"Alas..."

Luo Fei let out a long sigh, his eyes showing some helplessness.

"This is the impermanence of the world; you and I cannot control it. As police officers, we must have a sense of justice. When we wear this uniform, we have to act according to the law. Emotionally, I certainly sympathize with Liu Xia and old Mr. Zhao, but the punishment for impulsive actions cannot be avoided. This is not a wise choice."

"But how many people in the world can truly be wise?"

Liao Xingyu lamented as he rubbed his hands; the night breeze grew colder.

"So, those who use every means are heroes, and those who stay true are real champions."

Luo Fei patted his shoulder, and the two exchanged glances, understanding each other's intentions.

The next morning.

"Good, good, excellent!"

Zhao Donglai sat in the office reading the report, a smile on his face. The major robbery case was solved within the day, and the entire situation was clarified.

Based on the information passed down, even the interrogation was skipped; such a merit could only be attributed to Luo Fei.

"Great job, Luo Fei. Oh right, Liao Xingyu, what's up with you?"

"I pushed out the report last night; otherwise, where would you be able to see it, Captain Zhao?"

Liao Xingyu rubbed his sleep-deprived eyes, continuously yawning.

Luo Fei, standing beside him, also felt a bit tired, but when organizing the case he was full of energy, and even now he was in high spirits.

Liao Xingyu found this utterly baffling!

"This case can serve as a criminal investigation example and learning material; let's keep it in our team so when the bureau sends people, they can learn from it."

"Everyone, take a good rest, it's been hard work lately."

Zhao Donglai put down his words, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

From the chemical plant's incident to today, they had been busy for a week nonstop; the pressure was indeed overwhelming, and everyone was shouting to catch up on sleep and rest.

"Are salaries out?"

"Not bad!"

Zhou Fan was the first to run back from outside, carrying lunch; it was clear he had been too focused on the news to bother with eating in.

"We've really hit the jackpot this time. Liao Xingyu, you gotta treat us to a meal; thank Luo Fei properly."

"Yesterday, Wang Lei was spreading the word around the bureau; with clever tactics and evidence, they cornered the suspect into confessing. Incredible!"

Liao Xingyu checked and found a neat ten thousand!

No major cases mishandled, just tagging along on this one got him almost four thousand in bonuses, plus close-up learning of investigative techniques and psychological profiling; a fruitful harvest indeed.

"A treat's a treat, such a small matter I won't hesitate."

But seeing Zhou Fan's gleeful look, Liao Xingyu wasn't about to coddle him.

"I'll take a blind guess; you got at least eleven thousand this month!"

"Naturally, but you guessed wrong, it's twelve thousand!"

Zhou Fan smiled broadly, a hint of pride in his eyes.

"You think the chemical plant case is child's play? If we hadn't started without evidence and leads, it almost got classified as a major case, forming a project team; the bonuses wouldn't be lacking."

"Then what are you waiting for?"

Moments ago, Liao Xingyu's voice had been calm; suddenly, he burst out laughing.

"Who uncovered the truth behind the chemical plant's death and the method of crime?"

"Who exposed the truth behind the brothers switching identities?"

"Surely it wasn't you, Zhou, the smart one!"

"Hurry up and thank Luo Fei for catching this good fortune. Aren't you going to show your appreciation?"

Zhou Fan was dumbfounded.

Didn't expect this guy was waiting right here for him! Quickly, he stated his position.

"Absolutely, although I've already treated everyone after the case ended, it doesn't express my gratitude fully. I need to make a clear statement and arrange a proper thank-you banquet."

Luo Fei just walked in from outside, hearing their voices.

"Sure, getting a payroll is comforting, but having you two treat us is the real achievement."

Having spent some time together, everyone had grown familiar.

Thus, jokes flowed easily.

"What? Someone's treating?"

Three heads popped out from behind the door: Zhang Wei, Lin Jie, and He Xin.

"Leader Liao, Leader Zhou, we ran errands and pitched in, we deserve a share too!"

Zhou Fan looked helpless.

"This is eating at an enemy's expense."

"Hahaha..."

Everyone burst out laughing, and just then, Zhao Donglai hurried over.

"Liao Xingyu, you and Zhou Fan go drive; bring Li Jun and head to the bureau. Director Zheng wants to discuss something important face-to-face."

"Luo Fei, come with me for a moment."

After Zhao Donglai called Luo Fei away, his expression turned a bit serious. Since they had been transferred to the city and started working, even when facing case difficulties, he hadn't been seen like this.

Luo Fei felt something peculiar, suggesting this matter concerned him.

"Captain Zhao, what's going on?"

"It's related to you; Director Zheng sent the news directly to me, so I can't delay."

"Yang Mei in Binhai is in trouble?"

"Uh... Ah? How did you know!"

Zhao Donglai had initially intended to prepare and choose his words to appropriately disclose this matter.

But he didn't expect Luo Fei had already seen through it.

And even pinpointed the location and identity involved, leaving him profoundly shocked.

Luo Fei had no time to say much; since acquiring profiling skills, his sensory and associative capacities had drastically surged.

Zhao Donglai's urgent notice and deliberate avoidance of others suggested it involved someone or something shared between them, other than Yang Mei, there was no other possibility.

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