Enforcer Manual
Chapter 495: Director Lu, you don’t want Song Lan to have an accident either, right?_1

Chapter 495: Chapter 495: Director Lu, you don’t want Song Lan to have an accident either, right?_1

The Inspection Department’s work efficiency was unusually high for once.

The next morning, the newly appointed High Prosecutor Taige personally visited the Law Enforcers Department, ready with the documents for the trial of Glexy and the sealing of Dream Manufacture.

He didn’t seem to care about Glexy’s transformation and appeared only interested in wrapping up the case quickly.

"Director Lu..."

While his subordinates completed the handover work, he finally found the chance to be alone with Lu Xiang, and he could only manage to squeeze out a slight smile, saying in as gentle a tone as possible, "Glexy and Dream Manufacture will soon receive their respective punishments, but someone higher up hopes this case will end here. It’s best not to dig any deeper into certain matters."

In fact, as Taige said these words, he was already cursing inside his mind.

The Foster Family always passed down the most difficult tasks to him.

The Inspection Department of District 17 was no longer what it used to be; they were now the weaker side, with what stance to instruct the Law Enforcers Department? Even worse, he could see that Lu Xiang cared very deeply about this case. By the numbers involved, it was a rare major case for District 17.

Expect her to abandon her investigation with just a few words of caution?

Sir, times have changed.

Taige wanted to tell Hog Foster this life lesson himself, as that man who stayed in the Libra building all day clearly had no clue about the current state of District 17.

He had no choice but to push the blame upward, otherwise, if he angered Lu Xiang, and she led a direct investigation against the Inspection Department, more than half of their people would be in big trouble.

Therefore, Taige added, "This is the Foster Family’s wish."

"What do you think?"

"Me?"

Taige paused, then a bitter smile appeared on his face, "I’m just a small fry; my thoughts aren’t important, but if I had to say, I hope for justice to be rightfully served."

Lately, he was increasingly finding the position of High Prosecutor itself to be a torment. He had put in an unimaginable amount of effort to reach today’s status, which included taking advantage of the Foster Family’s withdrawal from District 17, but from the moment he became High Prosecutor, he realized that he had become a puppet without free will.

All his decisions had to take the Foster Family’s opinions into consideration.

They still cast a shadow over every city’s Inspection Department, like a formless presence.

They might not have been much help in your rise to power, but getting rid of you could be as simple as uttering a single sentence.

"That’s good then."

Lu Xiang nodded, "You can tell Hog Foster that I’ve received the message, and I will handle it impartially."

Upon hearing this, Taige’s expression stiffened.

On one hand, he could already foresee Hog Foster’s thunderous rage over the phone upon receiving this news; on the other hand, he hoped that Lu Xiang would not compromise with the great families.

Taige saw District 17 getting better amidst a series of transformations, the most evident change being in the citizens themselves. They stopped their cursing and complaining and began to seriously consider their futures. Policy changes and the opening of the border trade brought them many employment opportunities.

It made them realize that in today’s District 17, even without guns, they could have a decent life without having to resort to blowing someone’s head off when they stepped out of their homes.

"I’ll convey your message."

After a long while, Taige nodded.

Now he needed to consider how to handle the enraged Hog Foster. He seriously suspected that the current head of the Foster Family had entered menopause, becoming like a walking time bomb, ready to explode at the slightest inconvenience.

In his view, life is full of disappointments, Mr. Hog, you should learn to grow up.

"This is the darkest before the dawn; I hope we both live to see the day break."

Before leaving, Taige muttered softly.

Of course, he dared not let his subordinates hear such suggestive remarks—they would love nothing more than to see him replaced and the position of High Prosecutor up for grabs again.

After being categorically rejected, the Foster Family did not intend to give up.

Life went on peacefully for just two days before Lu Xiang received a mysterious email, and she immediately summoned Song Lan upon receiving it.

Because the email was closely related to him.

In the email, the sender subtly urged her to drop the investigation and to let things end there.

The main culprit, Glexy, had already faced public trial, and the inflamed public sentiment had gradually subsided. In the meantime, Lu Xiang had once again received high praise from the people of District 17 and Mayor Aureliano, and everyone had achieved the outcomes they wanted.

Leaving some leeway for everyone to gracefully exit the stage was the smart thing to do.

The first part of the email was filled with the sender’s earnest persuasion, appealing to emotions and reasoning, even promising many benefits if Lu Xiang dropped the investigation.

In the latter part of the email, they also discreetly bared their fangs.

The email included many photographs, and the sole protagonist in them was Song Lan.

Song Lan in various situations.

Riding a bike to work, chatting with colleagues during lunch break, distributing e-publications with Roger and others, or exchanging stories with Grandpa Li, the doorman, about the amusing incidents at work...

The sender also praised Song Lan highly, applauding him for understanding and loving life, adept at interpersonal relationships, capable of befriending anyone. His qualities were especially precious in the cold year of 2166. They blessed the relationship between Lu Xiang and Song Lan and subtly indicated how tragic it would be if such a good person suffered a sudden misfortune.

"Is this... a threat letter?"

Faced with the last sentence of the email, Song Lan fell into thought.

— "Director Lu, you wouldn’t want Mr. Song Lan to encounter an accident, right?"

There could not have been a more overt threat.

"They’ve been investigating you in secret; it’s a classic move of Assassins."

Lu Xiang spoke, "These photos are to convey a message to us—that they have the opportunity to strike at you anytime they wish."

But assassinating Song Lan was obviously not their ultimate goal; it was all to make Lu Xiang stop the investigation.

This indicated that the forces involved with Dream Manufacture were far more complex than she had imagined.

"Do these assassins not have a shred of sympathy?"

Song Lan replied indignantly, as a person who easily trusted others, he had almost believed the assassins were sincerely complimenting him.

Assassinating such an honest person like him, wouldn’t their conscience hurt?

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