Chapter 1478: Chapter 1479: Cooperation
The law enforcement team couldn’t forcibly make Xu Huo hand over all of Zeng Lou’s belongings. After saying a word of thanks for his cooperation, they began gathering evidence in the room with their law enforcement recorder. Because this might involve certain forces related to Bai Kou and the Eye of Platinum, Xu Huo was politely asked to leave.
Killing Zeng Lou didn’t mean the problem was solved. On the contrary, the longer one stays at the Eye of Platinum, the higher the risk. Judging by Zeng Lou’s attitude, the person instructing him might ignore both the law of the Eye of Platinum and the deterrence of the law enforcement team, and send people to attack him again. Such a person is either foolish or can act above the law, believing that even if they commit an illegal act by killing a player protected by the law enforcement team within the Eye of Platinum, they wouldn’t suffer any consequences. Currently, only one player has been sent, simply because they think one player is enough.
Perhaps even stepping outside could lead to an attack.
Seeing Xu Huo’s bad expression, a member of the law enforcement team comforted him, "This kind of thing won’t happen a second time, don’t worry."
Xu Huo’s brows relaxed slightly, and he brought up another matter, "I think the real goal on the other side is to make me disappear from the Eye of Platinum."
Being killed or retreating into the game are both possibilities, and there is also the Bai Kou factor. Generally, it isn’t her partner but rather controlling parents or an obsessive admirer.
Xu Huo is just a Rank-C player. As figures like the mayor and the mayor’s spouse of the Eye of Platinum wouldn’t be so petty. Furthermore, there is no news of Bai Kou being married or engaged at the Eye of Platinum, so the most likely possibilities are her partner or admirer...
Just as this thought crossed his mind, Bai Kou sent a communication request, asking about the time of the attack. Her tone was as indifferent as ever, but her choice of words had a different implication. In the end, she even asked, "Were you injured?"
As if confirming, Xu Huo glanced at the person in the projection screen and suddenly chuckled softly, "Thanks for your concern, the law enforcement team is very professional."
He sat on the sofa, idly tapping the tabletop, "It’s so late, shouldn’t you be resting? Is the municipal government that busy?"
"Lots of guests lately," Bai Kou said, "I found out about the Eternal Star Hotel at the last minute, so I thought I would ask how you were doing."
"Just a minor problem," Xu Huo asked with a smile, "Do you have time tomorrow? How about having a meal together?"
"Sure," Bai Kou’s expression didn’t change much, but she answered swiftly, "However, I have no time during the day. Let’s talk in the evening. I’ll send a car to pick you up then."
After the call ended, Xu Huo turned to the law enforcement team player who had comforted him earlier. Facing their curious yet probing gaze, he politely asked, "I wonder if it’s convenient to go to the mall tomorrow?"
This was asking if the law enforcement team could arrange the itinerary.
"It’s best to stay in the hotel..." The player paused and then changed their tone, "But I can discuss it with the captain."
"Thank you."
"No need." As the person who was sympathetic to Xu Huo a few minutes ago walked out of the room and closed the door, they cursed, "It’s outrageous!"
Because this matter involved Bai Kou, the law enforcement team was assigned to protect Xu Huo. But now that they were going to dine together, those familiar with Bai Kou’s style felt their relationship was somewhat unusual. Subsequently, not only was the protection scaled up, but an attendance plan was meticulously devised to prevent any assassination attempts that might make him late for dinner.
Not all law enforcement team players were professionals, and the next morning, an amiable female member joined the team. She was very adept at interacting with people and repeatedly probed whether Xu Huo and Bai Kou were a couple.
Though he couldn’t fathom what Bai Kou intended to do, she had helped him, and Xu Huo was willing to follow her script, so long as he didn’t have to fabricate facts.
After smoothing things over, he was ready to leave the hotel to choose an outfit for the evening meal.
Meeting without a formal invitation might mean just grabbing a bite, but having settled on the plan a day in advance implied a formal occasion, and wearing something appropriate is basic courtesy.
It was obvious that Bai Kou was quite popular within the law enforcement team. The personnel protecting him changed three times in secret, and the floating numbers above them danced around "7" and "8," with colors not so bright — generally not very amicable.
The female player was to assist Xu Huo in selecting attire, so she followed him into the clothing store, hinting during their conversation that Bai Kou had many admirers, including even people from the Lang Family, who were openly aligned with the Eye of Platinum.
The one getting engaged wasn’t Bai Kou, as Xu Huo understood from a conversation he overheard with Xin Rong and others that night. Based on some fragmented information, such as the mayor and the mayor’s spouse having been married for twenty years, it was clear that one of them wasn’t Bai Kou’s biological parent, and the candidate for engagement wasn’t Bai Kou. Likely, she became the mayor’s family member because her mother remarried.
The sectional information terminal of the Eye of Platinum had various rumors about the mayor’s family members, but no substantial evidence proving the structure of the mayor’s household. Since Bai Kou was the most well-known, many assumed she was the one about to get engaged. Meanwhile, affluent young men like Xin Rong, who had access to certain sources of information, knew the real inside story.
"I’d like to give a gift to Miss Kou Kou’s sister. I’m new here and don’t know what’s trendy at the Eye of Platinum." Xu Huo smiled at the female player.
"Miss Peipei loves dolls, and Miss Kou Kou often buys them for her," the female player opened the communicator and displayed the latest princess doll.
Seeing the price tag for the children’s toy, Xu Huo hesitated a moment, "I see... Could it be that Miss Kou Kou has already given this latest model?"
"That’s possible," the female player nodded and enthusiastically helped pick out a gift box version, "Miss Kou Kou would only give limited editions. Although this gift box version is produced in large quantities, it’s quite classic."
Xu Huo entrusted her to purchase it, and the female player looked at him expectantly, "Won’t you prepare a gift for Miss Kou Kou?"
"I have other plans," Xu Huo sent her off.
Shortly after the female player left, a tipsy woman barged into the fitting room, gazing at him with seductive eyes, "Oh dear, wrong place..."
She stumbled towards Xu Huo, reaching out to steady herself, "Where’s the restroom? I want to find the restroom, can you take me there?"
As she approached, Xu Huo sidestepped, watching the woman stagger a few steps before she gracefully fell into a sitting position. He then remarked, "Due to prolonged combat or training and the effects of Evolution Potion, gameplay female players have relatively well-proportioned and athletic physiques, exuding strength and a sense of healthy beauty... But sorry, I prefer the delicate type."