Chapter 424: Strong against the Strong
"Han Bing, is this amusing to you?"
"Do you think that the higher-ups, after seeing this video, will think I, Lu Wenrou, am incompetent? Wrong,"
"the incident happened on your turf. Under your watch, these people ambushed us."
"What have you been doing these past few years?"
Lu Wenrou also lost her temper and pointed at Han Bing as she spoke.
"Hey, Team Leader Lu, what do you mean by that?"
"Exactly, it's like it's Dragon Gate losing face, not our Section Seven."
We're also acting according to the law here. You were reported, we can't just skip the process, can we?"
Han Bing's men suddenly got upset and began protesting loudly.
"Follow the process? Fine, but I need to make a phone call first, then go to a certain place, and finally come back with you to Section Seven!"
Lu Wenrou said with a dark expression on her face.
"Alright, let's see what the higher-ups have to say!"
Han Bing leaned against the car, clearly aware that this whole situation was a trap. It had already hit the web, and it wouldn't be easy to calm things down.
"Well, I'll just sit in the car for a while then!"
Tank propped himself up on the car door and climbed back in. He felt utterly dejected inside—what on earth did that kid eat to grow so strong? How could his grip be so powerful?
I'm nearly two meters tall and a martial artist myself, and yet, I was almost knocked down by him?
"Hey, boss... we've been set up. Figure out a way to suppress the video's popularity. Yeah, I know,
we won't back down, we'll definitely complete the mission!"
Lu Wenrou also got in touch with her superiors and briefed them on the current situation.
After that, she put away her phone and said to Han Bing, "The higher-ups will handle this matter. Cooperate with us,
trace the origin and investigate this thoroughly. There will be a press conference!"
"Then tell me the detailed account of what happened!"
Seeing that the Dragon Gate higher-ups said so, Han Bing didn't keep harping on it anymore.
After all, anyone with half a brain could see that it was a trap. The aim was to tarnish Lu Wenrou and her team's reputation and force them to leave Jinling.
"This started this morning when I received a phone call from an orphanage..."
Lu Wenrou explained in detail how she received the call and then rushed to the orphanage and later the scrap collection station.
"Let's go to that orphanage you talked about, although I suspect it's already deserted. I've been in Jinling for years and have never heard of any orphanage in the suburbs!"
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Han Bing finished speaking and climbed into his SUV.
Lu Wenrou followed in her car and while driving, she dialed Qin Yu's number. Once connected, she frustratingly recounted the events.
"Looks like Living Yama has thrown down the gauntlet for you. Fortunately, the higher-ups trust you, and since I've not shown my face, otherwise our reputations would be ruined,
making our future operations challenging!"
Qin Yu felt that their plan of "one in light, one in shadow" was rather wise.
"We're heading to the orphanage now. If we can find the head of the institution, we should be able to uncover some clues!"
Lu Wenrou said through clenched teeth.
"I doubt there will be any clues left. Anyway, let's stay in touch by phone. When it's time for me to take action, I'll catch them by surprise!"
For such minor investigative work, Qin Yu certainly would not get involved personally.
"Alright, I'll call you later!"
After putting down her phone, Lu Wenrou glanced at the rearview mirror, "Tank, how are you feeling, any better?"
"Ah... somewhat better. But it still hurts a bit. I just can't figure out why that little brat was so vicious?"
Tank sprawled out on the back seat, rolling his eyes as he spoke.
"Maybe... the person we're dealing with isn't a child at all!"
Lu Wenrou contemplated before speaking.
"Team Leader Lu, what do you mean?"
Tank straightened up and asked in bewilderment.
"A dwarf, you know? I think there's a master on the Tiger List who's a dwarf. Just over a meter tall,
if you don't look closely, there's hardly any difference from a child!"
Lu Wenrou had now calmed down, and combining what she already knew, she quickly guessed that the child who had attacked the tank was very likely a dwarf with stunted growth.
After all, the tank was a martial artist, big and tall. No matter how skilled a child might be, a successful sneak attack would be impossible.
As for being slapped away with a palm, it was all intentional by the other party. The goal was to be captured by the surveillance and arouse the sympathy of the netizens, making them feel that it was a child being abused by a villain.
"Oh, now that you mention it, it makes sense. I almost thought I was so weak that I got bullied by a child!"
The tank sighed in relief, a smile finally appearing on his face.
"Yes, if we find the head of the orphanage and this dwarf, we can proove our innocence."
Lu Wenrou nodded.
"Damn it, if I encounter that dwarf again, I'll definitely let him taste the power of my fists!"
The tank clenched his fists, causing a crackling sound.
"This also shows that there are martial forest experts around Living Yama. That dwarf doesn't seem too strong, but I'm afraid if we run into someone on Han Bing's level, even both of us together wouldn't be a match!"
Lu Wenrou said, furrowing her brows.
As far as she knew, besides the experts on the Tiger Ranking, there were also many low-profile experts working for big families or powerful groups, whose names were not on the Tiger Ranking.
Just like Feng Wudao or Yuan Tiangang, none of them were on the Tiger Ranking.
"So... how capable is our team leader in fighting? Can he cope with experts like Han Bing?"
The tank was curious about their leader who had never shown up.
"Shouldn't be a problem; from the time I've known him, his strength has been unpredictable. The stronger the opponent, the stronger he becomes!"
Lu Wenrou gave Qin Yu a high evaluation.
"Holy shit, he's that awesome?"
The tank's eyes widened in astonishment.
"You'll know in the future. He is indeed very talented in martial arts."
Lu Wenrou did not reveal too much about Qin Yu's exploits. Today's events also proved that Qin Yu's decision to stay hidden was brilliant.
Squeak...
Some ten minutes later.
Han Bing's off-road vehicle stopped in front of what was supposedly the orphanage.
After signaling with her hand, several subordinates quickly ran towards the back door of the orphanage.
Clang...
Seeing the gate firmly closed, Han Bing lifted her long leg and gave it a simple and brutally strong kick.
Crack...
The old building's gate, usually made of wood, was instantly shattered by Han Bing's kick.
Then, she swaggered in, ponytail swinging.
"Tank, you stay in the car!"
After parking the car, Lu Wenrou quickly jumped out, too.
But upon entering the courtyard, she was taken aback. There were a lot of workers busily moving things around; it looked more like a warehouse scene than an orphanage with children and a director present.
"Hmm..."
Han Bing casually strolled around and quickly came over to Lu Wenrou, lowering her voice, "No flaws at all!"
"Damn it!"
Lu Wenrou clenched her fists in frustration.
She hadn't expected to be made a fool of upon her arrival in Jinling!