Chapter 324: Treating People as People

Chapter 324: Treating People as People

Lu Ran stared at the image on the window, his gaze fixed for a long time.

When he finally snapped out of his daze, he was surprised to find that Liu Yunlan was still standing not far behind him.

The deputy director of the Yunshan City Divine Citizen Bureau was quietly waiting, her presence imposing.

Well, I'm quite a big shot too.

Feeling the glances from the soldiers around him, Lu Ran felt a bit embarrassed, "Aunt Liu."

"Clack, clack, clack."

The sound of high heels echoed in his ears.

Liu Yunlan stood with her hands behind her back, taking a few steps forward.

Suddenly, Lu Ran became a bit worried, wondering if she would pull out a pair of handcuffs from behind her back.

After all, Liu Yunlan was wearing a uniform!

The Divine Citizen Enforcer's uniform was not much different from a police uniform, solemn and sacred, exuding an oppressive aura.

She had a slender figure, her long hair simply tied into a bun at the back of her head. Although she was indeed a middle-aged aunt, her every movement carried an air of superiority.

Perhaps because their cultivation levels were similar, Liu Yunlan wasn't afraid of accidentally harming Lu Ran, so she didn't restrain her aura.

Lu Ran was naturally gentle and humble.

Now, with Aunt Liu by his side, he became even more well-behaved.

Lu Ran didn't know why he felt afraid.

Anyway, he also felt a bit intimidated when he saw his class teacher.

A Great Xia Citizen Under Discipline for Life

"The filming and communication equipment are downstairs, Aunt Liu has placed them there for you."

Liu Yunlan stood side by side with Lu Ran, gazing at the city filled with towering buildings below, and continued, "You're participating in Heavenly Pride, but the top floor of the Wuli Tower is a work area, and filming is not allowed."

Lu Ran nodded immediately, "I know, I won't stay here tonight. I'll go downstairs in a while."

Liu Yunlan turned her head and looked up at the famous Great Xia's first Tianjiao.

She suddenly felt that it was a wise decision to meet Lu Ran early on and have him call her 'Aunt Liu'.

At that time, Lu Ran wasn't yet Great Xia's first Tianjiao.

More importantly, at that time, Lu Ran was still in the River Realm.

If it were now...

Liu Yunlan wasn't sure if she would dare to let him call her 'Aunt'.

Lu Ran's rise was too rapid!

Eight days ago,

Lu Ran advanced to the River Realm on the banks of the Wu Lie River, and his brilliance at that time had already amazed Liu Yunlan.

Just eight days later,

When Lu Ran stood before her again, there had been yet another qualitative change?! Liu Yunlan's beautiful eyes shone with surprise.

Indeed, there were distinctions of high and low, noble and humble, even among those in the River Realm.

Lu Ran averted his gaze.

The person was a bit scary!

The atmosphere in the command center was undoubtedly solemn.

Under Aunt Liu's watchful gaze, Lu Ran began to recall all the bad things he had done in his life.

There weren't many,

But they were deadly!

The Divine Demon Sculpture Park alone was enough to kill Lu Ran ten thousand times over.

"You've maintained a good mindset," Liu Yunlan praised softly.

Lu Ran looked out the window at the Moon Watchers on the streets and alleys, indeed as tiny as ants, "I've always kept the bureau's advice in mind."

"Oh?"

"Treat people as people."

"Hehe," Liu Yunlan chuckled and nodded, "Lu Ran, while you can still listen to me, I have something to say."

Lu Ran interrupted, "Aunt Liu, regardless of cultivation level, you are a Divine Citizen Enforcer who guards Rain Alley.

I respect you, and I will take your words to heart."

Upon hearing this, a smile appeared on Liu Yunlan's face as she quietly observed Lu Ran's profile.

After a long while, she advised, "Your future achievements will far surpass the River Realm.

Just like the position you hold now.

The people in your eyes will inevitably become increasingly insignificant.

To the point where their joys and sorrows, their ideals, attachments, and even their lives, will hold no meaning for you."

"Is that so?" Lu Ran furrowed his brows slightly, adjusting his focus to the floor-to-ceiling window in front of him.

So,

That was why Deng Yu Xiang's eyes were filled with only herself?

"Most likely," Liu Yunlan sighed softly, "I also hope that you can always maintain your humanity and your original intentions.

If you can't, then think about the law.

There will always be Divine Citizen Enforcers stronger than you, who will make you pay for your actions."

However, Lu Ran smiled, "Is it possible that I'm the Enforcer you speak of?"

His playful words conveyed his attitude.

Liu Yunlan's expression froze for a moment, then she smiled and said,

"That's great! Aunt Liu will get you a uniform now."

Lu Ran: "..."

Don't joke, Aunt.

The kid has just started his first year of college.

"Hehe~" Liu Yunlan reached out and patted Lu Ran's shoulder, "Let's go, Aunt Liu will give you a tour of this place."

Liu Yunlan turned and left, her high heels clicking with each step.

Lu Ran adjusted his mask and pushed down his hat brim, silently following behind her.

The command center was vast, and Liu Yunlan provided a detailed introduction.

Wherever they went, people stood at attention and saluted respectfully.

However, there was an exception.

On the platform outside the building, Lu Ran saw a person sitting calmly.

A lifeless person.

Wang Quan!

Wang Ling's uncle, a man not yet thirty years old, but appearing ancient and decrepit.

This was too much like 'Gun Rust'!

The image of the Deity Gun Rust was that of an old man.

Lu Ran had seen Gun Rust's virtual image online.

As one of the four first-rank deities in Great Xia, Gun Rust held an exalted position, and his strength was immeasurable!

However, his appearance and attire were not as dazzling as the other deities.

Gun Rust had white hair and a disheveled white beard, wearing a coarse hemp robe and holding a rusty long spear.

His face was stern and full of wrinkles.

He looked like a stubborn old man~

Wang Quan, on the other hand, was young in appearance but had a weathered aura.

He wore a black brocade robe, his beard was unkempt, and he sported medium-length hair.

What surprised Lu Ran even more was that Wang Quan's eyes were somewhat cloudy.

If one were to ignore everything else and only look at Wang Quan's eyes, Lu Ran would truly think that this was an elderly man in his twilight years.

It was quite mysterious.

"Lu Ran," Liu Yunlan introduced, "this is Mr. Wang Quan, who came all the way from the Capital City to help us guard Rain Alley."

"Hello, Mr. Wang," Lu Ran said, looking at the man sitting at the small table, silently drinking alcohol.

Lu Ran had a keen sense of smell, and even on the platform outside the building, he could detect the scent of white liquor.

Wang Quan turned his head slowly, his movements sluggish, appearing like an old man in poor health.

Those cloudy eyes fixed on Lu Ran for a long time, not moving away.

And for a long time, he didn't speak.

The October lunar calendar day was quite chilly.

The atmosphere on the small platform was even colder.

Lu Ran had mentally prepared himself, as Wang Ling, his great-uncle, had already apologized on behalf of his uncle before they arrived.

"Don't die."

Wang Quan spoke coldly, withdrawing his scrutinizing gaze and picking up the small palm-sized wine flask, tilting his head back to take a swig.

Arrogant!

Truly arrogant!

Strictly speaking, in terms of temperament, Wang Ling was an oddity.

Because the deity Gun Rust was an arrogant old man.

Or perhaps it was because Wang Ling didn't have the capital to be arrogant in front of Lu Ran and his teammates, so he was so versatile?

"Alright." Lu Ran smiled, feeling that this statement was very familiar.

He had said it several times to Red Scarf Uncle Chen Jing, telling him not to die.

He never expected that one day, this statement would be thrown back at him.

Wang Quan, Wang Quan,

Don't fall into my hands tonight.

Otherwise, I'll throw this statement right back at you!

"Let's go, Lu Ran," Liu Yunlan patted Lu Ran's back gently, comforting him.

Lu Ran turned and took a step, saying casually, "Aunt Liu, are we really that short on funds at the bureau?"

Liu Yunlan was perplexed, "What?"

Lu Ran said, "You're just letting him drink alone?

Why not provide some peanuts, fried fish, or something?"

Wang Quan: "."

He had been expressionless, but when he heard this, he twitched his lips.

Liu Yunlan's face showed a hint of annoyance, and she lightly patted Lu Ran's shoulder again, "Let's go."

Although she seemed to be scolding him, her attitude became more affectionate.

It had been a long time since Liu Yunlan had heard such playful words.

Whether it was her identity as the bureau chief or as a powerful figure in the River Realm, everyone around her treated her with utmost respect.

Even Liu Yunlan's own children were well-behaved in front of their mother.

Now, Lu Ran's casual remark had brought back memories for Liu Yunlan, stirring up her 'humanity.'

In this world,

Perhaps only Lu Ran, this young man, dared to tease Liu Yunlan and Wang Quan.

"Alright, Aunt Liu, I'm going to get my equipment."

Liu Yunlan hesitated for a moment, then followed Lu Ran into the elevator, "I'll come with you."

"No need, no need, Aunt Liu, stay here and manage the situation," Lu Ran insisted.

"I'll come with you," Liu Yunlan still swiped her card and closed the elevator door, "Lu Ran."

"Hmm?"

"Mr. Wang Quan is a Gun Rust follower, and among your friends from the Capital City, there are also Gun Rust followers. You understand what I mean, right?"

Lu Ran: "The Evil Gun Emperor."

Liu Yunlan said, "It's just a possibility, don't talk about it in front of the camera," and then fell silent.

It wasn't until the elevator reached the first floor that Liu Yunlan spoke again, "Tomorrow morning, at the outdoor restaurant on the eleventh floor, let's have breakfast."

"Okay, Aunt Liu," Lu Ran said.

Lu Ran bid farewell and left, receiving equipment from a Moon Gazing Team member.

As he put on his headphones and walked out of the tower, several teammates immediately approached him.

"Brother~"

"Brother Ran!"

Lu Ran smiled and nodded, but then Qiao Yuansi suddenly darted in front of him and spun halfway.

Behind the girl, the Radiant Blade was pressed against her back.

"Hehe~" Qiao Yuansi raised her hand and placed it on her shoulder, gripping the Radiant Blade, "So quick to react!"

Lu Ran: "."

Radiant Blade: "."

"Brother Ran, have you met my uncle?" Wang Ling asked, his face filled with apology as he approached.

Lu Ran: "Your uncle seems to have something on his mind."

Wang Ling looked confused: "Huh?"

Lu Ran smiled and said, "On top of a 200-meter-tall tower, the wind is quite strong!

Your uncle is up there drinking."

Wang Ling was clearly stumped: "Uh."

Guan Yiren let out a snort of laughter, like frost melting, but she quickly straightened her face, returning to her cold and frosty demeanor.

Lu Ran patted Wang Ling's shoulder: "Tonight, if I get the chance, I'll go meet your uncle and help him relieve his worries."

Wang Ling opened his mouth, his mind filled with words, but he didn't dare to say anything.

Lu Ran was unaware that at this moment, his live stream had gone completely chaotic!

The comments were almost insane:

"Hey, who are these people?"

"Where's Ruyi Sister? Burn Dog! Where's my Ruyi Sister?"

"Is this sister a fairy? Does she have a thing for God Ran? She was all cold-faced, but she smiled when she saw God Ran!"

"Who's this little beauty? What does she mean by calling him 'brother'?"

"What? She's even hugging Burn Dog's arm? Wow, her smile is so sweet and cute!"

"@Jiang Ruyi! Where are you? Your house has been robbed!"

"Ahhhh! The sweet love drama I've been chasing for a year, and when I wake up, it's a bad ending?"

Thank you, Qi Heji, for your generous reward! You're a boss! Thank you, book friend 20240927031614874, for tempting us with your reward! You're all bosses! Thank you for your support!

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