Ling Cage: I come from Hisakawa

Chapter 158 The taste in memory
"Good evening, Director!"

"Ah."

"Director, this is a pancake my wife brought me. It smells so good, please have one."

"Okay, deliver it to my office."

"Director, you've worked hard. Would you like a cup of tea to refresh yourself?"

"Thank you."

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Gray walked toward his office, greeting many people along the way, to which he responded with a smile.

After Gray left, the officers whispered among themselves.

"Is it just my imagination? The director seems more cheerful. I used to be too shy to talk to him, but when I greeted him just now, he actually nodded at me."

"Avenging a great enemy is a source of joy for anyone."

"The director has changed so much, he's like a completely different person. Oh, right, it seems like the director has replaced his entire body with a prosthetic body."

"Then is drinking tea still useful?"

"I don't know, but the brain is still intact, so it should be useful."

Gray returned to his office.

He took off his coat and hung it on the coat rack by the door.

A metallic neck peeks out from the shirt collar, with a blue halo flowing through the complex pipes, exuding a strong sense of technology.

“Hmmmmmm—”

Gray leaned back in his chair and hummed a nostalgic old song from decades ago.

Capturing Sievert was the best way to put an end to his worries.

Even if he were to die now, he would have no regrets. If there was anything missing, it would be the education of his son, Grant.

However, Bai Jingyu promised him that his son, Gran, would be interviewed and admitted to Jiuchuan University next month. Except for some confidential specializations, he could choose any other major.

If you are interested in working for the Joint Police Department in the future, you can go to Hisakawa Police Academy or the Capital Police Academy in Heluo.

Speaking of Heluo, Bai Jingyu's family is from Heluo.

Before Bai Jingyu rose to prominence, his family was already one of the wealthiest families in Heluo, with a wide network of connections. These connections were further consolidated and expanded after Bai Jingyu became the mayor of Jiuchuan.

It can be said that Heluo is Bai Jingyu's maternal home.

Dong Mu, the chief executive of Heluo, affectionately referred to Bai Jingyu as "Jingyu" during the video conference. He was the only one among the four leaders to address Bai Jingyu in this way, and he did not shy away from doing so in front of others.

Getting Grand into the Capital Police Academy in Heluo through Bai Jingyu's connections was a piece of cake.

Although this method of admission is unfair, extraordinary measures are needed in extraordinary times. Even if it is unfair, Bai Jingyu should try his best to win over Gray and avoid repeating the mistakes of the other timeline.

They even turned Gray into their own.

Jingle bell bell—

The phone on the table rang.

Gray raised an eyebrow.

This phone was sent to him by Jage of the Hela Empire. It is equipped with double encryption by SITA and Quantum Satellite, so no one can steal or crack the contents of the call. It is used to notify him of important information.

Gray gripped the phone and gently lifted it.

"Chief Gray, it's been a long time," came Jag's authoritative voice from the receiver.

Gray spoke slowly: "Lord Jaeger, is there something important you want to tell me by calling me at this hour?"

"Is it already late where you are?" Jag asked in surprise. "It's still daytime here."

Gray frowned.

As one of the four pillars of the Hela Empire and Emperor Helu's right-hand man, how could Jag be unaware of what time it is in Hisakawa?
"Haha, just kidding!" Jagger laughed.

"I heard Bai Jingyu sent Siphus to the White Tower. You stayed in the tower for several days and had a great time. Siphus must have been quite tormented by you, right?"

Gray's pupils dilated slightly.

The call came at the perfect time, right after I left the White Pagoda.

Is there a mole within the UN peacekeeping force?

who can that be?

Gray recalled the group of police officers who had greeted him earlier.

His eyes gradually turned cold.

“Severus is a nice toy,” he said casually.

“But if Bai Jingyu thinks he can buy me off like this, he’s wrong. What I need most is not revenge, but to get Novi back by my side.”

After he finished speaking, the room was silent for a few seconds.

Ding Dong!

Gray's mailbox beeped.

“Director Gray, His Majesty Helu expressed deep sympathy for your experience after learning about it,” Jag’s voice came through the microphone.

"His Majesty personally instructed the Academy of Sciences to quickly produce a projection of Ms. Novi's personality. However, the source file was too large to be hidden from ASH and entered Jiuchuan, so it could only be temporarily stored on the Empire's server."

"But you can have dinner with Ms. Novi through the cloud link I just sent to your email."

Gray was slightly taken aback.

He opened his email and, sure enough, saw a blank email with the source "Emperor".

Open the email; there is a complex, encrypted URL.

"Just enter the link into any virtual space device; it's incredibly easy to use. It will automatically disconnect ASH from the hardware and immerse you in the dinner scene," Jag said proudly.

"This link is not a one-time offer; you can have dinner with Ms. Novi on any wonderful evening."

Gray was silent for a few seconds.

"Thank you," he replied.

"If I can truly bring Novi back to my side, I will do whatever His Majesty Helu asks of me without hesitation. Please convey my gratitude to His Majesty Helu for me."

Jugg's hearty laughter came through the receiver.

"Director Gray, His Majesty Hru values ​​you highly."

Jag said solemnly, "Once you become the mayor of Jiuchuan, the Empire will definitely give Jiuchuan a strong boost, so that the millions of citizens of Jiuchuan can share in your glory!"

"I won't say anything else for now."

"I suppose you're eager to reunite with Ms. Novi. Let's talk about the rest after the dinner."

Anything else to say?
Di-

The phone hangs up.

Gray put down the microphone and then glanced at the link in his email.

He hesitated for a moment, but still picked up the simulation helmet next to him and entered the URL from the email address.

A blue light shone from the helmet.

This is a sign that ASH has intervened and is providing assistance. Suddenly, the blue light went out.

Gray placed his hands on his stomach, his consciousness sinking into the simulated space.

Countless numbers spread outwards from beneath him.

Light, houses, fragrance.
Everything came out of nowhere. When Gray regained consciousness, he found himself standing in his home's dining room.

"Grey, why are you so late getting off work today?"

At the kitchen entrance, a woman stood with a smile on her face.

“I have something to take care of,” Gray replied.

He stared at the woman's face.

Time has left no trace on this beautiful face; this woman is still as beautiful as he remembers her.

"Thanks for your hard work!"

The woman's face flushed, and she lowered her head: "Please sit down, the food is ready, I'll bring it to you."

Gray pulled out a chair and sat down.

“Gran has disappeared somewhere too.” The woman walked over carrying a tray.

It was Gray's favorite braised eggplant and cabbage with tofu, along with two bowls of rice and a bottle of white wine.

“It’s okay, don’t worry about him,” Gray said. “He’s grown up and has many friends outside.”

The woman nodded. "How was your day? Are you still busy at work?"

Gray shook his head.

He replied, "Bai Jingyu used the state of emergency to push forward the 'AI Participation in Law Enforcement Act,' and now everyone in the police station is idle, even I, the chief, have nothing to do."

"I see." The woman paused for a moment. "I don't understand men's matters. Try my cooking first."

Gray nodded.

He picked up a piece of eggplant and put it in his mouth.

The broth was sweet but not cloying, and the eggplant was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, even more delicious than what he had eaten in restaurants.

“Great,” Gray complimented.

As he chewed, tears involuntarily streamed down his face.

At that moment, everything around him became blurry, and everything rushed away from him.

call!
Gray finds himself back in reality.

He took off his helmet, his face as cold as ice, as if he had never cried in the simulated space.

Ding Dong!

He received a new email.

Chief Gray

Due to technological limitations, the personality reshaping process can currently only last for one minute and forty-eight seconds. Only by integrating ASH into SITA can your wife be truly resurrected.

Please use Sief to gain Bai Jingyu's trust and increase the frequency of your daily contact with Bai Jingyu.

The Empire plans to conduct military exercises near Hisakawa soon. If the time is right, they might turn this into a real operation to help you become the new mayor of Hisakawa, seize ASH, and resurrect your wife.

For safety reasons

Please delete this email when you reach this point.

Gray read through the emails without any expression, and instead of deleting them as instructed, he simply closed the email system.

He stood up and took the elevator to the parking lot.

"send me home."

“Yes, Chief Gray.”

Gray closed his eyes.

After a while, the car came to a stop outside Gray's house.

"Chief Gray, see you tomorrow."

"Ah."

The driver opened the car door for Gray, then quickly ran back to the driver's seat and drove away.

Gray arrived at the front door of the house.

Boom boom boom!
After hesitating for a long time, he reached out and knocked a few times.

The sound of slippers slid inside immediately followed, and then the door opened, revealing a gentle face.

She has wrinkles, but she's still just as beautiful as before.

"Oh my, so the Chief does know how to go home?" Novi glanced at Gray sideways.

Her words were sarcastic and ironic.

Gray said in a low voice, "I've been a bit busy these past few days, I'm sorry. I'll spend more time with you from now on."

"Are you kidding me?" Novi's expression was unfriendly.

“After Mayor Bai enacted the new law, law enforcement is now done by robots. There’s no need for you police officers at all. You’re still the chief. What job can’t you delegate to someone else? No matter how busy you are, how many days can you be away from home?”

She rebuked him without any politeness.

Gray felt a chill run down his spine. He said nervously, "It won't happen again, I promise."

"Hmph!" Novi rolled her eyes.

"come in."

"The food I made for you is cold again. Heat it up in the microwave yourself, and be quiet. Grant is already asleep."

Novi turned and walked into the house.

Gray squeezed through the crack in the door.

At this moment, Novi stopped.

She turned and walked to Gray's side, took off Gray's coat, and whispered, "Don't bring the dirt inside. I'm going to watch my show. Come and keep me company after you finish eating."

"I understand." Gray nodded obediently.

Novi reached into Gray's coat pocket, took out a jumble of things, and then carried the coat toward the laundry room.

Gray changed into slippers.

He found the meal Novi had prepared for him in the kitchen.

Braised eggplant, rice, and eight-treasure porridge.

Instead of heating the food in the microwave, he picked up a piece of eggplant and put it in his mouth.

It's a bit burnt.

It was pasted just right.

(End of this chapter)