Chapter 232: Chapter 231: Uninvited Guest

Chen Su turned his head upon hearing this, looking at Kong Cheng with a chilling gaze, “No need.”

He stowed away the documents, “I will be responsible for coordinating this case with Little Xu Station Chief.”

Chen Su paused and then added, “After all, it involves illegal trading of rare species, the procedures require special attention.”

With that, he ignored Kong Cheng’s puzzled look and got into the police car.

Seeing Chen Su had already started the car engine with an air of leaving him behind, Kong Cheng hurriedly went to pull the car door.

Since when did Captain Chen become so invested in wildlife cases? During the last smuggling bust of pangolins, he clearly said, “Just follow the procedures.”

“Driver, wait, don’t leave me behind!”

Xu Ying watched the motorcade roaring away, smiled, and released the batch of lizards newly captured by poachers from the cage.

The captured little lizards thanked Xu Ying and scurried back to their underground sand burrows.

Xu Ying stretched lazily, mounted the horse, and asked the Przewalski’s Wild Horse to take her back to her sand motorbike.

In the airline crate covered by sunshade cloth on the sand motorbike, the tailless mother lizard anxiously awaited Xu Ying’s return, and upon seeing her back, it hurriedly asked: [How is Little Xu Station Chief? Have my children been found?]

The bearded dragon, who had lost its companions, joined in, looking up at Xu Ying with hopeful eyes.

Xu Ying gently reassured them, “We just captured the bad guys who took them away, professional police officers will track down your children’s whereabouts and companions, it might take some time.”

“Sorry for not stopping these guys in time.”

The understanding lizards shook their heads in unison: [Thank you, Little Xu Station Chief, you’ve already done so much for us~]

Xu Ying inquired about their preference, “While waiting for the other little lizards to be returned, would you prefer to go back to the rescue station with me or head home first?”

Both the desert night lizard mother and the bearded dragon, one big and five small, exchanged glances.

[Little Xu Station Chief, we’d like to stay at the rescue station.]

[Yes, yes, watching you treat the other small animals every day is really interesting, we also want to be able to rescue animal friends like you!]

[When I grow up, I want to be a veterinarian just like Station Chief Sister.]

[Little Xu Station Chief, while you help us find companions, we also want to assist you. We are very sensitive to changes in the environment and can perceive shifts in humidity and air quality~]

[Yes, our touches and calls can also soothe other animals.]

The lizards have grown curious about Xu Ying’s daily work through these days of interaction, witnessing the charm of Little Xu Station Chief, they too felt inspired to become desert little heroes.

Listening to the lizards’ “chirping” calls and observing these tiny creatures, Xu Ying responded, “Alright, alright, don’t worry, you’re still so young, I will try to let you participate in the rescue station’s work.”

The lizards happily returned to the cage, having found a new motivation in life.

Xu Ying rode the sand motorbike closer to the rescue station.

From afar, she saw the Dongqing Village locals’ large trucks delivering construction materials to the open ground outside the station, piles of color steel panels and reinforced bars stacked into a small mountain.

The construction of the temporary employee dormitory has commenced, it will be operational in less than a month.

Xu Ying satisfactorily inspected the empire she had established, turned around, and her smile froze.

Beside the locals’ delivery trucks, a gray SUV was parked, Vice Director Kuang Ming from the desert remediation area management office, along with two men in suits, blocked her way.

Xu Ying squinted her eyes.

Last time at the rescue station headquarters, Vice Director Kuang had quieted down a lot after being reprimanded by Professor Fu.

Never thought old habits die hard, here he is hopping around in front of her again.

“Xiao Xu.”

Behind Kuang Ming were two middle-aged men in suits with bulging figures.

Kuang Ming adjusted his jacket, smiling insincerely, “These two are the bosses of the construction team we’ve been long-term collaborators with in the remediation area, let them handle the employee dormitory project.”

The two men behind him immediately offered their business cards, their faces plastered with fawning smiles.

“Little Xu Station Chief, I’ve long admired your name!”

“Passing the employee dormitory project to us, we guarantee to complete it quickly and efficiently, plus, we can ensure you leave with a bounty.”

The man’s emphasis on “leave with a bounty” was heavily laden with implications.

Xu Ying tugged at her mouth, chuckled lightly, it seems she’s doing quite well, people are starting to bribe and curry favor with her.

She glanced at the business cards and said coldly, “Sorry, gentlemen, the dormitory construction is already contracted with the Dongqing Village construction team and the Qiao Group.”

Kuang Ming’s smile stiffened, “People from Dongqing Village, they’re just rude ruffians who handle goods all day long, their work is shoddy! A bunch of scattered soldiers at best!”

His two big bosses immediately fetched a large bag from the car, “Little Xu Station Chief, this is a token of appreciation from us, please accept it.”

The big bag contained branded bags, cosmetics, skincare products…

Xu Ying didn’t even glance at it, her face grew stern, “The contract has been reviewed by Director Yi, and this concerns Desert Rescue Station 032, it’s up to me who to use.”

Kuang Ming’s face darkened, he looked at Xu Ying, “Don’t think you’re all that just because you’re popular now, having fans call you Chief Station Chief Xu, you start acting proud! Are you really thinking of yourself as an important figure?”

“Ultimately, I’m your leader, as long as you’re under me, you have to watch my attitude!”

Kuang Ming was about to erupt but suddenly noticed the two brand new black business cars parked at the station entrance.

He squinted, speaking in a smug, sarcastic tone, “Oh, Xu Station Chief’s abilities are impressive, privately contacting investors? I wonder how much commission you’ve pocketed?”

Xu Ying turned to look at those two business cars, she was completely baffled, she also didn’t know who those two cars belonged to.

Without having a chance to reply, the doors of the business cars suddenly opened simultaneously.

Kuang Ming’s smug expression instantly froze—what emerged from the cars was not the kind of lavish investors he imagined at all.

The demeanor of the leading person gave him the impression of a member of the desert remediation inspection group from the capital, different class altogether, exuding an official air.

However, the person who stepped out of the car was unexpectedly young.

The man in front walked leisurely, his figure tall and straight like a pine, dressed in a military green work attire with a tailored fit.

He wore gold-rimmed glasses, his eyes behind the lenses were calm yet sharp, his hair was meticulously combed back, revealing distinct forehead lines.

Upon seeing the man disembark, Xu Ying was also dumbfounded, he was very young, giving off a vibe similar to Uncle Qin’s adjutant from the military base, cultured yet not lacking authority.

The man’s collar was fastened to the top button, a modest silver cufflink glinted coldly at the cuff, conveying a restrained and reserved aura.

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