"Advisor Yang!"
The police car had just co to a stop when Tan Zheng waved and called out to Yang Qi through the window.
At the sa ti, i Ying had already gotten out of the sightseeing buggy. She stood there and explained with a warm smile.
"Xiao Yang, Captain Tan said he wanted to co personally to thank you for your help last ti."
As she spoke, her gaze swept over the police car, and she sighed inwardly.
’Last ti it was the criminal investigation captain from the Hongshu Branch, and this ti it’s soone from the Lvliu Branch. If this keeps up, is the municipal criminal investigation detachnt commander going to have to pay a visit in person too?’
’This Xiao Yang’s "Advisor" title is carrying more and more weight.’
"Captain Tan, why did you co in person?"
Yang Qi walked up to greet them, then nodded to Officer Chen, who was getting out of the other side of the car, and another unfamiliar young male officer.
"Please, co in, co in. Have a seat inside."
Tan Zheng got out of the car with a smile. He looked around at Yang Qi’s small, bed-and-breakfast-style villa built against the mountain and praised, "Advisor Yang, this place of yours is quite unique. The environnt is so peaceful and secluded, like a paradise hidden from the world."
"It’s all thanks to my superiors taking care of , a company benefit," Yang Qi replied with a smile, stepping aside to lead the way.
"WOOF!"
A brown-and-yellow figure rounded the corner of the backyard wall. It was Bai Wan, who had heard the commotion.
When it saw Tan Zheng and Officer Chen, it barked once and gave its tail a friendly wag.
"Bai Wan!"
Tan Zheng’s eyes lit up when he saw the yellow dog. As he walked toward the house, he said to Yang Qi, "Advisor Yang, I ca today specifically to thank Bai Wan."
As he spoke, he took a certificate with a dark blue, gold-embossed cover from a file folder held by Officer Chen behind him and solemnly handed it to Yang Qi.
"After discussion and decision by our branch’s party committee, and with approval from higher authorities, we are officially bestowing the title of ’Honorary Police Dog’ upon the ritorious animal, the Chinese Rural Dog ’Bai Wan’!"
"Here is the certificate."
Yang Qi quickly accepted it with both hands. On the certificate’s cover, the words "Honorary Police Dog" were solemn and conspicuous.
Imdiately after, Tan Zheng took out a small, exquisite, silver commorative police badge and an envelope filled with cash from the file folder and handed them over as well.
"This is a commorative badge, and there’s also a ten-thousand-yuan bonus. It’s a small token of appreciation from our branch, as well as a tangible reward for Bai Wan’s heroic performance."
"The money isn’t much; it’s mainly about the honor."
’It’s here!’
Yang Qi had been expecting this. As he accepted the certificate, badge, and bonus, his face naturally filled with joy and gratitude.
[Congratulations! The Spirit Beast "Fiery Fla Demon Dog" under the Host’s control has received a confernt from the Immortal Dynasty Office, bestowing it with great fortune! When the Host cultivates, you will receive a certain amount of fortune feedback, gaining additional assistance when seeking enlightennt or breaking through realms!]
’Just as I thought!’
Just like when Xiaojiu received the "Honorary Police Cat" title, Bai Wan had also been "bestowed with great fortune."
Moreover, this feedback directly affected his cultivation, benefiting him in both seeking enlightennt and breaking through realms!
This was far more exciting to Yang Qi than a simple reward of Magical Artifacts or pills.
Suppressing the excitent in his heart, Yang Qi’s smile grew wider as he offered his sincere thanks.
"Thank you, Captain Tan! Thank you to the branch leaders for their recognition!"
"For Bai Wan to go from being a stray dog to earning the title of ’Honorary Police Dog’ is the greatest affirmation of its recent period of diligent ’training’ and hard work!"
"WOOF~!"
Bai Wan, who was sitting obediently to the side, seed to understand it was being praised. It let out a tily bark, its posture upright and its gaze steady.
"ow ow?"
Attracted by the commotion, Overlord sauntered out. It curiously sized up the unfamiliar Tan Zheng and the others, then rubbed against Yang Qi’s leg and let out a quiet call.
[Two-legged Beast, what are these people doing?]
[Are they here to bring yummy food?]
"..."
Yang Qi ignored it, instead subtly shooting a look at Xiaojiu, who was sitting in the corner, and flicking his eyes toward Overlord.
Xiaojiu’s turquoise eyes shifted slightly, instantly understanding. It walked gracefully toward Overlord and let out a low "ow," its tone solemn.
[Follow to the backyard.]
Although Overlord was curious, it didn’t dare disobey the "boss’s" command and imdiately scampered after Xiaojiu to the backyard.
"Is that Xiaojiu?"
Tan Zheng’s gaze followed the two departing cats, his eyes filled with admiration, especially for the completely jet-black Xiaojiu.
"We’ve all heard about the ’Honorary Police Cat’ from the Hongshu Branch throughout the city’s entire police system, but not many have seen it in person. I finally got to see it today. It’s truly magnificent."
He turned to Yang Qi and gave him a sincere thumbs-up.
"Advisor Yang, a cat and a dog, and you’ve trained them both to wear the ’police cap.’ Incredible!"
Officer Chen and the young male officer also nodded in agreent, their faces full of admiration.
"I’ve seen plenty of police dogs, but this is the first ti I’ve ever seen a police cat."
"It’s not just your first ti seeing one, Xiaofang, it’s mine too. Who would’ve thought a cat could solve cris?"
"Haha..."
The n laughed.
"Xiao Yang’s training abilities are truly excellent. He even trained the Gray Wolves in our park to line up obediently for blood draws," i Ying said with a proud smile, sharing in the glory.
"Really?"
Hearing this, the male officer gave Yang Qi a thumbs-up.
"Director i is exaggerating. Bai Wan and Xiaojiu were able to wear the ’police cap’ because they earned it themselves."
Yang Qi waved his hand humbly.
He led them to seats in the living room, took out so disposable cups, picked up a kettle, and quickly poured water for them.
"Captain Tan, Officer Chen, Officer Fang, Director i, my place is simple and I don’t have much to offer. Please have a cup of plain tea to quench your thirst."
’Spirit Tea’s effects are good and imdiate, but giving it to ordinary people would be too much trouble to explain later.’
"Plain tea is perfect. I was getting a little thirsty."
Tan Zheng graciously picked up his cup and took a sip. Then he set it down, his expression turning slightly more formal. "Advisor Yang, I heard Captain Sun from Hongshu ntion that you were interested in adopting a retired police dog, is that right?"
"That’s right."
Yang Qi nodded, his heart skipping a beat. "Are there police dogs retiring?"
He had ntioned wanting to adopt a police dog to Sun Zhenghong last ti, but he hadn’t heard anything back since.
Yang Qi had almost given up hope.
"That’s correct."
Tan Zheng smiled. "There are two police dogs at the base. They’ve reached retirent age, and their physical condition makes them suitable for retiring into a family ho."
"Since you’re willing, Advisor Yang, and your status perfectly ets the adoption requirents, I kept an eye out for you. Tomorrow around 10 AM, you can go directly to the municipal Police Dog Base to handle the adoption procedures and bring one ho."
He paused, as if rembering sothing, and added in a casual tone, "Or, if you think it’s a good fit, it’s fine to adopt both of them. They were teammates from the sa unit anyway, so they’re used to living together."
’Hmm?’
Tan Zheng’s tone was casual, but Yang Qi keenly sensed a hidden aning in his last sentence.
’Two retired police dogs would normally be placed with different, suitable adoptive families to avoid placing too great a burden on the new ho.’
Tan Zheng’s suggestion that "it’s fine to adopt both" sounded a little...
’...too proactive and generous!’
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