“Let’s not talk about all that anymore. We should hurry and discuss Xiao Qi’s matter instead.”
Not wanting her good friend to keep the focus on herself, Bai Yuling pointed to Yan Qi sitting beside them and decisively steered the conversation elsewhere.
Hearing this, Li Caifeng knew Bai Yuling was changing the subject. But as a friend, she understood she could only press the matter so far. She couldn’t help but let out a long sigh before addressing Bai Yuling.
“Alright then, let’s talk about Xiao Qi.”
With that, Li Caifeng turned her gaze to her younger daughter, Yan Qi, and asked, “Xiao Qi, are you absolutely sure you want to become a temporary worker for the Anomaly Affairs Bureau?”
Upon hearing her mother’s question, Yan Qi, seated on the sofa, thought about the abilities she now possessed and the 500-yuan daily wage she could earn as a temporary worker for the bureau. She quickly nodded her head and replied, “Yes, I’m sure, Mom. I want to become a temporary worker for the Anomaly Affairs Bureau and contribute to our hometown.”
Listening to her younger daughter’s earnest reply, Li Caifung understood she was serious. After a moment’s thought, she continued, “Do you know how dangerous it is to work for the Anomaly Affairs Bureau, even as a temporary worker?”
“I know. But given my current strength, the dangers the bureau is currently facing are nothing much.”
“Can the strength you have now truly help you handle all the dangers?”
“If you don’t believe me, Mom, you can ask Auntie Bai and hear her opinion.”
Hearing Yan Qi’s words, Li Caifeng shifted her gaze back to her good friend, Bai Yuling, and asked in a tone seeking confirmation, “Yuling, is what Xiao Qi just said true?”
Bai Yuling nodded at Li Caifeng and replied, “It’s true. If our bureau had her help much earlier, I probably wouldn’t be as exhausted as I am now.”
Receiving her friend’s confirmation, Li Caifeng pondered for a moment. Then, she turned back to look at her younger daughter, Yan Qi, and said, “Alright. Since you’re so keen on becoming a temporary worker for the Anomaly Affairs Bureau and contributing to your hometown, as your mother, I have no reason not to support you.”
“Thank you, Mom.”
“Don’t thank me just yet. While I can support you becoming a temporary worker, you must first agree to a few conditions.”
“Mom, what conditions do you want me to agree to?”
Hearing her mother’s words, Yan Qi couldn’t help but ask curiously.
In response, Li Caifeng quickly stated her conditions. “I want you to agree to the following three conditions.
First, when working for the bureau, you are never, under any circumstances, to act alone.
Second, no matter what mission you have on any given day, you must return home by 6 PM.
Third, if you encounter a danger you cannot handle, you must retreat immediately. Don’t stay and take risks.
So, is that clear? If not, I can repeat it.”
“Okay, Mom. There’s no need to repeat it. I’ve heard clearly. I agree to all three conditions. But Mom, even if I agree, will Auntie Bai agree?”
Understanding the three conditions her mother proposed, Yan Qi agreed without hesitation. However, if only she agreed, and Bai Yuling, as the head of the Fengfeng City Anomaly Affairs Bureau, did not, it would be absolutely impossible for her to properly fulfill these conditions.
Hearing her younger daughter’s words and knowing she was right, Li Caifeng immediately looked at Bai Yuling, who was resting on the sofa, and said, “Yuling, you heard what Xiao Qi just said. As the senior here, shouldn’t you say something?”
Hearing this, Bai Yuling promptly replied to Li Caifeng, “I understand. I agree to the three conditions you just set for Xiao Qi. Are you satisfied now?”
With Bai Yuling’s answer, a look of satisfaction soon appeared on Li Caifeng’s face. “Yes, I am satisfied. Well, let’s not waste any more time here. Have your colleague bring the contract over quickly. After I sign it, I need to take Xiao Qi home for dinner.”
“I’ll go have someone bring the contract right now.”
After saying this, Bai Yuling contacted Shen An’an via phone. Soon, Shen An’an arrived at the director’s office with the contract.
Knowing Bai Yuling was her good friend and wouldn’t casually trick her daughter with the contract, Li Caifeng merely skimmed the document a few times before signing her name on Yan Qi’s behalf.
After exchanging a few pleasantries with Bai Yuling and confirming her younger daughter would officially start work tomorrow, Li Caifeng didn’t say much more. She took Yan Qi and left the Fengfeng City Anomaly Affairs Bureau building. They got into their family car and returned home.
“Xiao Qi, I’ve noticed you’ve been causing me a heap of worries every time you go out lately.”
Back home, sitting on their own sofa and recalling the events of yesterday and today, Li Caifeng couldn’t help but complain a little to her younger daughter, Yan Qi.
Hearing this, even though she knew her mother was unaware of her secret, Yan Qi’s heart still skipped a beat.
Fortunately, her emotional control was excellent, and she didn’t let any inappropriate expression show on her face. Then, she turned to her mother and said in a playful tone, “Mom, how can you say that? I’ve only caused you a little trouble yesterday and today. Compared to my older sister, who became an Awakened, joined the organization Sister Daoyan is in, and only told you about it recently, I’m much better.”
“You and your clever tongue. Alright, let’s not talk about this anymore. I need to hurry and make lunch, or we won’t have anything to eat at noon.”
“Let me help too, Mom.”
“Alright.”
After this conversation, mother and daughter, Li Caifeng and Yan Qi, entered the kitchen together to prepare lunch.
Meanwhile, at the Western Hills Cemetery located in the western district of Fengfeng City, the Anomaly Affairs Bureau members in charge of the cleanup and the search for the suspect, Liu Deli, frowned upon receiving reports from the various search teams. One of them muttered under their breath, “Strange, where is Liu Deli? Could it be that he was never here at all? But… how is that possible?”