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"However, I'm still curious, why do you think I can fool you by dressing as a man..."

"Because who in the Guard Bureau is more manly than you, Inspector Chan!"

“I… [Longmen swear words!]” Old Chen, who also owns a lot of pretty dresses in private, immediately switched to “refined and easy-going” mode.

“Look—” Swire gave Ghost Sister a look, and the latter looked at Old Chen, who was scolding a group of burly police officers like they were grandsons, and sighed, “Hopeless…”

Despite his displeasure, Lao Chen ultimately agreed, whether out of basic colleagueship or out of a sense of responsibility towards Lao Wei.

The Guard Bureau has casual clothes for dressing up, as well as formal wear for attending formal occasions. After borrowing a suit from a colleague with a similar build, Old Chen dressed up with the help of Sister Ghost.

This action further confirms that in terms of being straightforward and magnanimous, no one in the entire Lungmen Guard Bureau is more manly than Inspector Chen. Normal women would still have some resistance to wearing clothes worn by other men.

However, Lao Chen had no such idea. Instead, he believed that clothing should reflect a sense of everyday life. In other words, brand-new clothes would clearly show signs of being deliberately dressed up, while worn clothes would retain many details and have a more natural feel, making it less likely for others to notice anything amiss. This is a concept in forensic trace evidence studies.

Old Chen, who treated this as a disguised ambush and arrest operation, was even more dedicated than Swire had imagined. She not only dressed as a man, but also bought men's facial cleanser to apply to her face, then washed it off, leaving behind the unique scent of shaving.

What is she doing pacing back and forth?

"You're adjusting your gait; didn't you learn about trace evidence analysis?"

“I’m not a graduate of a formal academic program.” Swire spread her hands. She was purely a relative, and she was a completely different person from a graduate like Old Chen.

"Okay, that should be about right."

"Hey Lao Chen, are you doing counter-surveillance training? Or are you actually plotting some perfect crime?" Adjusting gait is because men and women walk differently, and the footprints they leave are also different.

If you don't make any deliberate adjustments, it's easy for the forensic officers to find loopholes.

But brother, you're going to be a shield, not to ambush or to kill perfectly. Is it really necessary?

“Details determine success or failure. No matter what you do, if you’ve disguised yourself, you have to do it thoroughly and not give anything away. You can’t be careless just because this isn’t a real arrest operation. Your previous case-solving rate was so low because you never cared about these details and only thought about closing the case.” Old Chen frowned.

There's no way around it. After all, the Lungmen Guard Bureau isn't exactly the people's guardian or the sword of justice. Leading a group of subordinates who are truly incompetent in both skills and attitude, who only think about slacking off and stealing their paychecks every day, how can she not wear a sullen face every day?

"Your shoulders need to be raised a bit. You've practiced swordsmanship for years, and your arm muscles are well-developed, but your shoulders still need to be raised slightly..."

"Yes, thank you." Old Chen readily agreed.

So, after a series of disguises, Old Chen casually picked up a pair of brown sunglasses from a colleague's desk and put them on. "How does it look?"

"So handsome!" Swire nodded vigorously. This was no ordinary pink-skinned dragon; he was clearly the rising star of the Royal Guard, a handsome, resolute, and mature man radiating a sunny and strong aura.

Because her subordinates were watching the show, and her slightly displeased expression gave her a sharp and imposing heroic air, it was hard to tell that she was a woman. Even many men standing next to her would look a bit effeminate.

"Hey Chen, are you really a woman? Or are you actually dressed as a woman all the time?"

“I… [Longmen profanity]” The Imperial Guard Bureau was once again filled with Old Chen’s pleasant, gentle, and refined voice.

[PS]

So why doesn't Hypergryph release a male version of Chen? Just imagine her: wearing brown sunglasses, a suit, one hand in her pocket, head held high—she's a handsome, manly guy, a perfect match for Mizuki.

One is a girl, but looks like a real man; the other is a real man, but looks like a soft girl—the contrast is immediately apparent, isn't it? They can't even make easy money properly; it seems that Hypergryph is really failing.

Chapter Seven: Love is Like a Battlefield

Chapter VII

When it comes to Longmen, or rather, the prototype of Longmen, the morning tea culture and various tea restaurants are among the stereotypes people have about Longmen. The location chosen this time was at Swire's request, a standard mid-range tea restaurant.

On the one hand, she often brought her subordinates here to treat themselves after working overtime, and she usually paid the bill. On the other hand, this kind of place with a strong local atmosphere didn't bother Swire.

But the blind date that Lao Wei and her father were talking about must have felt insulted or looked down upon.

"Team one in position, no suspicious persons found, Over..."

"Okay, I understand." Wearing an elegant red dress with a black knitted cardigan over it, looking quite simple, Swire tossed her honey-gold hair, which was styled in exaggerated curls. Her soft tiger-striped tail was wrapped around her calves, with a cute and delicate gold tail ring at the end, adding a touch of playfulness to her look.

"Boss, which plan should we follow next?"

"Follow my instructions" Swire has a good relationship with her subordinates, which is the opposite of Old Chen. After all, Old Chen spends all his salary on buying pretty dresses. I seriously doubt why she would buy them if she doesn't wear them. Surely she's not planning to put them on Ghost Sister?

Swire, on the other hand, didn't need that salary at all; he used it all to fund team building activities at his own expense after the mission was over.

For her, what she seeks is achievement and career, so she can truly fight alongside her subordinates on the front lines, and she never hesitates to do so.

She's presentable yet down-to-earth. Although she still has a bit of a spoiled princess attitude and is stingy, having a boss who can fight alongside you instead of standing behind and giving orders, especially if she's also beautiful and rich, makes for a fantastic gaming experience.

The agreed time was 3 PM, the perfect time for afternoon tea. However, Swire arrived early; she needed to make arrangements beforehand, preparing to leave the man with a "deep memory" he would never forget. Of course, that was a backup plan after the usual polite approach.

"Hmm—" Old Xia, who pushed open the door, was visibly stunned when he saw Swire. He never expected to run into Officer Swire here, especially since she was dressed so beautifully, making her stand out.

I was just thinking that this might be the girl Lao Wei introduced. Well... considering her looks, interests, hobbies, and current state, it's not impossible to give her a try.

But soon W nudged his lower back, gesturing for him to look at the seat behind Swire, and whispered, "It's a Royal Guard operation..."

Following W's directions, Lao Xia didn't notice anything amiss, but he still sat down at a table not far from Swire.

"Look at the seat behind her, the one who's reading the newspaper and drinking tea."

"What's wrong? You seem perfectly normal."

"Stupid!" W didn't know how to comment on his boss's vigilance. Of course, this was normal; as a mercenary, he had encountered similar situations before, while his boss usually didn't have this kind of counter-surveillance experience.

"While this is a good time for afternoon tea in Longmen, don't you think there are too many people? Regardless of who Commander Wei is introducing you to, at the very least, their status and position should be a match for yours on the surface. Choosing a restaurant like this already carries a certain degree of provocation. Bringing a large group of people here would be pure insult. This isn't a marriage alliance; it's making an enemy!"

"That makes sense. I was wondering why there were so many people here today."

“Look at that table again. He’s reading a newspaper, drinking tea, and turning the pages normally, but didn’t you notice that his attention is entirely on Officer Swire?”

More importantly, his seating position was at an angle to the door, allowing him to easily spot who was entering using only his peripheral vision.

"Yes, that's right, Lao Xia, did you notice that outside the door..." White Rabbit spoke concisely. As a sniper, her senses were very sharp. It was normal for there to be drones in the sky above Lungmen, but that drone had been circling for a long time.

It's unlikely that an average person would be able to distinguish one of the Originium drones from the others, since they all look quite similar.

But the white rabbit was different; although it was easy to confuse, it was still surprisingly clear to her.

"They might be lying in ambush here. Whether it's Officer Swire or the others, they all seem a bit distracted; their attention isn't on their own business."

"Also, have you ever seen the waiters constantly going back and forth between several tables?" More and more doubts arose, especially in the eyes of W, a seasoned thug. He felt uncomfortable as soon as he walked in, as if he had stepped into some kind of trap, and then he discovered a whole bunch of unprofessional guys.

In contrast, the blue-haired nobleman wearing brown sunglasses and sitting quietly drinking tea seemed much more normal. His movements, attention, and clothing details were all perfect. But it was precisely because of this that he seemed even more abnormal.

Compared to a group of operators whose skills are at most amateur level 7 or 8, this professional 7-dan or above expert is like the bright moon in the dark night, and W can spot her at a glance. After all, she is also a professional, and her career path is exactly the opposite of that of the Guard Bureau.

"Boss, there's a stake at the entrance, something's not right. Have you been set up?"

“Don’t worry, I know Commander Swire. They’re probably lying in ambush with other people.”

"Understood..." An Suo nodded, squatting on the street like any other delinquent girl from Lungmen, with a lollipop in her mouth. She was also one of Lao Xia's security personnel, and no one would notice her.

After all, with such a huge entanglement of interests, there will always be forces that do not want Longmen to benefit from this and will choose Lao Xia as their breakthrough point, so the security issue should not be taken lightly.

What would you like to order?

"I'm waiting for someone. Let's get them a dessert. But wait, nothing with alcohol, kids can't drink alcohol."

"Waaah—" The white rabbit puffed out her cheeks, looking unhappy. Although she was a rabbit, she was a rabbit that grew up in Ursus. Could a person from Ursus not drink alcohol?

"Understood..." The waiter left, secretly exchanging a glance with a customer in the corner, and making a gesture with his fingers holding the menu.

“It seems they really aren’t coming for us…” W narrowed his eyes slightly. The gesture meant “check, safety,” meaning that no matter who the Guard Bureau was preparing to ambush, they were at least certain that they weren’t coming for them.

"Hmm, isn't that Mr. Xia?" Swire couldn't possibly have missed Mr. Xia. Could he be her blind date?

Well, that's not impossible. After all, the guys her age are either poor wretches who would definitely be dealt with by their fathers if she took them back (actually, Old Tiger didn't intend to), or frivolous and dissolute rich kids. As for those successful self-made rich kids, they either have families or are old men.

Mr. Xia, a handsome, well-maintained, shrewd, and single self-made rich man, is truly a rare breed.

In particular, the other party is not the kind of vulgar person who only has money and capital. He has ideals, opinions, and plans for the future that are very much in line with Swire's personality and values. He is not the kind of arrogant "Celestial Dragon" who thinks he is superior to others.

It would be a lie to say that you don't have any feelings for such an outstanding and stable man. As for whether it can develop into a more serious relationship, that's hard to say, but at least you don't feel disgusted by him.

"It's safe. Boss Xia is probably waiting for someone. Also, we discovered his bodyguards are lying in ambush..."

Skadi was known to all the Guardians present as Xia's overt bodyguard force; her weapons and Originium Arts were all registered.

To explain her supernatural abilities, Skadi, at Old Xia's instruction, said that it was a kind of Originium Arts, that her greatsword was a staff, and that her original molten sword used some of the structure of an Originium staff.

Therefore, after the inspection, the Lungmen Guard Bureau's file was: "Skadi, professional bodyguard, nationality Iberia, staff: greatsword-shaped amplification staff, Originium Arts: high speed movement."

"Yes, I saw it too." Through the drone, Little Tiger also saw that not long after Xia Lin came in, a stylish and beautiful lady in a red dress came in, carrying a violin case. She sat down elegantly and aloofly to one side, ordered only a glass of lemonade, and seemed to be in a daze.

However, the box and some ornaments that could obviously be used as weapons were readily available.

After all, while disrupting the event is one thing, personal safety is another. Old Xia understands this. It's impossible for Skadi to completely play the role of an ex-girlfriend. She still needs to take on the role of bodyguard. Otherwise, it would be too unfair if she were assassinated on a blind date.

"The cello case is long enough to hold a greatsword. When it landed, dust rose up, indicating it was quite heavy." "The buckles and straps are on the back, rather than the more normal carrying straps that are on the hand. This position allows for the quickest possible opening of the case to pull out the weapon inside. And then there's her posture..."

"With legs not fully planted, calves taut, and toes pointing inward, he appears to be lazily leaning against the table, but in reality, he can pounce out at top speed."

"Judging from the direction, he can attack the person opposite Boss Xia at the fastest speed, and he can also block the attack that is going towards Boss Xia at the fastest speed. He is a master," Old Chen said in his earpiece.

“Your observation skills are too poor. You easily concluded that it was safe. If Boss Xia was after us, we would have been wiped out by now.”

"So, you're really not here for a blind date?" one of the agents asked.

"Definitely not. Have you ever seen someone bring their daughter to a blind date? Even if she's an adopted daughter, she's already quite grown up."

Old Chen, who had zero experience in relationships, said it with certainty, and Swire, who also had zero experience in relationships, thought what she said made sense.

The tea restaurant wasn't exactly quiet, as a record player in the corner was playing soft, slightly melancholic blues. To maintain their facade, the Guardian agents at each table were chatting amongst themselves, with White Rabbit chattering incessantly.

She's playing the role of a clingy, spoiled princess, the kind that's so annoying she could make any girl on a date turn pale and storm off.

"I didn't realize Mr. Xia was so gentle. He'll probably be a good father in the future—"

"Hmm, that's true." The little tiger thought Ghost Sister was right. However, now was not the time to worry about other people's business, but to focus on his own, quickly deal with this mess, and then find a way to get rid of that toad who wanted to eat swan meat.

However, speaking of which, perhaps we could ask Boss Xia for a favor, to act as a shield to appease our family members—

The pressure to get married is something that everyone, regardless of gender, will encounter when they reach a certain age, especially in large families—if you don't find someone to shut your husband up, he'll probably keep nagging you until your head explodes.

Swire, who knew all too well how much her husband doted on her daughter and how annoying he was, was a little scared.

If the old man is determined to marry her off, it won't just be this round; he'll probably arrange several more rounds, nagging her until she explodes.

Thinking about it carefully, Boss Xia is indeed a good choice. He is very busy, and I am also very busy, so it is normal for the two of them to be apart for long periods of time. There is no need to worry about how to pretend and deceive the tiger's eyes and ears.

Moreover, they won't interfere with each other's affairs. If asked, they'll just brush it off, saying it's not that they don't care, but that the other person is busy with their career—it's perfect!

Although the restaurant was filled with the vibrant energy of everyday life and could not be described as completely deserted, as time went on, the undercurrents lurking beneath the calm surface grew increasingly turbulent. An unspeakable silence and repression brewed amidst the soft music, gradually transforming into a scene of ambush and surveillance.

"It's almost 2:50, you didn't get stood up, did you?"