The Most Random System

"No need," the driver cheerfully waved his hand, "Anyway, witnesses will have to give a statement, right?"

"You don’t have to worry about that; you can leave if you’d like. I can ensure that the precinct won’t call you in for this case, at most just give you a phone call." Lin Li waved his hand.

Given Lin Li and Yan Aosong’s relationship, even if it was a death sentence, he could plead for a reprieve and end up with a suspended death sentence—not without its benefits. Though repealed, just before the end, he could at least have a good meal, a real bargain!

In ancient times, the Dragon King’s three-year period has ended; we welcome the Dragon King back to his throne!

In present times, Lin Li’s three-year period has ended; respite ends, execution resumes!

"No worries, having me testify would probably speed up the process, right? I wouldn’t feel comfortable leaving you here alone for half an hour, and you’ve already paid me two hundred bucks, that’s quite enough. I’ll stick around."

The driver said firmly.

"Alright, thanks for that." Seeing the driver was resolute, Lin Li didn’t press further since having him stay did ease Lin Li somewhat.

The driver chuckled.

He wasn’t entirely virtuous.

In truth, what he really desired was an acknowledgment or reward from the platform or precinct for his ’courageous act,’ without visiting the precinct, without surveillance along the way, how could he prove his heroic deed? How could he receive a reward?

It’s about the dog theft case.

You must know, these days, many people cherish their pets as family, as ancestors, as parents. In their eyes, their pets’ worth could exceed that of humans.

This minor dog theft case might seem more egregious than a trafficker to them.

If this were publicized, Wuhu, maybe he’d be rewarded as a positive exemplar by the platform, reaping more benefits.

Of course, fundamentally, the driver didn’t endorse this.

It’s not that he thought dog theft wasn’t serious; rather, he resolutely didn’t believe dogs and humans are of equal value.

Claiming someone would dare kill a dog today and a human tomorrow, well, could I dare pet a cat today then pet humans tomorrow?

Okay, that he really might dare.

Eh... speaking of petting humans...

Hehe...

Lin Li: "?"

Lin Li stared at the driver beside him in astonishment.

Since finishing their conversation, the driver’s gaze was dispersed, a hehehe smile slowly appeared on his face, as if reminiscing about something delightful. Now, he even subconsciously rubbed his groin.

What’s this uncle doing now?

Who’s the object of his desire?

Zhang Heyu?

Me?

Zhang Hexuan?!!

...

Time ticked away, after about twenty minutes, finally three flashes of alternating red and blue lights appeared in the distance.

Since Lin Li had already handled most of it, to avoid disturbing the residents, the sirens were off.

Three police cars slowed down, eventually stopping behind the van and the rideshare car.

The car doors opened, Yan Aosong stepped out first.

The rideshare driver glanced over, could sense Yan Aosong’s despair, sadness, relief, numbness, mixed in a groove, a ’wanting to die’, a ’hahahahaha I’ve made it’, a ’let the world be destroyed’ kind of stare directed at them.

Made him slightly terrified.

However, the driver soon realized, the gaze wasn’t directed at him, but at Lin Li beside him.

"Young man, why is he constantly staring-- oh my god, why is your face wrapped in black silk?!!?"

Can anyone grasp the shock of the rideshare driver cautiously leaning towards Lin Li, quietly tilting his head to inquire, coming face to a huge face wrapped tightly in black silk?

Driver: "?"

What the hell is this plot twist?

When did the black silk appear, when did Lin Li put it on?

"Mm?" Lin Li turned, glanced at the driver, smiled, the black silk barely held:

"Sir, forgot to tell you, strictly speaking, I’m not an official personnel, I’m Xiling’s justice ally, Black Silk Hero.

The dark has given me black eyes so that I may discover black silk. Some belong to the night, some to black silk, the night belongs to everyone, but black silk, only belongs to me, Black Silk Hero, here to pay homage."

Driver: "..."

Suddenly he understood Yan Aosong’s gaze.

Yan Aosong and a few colleagues who knew Lin Li tactfully ignored Black Silk Hero, focusing their attention on the defeated Zhang Heyu holding a basket and the open trunk revealing bags and cages.

"Uncle Yan." Lin Li greeted warmly.

"Mm, thanks for your efforts, Blac—Lin, Bl—never mind, thanks for your efforts." Yan Aosong truly found it hard to voice out either name or title, gloomily waved his hand, "Hurry and take off the black silk!"

He was followed by several officers, one experienced-looking female officer immediately approached, gently inquired about the baby’s condition, and took the basket from Zhang Heyu.

Zhang Hexuan was apparently startled by the bright and noise, his small lips pouted, but soon fell asleep again under the gentle lullaby and patting from the female officer.

"This is the suspect, and this is the rideshare driver who assisted me." Lin Li briefly introduced.

"Got it." Perhaps out of fear, Yan Aosong avoided Lin Li’s gaze:

"Take them away, be careful, take the child back to the station too, notify contactable relatives, handle according to protocol."

Two officers stepped forward to handcuff Zhang Heyu, he didn’t resist, just took another glance at the basket in the female officer’s arms, murmured, "Please take good care of the child..."