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Chapter 44: Mind Reading and Reunions
Chapter 44: Mind Reading and Reunions
After chatting with a regular customer at Old Char's coffee stall, Lyon, who was almost a billionaire's son-in-law, eventually braved the chilly autumn wind and headed off to work, shivering all the way.
All we can say is that adjusting from a life of luxury to one of simplicity is not only a mental challenge but can also manifest physically.
The original Lyon, even in the harshest winters that could turn one's face blue, would still get up early to find work. This autumn chill was truly nothing to him.
However, after getting used to the warm, sweet-scented little tent, the mere absence of a cozy fire by his side caused him to tremble uncontrollably, and he started jogging. He only stopped when he reached the vicinity of the Cleanup Bureau's building, panting heavily.
"Not bad, not bad at all! You're full of energy~"
From the window of the first-floor director's office, a red-haired woman holding a cup of hot water spotted Lyon jogging to work. She pushed open the half-closed window, her curvaceous upper body leaning slightly on the windowsill. With a smile, she waved at Lyon and asked with a mischievous glint in her eyes:
"Little Lyon~ How's the investigation at the Water Supply Company going? Have you found any 'anomalies'?"
"..."
Although he knew she was probably teasing him, her question wasn't about finding anomalies but about obtaining evidence of the Water Supply Company's illegal operations.
But after thinking about the blonde middle-aged man from the Lane family who had come into contact with the Black Sheep's heart, Lyon hesitated slightly.
"Hmm?"
The red-haired director, keenly noticing Lyon's slight hesitation, slightly retracted her smile and asked in surprise:
"Are there really traces of anomalies at the Water Supply Company?"
"..."
You guessed it... But the anomaly there isn't the kind that causes mass illness; it's one of the Seven Sheep Offal pieces that went missing after the Black Sheep's explosive end.
The Black Sheep may have been put down, but it was once a powerful demon, and Lyon was a new recruit. Would the Cleanup Bureau allow him to possess two dangerous demon anomalies at the same time?
"Hmm???"
Noticing Lyon's hesitation again, the red-haired director not only retracted her smile but also unconsciously narrowed her eyes.
"Are you hesitating about reporting it to me? So, this anomaly is somewhat special and useful to you? But even if you report it, you might not be able to get approval to keep it? Hmm... Let me think... The anomaly you found at the Water Supply Company isn't one of the other parts that the dead sheep lost back then, is it?"
"..."
No... I haven't even said a word yet!
Seeing that the red-haired woman had guessed the situation almost perfectly from just two moments of hesitation, Lyon, who had been about to say something, fell silent for the third time.
This was too absurd... Could she have a mind-reading anomaly?
"Relax, I have mind-reading abilities."
Oh, so you don't have mind-reading abilities, but you can still... No way!
Seeing Lyon's obvious shock and wariness in his eyes, the red-haired director couldn't help but smile.
"I'm not lying; I genuinely don't possess mind-reading abilities."
Placing the steaming cup on the windowsill, she propped her face up with her hand and explained with a playful smile:
"I used to play 'hide-and-seek' with infected individuals hidden among ordinary people, so I've become adept at judging by observing their expressions and behaviors. And you, well, you're the type who wears his emotions on his sleeve, so it just so happened that I guessed correctly a few times in a row."
"..."
I don't believe you for a second!
Lyon was utterly unconvinced by the red-haired bureau chief's explanation. Although he wasn't known for his deep and hidden motives, he was usually stoic, and the veterans in Veteran Alley described him as a man of few words. How could she have guessed his thoughts so many times in a row? She must be pulling his leg!
"I'm not lying. You don't express much with your face, but your eyes are brimming with thoughts that are about to spill out."
Glancing at Lyon, who was trying to maintain a stoic expression despite the whirlwind of thoughts in his mind, the red-haired bureau chief's lips curled up. She extended her finger and pointed it towards Lyon's eyes.
"For instance, right now... Your eyes reveal your annoyance at being seen through, your wariness and doubt about whether I truly possess mind-reading abilities, and your relaxation and openness, knowing that you can't hide anything from me... Oh, and there's also a hint of suppressed lust."
After glancing down at her slightly exposed cleavage due to her leaning forward, the red-haired bureau chief reached out and adjusted her top. She then lazily stood up, stretched, and playfully beckoned Lyon, who was feeling a bit embarrassed.
"Come to my office. Let's have a proper chat."
"..."
...
"So that's how it is... The dead sheep's heart is actually in the Lane family."
After a literal heart-to-heart talk with Lyon, the red-haired bureau chief listened to his findings at the water supply company and nodded in realization. Without hesitation, she assigned Lyon a new task.
"An item of this caliber can't be left unattended. It's best to find a way to infiltrate and investigate, and as for the reason..."
After taking a look at Lyon's face, the red-haired bureau chief's eyes lit up. She smiled and suggested,
"How about a family reunion?"
"A family reunion?"
"Yes, a family reunion! It's perfect since you also have the surname Lane. Isn't this the best excuse?"
Seeing Lyon's astonished expression, the red-haired bureau chief smiled and said,
"Just take your Cleanup Bureau credentials and tell them you suspect you have Lane family blood. With your promising future as an associate staff position at such a young age, even the renowned Lionheart Duke's family won't turn you away."
"But my hair isn't blonde..."
"Oh, that's easy! Just dye it!"
"But I was also planning to report them..."
"Reporting is one thing, and a family reunion is another! They won't interfere with each other!"
"..."
"If you really don't want to go, I can assign you a different task."
When Lyon seemed reluctant, the red-haired bureau chief, who rarely found amusement in her work, suddenly turned stern. She pulled out a stack of task files from her desk drawer and spread them out on the table.
"The Bovary Forest experienced two weeks of blood rain, resulting in the death of nearly a thousand animals near the water source."
"A five-meter-tall giant beast appeared at Adolf Manor, causing extensive damage to the farm and injuring several people."
"Numerous ships have been lost in the Lane County seaport, possibly due to an attack by a large aquatic tribe."
"The Huanhe Valley coal yard suffered a massive collapse, and tens of thousands of sand maggots are suspected to have hollowed out the mountain."
"These are the tasks you can take on for now. Choose one!"
"..."
Strange blood rain, a five-meter-tall giant beast, aquatic tribes living underwater, sand maggots capable of hollowing out a mountain...
Lyon clicked his tongue in disbelief and, with a resigned look, "voluntarily" chose,
"Then I'll go for the family reunion..."
(End of Chapter)
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