Eating bizarre things in public upgrades my status; the Special Affairs Bureau wants me to join them

Kyoto Special Bureau Headquarters...

"This is what young people should be like!"

"They have courage and ambition!"

"Unlike those old hands in the bureau."

"I'm always hesitant and timid in everything I do, afraid of getting into trouble with people who have connections and affecting my future."

Laughter could be heard coming from the office.

Looking towards the sound, one could see the high-ranking officials of the Kyoto Special Bureau in the office looking at the video projection of He Li in Rongcheng floating in the center of their desks with smiles on their faces.

The one who spoke just now was Zheng Guo, the deputy director of the bureau.

"Let's not talk about this kid's actual strength for now."

"It's quite impressive that you dared to say that."

As he spoke, Zheng Guo seemed a little suspicious.

"Come to think of it, this kid... he looks kind of familiar to me?"

He lowered his head and began to ponder.

Until someone next to me spoke up and reminded me...

"His name is He Li, Old Zheng, have you forgotten? He's the genius boy who was reported by Li Qing, the deputy director of the Bacheng Special Affairs Bureau, and supposedly unlocked a new level of supernatural powers!"

Huh? Upon hearing this, Zheng Guocai suddenly realized.

No wonder He Li looked familiar.

It turns out I had seen his photo before.

"I used to think that Li Qing was exaggerating this kid's abilities in order to get more resources."

"However, judging from his performance in the video, his supernatural abilities, even if they aren't at the so-called new level, are probably quite powerful, plus this kid dared to say such ambitious things..."

Zheng Guo stroked his chin, pondering for a moment.

He then continued, "How about this?"

"He's also attending the Five Cities Conference."

"Have your subordinates keep an eye on him, and send me reports on his performance as soon as possible."

"Then arrange his 'seed' subsidy."

"Give him additional nationwide law enforcement authority."

Hmm? Upon hearing this, the others frowned.

"Giving them a subsidy is acceptable; after all, they are considered talented individuals."

"But can you just give out national law enforcement power like that? What if he acts recklessly and causes trouble..."

Some people tried to dissuade him, but Zheng Guo interrupted, saying, "Since he dares to say that wherever I go, there will be heaven, then let's give him the opportunity and see how he performs."

"Young people should always be given a chance to try."

"What if he really can't..."

"Then we can take back the rights when the time comes."

"But what if he actually manages to achieve something?"

"As you all know, there are quite a few corrupt officials and old hands in the local area."

"Some cases that threaten public safety have been piling up in their hands for a long time without being resolved. Those places need young people like He Li to use swift and decisive methods to solve the problems..."

"We can't just do this because we're afraid he'll cause trouble."

"Let's just maintain the status quo?"

Zheng asked a question in return, and everyone fell silent.

Indeed, fearing that He Li would cause trouble, they continued to maintain the status quo, allowing those major cases to be suppressed and those troublesome monsters to continue threatening the safety of the people...

This is absolutely not feasible.

After a brief silence, the high-ranking officials present finally agreed to grant He Li special privileges.

However, He Li had no idea that he was about to gain a privilege that all the investigators would envy. He was currently preparing to enter the Baitang County Nursing Home with Yu Ji and the others.

The reason I came here.

This decision was also made after Yu Ji's investigation...

"Shang Qiuyun's parents died early, and she has few interpersonal relationships."

"I don't visit relatives, and I'm not familiar with classmates."

"The only living relative we can find is her grandmother, who is currently in a nursing home in Baitang County."

Yu Ji said this on the way to the nursing home.

He Li nodded slightly.

Just as everyone was about to enter the nursing home, they discovered that there were people who looked like investigators inside, which surprised He Li and his team.

"Brother Li, those people wouldn't be... too..."

Zhao Hu couldn't help but look at He Li.

The latter shook his head.

"Hard to say, but it's not important."

"They investigate theirs, we investigate ours."

"Let's just not interfere with each other!"

After saying that, he was about to enter the nursing home, but he was quickly stopped by two security guards: "Who are you? If you're here to visit the elderly, do you have the proper documentation?"

Some nursing homes do provide relevant documents to facilitate visits for elderly residents.

It's part of the gatekeeper's job to ask questions.

He Li naturally had no formalities.

So he prepared to go in with his Special Bureau credentials.

Ordinary people are generally allowed to pass if they see the identification.

Just as he was taking out his identification, the three investigators in front of him, perhaps having heard the commotion, subconsciously looked up. Upon seeing He Li's appearance, their expressions changed slightly...

"Who is that person... He Li???"

The story of He Li at the restaurant spread like wildfire, and of course they had seen the video as well.

Therefore, he was able to recognize him.

However, they had no respect for He Li.

All they saw was hostility.

"That's him!"

"Hmph! This guy's got some nerve, coming all the way to Chengdu to make a name for himself by stepping on our people?"

"If word gets out about what happened today, we'll be looked down upon by investigators from other places in the future, while he's just wandering around like nothing happened!"

"He just hadn't met us yet."

"Otherwise, he probably won't have an easy time ending up like this!"

"By the way, what's he doing here?"

"What else could he do? Didn't you hear him say before that winning the tournament was just a side thing?"

"Taking over jobs is what they're willing to do!"

"He's definitely here to investigate a case... but what right does a detective from Bacheng have to come to Rongcheng and steal a case? I think this kid's gone crazy for merit points!"

The group discussed amongst themselves, their gazes growing increasingly hostile.

Not only did they gain fame by stepping on them...

Is he really trying to steal my job?

They don't even have enough merit points to earn themselves, and now there are outsiders who dare to steal from them?

Do they really think there's no one left in Chengdu?

Thinking of this, and seeing He Li pull out his Bacheng Special Bureau ID to fool the gatekeeper into coming in...

The group exchanged glances, all seeing the ill intent in each other's eyes. They then quickened their pace to the door, blocking the way as He Li had tricked them into letting them through.

"etc!"

The long-haired man at the head of the group spoke.

He then stared at He Li with a cold smile.

"Let me introduce myself, Deng Changfeng!"

"Investigator from the Chengdu Special Bureau"

"Your name is He Li, right? The investigator from Bacheng?"

"Ha! You investigators from Bacheng don't seem to have the right to exercise special privileges in my Rongcheng, do you?"

He didn't wait for He Li's response as he spoke.

He continued, "You out-of-town investigators come to Chengdu and abuse your privileges at will. If you cause any trouble, won't we be the ones to take the blame?"

"If I hadn't seen it, that would have been fine."

"Now that we've seen it, we have no choice but to stop it."

"So, please leave!"

"We will handle our own affairs in Chengdu."

As he spoke, he didn't notice that Yu Ji was suspiciously scrutinizing them as if he had unleashed some kind of supernatural power.

He Li pursed his lips upon hearing this.

"What trouble could possibly arise from simply going into a nursing home and asking the elderly residents a couple of questions?"

"Even if we cause trouble, we will take responsibility ourselves. You don't need to take the blame. Besides... as investigators, our priority should be handling cases and protecting the public."

"We came to investigate clues and help you solve the case, and you don't even offer your support..."

"But instead, you want to directly stop it?"

He Li revealed a contemptuous smile.

"Could it be that you're afraid we'll steal the credit?"

"Heh~ How interesting. When faced with competitors investigating cases, they don't focus on solving them faster. Healthy competition..."

"You're actually trying to stop others from investigating the case?"

"Don't you know that the longer a case is solved, the more people will suffer?"

"Or are you saying you lack the confidence to beat us?"

"Are you all really that useless?"

Hearing this, the three people opposite him were somewhat annoyed.

That kid is just too damn infuriating.

But soon they started laughing again.

It was because their captain, Deng Changfeng, leaned close to He Li and spoke in a low voice...

"Whether it is or not is not important."

"The important thing is that as long as we're here, you can't get in."

What can you do?

His eyes were full of sarcasm: "Of course, you can also force your way in, just like you did in the restaurant."

"But this time you're not in the right!"

"Things will blow up then."

"Let's see how your Bacheng Special Affairs Bureau handles this, and see which other Special Affairs Bureau will dare to cooperate with you in the future, since you are all unstable factors..."

His face was beaming with smugness.

The same applies to the other two.

"Hmph, weren't you making all those big promises before?"

"You want to investigate what we can't, and you want to steal what we can investigate and continue investigating it?"

"And what's with the claim that wherever you go, heaven and earth will form?"

"That's hilarious!"

"You have absolutely no rights, yet you talk a big game!"

"Exactly! A clown like that, who only tries to attract attention, will only be famous for a short time. Eventually, everyone will see what kind of good-for-nothing he really is!"

"Afterwards? There's no need for 'afterwards'."

"Isn't he supposed to participate in the Five Cities Conference?"

"He'll get a beating soon!"

The other two openly gossiped and mocked in front of He Li and the others, which annoyed Yu Ji and the other two. Just as they were about to retaliate, they heard a voice coming from behind them...