Chapter 98: Arrival of Government Authorities

[Opening Beginner-level Gift Pack x8...]

[Congratulations! You have obtained Daily Intelligence x3]

[Congratulations! You have obtained Side Quest Creation Card x1]

[Congratulations! You have obtained Random Beginner-level Skill Card]

[Congratulations! You have obtained Attribute Enhancement Selection Card x1]

[Congratulations! You have obtained Mystery Gift Box x1]

[Congratulations! You have obtained Exquisite Black Stockings x1]

[Congratulations! You have obtained Character Role Experience Card x1]

[Congratulations! You have obtained CuriousBlack Sunglasses x1]

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’This... This is incredible!’ Lin Haoren’s heart shook with amazement.

The Beginner-level Gift Pack seemed to offer a new variety of items. This time, he had obtained quite a few useful items.

’Wait a minute...’

Lin Haoren’s gaze froze on one of the items—Exquisite Black Stockings.

Why did the system give him a pair of black stockings?

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[Exquisite Black Stockings]

Grade: Beginner

Type: Special Item

Description: A pair of exquisitely crafted black stockings made from a mysterious, silky material not found on Blue Star. They are exceptionally soft, lightweight, and breathable, remaining cool and comfortable in hot weather while also providing substantial resistance against cold temperatures.

Effect: Charm +5, Comfort +10, Heat Resistance +10, Cold Resistance +10

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Lin Haoren was dumbfounded by the Exquisite Black Stockings. He didn’t expect its effects to be so good. It made him quite curious.

’Could men also enjoy these effects?’ Lin Haoren wondered.

[Charm -50 if worn by men.]

Lin Haoren was immediately startled by this statement, and quickly threw the thought out of his head.

Forget it, the price he had to pay was too high.

Curiosity would definitely kill the cat.

That said, the Exquisite Black Stockings would make an excellent gift for his girlfriend.

After all, it wouldn’t be appropriate to give such a gift to any other woman. Doing so would only send the wrong message.

...

Although Lin Haoren wanted to check the rest of his loot, the situation didn’t allow it.

Lin Haoren rushed back to Qingshan Warehouse No. 13 with the others. Surprisingly, Scarface did not chase them after he was shoulder-thrown to the ground.

However, Lin Haoren knew that the problem was far from over.

Scarface must have realized that his actions had been too reckless on a live broadcast. As such, he was likely calling for instructions or help.

Lin Haoren just wasn’t sure how long it would take for the government to arrive.

Of course, Lin Haoren was just an ordinary person.

He wasn’t sure if the government was proactive in such matters, or if the authorities only acted after receiving a report.

However, considering what had been exposed on live broadcast, some responsible netizens must have made multiple reports, right?

Just as Lin Haoren was having this thought, the sound of a police siren was heard, followed by the arrival of four police cars.

Two cars stopped in front of Qingshan Warehouse No. 13, while the other two cars drove off in the direction of Qingshan Synthetic Materials Factory.

Additional police sirens were also heard in the distance.

Evidently, more patrols were heading towards Qingshan Synthetic Materials Factory to control the site, capture suspicious people, and protect evidence.

A dozen officers quickly filled the scene, conducting a preliminary investigation of the site under the lead of Deputy Captain Zhou Zhenguo from the Beiyang Municipal Public Security Bureau’s local patrol division.

They quickly established a perimeter to prevent suspects from escaping and keep curious civilians away.

However, Scarface was nowhere to be seen.

That said, it didn’t take Zhou Zhengou’s team long to confirm signs of unauthorized activities within the restricted location.

As such, Deputy Captain Zhou Zhenguo took a radio call.

"This is Patrol Unit 13. We have located the suspected facility. Multiple entrances and signs of unauthorized laboratory activities. Biohazards are unclear. Requesting criminal investigation and specialist support immediately," Zhou Zhenguo said.

Once Deputy Captain Zhou Zhenguo received confirmation from the other side, he put down the radio and instructed his men to secure the perimeters until further orders.

...

Meanwhile, at Qingshan Warehouse No. 13, four officers stepped out of the two patrol vehicles and controlled the scene.

The Production Team was instructed to gather and leave the warehouse’s premises.

At the same time, all the stray cats in captivity were treated as biohazards—carriers of unknown biochemicals, diseases, or deadly pathogens.

"Everyone, please stop filming. This area is now under police control and has been designated as an investigation site. Do not record or enter the restricted area."

"Official information will be released through the relevant channels at a later date," a police officer informed in a strict but professional tone.

The Production Team had no choice but to comply.

No one was bored or foolish enough to challenge government authorities in an official investigation.

"By the way, has anyone been injured by the stray cats?" another officer inquired.

"Yes, Officer Sun. The injured have all been sent off to the hospital to be treated," Director Guo answered.

The officers’ expressions instantly changed.

In the next moment, two officers hurriedly grabbed their radios to make urgent reports and request aid from another nearby team.

"Command, Unit 10 reporting. Priority medical alert. A group of cat-attacked victims are en route to Beiyang Central Hospital. The animals originated from a confirmed illegal experiment facility."

"Requesting immediate containment team. Intercept the injured group and establish a quarantine zone. Treat all exposed personnel as potential carriers of unknown biohazards until cleared by health authorities."

The officer making the report did not know that the Health Commission was already alerted.

In front of the watchful eyes of ten million netizens, the events that unfolded at Qingshan Warehouse No. 13 and Qingshan Synthetic Materials Factory were impossible to hide from the government.

The discovery didn’t just alarm the city government; it threw the entire city into an uproar.

Beiyang City’s Municipal Public Security Bureau was only the first to respond, not the last. The Criminal Investigation Department followed after.

Besides them, the Beiyang Science & Technology Bureau, Beiyang Agriculture & Rural Affairs Bureau, and Beiyang Health Commission also got involved.

The illegal animal experimentations concerned too many parties.

Moreover, this only occurred in the first hour.

Soon, news would also reach the Beiyang Municipal Government, and eventually end with Beichuan Provincial authorities.

An unlicensed, illegal animal experimentation laboratory crosses too many legal and ethical boundaries.