Regarding the matter of awakening lightning abilities after transformation

Head of the Special Operations Team of the Hermit Branch of Lanjiang City, and an expert in handling supernatural events.

"Director Song is currently investigating matters in Xicheng District."

"The robbery case from a while ago? Why did he suddenly decide to investigate that?" Fan Ruosong took off his glasses, his expression changing slightly.

"It's that case. Director Song suspects that there's something to it about 'parchment' behind it."

“Parchment... If it’s from them, then everything makes sense.” Fan Ruosong tapped his fingers lightly on the table, as if he had expected this.

The Lanjiang River is hardly a border region; how dare parchment be circulating here...?

It seems some guys in the city are getting restless; it's time to give them a good talking-to.

"Director Song hopes that both sides can start cooperation as soon as possible."

“I have the same idea. I will personally contact Song Shiyan, after all, dealing with these people requires your help.”

He had witnessed the power of superpowered individuals and understood the responsibilities they bore.

Looking into Su Wanxi's cold eyes, Fan Ruosong sighed inwardly.

"Put work aside for now, but you should definitely consider the suggestion I made at the dinner table earlier."

Su Wanxi remained silent for a moment, then responded softly.

"I am now the team leader."

"So you're going to stay in the Hermit Bureau until retirement?" Stripped of her ability, Su Wanxi was always seen as a junior who needed to be taken care of by Fan Ruosong.

"...If nothing unexpected happens, it should be."

After a long while, Su Wanxi raised her head, her eyes shining.

Section 39 Chapter Thirty-Nine: The Invitation

After saying goodbye to Fan Ruosong, Su Wanxi chatted with Aunt Zhou about everyday matters. By the time she returned to the villa, it was already nine o'clock at night.

"What kind of food does Miss Su prefer?"

The screen displayed a text message from Gu Cheng; she seemed to value tomorrow's banquet very much.

"Sweet, but I can also accept a little spice."

"Would something like sweet and sour pork ribs be okay?"

"Of course." Su Wanxi took off her high heels and slowly sat down at the coffee table.

"How about 6 pm tomorrow? I can prepare in advance, or come earlier is fine too."

"Okay." After confirming the time, the screen went dark again. Su Wanxi rubbed her tired eyes, rested her slender legs on her knees, and relaxed completely.

Keep a close eye on her... Director Song is right, Gu Cheng is indeed behaving very strangely.

Su Wanxi took the initiative to suggest going to her house, partly because she had this in mind, and partly because she didn't want to disappoint the other person.

Meanwhile, in the apartment building, Gu Cheng held her phone in one hand and was cleaning the windowsill with a rag in the other. She spent almost an hour and a half cleaning, from the living room to the kitchen, from the tables and chairs to the tableware, leaving no corner of the room untouched. She even wiped the slightest water stain on the window more than ten times.

"That should solve the problem." Half an hour later, Gu Cheng finally stopped her obsessive-compulsive behavior.

The splashes of water had made the fabric slightly transparent, revealing glimpses of her curvaceous figure beneath the white shirt. Combined with the light sweat from her light exercise, the girl's cheeks were even more rosy.

She turned on the shower and took off her clothes. Gu Cheng slowly lay down in the bathtub, letting the warm water soak into her collarbone.

"I didn't expect Miss Su to have such a fondness for sweets..."

"Slap!" She pressed a wet towel to her forehead, closed her eyes, and muttered to herself.

There are some eggs and celery in the refrigerator.

"No, the vegetables have been sitting for days." Since our skill level can't compare to that of a professional chef, we need to be even more meticulous in selecting ingredients.

"There might not be enough vinegar, and we also need pork ribs to make sweet and sour pork ribs..." Through the misty fog, the girl's long eyelashes became moist, and her eyes were clear like a spring.

"Ugh, so frustrating! Why didn't I learn more from Uncle Zhou!" She couldn't help but squint her eyes, while stretching out her smooth fingers to pinch the little plastic rubber duck on the water's surface. Gu Cheng rarely cooked this kind of main dish herself, so she had basically no experience. Sweet and sour pork ribs were one of the meat dishes she was best at making.

"I don't know if I can do it well."

Ever since saying goodbye to Su Wanxi, she had been in a state of unease, her mind preoccupied with thoughts of tomorrow's dinner.

What to wear when receiving guests, how to cook delicious dishes, and the balance of meat and vegetables... Gu Cheng felt like she was going crazy.

"I don't want to think about it anymore, I can do it!" She silently encouraged herself and turned on the valve to add some more hot water.

...soak for an extra ten minutes, consider it a reward for hard work.

After taking a bath and returning to the bedroom, Gu Cheng didn't go to sleep, but instead tossed and turned on the big bed.

"Fine." After struggling for a long time, she turned on the screen and watched a few cooking videos to torture herself until she finally fell asleep hungry in the middle of the night. The phone's light also turned off automatically shortly afterward.

As the night deepened, the girl on the bed opened her eyes without warning.

She gently pulled back the covers and walked to the living room in her slippers.

The moment the bedroom door was opened, a strand of black hair wrapped around the doorknob snapped off.

The next morning, Gu Cheng got up, washed, and tidied herself up, her eyes glancing at the door frame out of the corner of her eye.

The break... The girl's heart sank, but she remained outwardly calm.

She could still make it to the morning market after getting dressed. She gripped the doorknob of the living room, as if she had inadvertently broken the strands of hair that were tangled together.

......

"Are you leaving get off work early today?" The woman from the grocery store next door asked her curiously as she saw the lights in the flower shop go out.

"Yes, I have plans tonight." Su Wanxi locked the glass door, turned around, and answered with a smile.

"Going on a date with your boyfriend?"

"No, it's a girl." Women of this age always have a gossipy nature, and Su Wanxi didn't dislike that. Perhaps it was these meaningless chatter that made her daily life less oppressive.

I drove from the flower shop to Gu Cheng's apartment building, arriving at exactly six o'clock – the timing was perfect.

"Miss Su." Gu Cheng's cheeks flushed slightly upon seeing the person who arrived.

She wore a milky-white sheer coat, through which a pale yellow cardigan could be vaguely seen. Her delicate, fair collarbones were exposed, her waist was incredibly slender, and her fair legs, encased in sheer stockings, were visible beneath a light blue pleated skirt. Her figure was graceful and her aura was ethereal; she was stunning simply by standing there. Compared to her usual aloofness, Gu Cheng felt that Su Wanxi today was warmer and more down-to-earth.

"Let's go," she said gently, her arched eyebrows fluttering.

"Ah."

As soon as she entered, Su Wanxi smelled the faint aroma of food in the air.

“Wear these…” Gu Cheng took out a pair of slippers from the shoe rack. They were pink and white with a white rabbit pattern embroidered on them, and a red stone was inlaid on top to serve as the rabbit’s nose.

What a girlish heart... Su Wanxi changed out of her ankle boots and walked into the living room in her white rabbit slippers.

"Sit here for a while, there's one more dish coming soon," Gu Cheng said softly, then headed straight for the kitchen. Su Wanxi nodded and sat on the sofa, turning to look at her.

A pale yellow beam of light shone through the window onto the corner of the kitchen. The stove sizzled as Gu Cheng, wearing a green apron, carefully adjusted the heat. When she felt it was about right, she put the chopped vegetables from the cutting board into the pot.

"Do you need any help?" Su Wanxi asked her.

"It's alright, we're almost done." Seeing the pot bubbling and steaming, Gu Cheng's lips curled up slightly.

She scooped up a little with a spoon, brought it to her lips and blew on it gently. When it wasn't so hot anymore, she took a small sip.

It tastes pretty good, but maybe a little bland. Adding some salt would probably make it even better.

After adding the seasonings and closing the lid, Gu Cheng leaned against the side and waited quietly.

"Are you hungry?" she asked softly, sensing someone approaching from behind.

"It's alright," Su Wanxi replied with a smile, looking at the figure in front of her.

After wandering around the living room for a while, Su Wanxi felt very comfortable with the clean and tidy environment. When she was in college, she had seen many girls who looked glamorous on the outside, but whose dorm rooms were a mess. Although she only lived there for less than half a semester, the sight of them really opened her eyes.

"The last dish is ready~" A porcelain bowl was taken out of the glass cabinet, and the golden tomato and egg soup, accompanied by a rich aroma of scallions, was served.

"It's a little hot!" Gu Cheng carefully placed the bowl on the dining table, wearing large, thick gloves.

The two sat facing each other, and Gu Cheng, as the host, took the initiative to pour juice for the guest.

"Give it a try, it might not turn out that well..."

She looked at Su Wanxi with anticipation, her light brown eyes sparkling.

Section 40, Chapter Forty: Perfect Saltiness

Three dishes and a soup were neatly arranged on the table. In addition to the sweet and sour pork ribs that had been promised, Gu Cheng also specially made shredded pork with garlic sauce and eggplant with garlic sauce.

Judging from its appearance alone, the pork ribs were a bright red color, and the white sesame seeds made them look especially tempting. Su Wanxi picked up a small piece, took a small bite, and chewed it slowly.

"How is it..." On the other side of the table, Gu Cheng's watery eyes were almost overflowing with stars.

The outside is slightly crispy, while the inside is soft and tender. The sweet and sour sauce is completely absorbed into the meat, with a perfect balance of sweet and sour. The cooking time is just right, and it also has a unique sesame aroma.

"It's delicious~" Su Wanxi stuck out her wet tongue and licked the sauce off her red lips.

That's so unfair! Gu Cheng lowered her head, her cheeks burning, and poked around in the bowl with her chopsticks.

"Really?" Once her heartbeat had calmed down, she looked up and asked softly.

"Mmm, it's really delicious." As if to prove it, Su Wanxi picked up another piece of pork rib and put it in her bowl.

"I'm glad Miss Su likes it..." Gu Cheng felt relieved and began to enjoy her dinner slowly.

After such a long time, her appetite should have returned to normal, but today she just couldn't eat anything.

She couldn't help but glance at the other person every time she picked up a piece of food with her chopsticks. Su Wanxi seemed to really love sweet and sour pork ribs. In just a short while, she had finished off almost half of the meat on the plate.

As the ancients said, beauty is a feast for the eyes. She was already full just by looking at Su Wanxi's delicate movements and satisfied expression.

"Aren't you hungry?" Su Wanxi asked Gu Cheng with concern, putting down her juice.

"It's alright, I'm just eating a little slowly." Did Miss Su notice me secretly watching her? Gu Cheng didn't dare to meet her gaze and continued eating in small bites.

"Why do you still call me...Miss Su?" It's fine at work, but even in private, you have to use a respectful title, which Su Wanxi has always found strange.

"Hmm..." Gu Cheng was taken aback by the sudden question.