Super Zoo-Chapter 607 - 602: Small Farmer Ideology
Ever since he gained spiritual power, Suming found himself a bit scatterbrained, seeing animals and wondering if they could turn into monsters. Could a python someday become a dragon? Would a cow turn into a qilin someday... Oh, there was even an Asian qilin being raised at home right now.
Looking up at the sky, he thought it uncertain whether tonight’s moon would be full, then slapped his forehead in realization. Vampires aren’t werewolves; transforming had nothing to do with the presence or phase of the moon, and besides, the moonlight couldn’t really penetrate this dense forest. After waiting a while, the bats hadn’t transformed. They dangled from the trees, like fruit laden on the branches, their little red eyes waiting for Suming’s command.
"Seems like I was overthinking it and gave myself a scare. I’ll settle the score with you lot later."
Suming frowned as he gazed at the several dead bodies on the ground.
The sudden deaths of Antonio and his men were unexpected by everyone. Suming had been pondering on the way here how to deal with the old man, then they all died out of the blue, which effectively removed the most direct threat to him.
With every advantage comes a disadvantage.
Now, he was faced with a new problem. How to deal with these bodies?
’Dealing’ did not refer to burial or cremation, but whether to call the police.
He had to come up with a method as soon as possible.
His mind whirred rapidly, linking together all events and clues from the past few days to come up with the best plan.
Antonio, the two bodyguards, and Su Lijun: whether the four of them had legal documentation to enter the country; there was a difference between entering the country legally and having a legal identity. If they entered illegally, theoretically, they wouldn’t exist within the country, and their disappearance might not attract attention.
However, there were a few certainties: they definitely registered when they checked into the hotel in the county, and Antonio was in Sun Town for investment purposes. He and Su Lijun had already shown their faces several times in Sun Town. All things considered, they should have entered legally; otherwise, the two bodyguards wouldn’t be armed with only daggers.
Observing them over the past few days, Suming noticed they hadn’t contacted many other people. If he didn’t report to the police, they might not take notice. Also, the crime scene was very remote; if he didn’t say anything, perhaps they would remain undiscovered even after they turned into skeletons.
But Antonio was representing a foreign company in Huaxia, most likely having entered legally. If his company pursued the matter, or if by some bad luck it was ever brought to light in the future, and the investigation led back to him, it would be quite problematic to explain.
The other option was to call the police now.
The wounds on their bodies could prove the cause of death had nothing to do with him, but it was inevitable that he’d get dragged into the situation, after all, apart from Su Meng and himself, there were no eyewitnesses or evidence at the scene. From an investigative standpoint, there were gaps in the chain of evidence.
The key point was that if the murder and vampire bat incidents got out, it could potentially affect the future development of the retirement home. Even though it was a considerable distance from Sun Town, it was still linked to Sun Town. Who would dare buy into a retirement home there after this?
Weighing both sides, one being the potential future murder charge and the other the definite economic impact, Suming weighed his options for a moment and concluded that the former was the bigger hassle.
Call the police!
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After pondering for about half an hour and making sure he had all the details straightened out, Suming finally decided to make a call. He needed to contact two people: the company’s lawyer, Liang Sicheng, and Nangong Yan’s uncle, Nangong Cheng.
Nangong Cheng had no direct relationship with the Maoxi County police; after all, they were part of the same system and had extensive experience in dealing with such unlucky incidents. He could provide some guidance. As for Nangong Cheng, Suming didn’t plan to hide too much from him. Except for not mentioning the "spiritual power," he could tell the truth about everything else.
Seeking counsel from Mr. Liang was necessary for the actual execution of his plan, hoping to ask the police to control the spread of the news within a certain range in the name of protecting investments. Of course, Suming didn’t plan to discuss the specifics over the phone with Liang Sicheng but instead wanted him to come over as soon as possible for a face-to-face conversation.
Just as he was about to dial Nangong Cheng’s number, Suming found a very frustrating issue: there was no signal in the mountains.
This was really a kick in the guts.
After calculating the time he had, Suming figured it should be sufficient. His "spiritual power" surged forth, instructing the remaining bats to wait on the trees while he and Su Meng headed out of the mountain.
Halfway down the path, he finally found a signal.
"Uncle, it’s Suming. Is it convenient for you to talk right now?"
"Yes, go ahead. I’m at home," Nangong Cheng replied on the phone.
"I’ve run into a pretty tough situation, and I’m hoping you can give me some advice." Suming roughly explained what had happened.
As the deputy director of the sub-bureau, Nangong Cheng had seen his share of injuries and fatalities, so he didn’t express much surprise. After listening quietly to Suming’s entire story, he asked, "I’m telling you, you must report it to the police immediately. Even though there are no witnesses, investigative methods nowadays are highly technological, and the evidence at the scene should be enough to clear you. On the contrary, the longer you delay, the more evidence will be erased, and if something is discovered later on, even with ten mouths, you won’t be able to explain yourself."
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"That’s what I was thinking, but they’re dead, and I’m unharmed. That’s hard to explain," Suming said.
"Didn’t you say your bodyguard is very capable? You could do a reenactment of the event. Besides, Su Meng has some reputation in Yangchuan City; him being by your side and ensuring your safety is completely reasonable and justifiable," Nangong Cheng said.
"Alright, I understand. Also, regarding the discovery of the vampire bats, I’m planning to notify the provincial agricultural science institute. I have acquaintances at the institute, and leaving such mutated animals in the mountains is very dangerous. They could potentially harm people and damage the local ecosystem," Suming said.
"That shouldn’t be a problem. As far as I know, Maoxi County doesn’t have a zoo. Suming, remember one thing—if you’re indeed innocent in this matter, then tell the whole truth. Don’t hide anything. One lie would need another to cover its tracks, and detectives have a keen eye. False stories are more likely to reveal flaws. As for your business affairs, I personally think you can relax. No one is going to spread panic over one accident," Nangong Cheng reassured.
After discussing with Nangong Cheng, Suming finally hung up the phone.
Some of Nangong Cheng’s words were like a ray of light, opening Suming’s eyes.
He realized his previous way of thinking was too simplistic, always feeling that when trouble arose, he had to pull strings and take the backdoor approach. While not entirely wrong, it was more the mindset of the common folk.
Given his current circumstances, as long as he didn’t deliberately seek trouble or engage in wrongdoing, nobody would try to pin false charges on him. Moreover, as his enterprise grew bigger, stability should be the priority. He should avoid getting entangled in anything shady, as illegal means were like the Sunflower Manual; attractive due to apparent quick results, but plagued with endless troubles—it was like digging one’s own grave.
Having already received so much recognition, he had no need to worry about hiding or clearing his name, nor did he need to send Liang Sicheng to offer bribes. All he had to do was to act uprightly and legally; he must not be the one to ruin himself.
