Chapter 006: Back and Forth

Calmly putting the voice recorder back into his pocket, Kirk stood up, his face serious, "The plan for the day lies in the morning. Please be sure to have breakfast, otherwise, it is easy to experience low blood sugar, and you may lose control of your temper..."

Wait a moment. I think our editor-in-chief should also be aware of the seriousness of the matter, so it is best to discuss how things really are.

Then, names were spoken one by one from that mouth

Do you know why they are called vagrants? Because they do not even have a place to relieve themselves

You should know that the 'Times' cannot completely distance itself from this matter, right? When it comes to choosing between the NYPD and a reporter, I believe your editor will make the right choice

Kirk had a serious expression on his face

Recording is crucial for journalists; coincidentally, it is also essential for private investigators

Recording is prohibited

Finally, Steve could not contain himself again and erupted, "Why? Why are you clinging to this case?"

Kirk raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "So, does the Commissioner have no comments to make regarding the progress of the investigation? The serial murder case has been overlooked and ignored; is this a dereliction of duty by the NYPD, or is it... willfully ignored?"

As he spoke, Steve could not help but grit his teeth in frustration. However, this time, he managed to control himself by applying the brakes urgently, taking a deep breath, and meticulously smoothing down the few remaining strands of his already unruly hair with both hands, attempting to regain his composure and dignity.

Every day, two or three nameless and faceless bodies of homeless individuals float up in the Hudson River, yet no one seems to care at all

A homeless person, there was an accidental death of a homeless person, right

However, as a result, everyone believes that I am that martyr—regardless of the truth, and regardless of whether I am or not, at this critical juncture, people will make such associations

Steve slightly raised his chin, looking down at Kirk from a position of superiority, "So, this is your reliance? A martyr? Are you prepared for sacrifice?"

The desk lamp flew out from the side and crashed directly into the wall, shattering into pieces, a distance of half a room away from Kirk at the doorway

I am actually at a loss for words

Steve slammed his hand heavily on the table, "Shut up! Shut up, I told you to shut up!"

Let me tell you, no one—damn it—cares

Steve was very eager to strangle the person in front of him, but after considering the differences in age and physique, as well as the obvious disparity in strength, he had no choice but to extinguish that thought

Do you know why there is even no place for them to relieve themselves? Because no one cares

They have names and surnames; even when displaced, they still represent life

Dennis Curtis

Suddenly, his anger flared up again. Steve raised his hand, crumpled the newspaper into a ball, and tossed it into the nearby trash can

Isaiah Robinson

So, this year we cannot conduct the investigation, but can we do it next year? Or do we have to wait until after the mayoral election later?

Ha, ha ha. Steve laughed heartily, saying, "Indeed, you are still young. You probably do not know that all those who pursued the truth have turned into a pile of bones, right?"

The term "neglect" can refer to two possibilities: one is the neglect of Black individuals, and the other is a political conspiracy

Bang

After speaking, Kirk even had time to politely salute, then left quietly, gently closing the door behind him, handling everything with care, as if the tornado that had just occurred in the office had never happened at all

Wow

Kirk was about to put away the voice recorder, but noticing Steve's gaze, which was comparable to laser beams, he raised his hands again, leaving the voice recorder on the table to indicate his innocence

However, regardless of the possibility, Kirk's words carry profound significance

Steve looked at Kirk, whose face was completely calm. There were no emotional fluctuations, no madness, no excitement, and no stubbornness; only an unperturbed demeanor, which increasingly made Steve feel a bone-chilling cold. The shock and bewilderment in his eyes gradually receded, and then he finally regained a semblance of rationality

Felicia Sands

Despite Steve's attempts to stop him, Kirk said everything that needed to be said

Kirk placed a voice recorder on the table and gestured towards Steve

Kirk is safe and sound

Bang

Kirk raised an eyebrow slightly and gestured with his eyes towards the copy of the "New York Times" on the desk, saying, "If no one cares, then this report holds no weight, right"

Steve was choked in his throat in one breath; although he knew that Kirk was deliberately provoking him, he still could not swallow this anger

Kirk's smile gently lifted at the corners, as he calmly withdrew from the spotlight of the crowd.

Steve took a deep breath

Now, immediately, get out of the Special Investigation Department!

There is no need for ornate language; the power of the content itself is already sufficient, striking directly at the heart of the matter

At last, Steve broke the silence and calmly inquired. Although it was a question, the intonation did not rise at the end; instead, it was delivered in a declarative manner. The anger hidden behind the calm was gradually escalating, and without shouting, the sense of danger became even more palpable.

Kirk looked at Steve, who was red-faced and seething with anger, as if he might explode at any moment. He did not want to get blood splatter on his clothes, so he quickly stepped back.

Grass

Blood sugar. Sir, blood sugar.

Clark-Pierce

Kirk gently shook his head, "No, the truth is my reliance. The truth."

Marlyn Glover

Immediately, Steve's peripheral vision caught sight of the enthusiastic crowd preparing to come up and help flip the table. The last thread of rationality in his mind completely snapped, and he seized the desk lamp on the table and threw it with all his might, but due to the excessive force, it missed its target.

A turn reveals a sea of bewildered gazes, eyes filled with confusion, unable to grasp the situation

Why

Of course, you can, I believe in you. Kirk's smile remained on his face, and he even adjusted his sitting posture, seemingly in search of a comfortable position

The real bomb is actually hidden here

Steve shot a fierce glare at Kirk, subtly indicating the voice recorder with his eyes

But what about now

The Special Investigation Department refuses to accept any responses, can I record this?

Kirk's eyes widened, filled with innocence, indicating that he could not comprehend.

However

Calm yet sharp, incisive yet substantial

Get lost

Take a deep breath

Get lost! Steve could no longer control himself and shouted with all his might, ready to flip the table on the spot

It is somewhat exaggerated to deviate

Does this mean that the primary task of the NYPD is not to solve cases, but to deal with whistleblowers

That is merely a group of homeless individuals, and no one cares

Chris Adams

It is infuriating but without consequence

Bang

With both hands raised, in a fit of rage, I realized that the desk was made of solid wood and could not be lifted at all

In the midst of his fury, Steve instead regained his composure, stating, "This matter ends here. I will not accept any form of interview, nor will the Special Investigation Department. The reporters may leave now."

Seith - Johnson

Homeless man, homeless man... heh.

Kirk's smile gently curled at the corners, carrying a hint of mockery. Although Steve was clearly seated behind the desk, the entire atmosphere of the office was under Kirk's control at that moment

Kirk looked at the newspaper with a face full of regret, as if mourning "his own work." "So, does this mean that someone cares?"

I believed that investigating the truth and upholding justice was the duty of the police. I believed that no criminal could escape the law

Please wait a moment

Steve

I am indeed curious as to why this case cannot continue to be investigated, there is...

Steve's cheeks flushed slightly, and he looked as if he were on the verge of exploding, but the last shred of reason kept him in check

Steve's expression changed slightly as he tried to stop Kirk, "Shut up!"

Kirk remained unperturbed, "Commander, what else is there in life? In the end, we are all just a pile of bones"

With each word carefully articulated, Steve emitted sounds from between his teeth

His purpose is to provoke Steve, and losing composure means revealing one's flaws. After all, the consequences are not his to bear, but rather those of Jeff Mingra and the New York Times