Chapter 83: Finishing the Business, Walking Away, Concealing One

The incident that occurred in the program.

It wasn't just causing a stir online.

Even the news reported on it immediately.

This led to the story spreading quickly and reaching a wide audience.

Many people who hardly follow the program also learned about it.

Those who learned of it.

Their first reaction was shock and doubt.

According to the news reports.

The Scam Gang in Hangcheng is extremely cunning.

So much so that the police are powerless against them.

The Scam Gang struck repeatedly several times.

The police have only tracked the whereabouts of two members of the Scam Gang.

Trying to wipe them out in one sweep is as hard as climbing to heaven.

And the people that Hangcheng Police cannot catch.

Prompted Xu Mo to step in and stir things up.

And ended up capturing them all.

The crucial point is, Xu Mo is just an ordinary office worker.

In fact, that's not the most outrageous part.

The most outrageous part is.

Xu Mo has another identity—an "Escapee"!

He is a Challenger in the Sky Eye Operation program.

He has pursuers on his heels!

Xu Mo set up a trap to capture them, calmly completing it despite having pursuers behind him.

Logically, just dealing with the Investigation Team should have given Xu Mo a headache.

After all, the Investigation Team's lineup is very impressive.

But who could have imagined.

Xu Mo wasn't troubled at all.

He even handled the Investigation Team with ease.

And effortlessly took down the Scam Gang.

After helping the police set the trap and capture them, the guy somehow slipped away right under the Investigation Team's and Hangcheng Police's noses!

Having finished the business, he brushed it off, keeping his deeds and name hidden.

Those who saw the news report.

In their minds, only two words floated up.

Awesome!

…

Program Backstage.

Seeing this incoming call, Song Yixue couldn't help but frown.

This matter has become such a big fuss, even this big boss is paying attention?

Calling her at this critical moment.

Is it to hold her accountable?

Song Yixue was a little nervous.

After all, she is the Chief Director of this program.

If the program truly has any problem, she cannot escape being involved.

But Song Yixue didn't dare hesitate.

She didn't have the guts to keep this big boss waiting.

She quickly connected the call.

Without waiting for Song Yixue to speak,

the big boss went straight to the point.

"I've watched the program; there's a small problem now, right?"

Hearing that, Song Yixue's heart sank.

Sure enough, the call was to hold her accountable.

Song Yixue stammered and gave a reassurance.

"Yes… there's a small issue, but rest assured, this will be resolved quickly! I guarantee you a full…"

Unexpectedly, the person on the other end had no intention of holding anyone accountable.

Instead, they cut Song Yixue off.

"No need to handle it; I've roughly understood the matter—it's just a procedural thing, nothing much to discuss. Anyway, the money will eventually go to him; does the form in which it's received matter?"

"Moreover… Xu Mo really gave the police a big help; if he hadn't used himself as bait, that big fish wouldn't have been hooked anytime soon."

Listening to the words coming from the phone,

Song Yixue only felt a bit dazed.

What does that imply?

Boss, aren't you here to hold someone accountable?

Stunned for a moment, Song Yixue asked, puzzled.

"Huh? Are we not handling this?"

"We won't handle it; the program will proceed as usual."

"What about the police…?"

"You don't need to worry about that; as long as you ensure the program continues, that's all you need to do."

After speaking, the boss, as if recalling something, added.

"Oh right, there's another matter I need to tell you: later, get in touch with Xu Mo…"

…

Today, the phone call wasn't received only by Song Yixue.

It also went to the Investigation Team and the Hangcheng Police.

Originally, Han Fei had intended to use a freshly devised underhanded move against Xu Mo.

But because of a phone call, the plan completely fell apart.

Han Fei was seen holding the phone.

Like a misbehaving elementary student, he occasionally whispered a couple of replies.

"Your move is too underhanded, using procedures to block them? What, you want to force someone into a real escapee?"

Han Fei: "Yes, yes, yes, I hadn't considered it properly."

"Xu Mo is currently playing the role of an escapee; a few minor rule violations are normal. But while he's just acting as an escapee, you keep blocking him at every turn. If you don't let him do it here, you block him there—what's the point of him acting as an escapee? He might as well just stand still for you to catch. Especially for a small issue like the bounty, you could just patch the procedure afterward, right? You still want to set a trap to catch him, how clever of you!"

Han Fei: "Your admonishment is noted; I admit my mistake!"

"A real escapee will go to any length to avoid capture. Dealing with a pretend escapee, you can use procedures to block him, but what if you encounter a genuine escapee? Would you help the police catch him? Would you worry about procedures or not? Don't forget what the purpose of this episode is."

Han Fei: "Understood, understood; I get everything you said."

"Alright, that's all I have to say. In the future, such minor issues don't need to be escalated, and also, I have a new task for you…"

…

After Xu Mo and Yang Jingxuan left through the back door.

All the way, Yang Jingxuan's little mouth never stopped.

She chattered nonstop the whole way.

She really had too many questions.

"Xu Mo, where did you get this villa? The ten million the Program Crew gave couldn't possibly afford a house like this, could it?"

"Where did you find those men in black suits?"

"And how did you know the police would show up? Did you call the police? Don't tell me you still dared to call the police at this critical moment."

"..."

Xu Mo was overwhelmed by Yang Jingxuan's barrage of questions.

"Big sister, you're asking so many? Which one should I answer?"

Yang Jingxuan, in a serious tone, said: "Answer them one by one! I want to know all of them."

Xu Mo: "..."

"Xu Mo—just tell me, I'm really curious."

"When a woman nags, it truly never ends."

Xu Mo felt his head was about to explode.

There was no other way; he could only answer in order.

"The villa is rented; you know the party hall, five thousand a day."

"The men in black suits are paid extras, used to scare those kids."

"I didn't call the police either. Do you remember the plainclothes officers at the inn's entrance? The police had been targeting that female scammer from early on; they didn't act because they wanted to follow the trail and capture the entire Scam Gang. I had you act with that female scammer just to gather all the Scam Gang members together, making it easy for the police to swoop in and wipe them out. My main goal was to eliminate the threat for the people."

"..."

Xu Mo answered one by one.

However, Yang Jingxuan latched onto the answer to one of the questions.

She stared at Xu Mo with a look that said, "I've seen through you all along."

"Eliminate the threat for the people? If you're that altruistic, I think you're actually after the money from the Scam Gang, and helping catch them is just a side benefit, right?"

Xu Mo looked at Yang Jingxuan with a hint of surprise.

"This little girl, why is she like a worm in his stomach?"

But even though Yang Jingxuan guessed his motive, Xu Mo still didn't admit it.

"No, I really am doing it for good."

"I don't believe you a bit!"

Xu Mo: "???"

He noticed that Yang Jingxuan had become increasingly bold lately.

He squinted his eyes and said to Yang Jingxuan.

"Don't forget, I'm a kidnapper and you're a meat ticket; who gave you the right to speak to me like that? Do you think I'll just deal with you now?"

The Water Friends in the Live Broadcast Room, upon hearing the word "deal", instantly…

…were instantly energized.

"Alright, alright! This one's good, this one's good!"

"Deal? How to deal? Explain in detail!"

If you keep nagging like that, I won't be sleepy!

Stop! Wait a moment, don't set off yet—I'll go get some paper!