America: John Wick 1924

Chapter 25 The Black-Robed Patrol

Just as the two were moving towards the police station entrance one after the other, Una, who was walking in front, suddenly spoke up in a low voice:
"...What is your relationship with Chen Zhen of Zhenbang Martial Arts School?"

Li Yu answered without hesitation:

"It just so happened that we were on the same train. Because of this subtle connection, I shielded him from a disaster."

Li Yu briefly recounted how he was mistaken for Chen Zhen by the Lavrov brothers.

After hearing this, Una's tense facial features relaxed slightly.

"That's it...

"If that's the case, then everything makes sense."

"As far as I know, there are many people who want Chen Zhen dead."

"It wouldn't be surprising if someone sent the Lavrov brothers to assassinate Chen Zhen."

Upon hearing this, Li Yu couldn't help but press for an answer:

"Officer Campbell, can you tell me what happened at Zhenbang Martial Arts School? Why are so many people trying to kill Chen Zhen?"

Una gently shook her head.

“I am not in charge of Chinatown affairs, so I don’t know the specifics.”

Unable to get a satisfactory answer, Li Yu could only give up regretfully.

"Officer Campbell, now you should believe that I acted in self-defense, right?"

"I came to San Francisco by train with a light and cheerful mood."

"Unexpectedly, we suffered a terrible and unreasonable attack."

"I was terrified. It was either fight back or die; I had no other choice."

After saying that, Li Yu deliberately acted as if he was terrified.

Una said slowly:
Let's just assume that's how it is.

"Even so, we should use proper means to clear your name, rather than abusing special privileges."

"I hate people who abuse their privileges the most."

"Sigh... Oh well... It's too late for me to complain anymore..."

Although she said that, her attitude towards Li Yu had clearly improved a lot; at least her pretty face no longer had that coldness that seemed ready to freeze at any moment.

Una turned half her face to the side and glanced at Li Yu.

"Since you've been cooperating with my investigation all night, I'll just give you a heads-up: be very careful of the 'Black Robe Patrol'."

Li Yu sighed silently:
"What exactly is this 'Black Robe Patrol'?"

Hearing unfamiliar words all night was making Li Yu feel exhausted.

It's like watching a fantasy movie and suddenly being interrupted by a segment introducing the "worldview," where a whole bunch of unfamiliar terms you've never heard of before come crashing down on you, giving you a headache.

Una explained:
"The 'Black Robe Patrol' was an association formed by a group of frustrated young Irish people."

"Their mission is to attack and expel Chinese people by any means necessary."

Upon hearing this, Li Yu slowly lowered his eyelids, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"...I see, it's a very popular society these days."

Una nodded:
"Although it is a clandestine organization that is not open to the public, it is actually quite dangerous because its members are young people who do not know what is important."

"They specifically target lone Chinese people living outside of Chinatown, and their common methods include intimidation, robbery, and beatings."

"So far, the Bay Shore Precinct, where I work, has received several reports of 'black-robed patrol groups attacking Chinese people'."

At this moment, Li Yu suddenly interjected in a mocking tone:
"Let me guess, these reports all ended up being ignored, right?"

An embarrassed look appeared on Una's face.

"...You guessed right. In almost every case involving Chinese and white people, the police will sway the white people."

Li Yu shrugged: "'Almost all'? It should be 'all the police,' right?"

Una shook her head, denying it without hesitation.

"No, not all of them. For example, the policeman in front of you would never let his badge get dirty!"

"If you are bullied by white people or anyone else, you can come to me, and I will do my best to help you."

Upon hearing this, Li Yu couldn't help but cast a surprised glance at Wu Na.

Una noticed Li Yu's gaze and said calmly in a low voice:
"Don't misunderstand, I didn't mean to protect Chinese people. I was just doing my duty."

She held her head high, making the gleaming police badge on her chest stand out even more.

"I never specifically protect any particular group."

What I have always protected is justice in the world.

"I treat everyone equally, whether they are Chinese, white, black, or Arab."

"Whoever commits a crime, I will target them."

"Whoever is tainted by evil, I will be their enemy!"

As she finished speaking, her voice grew louder.

Both his expression and tone of voice exuded a dignified and upright aura.

Li Yu stared intently at Una's back, as if he had spotted some rare and precious species.

Then, a smile curved his lips, and with a tone of reflection, he uttered the same assessment he had recently made of Jane:
"Officer Campbell, there are very few police officers like you these days."

As they spoke, the two had already arrived at the entrance of the police station.

"I'll leave you here."

"I hope tonight is the last time we meet."

"May you live a peaceful life where you no longer need to see the police."

Li Yu smiled:

"Officer Campbell, thank you for your well wishes. I will try my best to ensure that we never have the chance to meet again."

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San Francisco, Bay Shore Precinct, Meeting Room—

Chen Zhen stood by the window, gazing thoughtfully at the night view outside.

Chen Qi stood behind him, her voice trembling with emotion as she shouted:
"Brother! Are you serious? Do you really want to hire that person to be our martial arts school's bodyguard?"

Chen Zhen said calmly:
"Of course I'm serious. I never joke about anything related to the future of a martial arts school."

Chen Qi revealed a look of grief and indignation:
"We run a martial arts school! If we hire an outsider to watch over our property, wouldn't people laugh at us?"

"...Qi'er, the person who was sitting across from us just now was able to kill the Lavrov brothers single-handedly. Isn't such a skilled talent worth recruiting?"

Chen Qi was speechless for a moment, and after stammering for a while, she finally said:
"Maybe he was just lucky... He took advantage of the Lavrov brothers' unpreparedness and launched a surprise attack..."

Chen Zhen interrupted:
"Even so, the fact remains that he killed the Lavrov brothers and escaped unscathed."

"Furthermore, the fact that he was able to successfully launch a sneak attack against the Lavrov brothers as his opponents also shows that he is no ordinary person!"

"We must do everything we can to recruit someone with such exceptional skills."

"Qi'er, don't you understand? If we want to protect Zhenbang Martial Arts School, we must win over all the forces we can!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Qi silently lowered her head, gently bit her lips, and said no more... An invisible flame called "unwillingness" rose in the depths of her eyes.

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