“What? You want to help the Director solve the case quickly? Xiao Qi, are you serious?”
Hearing that Yan Qi’s reason for asking was to help Bai Yuling solve her case as soon as possible, Shen An’an was stunned for a moment before asking her in a tone of disbelief.
Hearing this and knowing she was doubting her capabilities, Yan Qi puffed out her less-than-voluptuous chest and replied to Shen An’an with great confidence:
“Of course I’m serious. What, does Sister An’an think I’m not capable of helping Auntie Bai investigate the case?”
Hearing Yan Qi’s question, Shen An’an instinctively wanted to say ‘yes,’ but worried that might make Yan Qi angry, she quickly chose a more tactful approach:
“It’s not that I think you’re incapable, Xiao Qi. I just think you’re still too young. It’s not quite time for you to be involved in these kinds of things yet.”
“Not time yet? Sister An’an, haven’t you heard the saying?”
“What saying? What is it?”
Hearing Yan Qi’s mysteriously posed question, Shen An’an, who didn’t catch on immediately, asked her.
To this, Yan Qi replied with utmost confidence:
“Of course, it’s ‘Heroes come from the young.'”
After hearing Yan Qi’s answer, a look of understanding dawned on Shen An’an’s face. But looking at Yan Qi’s thin, small frame, she still couldn’t help expressing her concern:
“So that’s the saying you meant. But still, I think—”
“No ‘buts,’ Sister An’an! My mind is made up. Tell me the details of the case Auntie Bai is working on right now. Otherwise, even if Auntie Bai returns now, I won’t call my mother over to sign the contract with your Bureau.”
Hearing Yan Qi unexpectedly use the contract signing as leverage against her, and knowing full well that Yan Qi possessed the strength of a three-star super, Shen An’an was naturally reluctant to lose this ‘powerhouse.’ So, she could only relent with a sigh:
“Alright, since you’re so determined to know the details of the case our Director is investigating, I’ll tell you…”
As Shen An’an described the situation, Yan Qi, who had been listening intently, soon learned the details of the case Bai Yuling was currently handling.
“…And that’s the gist of the case. So, Xiao Qi, after hearing all that, do you still think you can help the Director solve it?”
After finishing the explanation, her mouth feeling a bit dry, Shen An’an didn’t rush to get water but instead looked at Yan Qi and inquired.
Having learned the full details of the case, Yan Qi lowered her head in thought for a moment before looking up at Shen An’an and replying with great assurance:
“I think I should be able to help Auntie Bai investigate the case and find the culprit who poisoned the prisoner in the Bureau’s dungeon.”
“Xiao Qi, where exactly is this confidence coming from?”
Hearing Yan Qi’s words, Shen An’an couldn’t help showing a surprised expression before asking her this.
“Why, from my connections, of course.”
“Connections?”
“Alright, enough of this idle talk. Sister An’an, can you take me to where Auntie Bai is right now?”
Not giving Shen An’an time to ponder her previous answer, and not wanting to stay idle at the Bureau, Yan Qi was eager to help Bai Yiling solve the case and find the real culprit quickly, so the Director could return and sign her temporary contract. Thus, she hurriedly urged Shen An’an.
Hearing this, and not having fully processed Yan Qi’s earlier statement, Shen An’an stopped dwelling on it. Looking at Yan Qi, she replied:
“I can take you to the Director right now.”
“Then I’ll trouble you, Sister An’an. If I get the chance in the future, I’ll definitely treat you to a big meal.”
Hearing Yan Qi offer to treat her to a feast, Shen An’an couldn’t help but chuckle. Then she said to Yan Qi:
“A big meal isn’t necessary. If you’d just let me hug you every day, I’d be perfectly happy.”
“Hug me every day? I’m afraid that won’t do, Sister An’an.”
Hearing Shen An’an’s request, and although she knew Shen An’an was a beautiful woman, Yan Qi didn’t like being treated like a doll. Without much thought, she refused firmly in a very decisive tone.
Hearing this, a slightly disappointed look appeared on Shen An’an’s face, but she still pressed on somewhat unwillingly:
“Really, you can’t? Xiao Qi?”
“Really, you can’t, Sister An’an. I don’t like people treating me like a doll or something.”
“Alright, since you put it that way, I won’t insist.”
“Sister An’an, have you forgotten what you just promised me?”
Hearing Shen An’an’s words and remembering what she had agreed to earlier, Yan Qi quickly reminded her.
Hearing this, Shen An’an snapped out of her disappointment and immediately replied to Yan Qi:
“How could I possibly forget what I just promised you, Xiao Qi? But before I take you to the Director, I need to report this to her first. Without her approval, you can’t participate in the investigation.”
“Mm, I understand.”
After speaking, Shen An’an once again took out her phone and called Bai Yuling, who was currently conducting an investigation at a restaurant elsewhere in Fengcheng City.
After the call connected, before Bai Yuling on the other end could ask why she was calling again so soon, Shen An’an quickly reported everything related to Yan Qi.
After listening to Shen An’an’s second phone report of the day, Bai Yuling, who had already preliminarily identified a poisoning suspect, couldn’t help showing a surprised expression.
However, this surprise didn’t linger on her face for long. She quickly suppressed her temporarily unhelpful expression.
After carefully considering Shen An’an’s report and reaching a conclusion, Bai Yuling replied to Shen An’an over the phone:
“Since Xiao Qi is so eager to come, let her. It’s not like she has anything else to do lately anyway.”
“Understood, Director. I’ll hang up now then.”
Having reported the matter and received permission, Shen An’an quickly ended the call. She then looked at Yan Qi and said:
“Congratulations, Xiao Qi. The Director has agreed to let you join her team and assist in investigating the case she’s handling—the one I just told you about.”