Chapter 1408: 1408
“Yes . ” For some reason, I’m restrained and a little sad—it’s almost indescribable . It’s as if someone had punched my nose . My eyes are sore and I’m about to cry .
I can understand the restraint . Apart from a few people, most ordinary people would definitely be rather cautious when facing the police . I’m no exception .
But why do I have the sudden urge to cry?
These emotional changes and fluctuations are beyond my expectations .
From what I know, such a situation wouldn’t even happen to an extremely sensitive artistic youth .
Could this be the side effects of the Assassin potion?
Is this the price for obtaining superpowers?
I blink and control my emotions . Then, I hear Officer Deng say, “Your temporary living permit…”
Before he can finish, another officer whispers, “Captain, it’s called a residence permit now . You’ve forgotten again…”
“Yes, yes, yes . I forgot . ” Officer Deng wasn’t embarrassed at all . He smiled and said to me, “Where’s your residence permit?”
“I didn’t apply for it . ” I didn’t lie, nor do I wish to lie .
“This won’t do . ” Officer Deng shook his head . “Although we won’t do anything to you because you don’t have a residence permit, this is still rather important . Before you become a permanent resident here, if your child wants to study in a public kindergarten here, a residence permit is required . ”
“I don’t even have a girlfriend . ” I smirk forcefully but politely again .
Needless to say, I don’t have children .
“Even for you as an individual, a residence permit is very important . As you know, it’s very difficult to settle down in our city . Apart from special talents that we let in or people who take different paths, your residence permit, under normal circumstances, needs eh… a few years . Anyway, it’s a few years before you’re qualified to apply for settlement . This is as important as paying for social security . ” Officer Deng added .
This makes me feel the concern of an elder . I don’t argue with him and nod .
“Yes, I’ll get it done this week . ”
Officer Deng smiled and said, “Opposite to your compound is a police station that can help you in the residential application . ”
He then looks at me .
“By the way, in the past two to three months, an illegal religion has been illegally proselytizing in the city . They also use the classic multi-level marketing techniques . They use more modern terms like a ‘Fully Automatic Wishing Machine’ to entice ordinary people to walk the path of evil . If you encounter them, make sure to be careful and remember to report it to us . ”
Fully Automatic Wishing Machine… My heart skips a beat at the mention of it .
It sounds very similar to a vending machine .
However, no one tried to proselytize to me back then!
“…Okay . ” I don’t dare to show any hesitation . I think for a second before answering .
“Thank you for your cooperation . ” Officer Deng doesn’t say anything else as he smiles and puts away the tiny notebook in his hand .
Just as he turns around halfway, he suddenly stops .
“By the way, I forgot something . ”
For some reason, my eyes blur upon hearing that .
“It’s a joint tenancy, right? Who’s living in the other room?” Officer Deng asks in a mellow voice .
I close my eyes and calm my fluctuating emotions .
“It’s a couple . ”
“A lady with the surname Sia, and her overseas boyfriend . ”
“I see . ” Officer Deng nods . “Remember to remind them to register their residence . ”
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“Alright . ” I watch as Officer Deng turns around .
Only then do I see the officer standing behind him .
His black hair and green eyes make him look like a celebrity .
Green eyes? He’s mixed blood? Or is he wearing colored contacts? I mumble inwardly .
The green-eyed officer looks at me for a few seconds before suddenly smiling .
“That evil cult’s means are more secretive than you can imagine . It’s very hard to defend against them .
“At times, you won’t need to pay any price to benefit from them, but believe me, you will definitely suffer immensely in the future . ”
My heart palpitates when I hear this fellow . I recall the Assassin potion and the “Leap of Faith” I obtained .
I got it for five yuan .
Could it really be that cult?
What do they want from me after giving me superpowers?
“I understand . I’ll make a report . ” I try hard not to show my fear as I reply to the green-eyed police officer .
After sending them off, I return to the cramped guest room and sit down on the bed . I face the computer desk as I contemplate over what happened today .
It doesn’t make much sense .
If that vending machine really was created by that cult, there’s no need for them to hide . If they give every believer a bottle like the Assassin beverage, then they can rule the world!
Perhaps, there are restrictions?
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But an organization that can obtain superpowers is definitely not simple . It’s not something the likes of ordinary cults can achieve .
But what’s the point of giving me superpowers?
To get a fighter?
It’s not like I’d go . If they dare to look for me, I-I’ll dare to call the police!
Money?
I’m just from an ordinary family in a small city . Although my family has a place to stay, in order to provide for my other two siblings, my parents haven’t managed to save up much money . It wasn’t until Benson and I started working that our family situation improved slightly…
After some thought, I pick up my phone and tap open WeChat . I find my brother, Benson Zhou, who works as a civil servant .
“B, did you offend anyone recently?” I send a message .
B is the nickname I gave Benson . It stems from the “B” in his name since he’s balding .
“Who can I offend?” Very quickly, Benson replies . “I’m just a puny civil servant . I work cautiously every day, and I’m not a politician . I don’t even serve the public at a window . Who can I offend?”
Before I can respond, he sends another message:
“What’s wrong? What happened?”
“I encountered something that I suspect to be fraud, but I don’t have anything worth being scammed of,” I reason .
Benson replies one line at a time:
“No matter how poor a person is, there’s still value in scamming them .
“Who doesn’t have any friends or family? If you don’t have money, can’t you borrow it? Borrow from the people around you or on the Internet . Get all kinds of micro-loans, and that adds up to a huge sum .
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“Besides, you still have your body . Can’t you sell your kidney, cornea, and blood?
“Besides, there are many female clubs nowadays . Who knows which customer would like your type…”
“WTF, stop scaring me . ” After sending this text, I quickly add, “Thankfully I didn’t take the hit . ”
I don’t want Benson to worry about my drinking of the Assassin beverage .
I have to be careful . I need to immediately make a report to the police for any abnormalities around me .
After chatting for a while, Benson reminds me:
“Anyway, don’t be greedy . Also, Sa Sa will be here before school starts . Remember to pick her up . ”
“Got it . ” I send him a popular emoji .
It’s a monocle-wearing emoji: 🧐
After ending the conversation, I lose the urge to continue attempting the leap of faith . I sit by the bed, feeling a little frightened and worried .
After a while, I subconsciously pick up my phone and look at WeChat and QQ .
Among them, one of the QQ group chats has plenty of messages .
It was a group that I built because we play horror and mystery games . It’s called the Tarot Club, and it’s filled with other netizens .
I take a quick scan at it and see someone named The Star send a message:
“Everyone, be careful . A mysterious cult has appeared . ”
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