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Chapter 71 Speculation!

Central command center.

Tu Yuan sat at his desk, looking at the case files from yesterday's police dispatches that needed to be filed.

Every day he would organize these materials and then send them to Zhang Tao.

Wei Ming, the duty officer in the integrated command center, stood beside his desk, his face filled with eagerness and admiration.

"Brother Yuan! Congratulations! You're really going to become famous in our Xingsheng District Public Security Bureau now!"

"That's a Level 5 wanted criminal!"

"It seems that only one Level 5 wanted criminal was apprehended in the entire Xingsheng District this year. I recall that the officer who played a key role in the arrest received a third-class merit award!"

"Brother Yuan, I reckon you're definitely not going to escape this third-class merit award!"

Tu Yuan also had a faint smile on his face, with a hint of joy on his face.

If he remains calm and composed at this moment, it will only provoke others' dislike and make them feel that he is pretentious.

"It was just good luck that I happened to run into it!"

"This is not entirely my achievement. It is also an achievement under the leadership of Director Zhang, and it is also the achievement of our entire Zhenghe Police Station."

Wei Ming, who had been showing him kindness and even seemed to be trying to ingratiate himself, was a person who had been very friendly to him.

Tu Yuan did not treat him with an attitude of keeping him at arm's length.

Although Wei Ming probably hoped to use his position as assistant police officer to get a mention of Zhang's name in front of Chief Zhang.

To make a good impression on the director.

Moreover, after being here for a few days, he vaguely understood that Shi Guoqing, the director of the integrated command center, disliked Wei Ming.

It's easy to imagine that Wei Ming had a very difficult time in the command center before I arrived.

His shifts were longer than those of the other officers on duty.

It's no wonder that Wei Ming, upon seeing me arrive at the integrated command center's office, almost immediately took the initiative to approach and curry favor.

After appearing to have a close relationship with him on the surface, Wei Ming was indeed much better off in the command room.

I wonder what Wei Ming did to upset Shi Guoqing?

Wei Ming doesn't seem like the kind of hothead he is!

Although Tu Yuan had doubts, he did not intend to investigate them further.

At this moment, Wei Ming's expression suddenly turned serious.

Tu Yuan noticed that the other person's gaze was fixed on the direction of the office door.

Just as I was about to turn my head to look over there.

Then I heard a knocking sound at the door.

"Tu Yuan! Come out here, to my office!"

That voice belongs to Zhang Tao.

Tu Yuan quickly got up and looked towards the door.

At this moment, everyone in the office stood up and greeted Zhang Tao respectfully.

Even Shi Guoqing, who was sitting at the very back, was no exception.

"You all go about your business! I'm looking for Tu Yuan!"

Zhang Tao simply replied with one sentence, then fixed his gaze on Tu Yuan.

Tu Yuan had already walked quickly to the office door.

"Officer Zhang!"

Zhang Tao didn't speak. He waited until Tu Yuan walked up to him before reaching out and gently patting Tu Yuan on the shoulder.

The two sentences that Tu Yuan just said to Wei Ming.

He heard it too.

He felt comfortable hearing those words.

"You did a good job with Xie Yuancheng!"

"Come to my office and we'll talk!"

With that, Zhang Tao took the lead and walked towards the third office on the right.

That was his director's office.

It was because the office was very close to the central command center that Tu Yuan was assigned to work there.

As soon as Zhang Tao entered his office, he saw that the hot water light on the water dispenser to the left of the door was already on.

Besides his own office, the rest of the place was also tidied up.

This made him nod inwardly.

We just caught a Level 5 wanted criminal last night.

Tu Yuan continued to do these small things.

This shows that Tu Yuan was not complacent just because he caught a level-five wanted criminal.

Now, Zhang Tao finds Tu Yuan more and more pleasing to the eye.

It felt like Tu Yuan had only been his assistant officer for a few days, but he already seemed to be using Tu Yuan very skillfully.

"Come on! Sit down and let's talk!"

Zhang Tao pointed to the chair opposite his desk, his tone quite gentle.

As he spoke, he walked around the desk and sat down in his office chair.

It's worth noting that Zhang Tao is usually a rather serious person, and even his speech has a stern quality.

But now he speaks to Tu Yuan in such a gentle tone.

It is extremely rare.

Although Zhang Tao spoke gently, Tu Yuan still understood his own identity.

Zhang Tao's assistant police officer, and also his subordinate.

He sat half-reclined in the chair with a respectful expression.

Seeing Tu Yuan's reaction, Zhang Tao's admiration became even more undisguised.

Not even twenty-one years old yet, but she acts with such discretion and always knows her place.

Thinking about this...

Zhang Tao spoke directly: "Tu Yuan! I won't ask you about the specifics of your capture of Xie Yuancheng, a Level 5 wanted criminal! There's no need for formalities between us now!"

"As you know, a series of negative things have happened in our institute recently."

"Now is the time to boost morale, and I've been looking for the right opportunity to do so. And today, you've delivered that opportunity to me!"

"I will hold a large meeting at the institute to publicize and commend this achievement; your cooperation is required!"

Upon hearing Zhang Tao's words, Tu Yuan immediately nodded and said, "Director Zhang! I understand, I will listen to you!"

Seeing that Tu Yuan agreed without hesitation, Zhang Tao smiled.

"OK!"

"Let me tell you something: for your capture of Xie Yuancheng, I will apply for a third-class merit award!"

"Under normal circumstances, a third-class merit award should be awarded!"

"Also, I'll have the finance department double the amount of medicine you receive this month, as a separate bonus from the institute!"

"This award will not overlap with the commendation and reward for a third-class merit."

When Tu Yuan heard Zhang Tao say this, he did not pretend to refuse politely.

Instead, he said sincerely, "Thank you, Chief Zhang!"

"My ability to capture Xie Yuancheng is inseparable from your leadership and your usual guidance."

"I have learned a lot of knowledge and experience from you, Director Zhang, these past few days."

"It was because of the knowledge and experience I gained that I was able to discover and successfully capture Xie Yuancheng."

Tu Yuan was neither modest nor did he take credit for himself. Instead, while affirming his own merits, he attributed the deeper reasons for his achievements to Zhang Tao.

After all, since Zhang Tao became the director of Zhenghe Police Station, the station had never caught a Level 5 wanted criminal.

Being humble at this time, from another perspective, is implying that the other members of the Zhenghe Police Station are incompetent.

Hearing Tu Yuan's response, Zhang Tao's expression softened even more.

Tu Yuan's words were so comforting to him!

"very good!"

"I knew I hadn't misjudged him!"

Zhang Tao's tone became more enthusiastic.

The two then chatted for a few more minutes.

Tu Yuan then returned to the command center office.

In the morning, the Xingsheng branch sent people to take Xie Yuancheng away.

Xie Yuancheng, as a level-five wanted criminal, has cases on his record that are beyond the jurisdiction of the Zhenghe Police Station.

After Shen Xin and Sun Guangrong learned of this matter...

They all took the initiative to find Tu Yuan and verbally encourage and praise him.

However, Tu Yuan saw a deep-seated gloom and indifference in their eyes.

Only the praise from instructor Xu Zhanqing was truly sincere.

Yu Lili also received commendation and awards from the institute that day.

Meanwhile, Tu Yuan also gave Yu Lili advice on Zhiliao.

Let her take this opportunity to have her certified as a martial arts performer at the Xingsheng branch.

Yu Lili followed Tu Yuan's advice and submitted her application report that same day, which was approved on the same day.

I left the police station at 2:30 p.m. and headed to the Xingsheng branch.

Tu Yuan, on the other hand, spent most of his time today writing the case report on the arrest of Xie Yuancheng.

Police officers from Ma Xiaolian and Zhang Tao's faction also came to see Tu Yuan, mainly to express their congratulations.

At the same time, everyone wanted to invite Tu Yuan to dinner that evening to celebrate.

However, Tu Yuan declined the suggestion to have a celebratory meal.

The main reason is that he had already made plans to have dinner with Zhao Nana today.

At 6:50 p.m., Tu Yuan took a car to the city center.

Shizhong District ranks first among all districts and counties in Shengyun City.

The entire map of Shengyun City is basically radiating outwards from the city center.

Compared to the urban landscape of the city center, Xingsheng District looks like a rural village.

The difference is enormous.

The buildings stand side by side, arranged in a staggered pattern, and the roads extend in all directions, bustling with traffic.

Even the people on the street in the city center look more fashionable and sophisticated in their clothing.

Seeing the scene in the city center, Tu Yuan sighed inwardly.

Although the distance between Xingsheng District and Shizhong District is only thirty or forty kilometers, the gap is like the gap between a first-tier city and a fourth or fifth-tier county town in his memories of his previous life.

However, Xingsheng District is not at the bottom of Shengyun City.

Compared to the three satellite counties surrounding Shengyun City, Xingsheng District can still be described as prosperous.

The place where Zhao Nana treated everyone to a meal was called Jixiangju.

It is a grand hotel that looks extremely elegant.

Jixiangju is quite well-known in Shengyun City.

I had heard of Tu Yuan before.

The prices here aren't top-tier in Shengyun City, but those who can afford to host dinners here are generally people with considerable financial means.

Zhao Nana clearly put a lot of thought into choosing this location.

If it were a more upscale restaurant, someone of Tu Yuan's status might not be able to adapt.

But if the quality isn't high enough, it won't express your gratitude.

Jixiangju is just right, neither too expensive nor too cheap, just the right amount.

Zhao Nana had arranged to meet at seven o'clock, but when Tu Yuan arrived at Jixiangju, there were still five minutes to go before the appointed time.

Tu Yuan found table number 36 that Zhao Nana had mentioned.

This location is in the banquet hall on the third floor of Jixiangju, by the window.

You can see the cars coming and going on the street outside through the window.

There weren't many people eating in the banquet hall on the third floor at that time, so it was still relatively quiet.

Tu Yuan spotted Zhao Nana and Gong Yuanyuan sitting at table number 36 from a distance.

Today, Zhao Nana is wearing a casual suit, which is apricot in color.

She wore a tight-fitting tank top and a loose cardigan over it.

It looks neither too revealing nor too sloppy, yet it still manages to show off the waistline of the vest.

Gong Yuanyuan was wearing a pleated skirt, and even her top was pleated.

It also features a stacked design, giving it a smooth, tassel-like feel.

It looks both elegant and beautiful.

As the two sat there, Tu Yuan could see that many of the men dining in the banquet hall were glancing at Gong Yuanyuan and Zhao Nana from time to time.

"Tu Yuan! You've come!"

Upon seeing Tu Yuan, Zhao Nana acted with grace and took the initiative to stand up and greet him.

Gong Yuanyuan also got up.

Tu Yuan smiled and looked at the two of them.

"Zhao Nana! Gong Yuanyuan! I'm not late, am I?"

Zhao Nana smiled and shook her head: "There are still a few minutes until our agreed time!"

"It's just that we live closer to here, so we come here earlier after get off work."

"Please have a seat and see what you'd like to eat!"

"Jixiangju's steamed silk scarf fish and braised iron horn lamb are signature dishes; you can check them out."

The scarf fish and iron-horned sheep that Zhao Nana mentioned are both considered exotic beasts, but their attack power is very weak.

However, its meat is tender and delicious, making it very suitable as an ingredient.

After greeting Tu Yuan, Gong Yuanyuan didn't say much.

However, his gaze kept inadvertently sweeping over Tu Yuan from time to time.

"I've never eaten at Jixiangju before, so I'll just order whatever comes to mind."

Tu Yuan took the heavy menu that Zhao Nana handed him.

I ordered a signature dish and a specialty dish from the waiter standing by the table.

"I ordered two dishes. You two can see if there's anything else you'd like to eat."

Tu Yuan handed the menu back to Zhao Nana.

After Zhao Nana took the order, she ordered five more dishes and a soup in one go.

Only then did they hand the menu to the waiter.

Then, looking at Tu Yuan, he smiled and said, "We all need to cultivate martial arts; we can't skimp on food!"

"So I ordered more."

Tu Yuan had a good impression of the poised and generous Zhao Nana.

You can't see any spoiled or delicate qualities in her.

Moreover, she has a beautiful appearance and fully deserves the title of a woman of elegance and grace.

However, Zhao Nana, sitting next to Gong Yuanyuan, didn't stand out as much.

"Tu Yuan! Thank you so much!"

"Last time was my first time betting. I placed 10,000 and won over 40,000!"

"Yuanyuan bet 20,000 last time, and won double what I did!"

Tu Yuan smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Your winnings have little to do with me!"

"It was your own decision, and the money is yours too."

"You should thank yourself."

Zhao Nana and Tu Yuan had a very pleasant conversation.

Gong Yuanyuan rarely responded, but listened silently.

My mind is filled with mixed thoughts.

It wasn't until she got home last time that she realized Tu Yuan's way of addressing Ruan Xueqing was wrong.

Tu Yuan referred to Ruan Xueqing as Qingqing at the time.

This is Ruan Xueqing's nickname, and it's usually only her family members who call her that.

But Tu Yuan also called Ruan Xueqing that way back then, and it seemed extremely natural to him.

She wondered just how close the two of them were now that Tu Yuan could even call Ruan Xueqing by her nickname.

At first, she wondered if the relationship between Tu Yuan and Ruan Xueqing was no longer just a simple friendship between a man and a woman.

Rather, it was mixed with other emotions.

But she immediately dismissed her own guess.

After all, she was very clear about Ruan Xueqing's identity.

Ruan Xueqing's grandparents, father, and mother were all of high status.

Tu Yuan is just an ordinary person who currently works at the Xingsheng District Police Station and hasn't even been officially hired yet.

Ruan Xueqing's family would absolutely never allow Ruan Xueqing to have anything with Tu Yuan.

Not to mention Ruan Xueqing, even if she herself were to get together with Tu Yuan.

She will likely face considerable resistance from her family.

At this moment, as Tu Yuan and Zhao Nana were chatting, Tu Yuan took the initiative to shift the topic to his desire to buy potions.

"Zhao Nana, you work at the Municipal Pharmacy."

"I was thinking of buying some medicines online that are effective for martial arts practitioners."

"But I see that they all show as out of stock, such as the Azure Dragon No. 9 potion."

"Are these medicines in such short supply right now?"

When Zhao Nana heard Tu Yuan mention this, she chuckled and said, "It's not that we don't have the goods, but the federal government has implemented a tiered system for these drugs, and there are regulations governing the market price of each tier."

"The brands that sell these drugs are unwilling to sell at this market price, since the market relationship has always been one of demand exceeding supply."

"So what you'll see online is always out of stock. Only the cheapest medicines are always available, but they'll be much less effective."

"You want to buy Qinglong No. 9 medicine? Here, I'll introduce you to someone, the deputy general manager of Qinglong Pharmaceutical's distribution in Shengyun City. You can buy it from him."

"If you contact him and mention my name, you can buy the Azure Dragon Potion for 10% above the market price. Normally, the price is 40% to 50% higher than the market price!"