"Buzz~" They watched as the black business car, with its tire noise, disappeared at the gate of the community.

Even though it was rushing for a flight, Meng Lang and Xiao Yu both felt that the shadow of the car's rear inexplicably had a flavor of fleeing in defeat...

"So... Uncle, are we going back now?"

Thinking of that poor white porcelain bowl, Meng Lang hesitated for a moment but decided to tactically avoid the edge.

"We just finished eating, let's take a walk to digest."

Xiao Yu nodded in deep agreement.

So, the big guy and the little guy strolled around the community to digest.

As a high-end community, the greenery and landscape naturally leaned against mountains and water, with high-rise buildings surrounded by the scenery of Jiangnan gardens.

However, Meng Lang hadn't yet enjoyed the rare peace when a noisy crowd under a residential building caught his attention.

"Get off! Who gives you the right to take my dog!"

"Hey everyone! Come and see, they're robbing my dog in broad daylight, is there no law?"

"Recently, my darling was kidnapped, and you don't catch the kidnappers, but you come to take my Dabao. What did my Dabao do to deserve this? Do you believe I will sue you!"

"..."

Before the two could curiously approach to see what was going on, a somewhat familiar shrill cursing voice emerged from the crowd.

As they got closer, Meng Lang indeed saw someone he knew.

It was none other than Mrs. Zhang, with a cast on her hand, holding tightly onto her dog's leash, refusing to let go.

A few city management staff, with dog-catching tools, appeared helpless in the face of her shrewish cursing.

"Ma'am, please cooperate with our work. According to the newly revised 'Interim Dog Management Ordinance' of Su City, your Rottweiler belongs to the critical management area, where large dogs and fierce dogs are prohibited for individual raising..."

"Don't give me any regulations, don't think I fear you just because you're in uniform! Do you know who my husband is?

I'm telling you, no dog, but one life. If you dare touch a single paw of my Dabao, I'll fight you!"

"See that? I'm an injured person. Try touching me, and it'll take tens of thousands in medical fees for me to get back up!"

"Woof! Woof woof! Grrr~~"

The Rottweiler, seemingly aware of its owner's arrogance, was not the least bit intimidated by the crowd, baring its teeth and growling viciously at those around.

Meng Lang suddenly understood; the wind he stirred finally blew back to his side…

"Ma'am, we've said all we can. If you continue to obstruct our official duties, you could be detained, and you'll bear the consequences!"

The woman was incorrigible, and the leading city manager was getting impatient, speaking with a heavier tone.

But just as he spoke...

"Who dares to detain my wife with such bravado?"

Seeing Director Zhang rushing back from the outside of the crowd, Mrs. Zhang, like finding a lifeline, immediately jogged over and coquettishly whined in a tone that gave goosebumps.

"Honey, you're finally back. You have no idea how unreasonable they are. They actually..."

"Alright, I know everything. I'll handle it!"

With a dark face, Director Zhang waved a hand and then looked at the leader.

"I'm from the City Education Bureau. Which police station are you from?"

Seeing Director Zhang in an administrative jacket and speaking in a rather superior tone, the city manager's initial toughness vanished.

After all, they were simply off-roll staff and ranks exist even in government offices...

"Hello, comrade. We are from the Tangheng Police Station."

"Tangheng, huh? That's under the Zhongwu Branch, right? Do you know Director Lu?"

"You know our Director Lu?"

"Of course, we were drinking together just yesterday."

"This..."

"You see, the flood has washed away the Dragon King's Temple—everyone's family here. Let's just let this matter go?"

"But... there are regulations, and the upper level is stringent..."

"I know they're strict... How about this? I won't make it difficult for you. We'll take the dog back and keep it quietly at home out of the limelight for now.

You know, this dog-catching is just a temporary thing. Once the wind passes, the policy will ease!"

Director Zhang finished speaking, handed over a business card, and quietly said.

"Brother, giving others convenience means giving yourself convenience. If there are kids at home, I can help a bit."

If revealing his identity was intimidation, then this was top-notch bribery.

After all, connections in education could mean the difference between top-tier and non-top-tier universities for parents with kids...

The leader took the business card, noticed it indicated a director position in the education bureau department, and instantly understood its value.

He immediately changed his tone.

"Hmm! Well if you look closely, your dog isn't too old yet, saying it's a large dog might be a stretch.

How about I go back and consult with leadership again about the detailed policy? If doable, you could get some paperwork done, which might not go against the rules..."

Director Zhang immediately beamed.

Any paperwork would just be a means to appease the public.

This leader was smart, aware that many people were around and couldn't make it too blatant.

Indeed, there were many who were fooled, as not everyone understood the city's dog-catching policy details.

Those who did realize the situation kept quiet, preferring fewer troubles, merely adding a few head-shaking, sighing elders to the crowd.

"Haha! Great, I'll definitely get the paperwork done later."

As the two exchanged a knowing smile, Xiao Yu tugged on Meng Lang's sleeve.

"Uncle, is this what they call 'corruption and favoritism' on the spot?"

Meng Lang: "..."

Looking at the knowingly inquisitive Xiao Yu, he was momentarily at a loss on how to respond.

Lawyer Lin, the pursuer of justice, had been Xiao Yu's idol since childhood.

But could he cruelly tell Xiao Yu that things don't always go as desired in this world?

Big cases talk politics, medium cases talk impact, small cases talk connections, and what's taught in the classroom is the law...

Could he say that this was the real face of the world?

He hadn't wanted to interfere much, but...

For an ordinary child it might have been different, but was Xiao Yu just an ordinary child?

This child could treat the world as a game, each episode featuring top experts in the field, and every move possibly influencing the future world's main line.

Seven or eight years old was the age for developing a life outlook, also a crucial period for personality shaping.

If this incident planted some dark seed in her young heart...

Moreover, the "dog restriction" was an important tactic he used to limit Night Demon Clan's spies, and now someone wanted to plant a "nail" in his stronghold.

Both public and private interests.

He felt he couldn't sit idly by.

Sorry, Director Zhang, what Xiao Yu was tugging wasn't just my clothing but a corner of your fate...

He held up a finger, face serious.

"Xiao Yu, this matter tells us that while rules are being established, they leave huge spaces of benefit for those who break them.

Everyone in this world calculates meticulously for their interests, it's human nature.

But the problem is, every rule-breaker is a rule-destroyer...

If this continues, rules will cease to exist.

Would you want to see vicious dogs everywhere in our community, even threatening our safety when we go out?"

Xiao Yu shook her head. "Of course not."

"That's right. When rules are broken, the ones who suffer losses are those of us who don't break the rules.

Thus, our stance determines that we shouldn't sit idly by!"

"Mm! That's right, elder sister says the same, we should not only morally condemn but also legally punish those who break the rules!" Xiao Yu waved her little fists.

Uh... seems like Xiao Yu has been influenced a lot.

Could it be that Lin Haitang arranged the lawyer career for herself with this in mind too?

Indeed, given Xiao Yu's growth potential, truly lawless would absolutely be...

A cute and charming villain?

"Uncle, so how do we manage it?" Xiao Yu eagerly asked.

"Ahem!" Meng Lang withdrew the strange imagery from his mind and looked at the complacent Zhang couple leading away their dog.

"Where there are people, there are conflicts, and matters of the world, naturally resolved in the world..."

"Uh... what do you mean?"

Meng Lang laughed as he patted her little head.

"You're still young."

Xiao Yu, somewhat discontent, puffed her little cheeks.

"Hmph! Aren't there children in this world too?"

Meng Lang was momentarily speechless.

Looking at Xiao Yu's still immature shoulders, thinking of the mission she might shoulder, he couldn't help but sigh.

Indeed! So young, but...

Even without a sword, stepping out is to enter the world...

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