Chapter 236: A sudden new mission

“Boss?”

This guy called me boss?!

Lin Yu wondered if, because of the spiritual backlash over the past two days, he was starting to have auditory hallucinations.

What virtue or ability did he even have?

Did someone hand him the wrong script?!

Honestly, looking at Luo Shaotian acting all cool and showy, Lin Yu had a whole stomach full of complaints. He almost wanted to point at his nose and say:

“Why the hell did you only show up now?! We’re almost done eating! Did you sail here across the Pacific Ocean or something?!”

But thinking about it carefully…

This guy seemed to have arrived at exactly the right moment.

Lin Yu’s parents looked at each other, completely confused and stunned.

“You… you…”

Hearing Father Lin’s question, Luo Shaotian casually put his police ID back into his pocket.

He took off his sunglasses, and that cold, sharp face instantly softened.

“Luo Shaotian.”

He smiled faintly and slightly bowed.

“Uncle, Auntie. Sorry about that, something unexpected came up on the way. I’m late.”

“Oh… oh!”

Father Lin stared at his face for a few seconds, then suddenly slapped his thigh. The tension in him instantly melted away.

“So it’s Shaotian! Ah, it’s been years since we last saw you—you’ve really grown into a fine young man!”

“You… you just came straight from handling a case?”

Mother Zhang looked at his outfit, then glanced respectfully at the pocket where he kept his police ID. Her tone became cautious.

“Ah, working even during the New Year… that’s really hard on you. We… we’re not affecting your work, are we?”

For ordinary people, even a regular police officer standing in front of them would naturally make them a bit nervous.

The police deal directly with the public, and among all administrative bodies, they’re the one ordinary people perceive as having the most direct—and greatest—authority.

Among “police, procuratorate, and courts,” the police always come first. That alone shows how important they are.

“It’s fine, Auntie. I’m off duty today.”

Luo Shaotian’s tone was polite and gentle, like an ordinary younger neighbor.

After briefly chatting with Lin Yu’s parents and calming them down, he turned his head.

When his gaze landed on the three uninvited guests in the corner—

“Gulp—”

The uncle swallowed hard, forcing himself not to let his legs go weak.

He had just said a lot of harsh things, even threatened to call the police and have Lin Yu arrested.

He kept telling himself: It’s fine! Even if he’s a cop, so what? Just a small officer—what’s there to be afraid of? This is a society ruled by law! He can’t just bully people! Besides, my son is also in the system!

“You… don’t try to scare people with your ID!”

The uncle forced himself to speak up, pointing at Luo Shaotian.

“I’m telling you—even if you’re a police officer, you can’t cover for your friend! He just hit my son—that’s intentional injury! And—”

The uncle dragged Lin Han, who was still clutching his stomach, forward.

“My son is also a public servant! You’d better handle this fairly, otherwise—”

Otherwise what?

Luo Shaotian didn’t even look at him.

With his hands in his coat pockets, he walked forward step by step and stopped in front of Lin Han, who was fat like a ball.

He looked down at him.

“Lin Han, right?”

“Shenhai City, Shenkang District, Gulou West Police Station. Newly recruited probationary auxiliary officer.”

The room suddenly fell silent.

Lin Han’s eyes widened like he’d seen a ghost. Cold sweat instantly broke out all over his body.

How did he know?!

Luo Shaotian continued:

“You’re not even officially on staff yet. You’re not even qualified to wear the uniform. Recently… you should still be in the public notice and evaluation period, right?”

“A probationary auxiliary officer still under evaluation, yet using the ‘in the system’ label to cause trouble and show off outside…”

“What do you think would happen if this behavior ends up on your station chief’s desk… or even at the municipal bureau’s inspection department?”

“Ah…”

At that moment—

The expressions of the uncle’s family completely changed.

Especially Lin Han.

The arrogance on his face instantly vanished. He lowered his head and didn’t even dare look at Luo Shaotian anymore.

He knew it too well!

Auxiliary police were contract workers. If someone reported him for causing trouble during the evaluation period, forget about becoming official—he’d be packing up and leaving the next day!

This was a job he had spent tens of thousands on training courses for, studied three years for, and relied on countless connections to barely secure!

“M-Misunderstanding… it’s all a misunderstanding…”

The uncle’s attitude did a complete 180.

While pulling his son backward, he bowed repeatedly toward Lin Yu’s parents.

“Jian Guo… uh… it’s just kids messing around, nothing serious, nothing serious!”

“We… we still have something to do, won’t disturb your family dinner anymore!”

“Let’s go—go quickly!”

Someone urged in a low voice.

The three who had been so arrogant just moments ago didn’t dare say another word. Like dogs with their tails tucked, they fled in embarrassment.

Their hurried footsteps gradually faded down the corridor.

Everyone present unconsciously let out a sigh of relief.

Lin Yu shook his head and rubbed his aching temples.

What a mess…

A perfectly good meal, ruined by a bunch of flies.

What bad luck.

But fortunately…

He looked up at Luo Shaotian, genuine gratitude appearing in his eyes.

“Shaotian, about today… thanks a lot. You came at just the right time. If you were any later, I might’ve really slammed that fat guy onto the table.”

“Just a small matter.”

Luo Shaotian smiled gently.

“After all, you’re the boss. It’s only right for me to solve problems for you.”

Lin Yu froze, staring at him with a strange look.

What’s wrong with this guy?

He’s getting more and more into the act.

“Boss?”

Lin Xue blinked her big eyes, looking back and forth between her brother and Luo Shaotian.

“Brother Shaotian, what’s going on with my brother?”

“Aren’t you a criminal investigation team captain? Why are you calling him boss?”

“Well…”

Luo Shaotian began seriously:

“Lin Yu works for a special security and crisis management company under Sky Dome Group. This company has extremely high authority in Shenhai City—”

“In some special areas, even higher than our municipal bureau.”

At first, there was some truth—but then he started making things up completely without blinking.

“Recently, due to a cross-border crime case, I was temporarily assigned by the bureau to assist their company.”

“In this joint operation, A Yu is the project leader, and I was assigned to his team under his direct command.”

“So… at work, he is indeed my superior. Calling him ‘boss’ is perfectly reasonable.”

“Hiss—”

Lin Yu’s parents both sucked in a breath.

Cross-border crime?!

Special security?!

Higher authority than the police?!

Combined together, it sounded like something straight out of a Hollywood spy movie!

Their gaze toward their son instantly changed.

No longer a regular office worker—

But like some hidden ace agent, a secret hero bearing national responsibility!

“Ahem! Let’s not talk about company matters! Confidentiality rules! You know—confidentiality rules!”

Lin Yu quickly jumped in, feeling his scalp tingle under their intense gaze.

He wished he could run over and shut Luo Shaotian’s mouth.

“Oh right, right! Work secrets shouldn’t be asked!”

Mother Zhang quickly smoothed things over.

She now felt more and more proud of her son—and even looked at Luo Shaotian more favorably.

“Shaotian, sorry about earlier. You must’ve seen quite a scene.”

“Come, sit down! The food’s not finished yet! Waiter! Auntie will order a few more dishes!”

“Auntie, I appreciate it.”

Luo Shaotian smiled and declined.

“But right now… it’s not very convenient for me to stay.”

“Huh?”

Mother Zhang paused, a little disappointed.

“Didn’t you say you were off today? Why not stay for a meal?”

“I was.”

Luo Shaotian glanced at Lin Yu, his tone suddenly turning serious.

“But just now… the company issued an urgent notice. There’s an emergency task that needs handling.”

“And as project leader, A Yu has to come with me.”

“Me?!”

Lin Yu pointed at himself, completely confused.

What task?

Since when?!

What is this guy doing?!

But no one paid attention to his confusion.

“Ah! An emergency mission?”

His parents’ eyes lit up again.

Now they felt their son was truly impressive!

So this lazy behavior at home was all an act?!

Outside, he’s actually someone who can handle things independently!

Even during a meal, a police subordinate personally comes to call him back to lead operations!

If this isn’t leadership status, what is?!

“Then go quickly! Don’t delay important work!”

Mother Zhang urged excitedly.

“Work is important! Dinner can wait!”

“Exactly!”

Father Lin nodded, patting his son’s shoulder.

“Xiao Yu! The company values you—do your best! Don’t disappoint your leaders!”

“The car is waiting outside, boss.”

Luo Shaotian turned and opened the door, gesturing politely.

Lin Yu gritted his teeth and walked out with slumped shoulders.

Outside, a cold wind blew, clearing his head.

He followed Luo Shaotian to the parking lot and looked around.

“Huh?”

He asked curiously,

“Where’s your black SUV? Why isn’t it here?”

“Oh, didn’t drive that today.”

Luo Shaotian took out a car key.

“The company issued us a new vehicle for this special operation.”

He pressed the unlock button.

Beep beep.

A black sedan nearby lit up.

“Huh?”

Lin Yu walked closer.

It was a large car with a classic, square front.

The body was pitch black, shining like obsidian.

“This is the company car? Looks pretty imposing.”

He circled the front.

“Why is there a little golden figure on the hood?”

He pointed at the small statue leaning forward with arms spread.

“Haha, that pose is kinda funny!”

Just as he reached out to touch it—

He noticed the emblem below.

Two overlapping letters.

“Holy shit?!”

He jerked his hand back like he got shocked.

“This… this is…”

“Rolls-Royce?!”