If you were made a mascot, you would become a legend in the police force.

The Taiping Town Police Station is busier than during the Spring Festival today.

The courtyard was full of cars, including police cars, cars from the municipal party committee, cars from the forestry bureau, and cars from various media outlets.

Li Tuantuan sat in the middle of the courtyard on a specially made chair (actually two long benches put together), with a large flower wreath around her neck.

He looked utterly hopeless.

[Li Tuantuan's inner monologue]: "I've been up all morning, can't I finally get some sleep? I'm a panda, I need sleep! I'll shed fur if I don't get at least 14 hours of sleep every day!"

But there was nothing we could do; the leaders were just too enthusiastic.

The city bureau chief came in person, shaking Wang Zhenhua's hand, so excited he was almost incoherent: "Old Wang, your station has really made a name for itself this time! Not only did you crack a major child trafficking case, but you also produced such a... special hero!"

Wang Zhenhua's face crinkled with laughter: "It's all thanks to the hard work of our comrades, and... a great deal of credit."

Standing to the side, Zhang Wei, the section chief of the Forestry Bureau, had an expression on his face that was even more unpleasant than if he had swallowed a fly.

Just a few days ago, he confidently declared that he would capture Li Tuantuan and lock her in a cage. Now? He wouldn't dare even if he had ten lives.

The online opinion is currently overwhelmingly against this "hero who saved lives." Anyone who dares to touch this "hero who saved lives" will likely be drowned in a sea of ​​spittle from netizens.

"Um... Director Wang," Zhang Wei said, rubbing his hands together and looking embarrassed, "about the placement of this panda..."

"What? Section Chief Zhang is going to take it with him?" Wang Zhenhua glanced at him sideways, his tone unfriendly.

"No, no, no!" Zhang Wei shook his head like a rattle drum. "After our provincial bureau experts discussed it overnight, since this panda has adapted to life in the police station and has extremely high intelligence and... special ability to assist in handling cases, we have decided to grant it special permission to stay in Taiping Town Police Station as... um, a specially hired assistant."

"Really?" Lin Wan asked in surprise.

"Really, the documents will be available soon." Zhang Wei wiped his sweat. "However, there's one condition: its diet and living conditions must meet national standards, and we will send people to conduct regular checkups."

"Don't worry about it, it's the ancestor of our entire institute now," Wang Zhenhua assured, patting his chest.

Although Li Tuantuan couldn't understand what documents they were talking about, she knew that things had succeeded from Lin Wan's excited expression and Zhang Wei's frustrated look.

[Li Tuantuan's inner monologue]: "It's all settled! The position is in hand! Now I'm a bear with real status!"

Just then, a veterinarian in a white coat walked over, carrying a stethoscope and a bunch of examination equipment.

"Um... I need to give the hero a full check-up, especially his abdomen, I just heard he was hit by an explosion..."

Upon hearing the word "inspection," Li Tuantuan immediately clutched her stomach in alarm.

[Li Tuantuan's inner monologue]: "Don't try to take advantage of me! I have an indestructible body, I'm already healed! Your human instruments can't detect it!"

But under Lin Wan's "coercion and enticement" (with peeled bamboo shoots), Li Tuantuan still gave in.

He lay sprawled on the chair, letting the veterinarian press and massage his stomach.

"Strange..." The veterinarian frowned. "The fur does have burn marks, but the skin is completely intact, not even a red mark. The internal organs sound normal, and the heartbeat is strong and powerful... This doesn't make sense."

"This panda's physique is different from that of ordinary bears."

The examination took an hour, and the final conclusion was: healthy enough to kill a cow.

In the afternoon, the awards ceremony officially began.

Given Li Tuantuan's special status, the Municipal Bureau specially commissioned an oversized medal.

"In recognition of Comrade Gun Gun's heroic actions in the 'September 18th Major Child Trafficking Case,' which saved the lives of eight children, the Taiping Town Police Station is hereby awarded a collective second-class merit with the approval of the Provincial Public Security Department! Police Bear Gun Gun is also awarded the title of 'Meritorious Beast' and will enjoy lifetime employment benefits!"

There was thunderous applause.

Lin Wan, as Li Tuantuan's "guardian," went on stage to accept the award on his behalf.

Li Tuantuan was brought onto the stage, where Director Wang personally hung the gleaming gold medal around his neck.

The flashes were clicking.

Li Tuantuan obediently stood up, one paw holding the medal, and the other paw even waved in a very professional manner, as if greeting the fans.

This scene was captured on camera and became the headline news the next day.

In the photo, a dignified police chief stands next to an adorable giant panda, creating an extremely incongruous yet heartwarming scene.

[Li Tuantuan's inner monologue]: "Is this gold medal pure gold? Can I take a bite and try it? Never mind, it's in public, I'll give the director some face."

After the ceremony, the crowd gradually dispersed.

Li Tuantuan finally collapsed back into her air-conditioned room.

Although he was tired, he felt a sense of satisfaction looking at the brand-new "Employment Confirmation Certificate" on the wall (although it was specially made).

"System, view panel."

[Host: Li Tuantuan]

[Species: Giant Panda (Primate?)]

[Merit Points: 10200 (5000 points for saving lives, 5000 points for capturing human traffickers)]

[Skills: Master-level combat skills, basic hacking techniques, mastery of all animal languages ​​(intermediate)]

[Current Status: A mythical beast within the organization, just loafing around and waiting to die]

"Hehe, I'm rich again." Li Tuantuan looked at the 10000+ merit points, her mouth practically watering. "What should I buy first? How about a few more cases of special-edition 'basin milk'? Or... maybe a bulletproof vest for Lin Wan?"

Just as he was indulging in his fantasies, Lin Wan pushed open the door and came in.

She changed out of her police uniform and into casual sportswear, looking youthful and energetic.

"Gungun, you've worked hard today!" Lin Wan walked over and ruffled his big head. "To celebrate your official joining the staff and to celebrate our meritorious service, I'll take tomorrow off and take you to the city for a stroll, how about it?"

Li Tuantuan's eyes lit up.

Go into the city?

He had been living in this small town and remote mountain valley since his rebirth, and he was getting restless.

"Mmm!" (Go! I have to go! I want to go to the mall! I want to eat Häagen-Dazs!)

Li Tuantuan excitedly rolled around on the bed, wrinkling the freshly changed sheets again.

Lin Wan chuckled and patted him on the shoulder: "But we need to disguise ourselves. You're a big star now. If we get recognized, we can forget about shopping."

Li Tuantuan curled her lip in disdain.

[Li Tuantuan's inner monologue]: "Disguise? With my build, what could possibly hide it? Do you expect me to wear women's clothing? That's a different price!"

However, he is still full of anticipation for tomorrow's "city day trip".

After all, it's said that there are even more beautiful girls in the city... oh no, I mean, delicious food.