allendalepharm Chapter 177 Ma Rulong
Chapter 177 Ma Rulong
Chapter 177 Ma Rulong
The following morning, at the police training ground.
Just as dawn was breaking, a sharp, piercing whistle shattered the morning's tranquility.
"Emergency assembly! Everyone! One minute! Hurry!"
Hong Tianci's face was stern, and his voice echoed across the empty playground.
The army police officers sparsely and yawned as they ran out of the barracks, frantically buttoning their uniforms while muttering complaints.
"Are you kidding me?! It's not even fully light yet!"
"Inspector Hung, it's you again! Even grueling training doesn't start this early!"
"I was on duty until midnight last night, my bones are practically falling apart—"
Hong Tianci's face darkened further, and he shouted sternly, "Shut up! Line up! This isn't me! We have an important mission!"
He glanced at the crookedly standing line, lowered his voice, and spoke with a complex tone.
"A very important person is coming and wants to choose a bodyguard from among us."
"Everyone, perk up! This is a cushy job. Do it well, and you'll get a promotion, a raise, and a bright future!"
These words acted like a shot of adrenaline, waking up many drowsy officers.
"An important figure? A bodyguard?"
"What a lucrative job! No need to patrol the streets and catch thieves every day!"
"Maybe I can even get a pretty good reward!"
Everyone immediately perked up, straightened their backs, tidied their appearance, and gazed longingly towards the camp gate.
Ma Rulong frowned slightly upon hearing this.
There was no joy on his face; instead, a hint of disdain was faintly revealed.
Tai Bao, standing nearby, couldn't help but remind him, "Brother Long, your chance has come! If you get selected, you'll be set for life!"
Ma Rulong shook his head: "We are police officers. We are paid to protect the people, capture bandits, and maintain public order."
"I'm not here to be a watchdog for those big shots."
Hong Tianci, who was not far away, overheard these words. His face darkened, and he was about to explain.
Suddenly, a loud shout came from the entrance: "Ma Rulong! What nonsense are you spouting!"
A shout filled with shock and anger rang out from the direction of the training ground entrance.
Then, Officer Qi and Officer Shi were seen walking briskly with a young man.
It was Assistant Qi who spoke up. His face flushed, and he hurriedly ran forward, forcing a smile as he explained to the young man, "Sir Chen, please don't be angry! The man below is unruly, rude, ignorant, and speaks without thinking. I will definitely punish him severely later!"
As he spoke, he glared fiercely at the direction of the queue.
Assistant Shi quickly followed, turned to the queue, his face darkening, and shouted, "Stand still! What kind of order is this! Can't you see our distinguished guests have arrived?!"
The officers in the queue were somewhat bewildered by this sudden turn of events and instinctively straightened their posture.
But their gazes were involuntarily drawn to Sir Chen, who was being treated with such respect by the two assistants.
Inspector Qi took a breath and introduced the man to all the officers, "Listen up, everyone! This is the famous Dr. Chen Wen!"
"Moreover, he is a knighthood bestowed personally by Her Majesty the Queen! It is our honor that Sir Chen graces us with his presence! Let us greet Sir Chen!"
A chorus of incredulous gasps erupted from the queue.
"Sir Chen?"
"Jazz?!"
"So young? And Chinese?!"
Everyone was taken aback and immediately stared wide-eyed at the young knight.
In their understanding, those who can be called knights are basically foreign nobles.
Where have I ever seen such a young Chinese jazz musician?
Hong Tianci was also taken aback and immediately stood at attention and saluted.
His self-illumination then fell on the face of the follower behind Chen Wen, who was stunned upon seeing it.
This person—how come they look so much like me?
Liang Kuan also noticed Hong Tianci, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure and simply nodded slightly.
Seeing that everyone was still in shock, Inspector Shi continued, "Sir Chen is not only of noble status, but also the owner of the renowned Po Chi Lam Pharmaceutical Factory, and the medically superb Dr. Chen Wen!"
"You're all probably familiar with Po Chi Lam's penicillin, right? That's Sir Chan's masterpiece!"
"Po Chi Lam? He's that Dr. Chen?!"
"My God! Those medicines could have saved my life!"
"More than that! I've heard his medicine sells all over the world; he's incredibly wealthy!"
The officers' exclamations were even more enthusiastic this time, even carrying a sense of sudden realization and excitement!
Just now, they were only shocked by the other party's status, but he was just a stranger of high status.
But now, they finally know each other's true identities!
So it was that legendary doctor who created many miraculous medicines!
No wonder he became a knight at such a young age.
"Sir Chen!"
This time, the greetings were more synchronized and resounding, filled with heartfelt reverence.
Seeing that he had quelled the situation, Assistant Qi put on a smile and said to Chen Wen, "Sir Chen, look, these are the elite of our Lu Police. They are all top-notch, and you can choose any one of them."
Chen Wen nodded slightly, then scanned the crowd.
"Before we begin, I have a question. Who was it that just said it wasn't about being a dog for a big shot?"
The moment those words were uttered, the atmosphere on the training field froze.
Everyone's eyes instinctively turned to Ma Rulong, filled with sympathy, tension, and some worry.
Hong Tianci quickly stepped forward, trying to smooth things over: "Sir Chen, Ma Rulong is an honest and good person, but he sometimes doesn't pay attention to his words. He absolutely did not mean to offend you! I apologize on his behalf!"
He was about to bow when he said that.
Assistant Shi quickly chimed in, "Yes, yes, Sir Chen, the young man is ignorant, please be magnanimous—"
Ma Rulong gritted his teeth, straightened his chest, and stepped forward to meet Chen Wen's calm gaze, loudly reporting, "Officer Ma Rulong, number 213! What I just said was mine! I take responsibility for my actions!"
Chen Wen looked at him, his face showing no anger, but rather a cryptic smile.
"Ma Rulong? He certainly has backbone."
"However, you were wrong just now."
"In fact, there are indeed value differences between people, and sometimes the differences are quite large."
Ma Rulong glanced at Chen Wen, his lips pursed, his eyes stubborn, clearly unconvinced.
However, due to their status and the occasion, they dared not refute it.
Seeing his changing expression, Chen Wen continued with a smile, "It's okay if you're not convinced. You can say what you're thinking now."
"I assure you, you can speak freely without fear of reprisal or being accused of disrespecting your superior."
As he spoke, he turned to look at the tense-looking Inspectors Qi and Shi beside him and asked calmly, "Inspector Qi, Inspector Shi, do you stand by your word?"
The two assistants dared not utter a single word of dissent, nodding repeatedly: "It's a promise! Absolutely a promise!"
"Sir Chan's word is law; whatever you say goes!"
Chen Wen looked at Ma Rulong again and gestured for him to speak: "Now, you can tell me your true thoughts, right?"
Ma Rulong was indignant. Meeting Chen Wen's gaze, he gritted his teeth and said, "Sir Chen, I believe all people are of equal value and should not be ranked according to their social status!"
"Our duty is to protect all the people, not to serve the powerful and wealthy."
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