The world has turned into Hell's Game, why should I stay human?!-Chapter 1331 - 814

"How’s your injury recovery going?"

Liu Zheng asked. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

"Thanks to you, it’s no longer a problem."

Luo Ping replied.

The faint sound of children laughing and playing could be heard in the background.

"The kids must’ve missed you since they haven’t seen you for a few days, right?"

Liu Zheng said.

"Not really. I’m usually strict with them, so my absence gives them a chance to play freely."

Luo Ping said frankly.

"A classic strict father and kind mother combo, right?"

"Uh, you might’ve misunderstood. Miss Jian Ai and I aren’t in that kind of relationship."

He said somewhat awkwardly.

"Whether you want to admit it or not, Miss Jian Ai definitely has feelings. She’s both beautiful and cultured but chooses to stay in a ’cage’ for you, even helping you with the kids. Don’t you think you owe her a title?"

Liu Zheng said.

"I’m destined to have a short life, so I’m not qualified to give anyone a title."

Luo Ping shook his head.

"The shorter the life, the sooner you should arrange your affairs. Have you thought about what will happen if you die tomorrow? How will Jian Ai manage? She’s not your wife, so why would she inherit Morrison Primary School?"

He said.

"This..."

Luo Ping was momentarily stunned.

He really hadn’t considered that issue before.

"Think about it seriously while you’re still alive. Alright, enough chit-chat, let’s get down to business."

Liu Zheng got back to the main topic.

"Please, go ahead."

Luo Ping sighed in relief.

"I’ve accepted a commission from Green Shade Culture..."

He briefly but thoroughly explained the cause-and-effect relationship between "Green Shade Culture" and "Red Forest Culture."

"So, what’s my task?"

Luo Ping asked after listening.

"Find out the mastermind’s identity and Chairman Lin’s daughter’s whereabouts."

Liu Zheng said.

"Can I apply for resources?"

Luo Ping asked again.

Previously, his relationship with Liu Zheng was purely a hired one, where everything depended on himself once the payment was agreed upon.

But now, he didn’t intend to ask for payment, so naturally, he needed Liu Zheng to provide some resources.

"You can, just tell me what you need."

Liu Zheng nodded.

"First, I need fifty thousand for operating expenses."

Luo Ping pondered for a moment and said.

It’s just a commercial dispute, and neither company is particularly large, so fifty thousand should be enough for operating expenses.

"I’ll give you a hundred thousand. If that’s not enough, you can apply for more, and you won’t need to report the expenses."

Liu Zheng said.

If he really intended to operate long-term in Metropolis, then an organizational finance system would certainly need to be established.

But since he’s just a player, there’s no need for that.

"Thank you, Mr. Liu."

Luo Ping said.

"Still calling me Mr. Liu?"

"...Thank you, Boss."

After a moment of silence, Luo Ping solemnly said.

Even though the time spent together was short, he had already determined that Liu Zheng was someone worth following.

As one of the best detectives in the Old City District, he trusted his own judgment.

"Great, from now on, you’re the seventh member of the Delivery Gang."

Liu Zheng said with satisfaction.

"Who are the first six?"

"My big brother Niu Ma is the honorary gang leader, I’m the leader, then there’s Niu Daji, Ah Bao, Bai Tianshi, and Salmon, and finally, you."

"Next time we have a chance, we’ll get together for a meal so you can all get to know each other."

He said.

With Niu Ma and himself, nothing more needs to be said. Among the remaining members, there’s a tank, a mage, a doctor, and a chef, each an expert in their own field.

With this lineup, never mind forming a small gang, they could even carve out a small kingdom in the Ten Thousand Great Mountains.

"I’d like to request another colleague to assist me. If the opportunity arises, we can directly rescue the person, saving a lot of time."

Luo Ping said.

"Sure, I’ll have Ah Bao go with you."

Liu Zheng thought for a moment and said.

Panda has formidable strength and, being a member of the Mystical Sect, has a wide array of tricks, making it ideal for tasks involving tracing and rescuing.

Besides, it’s stationed near Morrison Primary School, making it convenient for the two to meet up.

"And about the school..."

Luo Ping began but trailed off.

Ever since learning about the Blood Hand Gang, he felt that the school’s barrier wasn’t as safe as it seemed.

"I’ll send Bai Tianshi over to guard it."

Liu Zheng knew what he wanted to say.

"Thank you, Boss. I have no more questions."

Luo Ping sighed in relief.

After hanging up, Liu Zheng made calls to Panda and Bai Tianshi to assign tasks.

"You still haven’t delivered on the Spiritual Medicine you promised me."

Panda said unhappily.

"After this task is done, I’ll approve fifty thousand for you to buy it yourself."

Liu Zheng said.

"That’s more like it."

Panda was content.

It was just habitually trying to weasel and act cute, having been spoiled by its master since childhood. Now that its master was resting in peace, Liu Zheng was like a half-master to it.

Liu Zheng hung up the phone and started playing video games.

After playing for a while, San Huamao still hadn’t returned.

"Why is this delivery taking so long?"

Liu Zheng put down the game console, feeling a bit worried.

He considered calling San Huamao but was worried it might be the wrong time.

"I’m back, meow~"

Just as he was hesitating, San Huamao pushed open the door and came in.

Liu Zheng rushed over and picked it up, giving it a vigorous rub.

"Why did this delivery take so long?"

He asked.

"Because the customer wouldn’t let me leave, meow."

San Huamao licked its paws and said.

"Which customer was so naughty? Are you hurt?"

Liu Zheng quickly began checking its body.

"No, meow. I was invited to stay as a guest, meow."

San Huamao said.

"Huh? Oh."

Being invited to stay as a guest by the customer sounds ridiculous, but considering it’s San Huamao, it made sense after all—it’s so cute.