Chapter 639: Spirit Fox's daily life
While prior experiences with black-and-white cases made Spirit Fox question the way of life, funny moments also appeared.
Like other police forces, Spirit Fox attracted attention whenever they patrolled, especially on foot.
Cameras from ordinary residents and streamers buzzed around them like flies. There were also fans who idolized them, expressing gratitude for being saviors.
Most of the time, such scenarios caused no problems. Since many people loved them, naturally, there were haters too.
The annoying factor came from the so-called streamers who tried to find flaws in them on purpose, either to gain media attention or promote hidden agendas.
The operators, having studied under Instructor Tang and Xiao Yue's cultural lessons, had long understood how their enemies might attack them in public.
They had evaded many such attempts. However, as per Murphy's Law, que sera sera.
Two operators once suffered through the gibberish monologue of a certain streamer. Because their identities as women had spread widely, some even dared to launch "love offensives," no matter their fierce and vicious reputation among criminals.
Some bet whether they could win over these iron maidens, cherishing the idea of breaking through their tough exteriors.
The streamer resembled one such admirer, but the two operators didn't believe a word of his sweet talk and ignored his advances.
Even when the anchor presented flowers, the operators rejected him. One of them felt compelled to accept the gift, but the other helped her stand firm.
"Never let others lead you by the nose!" she said. "Regardless of manipulation, moral coercion, or kindness… Period."
Faced with their rejection, the streamer advanced instead of retreating, fully aggressive in his behavior.
He complained that refusing a simple flower showed arrogance. Although the two operators thought they might indeed be arrogant, they couldn't say it out loud, right?
Besides, what obligation did they have to accept gifts? Not to mention, a bunch of flowers would be a nuisance during a mission.
Who knew whether some people might hide other devices inside? These hypocrites always had something to criticize, regardless of good or evil, without understanding the stakes. Explore stories at My Virtual Library Empire
The two ignored the persistent annoyance, knowing that any attention they gave would only satisfy him further.
While it was a bad day, the later period turned out to be unexpectedly amusing.
Somehow, the duo encountered a band singing their praises for Spirit Fox in a corny and comedic manner, complete with poetic chants:
Hide your snacks and close your blinds,
Spirit Fox is here, and they'll read your mind!
Kick down the door, take names on the spot,
These ladies don't care if you're ready or not!
Spirit Fox, go easy, please,
Your boots are loud, and we've got weak knees!
All in black, and looking so fine,
Lock me up, but don't cross the line!
Spirit Fox, you're coming in hot,
Criminals run, 'cause they're gonna get caught.
All-black gear, with a deadly grace,
Fear in their hearts when they see your face!
In tight black suits, breaking all the grooves!
Kick the door, handcuffs in hand,
Arrest me, ladies—I'm your biggest fan!
Who needs fashion shows? We've got you,
Boots so shiny, and navy blue.
Tactical queens, you're stealing the scene,
You cuff the bad guys, but you've made us keen!
Oh Spirit Fox, break my heart!
You lock up crooks, but you're the art!
You strut in slow-mo, looking so fine,
Just say the word, I'll do the time!
The lyrics almost caused them to slip and fall in embarrassment. The chants grew increasingly ridiculous the more they listened.
The duo sped off, fearing they'd be branded by the attention, but unfortunately, their retreat made headlines on the internet.
Many netizens found their behavior cute, a stark contrast to how criminals viewed them.
Later, they requested Athena's help to take down the video but were met with snickers and teasing from their teammates.
Bang!
A few blocks of sprinting later, the two had just sighed in relief when a loud crash, accompanied by honking car alarms, drew their attention.
A woman wearing a T-shirt and nothing on her lower body sat atop a sedan, stunned and in disbelief.
If not for the crumpled surface and shattered glass surrounding her, the two operators might not have realized that the poor girl had fallen from a height and survived.
They had no idea how far she fell, but her situation required immediate medical attention.
The duo rushed to the girl while reporting the incident over comms. The nearby residents were as shocked as the operators.
Most were too stunned to act, unable to think of rendering aid or volunteering to help. Of course, since the two ladies stepped in, the public quickly overcame their hesitation and began to approach.
"Don't move. Stay still," the two operators ordered, fearing the victim might worsen her injuries.
It was sheer luck that she didn't appear to be bleeding seriously from the fall. The height was unclear, but extreme caution was necessary.
Fortunately, the operators were trained in first aid and emergency medical care. From their observation, there were no visible penetration wounds.
A deeper scan would be necessary to rule out internal injuries, but that would be the hospital's responsibility.
First, they needed to placate the poor girl. "Are you hurt? Do you feel any pain?"
"It hurts," the girl muttered weakly.
"That's good," replied one of the operators, relieved. "Where does it hurt?"
"Everywhere."
"Thank goodness."
The public was dumbfounded by her speech, their expressions making it clear they couldn't believe the two operators found joy in such a situation.
Of course, the duo noticed their reactions, but they were in no mood to pay further attention. Pain signaled a functional nervous system, and the possibility of spinal injuries was slim.
There were kind Samaritans who provided a blanket to cover the girl's exposed lower body.
In fact, the two operators were slightly unaccustomed to seeing no one using their phones to record the scene. They didn't dwell on it, though—this was better.
Soon, a man ran down frantically, shouting the girl's name. They seemed to be a couple, and both started crying.
The operators prevented them from getting too close, especially when the man attempted to carry the woman in a princess hold.
Afterward, the duo interrogated the couple and ended up with black lines across their foreheads. Actually, it wasn't just them—the residents around collectively facepalmed.
Who would've expected the couple to be making love near the balcony? The woman's fall nearly cost her life.
Although the man didn't describe the situation in detail, nobody was a fool—they all got the gist of what had happened.
The older operator complained, "Boy, before acting impulsively, try to weigh your strength. You're endangering lives. And you, girl… Forget it. You've already faced the consequences of your actions, so I won't say more. Luckily, you survived and didn't injure anyone else. I have no idea how to report this matter."
Her partner nodded and shrugged. Both were at a loss for words. Scolding the couple felt unnecessary, as they'd already been punished by their recklessness.
Not scolding them, though, seemed too lenient. Well, these matters weren't their responsibility. Let the police and medical teams sweat it out writing a report titled "Falling Off a Building During Intimacy."
At least the girl had fallen for the man literally. So, the operators decided to save some face for the couple.
Onlookers: "…"
No, this incident had nothing to do with strength. What was this special forces lady even implying?
You can walk a tightrope if you're strong enough? Technically, she wasn't wrong, but this wasn't something you could just say outright.
Even if the boy was too skinny for such risky activities, muscle-bound men wouldn't be reckless enough to attempt something so adventurous either.
The Spirit Fox operators were hassled with all sorts of issues. A week later, after the "balcony couple incident" in another area, the same duo was on routine foot patrol.
It was noon, and the sun was blazing. The operators decided to grab a drink before heading out for lunch. No, lunch wasn't happening at a restaurant—they planned to eat back at Ling Qingyu's residence. After experiencing royal-level meals, there was no way they'd settle for anything else.
As expected, the moment they entered the cafeteria, people's eyes followed them. It couldn't be helped—they were fully armored, with only their eyes visible.
The duo politely rejected offers to skip the queue and waited patiently for their turn.
When their turn came, an unexpected surprise made their lips twitch. Frankly, it wasn't just them—everyone else had similar reactions.
The cause? A certain man, wearing a hood, suddenly roared viciously and brandished a pistol at the cashier.
"This is a robbery! You, give me the cash!" he shouted, shaking his weapon for emphasis. "Do you see this? I don't want to hurt anybody. Hurry up and hand over the money. Do as I say, and nobody gets hurt!"
The dramatic reaction he was expecting didn't come. Instead, he was met with blank stares from everyone in the room. Did they think he was holding a fake gun?
"This is a real gun loaded with bullets!" he yelled, almost whining.
If others could hear his inner complaints, they'd probably roll their eyes and groan in unison: Dude, why didn't you scope out the place before pulling this stunt? Even if we wanted to help you, you're beyond saving now.
Meanwhile, the two operators exchanged accusing glances and rolled their eyes. Their unspoken message was clear: This has to be your fault, with that weird physique that seems to attract trouble.
Last time, it was the balcony couple's fiasco. Now, a comedic robbery was unfolding before their eyes.
Even if they just wanted to relax and enjoy some coffee, chaos kept finding them. If it wasn't their partner's bad luck, then what else?
'You handle it yourself. I'm washing my hands of this.'
'Likewise. Don't drag me into it.'
Silence filled the coffee shop. Customers and staff alike were quiet because the scene was too absurd.
The operators stood still, helpless expressions on their faces. The robber froze as well, realizing the grim reality of his situation. Damn it! Of all the shops he could've chosen, why this one?
"Officers, do you believe me if I say this is a social experiment? Trust me, it's just a coincidence… Ahem…"
"…"
"…"
If only his legs weren't shaking so much, maybe someone might have believed his nonsense. Instead, everyone rolled their eyes in unison.