sjar Chapter 695: The Mystery of Xinghai's Honor
Chapter 695: The Mystery of Xinghai's Honor
Lin Qiye rubbed his temples and felt his head buzzing.
The Xinghai Medal Awarding Ceremony should have been a glorious event, but it was messed up by this brat Wu Hen.
I don't know where this kid got that flashy sequined suit from. It's so dazzling that it hurts my eyes. He looks like a moving disco ball.
What's even worse is that his "inherited" social compulsion has come back again, and he starts chatting with every important person he meets.
We talked about everything from the origin of the universe to quantum mechanics, and finally why the dog next door likes to howl at the moon...
"Lao Lin, you don't look well. Did you not sleep well last night?"
Wu Hen came up to Lin Qiye without knowing when, holding two glasses of strangely colored cocktails in his hands, and handed one to him.
"Come, try this 'Starry River Walk'. I asked the bartender to add some 'ingredients'."
Lin Qiye glanced at him suspiciously: "What are you up to, kid? What's the 'material'?"
Wu Hen smiled mysteriously: "Secret! I guarantee that after drinking this, you will feel refreshed and energetic!"
Lin Qiye took a sip doubtfully, and a strange taste instantly exploded in his mouth.
It's like the product of durian, stinky tofu, mustard and Erguotou mixed together and fermented for three days and three nights.
He almost vomited, but he swallowed it down while suppressing his nausea, feeling as if his internal organs were churning.
"How is it? Do you feel like the door to a new world has opened?" Wu Hen looked at him expectantly.
Lin Qiye gritted his teeth and said, "What the hell did you give me to drink? A biological weapon?!"
Wu Hen laughed heartily: "Don't worry, it's not poisonous! It's just a little... uh... special seasoning."
"My system-given task is to collect the body fluids of one hundred different creatures."
"Mixed together, it becomes the 'Fountain of Life', which is said to strengthen the body and prolong life."
Lin Qiye almost fainted. "One hundred kinds?! Are you crazy? Where did you get so much...body fluids?"
Wu Hen scratched his head: "Well, this... keep it secret! Anyway, they are all common creatures, such as cockroaches, mosquitoes, earthworms and so on..."
Lin Qiye's stomach churned and he almost vomited. He pointed at Wu Hen, speechless for a long time.
At this time, a tall man in military uniform with a stern face came over and said, "Lin Qiye, Wu Hen, the commander wants to see you."
Lin Qiye breathed a sigh of relief, finally getting rid of this "biological weapon maker".
He followed the man into a spacious office where an old man with gray hair but a vigorous spirit was sitting behind a desk, flipping through documents.
"Hello, Chief!" The two men saluted.
The old man put down the documents and glanced at the two of them sharply. "This Star Sea Medal is awarded to recognize your heroic performance in the fight against 'Klein'."
"But recently, we have received some...rumors about you."
Lin Qiye's heart tightened. Could it be that Wu Hen's "glorious deeds" were exposed?
The old man continued, "Someone reported that while carrying out your mission, you stole state secrets and colluded with foreign forces to leak intelligence."
Lin Qiye and Wu Hen looked at each other and saw shock and confusion in each other's eyes.
This is simply nonsense!
"Chief, we have never done such a thing!" Lin Qiye immediately defended himself.
Wu Hen also hurriedly said: "Yes, Chief, someone must have framed us! We are loyal to the country and have no second thoughts!"
The old man pondered for a moment and said, "I know you are the pillars of the country, but there is smoke without fire."
"I will thoroughly investigate this matter and clear your name. In the meantime, you must keep a low profile and cooperate with the investigation."
"Yes!" they both responded in unison.
After leaving the office, Lin Qiye's face was gloomy: "Who is behind this?"
Wu Hen touched his chin, thoughtfully: "Could it be... An Qingyu?"
Lin Qiye was stunned: "She? Why?"
Wu Hen chuckled: "Think about it, she likes you so much, but she doesn't like me. Maybe she wants to take this opportunity to get rid of me, and then..."
Lin Qiye rolled his eyes: "Don't be so self-indulgent, kid! An Qingyu is not that boring."
Wu Hen shrugged: "Who knows? Women's minds are like needles in the sea..."
Lin Qiye sighed, feeling that things were becoming more and more complicated.
The joy of Xinghai being awarded the medal had long since disappeared, replaced by deep uneasiness and doubt.
He felt that there was a huge conspiracy behind this.
And they were just pawns caught up in it... The next morning, the sunlight spread across the entire city like spilled milk.
Lin Qiye had two dark circles under his eyes. He scratched his messy hair and got up from the bed.
He felt like he had been run over by a truck, and his whole body ached. The aftereffects of Wu Hen's glass of "Fountain of Life" last night were really strong.
"Boom boom boom!"
There was a knock on the door, and Wu Hen's annoying voice came from outside: "Lao Lin, get up! The sun is shining on your butt!"
"Today is a big day. Don't forget we still have to go to the Night's Watch headquarters to get our cloaks!"
Lin Qiye yelled angrily, "Get lost! I feel like vomiting when I see you now!"
Wu Hen chuckled outside the door: "Don't be like that, Lao Lin, I'm doing this for your own good, right? The 'Fountain of Life' is a good thing. It can strengthen your body and prolong your life. You will thank me later!"
Lin Qiye opened the door, grabbed Wu Hen's collar, and said with gritted teeth: "If you dare to give me that kind of shit again,
"I'll stuff you into the sewer and let you get close to your 'one hundred creatures'!"
Wu Hen begged for mercy: "I won't do it again, I won't do it again! I promise I won't give it to you again!"
"It's my fault this time. I apologize. How about I treat you to breakfast?"
Lin Qiye then let go of his hand and glared at him fiercely:
"Go wash up right now! Don't let me see that awful face of yours again!"
After arriving at the Night's Watch headquarters, a staff member came over with two black packages, "Captain Lin, Captain Wu, these are your cloaks."
Lin Qiye took the package and opened it. It was a black cloak.
It has a soft texture and feels cool to the touch, and is embroidered with dark silver patterns, making it look low-key and mysterious.
"Black? I thought it would be some flashy bright gold or fiery red."
Wu Hen curled his lips and opened his package with a look of disgust.
Lin Qiye rolled his eyes at him: "Do you think we are going to a dance?"
"Black is the color that best suits the identity of our special team. Low-key and mysterious, it allows us to better hide in the darkness and carry out our missions."
The two men put on their cloaks and walked side by side into the hall of the Night's Watch headquarters.
A solemn atmosphere filled the air. The hall was filled with uniformed night watchmen, each with a stern expression and a determined gaze.
The award ceremony was held in the auditorium of the headquarters.
Shao Pingge stood on the medal presentation platform, holding a thick stack of manuscripts in his hand, and read the commendation speech solemnly.
"During the Klein incident, Team Nightfall and Team Mask performed exceptionally bravely and courageously, making a significant contribution to protecting the safety of the nation and its people..."
Below the stage, the members of the Masked Team huddled together, complaining quietly.
"This ceremony is too old-fashioned. It's the same every year. My ears are getting calluses from hearing it so much." Xuanwo yawned boredly.
"That's right, it would be more practical to just give out bonuses directly." Tan Lang agreed.
The Masked Squad members, dressed in casual clothes, sat in the corner, but no one noticed.
They sat there quietly like ghosts, as if blending into the surrounding environment.
No one knows their true identities or why they are here.
After the awarding ceremony, Lin Qiye and Wu Hen were called into a separate office.
A tall, stern-looking man was sitting behind a desk, holding a document in his hand.
"Lin Qiye, Wu Hen," the man raised his head and glanced at the two of them sharply.
"We have thoroughly investigated your report. Facts have proven that you were wrongly accused."
Lin Qiye and Wu Hen looked at each other and breathed a sigh of relief.
The man handed the document to the two men and said, "Here are the results of the investigation. You can take a look."
Lin Qiye took the document, glanced through it quickly, and suddenly frowned.
He raised his head, looked at the man, and said in a deep voice: "It seems that something is missing in this report..."
The man smiled slightly and said meaningfully, "Some things are better left unknown..."