From picking up corpses to becoming a true god of America

Chapter 104 Are you deaf?

Noon, Olympus, Thurston County.

This small city with a population of less than 6 is located at the southernmost tip of Puget Sound and is the capital city of Washington state, USA.

Guy drove Ye Xiao to a five-story building on the outskirts of Olympus City.

"Where is this place?"

Ye Xiao asked, puzzled, "Didn't you invite me to lunch?"

"This is the FBI's branch office in Washington state, and we often have to come back here to report on our work."

Guy gave an awkward smile and reminded him, "Sorry, actually, an official from the Special Administrative Region came to see you, just to have lunch together."

"It's okay, I didn't have a choice anyway."

Ye Xiao shrugged, looking helpless, and said, "Even if I didn't come, you guys would have forced me to come anyway."

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Guy's expression grew increasingly awkward, but before entering, he couldn't help but remind her, "Ye, you must be careful. Besides Miss Louise, there are two other senior managers, an assistant manager, and an elite detective here today."

Ye Xiao had heard them mention the FBI's division of ranks before.

The rank system is the same as that of ordinary civil servants, ranging from 1 to 15. However, newly recruited special agents can only reach a minimum GS rank.

Level 8, the same rank as a U.S. Army captain.

从低到高分别是：GS8特别探员、GS9助理探员、GS10资深探员、GS11精英探长、GS12助理主管、GS13资深主管、GS14分部副部长、GS15分部部长。

Louise was previously a senior manager at GS13 level.

"That means there are at least two officers in this building today who are of the same rank as Miss Louise, and the other two are also the most senior agents at headquarters."

"If anything happens, even Miss Louise might not be able to protect you."

It was because the previous robbery had attracted the attention of the federal government, so they sent someone over to verify my identity.

Guy frowned, patted Ye Chi on the shoulder, and said earnestly.

"Ye, lunch today might not be very good, so please be careful."

"It's okay, I'll just eat mine."

Ye Xiao seemed unaware of the danger, his expression remaining calm, leaving Guy somewhat puzzled.

This is clearly a three-way interrogation targeting him, so why is he still so calm?

Let alone Guy himself.

Just accompanying Ye Xiao makes Guy feel like he's trapped in a pressure cooker.

What if Ye Xiao says something he shouldn't and gets him involved too?

After all, Guy isn't exactly clean either!

Oh well, there's no escaping it anyway.

Guy gritted his teeth, seeing that it was getting late, and led Ye Xiao into the branch office with a stern face, as if they were going to the execution ground.

Unbeknownst to Guy, Ye Xiao had already seen through almost everything he was thinking.

After confirming that the FBI wasn't planning to kill him yet, Ye Xiao had to come here to avoid arousing unnecessary suspicion.

Taking the elevator to the top floor and passing through several doors, the two quickly arrived at a lavishly decorated restaurant.

These Smith commissioners really made a killing!

Outside the window is the beautiful bay view of Olympus City. Sunlight streams in through the tall floor-to-ceiling windows, and the cutlery on the dining table gleams silver.

A blond, middle-aged man in a suit and tie is sitting with a knife and fork in his hand, with his back to the floor-to-ceiling window.

He had a very standard Onsa face, with a sharp, knife-cut jaw and emotionless gray-blue eyes.

He raised his head slightly like a judge, his indifferent eyes looking at Ye Xiao and the other person as if they were food on a plate.

"Manager Griffin!"

Upon seeing this person, young Guy immediately stood at attention, sweating profusely: "You, I've brought the person you requested."

"Alright, sit down and eat with us."

Griffin slowly cut off a piece of meat, completely ignoring Guy.

However, Guy did not feel ignored; instead, he breathed a sigh of relief.

As he walked to his seat, he gave Ye Xiao a meaningful look.

After all, this guy is one of the most terrifying among all the branch managers. There are even rumors that he ate mutton for several days while he was on the battlefield in the Middle East.

So much so that seeing him eating steak now makes Guy feel a strong sense of physical discomfort.

Fortunately, Ye Xiao was unaware of these things.

He glanced at Griffin indifferently, wondering what the guy was eating that smelled so good.

And didn't Guy just say there were a lot of people?

Why is he the only one in the room?

Those guys weren't spying on us, were they?

"Don't just stand there, come and have some."

Just as Ye Xiao was puzzled, Griffin suddenly spoke up.

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Ye Xiao, without suspecting anything, walked towards the dining table.

However, at that moment, a faint sound suddenly came from the side.

Ye Xiao subconsciously turned to the side and saw an extremely thin steel ball glide past the tip of his nose.

Damn it, is today a trap?

Or is it that you want to test your abilities before the meal?

Ye Xiao tried to activate his mind-reading ability, but it seemed that Griffin's will was stronger, and he couldn't decipher it for a while.

Ye Xiao frowned slightly as he looked at the seat that was so close to him.

He's determined to eat this meal today!

Take two more steps forward, and suddenly several red lines appear in front of you, followed by several steel balls shooting out.

Ye Xiao dodged the attack with lightning speed, then calmly straightened his collar and sat down.

Guy, who had already taken his seat, was so frightened that he was sweating profusely.

Fortunately, we weren't testing him just now.

Otherwise, forget about this meal; it's hard to say whether he'll even make it back alive.

This looks like one of those compressed air mechanisms—hidden, quiet, and impossible to detect.

Unexpectedly, Ye Xiao was completely unharmed!

"You're very good."

While Ye Xiao was eating, Griffin suddenly spoke up again.

"It's really rare to see someone as young as you with such amazing skills in America."

"really."

While eating his steak, Ye Xiao retorted without any politeness, "They're all busy partying and smoking Americano, they don't have time to exercise."

"oh?"

Upon hearing this, Griffin finally looked Ye Xiao in the eye.

As a staunch capitalist fighter, how could he not feel heartbroken about the current state of America?

Now that I see Ye Xiao saying the same thing, I'm not angry at all. Instead, I feel a sense of unusual goodwill towards this young man.

Just like Griffin in his youth, he always carried a kind of confidence and pride that didn't care about anything else.

This is the kind of young people a strong and great nation should cultivate.

Instead of those lustful, mentally challenged idiots who argue about 97 different genders every day!

It's not about those cowards who give up on themselves over trivial matters, then blame others and only dare to attack the weaker!

Griffin seemed to have eaten his fill, and just stared silently at Ye Xiao with his gray-blue eyes, making Ye Xiao feel a chill run down his spine.

Damn, is this old guy gay?

Why are you looking at yourself like that?

Damn it, did Guy lie to me?

I always said there isn't a single good person in America!

Just as Ye Xiao was filled with doubt, Griffin suddenly put down his knife and fork, rested his chin on his hands, and spoke.

"Ye, you are a very good young man."

"Not only is he a top student from the University of Washington, but he also has excellent martial arts skills."

Ye Xiao wiped his mouth and said calmly, "It was just good luck."

"No, no, no."

Griffin chuckled: "Luck is also a part of strength. Surviving so many dangerous events means you are blessed by the gods."

"So many young people died in World War I and World War II, many more outstanding people, people of nobler blood, either from a cheap bullet or from various unfortunate accidents."

"This is the choice of the gods, and also the inevitability of fate."

Halfway through his sentence, he suddenly changed the subject, staring intently at Ye Xiao like a cheetah on the East African savanna, and said, "Join my department."

"Sorry, I refuse."

"This is not a question for your opinion."

Upon hearing this, Ye Xiao was slightly taken aback.

He turned to look at him and suddenly noticed that Griffin's gaze had turned dangerous, as if he wanted to devour someone.

Is this an attempt to force me to stay?

Ye Xiao's lips curled up slightly, a faint smile appearing on his handsome face, but his eyes gradually revealed an equally fierce light.

I noticed that the atmosphere in the restaurant suddenly became oppressive.

Guy was stunned for a moment, and then he suddenly didn't find the steak in front of him appealing anymore. He gave a smile that looked more like a grimace and quickly whispered some words of advice.

"Ye, calm down. This is Griffin, the strongest manager in all the state branches. He earned his position through his own hard work and dedication!"

After saying that, Guy quickly looked at Griffin.

You have to understand that Ye Xiao is Louise's brother-in-law. If something happens to him here, Guy will be the one who suffers in the end.

Who told him to bring Ye Xiao here?

Why isn't Chief Louise here yet?!

Guy, fighting back trembling, mustered his courage to explain to Griffin.

"Sir, Ye Xiao just didn't expect it. Actually, he's not even a GS8 level special agent. He only came to help because of his relationship with Miss Louise."

However, Griffin didn't even glance at him, and simply said in a cold voice.

"Fuck off!"

Upon hearing this, Guy couldn't help but clench his fists, his heart skipping a beat.

He was, after all, an elite GS11 detective, but he was only one level below Griffin.

But faced with this oppressive internal system, even though Guy had powerful backers, he dared not act rashly.

However, Guy had already made plans.

Since he brought Ye Xiao here today, he has to bring Ye Xiao back safely!

"Manager Griffin, we're all colleagues, it's not good to make things so tense."

As Guy spoke to Griffin, he winked at Ye Xiao, signaling him to hurry up and leave.

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Griffin didn't respond, just silently stared at Ye Xiao.

This is troublesome.

Guy felt his mouth go dry and began to get nervous, instinctively placing his hand on the pistol at his waist.

Everyone in the Bureau of Investigation knows that Director Griffin is a mad dog. If you don't do what he wants, he'll beat you to a pulp or cripple you.

If things really get to the worst point, Guy might actually have to pull out his gun inside the branch.

"I'm finished eating, thank you for your hospitality."

"Um?"

Upon hearing this, Guy and Griffin turned around.

Only then did they realize that while the two of them were confronting each other, Ye Xiao had suddenly stood up, put on his coat, and walked to the door.

Good lad, you run so fast?

Aren't you going back?

Ye Xiao even had the mind to look at Guy and ask him a question.

Do I look like someone who can go back?

Guy's helplessness turned into a forced, bitter smile. When he looked back at Griffin, his heart sank to the bottom.

This is really troublesome!

Ye Xiao's sudden action completely enraged Griffin.

This man, who valued rules more than his own life, was completely enraged by Ye Xiao's rude behavior.

In Griffin's eyes, a soldier's duty is to obey orders.

The FBI is a place with even stricter regulations than the US military. If everyone could come and go as they pleased like Ye Xiao, wouldn't that be chaos?

Under Guy's terrified gaze, Griffin stood up with a stern face, silently walked to Ye Xiao, and suddenly reached out to grab Ye Xiao's shoulder.

All of this happened so fast that no one could react at all.

However, while Guy was stunned, Ye Xiao suddenly turned to the side, causing Griffin's attack to miss.

That kid reacted well!

Griffin's pupils contracted slightly, and his other hand clenched into a fist, unexpectedly swinging out towards Ye Xiao's face.

broken!

Griffin is serious this time!

Guy hurriedly reached for his belt, only to find an empty holster, then realized that his sidearm had been confiscated.

"I've said it before, join my department or die."

Even before the powerful punch landed, one could feel a strong gust of wind coming towards them.

Ye Xiao's expression remained unchanged. Instead, he reached out and grabbed Griffin's wrist, twisting it in the process.

With his other hand, he bent his elbow and slammed it down hard on Griffin's elbow joint.

"Snap!"

With a crisp sound, Ye Xiao actually grabbed Griffin's arm in an instant and then injured his elbow with a joint lock!

"hiss!"

Griffin gasped, ignoring the excruciating pain, and forcefully pulled his arm back, quickly taking two steps back and staring warily at Ye Xiao.

Guy was initially confused and hadn't figured out what had just happened. He only knew that Griffin had thrown a punch, but Ye Xiao had blocked it.

Why did you stop?

Don't you want to anymore?

Guy quickly noticed that a slight ripple appeared on Griffin's usually cold face; his brows furrowed, and he reached out to grasp the arm that had just thrown the punch.

Was he injured by Ye Xiao just now?

"I said I refused, are you deaf?"

Ye Xiao replied with dissatisfaction, opened the restaurant door, and left without looking back.

"You, you!"

Griffin pointed angrily at Ye Xiao, his whole body trembling uncontrollably.

He had seen barbaric soldiers, but he had never seen anyone as outrageous as Ye Xiao.

Griffin stared in disbelief, turned to look at Guy who hadn't yet managed to escape, and called out twice more.

"Him, him!"

"I'm sorry, Mr. Griffin."

Guy didn't know what to say.

Although Ye Xiao was fine, they broke one of the supervisors' arms while they were there.

What kind of nonsense is this?

Are they terrorists?

"Well, there's nothing I can do about Ye Xiao's situation."

Guy spread his hands helplessly: "You may not know, but he has some private matters with our Miss Louise."

"ha?!"

Upon hearing this, Griffin's eyes widened like saucers.

"Damn it, why didn't you tell me sooner that this was such a big deal?!"

If he had known this would happen, why would he have made such a fuss?