Antique Shop Zero: Disfigured School Beauty Becomes a Succubus to Pay Off Debts

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Li Mingyue couldn't help but say:

"I have a better way of dealing with Forbidden Twilight."

Director Zhao looked at her and said patiently:

"Tell me about it."

Li Mingyue said:

"I suspect that [Forbidden Twilight] is a supernatural human who has lived for thousands of years."

His target was not the Xia Kingdom, but rather the forbidden objects and extraordinary humans that disrupted the Xia Kingdom's normal order.

In other words, his goal is the same as ours.

Why can't we get along with him peacefully?

If he proposes a deal with us, does that mean he's sending a friendly signal?

I believe that cooperation between the Anomaly Management Bureau and [Forbidden Twilight] is the optimal solution.

Before he could finish speaking, the head of the archives department interrupted him with a cold snort:

"In other words, he doesn't even have the status of a citizen of Xia?"

How could such a small individual expect my Bureau of Abnormal Investigations to lower itself and cooperate with him?

What if this person has ulterior motives and takes advantage of our relaxed vigilance to endanger our Bureau of Abnormal Affairs?

The elderly woman in the personnel department shook her head:

"Young lady, you are still too young."

Li Mingyue was so angry that she trembled all over.

These people clearly want those forbidden things!

Anyway, they weren't the ones fighting to the death, but once they obtained the forbidden item, these high-ranking officials had the power to control it.

No wonder Yang Shayan said that in the Bureau of Abnormalities, apart from Cao Ye, there was no one normal!

Director Zhao scanned the crowd:

"Does anyone have any other objections?"

The senior investigators wanted to raise their hands to express their opinions and to side with Li Mingyue.

However, these high-ranking officials all have powerful backgrounds and considerable influence.

The senior investigators hesitated and all looked at Cao Ye.

Only Cao Ye could stand up to these high-ranking officials.

Because Cao Ye's role in the Public Security Bureau was to coordinate all investigators.

In other words, he was the backbone of all the investigators.

Li Mingyue also turned her expectant gaze to Cao Ye.

Cao Ye chuckled and said:

"I agree with the director."

The senior investigators all quieted down.

Director Cao declared that even if it meant their deaths, they would not hesitate to do so.

Li Mingyue glared at Cao Ye, her eyes filled with disappointment and anger.

Cao Ye, looking very serious, said:

"Even if that [Forbidden Twilight] is truly a god, he should be a god who serves the Xia Kingdom!"

I refuse to believe that the Bureau of Abnormal Affairs can't handle him.

Director Zhao, please rest assured, I will fully cooperate.

Director Zhao glanced at Cao Ye in surprise:

"Well, Director Cao has made progress."

Cao Ye smiled, a flash of ruthlessness in his eyes.

Like a fox plotting some kind of scheme.

Li Mingyue lost her composure, grabbed the documents on the table, and angrily slammed them to the ground.

"Are you all fucking sick?!"

Everyone was shocked.

Is this girl crazy?

Even Cao Ye wouldn't dare to act so wildly in this situation!

Yang Shayan stared at Li Mingyue in astonishment and grabbed her arm tightly.

Why is this girl so reckless?

You have guts to disregard everything and save lives while handling a case.

But in situations like this, aren't you just making yourself uncomfortable?

Li Mingyue shook off Yang Shayan's hand and said:

"You office workers just talk, and we laborers have to risk our lives, right?"

If the sanctions fail, you can just write a self-criticism and apology and everything will be fine.

Where are the investigators?

They're really going to risk their lives for a lousy funeral in this godforsaken place!

The top executives were mortified.

Director Zhao looked at Li Mingyue meaningfully:

"It seems this young colleague has quite a personality."

Indeed, they are soldiers personally trained by Cao Ye.

Doesn't he look a bit like Director Cao?

Cao Ye glanced at Li Mingyue:

"For arguing with superiors, he/she is suspended for one month."

Director Zhao stood up, chuckled, and said:

"They do know how to protect their own."

That concludes the meeting. Meeting adjourned.

Zhang Jiawei and Yang Shayan looked at Li Mingyue with remorse.

They didn't have the courage to stand by Li Mingyue's side under those circumstances.

Cao Ye got up and walked outside:

"Li Mingyue, come to my office."

......

Deputy Director's Office.

Li Mingyue disregarded her superiors and subordinates, crossed her arms, and said:

"What? Not enough punishment? Let's get this over with."

Don't just suspend me for a month, just send me back to the police station.

This place is filthy!

Cao Ye glanced at her:

"Is this how your mother taught you to talk to your superiors?"

Li Mingyue immediately glared angrily at Cao Ye, like a wounded little animal:

"you......"

Why is he swearing? And even bringing up his mother?

Cao Ye said:

"The bureau will thoroughly investigate the background of each investigator."

Your mother is an excellent sheriff.

It is truly regrettable that he sacrificed his life while on a mission overseas, leaving no trace of his remains.

"If your mother were here and saw you in this state, what would she think?"

Li Mingyue opened her mouth, but couldn't say anything.

At first, I thought Cao Ye was cursing, the kind of cursing that's really offensive.

Cao Ye lit a cigarette and said:

Do you think you were very courageous today?

Li Mingyue gave a soft snort:

It would be better to go back to the police station and work as a clerk than to stay here.

She realized that with those high-ranking officials around, she might die at any time.

Cao Ye scoffed:

"I'm afraid of him?"

I just wanted him to be happy and energetic.

He jumped around so much that he incurred the wrath of the Forbidden Twilight.

Li Mingyue was taken aback.

She doubted that she had heard correctly.

Cao Ye stood up, took a drag of his cigarette, and said quietly:

"Don't you think those high-ranking executives talk too much?"

Li Mingyue looked somewhat horrified.

Cao Ye actually intends to use the Forbidden Twilight to eliminate the top administrative officials of the Anomaly Management Bureau!

Is this a factional dispute?

Li Mingyue frowned:

"But still, many investigators will die."

Cao Ye chuckled softly:

"On the surface, I am in charge of all the senior investigators."

In fact, Zhao Pengcheng had already gotten involved in my business long ago.

He won't use my people when dealing with [Forbidden Twilight].

Haha, because Zhao Pengcheng was afraid I would steal his credit.

In my opinion, those senior investigators under him are nothing but parasites.

Taking advantage of his status as an investigator and the protection of Zhao Pengcheng, he committed many acts that violated public security regulations.

It's good that a bunch of scoundrels were wiped out by [Forbidden Twilight]; that's exactly the situation I wanted to see.

Li Mingyue frowned and said:

"Then why are you telling me all this?"

Aren't you afraid I'll tell Zhao Pengcheng what you said?

These kinds of words are usually only said to trusted confidants, right?

Cao Ye shook his head and laughed:

"Zhao Pengcheng must know what I'm thinking, but he's gone mad. The temptation to completely control the forbidden object is just too great."

For those forbidden things, he lost his mind and was willing to risk being stabbed in the back by me, going his own way.

"Heh, being an official is no longer enough for him; he wants to be the second Seimei Misawa."

Cao Ye turned to look at Li Mingyue:

"As for why I'm telling you all this?"

Cao Ye stubbed out his cigarette and said:

"You have a good talent for criminal investigation, you are not afraid of power, and you cherish the lives of your comrades."

You may be a bit slow-witted, but you're still a rough gem. I'll personally teach you from now on.

You will be a pillar of the Bureau of Anomalies, and also my trusted confidant.

Li Mingyue looked at Cao Ye in surprise.

Cao Ye chuckled:

"You won't lose out by becoming Cao Ye's apprentice."

Li Mingyue always felt that Cao Ye had ulterior motives towards her.

According to Sister Yan, Cao Ye is the kind of guy who won't do anything without a profit.

He won't do things that are meaningless.

But what do I have that he values?

Is it really because I am a "rough gem"?

No way?

She knows her own limitations and would never adopt the template of a powerful female protagonist in a novel.

Not quite right.

"I have a task for you for the next month."

Cao Ye's sudden remark interrupted Li Mingyue's thoughts.

Li Mingyue did not pursue the matter further.

Because what Cao Ye said was also what she wanted to see.

Perhaps influenced by her mother, she valued camaraderie among her comrades-in-arms very much.

She didn't want to see any of her comrades lose their lives because of the ambitions of the higher-ups in the administration.

Li Mingyue asked:

"What do you want me to do?"

Cao Ye said:

"Didn't that person say they were willing to trade forbidden items with us?"

Find him, make a deal with him, and I'll give him anything except what's forbidden by the agency.

Li Mingyue suddenly realized.

No wonder Cao Ye wanted to suspend himself for a month.

It turns out, he wanted him to secretly do something big!

Li Mingyue stood up:

"it is good."

Cao Ye sat down again and waved his hand:

"Go."

Li Mingyue saluted and walked out of the office.

Cao Ye opened the handmade cigarette case, and there was a photograph in a hidden compartment inside.

The photo shows a woman who bears a resemblance to Li Mingyue.

Cao Ye took out a cigarette and muttered:

"Sister Nana, your daughter has just the same temper as you, she's so stubborn."

Um... don't blame me, people in our line of work have to keep their identities a secret until they die.

Even though she was already an investigator.

Cao Ye lit a cigarette, exhaled a puff of smoke, and gazed at Li Mingyue's retreating figure, saying softly:

"Still too young, haven't learned enough lessons, too inexperienced."

"It's okay, I'll definitely suffer as your apprentice."

As Cao Ye spoke, he suddenly chuckled softly:

"That's good too. At today's meeting, she received the approval of all the investigators."