Getting called out of bed early in the morning feels awful. Xiao Lin slammed the door open, rubbing his head with a strong urge to lash out. Seeing it was the innkeeper, his anger intensified, and he jumped out of bed and took a couple of steps to get behind Xiao Lin.

"It's not even twelve yet, why are you knocking on someone's door to death?" The innkeeper hadn't anticipated that this handsome young man would be so furious; for a moment, he was at a loss for words and forgot the purpose of his visit.

"What's the matter? It's only nine in the morning." Xiao Lin's attitude was much more polite by comparison, though his sullen face showed signs of an impending outburst.

"Uh, it's like this. Did the two of you save a policeman yesterday?" The innkeeper stood outside the door with a seemingly honest face that betrayed a small business owner's shrewdness. "Someone from the police station is here asking if you could cooperate and go there to give a statement."

"We'll come over when we wake up." Xiao Lin said flippantly and shut the door in the innkeeper's face.

"Well, they've sent a kid waiting downstairs." The innkeeper whispered outside the door, but didn't have the courage to knock on that door again.

"How did it go?" Director Zhao was downstairs, rubbing his hands together and waiting for the innkeeper to come down and report the situation.

"They said they'll come to you when they wake up." The innkeeper plopped down into his chair made from rattan and bamboo whips, which squeaked loudly.

"When will that be? It's almost ten o'clock now." Director Zhao frowned, pacing back and forth in the hall. The people from the City Police Department were about to arrive, but he hadn't been able to get anyone to cooperate yet. What was he going to do?

"Maybe you should go back. They're definitely going to check out before twelve, and I'll remind them then. After all, they're guests, it's not good to disturb them too much. If it really doesn't work, you can try asking them yourself. I'm not going." Thinking of those two people, the innkeeper felt his legs go weak; they seemed harmless but unexpectedly frightening.

"Alright then!" Director Zhao looked at the innkeeper's expression, thought it over, and decided it was more appropriate to wait at the police station. "Then please remind them again after they check out, and make sure they come to the station to complete the paperwork."

"Okay, got it."

The phrase "after the rain comes sunshine" couldn't be more apt for today. Last night saw torrential rains, but now the skies were clear, and the sun was smiling from behind the clouds. The piercing beams of light made people squint, forcing them to shield their eyes to clearly see the birds flying in the sky.

In fact, Wu Shuang actually left from the City Police Department around eight-thirty in the morning because Mu Rongyun hadn't woken up. Of course, there was another reason: he wasn't comfortable riding in a car driven by someone who hadn't slept well. Wu Shuang appeared to be that person, so under strong insistence, he was sent to the third-floor break room for some sleep. He slept for nearly three hours, only waking up to Mu Rongyun's knocking.

"Didn't I warn you not to get too caught up in this case?" In the car, Mu Rongyun couldn't help but speak to Wu Shuang. This case appeared full of doubts and was heavily tied to an organization he knew of. If Wu Shuang kept investigating, he'd inevitably get involved in danger. He glanced at her, unsure why he was so concerned about this woman; his brows furrowed at this turn of events. In front of Wu Shuang, he naturally took off his glasses, doing away with any pretense, feeling a sense of ease he had never felt before.

"Avoidance isn't my style." Wu Shuang suddenly turned her head to meet Mu Rongyun's dark eyes, froze for a moment. When looked at closely, although the two had similar features, there were some differences; Mu Rongyun's eyes were slightly narrower and longer. "I'm a police officer. Any case that comes to my desk, I will investigate thoroughly if there's any question."

"Really?" Mu Rongyun scoffed, perhaps mockingly. "What about Xiao Lin's illegal organ trade? Based on your professional conduct as a police officer, isn't he guilty?"

Wu Shuang hadn't expected Mu Rongyun to bring up this matter so suddenly. She gazed at Mu Rongyun for a long time before turning her eyes back to the road. Could she really believe this case had nothing to do with Xiao Lin? Evidence could actually indicate his guilt, yet from the beginning, she hadn't wanted to send him to prison and was desperately searching for gaps to exploit. What she was looking for was loopholes, not evidence that could prove his innocence. Wasn't she trying to convince herself?

"Captain Wu, I don't mean to say anything particularly, just to simply tell you there's no such thing as your so-called professional conduct. For instance, when faced with someone you want to protect, you'll hesitate for a moment. Maybe the way you handle things is different from others, but the motivation is the same. In this illegal trade case, would my intricately plotted trap give you any opening? Even using your theoretical angle, it's invalid. Ultimately, Xiao Lin will be tried in court. Right?"

"If Xiao Lin is truly guilty, I'll still send him to court." Wu Shuang said, biting her lip. She was somewhat deceiving herself. From a law enforcement perspective, she knew best whether Xiao Lin was guilty or not; if he didn't have such a unique identity, the result would be completely different.

"You don't seem that naive. How can you not understand the underlying relationships? If these matters aren't settled behind the scenes with a consensus, do you think they'll end that easily? An enemy isn't always an enemy; profit can change foes to allies."

Wu Shuang didn't know why Mu Rongyun was telling her these things. Maybe she was too naive, unable to see the truths behind the façade. "Perhaps." She replied with three words, sincerely unsure what else to say. She just wanted to get to the bottom of things.

"I heard there's already a candidate for the new chief." Mu Rongyun deftly shifted the topic. The psychological blow to Wu Shuang wasn't minimal. Doubting oneself was the most lethal blow, particularly for someone as stubborn as Wu Shuang.

"Before worrying about others, maybe worry about yourself first!" Wu Shuang stepped on the gas pedal, her way to vent when feeling conflicted. "Have you never thought about how your kind can remain in the police department? Isn't it peculiar? I don't believe your alleged enemies don't know your identity, yet keep you in such an unsafe place. The City Police Department isn't just any ordinary station, right?" (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to recommend or vote monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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