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"But we suspect that he is a person with knowledge of the matter. It's quite possible that he's involved in this case or knows the whole truth."

"Therefore, it's impossible for us to let him leave before the case is cracked,"

Bai Zhi countered sharply, "I understand the Federation Defense Team's approach. I also agree that Director Fang Ze can 'assist in the investigation' as a 'witness'."

When she said "witness" and "assist in the investigation," Bai Zhi emphasized her words.

"Even, I agree that Deputy Section Chief Fang Ze can stay on the Sky Mother Ship for the time being."

"However, I need the Federation Defense Team to confirm Deputy Section Chief Fang Ze's identity and position. And to provide him with corresponding treatment."

Hearing Bai Zhi's words, the old man fell silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Why do you care so much about Fang Ze's identity and position?"

Bai Zhi was obviously well-prepared for this question.

She picked up the special permit she had been holding in her hand, showed it to the two of them, and then said, "Because the Flower Morning Festival has already started."

"And Fang Ze is the main person in charge of the Flower Morning Festival case at our Emerald City Security Bureau."

"We need Fang Ze to be able to work normally."

"Or at least, be able to direct the work."

"Otherwise, the case can't go forward."

As she spoke, she shook the special permit in her hand, "The Federation Defense Team itself has given us the freedom to act, so I think our Security Bureau's request is reasonable."

Upon hearing Bai Zhi's words, the old man couldn't help but fall silent.

After a long time, he looked up at Bai Zhi, then said, "Director Bai, you should go down and rest for a while, give us some time to consider."

After speaking, he didn't wait for Bai Zhi's response but directly said to the outside, "Someone come."

Suddenly, a member of the Federation Defense Team entered from outside.

The old man looked at him and ordered, "Take Director Bai down to rest first."

"Yes!" The Defense Team member quickly saluted, then strode forward, bowed to Bai Zhi, and gestured, "Director Bai, this way, please."

Bai Zhi clearly hesitated for a moment, but in the end, she followed the man down.

After Bai Zhi had left, the room immediately fell into silence.

After a while, the aide smiled and then looked at the old man, saying, "It seems the rumors really can't be trusted."

"Everyone says that the girl from the Bai Family isn't capable."

"But based on today's interaction, she's well-organized, has meticulous thinking, is clear about the Federation's regulations and the division of authority. Under our Defense Team's military control, she still had the courage to come and demand a person."

"Quite extraordinary."

The old man's gaunt face, however, was expressionless as he said, "This may not necessarily be the girl's own doing."

The aide couldn't help but show a look of surprise, "Not hers? You mean...?"

The old man continued, "Didn't you notice that despite her clear logic, there were obvious signs of recitation and performance?"

"Her body language was unnatural from beginning to end, with guarded motions, which didn't coincide with the confidence of her words."

"Moreover, when I had not explicitly agreed, she showed hesitation. If all these responses were her own creation, then after saying all that, she should've known I would agree. It was just a matter of making some arrangements first. She shouldn't have had the slightest worry."

"So, all this must have been taught to her by someone else."

"And looking at her entire negotiation strategy —"

"First present the facts, talk about the regulations. Then raise our expectations and finally offer a condition that stuck to our bottom line and was acceptable."

"The control of this scale and the grasp on our mentality..."

"...There's a mastermind behind her."

The aide opened his mouth but couldn't say anything for a long while.

After a bit, he asked, "So, do we... agree?"

The old man, with his hands behind his back and his face expressionless, said, "We don't have a choice."

"Her terms are reasonable and fair. We have no justifiable reason to refuse."

"Especially since her conditions don't conflict with our objectives."

"Fang Ze hasn't left the Sky Mother Ship. He can cooperate at any time with our investigation when needed. As for his identity and treatment, does it really matter?"

"Moreover, the Mind Power User who'll assist the investigation is about to arrive."

"At that time, whether he's involved or not will be known with just a question."

"If there are problems, we can just change his status later,"

Saying this, he spoke to the aide, "Alright, go relay my orders."

"Lift Fang Ze's suspect status, change his status to a key witness."

"Remove the Law Prohibition handcuffs and muscle relaxant."

"But make him wear a position-monitoring ankle bracelet, and forbid him from leaving the Sky Mother Ship's range."

"As for anything else... try to accommodate his reasonable requests as much as possible."

Upon hearing the old man's order, the aide quickly saluted, "Yes!"

After speaking, he walked out with long strides.

Just as he was reaching the door, suddenly, the old man called out to him, "Wait a moment."

The aide halted, turning his head to look at the old man.

The old man asked, "Yesterday night, when you made a call to the Jiang Family, there was no reaction from them?"

The aide nodded and said, "Yes."

"I directly dialed the phone of the Jiang Family Head, and it didn't go through."

"When I called the Jiang Family, they said their family head was not present and didn't know where he had gone. As for Jiang Cheng, he also hadn't returned."

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The old man's face darkened, "Fine. I've got it."

Seeing that the old man had no further orders, the aide looked at him, then pushed the door open and went out...