novelraw Chapter 840 414: Superb Acting? A Game Within a Game
Chapter 840 414: Superb Acting? A Game Within a Game
After exchanging a few more pleasantries with Cai Junfeng,
Luo Fei prepared to hang up the phone.
Just then, on the other side of the line,
a sudden burst of noise came through.
"Old Cai, wait a moment!"
"Old Ma, have you really thought this through? If you just quit like this…"
"Old Cai, give me the phone. Don't fight over it with me, let me talk to Mr. Luo!"
...
Luo Fei frowned slightly as he listened.
He then opened his mouth slowly.
"Old Ma, what are you all arguing about?"
Luo Fei's tone sounded somewhat puzzled.
Cai Junfeng adjusted his emotions a bit,
and then forced out a slight smile to explain.
"Mr. Luo, it's nothing, Old Ma's brain has gone haywire. He's actually talking about wanting a career change!"
"I clearly remember, just a few months ago, he said he was born to do this job!"
But before Cai Junfeng could finish,
Luo Fei interrupted him.
"Cai Junfeng, give the phone to Old Ma."
Luo Fei's tone left no room for doubt.
Cai Junfeng had no choice but to comply.
Ma Liguo then softly called out.
"Mr. Luo…"
"Old Ma, what's going on, just tell me straight. I'm not the kind of boss to make life difficult for people."
Luo Fei's tone was casual.
Ma Liguo hurriedly explained.
"Mr. Luo, I'm not saying you're making life hard. It's just that my wife has been worrying constantly about me."
"Now, I can finally retire successfully. I'm thinking I can continue running a barbecue stall. That way, Mr. Luo, you'll have a place to gather information."
"I can also help recruit external special investigators and make some extra money on the side. Isn't that a win-win situation?"
As Ma Liguo spoke, he shot a fierce glare at Cai Junfeng beside him.
Very clearly,
He wanted to find a safer, more stable-income job.
And indeed, his cooking was quite good.
Running a stall seemed quite suitable.
"Indeed, you're right about that."
With only a brief consideration,
Luo Fei barely hesitated and agreed readily.
This led Ma Liguo to believe he might have misheard.
"Mr. Luo, you mean, you agree with my decision?"
"Of course."
In Luo Fei's view, Ma Liguo's decision couldn't be described as cowardly or hesitant.
It was just another choice, after all.
It could also provide the police with another channel for case investigations.
Therefore, he was very supportive.
Luo Fei's tone was very composed,
fully endorsing Ma Liguo's idea,
without any sign of opposition.
Ma Liguo felt a bit anxious.
"Mr. Luo, aren't you going to blame me for retreating at such a crucial moment? Won't you see my decision as cowardly?"
Ma Liguo was noticeably uneasy,
his tone carrying a hint of trepidation.
But Luo Fei responded with a chuckle.
"Old Ma, you're overthinking it. If I were opposed, I would have simply rejected your idea from the start."
"But I am more willing to respect your thoughts and support your personal decision."
Luo Fei's words made Ma Liguo's nose prickle,
almost bringing him to tears.
He repeatedly expressed his thanks.
"Thank you, Mr. Luo. I'm really happy you agreed."
"Alright, pull yourself together, and when you get home, take a good shower and relax. Come find me at the major crimes unit this afternoon to report."
"Yes!"
As the call ended,
Luo Fei asked Yang Mei beside him,
"Yang Mei, should we get up now?"
"Mr. Luo, you knew I was pretending to sleep?"
Yang Mei seemed somewhat incredulous,
the corner of her mouth curling into a lazy smile.
Luo Fei was noncommittal.
"Of course, you woke up when Old Cai talked about catching Wang Eryong."
"You just wanted to keep listening to the call, so you pretended to sleep, right?"
Luo Fei pierced Yang Mei's thoughts sharply,
causing her to pout.
"Not fun, in front of you, none of my thoughts can be hidden."
Pop!
Luo Fei said nothing, only giving her a light peck on the forehead,
smiling with indulgence.
"Let's get up, have some breakfast, and then get ready to start work."
"Okay."
Yang Mei replied almost reflexively.
She then got up together with Luo Fei.
After a while,
as they arrived at the major crimes unit,
they immediately saw Ma Mingyang's father, Ma Yongbo, waiting early.
His face full of apology.
"Mr. Ma, what are you here for? You aren't planning, like Ms. Zhu, to persuade us not to give your son the commendation or to do the recording, are you?"
Luo Fei asked, his tone filled with suspicion,
prompting Ma Yongbo to shake his head quickly.
"No, Mr. Luo, I've come to apologize on behalf of Zhu Li."
Ma Yongbo grinned awkwardly.
Yet Luo Fei shook his head with amusement.
"Mr. Ma, I'm even more confused by what you're saying."
"Ms. Zhu isn't a minor, why would she need a guardian to speak for her?"
Luo Fei was genuinely bemused.
Ma Yongbo had to answer truthfully.
"Mr. Luo, to be honest, it was my son who asked me to come."
"He said when you spoke to Zhu Li on the phone last night, the conversation was quite unpleasant. He's worried Zhu Li might be emotionally unstable today, so he specifically asked me to find you and ask if you could help her find a psychologist."
These words,
caught Luo Fei somewhat off guard.