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Chapter 144 Farce
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2024-10-29 19:42:56I answered the call, "Hello there. This is the Head Person of the De Chang Center for Paranormal Studies. How can I help you?" "We've met yesterday. You know who I am. Tomorrow at 9 am. The Nanjiao Park at the south of town. Let's see what you're made of!" "Very well. We'll be there!"
I ended the call brusquely and yelled to my friends who were still exploring upstairs, "Boys! Come here! We have a job!" They skipped down the stairs, asking about what was happening and I told them about the phone call. "Shouldn't we get some help? The officer we met the other day at the police station seems close to you. He calls you 'Brother', you're close, aren't you?" Edelweiss asked softly, tugging at my arm. "It's fine. The police can only intervene if the crime is taking place. There's nothing they can do now since nothing's happened yet. There's nothing to prove any wrongdoing yet. Moreover, the police do not believe in the paranormal."
Chongxi said, "Let's have Xia
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