Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Pan Mingyue sat down on her seat as usual without explaining herself or speaking at all.

Luo Qian glanced at her.

It seemed that these were nothing to her.

“What are you all gathered here for?” Sister Liu came in and couldn’t help but whisper to Luo Qian upon seeing this scene.

Luo Qian had the intention to speak up for Pan Mingyue. When he saw the analysis written by her, he had indeed felt inferior, be it in the subject or in the general direction.

She was a person recommended by Beijing University, after all. He felt like Beijing University must have had its own reason for recommending her. “Pan Mingyue is a fresh graduate, so people think she came in through connections.”

Fan Tongya’s resume was too brilliant, and several regular employees in the office also had a good relationship with her. On the first day, Section Chief Jiang had obviously valued Fan Tongya, but it had changed to Pan Mingyue on the second day.

In the pantry.

Putting the disposable cup on the table, Fan Tongya glanced at the calm Pan Mingyue and then took a look outside. She stepped into the bathroom in her high heels, closed the cubicle door, and made a phone call.

“She’s nowhere as good as you,” said the person on the other end. Fan Tongya narrowed her eyes, with obvious disdain on her eyebrows. “Cousin, I’ve already tried it for you. Young Master Lu is also brave enough to give a freshman the spot. Didn’t he think about whether she’s worthy of this spot? Don’t worry, I’ll help you keep an eye on her. I’ll give you the follow-up case first.”

…

Pan Mingyue went to the pantry to pour water.

While waiting for the water to boil, her phone rang.

It was a message from Lu Zhaoying—

You forgot your item in my car.

Lu Zhaoying sent her another picture.

It was an unmarked white medicine bottle on the passenger seat with the vitamin sign on it.

After thinking for a while, Pan Mingyue was about to tell him to throw it away, when he sent another message—

I’ll pass it to you on the way later in the evening.

On the other end, Lu Zhaoying subconsciously touched his ear stud after sending the message, and then added another sentence—

I’m busy at work, we’ll talk later.

He turned off his phone and directly stood up, looking unpredictable.

…

At the Inspection Institute, the news of Pan Mingyue spread like wildfire among the 18th-floor people, and most of them were discussing this gossip behind her back.

Half an hour later, Section Chief Jiang came out of the office as usual. “Pan Mingyue, come with me.”

Pan Mingyue put aside her business and followed him into the office.

After entering, Section Chief Jiang handed her a sealed kraft paper bag.

“Do you know about the rumors in the group?” Section Chief Jiang suddenly thought about it when Pan Mingyue was about to leave.

Looking up with very calm eyes behind her lenses, Pan Mingyue nodded slightly.

Section Chief Jiang said seriously, “Don’t be too stressed over it. Although I took you in for some other reason at the beginning, I’ve let you follow up on the Lu family’s case entirely because your last evaluation and analysis surprised me. You’re very talented, and I hope you can use your talents to repay society.”

“It’s just that there’s too much controversy going on right now. I’ll reserve the spot for the Lu family’s joint case for you first. I’ve already reported the situation to the higher-ups and am waiting for the official notification. I hope you can understand that it’s not personal.”

Section Chief Jiang genuinely wanted to train her. Who knew, there might even be another “Inspector He” in their department in two years’ time.

Pan Mingyue also saw this very clearly and sincerely thanked Section Chief Jiang.

Section Chief Jiang heaved a sigh of relief. It was best that she could understand the big picture.

When she left, he glanced at his subordinate and frowned slightly. “Did the people from the disciplinary department interfere?”

The person beside him nodded. “Pan Mingyue’s incident spread too quickly on the Internet, especially after you allocated the Lu family’s case to her. It didn’t have a good influence on her. It’s only normal that the people from the disciplinary department noticed it, and Deputy Liu’s side is even trying to blame it on you.”

Section Chief Jiang massaged his temple and remained silent. As the new and old members of the Inspection Institute were being replaced, his position was unstable now, and a little Feng Shui was enough to make him fall into deep waters.

…

When Pan Mingyue came out with the kraft paper bag, Section Chief Jiang also announced the reservation of her spot.

In the pantry, a formal employee who had a good relationship with Fan Tongya lowered his voice and said, “Have you heard? Section Chief Jiang has removed Pan Mingyue’s spot. He said that he’ll wait for the notification from above and has sent two leaders for the meeting. Could it be because of his guilty conscience? Otherwise, how did she get in here as a freshman?”

“We’re all in the same office, why are you holding such a bad idea towards the new intern?” None of the people who could enter the Inspection Institute were ordinary people, especially those on the 18th floor. They were all especially arrogant, which Sister Liu couldn’t stand.

Despite being called out, the man who had spoken didn’t feel guilty at all. He looked directly at Sister Liu and said indifferently, “Can’t you tell whether or not he’s guilty? Forget about how she’s a freshman placed here to compete with a group of graduate students and doctoral students, how is she worthy of obtaining the Lu family’s joint case? How many cases has she followed as a freshman? Who knows what she did behind the scenes? Otherwise, why would Section Chief Jiang reserve a place for her so guiltily?”

“You haven’t even seen her analysis, how could you say she’s not suitable!” Luo Qian was young and vigorous, after all, and almost fought with the man, but was stopped by Sister Liu.

“Who cares about whether or not she’s suitable? Now that the disciplinary department has intervened, let’s see if she can even stay.” The man sneered.

The noise in the pantry alerted many people.

Most of them subconsciously alienated Pan Mingyue, looking at her with even weirder glances.

In the entire office, only Luo Qian and Sister Liu stood up for her.

Luo Qian was about to continue when Pan Mingyue stopped him. She poured two glasses of water and handed them each to Luo Qian and Sister Liu.

The atmosphere in the office changed after the incident in the pantry.

At nearly 11:30 o’clock.

The two team leaders returned from the meeting holding documents and wearing unpredictable expressions.

Seeing that the two team leaders were silent, the man who had just entered the pantry with Pan Mingyue finally called them and asked about her spot. “Has our spot changed?”

While speaking, he also gave Pan Mingyue a pointed look.

Although the others were busy, their ears stood up to listen.

“Oh.” The group leader reacted and glanced at Pan Mingyue, seemingly returning to his senses. “Yes, I almost forgot. The matter of your connection with the Lu family’s case has been completely resolved. You still have the application form, right? Just fill it in and submit it to Section Chief Jiang.”

Pan Mingyue looked up from the computer, seemingly not surprised, and politely thanked him.

However, everyone else in the office was stunned, especially the man who just spoke, and Fan Tongya.

Most of them didn’t believe the results and went to the disciplinary department for verification.

Those from the disciplinary department were silent for a moment before they directly sent them a copy of the document—

The first one was a record of Pan Mingyue’s participation in the 712 case in collaboration with Feng Loucheng and the others seven years ago. She had received a special grade for her meritorious service.

The second was a record of her participation in a case with Captain Hao three years ago, a first-level service.

…

At the back was a special approval document from Beijing University. Beijing University’s Principal Zhou had personally approved her admission to the Inspection Institute.

Further back was the personal approval of the headquarters for her spot as a freshman who successfully entered the Inspection Institute.

She was the only person who had crossed the political science and law department and let the principal directly process her application approval. And on the Inspection Institute’s side, she was the only one who crossed the personnel department and directly let Feng Loucheng approve her.

The person from the disciplinary department sent the document and then added a note—

Many people want her to join them. Even the Criminal Police Brigade cast her an olive branch before she came here. Your report is completely unreasonable.

Those on the 18th floor were speechless.

“… Special grade merit? No, she cooperated with Inspector Feng seven years ago?? What the f*ck. No wonder the higher-ups gave her the Lu family’s case so quickly, and even gave a freshman like her an internship spot. The Criminal Police Brigade even cast her… If I were the headquarters, I would pass her even with my eyes closed! (Smile)”

“F*ck! You guys are hilarious. Are you all playing around on the 18th floor?! Do you know Song Luting of Beijing University? This person is Song Luting’s sister! If he finds out who reported her, no matter who’s right or wrong, you guys will die once! By the way, do you know that she actually cooperated with 129 previously? You guys are so ignorant. 129’s big boss really wants to accept her as an apprentice, do you need me to tell you who the boss of 129 is?? Hahaha, I’m laughing out loud!”