Special Forces Medic

Chapter 995 964: The Neutral Mediator

"Antonio, don't be rude!" Chopin shouted sternly. "Chief Edmund, please forgive my housekeeper's rudeness, he's just..."

"Mr. Xiao, may I meet this friend of yours?" Edmund closed his notebook, suddenly his serious expression startled Chopin for a moment. "Considering the severity of the case, I must do this, and at the time a suspect escaped, we are making every effort to capture them, if because of some misunderstanding you get involved, it may cause unnecessary international trouble, so I hope you can cooperate with my work.

"Of course!"

Accompanied by Antonio, Chopin led Edmund to the garage. "Here are all my cars, Chief, if you want to search my house, I hope you'll do it through proper channels, I think you understand what I mean."

Edmund gave an awkward smile, he indeed planned to search around today, but it seemed Chopin had already sensed his intention and nipped it in the bud.

Edmund keenly noticed a silver-gray car parked on the far left of the garage, with mud traces remaining on its tires. "Is this your car?"

"This car is mine!" Before Chopin could respond, a black-haired head popped up beside the silver-gray car, its dark eyes smiling. "Hi, Xiao Bang, no events today?"

"And this is?" Edmund blinked, immediately recalling the unforgettable face he had seen once. "Ah, why is it you again?" Edmund blurted out impulsively.

"Chief Edmund, you know my friend? Excellent, then I don't need to introduce you." Chopin happily patted Edmund on the shoulder. "Xiao Lin, the Chief has some questions for you about this car."

"Chief Edmund, we meet again, glad it's not at the police station this time." Xiao Lin tossed the rag from his hand into a bucket. "How about we sit in my room a bit?"

Being led into the stone house in the back garden, Edmund felt uneasy, suddenly something bit his pants leg, the chill made him shiver and jump up from his seat. "What the hell is this?" He shouted, pointing at a large dog, his cowardice making him wish to leave the room immediately.

"Sorry, it's my pet, Crow, go back to your room." Xiao Lin brewed some coffee, handing a cup to Chopin and another to Edmund.

"Xiao Lin, what's going on, how do you know Chief Edmund, you haven't been here long."

"Well, it's a bit embarrassing." Xiao Lin laughed awkwardly. "I attacked a policeman so I was brought to the station, but Xiao Bang, what did you do to make Chief Edmund come personally?"

"The Chief suspects a criminal might be sheltering here, related to the 'Waganai' case suspect." Chopin pouted, a small gesture caught by Edmund, as he nervously rubbed the rim of his cup with his fingers.

"Xiao Lin, right, why are you here? And is that gray car yours?"

"Yes, I rented it, is there a problem? I'm a close friend of Xiao Bang, so I stay here for now."

"Then did you take that car past 'Waganai' the night before last?"

"Hmm, probably around midnight I passed by, is there any suspicion, Chief?" With the same playful expression, Edmund's head buzzed.

"Someone saw your car leaving the scene at the time of the crime, with your friend on board. May I ask where he is now?"

"Ahem!" Xiao Lin stroked his throat. "Chief Edmund, speak with evidence, you previously suspected me of involvement in a bar shooting, now you suspect me of the 'Waganai' murder, are all unsolved cases in Palermo being pinned on me? Chief Edmund, use your brain properly, if I were the suspect, would I bring evidence back here? Is 'Waganai' a restricted area for tourists? If someone saw my car passing the scene that night then, many other vehicles passed too, did you question each one? Answer me, if not, I'll file a complaint against you, expect to receive my complaint letter, be prepared for the long haul."

Edmund could not utter a single word apart from opening his mouth, as he stared dumbfoundedly at Xiao Lin's fiercely aggressive questioning, his brain unable to think as if it were a stopped clock.

"Of course, I also hope that Mr. Chopin's friends have nothing to do with this case, but as a policeman, we cannot overlook any possibility. May I ask where the friend who appeared at the crime scene is currently? Also, we need to run a check on your vehicle." Edmund felt increasingly lacking in confidence under those dark eyes. "Check, check if there's any..."

"Whether there are blood stains or fingerprints, or even hair DNA tests?" Xiao Lin completed Edmund's sentence. "Please follow me." Xiao Lin sneered slightly and pushed open the door to the stone house's partition. "Some of my friends don't have the best temper, I hope Chief Edmund doesn't mind."

As soon as the door was pushed open, a gray shadow lunged at him, and Edmund let out a scream as the gray shadow knocked him to the ground. A large dog with powerful limbs stood over him, showing its teeth and not forgetting to give his face a lick.

"Hahaha, it seems my pet really likes you, Chief Edmund." Xiao Lin laughed impolitely, and he whistled, prompting Raven to reluctantly leave saliva on Edmund's face before returning to his side.

Chopin stifled a laugh and extended a hand to pull Edmund up from the ground. "Sorry, Chief Edmund, for scaring you."

"Ah, no, it's nothing." As if afraid of Raven, Edmund purposely moved a few steps away. "May I, may I go inside..." With Raven standing at the door, pacing back and forth, the chief dared not approach regardless of what he said.

"No problem." Xiao Lin led Raven to the window sill when suddenly someone's phone rang, causing Edmund to frantically pull out his phone. It was Director Mo Luo.

"Excuse me!" Edmund said hello, then immediately started shouting into the phone. "What? Yes, I'll head over right now." Hanging up, Edmund managed a smile. "I think this was a misunderstanding, the bureau said they've caught a suspect, sorry, sorry everyone!" Feeling embarrassed, Edmund fled the stone house like an escapee, quickly heading back to the police station. The tone of the call from Mo Luo was quite strange and seemed very angry.

"What a close call!" Chopin exhaled deeply; this chief was actually quite lovable, so easily fooled.

"It seems your place isn't as safe and secretive anymore." Although Xiao Lin agreed with Chopin's description of Edmund, on the other hand, he couldn't help feeling a bit of concern and doubt.

"Xiao Lin, I can assure you, ordinary police officers can't enter my place; after this, no one will come to search again." Chopin's gentle smile exuded immense confidence.

"How should I thank you for your assistance?" Xiao Lin spoke coldly. Since they last parted ways in the Middle East, seeing Chopin again felt different; no longer was it the time they played DOAT together, teamed up with Huan Huan, Xiang Fei, and others, when did these things start drifting away from his life? If not for seeing Chopin again, he wouldn't have recalled that he once had such a carefree existence.

What kind of person ultimately returns to what kind of life, whether willingly or forced, the trajectory of survival is laid out by God from the moment you're born, no matter how many forks you take along the way, in the end, He'll still set you on the path He wants you to walk.

"I owe you!" Chopin placed his right hand gently on Xiao Lin's left shoulder. "Antonio has placed all the medical supplies you need inside, as well as the medication your friend needs after the first phase of treatment. You're very safe here."

"Earlier, Edmund mentioned the police caught a suspect; was that your arrangement?" Such a coincidence seemed blatant, Chopin gave a subtle smile, implying agreement. "Besides your international superstar identity, who are you really? Back in the Middle East, I wanted to ask you."

"Xiao Lin, I'm not your enemy, but I'm also not your friend; however, I would rather become your friend, my identity is not important, here I can assure your safety, but I can't guarantee your safety once you leave here." Chopin's smile was somewhat uneasy; beneath his gentle exterior, no one could read this person's mind.

Antonio came over to remind his master of the time, saying it's about time to set off. Chopin patted Xiao Lin's shoulder again. "In Palermo, I can aid you somewhat, believe me, I won't be your enemy."

Not your enemy, nor your friend, Xiao Lin stared at Chopin's departing figure, recalling clearly that this person once helped a Middle Eastern mogul smuggle contraband drugs to the United States; in other words, perhaps this person has connections with Sir Four? He's someone Xiao Lin can't quite figure out.

"Boss, he doesn't look so good!" Consort Ling sat on a bed, as Yeliu Shou remained in a coma, the wounds on his body weren't serious but he still couldn't wake up. Xiao Lin didn't know what happened after them, his dark eyes flashed a hint of coldness.

"Stand guard outside, don't let anyone come in to disturb me." Xiao Lin glanced at Yeliu Shou on the bed, the atmosphere tinged with killing intent made Consort Ling, as the cleaner, shiver. He took Raven, this big guy especially liked to bicker with him. (To be continued. If you like this work, please come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation votes, monthly votes, your support is my greatest motivation.)