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Chapter 723 723:
"So you're working out crazily trying to close the physical gap between genders?"
Dirk Carter asked.
Cuthbert Lewis nodded.
He said, "I've proven with facts that women are not inferior to men. The fact that I became the deputy leader of the criminal investigation team is the best proof."
As he said this, Cuthbert Lewis looked very proud.
Dirk Carter said seriously, "My second question: do you rarely have sexual activities?"
Cuthbert Lewis was stunned.
His eyes dodged a bit.
His face turned flushed.
"Can I not answer that question?"
Cuthbert Lewis asked.
Dirk Carter shook his head and said, "You must answer; only when I figure out the cause can I prescribe the right remedy."
Cuthbert Lewis pursed his lips.
He seemed to have made a big decision.
He took a deep breath and said, "Yes, rarely. I'm not married, and I don't have a boyfriend."
Dirk Carter was taken aback and asked, "Lewis, how old are you?"
"36."
"Still not married at 36?"
"What? Is it not okay? Which law states you must get married at 36?"
"Ahem..."
That question left Dirk Carter speechless.
Then he asked, "You said rarely; how often is it? Once a month, once every three months, or once every six months?"
Cuthbert Lewis finally became a little impatient.
He said angrily, "Not once, alright? I'm still a virgin. Are you satisfied now?"
It was like being struck by lightning on a clear day.
This time Dirk Carter was truly dumbfounded.
It's known that Cuthbert Lewis's looks are quite good, and though his figure couldn't be seen clearly in a police uniform, it's still hard to imagine him being a virgin at 36.
"Don't you have any desires usually?"
Dirk Carter asked.
Cuthbert Lewis blushed.
He said, "I do, but I suppress them. Once those evil thoughts arise, I drown myself in work. Anyway, there's always work to be done in the detective team."
He said this very matter-of-factly.
Especially the word "evil thoughts," which illustrated the status of "sex" in his mind.
After asking two questions.
Dirk Carter figured out Cuthbert Lewis's problem.
First, he has long treated himself like a man and mentally shaped himself into a man. Second, he suppresses his sexual life.
This leads to an imbalance between yin and yang.
If it's the initial symptoms.
Perhaps just finding a regular male partner could solve the problem.
But now that's not possible.
It might require acupuncture, massage, and the mutual tuning of yin and yang.
Dirk Carter was a bit troubled.
If it were before, he wouldn't mind sacrificing himself.
After all, Cuthbert Lewis's looks are quite good.
But now he's about to get married, and in certain aspects, he should have some control.
"Secretary General Carter... Do I still have hope?"
Seeing Dirk Carter frowning.
Cuthbert Lewis asked again.
Dirk Carter lifted his head and said, "There's hope for a cure, but it's quite complicated. Moreover, I doubt you'd accept my method of treatment."
"I can't be paralyzed. No matter what kind of treatment it is, I can accept it. Just tell me how I should be treated."
Cuthbert Lewis asked urgently.
Gone was the arrogance he had when they first met.
Dirk Carter took a deep breath.
"Lewis, it won't matter if we're not in a rush for now. Let's think it over. The immediate issue is solving the current trouble first."
"Current trouble..."
Cuthbert Lewis muttered.
Suddenly realized.
He said, "You're talking about Javier Summers, right? Let me explain first. Early this morning, the Rhovan Provincial Police Department's criminal investigation team received a report from Sterling Group Riverton State's branch, saying their Rexton City Sterling InterContinental Hotel's general manager Javier Summers committed suicide by poisoning last night. Moreover, a family of three died simultaneously. Also, the hotel provided a lead saying you and Javier Summers quarreled on the day due to wedding banquet matters, and his resignation is also related to you. Captain Armand Crawford attaches great importance to this case, letting Jacinto Wadsworth and me learn about the situation. That's basically it."
"I'll report yesterday's events to you first."
Dirk Carter explained the incident.
In detail.
After hearing it.
Cuthbert Lewis frowned.
He said, "So, his dismissal is indeed related to you?"
"Yes, I admit, but I don't think his suicide is directly related to me. Javier Summers doesn't seem like such a fragile person. More importantly, just losing a job doesn't warrant taking his wife and children with him to suicide. There's definitely something wrong here."
Dirk Carter analyzed.
Cuthbert Lewis nodded.
He said, "What you said makes sense, but the situation now is unfavorable for you. Even if it has nothing to do with you factually, given your special identity, as this matter escalates, it'll quickly morph into an affair of a leadership cadre forcing ordinary folks to death. When that happens, it'll be uncontrollable. The province also considered this aspect, so they must temporarily take compulsory measures against you."
"Impossible, I'm getting married tomorrow. If you take compulsory measures against me now, what about my wedding banquet?"
Dirk Carter asked.
Cuthbert Lewis looked troubled.
He said, "Comrade Dirk Carter, you understand the stakes better than I do. Taking compulsory measures against you is a necessary measure in response to public opinion. Please cooperate with my work."
Who would have thought?
The matter would develop to this point.
As a person in politics.
Dirk Carter certainly understands the necessity and urgency of making this decision from above.
After all, once public opinion arises, the authorities must give the public and media an explanation.
But this timing is very peculiar.
This afternoon till night, the guests for the wedding banquet will be arriving gradually.
If he couldn't attend his own wedding.
Wouldn't that be a huge joke?
Moreover, this incident would be a huge blow to Dorothy Zechariah.
Just as they were at a stalemate.
Outside a tea house in Kenning City, the provincial capital.
A middle-aged man in a polo shirt appeared.
He looked around, no one was there, and knocked on the door in front of him.
With a creak.
The door opened.
A young face appeared.
It was no other than John Houseman.
"Chief Crawford, you're here?"
John Houseman greeted respectfully.
This middle-aged man was Rhovan Provincial Police Department's vice chief and head of the criminal investigation squad, Armand Crawford.
Armand Crawford nodded, asking, "Where's Secretary Houseman?"
"Oh, my father is inside, Chief Crawford, please come in."
John Houseman made a welcoming gesture.
Armand Crawford briskly entered.
Inside the room.
There was another man in a shirt.
It was Kenning Forestry University's party secretary and principal, Vernon Houseman.
"Old Armand, you're here, come, come, come, sit over here."
Vernon Houseman saw Armand Crawford and quickly greeted him.