Wang Meng showed Xu Lan the files while Xiao Feng sent Qin Lao and the others back. Even though Song Xi admitted that she was that lady in the mental asylum, she refused to cooperate and help with the investigation. For now, this was put on hold.

“Take a look, here’s everything you need to know. There are two main discoveries. First of all, we found out that someone has been offering sacrifices to the Zhao brothers. Secondly, we noticed that the Sparrow Game terminal came online in Laos recently.” Wang Meng piled the stack of files up on the table and briefed Xu Lan about the situation.

“Uh huh, I’ll take a look and let you know if there’s anything that I’m uncertain about. Why don’t both of you head out first, you couple are such an eyesore,” Xu Lan replied nonchalantly and nodded.

Xiao Feng invited Xu Lan over as he had been in charge of the 928 incident all this while. Moreover, Xu Lan had the ability to spot new information and important clues that others could not. Even though he was discharged from his position and his presence here at the office was inappropriate, Xiao Feng still decided to invite him over. If the case could be solved, Xu Lan might even be welcomed back into the police force.

“You have a sharp tongue but I know you mean well. You’re like Xiao Feng, unresponsive and keep your thoughts to yourself. Sometimes if you choose to share, maybe problems wouldn’t be problems anymore.” Wang Meng chuckled, patting Xu Lan’s shoulder. After noticing how Xiao Feng glared at him, he rolled his eyes proudly.

“Officer Xiao is an enigma? Why didn’t I know about this? I feel like I’ve been fed with plenty of your affectionate exchanges since when we first met,” Xu Lan asked as he flipped through the documents.

“Uh…”

“This is not worthy of your attention. You should go through the documents first.” Xiao Feng covered Wang Meng’s mouth and dragged him out, feeding Xu Lan with another round of their affectionate exchange.

‘Sense of security? I’m neither an enigma nor an insensible person. How do I give him a sense of security?’ Xu Lan chuckled as he thought. He directed his attention back to his documents again.

So, he chose to forget about how he subjected Bai Wu to psychological abuse. It was not his intention for Bai Wu to feel wronged and upset.

Meow—

After some time, he heard a cat on the sofa. He was certain that there was no cat back when he first entered the room. He immediately stopped flipping through the documents and looked up. He was greeted by a woman in disheveled clothing who was lounging seductively on the sofa.

“Phew, I thought you’ve left.” Xu Lan breathed out and asked as he massaged his temples.

“Bai Wu didn’t do anything wrong…”

Before Ka Daiwen was done talking, the documents flew out of Xu Lan’s hands. The sharp edges of the paper cut Kai Daiwen’s soft and supple skin. She glanced at Xu Lan with the pride that characterized the dragon clan.

“It’s not his fault, I was the one at fault. Could you please let me spend some time alone?” Xu Lan fished out his handkerchief from his pocket and rubbed away the blood seeping out of Ka Daiwen’s delicate face.

“Look.” Ka Daiwen grabbed Xu Lan’s hands. “Whether it’s human or other beings, you’re able to treat everyone without discrimination. You’re still so nice to me despite knowing that I dislike you. So, how is Bai Wu any different from everyone else? Did you give him a sense of security at all?”

“Would you say that I was being nice to you if I injured you? Your understanding does not make any sense at all!” Xu Lan rolled his eyes and retracted his hands forcefully.

“Bai Wu and I, we’re of the same species. What makes you an exception then? You’re like the floating log amidst the raging sea. You really should ask Bai Wu why does he hate humans so much; why is it that he does not have any human friends other than you. Give this a serious thought.”

Ka Dai vanished into thin air after she was done talking. It was as though she was never here.