Solving the case: Combining the police dog's olfactory genes at the beginning

"It's nothing, I'm just a little tired."

Yuan Bingyan tilted her head and looked him over.

"Is it because of Team Leader Luo?"

"how come!"

Chen Yifan's voice suddenly rose, then quickly fell back down.

"Luo Fei is indeed very outstanding, I admire him."

Yuan Bingyan smiled.

"That's good. By the way, Team Leader Luo will officially take office tomorrow. I heard the Special Operations Team is going to be renamed the 'Special Case Investigation Team,' or 'Special Case Team' for short. What a cool name, right?"

Chen Yifan felt as if something had stabbed him hard in the chest.

He forced a smile despite his discomfort.

"Yeah, that's cool."

Watching Yuan Bingyan's cheerful departure, Chen Yifan slammed his fist against the wall.

The pain in my knuckles was nothing compared to the bitterness in my heart.

He knew that from tomorrow onwards, he would live forever in Luo Fei's shadow.

The following morning, the 18th Bureau of the State Security Bureau held a brief awarding ceremony.

When Luo Fei appeared before everyone in his brand-new white police superintendent uniform, the entire hall fell silent.

"Third-level police superintendent."

Chen Yifan stared at the olive branch on Luo Fei's shoulder, feeling a tightness in his throat.

He's only in his early thirties! This speed of promotion is simply unheard of!

Yuan Bingyan stood in the front row, her eyes shining brightly.

She whispered to her colleague next to her.

"Team Leader Luo looks really good in his white uniform."

These words pierced Chen Yifan's ears like a knife.

He lowered his head, pretending to adjust his cuffs to hide his distorted expression.

After the ceremony, Luo Fei convened a meeting with all members of the special case team.

"I have decided to set up the special task force's office at the Jiangcheng State Security Bureau."

Luo Fei's words stunned everyone.

"At the same time, I will also serve as the deputy captain of the Jiangcheng Criminal Investigation Team."

Chen Yifan suddenly looked up.

"Why Jiangcheng? The conditions there are far worse than at headquarters."

Luo Fei glanced at him and said calmly.

"I have unfinished cases there, and..."

He paused.

"They need us more there."

Yuan Bingyan immediately raised her hand.

"I request a transfer to Jiangcheng!"

Chen Yifan stared at her, his eyes wide with disbelief.

Yuan Bingyan responded with a firm look.

"I want to learn from Team Leader Luo."

Luo Fei nodded.

"Okay, Bingyan, come with me. The rest of you can volunteer. The list will be finalized within a week."

After the meeting, Chen Yifan stopped Yuan Bingyan in the corridor.

"Are you crazy? Going to a small place like Jiangcheng would be a career disaster!"

Yuan Bingyan frowned.

"Yifan, what's wrong with you today? I think this is a good opportunity. Team Leader Luo is so capable, you can learn a lot from him."

"You idolize him that much?"

Chen Yifan's voice was filled with suppressed anger.

Yuan Bingyan gave him a strange look.

"Of course, didn't you stay because you admired him?"

Chen Yifan was speechless.

He can't exactly say that he stayed only for her, can he?
“I’m also applying to go to Jiangcheng.”

Finally, Chen Yifan gritted his teeth and said.

Yuan Bingyan's eyes lit up.

"Really? That's great! We can work together again!"

Seeing her happy expression, Chen Yifan felt a mix of emotions.

He knew how foolish his decision was, but he preferred self-exile to watching Yuan Bingyan and Luo Fei alone together.

Three days later, the Jiangcheng office of the special task force was officially inaugurated.

Luo Fei stood at the door, watching the staff hang up the bronze plaque that read "Special Case Investigation Team," and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

"Team Leader Luo, no, now you should call me Inspector Luo."

Yuan Bingyan walked over and handed him a cup of coffee.

"Try it, I learned it specially."

Luo Fei took the coffee and took a sip.

"Yes, thank you."

Yuan Bingyan blushed.

"As long as you like it."

This scene was witnessed by Chen Yifan, who had just entered the room.

He clenched his fists before stepping forward.

"Team Leader Luo, where is my workstation assigned?"

Luo Fei pointed to the seat by the window.

"It's well-lit there, take it."

Chen Yifan was stunned for a moment, not expecting Luo Fei to take such good care of him.

But on second thought, this is nothing more than the victors giving charity to the losers.

"Thank you."

He gave a curt thank you and turned to walk back to his seat.

In the following days, the special task force began to take on some difficult cases.

Luo Fei's working methods opened everyone's eyes. He could always find key evidence from the smallest clues, and his speed in solving cases was astonishing.

"Team Leader Luo, how did you figure out that the murderer would return to the scene?"

During a case analysis meeting, Yuan Bingyan asked admiringly.

Luo Fei smiled.

"Criminal psychology. Most murderers have an urge to return to the crime scene, especially first-time offenders."

Chen Yifan sat in the corner, silently taking notes.

Although he was unwilling to admit it, Luo Fei did indeed have extraordinary abilities.

What pained him even more was that Yuan Bingyan's eyes would light up dramatically every time Luo Fei explained the case.

Meanwhile, Luo Fei's other identity in Jiangcheng—deputy captain of the criminal investigation team—also kept him very busy.

That evening, he had just returned to his apartment when he received a call from Chen Xuanran.

"Luo Fei!" Chen Xuanran's cheerful voice came from the other end of the phone.

"I made your favorite braised pork ribs, would you like to come over for dinner?"

Luo Fei glanced at his watch; it was already 8 p.m.

"Okay, I'll be there soon."

Half an hour later, Luo Fei sat at Chen Xuanran's dining table, enjoying a rare moment of relaxation.

"I heard you got promoted? The white-clad police inspector?"

Chen Xuanran picked up a piece of pork rib for him.

"The entire police force in Jiangcheng is talking about this."

Luo Fei nodded.

"Yes, but the job duties are similar."

Chen Xuanran hesitated for a moment.

"Isn't there a policewoman named Yuan Bingyan in the Special Case Unit?"

Luo Fei looked up at her.

"how do you know?"

"I heard it from a colleague."

Chen Xuanran lowered his head and ate his rice.

"I heard she's very beautiful and a top student."

Luo Fei smiled.

"He is quite outstanding, with a strong ability to solve cases."

Chen Xuanran paused for a moment.

"Oh"

Noticing her unusual behavior, Luo Fei put down his chopsticks.

"what happened?"

"nothing."

Chen Xuanran forced a smile.

"Well... I have tomorrow off. Can I visit your special task force? I'd like to see where you work."

Luo Fei had no suspicions.

"of course can."

The next morning, Chen Xuanran dressed up carefully and arrived at the Jiangcheng branch of the National Security Bureau, located deep in the Nanshan Mountains.

Chen Xuanran parked the car steadily in the parking lot inside the National Security Bureau compound. As he opened the car door, he saw a man in a dark blue uniform walking out of the building across the street.

The man was tall and slender, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, and looked refined and gentle; it was Chen Yifan. He had been looking down at the documents in his hand, but when he glanced up, he inadvertently caught sight of Chen Xuanran, and he couldn't help but be slightly taken aback.

Chen Xuanran was dressed in a simple black police uniform today, which made her skin appear even whiter. Her long hair was tied in a ponytail, revealing her clear facial features and bright, clear eyes. Even without makeup, her appearance was still outstanding and unforgettable.

Chen Yifan unconsciously stopped in his tracks. He had never seen her at the bureau before and subconsciously assumed she was a new colleague, so he took the initiative to go up and strike up a conversation.

"Hello, I'm Chen Yifan from the Special Case Team. Are you a new colleague here to report for duty?"

Chen Xuanran paused slightly, then shook his head. "No, I'm from the Jiangcheng Criminal Investigation Detachment. I'm here to discuss a case with Officer Luo Fei."

Her voice was clear and melodious, and Chen Yifan's heart stirred. Only then did he notice the police ID hanging on her chest, which was indeed the insignia of the Criminal Investigation Division.

"I see, sorry for the misunderstanding." Chen Yifan smiled somewhat embarrassedly, but his gaze couldn't leave her face. "I am Chen Yifan, from the Special Case Team of the National Security Bureau."

"Chen Xuanran," she introduced herself briefly, glancing at the time, "Excuse me, is Officer Luo Fei's office in this building?"

“Yes, I’m going back too, let’s go together.” Chen Yifan offered, his heart beating faster involuntarily.

Chen Xuanran nodded: "Then I'll trouble you."

On the way to the main building, Chen Yifan couldn't help but secretly glance at Chen Xuanran beside him.

Her steps were steady, her posture upright, exuding the capable air unique to professional women, yet without appearing overly rigid. Sunlight shone on her face, outlining soft yet clear profile lines, leaving Chen Yifan somewhat mesmerized.

"Is Officer Chen a local of Jiangcheng?" Chen Yifan asked, trying to break the silence.

“Yes, I’m a native,” Chen Xuanran replied, then asked in return, “Judging from your accent, Officer Chen, you’re not a local?”

"I'm from Shanghai," Chen Yifan smiled. "I was just transferred to Jiangcheng last year."

Why did you choose to work in Jiangcheng? Isn't Shanghai a better place for development?

"It was arranged by higher-ups, but I personally really like Jiangcheng," Chen Yifan said sincerely. "The environment here is good, the pace of life is moderate, and it's much quieter than Shanghai."

Chen Xuanran nodded slightly: "Indeed, Jiangcheng is a good place to live."

As they talked, the two entered the building and arrived at the elevator. Chen Yifan pressed the button and, while waiting for the elevator, mustered up his courage and said, "Officer Chen, since we're both in the public security system, could we add each other on WeChat? We might need to work together in the future."

After a moment's thought, Chen Xuanran nodded generously: "Okay."

The two took out their phones and added each other as WeChat friends. Just then, the elevator arrived, and they stepped inside together.

"Does Officer Luo Fei work on the third floor?" Chen Xuanran asked.

"Yes, I'm on the third floor. I'll take you there." Chen Yifan watched the elevator numbers change, and inexplicably hoped that the elevator would slow down.

Upon reaching the third floor, the elevator doors opened. Chen Yifan stepped out first, pointing to the opposite side of the corridor: "Officer Luo's office is over there, the one by the window."

"Thank you," Chen Xuanran said with a smile, preparing to leave.

“Um…” Chen Yifan suddenly called out to her, “I’m also from the Special Case Team. If you need any help, you can contact me anytime.”

Chen Xuanran turned around and glanced at him, then nodded: "Okay, thank you, Officer Chen."

Watching her retreating figure as she walked towards Luo Fei's office, Chen Yifan stood rooted to the spot for a long time. He felt his heart pounding, his face flushed, and his mind was filled with Chen Xuanran's image and voice.

This unprecedented feeling made him realize that he might have fallen in love at first sight with the policewoman he was meeting for the first time.

Just then, he suddenly thought of Yuan Bingyan. He had harbored feelings for her for some time now, even considering pursuing her. But at this moment, those vague feelings paled in comparison to the intense flutter of his heart he had felt just moments before.

Chen Yifan took a deep breath and made up his mind: he would give up his fantasies about Yuan Bingyan and wholeheartedly pursue Chen Xuanran.

With this determination, he headed towards the special case team's office. As soon as he entered, he encountered Yuan Bingyan, who was getting up from her seat.

Yuan Bingyan had originally planned to talk to Chen Yifan. She had long noticed Chen Yifan's special attention towards her and understood his feelings, but she did not have any thoughts about Chen Yifan that went beyond colleague relations, so she wanted to find an opportunity to clearly reject him to avoid misunderstandings.

“Yifan, I was just looking for you…” Yuan Bingyan hadn’t finished speaking when she noticed that Chen Yifan’s expression was different from usual, with a look on his face that she had never seen before.

“Bingyan, I was just about to tell you that too.” Chen Yifan interrupted her. “I know what you want to say, but you don’t need to. I’ve figured it out. I misunderstood my feelings before. I won’t have any improper thoughts about you anymore, so please don’t worry.”

Yuan Bingyan looked at him in surprise: "How could you..."

"Because I met someone I truly like." A happy smile appeared on Chen Yifan's face. "Just now, I fell in love with someone at first sight."

Yuan Bingyan was even more surprised: "Love at first sight? When did that happen? And who was it?"

"It's the policewoman I just met downstairs, named Chen Xuanran, from the Criminal Investigation Division."

“She came to see Officer Luo Fei, we chatted for a while and even added each other on WeChat. I’ve never felt anything like this before, it was like being electrocuted.”

Seeing Chen Yifan's unusually excited expression, Yuan Bingyan breathed a sigh of relief. She had been worried that a direct refusal would damage their colleague relationship, but things had taken such a turn for the better.

"This is really unexpected," Yuan Bingyan said with a smile. "But love at first sight is very rare. Since we've encountered it, we should cherish it."

Chen Yifan nodded vigorously: "I will! I've decided to pursue her and give it my all."

"If you need any help, just ask," Yuan Bingyan said sincerely. "As a colleague and friend, I will support you."

"Thank you!" Chen Yifan looked at Yuan Bingyan gratefully, then fell into reverie about Chen Xuanran, "I wonder how her talks with Luo Fei are going..."

Chen Xuanran stood in Luo Fei's office, her gaze sweeping across the entire space, as if searching for something. She walked to the desk, leaned down slightly, and gently sniffed the surface.

Looking at her series of actions, Luo Fei asked in confusion, "Officer Chen, what are you doing?"

Chen Xuanran straightened up, his expression natural: "Check if your desk smells like a woman."

Luo Fei was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled: "What are you doing?"

"Just browsing." Chen Xuanran casually walked to the bookshelf, flipped through a few case files, and then went to the window to look at the view outside. "Where does Yuan Bingyan work?"

Luo Fei pointed to the opposite side: "That's the general office at the end of the corridor."

Chen Xuanran raised an eyebrow and looked at Luo Fei: "Do you two usually have a lot of contact?"

"We're just ordinary colleagues," Luo Fei answered frankly. "Sometimes we need to cooperate at work."

Chen Xuanran nodded, seemingly satisfied with the answer. She walked up to Luo Fei and suddenly made a request: "Take me to your special case team's office and introduce me to your colleagues." (End of Chapter)