It's the cyber age now, and you're still playing traditional villains?

Xu Shi paused after hearing this, and then confirmed, "The current director of the Inspection Bureau, Tang Shuang?"

"is her."

……

Hearing this name, Xu Shi suddenly felt his blood rushing.

If you were to ask which heroine in the original novel he hated the most, it would definitely be Tang Shuang!

This has nothing to do with whether he is a villain or not.

It’s simply because this guy is a complete hypocrite!

As a law enforcer in Night City of Crime, her acquaintance with the protagonist Shen He originated from a cleanup operation by the Inspection Bureau against the crime city gangs.

And "Spark" was not an exception in this action.

It sounds like a good thing that everyone is happy with, but this is where the problem lies.

After catching Shen He with her superb personal abilities, she did not bring him to justice.

On the contrary, under the other party's verbal attack, Tang Shuang unexpectedly let him go.

Things got out of control from then on. Whenever he came into contact with Shen He, Miss Tang would more or less give him some backdoors.

With her secret help, the development of "Spark" naturally became much smoother.

By the time he was about to die in the original novel, the two were just one step away from becoming lovers.

Xu Shi knew very well that the reason why Tang Shuang did such a thing was largely due to her overflowing sense of justice and her natural sympathy for the weak.

Looking at this point alone, it may not be unacceptable.

But the problem is, this guy is completely ruthless when facing me!

Even many of her actions, whether intentional or not, were helping "Starfire" deal with the "Snake Ring".

Although in this Night Crime City, the strength of the Inspection Bureau and even the City Hall may not be as strong as the six major financial groups.

But this is only relative. Once they are hindered, the consortium will inevitably have headaches.

Even in the original novel, the only time the "Snake Ring" forced Shen He into a desperate situation, it was the Inspection Bureau's forceful intervention that rescued him...

Hard.

The fist is hard.

This is totally unbearable. Can't you see who the victim is?

If Tang Shuang was standing in front of him now, the first thing Xu Shi would do is to slap her twice.

"...Master?"

Seeing that he looked like he wanted to eat someone, Su Lin suddenly became curious.

Is there any feud between them?

I don’t seem to remember any interactions between the young master and Tang Shuang before?

"…It's okay. I just remembered some unpleasant things."

It took him a long while to recover and he exhaled deeply, "Okay then, what time tomorrow? I will meet Director Tang in person."

You can't hide from it.

But fortunately, there is a time difference here, so even such an annoying existence may not be impossible to utilize.

Or she must be used. What if she is really allowed to get involved with Shen He?

-

The next morning, Xu Shi came to the office early, waiting for Tang Shuang's arrival.

Five minutes before the agreed time, there was a knock on the door.

"Please come in."

The door opened, and the moment he saw the person coming, Xu Shi's eyes lit up.

Hmm...how to put it?

Although she was indeed annoying, Tang Shuang's appearance was indeed very attractive.

Exquisite facial features, flawless face... Her voluptuous figure, which seemed to be about to burst out, was hidden under the jet-black Third Reich-style uniform of the Inspection Bureau, adding a bit of coolness to her.

"Hello, Director Tang. Nice to meet you. I'm Xu Shi."

After a little admiration for his appearance in his heart, Xu Shi showed a professional smile, "Please sit down."

"Hello, Chairman Xu."

Tang Shuang nodded calmly, lifted her cloak and sat down elegantly, "Sorry to bother you."

"Don't bother me, I'm happy to cooperate with the Inspection Bureau."

Xu Shi asked someone to bring her some tea. "I just don't know what Director Tang wants to talk to me about?"

"…Then I'll get straight to the point."

Tang Shuang's eyes flickered, "I came here today to talk to you about what happened in the Birch Gold Plains."

"Two weeks ago, your company had an armed conflict with the criminal gangs in Sin City in Birch Gold Plains, correct?"

"It's true."

Xu Shi crossed his arms and looked at her calmly, "What does Director Tang want to say?"

“What I want to say is that in this conflict, your company used heavy weapons without first applying for registration with the Inspection Bureau.”

Tang Shuang took a sip of tea and said slowly, "And your behavior has also had a great impact on the residents of District 7 who live near the Birch Gold Plain."

"So, Director Tang is here to talk to me about fines?"

"This is only one aspect. In addition, the City Hall also hopes that you can provide some assistance for the restoration work of the Seventh District based on humanitarian principles."

"But it depends on your personal wishes. It doesn't matter if you disagree, but the former must be implemented."

After saying that, she looked at Xu Shi seriously, waiting for his reply.

To be honest, among the heirs of the six major conglomerates in the past two generations, there is no shortage of playboys.

They rely on their status to act recklessly, breaking the law in various ways, making other people miserable... The most hateful thing is that after they commit crimes, there are people who help to clean up the mess, making it difficult to bring them to justice.

Xu Shi was naturally one of them. Although this was her first time dealing with him face to face, she had heard of his reputation countless times.

However, she did not think that the man in front of her was anything special. In her eyes, he was just like those other second-generation rich kids, a useless fool. Teaching them a lesson was the most important thing.

The matter on the Birch Plain was undoubtedly a good opportunity. To be honest, if it weren't for Xu Shi's identity, she wouldn't even have negotiated with him so calmly.

however.

What she didn't expect was.

The next second, the cup of water in Xu Shi's hand fell at her feet.

?

!

"Are you done? If you're done, get out."

Before Tang Shuang could react, Xu Shi also gave his response with a gloomy face.

"Fuck you, how dare you ask me for compensation?"

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 22 Are You Really Talking?

Looking at the broken glass at his feet, Tang Shuang was completely stunned.

Maybe he... threw the cup at himself?

Even let yourself get out?

To be honest, this was completely different from what she had expected.

Of course, she wouldn't be so stupid as to expect that the other party would obey her with just a few words.

But at least it should be a normal negotiation approach, right?

But now, what is this unexpected development?

It's like a couple quarreling and throwing things around... Well, that may not be appropriate, but that's roughly the idea.

"...Chairman Xu, do you know what you are doing?"

Being treated like this, Tang Shuang couldn't help but get angry when he came to his senses, "Can I understand that you were deliberately attacking a public official just now?"

"Don't accuse people casually, Director Tang."

Xu Shi wiped his hands slowly and said, "My hand just slipped...did I hurt you?"

That's definitely not the case.

Not to mention that he had a good sense of proportion, the uniforms of the Inspection Bureau were specially modified, and even a "Red Ant"-level explosion might not be able to hurt her.

"Besides, I should be the one asking this question, right?"

So Xu Shi didn't worry about this at all. He just looked at her and said calmly, "Director Tang, do you know what you are doing?"

"What did you say?"

Tang Shuang was a little confused for a moment, but still stared at him angrily with gritted teeth.

"It seems Director Tang didn't understand what I meant."

Xu Shi shook his head. "Then let me ask it another way... Why do you think I need to equip the transport with heavy weapons? Is it for fun?"

"That's because I knew in advance that someone in Sin City was targeting me, so I had to bring more things to protect myself in an emergency."

“…This is not a reason for your company not to register.”

Tang Shuang paused, still insisting.

“But this is very strange.”

Xu Shi frowned. "Fighting street gangs should be the responsibility of your Inspection Bureau, but why didn't I see any trace of you before or after this incident?"

"Now you come to me and tell me it's against the rules... Can you be any more shameless?"

"I……"

Tang Shuang rolled his eyes at him and asked, "Do you still need my help?"

After all, everyone knows that in the City of Night Sin, the armed configuration of the "Snake Ring" is undoubtedly the best.

Even nearly 80% of the weapons used by the Inspection Bureau are purchased from them.

But within the framework of various institutions, the Inspection Bureau does have the responsibility and obligation to provide assistance to the "Snake Ring" - even if it goes to court, Xu Shi is still in the right.

Ah this...

"Besides, we are not the only ones who destroyed the Birch Plain and District 7, right?"

Xu Shi did not give her a chance to breathe. "After all, Snake Ring is the victim, and Spark is the culprit. Before Director Tang questions us, shouldn't we wipe them out first?"

"Or are you and Starfire in the same boat? Do you have some unspeakable secrets?"

"...Don't say such things casually."

Tang Shuang's hands were shaking with anger.

"I think so anyway."

Xu Shi ignored her and showed her a few pictures. "Director Tang, please take a good look. These are what we seized from Spark... If I remember correctly, the Minghong II rocket launcher and UR-Shuo force field armor also seem to be heavy equipment?"

"..."

"So, my personal suggestion is that Director Tang should do something practical. The wild dogs in Sin City are almost equipped with armor."

Xu Shi sneered and clasped his hands together in a pleading manner, "Instead of staring at the poor, innocent, conscientious company that has been the largest taxpayer in Night City for seven consecutive years, okay?"

"I have to wonder if all the taxes we pay every year are just going to the dogs."