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

"Officer Zhang, come and take a look at these three people!"

Lin Wan's voice trembled uncontrollably. She tried desperately to break free from the bear's paw that was clinging tightly to her thigh, but the force was as if it were welded to her leg, and she couldn't break free at all.

Zhang Jianguo then came to his senses and quickly walked to the three men who were tied up like dumplings. He squatted down and used the muzzle of his gun to remove the mud from one of the men's faces.

The moment Zhang Jianguo saw that face clearly, his pupils contracted sharply.

"This is... Zhang Sanbiao?"

His voice trembled, and his fingers shook slightly as he pulled his phone from his pocket, flipping through the wanted poster to compare it. The more he looked, the more his hands shook.

"Xiao Lin, these three people... are all Class A wanted criminals! Zhang Sanbiao, Li Ergou, and Wang Laosan! A poaching gang under the supervision of the Ministry of Public Security!"

Lin Wan muttered to herself, "The station chief and his team of over a dozen men searched the mountains for three days but couldn't find it... This..."

Her gaze involuntarily fell on the panda that was still rubbing against her thigh.

Could it really be this panda that made the scratch?

No, that's not scientific!

Pandas are indeed national treasures, but that's only because they're rare and cute. As for their fighting ability... Lin Wan remembered her instructor saying during training that while wild giant pandas can be aggressive, they would have no chance against an armed assailant...

"Officer Zhang, look at how you're tied up."

Lin Wan suppressed the strange sensation in her legs and pointed to the vines on the three people on the ground.

Zhang Jianguo leaned closer to look, his expression growing increasingly strange.

"This is... a pig's trotter knot?"

As a veteran police officer who has worked at the grassroots level for over twenty years, Zhang Jianguo is very familiar with various binding techniques. The knot tied with the vines in front of him is as standard as a textbook example.

"It's not just the pig's trotter knot; look here, there's also a reverse knot, specifically to prevent escape," Zhang Jianguo pointed to the vines binding Lao San's legs. "This kind of binding method is generally only used by people who have received professional training."

The two looked at each other and saw the same shock and disbelief in each other's eyes.

So... this really is...

Lin Wan looked at the panda again.

Li Tuantuan was looking up at Lin Wan with her bright little eyes, her mouth slightly open, and her pink tongue sticking out a little bit. Combined with her signature dark circles, she looked adorable.

But now, when Lin Wan looks at this panda again, she feels that its eyes hold human wisdom.

Especially when she tried to break free again, the panda rubbed its head against her legs even harder and made cute "mmmmm" sounds.

"It...it seems like it's trying to take credit?" Lin Wan whispered.

Zhang Jianguo wiped the cold sweat from his forehead: "I think... we need to wake up Old Chen and then immediately notify Director Wang."

"Yes, yes, yes!" Lin Wan finally realized, "This is such a big matter, we must report it immediately!"

She took out her phone and, with trembling hands, dialed the number of Director Wang Zhenhua.

The phone rang for a long time before it was answered.

"Hey, Xiao Lin? What's up so late?" Wang Zhenhua's voice was tired and hoarse, clearly showing that the search in the mountains these past few days had left him physically and mentally exhausted.

"Chief! Something terrible has happened!" Lin Wan took a deep breath, trying to make her voice sound calm. "Zhang Sanbiao and his gang... have been caught!"

There was a two-second silence on the other end of the phone.

What did you say?

"Zhang Sanbiao, Li Ergou, and Wang Laosan, three Class A wanted criminals, are at the police station right now!" Lin Wan said rapidly, "They've been brought here tied up!"

"Who arrested him? Which branch office? Why didn't you notify me?" Wang Zhenhua's voice suddenly rose eight octaves.

Lin Wan glanced at Li Tuantuan, who was still clinging to her leg, and swallowed hard. "Director, you might not believe it... it's a panda."

"What?"

"A wild giant panda tied up three wanted criminals, dragged them to the entrance of the police station, and then... then it just wouldn't leave."

There was another long silence on the other end of the phone.

Lin Wan could even hear Wang Zhenhua's heavy breathing.

"I'll be right back."

Wang Zhenhua hung up the phone after he finished speaking.

Lin Wan put away her phone and only then had time to look down at her situation.

Li Tuantuan was still hugging her leg, but her posture had changed from "holding on tightly" to "leaning comfortably." The giant panda even closed its eyes, looking completely relaxed.

"Um... could you loosen your grip first?" Lin Wan asked tentatively.

Li Tuantuan opened one eye and glanced at her, then closed it again and hugged her even tighter.

[Li Tuantuan's inner monologue]

"I won't let go! I'd rather die than let go!"

"I finally got to hug those long legs I've always dreamed of, and they're even the legs of a policewoman! If they let go now, who knows when I'll be able to hug them again!"

"And this is a crucial moment. I need to show that 'I rely on you,' so they won't send me away!"

"As for the issue of image... what image do national treasures need? Being cute is enough!"

Lin Wan looked at this stubborn panda and didn't know what to do for a moment.

She couldn't possibly be violent towards a national treasure, could she?

And to be honest... this panda hugging her leg, although it was a bit heavy, the fluffy touch and the warmth from its body heat were indeed... quite comfortable.

Lin Wan blushed and quickly shook off the dangerous thought.

"Xiao Lin, I'll go wake Old Chen up," Zhang Jianguo said. "You... watch over this panda for now."

"Huh? I'm all alone?" Lin Wan was a little flustered.

"It seems friendly towards you, so it shouldn't hurt you," Zhang Jianguo said. "And although these three wanted criminals are tied up, we still need to keep a close eye on them, just in case they wake up..."

Lin Wan nodded, though she was still a little apprehensive.

Zhang Jianguo strode towards the dormitory area in the backyard.

At the entrance to the duty room, only Lin Wan, Li Tuantuan, and the three unconscious wanted criminals remained.

A night breeze blew by, bringing a chill.

Lin Wan shuddered and instinctively tried to walk into the duty room.

Li Tuantuan immediately noticed her movement, loosened her grip on her legs, but then stood up and used her large body to block Lin Wan, "pushing" her into the duty room.

"You..." Lin Wan was stunned.

Is this panda protecting her?

Li Tuantuan glanced back at her, her small eyes conveying a clear message: "It's cold outside, come inside."

A warm feeling welled up in Lin Wan's heart.

She obediently retreated to the duty room, and Li Tuantuan squeezed in after her.

The duty room wasn't big to begin with, and after a 300-pound giant panda came in, the space instantly became crowded.

Li Tuantuan looked around and her gaze fell on the cot in the corner.

He walked over without any hesitation and plopped down on the floor.

"Squeak—"

The cot let out a groan of despair, its legs buckling under the strain.

Li Tuantuan quickly stood up, glancing nervously at the bed and then at Lin Wan.

[Li Tuantuan's inner monologue]

"Oh no, I broke someone's bed as soon as I came in."

"Does this count as vandalizing public property? Will it affect my chances of getting a civil service job?"

"No, we have to find a way to fix this!"

He quickly scanned the room, his gaze landing on the bowl of instant noodles on the table, which had gone cold.

Li Tuantuan's eyes lit up. She walked over and carefully pushed the instant noodle bowl in front of Lin Wan with her paws. Then she looked up at her expectantly.

Lin Wan was taken aback: "You...you're going to give it to me?"

Li Tuantuan nodded, pointed at the instant noodles with her paw, then pointed at her mouth, making a "eat" gesture.

You mean... I should eat it?