Magical Girl Fan Bingbing

What was supposed to be a cozy dinner turned into a somewhat awkward situation because of this conversation.

Seeing her daughter engrossed in eating, Jiang Ran finally softened.

"It's not that I don't support you becoming a magical girl, but I don't want you to put yourself in danger."

Jiang Li didn't look up, her chopsticks poking at the rice in her bowl.

"If you really awaken, remember to tell me." Jiang Ran softened her tone. "I've been a teacher in the special talent class for so many years, and I've taught quite a few magical girls. I'll help you with some arrangements and find you a more stable job."

Jiang Li, who was pretending to be a simple cook, suddenly looked up and widened her eyes.

"Dad, you're actually going to use connections?!"

Jiang Ran was amused by her reaction. "What, do you think it's shameful to rely on personal connections?"

"It's not that it's shameful..." Jiang Li lowered her head again, her voice becoming softer, "It's just that I feel it's unfair to others to do that."

"You're right to think it's unfair."

Jiang Ran did not deny her thoughts, but simply told her, "But there isn't that much fairness in the world. If you get hurt someday, it won't be fair to me either."

Jiang Li wanted to speak, but Jiang Ran shut her down with a single sentence.

"Alright, alright, the awakening thing is still far from being a thing of the past. You haven't even finished your homework and you're already thinking about becoming a magical girl."

Jiang Li stuck out her tongue, quickly finished the remaining food in her bowl, and ran to her room.

Jiang Ran went to the kitchen to clean up the dishes, the tap running while the plates were being rinsed, but her mind was still on what she had just said.

He can use personal connections, but who can he turn to?

Rationally speaking, Chu Ying is a good choice. As the head of the municipal bureau's branch, a division-level cadre, she wields real power; if she really wanted to appoint someone, it would be a simple matter of a word for her.

But the thought of putting pressure on Chu Ying while also asking her to help take care of her daughter made Jiang Ran feel a little embarrassed.

After thinking it over, Jiang Ran decided to stop thinking about it for now.

Anyway, Jiang Li hasn't awakened yet, so there's no point in thinking about it too much.

……

Jiang Li carefully locked the door from the inside, and after confirming that no shadows of the living room could be seen through the crack in the door, she took out an old cell phone from the inner compartment of her backpack.

The mobile phone has no camera; it is a work device specifically used for communication.

Jiang Li lay down on the bed, opened an encrypted chat application, found a contact named "Senior Nuanyu," and started typing.

"What should I do, Senior Nuanyu? I tried to sound them out today, and it seems my family still doesn't really support me becoming a magical girl."

After sending the message, I waited for about ten seconds before the other party replied.

"How exactly do you mean it?"

"It's the same old routine, they're worried about my safety and want me to become an idol magical girl." Jiang Li typed, pouting as she lay on her pillow, "It's not like I can't type."

"It's normal for your family to be worried, after all, we're facing dangerous magical beasts." Nuanyu's reply was very calm. "If it really comes down to it, the organization can send someone to your home to do some ideological work. Becoming a magical girl to protect the peace of the earth is a great cause, and your family will definitely understand."

Jiang Li thought for a moment, then typed out Jiang Ran's offer to help her pull some strings.

There was a moment of silence before the other end replied, "What do you think?"

"I don't want to rely on connections." Jiang Li typed quickly. "I want to make contributions honestly and fairly before going through the proper procedures for promotion."

"Comrade Xiao Qinglong, I am very pleased that you have this idea."

Little Azure Dragon is Jiang Li's code name after she became a magical girl.

A month ago, Jiang Li awakened during a chance encounter with a magical beast attack. She was subsequently recruited by a group of magical girls from Tianhai City who came to eliminate the beast, and is currently employed by a branch of the Tianhai City Public Security Bureau.

"But have you considered this?" Nuanyu sent another message, "If you refuse your family's arrangements, they might not support you continuing to be a magical girl."

Jiang Li stared at this line of text for a long time.

"I know……"

"But I don't want to lie to them either."

She rolled over and lay on her back in bed, holding her phone up to her eyes, the screen's faint glow reflected on the ceiling.

"Senior Nuanyu, what should I do?"

"This is a decision only you can make; no one has the right to interfere," Nuanyu replied. "But it's best to try to reach a mutual understanding; otherwise, keeping it from your family will make it difficult to carry out your daily work."

Jiang Li sighed, "I'll think about it some more."

After exchanging a few more words, the conversation shifted to a new direction.

"Senior Nuanyu, did you find that blue wild magical girl today?"

"Not yet, but the branch office is already increasing manpower for the investigation." Nuanyu's reply was a little slower than before. "And they have already requested support from the municipal branch office. The higher-ups are very interested in this magical girl who suddenly appeared."

"I heard that the Municipal Public Security Bureau is currently investigating a case involving magical girls illegally producing magical essences, and this blue-haired magical girl is very likely a suspect."

"Is that so?"

Jiang Li knew what the Demon Essence was; she had been shown it by her senior when she first awakened it not long ago.

She never imagined that magical girls would engage in such illegal and criminal activities.

In Jiang Li's mind, magical girls should be partners of justice, protecting humanity and fighting against monsters; they are the embodiment of all that is good.

What she experienced today taught her that the world of magical girls was not as simple and beautiful as she had imagined.

Nuanyu continued, "The Municipal Public Security Bureau recently launched an unprecedented crackdown in Tianhai City. It's estimated that the other side was forced to resort to open robbery because they had no other way to obtain raw materials from the black market."

"What happened today has been reported to the headquarters. Director Liu personally intervened and demanded that this kind of magical girl crime be severely punished."

"I estimate that the city bureau's branch captain, Ying Shi, will hold a meeting tomorrow, requesting the magical girls from all branches in Tianhai to cooperate in investigating this matter. The big one is coming soon."

Jiang Li's eyes lit up immediately.

"Can I participate too?"

"Sure, but the main force for this operation is the Municipal Public Security Bureau's branch, and the leader, Captain Fluorite, is a Gold-level officer." Nuanyu seemed used to this. "We nobodies are mostly just doing odd jobs and manual labor, so don't think too much about it."

Jiang Li rolled over in bed, typing faster and faster as she lay face down. "What if we catch that blue magical girl? Wouldn't that be a huge achievement? A promotion, a raise, and the pinnacle of life!"

"Maybe when the news breaks, the bureau will commend me, the government will praise me, and my family will support me becoming a magical girl."

Nuanyu replied after a while: "I think I understand why your family isn't very supportive of you becoming a magical girl."

"Huh? Why?"

"It's really worrying to worry about someone like you who's so easily carried away by emotions."

"I'm not stupid! Nuanyu, even though you're a senior, you can't slander me!" Jiang Li's face flushed slightly. "Besides, I'm improving very quickly, okay? The seniors above all say that at my current pace, I'll soon be promoted to Silver level. Then, Nuanyu, you'll just have to wait to be surpassed by me!"

Nuanyu seemed to have given up arguing with her and said directly, "The Municipal Public Security Bureau branch will probably issue the official order tomorrow. When that happens, stick close to me and don't wander off. Report to me immediately if anything happens. Don't act on your own, understand?"

"clear."

Jiang Li put down her phone and clenched her fists excitedly.

"Dad, just you wait and see! Once I catch those magical girls illegally producing magic essence and achieve an unparalleled feat, you'll be amazed!"