Once, I wanted to be a good person

Chapter 218 32. Lord Devil's Divine Punishment! (10k words for monthly ticket)_2

"If it weren't for him, ... I really wouldn't be where I am today."

"An old friend of Grandpa's," Fang Ze empathetically nodded. "You're right."

"I also think, you should properly thank that old friend of your Grandpa's."

Hearing Fang Ze say so, Wang Hao smiled and then said, "I do want to thank him. But that senior ... is a real master. He doesn't care about my gratitude at all."

"Helping me was just a trivial matter for him."

"So, I just hope I can quickly enhance my own strength and then develop my career. Hopefully, there will be a day when I can repay him."

After boasting about having such a big "backer," Wang Hao paused and then asked, "By the way, how are things on your end?"

"I heard you've become quite the celebrity in Emerald City recently."

"Your name is heard everywhere."

Fang Ze smiled and then said, "It's just that, a mere reputation. I haven't even officially joined yet, still in training."

Upon hearing this, Wang Hao was also a bit surprised, then couldn't help but ask about the reason.

Fang Ze chose some non-confidential matters, and casually talked about them.

Just like that, the two chatted while drinking tea.

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Waiting until all the dishes and drinks were served.

Only then did Wang Hao finally reveal the purpose of his visit today.

He raised a glass to Fang Ze and said, "Fang Ze. Without hiding it, I actually came today on a mission."

"Ever since Deputy Director Qiu Yue was taken away by your team, our Director hasn't been at peace."

"Now, seeing that a Municipal Councilor and the Minister of the Supervisory Department have also been taken away by you, he's even more worried."

"He knows I am in good terms with you, so he found me and wanted me to help ask about Director Qiu Yue's matter, to see if it involves the Investigation Bureau. He wants to have some peace of mind at least."

Having said this, Wang Hao fished in his pocket, took out a small box, handed it to Fang Ze, and said, "This is a little gift prepared by our Director. Please, don't refuse it."

Seeing Wang Hao do this, Fang Ze smiled and then pushed the box back to him.

Wang Hao became a bit anxious, wanting to continue giving it, but Fang Ze held his hand firmly, shook his head, and said, "Mouse. We're roommates. It's not necessary like this."

"Moreover ... Director Qiu Yue's case is very special, all the information involves secrets. I really can't disclose anything."

"However...," as he was speaking, Fang Ze, struck by a sudden good idea, instead took out two defensive artifacts that Bai Ling had bought for him and placed them in Wang Hao's hands.

Wang Hao was dumbfounded and then completely flabbergasted.

Although he had never given a gift, he had seen how others did; he truly hasn't heard of a case where not only did the person fail to give a gift but also received one in return.

So, for a moment, he was confused and looked towards Fang Ze.

Fang Ze put the two defensive artifacts into Wang Hao's hands, then said, "Mouse. Anyway, we have also been roommates."

"I have been away because of Director Pang's matter, coming back in a hurry. I didn't prepare a gift for you."

"Today, consider it made up."

"You said you don't plan to join the Security Bureau. Then you'll miss many opportunities, and it will be hard to get Extraordinary Artifacts."

"But you have to solve cases at the Investigation Bureau. It's really dangerous."

"So, I am lending you these two defensive artifacts."

"These artifacts are not high-level, just the basic kind of defensive artifacts."

"But at least, they can provide an additional layer of protection in critical moments."

"Don't look down on them!"

Upon hearing Fang Ze's words, Wang Hao was taken aback, then quickly wanted to refuse.

But Fang Ze insisted on him accepting.

Because type of defensive artifacts, Wang Hao really didn't have, and indeed... they would be a great help to him.

Moreover, although Fang Ze said it was a loan, he didn't specify a return date.

It was essentially no different from a gift.

So, Wang Hao finally accepted them...

Regarding Fang Ze's use of the word "loan", Wang Hao had some guesses.

He felt that the defensive artifact was probably issued by the Security Bureau. Normally, Fang Ze shouldn't give it to someone else.

And after using it, Fang Ze would have to collect the pieces and return them to the bureau.

That's why Fang Ze said it was a "loan."

Thinking that Fang Ze gave him such a critical lifesaving tool, an intense sense of gratitude surged in Wang Hao's heart.

He no longer had the face to pursue Director Qiu Yue's matter, and could only frequently raise his glass to drink with Fang Ze.

This time, he spoke much less, but his words were visibly more sincere than before.

After drinking more, the phrase he repeated the most was, "Back then, you ran off right in front of me, and I was completely startled."

"Then I hurried to find Officer Bai Zhi and the others."

"It turned out, you had even written us a letter."

"Hahaha."

"Back then, in the last part of your letter, you said. If fate allows, we should have a great drink together. Now, it has finally come true!"

"And moreover, both of us have transformed from ordinary people to Awakeners. We both have a bright future in our respective departments!"

Just like this, they chatted while eating, and by the time they finished dinner, it was past eight o'clock.

Both of them were quite restrained people, so they just drank a little tipsy and then ended the dinner gathering, went outside to hail a cab, planning to go their separate ways.