Gene Fusion System: Crime Hunter

Chapter 845 416: Major Discovery? Tasked in a Crisis

I was really afraid this time he might really never come back.

Because things like this have happened before.

"Mr. Luo, this time you're personally taking on the mission."

"You're very brave, but I still hope you can all come back safe and sound!"

Guan Songhu, unusually, said a lot as he was about to leave.

He also patted Luo Fei on the shoulder.

"Let's go!"

"Director Guan, Secretary Wang, take care."

After the two got in the car and left.

On the way back to the major crimes unit, all the team members remained silent.

But as soon as they returned to the office, Su Jianfan was the first one who couldn't help but speak.

"Leader, let me go with you this time!"

"I've just acquired a batch of imported surveillance and recording equipment recently."

"These will be really useful for the upcoming undercover mission."

Luo Fei nodded in apparent agreement.

"Su Jianfan, you can definitely equip me with a few more sets of that equipment, preferably hidden on your body in concealed places."

"As for you, stay here in the team, don't run around."

The second part of Luo Fei's sentence left Su Jianfan speechless with a smile.

He reluctantly asked.

"Mr. Luo, why is that? Do you think I'm not capable enough to handle this job?"

Luo Fei didn't cover up and responded very directly.

"That's part of the reason, but more importantly, if anything were to happen to you, your father would hold the entire team accountable."

"I don't want someone barging in and causing trouble for my team members in my absence."

Luo Fei shook his head as he spoke.

This made Su Jianfan anxious.

"But leader..."

"No buts."

This was the first time Luo Fei had ever so sternly interrupted someone.

His tone was indisputable.

Even though Su Jianfan was reluctant, he had to give up for now.

"Mr. Luo, then who do you think should go with you?"

Han Tiesheng, standing by, interjected with a reminder.

His eager gaze made his intentions clear, he wanted to ask if he could accompany Luo Fei.

But at that moment, Luo Fei instead spoke to Wei Xiaochen, who had been silent with a slightly dazed expression.

"Xiaochen, prepare today; you'll leave with me first thing tomorrow morning."

??

These words made Wei Xiaochen think he was dreaming.

He pinched his arm.

"Ow, that hurts!"

He only asked hesitantly after seeing everyone staring at him in shock.

"Mr. Luo, am I up to it?"

Seeing his hesitation, seemingly finding the proposal hard to believe, and not expecting to bear such a responsibility.

Luo Fei coldly asked back.

"What? I'm giving you, a newcomer, a chance to train and prove yourself, are you going to back out?"

Wei Xiaochen laughed awkwardly.

"Of course not, Mr. Luo. It's just with all these veterans around, giving such a critical task to a newcomer like me might cause some dissatisfaction."

Seeing Wei Xiaochen's difficulty, seemingly fearing others might criticize him.

Luo Fei patiently explained.

"Wei Xiaochen, you're younger and quicker."

"Overall, you're faster to respond than Old Han and the others, and even in extreme situations, you're more likely to survive."

"Is that enough of a reason?"

Luo Fei's voice was faint.

It had a cold, distant feel.

This made the previously proud Wei Xiaochen laugh awkwardly.

"Mr. Luo, is that really why you chose me?"

"What else could it be? In terms of experience, reaction speed, and case-solving chemistry, you're not up to par with Old Han. But this also means you're more obedient and less likely to act on your own."

Luo Fei's words left Wei Xiaochen no room to argue.

Because he knew this case was of great significance.

Luo Fei's meticulousness was only natural.

Almost simultaneously, Luo Fei glanced at the others still standing nearby.

"Everyone, stop standing around."

"I need to speak with Wei Xiaochen alone; please step out for a moment."

His tone was not to be challenged.

In stark contrast to his usual easygoing demeanor.

He was rather stern and serious.

Leaving Li Yu and the others no choice but to glance reluctantly at Luo Fei before turning to leave.

"Mr. Luo, do the others not trust me?"

"It seemed they weren't comfortable leaving you to me?"

Wei Xiaochen asked hesitantly.

Luo Fei shook his head with a smile.

"You're overthinking it, Wei Xiaochen."

"They're just worried that I might have to juggle both my undercover role and your safety while investigating, which could be overwhelming."

Wei Xiaochen's eyes dimmed at Luo Fei's words.

He realized that Luo Fei's previous comments were objective evaluations.

This sparked a strong sense of inferiority within him.

"Mr. Luo, is it true that no one trusts me?"

"Not at all, the case itself is complex and significant this time. Even if it wasn't you, if someone else were my partner, the risks would still be there, just to a different degree."

Luo Fei had a thorough understanding.

The reason he chose Wei Xiaochen to come on the mission.

Was because he wouldn't act on impulse or gut feelings.

Instead, he'd follow commands and instructions completely.

Making it the safer choice.

"Wei Xiaochen, although we're leaving early tomorrow, time is short, but I only have one thing to say to you."

Luo Fei said while lifting his eyes, staring deeply.

His gaze was piercing, and his demeanor was serious, very different from usual.

This made Wei Xiaochen stand up straight.

"Leader, you may speak!"

But what the other party said next left him dumbstruck.

"Wei Xiaochen?"

After a pause, Luo Fei reminded.

Finally, Wei Xiaochen snapped back to reality.

"Huh? Leader, what is it?"

"Did you remember what I just said? No matter the situation, I expect you to follow my orders completely. Even if I'm in danger and need you to escape alone, you must follow my orders and not act without permission."

It turned out that what Luo Fei had just said.

Was an expectation for Wei Xiaochen to leave him and escape if faced with extreme danger.

"Are you kidding? Leader, with your skills, if it comes down to it, I'll be the one in danger, won't I?"

Wei Xiaochen attempted to alleviate the awkwardness with humor.

But Luo Fei remained deadly serious.

"I'm not in the mood for jokes."

"This is a matter of life and death, and there can be no negligence!"

Luo Fei's unprecedented seriousness shocked Wei Xiaochen.

Not leaving him time to digest Luo Fei's words.

He had already dialed Cai Junfeng's phone.

"Mr. Luo, I heard the team just took on a very significant task, something of great importance."

"If you need a partner, I'd like to recommend myself."

Cai Junfeng said, emphasizing the last few words as if to boast to Ma Liguo beside him.

Yet Luo Fei simply told him.

"Old Cai, that undercover you found for us last time was decent."

"So, I hope he can go as an external aid, and participate in this task with us."

Luo Fei's suggestion astonished Old Cai.

"Mr. Luo, you mean bringing in an external aide to assist with such an important task, is that really feasible?"

To Cai Junfeng, Luo Fei's proposal sounded like a joke.

Special investigators are not official officers.

At best, they can assist the police a little.

But when push comes to shove.

They might not perform excellently!

And could even lead to failure, backfiring.

Luo Fei's decision to involve one in a major case worried Cai Junfeng quite a bit.