The Master's Mask Unveiled Again-Chapter 355 - 354: Our Wucheng is Fortunate to Have a Guardian God

Chapter 355: Chapter 354: Our Wucheng is Fortunate to Have a Guardian God

Zhang Wenqiang had always been sharp-tongued, and ever since Lu Mian refused to let her join Class One, she looked down on Lu Mian everywhere.

Therefore, when she saw Lu Mian being called out by Guo Shuitian, she subconsciously assumed it was related to the pavilion case involving Gu Jingyi and couldn’t help but sneer and mock a few times.

After speaking, she felt somewhat relieved, and only then did she inquire about the Guardian God of Wucheng to Guo Shuitian.

“Director Guo, do you know who she is?”

Guo Shuitian wondered why this teacher had two faces, speaking harshly and scathingly to Lu Mian one moment, then becoming earnest and sincere the next.

But….

He certainly knew what had happened last night, and he also knew that Sun Lele, the girl who had narrowly escaped danger the day before, was Zhang Wenqiang’s daughter.

He glanced at Lu Mian, who stood beside him calm and indifferent, and without her permission, he wasn’t keen on saying much, instead he asked somewhat reluctantly, “Ms. Zhang, after learning the identity of Wucheng’s Guardian God, what do you plan to do?”

“I definitely have to thank her properly!” Zhang Wenqiang clutched at her chest, her face suddenly losing all its color as she thought of the incident from the night before, filled with extreme fright.

“If it weren’t for her, I can’t dare to imagine what might have happened to my daughter last night. She saved my daughter and my entire family. But, I’m truly surprised that our Wucheng’s Guardian God turned out to be a young girl. If my daughter hadn’t told me herself, I would never have believed it! How can someone else’s little girl be so capable…”

Upon hearing this, Guo Shuitian didn’t look at Zhang Wenqiang but turned his gaze towards Lu Mian instead.

Lu Mian, with her eyebrows raised, was playing with the pine needles, occasionally flicking them into the flower bed one by one, looking rather bored.

Zhang Wenqiang just happened to notice her and, looking at Lu Mian with disdain, shook her head and clucked her tongue.

“The school really should promote the deeds of Wucheng’s Guardian God more. We’re not encouraging students to take risks and do good deeds, but at least they should learn that kind of benevolent and helpful quality. It would prevent some people from despising school rules and the law, and having the audacity to harm others…”

Lu Mian tossed a few more needles, her index finger idly brushing a stray lock of hair from her forehead.

Wucheng isn’t too big nor too small, yet last night’s girl turned out to be Zhang Wenqiang’s daughter.

“Director Guo, I’m heading back up,” she said, devoid of emotion, waving her hand casually at Guo Shuitian. As if remembering something, she turned back and gave Guo Shuitian a bright smile, “Director Guo, I’m quite busy, so please don’t look for me unless it’s necessary!”

Guo Shuitian stretched out his hand wanting to stop her: “Lu Mian….”

Unfortunately, she had already walked away, and he could only watch her retreating figure with a mixture of regret and helplessness.

It was clear from her words that she was hinting at him “not to trouble her”!

Sigh! Being the scapegoat is so hard!

His gaze casually swept over the spot where Lu Mian had just stood, and suddenly his eyes narrowed.

In the dirt of the flowerbed, pine needles were arranged neatly to form two letters.

[S][B]

Clearly, this was Lu Mian’s handiwork!

Guo Shuitian: …

Even when the big shot was bored and killing time, she did it with such style.

“What a person!” Zhang Wenqiang glared in the direction where Lu Mian had disappeared, “I don’t know how Ding Cai educates them, to be so haughty to everyone! Director Guo, you shouldn’t take it to heart.”

“Not at all, not at all, it’s me who has troubled Lu Mian….” Guo Shuitian couldn’t bear it.

“You?” Zhang Wenqiang’s mouth fell open in surprise, and she stuttered slightly.

“Teacher Zhang, didn’t you ask me who the Guardian God of Wucheng is? This person ah—” Guo Shuitian gave Zhang Wenqiang a meaningful look, his gaze far-reaching, “Far at the horizon, close in front of your eyes! Please be more mindful of what you say in the future!”

Guo Shuitian felt that his hint was already quite clear.

Zhang Wenqiang was taken aback but did not understand and nodded as she observed Guo Shuitian.

The person far at the horizon and close in front was none other than Director Guo himself, wasn’t it?

Could it be that he had been using a voice changer to mislead everyone on purpose?

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Guo Shuitian returned to the Criminal Investigation Bureau.

He ran into Jinjing’s team leader Wang Zhiqi, as well as the lawyer Qiong Can, who had come to discuss the progress of their case.

With Wang Zhiqi overseeing the case, even if Guo Shuitian did not need him temporarily, the deterrence he brought to the table was significant. At least, in Sheng Zijin’s view, with Wang Zhiqi present, it was practically impossible for Lu Mian to try pulling strings.

Guo Shuitian also felt somewhat restrained because, after Wang Zhiqi’s arrival, he needed to go through a series of procedures and approvals before he could visit the crime scene behind the school.

He stood still, sizing up the young team leader who was approaching from a distance.

Wang Zhiqi was in his early thirties, and dressed in civilian clothes, he wore a dark, loose-fitting coat. His hair and beard were both somewhat long, giving him an unkempt appearance. The shadows under his eyes, ever-present, indicated a habit of staying up late.

Setting aside the current case, Wang Zhiqi was indeed a very capable criminal investigator, having solved many major cases in Z Country and even participated in an international case involving the trafficking of genetic information. Among the younger generation, he was considered exceptionally outstanding.

Guo Shuitian extended his hand, taking the initiative to greet him.

Wang Zhiqi gave him a glance, shook his hand briefly, and while not very talkative, he was at least courteous on the surface.

Qiong Can smiled slightly by the side, “Director Guo, I’ve been in Wucheng for a few days, and it seems quite a lot has happened here.”

“How so?”

“First there was the case between Lu Mian and Gu Jingyi at the gazebo, and then there’s been a rash of burglaries, with thieves repeatedly breaking into homes, posing a huge threat to the lives and property of the public.” Qiong Can smiled, “Director Guo, you need to hurry up!”

The undertones of the other party’s words were all implying that Guo Shuitian was neglecting his duties and his work efficiency was low.

Qiong Can continued, “If such a case were handed over to our Team Leader Wang, it would be neatly solved within a week. The people who ought to be arrested would have been caught by now. Director Guo, while Team Leader Wang is here, why not take the opportunity to learn from our experiences!”

Wang Zhiqi, standing nearby, was engrossed in something on his mobile phone and paid no attention to the conversation.

Guo Shuitian let out a scoffing laugh, “Counselor Qiong is too concerned, the burglar suspect has already been arrested; my team interrogated him overnight, and soon we’ll be able to find out about his accomplices.”

After speaking, he counted on his fingers, his expression aloof, “It took us about three days, I think.”

Qiong Can was taken aback, “You’ve arrested someone? Wasn’t there still a case just the day before yesterday? You didn’t have a clue at that time…”

This time, even Wang Zhiqi, busy texting, glanced over, “You’ve made the arrest so quickly? How did you do it?”

The efficiency of the Wucheng Criminal Investigation Bureau did indeed come as a pleasant surprise to him.

Plus, having heard before about their success in cracking several old cases in a row and dismantling a nest of evil forces, Wang Zhiqi held a newfound respect for Guo Shuitian.

Guo Shuitian spoke with confidence, “Yeah, it didn’t take much effort. Mainly because we in Wucheng are fortunate to have a Guardian God, a natural hunter who never misses his mark. Otherwise, we couldn’t have caught the thieves so quickly, hahaha…”