"This girl is new to the workforce. While young people may lack experience and make mistakes, she is indeed a talented individual. I believe she has a bright future and will undoubtedly become a key member of the department."

"That would be wonderful, but we must also be careful to prevent the tragedy of that year from happening again..."

On the surface, everything seemed calm and serene.

In fact, Ginoza's heart had already wavered upon hearing Hesheng's words.

The tragedy of that year.

It is a scar that Ginoza can never erase in his entire life. Although three years have passed, the scar is still there, hidden deep in his heart, and he does not easily show it to others.

"Your job as inspectors is extremely brutal, but it's an unavoidable testing ground to cultivate elites who can hold important positions in the police department in the future. Facing numerous criminals and the twisted minds of other officers, you must possess the unwavering spirit to complete your missions without wavering or becoming confused. Only those who prove this are allowed to work at the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare headquarters… Don't be careless, Ginoza-kun. Although the causal relationship between crime rate and genetic predisposition hasn't been scientifically proven, conversely, it hasn't been proven to be unrelated either. I sincerely pray that you won't repeat your father's mistakes."

"Yes, I will remember it."

at the same time.

Executive officer's dormitory.

Teng was wearing an apron and was cooking seriously and methodically, while Tsunemori Akane looked serious and tense, sitting upright with her eyes fixed on Teng in the kitchen, as if she was worried that he might get hurt.

Chang Shouzhu looked around.

Seeing the handheld console and game software casually placed on the floor, and many childlike things in the room, Tsunemori Akane felt a little relaxed.

"But why not investigate the database? The surveillance officer has the authority, right?"

Teng said.

"If someone reads the document, there will be a browsing history... If that's the case, won't this expose the whole thing?"

"What do you mean?"

"Will Mr. Lin Yan find out?"

"Is the consequence serious enough to cause regret? Why don't you just ask him directly?"

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“I think things are far more complicated than they appear. After all, they wouldn’t hide ordinary things from us… Perhaps Mr. Lin Yan is deliberately concealing the truth. If we try to find out, wouldn’t that be very disrespectful…”

"Haha."

Teng suddenly burst out laughing.

He was probably amused by Tsunemori Akane's serious expression.

"You seem to care a lot about Mr. Lin Yan, could it be that you've fallen for him? Is this the start of a relationship?"

"..."

A barely perceptible look of panic flashed across Tsunemori's face.

He waved his hand.

"Teng, have you ever been in a relationship? That's just my guess..."

“Although we are in a superior-subordinate relationship, you still can’t compare to me in terms of social experience.” Teng didn’t care about arguing with Chang Shouzhu at all. After all, what bad intentions could a girl with such a petite figure and cute face have?

"Love? I'm an expert... I can teach you my secret techniques. And I can tell the lecherousness of a potential criminal with just one glance... This world is going to shatter Zhu-chan's worldview, so just wait and see."

Chang Shouzhu looked astonished.

Teng continued.

"Let me give you an example, look at that..."

Is that fruit juice?

"No... that's sake. It's real sake, and Uncle Zheng Lu gave it to me. Isn't that surprising?" Teng's dish was already cooked. "Actually, everyone's just deceiving themselves, fooled by the media trip and visual illusions. They've long forgotten the real taste of sake, haven't they?"

"Is that a drink? Not a flammable fuel..."

"what?"

"Nothing...nothing...nothing..."

"Of course, the system doesn't allow us to do this, but it's our only source of enjoyment. If even this is taken away, what motivation do we have to live? Is this a kind of welfare for us?"

Teng blinked.

He seemed rather smug.

He will plate the prepared dish.

Bone-in Frankfurt basil sausage.

Stir-fried zucchini with onions.

A brightly colored vegetable salad.

"This is……"

"Didn't you see? This is a great snack to go with drinks. It's rare to have some free time, so of course I should treat myself properly."

Tsunemori Akane made a dish of stir-fried zucchini with onions. It was a bit spicy, but the taste was quite good and irresistible.

"It's so delicious."

"Chang Shouzhu said calmly, her eyes filled with happiness, the slightly spicy taste stimulating her taste buds," she said.

"This is something that cannot be compared to automatically dispensed food; this is true cuisine."

"Yes, you're right."

Tsunemori's praise was evident in his words.

Not only the stir-fried zucchini with onions, but also the bone-in Frankfurt basil sausage was a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate. The aroma of the meaty dish brought a bright smile to her face.

"We'll eat it later. I told you this is a snack to go with drinks!"

"Sigh—, so stingy."

Such delicious food made Tsunemori Akane even lose her composure, a side of her that she had never shown before.

behave in a spoiled manner.

capricious.

But this time, in front of Teng, amidst delicious food and a room filled with childish decorations, her smile was like a delicate little flower blooming on a vast grassland.

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"Zhu Jiang, I still recommend you give it a try, what do you think?"

Teng Songzuo skillfully opened the bottle cap, a cunning look in his eyes, as if he were provoking or encouraging Chang Shouzhu.

He shook the bottle in his hand a few times.

"This is a snack to go with alcohol, and people who don't drink can't enjoy it. It's also in your favor. As the saying goes, people speak the truth when they're drunk. Maybe I'll accidentally say what you want to know when I'm drunk. Of course, that depends on whether Zhu-chan has the guts."

Teng's expectations were somewhat provocative.

Or it could be a provocation tactic.

Tsunemori Akane didn't have a bad impression of Teng. He was just a pitiful child locked up here. It was already quite remarkable that he could still show such a bright smile despite such a tragic fate.

"it is good."

Chang Shouzhu nodded.

Teng poured her a glass.

……

After one hour.

All the plates have been emptied.

Tsunemori's face was slightly flushed; she was a little dazed but not quite drunk, a smile playing on her lips. Meanwhile, Teng, who had been spouting nonsense, was completely drunk, slumped on the table, utterly unresponsive.

"Well... I don't really know much about this. When I met him, Xiao Yan was already an executive officer... It's probably related to that incident, the killing of one of Xiao Yan's subordinate executive officers... Maybe it's related..."

"Killed?"

"Yes. The person who should have been hunting down the criminals became the victim instead. Let me think about it... I think... I remember that person's name was something like Sasayama... Using the same methods as the other victims, it seems quite tragic... Then Xiaoyan's personality changed drastically, and his crime rate instantly soared to a very high level... That case was treated as an unsolved case, but it seems Xiaojiao is still investigating it. Of course, this matter must be kept from others, it cannot be known... Shh... Don't tell anyone else about this, hehe."

Teng gave a silly laugh.

Then he made a silencing gesture.

"So this is ah……"

"Zhu Jiang, how many of you are there? Why do I feel like there are three Zhu Jiangs when I look at you? No, there are four."

"That's because you're drunk."

"I'm drunk, but you're not. You have a high alcohol tolerance, don't you, Zhu-chan?"

"It's because your heart is too fragile."

Tsunemori pointed to the location of Teng's heart.

This seemingly carefree and unserious boy is actually quite sensitive inside, but he doesn't easily show it. After all, even if he shows his vulnerable side, he won't get comfort or protection.

That day, Tsunemori Akane slept in the rest room.

Through this experience, Tsunemori Akane discovered something: what a 'hangover' really is. It feels like someone is cutting into the inside of your head with a knife, and you can't escape the excruciating headache.

Moreover, I feel nauseous every now and then, but it seems like I can't vomit anything.

"vomit……"

Inside the bathroom of the lounge.

Tsunemori Akane deliberately turned up the water temperature; although it was a bit hot, it would better promote blood circulation. One can only say she's a top student; even in a situation like this, she could use her knowledge to make herself feel a little better.

However, the best approach is clearly to avoid getting drunk.

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After showering, Tsunemori Akane took a can of beverage from the refrigerator and checked its color; it seemed to be unaffected. Her long-held belief that 'drinking alcohol is bad for your health' appeared to be correct.

However, the drinking culture of the past.

In this era of decline, few people would intentionally drink alcohol.

As someone born in this era, Tsunemori Akane simply cannot comprehend why there were so many alcoholics in the last century.

So many people were drunk and causing trouble.

Or perhaps he died from alcohol poisoning.

Even after downing a can of beverage, the nausea and vomiting persisted. Tsunemori Akane forced herself to use her intelligence terminal to check the day's schedule.

The on-duty supervisor is Ginoza.

This put Tsunemori Akane at ease a little; Ginoza's abilities were trustworthy, which reassured her.

She looked at it for a while.

"I have an appointment at noon, so I need to hurry." Before that, there was something else that Tsunemori needed to take care of, so she headed towards the Analyst Lab.

"Do you have time now?"

"Please come in."

Tsunemori Akane immediately spotted him leisurely painting his nails. Rokugozuka also looked relaxed, reading a magazine and sipping jelly.

She hesitated, wondering whether she should inquire about Lin Yan.

“Executive Sasayama? Of course he could not forget. That incident is still fresh in my memory, the specimen incident.”

Tang Zhidu said in a relaxed tone.

"Specimen incident?"

This statement is somewhat subtle.

Or rather, Tsunemori Akira didn't immediately grasp what the specimen incident was.

"This is the name we all use. Zhu Jiang, do you know about plastination technology?"

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