NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 18 - Happy to Become Official
Chapter 18: Happy to Become Official
Night, 8:15 PM.
Xiao Yu walked into the Criminal Investigation Team’s interrogation room, frowning when he saw a middle-aged man handcuffed to the interrogation chair.
Liu Shu, male, 37 years old, owner of XX factory… prime suspect!
Capturing him was easy, without any resistance.
The man didn’t resist at all, nor did he attempt to flee.
It was as if he already knew the police would come to arrest him.
“You wanted to see me?”
Xiao Yu stood in front of Liu Shu, speaking coldly.
“Yes.”
Liu Shu remained calm, curiously sizing up Xiao Yu, “Trainee… officer?”
“You know police ranks?” Xiao Yu asked indifferently.
“Yeah.”
Liu Shu nodded, “I attended police school once, but for some reasons, I didn’t become a cop. Maybe, even fate knew someone like me doesn’t deserve to be a cop!”
I see!
No wonder his counter-investigation skills seemed familiar… Xiao Yu squinted his eyes, “Why didn’t you run?”
“Couldn’t escape.”
Liu Shu smiled and shook his head, “When my plan was uncovered, I knew I was doomed. I just didn’t expect the one who’d catch me to be so young.”
“Still sane, not completely mad.” Xiao Yu nodded.
What is he talking about?
“I tried.”
Liu Shu smiled bitterly, giving an answer, “After all, she’s my wife whom I’ve shared a bed with for years. I couldn’t do it!”
Xiao Yu’s expression turned complex as he pulled out a pack of cigarettes.
In his previous life, he was a heavy smoker.
In this life, he hadn’t smoked a single cigarette.
Xiao Yu opened the pack, took one for himself and placed another in Liu Shu’s mouth, lighting them both.
“Thanks.”
Liu Shu took a puff and nodded.
Squinting his eyes, he savored the taste of tobacco.
“Cough, cough!” Xiao Yu choked.
His body in this life couldn’t handle the smoke, but he slowly adjusted, finding the familiar feeling from his previous life.
He dared not inhale too quickly, fearing dizziness…
“Was it worth it?” Xiao Yu asked.
“Unresolvable!”
Liu Shu exhaled smoke, “I’m a man, after all.”
“You probably won’t regret it, will you?”
Xiao Yu looked into Liu Shu’s eyes, “Do you understand the consequences?”
“Yeah.” Liu Shu nodded, smiling.
“I will help you ensure your personal property goes to your parents and child.”
Xiao Yu’s expression remained indifferent, “Your wife probably won’t get anything.”
A woman who cheats and still wants her husband’s property?
Dream on!
“Thanks.” Liu Shu’s eyes lit up.
“You didn’t run, it’s what you deserve.” Xiao Yu shook his head.
He knew very well that if Liu Shu wanted to escape, catching him in a short time would be tough.
Without closing the case, Xiao Yu couldn’t complete his task.
Even if the case was solved later, it wouldn’t matter…
“Anything else you want to say?”
As a cop, Xiao Yu would never sympathize with criminals.
Regardless of the reasons, they aren’t excuses for committing crimes.
No matter who it is, including himself.
If you commit a crime, you must be punished.
Otherwise, why be a cop?
“Nothing else.”
Liu Shu stubbed out the cigarette, “My only regret is letting down my child and parents.”
Xiao Yu turned and left…
Walking out of the interrogation room.
He saw the police in the hall, all beaming with joy.
The gloom in his heart dissipated, and Xiao Yu smiled.
The team leader approached, smiling broadly and heavily patting Xiao Yu’s shoulder.
“I’ve submitted a report for you.”
Zhao Changsheng laughed, “Exceptional performance and outstanding contribution, you’ll be promoted to official status. Within a week, your official position will be approved. As for whether you’ll get a third-class merit award, that depends on the higher-ups. But you’ll at least get an internal honor medal. How does that sound?”
Your method of rewarding subordinates isn’t very sophisticated… Xiao Yu thought, smiling wryly.
It wasn’t hard to see that the team leader was an honest man, straightforward.
Working under such a person would be comfortable, no need for tricks.
The three deputy leaders, the instructor, and future colleagues all offered their congratulations.
The other four trainee officers had smiles that resembled wry ones.
Not being envious or jealous would be a lie.
They all came to intern together, why is he so awesome?
Oh, he solved a case, a murder case no less, so it’s fine…
With the case solved, the follow-up work didn’t require much of Xiao Yu’s involvement.
The rewards from above would come after the case was officially closed.
But the Criminal Investigation Team still gave Xiao Yu a reward.
Three days off!
Xiao Yu felt a bit excited.
No one knew better than him how rare vacations were for cops.
A job where you could be woken up by a phone call in the middle of the night to report for duty.
Forget leaving early, overtime could kill you.
Staying up all night investigating cases was basic.
And you still want a vacation?
Wake up, dreaming like that isn’t right!
***
【Ding, congratulations to the host for solving the warehouse murder case!】
【Reward, skill: Falcon’s Eye!】
Just as Xiao Yu walked out of the Criminal Investigation Team’s gate, he halted.
His eyes instantly changed, as if they were glimmering.
A flash…
Xiao Yu noticed his vision had changed.
The world within his sight was different.
He could see farther, notice more details in his visual field.
Even moving objects seemed slower to him.
Xiao Yu finally understood the difference between the system-given abilities and skills.
Abilities directly affect the body.
Skills can be turned on and off at will.
With a blink, ‘Falcon’s Eye’ deactivated.
Xiao Yu smiled happily.
The clouds parted, revealing the moon’s bright glow.
Accompanied by the moonlight, he walked home…