Chapter 84: Public Security Department, Jiang Liu
After all, in this game, there were only so many fifth-tier generals.
Although fourth-tier generals were more numerous, their numbers were still limited.
They had to be divided among countless players while also fitting the progression of the game's storyline. The difficulty involved was anything but small.
Therefore, the fifth-tier generals currently recruitable by players were basically figures who had not yet become famous during the early stages.
Once recruited by players, these generals would naturally disappear from the game world.
Of course, NPCs such as Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Cao Cao, Sun Quan, and Dong Zhuo could not be recruited.
After all, the game still needed them to function.
As for Zhao Yun?
Xiao Wen wasn't entirely sure.
Naturally, he hoped Zhao Yun had not yet been recruited.
Only then would he have a chance of recruiting Zhao Zilong himself.
There was no point rushing such matters. He could only take things one step at a time.
At this point, he had officially embarked upon his path as a bureaucrat within the game world.
With that thought, Xiao Wen put away the letter and quietly waited in Zhuo County for the arrival of the new County Magistrate who would be taking over his position.
After completing the handover, he did not immediately rush to Gongsun Zan's territory. Instead, he first returned to his own territory, rested for a while, replenished the losses among the White Dragon Cavalry, and only then had Ma Chao lead the troops toward Gongsun Zan's domain.
As for himself, he left his character idling and logged off to find something to eat.
Climbing out of the game pod, Xiao Wen stretched lazily. Smelling the faint scent of sweat coming from his body, he turned and entered the bathroom. After washing up, he came out and was preparing to eat when the butler, Uncle Fu, walked over.
"Young Master, people from the Public Security Department have come again," Uncle Fu said.
"Again?"
Xiao Wen frowned and looked toward Uncle Fu.
"When they came the previous few times, Young Master was playing the game, so I turned them away."
"After all, we haven't done anything illegal. They can't force us to cooperate, right, Young Master?" Uncle Fu asked with a smile.
Xiao Wen froze for a moment before smiling and nodding.
"Of course. How could I possibly do anything illegal? Uncle Fu, have the meal prepared. It's been a long time since I've had a proper meal, and I'm craving one."
"Once the food is ready, bring those people in."
Uncle Fu paused in surprise and looked at his young master, but he did not say much and simply turned around and left.
Not long afterward, the food was prepared.
Xiao Wen sat at the dining table eating when someone was brought in.
It was a beautiful woman.
She carried an aura of efficiency and decisiveness that set her apart from ordinary women.
When Xiao Wen's gaze landed on the woman, she also looked toward him.
The moment their eyes met, Xiao Wen felt a startling pressure emanating from her.
This was killing intent that could only be forged through life-and-death combat.
Ordinary Public Security Department officers did not possess such a presence.
The woman before him was no ordinary person.
If he had guessed correctly, the fact that she had entered the Public Security Department as a woman meant she was likely a descendant of an ancient martial arts family.
However, in the face of such overwhelming pressure, Xiao Wen remained completely unmoved.
He sat there like an immovable rock.
No matter how fierce the wind or rain, he remained standing firm.
Retracting his gaze, he calmly continued eating the dishes before him.
Food and beauty were both natural desires?
No!
A mere beautiful woman could never affect this lord's appetite!
"I heard the officer was looking for me?"
After finishing a large bowl of rice and letting out a satisfied burp, Xiao Wen finally looked toward the woman.
"Yes," the woman replied.
"We've contacted you before, but you refused us. Let me introduce myself. My name is Jiang Liu. I work for the Public Security Department."
"What a pity."
Xiao Wen nodded and suddenly sighed regretfully.
"A pity? What is?"
Jiang Liu raised an eyebrow, confusion appearing on her face.
"It's a pity that a great beauty like Officer Jiang, blessed with such a healthy and fertile body capable of contributing to the nation's population growth plan, ended up joining the Public Security Department and becoming a revered saint... or rather, a leftover woman."
Xiao Wen's gaze swept over Jiang Liu's curvaceous figure as he sighed emotionally.
Jiang Liu froze for several seconds and stared at Xiao Wen in astonishment.
Had she just...
Been flirted with?
The thought flashed through her mind.
She clearly had not expected this little brat in his early twenties to actually dare flirt with her.
His skin was itching, wasn't it?
"Really? Then how about you come with your big sister here to a hotel and contribute to the nation's population growth plan together?"
Jiang Liu smiled slightly and moved closer to Xiao Wen, speaking in the softest and sweetest voice she could manage.
In the next second, Xiao Wen's defenses completely collapsed.
Holy crap!
This lord was still a virgin!
A virgin who hadn't even touched his own five-fingered maiden!
And you dare flirt with me?
Does your conscience not hurt?
This wasn't the Public Security Department he remembered!
The corner of Xiao Wen's mouth twitched repeatedly, and he found himself unable to respond.
"Forget it. I only have two kidneys. I can't handle that. Let's talk business."
"Since Officer Jiang only came looking for me after so long, it seems the people behind you have already started investigating the three major guilds and that online game, right?"
Xiao Wen coughed twice to hide his embarrassment before immediately steering the conversation toward serious matters.
"You call this a long time? I've come every single day. Your butler is the one who kept blocking us and refusing to let us meet you. Speaking of which, isn't cooperating with our investigation something you're supposed to do?"
Jiang Liu narrowed her eyes and stared at Xiao Wen.
The moment this topic came up, she felt an overwhelming urge to lose her temper.
This guy!
Had she only come once in a while?
No!
She had come every day!
Yet she had been stopped at the door every single time and denied entry.
Even showing her credentials had been useless.
She couldn't force her way in.
After all, this guy still carried the title of one of the nation's Ten Outstanding Young Entrepreneurs.
Although... that title had not been earned through his own ability but through his parents, who had already disappeared.
Still, with that honor hanging over his head, barging in without any evidence would be inappropriate.
Moreover, those higher-ups had also given clear instructions.
People like him should be recruited whenever possible.
They were to be treated with courtesy.
No recklessness allowed.
Thus, while Liu Bei had his famous Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage, Jiang Liu had her Ten Visits to the Villa.
Xiao Wen: (⊙o⊙)…
I didn't know!
If I'd known you were this persistent, I definitely would've had Uncle Fu block you for another month to help temper your character!
Xiao Wen thought silently to himself.
"Get to the point. Why are you looking for me?"
"You should understand that what you have to offer holds no attraction for me."
"Give up. I won't join you."
Xiao Wen spoke bluntly.
"I know. That's why I intend to change methods. How about we cooperate instead?" Jiang Liu replied.
"Cooperate?"
Xiao Wen raised an eyebrow in surprise.
"That's right. Cooperate. If you agree to work with us, we can help you accomplish something."
"For example... finding your missing parents."
Xiao Wen's pupils contracted.
His breathing instantly became much heavier.
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