"The situation is pressing us."

Liu Zheng also started feeling the urgency.

"Brother Pai, can I talk to someone from the Criminal Investigation Bureau II?"

He asked.

"What's up? Is this matter related to you, Brother Zheng?"

"It's not really related to me, but it might be related to a friend of mine."

Liu Zheng told Ace about Bai Tianshi's situation.

"Wow, if you put it that way, this matter does seem suspicious."

"Brother Zheng, do you have any leads related to the case now?"

Ace asked.

"No."

He shook his head.

He just sent detective Luo Ping in, and there's no news yet.

"Then what are you going to talk to the Criminal Investigation Bureau II about? You won't pressure them, will you?"

"How could I? I plan to give them a little motivation."

Liu Zheng said.

"Brother Zheng intends to sponsor their investigation funds, huh?"

Ace immediately understood.

"Not just that; whatever they lack, I'll sponsor it."

In reality, wealthy people in the United States often sponsor police departments, from shopping cards and fitness equipment to cars and police station renovations, and even direct cash donations are not uncommon.

The reason, of course, is not out of a deep love for U.S. police.

Also, not every sponsorship is accepted.

It's like bribery; both sides need a certain level of mutual trust.

Otherwise, the bribers worry that the bribe-takers take the money without doing anything, and the bribe-takers worry that the briber talks too much.

Of course, he was talking about the United States.

With Ace as an intermediary, there's already a foundation of trust between Liu Zheng and the Criminal Investigation Bureau II.

Even without Ace, the Criminal Investigation Bureau II wouldn't be too worried about Liu Zheng causing trouble.

He had already offended the Criminal Investigation Bureau I; offending Bureau II would be like using a sewer as funeral clothes, courting an ugly death.

"Alright, let me ask around."

Ace said.

"Brother Pai, you should consult your leaders first; the Logistics Department is an important force in the investigation."

Liu Zheng advised.

Sponsoring one department is sponsoring; sponsoring two departments is also sponsoring. The Bai Family can definitely afford it.

"Makes sense, I'll go now."

Ace hung up the phone.

Liu Zheng hesitated while holding his phone, and in the end, he didn't call detective Luo Ping.

If you suspect someone, don't use them; if you use someone, don't suspect them.

With Luo Ping's abilities, even in danger, he should at least be able to send a text.

This time he waited a full hour before Ace finally called back.

"Our leaders agreed in principle."

Ace said.

"Good, then I'll communicate with the Bai Family. How much do you think is appropriate to sponsor, Brother Pai?"

"Let me think, our director is turning three hundred in a few days, we're planning to find a place to celebrate nicely."

Ace thought and said.

"Understood, how about booking a bathhouse? In the city, I can invite servers from the Servant Clan for high-end services. Outside the city, I can book Ga Ga Shuang, one of the top ten bathhouses, known for its distinctive services."

Liu Zheng suggested.

"Our director doesn't like those places; they prefer nature."

Ace shook his head.

"Then how about the Ten Thousand Great Mountains? Arrange a scenic spot for barbecuing, fishing, games, karaoke, massages. I'll prepare manpower and supplies; you just focus on fun."

He proposed again.

"That's great, remember to prepare plenty of board games."

Ace reminded.

"No problem. But isn't the birthday happening soon? You just started planning now?"

Liu Zheng asked, puzzled.

"Oh, don't mention it. We had originally planned to go to the Great Desert, but the sandworms went crazy, causing chaos everywhere and agitating other species. The Great Desert is now a mess, and the Biology Administration Bureau is too busy, so they won't let us have our event there."

Ace explained.

"Is that so?"

It reminded him of the Erakos Sand Worm they encountered and defeated, wondering if it had anything to do with recent events.

"Brother Zheng, you can contact them first; let me know once it's confirmed."

"Alright."

Liu Zheng hung up and immediately called Bai San.

"Mr. Liu, do you have news on Tianshi?!"

Bai San asked excitedly.

"There's indeed news, but it's unclear if it's related to Bai Tianshi."

He informed Bai San about the theft at the hospital.

"It's definitely related."

Bai San said confidently.

"Their research group focused on using 'meat' to clone organs. He must have found out something and was detained because of it."

"Could he possibly be involved?"

Liu Zheng proposed a possibility.

"...That's possible too."

Bai San admitted.

The Bai Family doesn't typically engage in profiteering, but they're not above practices like adulterating goods or over-treating.

"Then..."

"Alive or dead, we need to see him. No matter what, I want the truth. If Tianshi was involved, we'll spend money and use connections; if can't save him, then it's on him. The Bai Family will still remember your good deeds."

Bai San said resolutely.

"Alright, with your words, I'll act boldly. How much can you sponsor?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"We can provide up to two million, no, three million."

Bai San gritted his teeth.

He's not a nouveau riche like Liu Zheng; three million is his entire fortune.

"That should be enough; if not, I'll cover the rest."

Liu Zheng nodded.

"Mr. Liu! No more words; actions speak better."

Bai San was moved to tears.

The way he said it, it sounded like he wanted to challenge him to a fight.

Liu Zheng hung up with a complicated expression.

Then, he called Shi Tiantian.

"Dear Miss Tian Tian, how are you recovering?"

He asked.

"Thanks to you, dear deliveryman, I'm doing well now."

Shi Tiantian replied with joy.

"That's good. If I caused you any irreparable harm, I'd never forgive myself."

Liu Zheng said solemnly.

"Oh, don't say that. For you, I'm willing to become a pile of scattered stones."

Shi Tiantian said emotionally.

"Oh! My dear Shi Tiantian."

"Oh! My dear deliveryman."

On the side, Niu Ma could barely suppress his urge to vomit.

"Dear deliveryman, is there anything you need my help with?"

After indulging in drama, Shi Tiantian got to the point.

"Oh, I want to borrow a place from you."

Liu Zheng explained his plan to sponsor a birthday celebration for the Logistics Department.

"The Security Department?"

Shi Tiantian hesitated.

"Mr. Deliveryman, our Stone Spirit Clan typically doesn't engage with City Hall."

"You don't need to engage with them, just help me find a suitable place."

He urged.

"It's not that simple, dear deliveryman. Although we don't engage with City Hall, they usually seek us out when needed."

Technically, the real authority in the Ten Thousand Great Mountains are the ever-present Barbarians.

But the Barbarians are too spread out, with no central leadership, so City Hall often deals with the Stone Spirit Clan, who then contact the Barbarians or Demon King.

"If something happens to the Logistics Department in the mountains, we won't escape responsibility."

Shi Tiantian said.

Theoretically, no one would dare attack the entire Logistics Department.

But if Metropolis wasn't home to such reckless individuals, it wouldn't be Metropolis.

And what if there are earth dragons at the chosen location? Those brainless creatures don't care what department you're from.

"Dear Miss Shi Tiantian, rest assured, I will ensure maximum safety."

Liu Zheng promised.

He actually thought Shi Tiantian was being overly cautious since City Hall employees aren't exceptionally weak.

Plus, the celebration is for the Logistics Department's director, a high-ranking Immortal Species, so the mountains should be more concerned about safety.