What do you mean by saying that the corpses I sew are all ominous creatures?

"Then you'd better have a good look around this time. Putting aside everything else, there are plenty of fun and delicious places in the capital."

Zhao Mingxuan said with a smile.

"But to be honest, Consultant Chen, I was quite surprised when I received your information."

Across the country, there are very few A-level consultants.

I've never seen anyone as young as you before.

"You must have solved quite a few earth-shattering cases back in Jiangcheng, right?"

His tone was full of curiosity.

"There's no earth-shattering case at all."

I smiled faintly, as if we were having a casual chat.

"I was just lucky. I ran errands with Director Lu of the Jiangcheng branch and dealt with some trivial troubles."

The General Administration probably saw that I was quite diligent, which is why they made an exception and gave me a reward.

I casually attributed the credit to Lu Yan and Luck.

In a place like Beijing, being too sharp and outspoken is definitely not a good thing.

"You're too modest."

Those who can be promoted by the General Administration of Sport without regard to seniority must have real talent.

Seeing that I was unwilling to talk more about Jiangcheng, Zhao Mingxuan immediately and very tactfully changed the subject.

"By the way, Consultant Chen, what is your main itinerary for this visit?"

"The headquarters said you came for... the reward for the Class A warehouse?"

"Yes, that's true."

I nodded and followed up with the question.

"How long does the selection process for this warehouse typically take?"

"Well, the process is indeed a bit complicated."

While waiting for the traffic light to change, Zhao Mingxuan turned around and explained to me.

"The Class A warehouse is a key location for our General Administration. Normally, not even a fly can get inside."

To select a reward, you must first undergo the highest level of identity verification at the General Administration's Archives Department, and then have it jointly approved by three or more deputy directors.

Finally, a designated vault guard will escort you inside.

He paused for a moment, then continued, "It's currently the middle of the year, and all the leaders in the General Administration are quite busy."

I estimate that this process will take at least three to five days.

"So, would you like to rest at your accommodation for the next few days, or would you prefer I arrange a car to take you to some famous tourist attractions?"

"No need to trouble you to arrange a car."

I politely declined.

"I'm not usually one to make a fuss, so I'll just stay at home and wait for the General Administration's notification these next few days."

If I need to go out to buy any personal items, I can just take a taxi myself.

My main purpose in coming to the capital, besides getting the reward, was to find Lei Zhenshan.

But the matter concerning my parents at the Ninth Division is far too complicated.

Lei Zhenshan also told me that he was investigating my parents' affairs privately.

Therefore, this meeting with him must be conducted secretly, and officials must not be involved.

"Okay, no problem. Do whatever makes you comfortable."

Zhao Mingxuan readily agreed.

"The accommodation I've arranged for you is a hotel within our headquarters, with a very high level of security and a quiet environment, ensuring that no one will disturb your rest."

The car drove along the ring roads of Beijing, stopping and starting frequently, and after nearly two hours, it finally entered a quiet hutong area amidst the hustle and bustle.

The Audi stopped in front of a four-story building with a quaint exterior but a very modern interior.

There were no signs hanging at the main gate, only two armed police officers standing ramrod straight on guard.

Zhao Mingxuan showed me my identification, and we entered the hotel smoothly.

He helped me check in and took me directly to a luxury suite on the third floor.

"Consultant Chen, this is your room."

Zhao Mingxuan handed me a special sensor room card, and then took out a business card from his pocket and handed it to me with both hands.

"This is my business card, with my 24-hour private phone number on it."

"During your stay in Beijing, no matter what happens, even if you just crave authentic braised pork in the middle of the night, feel free to call me anytime."

"Okay, thank you, Mingxuan."

I took the business card and thanked him.

"Then you can rest first. I will keep track of the progress of the approval process for Class A warehouses from the General Administration every day."

I will let you know as soon as I have any news.

Zhao Mingxuan, being very tactful, didn't linger. After saying goodbye, he turned and left the room, closing the door behind him.

As the door closed, the room fell completely silent.

I didn't rush to put down my backpack, but stood in the center of the living room and slowly closed my eyes.

In an instant, my mental energy covered every corner of the entire suite.

This is one of my little habits.

When you arrive in a new environment, the first thing you should do is make sure it's safe.

A few minutes later, I opened my eyes and held my breath.

The room was clean, and no hidden pinhole cameras or eavesdropping devices were found.

It seems that the General Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) has given full respect to A-level consultants and has not resorted to those underhanded surveillance methods.

I walked to the window and drew back the heavy curtains.

Outside the window, there are gray-blue courtyard rooftops, and in the distance, the glass curtain walls of modern high-rise buildings shimmer with golden light in the setting sun.

Next, we need to consider how to contact Lei Zhenshan.

I walked to the bedside, sat down, took my phone out of my pocket, and opened the map app.

I typed "West Suburbs Veterans Teahouse" into the search box.

As the circle on the screen rotated twice, a red location coordinate quickly appeared on the map.

I zoomed in on the map and looked at it carefully. The place was indeed in the western suburbs of Beijing, almost outside the Fifth Ring Road. There didn't seem to be any large commercial areas around it.

Most of them are old residential compounds and factories, the kind of places that not many outsiders would go there specifically.

After confirming that there was only one shop called "Veteran's Teahouse" in that area, I silently memorized the names of the surrounding streets and landmarks.

However, I didn't plan to head straight to the western suburbs tonight.

Although the General Administration arranged a high-standard guesthouse for me, I also confirmed through my senses that there were no surveillance devices in the room.

Logically speaking, the General Administration wouldn't impose any strict controls on an "A-level consultant" who has just made a great contribution and is considered half one of their own.

They have too many things to deal with every day, they don't have the time to send someone to watch over a young person like me 24 hours a day.

However, better safe than sorry.

My identity is special, and the things my parents did at the Ninth Bureau back then are a taboo subject that cannot be touched.

If on my very first night in Beijing, I were to head straight to a secluded old teahouse in the western suburbs with a very specific purpose.

If someone were to investigate my travel history in the future, this action would seem too abrupt and too conspicuous.

But I can't stay in the room all the time.

If you act too much like a homebody, suddenly going out will also attract attention.

So, in order to make everything seem logical, I decided to wait at the guesthouse for the General Administration's notification about the Class A warehouse, while occasionally going out for a stroll during the day.

I want to disguise myself as a young person who is visiting the capital for the first time and enjoys exploring the city.