Chapter 55: Liu Mufei’s Invitation! Will You Join the Investigation Bureau?
“What do you want to eat?”
Bai Xuan turned to Mare Alera, his tone light and casual.
“at! Barbecue! Lots and lots of barbecue!”
Mare Alera shot upright in her seat, eyes shining with anticipation.
“Alright, barbecue it is.”
Bai Xuan agreed, glancing at his phone to check his WeChat balance.
We should be fine for one al—unless Mare Alera’s appetite really is as bottomless as a dragon’s.
“You’re the best, human!”
With a delighted squeal, Mare Alera threw herself onto Bai Xuan’s arm, even giving it a playful nibble. Behind her, her plump dragon tail wagged in pure joy.
“Serene, do you want to co with us? Not much to do at ho anyway.”
Bai Xuan glanced over at Serene.
“…Alright.”
Serene nodded, her answer quiet but certain.
“Then let’s head out.”
“Yeah!”
“Wait—Little Mare, you need to hide your dragon traits first.”
“Huh?”
…
Across town, Bai Yu had just stepped into the Security Bureau when she spotted Li Hongyou waiting for her.
“Co with ,” Li Hongyou said. “She’s been waiting a while.”
“Alright.”
Bai Yu nodded, following her down the corridor toward one of the Bureau’s special rooms. Still, she couldn’t help but wonder: Who wants to see ?
As soon as the door opened, Bai Yu saw a familiar figure seated in the center of the room.
“Hey~ Bai Yu~”
Liu Qian waved, her smile bright and easy.
“Liu Qian?”
Bai Yu blinked in surprise. But sothing felt off. She pressed, “Didn’t you go to Baihai City? Why are you back?”
“Because I wanted to see you!”
Liu Qian’s eyes narrowed, her smile turning gentle.
…
Bai Yu fell silent for a mont before taking a seat across from her.
She watched Liu Qian closely for a while, then finally spoke. “You’re not really Liu Qian, are you?”
“Caught ?”
Liu Qian’s smile lingered, but her gaze sharpened, a hint of gravity slipping through.
Bai Yu’s expression grew complicated. She lowered her voice: “Last ti… that was you too, wasn’t it?”
“That’s right.”
Liu Qian nodded without hesitation. “The real Liu Qian is still at the Baihai City Investigation Bureau, handling dical work. If you’d like to see her, I can arrange it.”
“No need.”
Bai Yu shook her head, then t the woman’s eyes directly. “So, why did you co to see ?”
“Are you interested in joining the Investigation Bureau?”
As she spoke, Liu Qian produced a file seemingly out of thin air. “Baihai City can offer you the best benefits—and I have high hopes for you.”
…
Bai Yu stared at the employnt papers, montarily lost in thought.
She’d considered joining the Investigation Bureau before, but after discussing it with Bai Xuan, that urge had faded.
She never expected soone from the Bureau would co to invite her personally.
And not just anyone—from the Baihai City Investigation Bureau, no less.
Seeing Bai Yu’s hesitation, Liu Qian pressed on, “I can also guarantee your younger brother a stable, safe job after he graduates.”
“Plus, you’ll never work more than five days a week. Even if you have to do overti, you’ll get compensatory days off and double pay.”
“And on top of that, Baihai City’s Investigators have the highest salaries in all of Huaguo—and the lowest casualty rate. We’re far more professional than the Ninghang City Investigation Bureau.”
Those words stirred sothing in Bai Yu’s heart once more.
She looked up at “Liu Qian,” suspicion flickering in her eyes. “Who are you, really? There’s no way a regular Investigator could promise all that.”
“? Heh~”
Liu Qian’s smile deepened. In the blink of an eye, her appearance began to shift—her figure becoming fuller and more alluring, long wine-red curls cascading over her shoulders with a sultry flair.
“Allow to reintroduce myself: I’m Liu Mufei, Deputy Director of the Baihai City Investigation Bureau.”
“You should know , right? After all, my niece and you are pretty close.”
“Liu Mufei!?”
Bai Yu stared at the stunning woman before her, utterly stunned.
She never imagined the one impersonating Liu Qian was actually her own aunt—Liu Mufei!
“So, what do you say~”
Liu Mufei crossed her legs, her long skirt drawing graceful lines as she smiled, amusent gleaming in her eyes. “With terms like these, how could you possibly refuse?”
“This… is certainly tempting.”
Bai Yu fell silent, deep in thought.
She knew for certain: the Ninghang City Investigation Bureau could never offer her a deal like this.
But if she accepted, it ant leaving here—moving to Baihai City.
What about Bai Xuan? Should she take him with her?
But he only had three months until graduation. Would transferring schools even be possible…?
“I want to talk it over with my brother first,” Bai Yu finally said.
“A decision like this—you’re right, it should be discussed with family.”
Liu Mufei ran her fingers through her hair, her smile gentle. “I’ll wait for your answer. Once you’ve decided, just co find . I’ll be in Baihai City for the next few days.”
“Alright.”
Bai Yu nodded, then stood and walked toward the door.
As soon as she stepped out, Li Hongyou couldn’t help but ask Liu Mufei, “You’re really just going to poach people in Ninghang City like this? Aren’t you worried the Director’s going to explode?”
“What, is that so strange?”
Liu Mufei pulled a lollipop from her pocket, teasing the wrapper with her tongue before flashing a sly grin. “Weren’t you soone I ‘poached’ from Yanjing, too?”
“…”
Li Hongyou froze, then fell silent.
Now that she thought about it, it was true—she’d only ended up at the Baihai City Investigation Bureau because Liu Mufei had used the sa tricks to lure her in.
No matter how “special” her background was, in the end, she still had to play by this woman’s rules!
…Damn it, she’s infuriating!
“Oh, right.”
Liu Mufei spoke up again, smiling. “One more thing.”
“What now?”
Li Hongyou narrowed her eyes, patience thinning.
In that instant, Liu Mufei’s form shifted—until she stood there as Li Hongyou’s perfect double.
Then, with a flick of her finger, the coffee cup on the table floated smoothly into her hand, guided by telekinesis.
She smiled, eyes glinting. “Your Anomalous Ability… is really quite useful~”
“You—!”
…
anwhile, Bai Xuan led Serene and the others into a barbecue restaurant.
It was just past ten in the morning, and the place was nearly empty.
“Human, these clothes are so uncomfortable!”
No sooner had they sat down than Mare Alera began to complain.
She wore a cute black T-shirt, a denim mini-skirt, black-and-white striped stockings, and a pair of round-toed black shoes.
With her fiery red hair, she looked just like a spunky manga heroine co to life.
Except… her “snow buns” didn’t quite match her petite fra.
(Translator’s note: “snow buns” is a playful euphemism for her bust.)
That, more than anything, was what made Mare feel so uncomfortable.
“Honestly, it’s a miracle you fit at all.”
Bai Xuan tried to reassure her, handing over the nu. “So, what do you want?”
“This one, this one, and this one! Ten orders of each!”
Bai Xuan: “…?”
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