Chapter 63: Beco an Investigator, Bai Yu! I’m Just Here for a Free al!
"Hello."
Bai Yu replied politely, but the ntion of Su Yue’s na made her pause—Su Yue, wasn’t she the daughter of Ninghang City’s wealthiest man?
While Bai Yu pondered this, a figure drifted down gracefully from midair and addressed the group. “You’ve all arrived.”
“Yes,” several voices answered.
“Then please follow —”
Huh?
Before Li Hongyou could finish her sentence, her gaze landed on Bai Xuan, who stood out awkwardly among the group.
Why is this guy here?
Still, she didn’t dwell on it. One more person just ant one more mouth to feed.
“—Let’s go. They’ve been waiting for a while.”
“Alright.”
Led by a staff mber, the group made their way into the mountain villa, heading straight to the innermost private dining room.
As soon as they entered, Bai Xuan’s eyes were irresistibly drawn to a woman seated at the head of the table.
She had long, wine-red hair, and her amber eyes sparkled like precious gems. A light red dress hugged her fair skin, accentuating an elegant, curvaceous figure.
This woman—
She’s stunning.
Wait…
Bai Xuan narrowed his eyes, suspicion rising in his heart. Could she be… Liu Mufei?
While Bai Xuan sized up Liu Mufei, she noticed his gaze and responded with a gentle, knowing smile.
Bai Xuan’s heart skipped a beat. He quickly looked away, quietly taking a seat beside Bai Yu. Su Yue sat down on his other side.
Once seated, Bai Xuan discreetly surveyed the other attendees. Aside from Liu Mufei and Li Hongyou—the two investigators from Baihai City—the remaining six were all investigators from Ninghang City.
“Now that everyone’s here,” a bespectacled middle-aged man began, “shall we start, Deputy Director Liu?”
“Mmm~” Liu Mufei nodded lightly, then turned to Bai Yu, her tone gentle and warm. “Constable Bai Yu, the Baihai City Investigation Bureau formally invites you to join our team. Are you willing to lend your strength to protect this world?”
“I am,” Bai Yu replied, nodding firmly.
“Excellent.” Liu Mufei’s smile brightened. From sowhere, she produced a badge and handed it to Bai Yu. “From this mont on, you are an official mber of the Baihai City Investigation Bureau. The Ninghang City Bureau will transfer your records—and those of your imdiate family—to Baihai City. This is your investigator’s badge.”
“Thank you.” Bai Yu rose at once and accepted the badge respectfully. Its surface was engraved with a delicate white rose.
Watching this, Huang Xin and the others felt a mix of emotions. They had also invited Bai Yu, but only as an “investigation assistant.” The benefits offered to Baihai City investigators far outstripped those in Ninghang City—they simply couldn’t compare.
“Deputy Director Lu,” Liu Mufei turned to the bespectacled man, “I’ll leave the transfer of Investigator Bai Yu’s identity to you.”
“Rest assured, Deputy Director Liu,” Lu Shanhe replied in a deep voice. “The Ninghang City Investigation Bureau will complete all transfer procedures before nightfall.”
“Good.” Liu Mufei nodded in satisfaction, then signaled the staff to begin serving the al.
The whole scene left Bai Xuan quietly astonished.
Both Liu Mufei and Lu Shanhe held the title of deputy director, yet their status felt worlds apart. In front of Liu Mufei, Lu Shanhe seed little more than a subordinate—forced to nod and bow, powerless as Baihai City’s Investigation Bureau poached one of Ninghang’s own.
So this is the difference between an A-rank city and a C-rank city?
Soon, the staff began bringing out dish after exquisite dish.
Liu Mufei rose, lifting her glass to those present. “Let us celebrate the addition of a new mber to our Investigation Bureau. Cheers!”
“Cheers!”
“Congratulations, Deputy Director Liu, on recruiting another talented investigator!”
“Bai Yu, congratulations on your new position!”
“Thank you.”
“Ah, Deputy Director Liu truly has an eye for talent, recognizing your brilliance at a glance!”
“If we’d known you had an Anomalous Ability, we’d have invited you to join directly, not just to participate in the tests!”
“What a sha—the Ninghang City Investigation Bureau just lost an outstanding investigator!”
“Enough talking, let’s drink! Boohoo!”
“…”
At this investigator-exclusive dinner, the out-of-place Bai Xuan naturally chose to focus on eating in silence—he had to admit, the mountain villa’s food was exceptional.
He needed to eat plenty to restore the life mana he’d expended last night!
Su Yue, too, remained quiet.
Her presence was solely due to an agreent with Liu Mufei.
As a result, Su Yue beca another odd one out at the table. To ease the awkwardness, she sought a sense of camaraderie with Bai Xuan, who seed to be in the sa boat.
“Bai Xuan, could you pass a napkin?”
“Sure.”
“Would you like so shrimp? I just peeled it.”
“I’ll have so, thanks.”
“You’re welco.”
“…”
Halfway through the al, Bai Xuan—having drunk too much juice—rose to go to the restroom.
Just as he approached the restroom door, he overheard two Ninghang City investigators chatting and smoking outside.
“Didn’t think the Baihai City Bureau would poach soone right in front of Lu Shanhe. Haven’t seen that in ages,” one investigator said, cigarette dangling from his lips, amusent in his tone.
“Well, it is the Baihai City Investigation Bureau, and Deputy Director Liu Mufei herself did the inviting,” the other replied with a chuckle. “If she invited , I’d say yes in a heartbeat.”
“If Lu Shanhe hears you say that, you’re dead.”
“Hahaha! Can’t help it—the benefits at Baihai City’s Bureau are way better than ours! Plus, Liu Mufei is ranked fifth among all senior investigators!”
“She’s beautiful and capable! I heard that under her leadership, Baihai City investigators work only five days a week and get ten days of annual leave. Tempting, isn’t it?”
“Of course!”
“As a Deputy Director, she’s practically perfect, don’t you think?”
“Anyone would want to work for her!”
“Yeah, too…”
“Ahem!”
Suddenly, a bespectacled middle-aged man erged from the restroom, abruptly ending their conversation.
“Deputy Director Lu…”
The two fell silent at once, looking sheepish.
Who could have guessed the very person they’d been discussing would overhear everything?
Lu Shanhe finished washing his hands, shot them a cold glare, and turned to leave.
The two exchanged a glance and hurried back toward the private room.
Bai Xuan, on the other hand, strolled leisurely to the sink, having deliberately slowed his pace to eavesdrop.
He had to admit—they were absolutely right!
Five-day workweeks, ten days of annual leave—these benefits far surpassed those of the Ninghang City Bureau!
No wonder the Baihai City Investigation Bureau ranked just beneath the Central Investigation Bureau.
“My sister’s really found herself a great boss this ti,” Bai Xuan murmured, a smile blooming on his lips as he washed his hands with renewed enthusiasm.
Just as he finished, the sharp click of high heels echoed against the granite floor.
A sultry voice drifted over:
“A good boss—were you talking about ?”
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