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"Please, I urge you all to put in some effort and carefully find out who this person really is," Zhang Yuqing's mother said, her brow furrowed with worry and her eyes filled with anxiety. "How can a student cause such a huge uproar? What is this about a terrorist attack and the words 'Mountain God'? The entire Z City is in chaos, and people are living in fear!"
As she spoke, she nervously rubbed her hands together, her words flowing like a rapid-fire barrage, full of concern for her child's safety.
"Yes, we are worried about whether our children are safe at school. We send them off hoping for a bright future, but all of that hinges on their safety!" Lu Xiaonuan's mother added, placing her hands on Lu Xiaonuan's shoulders and gently patting her. Her eyes were filled with love and unease, as if her hands were trying to convey strength to protect her child from the unknown dangers.
At that moment, Jiang Ming suddenly emerged from the hallway. He stood tall and walked with steady steps, his gaze radiating confidence.
"Parents, please rest assured. We should be able to provide you with an answer regarding this matter by the end of this week," he declared.
His sudden voice was loud and powerful, bringing a glimmer of hope to the oppressive atmosphere.
"This week? It's only Tuesday; can you really give us an answer by then? I hope so," Zhang Yuqing's mother replied, looking at Jiang Ming with a flash of light in her eyes that held both expectation and skepticism. After all, this situation had kept everyone on edge for far too long.
Once Zhang Yuqing and Lu Xiaonuan left, Yan Qing, Jiang Ming, Drui Feng, and Jiang Wenyu sat back down at the desk to prepare for further investigation.
The office was filled with a serious and tense atmosphere. The table was cluttered with documents and materials, while the computer screen displayed information related to the case.
Drui Feng, known for his impatience, blurted out, "Jiang Ge, what do you mean when you say we can have results this week? Have you found some key evidence?" His eyes widened in curiosity as he leaned forward, looking at Jiang Ming like a puppy waiting for a bone.
As soon as he spoke, everyone's gaze turned toward Jiang Ming like spotlights. Jiang Wenyu crossed her arms and leaned back in her chair, elegantly crossing her long legs. She raised an eyebrow and scrutinized him. "By the way, Jiang Ming, what did you mean by that statement? While public panic is indeed severe right now, we can't afford to make false claims; otherwise, it could provoke even stronger negative reactions from the people. We can't withstand any more turmoil." Her tone was calm but carried an undercurrent of seriousness.
Yan Qing nodded slightly, his gaze deep and sharp like a cold star. "Yes, Jiang Ming, I know you wouldn't say this lightly. Bring out your evidence for everyone to see. Since we've come this far and you say it can be resolved this week, let's solve this case by the end of the week." His words were concise and powerful, each one carrying an undeniable determination.
At Yan Qing's sudden statement, a glimmer of excitement appeared in Jiang Ming's eyes—a thrill born from being trusted once again.
He met Yan Qing's gaze and saw a long-lost trust reflected in those eyes, a trust that had been rekindled since the Klick Incident.
Jiang Ming clenched his right hand resting on his knee as if to encourage himself, then said earnestly, "I've found some information through careful inquiries among the neighbors. There are also some clues provided by Officer Lin."
"Lin Jing?" Yan Qing asked.
"Yes," Jiang Ming confirmed with a nod. "From the neighbors of Zhou Xingshu and Lu Mingyu, we learned that they are cousins who have always lived together. But strangely, no one has ever seen their parents. I even checked their birth certificates and household registration at the Household Registration Bureau. Guess what?" He paused for effect, his eyes sparkling with mystery.
Drui Feng leaned in curiously like a little cat and asked, "What is it? Come on, Jiang Ge, tell us!"
His eyes sparkled with excitement, eager to know the answer immediately.
Jiang Wenyu also became interested; her brows arched slightly, adding a touch of liveliness to her previously cool demeanor. "Stop teasing us and just tell us already."
Jiang Ming cleared his throat and said, "Neither of them is human; they are Ability Users! And they happen to be Ability Users from my former jurisdiction, but I have no idea who they are."
His words detonated like a bomb in the office.
"You don't know them? Why would they use your title as Mountain God?"
Drui Feng curled his lips in disdain and said, "Jiang Ge, you didn't really drive them out of your territory and then forget about these small fries, did you? Now they're using your name to act against society."
"How could that be?"
Jiang Ming slammed his palm on the table, standing up abruptly with a face flushed red, his eyes filled with anger and grievance. "I would never be that kind of person!"
His voice echoed in the office, charged with the emotion of being misunderstood.
Yan Qing watched Jiang Ming's face turn crimson, a mix of urgency and anger, and couldn't help but let a smile creep onto his lips. He reached out and gently tugged at Jiang Ming's sleeve. With a slight pull, he sent Jiang Ming stumbling back into his chair.
Once seated, Jiang Ming resembled an inflated pufferfish, cheeks puffed out in indignation as he muttered, "I've already said it's not me. Why is there no trust in me at all?"
His tone was like that of a child who felt deeply wronged.
Drui Feng found Jiang Ming's expression amusing and could no longer hold back his laughter. He burst out laughing uncontrollably, saying between fits of giggles, "Jiang Ge, you're just too funny!"
His eyes sparkled with mischief as he awaited Jiang Ming's reaction.
Realizing Drui Feng was teasing him, Jiang Ming pretended to be angry and clenched his fists. He lightly punched Drui Feng on the shoulder while mumbling, "You're the only one who can laugh!"
Drui Feng covered the spot where he had been hit but laughed even harder. His hearty laughter echoed through the room, as if it could lift the roof off.
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