their daily lives.

"I agree."

Lu Xiang expressed agreement with Song Lan’s theory; it was after she managed to bring Song Lan to her apartment that their relationship quickly heated up.

"I understand the reasoning."

However, at this point, Song Lan suddenly changed the subject, "But why do they say your lover is Holmes?"

This was unexpected for Song Lan.

He had no idea what about him made students think of the famous detective from the novels, and Lu Xiang was naturally baffled too. But since they both were the parties involved, they couldn’t just go out and interrogate the student spreading rumors. Thus, they could only entrust the bionic server to inquire on their behalf.

After fifteen minutes, the server, having conducted investigations from multiple angles, finally got to the bottom of the rumor, making them realize once again the frightening power of misinformation.

It all started with a Spiritual Energy theory class.

The case mentioned by Song Lan in class was recorded by a meticulous student and posted on the forum. At this point, several students who had seen Lu Xiang spoke up, mentioning that since Sister Lu Xiang returned to school, she had always been seen together with Song Lan. However, when they tried to search for information about Song Lan, they found that they knew absolutely nothing about him.

So some students speculated that since Song Lan mentioned a murder case, it was very likely that his main job was a private detective.

As soon as the word ’detective’ was brought up, and considering Lu Xiang’s special status, they became convinced that Song Lan was no ordinary detective, but rather one of a Holmes-like stature.

Then an astonishing headline appeared on the forum: "Sister Lu Xiang’s Boyfriend Is a Detective Comparable to Holmes!"

This news spread quickly through the school. Besides people’s inherent fascination with gossip, even those who previously thought Lu Xiang would likely end up alone became interested in the story. As the forum discussions turned into word of mouth, it eventually transformed into the preposterous version they were now hearing:

Sister Lu Xiang’s boyfriend is Holmes.

Song Lan felt that the student who spread the rumor clearly hadn’t learned rhetorical techniques well and couldn’t distinguish between the literal and the metaphorical.

If Holmes heard this, he’d be so irritated he’d come back to life and have Watson tutor them in Chinese language knowledge all night.

"However, this also proves, indirectly, your popularity at school."

"Lu Xiang has always been the most popular student; before her, no student has ever sparked such widespread discussion."

The server added.

Even without the connection to Song Lan, their fondness for Lu Xiang was at full capacity. Even before she became a regular at this restaurant, the business was quite dismal. It wasn’t an exaggeration to say that it was Lu Xiang who revived the restaurant, integrating it into campus life and making it part of the students’ lives.

After Lu Xiang’s graduation, the restaurant continued to bustle with business.

Students began discussing other topics, and for them, this place was no longer just a restaurant but had become an important social venue.

Just like now, students had simply turned the astounding news into a topic for casual conversation, rather than reaching for torches to set Sister Lu Xiang’s lover ablaze.

The topic quickly shifted from Lu Xiang to their views on love, and some talked about the mystery novels they had recently read.

"How wonderful. This is the ideal campus life."

Lu Xiang stared blankly at the harmonious scene in the restaurant, imagining she once had a friend with whom she could share endless conversations, someone to accompany her to this very restaurant after class to chat about everything under the sun.

But her friends often said talking with her was too stressful, and over time, she got used to living a solitary life.

"What do you usually talk about with them?"

Song Lan asked curiously.

Given that so many students would ambush this restaurant early in the hopes of creating accidental meetings, why did Lu Xiang still end up a lonely gourmet?

"You didn’t talk to them about studying and exams while eating, did you?"

"How could that be? I’m not that insensitive."

Lu Xiang had once specifically studied the knowledge of making friends and certainly knew that during meals, one should talk about topics outside of academics that wouldn’t stress people out. Therefore, she deliberately prepared some topics she personally found interesting, "Like where did the universe originate from? Or the history of human evolution, oh, and the future of cybernetic body enhancements."

These topics allowed for a review of history and speculation about the future.

But each conversation gave her the same impression, "I always felt their minds were empty as if they knew nothing. It seemed like they only understood topics related to the popular star Maria."

...

The atmosphere at the table noticeably fell into a brief lull, followed by Song Lan plucking up the courage to say, "Is that so, that’s really such a pity."

Frankly, he also had no idea where the edge of the universe was.

But if the topic switched to the popular star Maria, he could indeed make a few comments.

However, discussing these topics in front of Lu Xiang was obviously a death sentence; Lu Xiang wouldn’t give him a hard time, she would simply take quiet note of his actions and then retaliate in other ways.

Often by the time he realized retaliation was coming, it was already too late.

"Why have you stopped talking?"

Lu Xiang’s insight was as sharp as ever. She noticed that as soon as she brought up Maria, Song Lan began to bury his head in his meal, his face almost hidden in the synthesized beef and rice casserole.

"This food is well made, really delicious. I might study the recipe when I get home."

"Really?"

"Of course."

Song Lan patted his chest and assured her, "It’s a chef’s self-cultivation."

"In that case, I’ll look forward to a great meal," Lu Xiang said, narrowing her eyes and tilting her head, displaying an adorable smile. "Speaking of beef and rice casserole, Maria’s favorite food is also beef and rice casserole, isn’t it?"

"No, she likes beef stewed in red wine, which is not the same dish at all."

...

For a moment, their eyes met.

"Lu Xiang,"

Song Lan cleared his throat slightly and straightened his clothing, "Entrapment is not commendable."

"But it’s effective."

Lu Xiang blinked, "As the fish caught by the hook, do you have anything else to say?"

She was always lenient with her catches, and those she personally escorted back to the department would get a relatively relaxed block if they were willing to come clean and cooperate with her.

It was the same with Song Lan.

He could choose to confess now, or wait to receive severe interrogation later that evening.

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