At twelve o'clock in the afternoon, the scorching sun was clear.
The hot days in Dongcheng were sultry, and even if I just walked around, I felt that I was a barbecue on the grill.
Few people choose outdoor activities in this kind of weather, no matter which street is off the beaten track. However, there are always many people and cars at the entrance of the hospital, from the entrance to the end of the street.
The people in the car were bored, looking around aimlessly, and inadvertently noticed the "life end service station" on the corner of the street. I have to say that the funeral supplies store nowadays is also interesting, and the name is so innovative.
He was thinking about it, suddenly seeing someone push the door and walk in.
The handsome face, slightly curly hair and almost perfect body proportions, men only find it familiar. After thinking about it for a long time, I remembered that this person is not the trainee whose girlfriend pulls him to vote every day
He immediately sent a message to his girlfriend, saying that he had met Lu Xu at the wreath shop at the door.
"Don't be silly, Xu Zai is still in closed management, can't get out of busy training, okay?"
Harm, I still don't believe it.
"Why lie to you, I really saw it. You wait for me, and I will prove it to you." The man came up with a stubborn temper, and just opened the car door and rushed towards the "life terminal service station".
He was thinking of seeing Lu Xu helping his girlfriend ask for an autograph, even if he admits the wrong person, it's not a big deal.
However, when he opened the door of the "Life Terminal Service Station", he realized that there was no personal queen inside. The small door was filled with yellow paper, circles, shrouds and other funeral supplies, and the room was filled with the smell of incense.
Although it was afternoon, the dim light in the front room seemed a bit weird.
"Is anyone there?" The man asked tentatively, but didn't respond at all. The little door-to-door room looked to the end, where there was someone there.
"It's weird." The man couldn't help frowning. He clearly watched the man walk in, but he didn't see him go out only through this door.
What a hell.
As soon as this idea came up, the man was shocked unconsciously. The funeral shop next to the hospital seems to be a scene often seen in horror novels.
While thinking about it, he walked out with a complicated expression. He always felt that he had encountered something unclean. He had already forgotten the Lu Xu he had seen before.
Lu Xu: I came in a hurry and walked in a hurry, naturally I didn't know someone tried to find him.
He was originally preparing for the recording of four episodes of the show in his apartment, but he unexpectedly received a call from the Reaper's Anti-Corruption Investigation Team.
"Your colleague Xie An is suspected of participating in a smuggling case. I want to ask you if you know it, and if there is a summons, I hope you can cooperate with the investigation..."
Xie An...
Stowaway...
Lu Xu felt that it was impossible, so he immediately asked: "What kind of case is it and where is Xie An now? Can I see him?"
"Sorry, Xie An is currently under investigation. No one can visit him until the investigation results come out..."
No matter what Lu Xu asked, the investigation team just refused to reveal any news.
Lu Xu's situation suddenly became passive, and he felt worried about Xie An.
In order to find out what happened, he first went to the bathroom with an excuse, and then teleported to the vicinity of the People's Hospital. When Xie An was not there when he pushed the door, Lu Xu felt angry and felt that things were not that simple.
Without thinking about it, Lu Xu immediately called his minister, trying to figure out what was going on.
"Hey, Xiao Lu..."
"Minister, have you heard about Xie An? What happened? How could he be involved in the smuggling case?"
"Well, I'm actually quite surprised when I say it." The minister is obviously a bit embarrassed, after all, it is not a glorious thing that employees are involved in the smuggling case. He sighed first, and then briefly explained to Lu Xu. "Someone reported that they suspected improper transactions in the Eastern District. It's okay if this kind of thing is investigated clearly, right. That person actually reported you, but he didn't expect you to have no problem, but he checked Xie An..."
Lu Xu only felt bored in his heart. He always felt that things were not that simple: "So, what exactly did Xie An do?"
"The investigation team carefully compared his work records and found a gap. Xie An's job corresponds to one missing customer profile, so it is suspected that he took bribes to help smugglers stay in the human world..."
"Impossible." Lu Xu subconsciously denied this statement, feeling complicated. "Minister, Xie An has been working with us for more than 50 years. You know what his character is. A set of work clothes wears ten. For a few years, even if it doesn’t fit, I’m not willing to change it. I live in the dormitory of the unit, and even the food for myself is a bit old."
If Xie An is the kind of death who trades for profit, he will be wronged like this at all.
"Of course I also know what Xiao Xie is, but the problem now is that there are serious problems in his work. If he cooperates with the investigation, he may be able to quickly figure out what is going on, but he refuses to cooperate with the investigation team's inquiry. , The typical resistance is strict.
"Xie An refused to cooperate with the investigation?" Lu Xu frowned as he spoke, and didn't understand why Xie An was doing this. It's just that it's useless for him to make more guesses in this situation. If you want to figure out the truth, you can only ask Xie An.
Lu Xu calmed down and calmed down first: "Minister, can I see Xie An?"
"It's not possible in theory, but let me try to arrange it as much as possible." Xie An is a very serious employee. Although he doesn't talk much, he does all the tasks that are explained above without saying a word. The performance is also good. .
At least a few Reapers were operating in other districts, but the eastern district was supported by Lu Xu and Xie An alone. If possible, the Minister does not want him to have problems.
Lu Xu has just completed a major "Devil's Bay" project. Together with so many undeads, their Dongcheng performance is basically among the best in the country. Coupled with Xie An's hard work, the East is very likely to become the king of performance this quarter or even this year.
As their immediate superiors, the minister also has light on his face.
But now it's fine. Xie An was involved in the smuggling case. For a while, he didn't even think about getting a job.
Considering this practical issue, the minister immediately said to Lu Xu: "Xie An’s job permit for the god of death has been temporarily revoked, and you are the only god of death in the Eastern District. Considering that you are still participating in the draft in the human world, the organization is afraid that you will be too busy. Come and prepare to be transferred to other districts to assist you in your work."
It's not so much assistance as it is rezoning.
The performance of the Eastern District is number one all year round, and many districts feel jealous.
Finally, the Death Gods of the Eastern District made a fuss, which happened to be their best opportunity to fight for regional management rights.
How could the minister not understand the inside story, but reality does not allow him, so he can only appease Lu Xu: "It's just a temporary takeover. When Xie An comes back or re-assign colleagues to you, the Eastern District is still yours..."
Lu Xu took a long sigh of relief, and then he pondered for a moment and asked, "Which district is the minister planning to come over?"
"Um... the colleague from the southwest took the initiative to ask Ying to come over and accept it, you see..."
"Is it the southwest where Lai Chengshan is located, or the southwest where I left a bunch of stranded people for me?"
"Hiss..."
Lu Xu's words were not polite at all, but they were facts. The Minister naturally had an impression of these incidents, because Lu Xu had taken their orders in the past, and the southwestern part of the country responded several times that Lu Xu had crossed the boundary, and he was suppressed by him.
Thinking of those people in the southwest, Lu Xu probably had a thought in his heart: "Should I actively ask Ying to come over and help me, or actively report Xie An to go in?"
"Xiao Lu, you can't say that. In the final analysis, Xie An has the problem. Otherwise, we will find him if you are okay..."
"I didn't say that Xie An was right. Of course, it is still unclear what the situation is. I can't convict my colleagues before the matter is settled. No matter what Xie An did, it is true that the Southwest Death Department is unfavorable. Eastern District I have always been in charge, and I don’t want to find someone with insufficient ability to take over."
"But you are still recording the show and you have to watch Ji Xiunian, can you be busy? Xie An helped you before, and he ran the whole area by himself, can you do it now?"
Lu Xu didn’t rush to answer whether it’s okay, but he whispered: "Minister, the number of deaths in Dongcheng District was 12,378 last year, and the death rate was 5.32%. Among them, the number of deaths in Dongcheng District last year was 7,240, an average of about 20 per day. This year, Devil’s Bay alone has collected 4,579 people. Do you think I can?"
Lu Xu didn't like to boast about the sea, nor did he like to use emotions. He always talked with facts.
"You kid..." The minister was stunned when he heard his data analysis, and then a little bit dumbfounded, "Okay, well, since you have said that, I will not arrange for someone in the Eastern District for the time being. But there is one thing to say, even if it is. As the number of people to serve has increased, the quality of the service must be guaranteed. If you find it difficult afterwards, don't resist it yourself. Tell me at any time, know?"
"Yeah." Although Lu Xu knew that this would not happen, he still politely responded, "Minister, over there Xie An..."
"You can play with peace of mind first, I'll watch it there, but I'll tell you immediately whenever there is anything. As for the meeting, don't worry, I will tell you when I arrange it. It will be the last few days." said the minister. Then, he smiled helplessly, "Others say that you are the most unsentimental in the Death Department, but you see, it's still very human."
"Okay, Minister, I'll go to work first."
Lu Xu hung up the phone and looked silent. He heard something outside pressing the toilet switch, then opened the bathroom door and walked out: "Brother Nian?"
As soon as I left the house, I saw Ji Xiunian standing at the door looking inward, as if looking for someone.
"Hi!" When Ji Xiunian heard Tao Yingbo say that Lu Xu answered the phone and hurried out, he always felt as if something was going to happen. Out of worry, he called Lu Xu, but he couldn't answer the call for some reason.
The staff said that Lu Xu went to the bathroom, and Ji Xiunian subconsciously followed him: "Um... are you okay?"