novelraw Chapter 752 - 654, Elizabeth District
Chapter 752 - 654, Elizabeth District
"What on earth is happening? Why is the street locked down?"
Wu Yue asked in confusion.
Ahead was Elizabeth Avenue as Xiaojie mentioned, but the entire street was cordoned off, filled with police cars, and researchers in biohazard suits coming in and out, which made it even more eerie.
"Could it be related to our master?"
Elder Housekeeper Chen said, his face pale.
Xiaojie said Sir Chen had already arrived on Elizabeth Avenue in Washington, but since Elizabeth Avenue was locked down, it inevitably made people worry about Sir Chen's safety.
"What happened to Grandpa? Is he still alive?"
Wu Yue's tone was filled with concern.
If something happened to Sir Chen, the Chen Family would surely fall into chaos.
"I'll go down and take a look."
Yang Tian jumped out of the car and walked towards two Milanese officers armed and vigilantly observing their surroundings.
The two Milanese officers were nearly 1.9 meters tall, towering and strong.
"Stop!"
Seeing Yang Tian approaching, they immediately shouted sternly.
Yang Tian, who had previously worked abroad and was fluent in multiple languages, spoke in English: "Hello, I'm a tourist from Huaxia, and we were planning to stroll down Elizabeth Avenue, wondering if we can enter now?"
Upon hearing Yang Tian was a tourist from Huaxia, their attitude improved significantly.
Although Milan is the world's largest economy,
in recent years, Huaxia's rapid development has greatly changed the global perception of Huaxia.
Many Huaxia tourists visit Milan each year, playing a significant role in its economy, so the local police prioritize the safety of Huaxia tourists.
Hearing Yang Tian was there to tour, the officers' attitude shifted, and the officer on the left with slightly thinning hair said, "There's a biochemical leak inside; the whole street is blocked off. You can't enter. Visit somewhere else. Washington is our capital, with many attractions. There's a Chinatown just three blocks away; you can go there."
"Oh."
Yang Tian nodded.
Meanwhile, he had already extended his Divine Sense, probing toward Elizabeth Avenue.
But to his frown, inside Elizabeth Avenue, a white gas was diffusing between the buildings, blocking his Divine Sense from penetrating, barely sensing researchers in biohazard suits moving anxiously.
At that moment, Yang Tian said nothing further, retracting his Divine Sense and stepping back.
"Yang Tian, what's going on?"
Wu Yue asked.
"It's full of white biochemical gas inside; we can't enter. Let's find a place to settle first."
Yang Tian said calmly.
"Is that so?"
Wu Yue said, extending her Divine Sense towards Elizabeth Avenue and confirming it: "Indeed, it's a white fog inside, and nothing can be sensed."
"Then let's find a place to stay." Elder Housekeeper Chen hurriedly took out an American iPhone, intending to call the Chen Family branch in Washington.
But at that moment, a voice speaking English came from behind: "Are you trying to enter Elizabeth Avenue?"
Everyone turned to see a young man.
The young man was tall and robust, a Caucasian with a noticeable limp, clearly a disabled-legged Milanese man.
"Who are you? Whether we enter Elizabeth Avenue has nothing to do with you?"
Elder Housekeeper Chen shouted cautiously.
The Milanese man first glanced at the distant officers, then approached, lifted his shirt, revealing a police badge on his belt representing Washington officers: "Don't be nervous, I'm a Washington officer who can freely enter Elizabeth Avenue."
Yang Tian glanced at the badge on the man's belt, indeed a Washington police badge.
Curious, why is this so-called officer taking them inside?
"Why are you taking us inside?"
Yang Tian asked calmly.
"Because, as far as I know, the biochemical leak inside was also caused by a Huaxia person."
After saying that, the man closely observed the expressions of Yang Tian and the others.
Yang Tian was very calm, but Elder Housekeeper Chen was quite tense. Though many Chinese lived on Elizabeth Avenue, why did it coincide with Sir Chen's incident?
Sensing the change in Elder Housekeeper Chen's expression, the Washington officer's face turned a bit cold: "You intend to enter Elizabeth Avenue not just for sightseeing, right? I'm David, a Washington officer investigating everything that happened on Elizabeth Avenue. Now, will you cooperate with my investigation?"
Yang Tian frowned slightly.
But at that moment, the two armed men ahead had already approached, yelling, "David, what are you doing here? You've been on long leave as ordered by the higher-ups, and your badge has been revoked, yet you're back here?"
David's face changed significantly, lacking confidence: "I'm an officer; I'll always be an officer!"
"Don't cause trouble here; go on vacation as instructed by the chief. If not for your oversight last month during the standoff with criminals, three officers wouldn't have died, and you wouldn't be disabled. This shows you're unsuitable for police work. Go on leave as instructed."
One officer chided.
"And your leg is already disabled, can't even run, why come back?"
Another officer added.
David's face turned extremely pale. He glanced at Yang Tian and the others, sighed, and dragged his injured leg away limply.
After driving David away, the officers turned to Yang Tian and the others: "Didn't I warn you? Elizabeth Avenue is sealed off, leave now!"
"Alright, alright, we'll leave now!"
Elder Housekeeper Chen shot a glance, got in the car, and drove away.
But Yang Tian said, "Make a turn, follow that David, we need his help."
"We need his help?"
Elder Housekeeper Chen was puzzled.
But without further comment, he followed Yang Tian's instructions, driving towards the ex-officer David, soon catching up with him.
Seeing Yang Tian and the others, David's eyes flashed with a strange light: "Do all Huaxia people like to stalk?"
"We need your help."
Yang Tian patted David's shoulder.
"Oh?" David's eyes lit up, but quickly dimmed, remembering his disabled leg and being dismissed from the police force; he was no longer a Washington officer. With a sigh, he said, "I can't help you; my leg is already disabled."
Yang Tian looked at David's disabled leg and smiled: "It's fine, you can still help us."
At this time, Elder Housekeeper Chen also got out of the car and walked towards Yang Tian: "Young master, I've contacted our Chen Family branch head in Washington; he'll be coming to get us."
"Oh."
Yang Tian nodded.
He knew the Chen Family had branches and subsidiaries worldwide.
But Yang Tian asked, "Does this branch head know about Sir Chen's incident?"
Elder Housekeeper Chen was startled, quickly dialed a call, and soon, a middle-aged man's voice came from the other end: "Old housekeeper, what instructions?"
"Nakashima, we just arrived in Milan, but Sir Chen came to Milan a month ago. Has he contacted you?"
Elder Housekeeper Chen asked hurriedly.
Surprised, the voice said, "Housekeeper, what did you say? Sir came to Milan a month ago? Why wasn't I notified? If notified, I would have personally greeted him."
"Oh, it's fine, Nakashima. We're at the Elizabeth Avenue entrance, quickly send someone over."
"I'll send someone right over!"
With that, Elder Housekeeper Chen hung up, shook his head at Yang Tian.
Yang Tian also overheard the conversation between Elder Housekeeper Chen and the Chen Family head, knowing his name is Nakashima.
"Hey, I asked you a question; how do you want me to help?"
David said impatiently to Yang Tian.
"I need you to take us into Elizabeth Avenue!"
Yang Tian smiled.
"It's impossible; my leg is disabled, I can't run far, and I'll be quickly noticed."
David shook his head.
"No worries, I'll heal your leg now."
Yang Tian said, channeling Spiritual Breath, crafting a Divine Talisman, and slapping it onto David's disabled leg. David cried out in pain, collapsing to hold his leg, but soon looked surprised: "Wait, why can I move my leg now..."