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Chapter 162 60 Love and Judgment
To this day, no one in this world had yet appeared who could escape Li Lin's surveillance. Whether it was line of sight, hostility, or even thoughts themselves, as long as he wanted, he could basically distinguish them. Except that the accuracy might have a tiny little problem, but it was harmless .
Swiftly and decisively dragging out that bastard spying on Sora, a shot grazing the scalp and shattering the box, the person's psychological defense line had already collapsed. Seemingly never having seen someone like Li Lin who would fire a shot first without saying a word, the whole person was scared into a listless, trembling state, letting Li Lin pull out some miscellaneous tools from the side and tie him entirely to a utility pole, until the other few people came over after hearing the gunshot.
And while waiting, Sora also analyzed the person's identity from the attacker's clothing and some small accessories.
"…A fan?"
Are fans this brave these days?
Looking at the little Feline boy tied up like a dumpling on the utility pole, Li Lin blinked, feeling as if he had been shocked by some alien culture.
This was no ordinary feat; one had to know there were three police officers nearby, two of them high-ranking inspectors, all big shots commanding their own spheres. Their skills were agile, awareness outstanding, yet someone managed to sneakily follow them to behind the box; this couldn't help but make them lose face .
Especially when, after realizing the gunshot, the three walked to the back alley and saw the sneaky young man tied up, the faces of several police officers almost turned green. They indeed liked to gossip, true, but this was already a provocation to their professional ethics. They immediately swore an oath to use all eighteen kinds of martial arts to make this bastard who provoked the police's dignity speak. As a result, as soon as the 1.8-meter-tall Hoshiguma appeared with her long horns, this little guy spilled the beans like pouring beans from a bamboo tube , revealing all his judgments, movements, methods, and the like. Making several police officers frown listening.
"Using the contrast of sunlight and building colors to determine the approximate location, and confirming the house and related address through big data investigation, then scouting internally by disguising as a construction worker, bypassing various surveillance and protection. Was stopped at the electronic door, but he self-taught some electromagnetic related knowledge, used some tools to unlock the electronic door, so he detoured to the back alley of this shop, preparing to climb the wall to sneak photos of Sora's movements…"
You're so awesome, why don't you become a spy? Ordinary spies aren't as capable as you, okay?
Looking at this Feline youth tied up like a dumpling with an innocent face, the three police officers couldn't help but fall silent. Couldn't manage the gangsters, and now such a strong individual driven by interest popped out. The safety and comfort Lungmen originally promoted now looked like a joke in the eyes of the three police officers.
The interrogation didn't last long; because Sora was quite frightened, the group had already moved to another shop to continue their unfinished grand meal. However, compared to the initial schadenfreude and curiosity, the expressions of several people now were much more serious. Especially after hearing that fan, upon hearing Sora say Li Lin was her boyfriend, his eyes turning crimson (eyes nearly popping out) and constantly howling, not only scared Sora but also startled everyone else.
For the pursuit of an idol to drive a person to such madness, it couldn't be said to be unprecedented, but it still made people feel somewhat fearful.
"So, it's fake between you two? Wanting to stop such fans from bothering you?"
"Made a fool of myself in front of you …"
Watching Ch'en skillfully deal with the crazed fan, Sora also smiled somewhat shyly.
Since the other side said it first, then there was no element of being unable to back down gracefully. An attack incident had already occurred, so the subsequent matters should be handled by the police. This was a matter of choice and law enforcement rights; even if Sora didn't want her little thoughts exposed, it was better to clarify such entangled things now.
"No, I think this is a very effective method."
Facing the crazed fan on the utility pole, who was so scared he was somewhat incontinent, Ch'en shook her head and said seriously to Sora:
"After a star announces their marriage or confirmed romantic relationship, it can often very effectively screen out some irrational fans. Today's fan is a good example. This time it was just secretly following; if he used his abilities to infiltrate the company and did some irrational actions towards Sora, then the consequences could be very terrible. From this point, your boyfriend is doing a very competent job."
"Yeah. Normally it would be impossible to discover, right? This kid is really crazy; that box has an Originium coating, capable of blocking almost all perception-type abilities. If not for your fake boyfriend being very capable, you might have really been in trouble this time… But this is also a good thing, it's the first time I've seen this kind of thinking."
Will definitely apply it next time.
Swire took out her phone, took photos of the scene and the dilapidated alley, and signaled her staff around to prepare for work.
"The people from Blacksteel International should be back by now too; normally, wouldn't your little idol self always have two Blacksteel bodyguards on standby? Where did they go? Sent away by you?"
"No, they were planning to take some photos of us at the next shop…"
"Then let me tell you from a practitioner's perspective."
Looking at Sora, who seemed to still have some lingering fear , Swire put her phone back in her bag, looked at Sora, who seemed somewhat absent-minded , and said with a serious expression:
"Check your management team. People you think are trustworthy might actually not be that trustworthy. Whoever arranged for you to come out at this time, and whoever arranged for you and that fellow Li Lin to wander outside alone for so long, dismiss the person who made the plan directly and hand them over to us for handling."
"Doing this, isn't it a bit too much? Everyone has worked together for a long time, I don't think…"
"Compared to that silly but overly sensitive beast over there, a little girl like you entangled in interpersonal relationships is really not likable."
Touching the gold ornament on her tail, Swire looked at the hesitant Sora and said bluntly:
"Hesitation won't make that person grateful, only lead to wishful thinking. In my many years of handling cases in Lungmen, I have never seen a criminal genuinely repent. Their repentance is just words spoken wanting to escape punishment after they are about to be sentenced. For all matters concerning bottom lines, there should be no personal feelings involved. So-called bottom lines don't exist to be broken; they exist because they cannot be broken. Whoever touches the bottom line must pay with blood."
"On this point, your fake boyfriend did a really beautiful job. Directly issuing the sternest warning upon detecting danger; otherwise, do you know what that so-called crazed fan had prepared in his pocket? Originium dust, homemade explosives, some personally assembled harmful tools."
"He came with the intention of killing you if he couldn't have you. And he knew your route; what does this mean, do you understand?"
People who don't cherish themselves cannot teach others to cherish themselves.
Looking at the thoughtful Sora, Swire didn't intend to continue speaking, directly commanding her staff to tie up the crazed fan like a dumpling and send him into the dark, lightless alley.
With such an attack incident occurring, it would be a bit too much for them to continue eating leisurely here. The nature of this case was very simple on the surface, but the meaning behind it was very malicious. A star whose movements were confidential had her tracks very easily investigated; if it were a minor star or some underground idol, it might be possible, however, for a big star like Sora, whose every post and statement was handled by a dedicated studio and staff, it was undoubtedly an internal problem.
Blacksteel International happened to be transferred away, only Sora and Li Lin planned to go eat during this period, and then coincidentally someone was lurking here at this time; this couldn't be said to be without problems.
Hesitating at this time and not being able to act ruthlessly directly, clearly harms one's own people.
Immature doesn't mean correct, and mature doesn't either.
Right or wrong can only be judged by oneself.
"At least trust the professionalism of our Lungmen Guard Bureau."
Ch'en and Hoshiguma also nodded at the two, followed behind Swire and left, leaving only Sora standing in place, her expression changing as she pondered something, and Li Lin, who wasn't thinking about anything, preparing to sit down and pick up his knife and fork to eat, in the restaurant, letting them decide the next course of action.