Let’s Squander A Billion First!

Chapter 1092: Chapter 1092: Star Era Guide (42)

All of Jing Lan’s thoughts were on Chuzheng, so he didn’t hear anything they were saying.

The people from the Thirteenth Bureau came over quickly, possibly wanting to see how the person who handled Xie Wanwan was doing.

Seeing that Chuzheng was still unconscious, the Thirteenth Bureau left behind the young man while the others went to handle other matters.

Chen Junting seemed to know this young man and was talking to him, though the content didn’t involve what had just happened.

Two hours later, Chuzheng woke up. Jing Lan didn’t wait to confirm if it was safe and directly opened the door to go in.

Professor Wei: ”...”

Chen Junting: ”...”

Wun Qing: ”...”

-

”Baby.” The tension on Jing Lan’s face was unmistakable, and his fingers trembled as he held Chuzheng’s hand.

Some things are only realized to be important when they are about to be lost.

Those two minutes were just two minutes for others.

For him, they felt like an eternity.

Chuzheng raised her hand to rub her brow, her voice hoarse: ”What did you call me?”

Jing Lan was taken aback and slowly repeated: ”Baby.”

Why he called her that, Jing Lan didn’t know.

He had just blurted it out, completely unaware of what he was saying.

”No...is it not allowed?”

Jing Lan looked at Chuzheng hesitantly.

”It’s fine.” Chuzheng wanted to sit up.

Jing Lan quickly helped her up: ”How do you feel?”

”I’m fine.”

Chuzheng took a deep breath, every nerve feeling like it was being pricked by needles.

This is a big deal!

But I can’t say anything!

The big shot needs to save face.

-

After Chuzheng regained consciousness, the uncontrollable spiritual power in the room disappeared, and Chen Junting and others entered the room.

”Chuchu, how are you?” Wun Qing, being her brother, took a favorable position, though he paused slightly upon seeing Jing Lan already holding Chuzheng.

”I’m fine.”

Chuzheng leaned against Jing Lan, her face showing no changes, still looking as cold as ice, perfectly maintaining the demeanor of a big shot.

Only after everyone expressed their concern did Chen Junting get to the point: ”What happened just now?”

Chuzheng was also unsure about the spiritual power in her body.

Last time she felt her spiritual power was being blocked by something, now she could fully control it autonomously.

Considering the people from the Thirteenth Bureau were present, everyone chose not to discuss the matter in detail.

-

Once Chuzheng was awake, as the person involved and the one who subdued Xie Wanwan, the person in charge of the Thirteenth Bureau briefly explained the situation.

Due to her Psychic Power A+, Xie Wanwan was protected by the Thirteenth Bureau.

The Thirteenth Bureau often protects individuals this way, even if they’re in prison. As long as their abilities are useful enough, the Bureau can pull them out—of course, they won’t be set free to act without restrictions; those who have committed crimes will be detained or not released from the Bureau.

After signing an agreement, the Thirteenth Bureau got Xie Wanwan out and sent her to the Empire Science Academy.

The intention was to have her complete all her studies at the Empire Science Academy and then undergo special training by the Thirteenth Bureau to work for them in the future.

No one expected Xie Wanwan to steal from the Thirteenth Bureau.

As for what she stole, it was glossed over without being detailed.

”What did Xie Wanwan steal?” Professor Wei frowned. ”How could it have such power? I heard those attacked by Xie Wanwan have completely lost their spiritual power, now no different from the dead. Your Thirteenth Bureau even took them away, where do you plan to take them?”

Professor Wei’s questions were sharp.

The Thirteenth Bureau’s person in charge remained calm: ”We will handle this matter well...”

”Look at what happened today, how many students were injured? Is this what you call handling it well?” Professor Wei was somewhat angry.

Chen Junting waved his hand, signaling Professor Wei to calm down: ”You have to give us an explanation, Chuzheng girl ended up like this because she stopped Xie Wanwan.”

The Thirteenth Bureau’s person in charge glanced at Chuzheng.

”This is classified, I can’t tell you.”

”The thing Xie Wanwan stole can absorb others’ spiritual power,” Chuzheng said coldly. ”Am I right?”

A trace of surprise flashed in the Thirteenth Bureau person in charge’s eyes.

Jing Lan hugged Chuzheng tightly, lowering his head, looking at no one.

Chen Junting saw the Thirteenth Bureau person in charge’s expression was off and frowned, asking: ”Is the young girl right?”

The Thirteenth Bureau person in charge: ”...”

The other party was reluctant to speak.

But with Chen Junting present, who was also a big shot, he couldn’t be easily fooled.

-

The item Xie Wanwan stole matched the description Jing Lan gave, and the Thirteenth Bureau had also unintentionally obtained it, with only a bit of research progress made.

Two days earlier, Xie Wanwan had entered the Thirteenth Bureau on the pretext of handling paperwork.

Perhaps she was lucky, as she managed to take away a portion of the thing.

Because the thing was unstable in liquid and solid states and varied in size each time, their people didn’t notice immediately.

Xie Wanwan committed such a grave crime that the Thirteenth Bureau would not let her off lightly.

Even her Psychic Power A+ couldn’t save her.

All other losses, the Thirteenth Bureau would compensate.

They would arrange for people to handle the ensuing work, showing an exceptionally cooperative attitude.

”Jing...”

Jing Lan held Chuzheng’s hand, shaking his head slightly at her.

As he helped Chuzheng down, passing by the person in charge of the Thirteenth Bureau, he whispered: ”I advise you to destroy that thing, don’t harm others or yourselves.”

Once they left, Chuzheng asked him: ”Why didn’t you say anything?”

”No need, it’s all in the past.”

Chuzheng: ”Your reputation...”

Jing Lan suddenly laughed softly: ”Do you think the Thirteenth Bureau would clear my name? They won’t, this matter won’t be made public, that’s the reality, and I’ve realized that a long time ago.”

Even if they learn the truth, perhaps they’ll compensate him in private.

But they definitely won’t overturn the case for him.

Such a significant loss requires someone to take responsibility and appease the public.

He, being a useless person, was the perfect choice.

”If you want, I can help you.”

”Baby.” Jing Lan suddenly whispered, and Chuzheng turned to look at him. Jing Lan lowered his gaze, earnestly looking at her: ”I don’t want anything, I just want to be with you.”

Chuzheng slightly tightened her grip on his hand: ”Mm.”

-

Xie Wanwan was sent to the Ministry of Justice by the Thirteenth Bureau, with somewhat vague charges. But because she was sent by the Thirteenth Bureau, even with vague charges, it ultimately passed the review and entered the conviction stage.

During this period, Xie Wanwan’s mental state was not quite right.

Although that thing could absorb others’ spiritual power, it also caused harm to her, leaving her spiritual power completely wasted after waking up.

As a result, Xie Wanwan would sometimes be lucid and sometimes insane.

But there is no law in the Star Era that exempts liability due to mental illness.

As long as you commit a crime, even if you’re mentally ill, you have to pay for it.

Xie Wanwan eventually faced multiple charges, including those previously withdrawn by the Thirteenth Bureau for stealing the Identity Chip, which were reinstated.

There is no death penalty in the Star Era, but some penalties are worse than death.

Xie Wanwan was sent to a certain mining planet, never to leave for her entire life.