In the end, He Juan's plans for a hot shower and sleep had to be postponed in lieu of making a trip to the local police station.
His mood was sullen for the entire journey. Of course, who wouldn't, when a problem suddenly cropped up when he expected it the least?
When he arrived, a man received him at the front gate while bowing deeply, "I–I apologize, Boss! This is negligence on my part. Please… Please forgive me!" The man was so terrified that he kept stuttering on his words, his face alternating between red and pale. His bulky figure notwithstanding, he was trembling like a newborn kitten in front of He Juan, head hung low and eyes trained to the ground.
