Chapter 55: New Beginnings in the Field

Xiao Yu, 22, a native of Bin City, graduated at the top of his class from the police academy. He refused an offer from the Provincial Department of L Province and instead joined a local investigative unit as a trainee. On his first day on the job, he discovered the murder weapon in a major case; the next day he pieced together the entire crime; by the third day the Criminal Investigation Team had successfully apprehended the culprit… On his eighth day as an intern, he uncovered a vital clue in a mass murder case and was assigned to the Special Investigation Team to take over the case.

A middle-aged man fixed his eyes on Xiao Yu, speaking while keenly observing the subtle shifts in his expression.

Xiao Yu’s handsome face remained calm, betraying no hint of emotion.

The middle-aged man sighed. No wonder the police academy hailed him as a genius—a natural-born talent for law enforcement.

He even mused that by now, Xiao Yu must have anticipated the purpose behind his own remarks.

What a remarkable young man!

Though Xiao Yu appeared composed, his inner turmoil was anything but calm.

In his previous life, growing up amid smog and consuming preservatives, he had once fantasized about crashing headlong into a system through an accident—a wish for a transmigration of sorts.

But when he actually experienced transmigration and even gained a system…

He quickly learned that such powers were hardly a carte blanche for chaos.

In the face of a formidable and terrifying state apparatus, you are nothing more than a tiny speck of trash.

Once the state machine rolls over you, you won’t even leave a trace.

With that realization, Xiao Yu silently crossed off the ‘show off and step on others’ option in his transmigrated life.

Another lesson learned about this new world!

However… Is it really proper to declare, right in front of me, that you’ve checked my family history all the way back to my eighteenth generation?

“I’m Wang Dong,” came the response.

The middle-aged man laughed. “I’m the leader of Group Two in the National Security Special Action Team.”

And then?

Aren’t you about to ask me if I fancy joining National Security for a bit of fun?

Xiao Yu’s lips twitched, but he remained silent.

These old tricks were all too familiar from his past life.

Even in this life, he’d been caught by the head of the Criminal Investigation Sub-Team once before.

“Don’t worry,” Wang Dong reassured him with a smile.

Wang Dong continued, “Interested in helping us crack this case?”

Wait—this isn’t following the usual script… Xiao Yu was momentarily stunned, but then his eyes lit up and he nodded emphatically.

Of course he’s interested!

The system task still wasn’t complete, and there were less than five days left to meet the deadline.

If he failed to solve or even participate in solving the case within the remaining time, the system task would automatically fail!

Wang Dong asked with a smile, “Do you know why we want you on board?”

Xiao Yu replied evenly, “Because I discovered the case?”

Wang Dong pressed on, “Is that all?”

Xiao Yu almost wanted to hit him but dared not—he scoffed, “To test my abilities?”

“Hahaha!” Wang Dong burst into laughter.

What a clever young man!

But Xiao Yu’s next words abruptly halted Wang Dong’s laughter.

“I’m sorry,” he said.

Xiao Yu grinned and continued, “If I said I’m not interested in National Security, would you hit me?”

In an instant, Wang Dong’s expression darkened.

It was the first time his smile had vanished since arriving.

“What a mess, little buddy,” he remarked.

“Have you never been beaten down by society?”

“With an attitude so lacking ambition, you’re bound to get your just deserts!”

It seemed he had struck a nerve, as Xiao Yu wisely chose to remain silent afterward.

“Why?” Wang Dong asked, puzzled.

Everyone knows that people aspire to climb higher while water flows downward—aren’t you aware of that?

“My wife comes from a wealthy family,” Xiao Yu admitted, knowing he couldn’t avoid an explanation. “If I desired any lifestyle, I could have it all.”

Wang Dong fell silent, his lip twitching.

He had already done a background check on Xiao Yu; how could he possibly not know about his family?

Was Xiao Yu’s wife just ‘a bit well-off’?

If possessing over a hundred billion in assets were considered merely being a bit rich, what would we ordinary mortals amount to?

We wouldn’t even measure up to beggars—mere fillers in this world!

Wang Dong’s curiosity only deepened.

With such a wife, why did he choose to be a police officer?

“Everyone has their dreams,” Xiao Yu smiled and said.

“My dream has always been to be a policeman—solving cases and catching bad guys. It doesn’t matter where I work. Promotions and raises mean nothing to me. So why leave what I know and come to National Security?”

Wang Dong fell silent once more.

He had no retort, for Xiao Yu’s words held undeniable truth.

But then…

“Aren’t you going to say that with greater ability comes greater responsibility?”

Xiao Yu chuckled softly. “I understand that, but I’m still young and have no intention of leaving this city anytime soon. Besides… you know what they say about newlyweds—I just got married!”

Smack!

Wang Dong slapped his forehead.

Of course!

“Newlyweds,” a phrase evoking tender reluctance, sweet harmony, and inseparable bonds…

At this time, a man would want nothing more than to guard his wife around the clock.

Trying to snatch her away right now would be utterly preposterous, wouldn’t it?

Wang Dong regained his smile. “Let’s not dwell on that. Let’s focus on the case.”

“Thanks for understanding,” Xiao Yu replied, exhaling a long-held breath. His inner monologue was far more colorful than his placid exterior.

As a transmigrant, how many would ever want to attract the attention of National Security?

Others might not know, but he certainly didn’t desire it.

Living every day under the watchful eyes of a giant dragon, constantly on edge?

Impossible. Absolutely impossible in this lifetime…