My Professions Have Too Much Personality - Chapter 180 - 123: Dirty Trick and Heavy Drinking

Chapter 180: Chapter 123: Dirty Trick and Heavy Drinking

When Su Chen emerged from the basement, Gu Bing hadn’t left yet. She had just finished organizing her files. Seeing him, she couldn’t help but ask, “What’s wrong? Did something happen?”

Su Chen was still pondering the best way to make his report. Reporting six Core Seeds at once… ’Writing an anonymous letter would be a fool’s errand,’ he thought. ’It would probably be tossed in the trash before it even reached the higher-ups.’

’Having someone else make the accusation is also too risky. It would inevitably be traced back to me.’

’Long-term Mind Control only works on ordinary Tier Three Professionals. People like that have no real voice in the Judicial Court. Even if I controlled one, they couldn’t say anything of consequence.’

Hearing Gu Bing’s question, he shook his head. “It’s nothing.”

“I’ll be going, then.” Gu Bing had more or less finished organizing her things. Her visit this time was to report on who would be joining their faction next.

Before she left, she scheduled another meeting with Su Chen. Since those people had already pledged their allegiance, he had to meet with them at some point.

After seeing Gu Bing out and closing the door, Su Chen had a flash of inspiration. ’Back in Southwind, how did Zhou Xian report me again?’

’He found an acquaintance of mine who was suspected of having been captured and then released by Black Tuo, thus linking me to the Deceitful God Sect. Even though Old Zhang was clearly targeting me back then, that method is still much better than an anonymous letter.’

’An acquaintance of Meng Qi’s… I can’t find one. When the opportunity arises, I’ll just find a Black Tuo Follower to make the report. I have to track them down next anyway.’

Having thought of a way to kill two birds with one stone, Su Chen opened his Wristband. He carefully worded a message and sent it to Teng Liang.

This senior apprentice-brother of his was Xia Hanshi’s first student. He had been one of the deputy chiefs of the Punishment Department before he gambled with his life to forcibly advance to the rank of Ancient Spirit Giant.

He became one of the honorary chiefs of the Punishment Department—a title that, despite its name, still carried the authority of a deputy chief.

It wasn’t until the next morning that he received a one-word reply: “Good.”

And when Su Chen opened his door, a squad from the Punishment Department was already standing there. All fifteen of them were clad in heavy Judge Armor, their presence grim and silent.

There were three Tier Three Professionals in the squad, and the captain leading them was a Tier Four Professional with a long, slanted scar on his face.

“You can call me Wu Yang, Your Excellency,” he said, his expression solemn. “Until we receive new orders, we are responsible for your safety.”

This was exactly what he had asked Teng Liang for: to dispatch an elite squad. The official reason was for his protection, but his true intention was to lead them out to eradicate the Black Tuo Followers.

’My senior is too generous. A Tier Four Professional, qualified to be a deputy chief,’ Su Chen marveled. Only after asking for more details did he learn the full story.

Although Wu Yang was a Tier Four Professional, he was only Tier Four Lower. At nearly fifty years old, his potential was basically exhausted. He held an honorary deputy chief title, but it was different from someone like Zhao Gang.

“Thank you all for your trouble…” Su Chen exchanged a few words with them. Until they were to take action, the squad would be stationed here, handling his security in three rotating shifts.

This was already the core area of the Judicial Court; stationing a protection detail here was bound to attract attention.

As Su Chen chatted with the squad, many passing Judges glanced over frequently, speculating about what might have happened.

“Su Chen…”

Someone suddenly called his name. Su Chen turned his head, and his eyelid twitched. The newcomer was none other than Zhu Xuan, who was slowly approaching from a distance with a kind smile on his face.

’He’s okay?’

The thought came to Su Chen subconsciously, but he immediately realized something was wrong. He turned to head back inside, saying in a low voice, “Keep him out.”

“Su Chen… Su Chen…” Seeing him turn and leave, Zhu Xuan couldn’t help but quicken his pace.

A passing Judge couldn’t help but express his disappointment. “And here I thought we’d see them bury the hatchet.”

“You watch too much TV,” someone beside him retorted, shaking their head. “Su Chen was just set up by him yesterday, and you expect them to make up today?”

After Su Chen and Zhu Xuan’s battle yesterday, a rumor had sprung up from nowhere, claiming that Zhu Xuan had planned it all along and had deliberately tried to catch Su Chen off guard.

All that previous talk of “archrivals” and “revenge” had been deliberately fabricated by someone to build hype, and the rumors were spreading like wildfire.

“Halt.” Wu Yang stepped forward, blocking Zhu Xuan’s path. “My apologies. His Excellency Su Chen is not seeing anyone at the moment.”

“I came to apologize to him in person. I was blinded by my obsession before,” Zhu Xuan said with a sincere expression.

But Wu Yang paid him no mind, simply refusing him entry. Helpless, Zhu Xuan had no choice but to leave under the watchful eyes of the crowd.

’This guy… Who is he really…?’

Watching Zhu Xuan turn and walk away, a shadow fell over Su Chen’s heart.

’There’s no way I can be alone in the same room with him. Never mind that some damn thing might be targeting him.’

’If this Zhu Xuan up and dies here, I’ll be stuck with the blame no matter what. It’s disgusting.’

’They probably won’t let Zhu Xuan die so quickly,’ Su Chen speculated. ’He just went out with Meng Qi yesterday. If he died right after, Meng Qi would undoubtedly be the number one suspect.’

’The best approach for them would be to let him live a few more days, then have him die at a time when suspicion wouldn’t fall on Meng Qi.’

’I can’t let this mess get to me. I need to make plenty of public appearances over the next few days to establish an alibi for myself.’

That very evening, Su Chen invited the representatives from the several factions Gu Zhengting had been in contact with to have dinner at the Judicial Court.

They had originally arranged to meet at a location outside, but because of the issue with Zhu Xuan, Su Chen decided to just invite them to dine within the Judicial Court instead. After all, it was only a simple meeting.

As night fell, a banquet was held in the villa. The representatives from the various factions gathered, expressing their deep concern for Su Chen and promising they would do their utmost to satisfy his needs.

The gathering was a great success, with both host and guests enjoying themselves. They didn’t leave until late into the night.

’Gu Zhengting picked some good people. None of them pressed me for any on-the-spot commitments.’ Su Chen rubbed his face, his head groggy. ’That wine Wang Yang brought must be quite valuable. I’m already Tier Three, yet it still made me feel tipsy.’