CHAPTER 21: CHAPTER 21: NATIONAL SPECIAL INVESTIGATION BUREAU

Li Hongzhi looked at Lin Xiaoyan and solemnly thanked her, "Thank you, I apologize for what I just said to you."

Lin Xiaoyan quickly waved her hand. From the words just now, she guessed Li Hongzhi’s identity, her eyes shining with admiration.

"Do you... do you have a photo of that person? Could you let me have a look, just in case I’m not talking about the person you’re talking about..."

Lin Xiaoyan thought for a moment and looked at Li Hongzhi as she spoke.

Li Hongzhi was stunned for a moment, then took out his phone and showed the person’s photo to Lin Xiaoyan.

Lin Xiaoyan glanced at it, pressed her lips together, looked at him apologetically, and nodded.

Li Hongzhi closed his eyes, feeling bitter inside, and then reopened his eyes, looking at He Qi’an, determined, "I’m going back to the hospital to get my computer."

He Qi’an looked up, narrowed his eyes, and looked at Li Hongzhi sharply, speaking in a tone that allowed no refusal, "No way!"

"But all my stuff, the evidence I’ve collected over the years, is on the computer. I have to get it, or what will happen to that evidence?" Li Hongzhi stood up, ready to leave.

Yang Lin stopped him and said in a low voice, "Stay here, don’t rush. You can go back, but you must have someone accompany you!"

Upon hearing this, Li Hongzhi took a deep breath to calm himself.

He Qi’an glanced at Li Hongzhi, picked up his phone, and called someone to go with Li Hongzhi to the hospital to get his things.

Lin Xiaoyan looked from one to the other, and finally lowered her head, silent.

Eventually, two plainclothes officers from the police station came to accompany Li Hongzhi to El Hospital to get his things and take leave.

The process in between was unknown to Lin Xiaoyan.

She was sent home by He Qi’an, who looked around, then at the residential area where Lin Xiaoyan entered, lit a cigarette while standing there, and pondered over the day’s events.

After finishing a cigarette, he opened the car door and left.

Lin Xiaoyan returned to her rental room, washed up, and lay on the bed. The events of the afternoon had caught her off guard.

Thinking about the National Special Investigation Bureau mentioned by He Qi’an and Yang Lin, she immediately picked up her phone to search.

However, no information about the National Special Investigation Bureau was found anywhere online.

For a moment, she wondered if He Qi’an was lying to her.

As she was having doubts, her phone beeped.

She saw that Yang Lin had sent a link, saying that clicking on it would reveal what she wanted to know.

Lin Xiaoyan clicked the link directly, and upon entering, saw the bold words, "National Special Investigation Bureau."

Her heart pounded as she scrolled down, reading carefully and intently.

After half an hour, Lin Xiaoyan let out a breath, her body relaxed, and the tension she had been feeling for days finally eased.

So she wasn’t crazy!

It turns out there are many people like her in this world!

This world is also one of fantasy.

After reading the information about the National Special Investigation Bureau, she realized that their country indeed has many hidden experts.

Not only are there people skilled in metaphysics, inheriting prestigious legacies, possessing unique skills, able to cast spells, read feng shui, capture ghosts, and even divine fate...

There are also people like her with superpowers, wall-penetrating skills, X-ray vision, mind reading...

To avoid societal unrest, the National Special Investigation Bureau has remained hidden, known only to those at the top.

People like her, regular citizens, had no idea such a department existed.

Who would have thought that Hua Country would stick to promoting belief in science and not superstition?

Yet in the background, there’s such a special department.

Knowing these things, Lin Xiaoyan’s heart finally settled, and she no longer feared being taken away for research.

The next morning, Lin Xiaoyan got herself ready and, full of energy, set off for work.

However, when she reached downstairs, she saw He Qi’an waiting there, unknown since when.

Lin Xiaoyan looked at He Qi’an, unsure why he was waiting there; she had already confessed everything yesterday. What more could there be?

Seeing Lin Xiaoyan come out, He Qi’an raised his hand and signaled her to come over.

Lin Xiaoyan pressed her lips together and walked over. "What’s up? I need to catch the bus."

He Qi’an looked at Lin Xiaoyan, "I’ve already taken leave for you, with pay.

I reported your situation last night, so you need to come with me for information registration."

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiaoyan had no choice but to leave with He Qi’an.

"The headquarters of the Special Investigation Bureau is in Beijing, headed by a director named Qian Yisheng, whose age is unknown."

"There are two deputy directors in the bureau, one named Gao Cheng’an, who manages the Xuanmen Group people.

The other is Li Yun, who manages the Superpower Group people..."

"I reported your case last night, and this morning two people came to register your information..."

Along the way, He Qi’an briefed Lin Xiaoyan on the matters and people of the Special Investigation Bureau, educating her about the bureau.

"The people in that department..." He Qi’an paused, "The people inside are a bit arrogant, so when you meet them, bear with it. Once you’re part of them and achieve something, they won’t look down on you."

"???

Lin Xiaoyan looked at He Qi’an in confusion.

"What... what do you mean?" Lin Xiaoyan looked at He Qi’an.

"Do I have to do tasks? Can’t I just not do them? I don’t even know anything! Wasn’t it just to register information? I never said I wanted to join them..."

Lin Xiaoyan felt a bit panicked.

He Qi’an listened to Lin Xiaoyan’s words and understood her unease. After all, five days ago, she was just an ordinary person.

Suddenly gaining special abilities and having her entire previous twenty-something years of life overturned would indeed be unsettling.

"Specifically, you can talk to them, but I think relying on the state is better.

At the very least, whatever happens, the state will be your strong backing."

Listening to He Qi’an’s words, Lin Xiaoyan fell into thought.

She didn’t speak until they reached their destination, pondering this issue all the way.

"Boss, you’re back."

Li He saw He Qi’an’s car and immediately ran over. When he saw Lin Xiaoyan, his eyes flashed with excitement and envy.

Ah, superpower, he wished he could have it too!!!

"They’re in the director’s office," Li He whispered.

He Qi’an nodded and took Lin Xiaoyan directly to the director’s office.

The two arrived at the director’s office door. Inside, it was silent, with no voices speaking. He Qi’an raised his hand and knocked on the door.

The next second, the door opened, and the director eagerly ushered them inside.

Seeing He Qi’an finally bring the person, he wiped the slight sweat on his forehead, feeling relieved inside.

If they didn’t come soon, he would have been worried sick.

As soon as Lin Xiaoyan entered, she saw two people sitting on the office sofa.

A man and a woman, both around 30 years old.

Their expressions were uniformly indifferent, their gazes towards her filled with critique and scrutiny.

However, when the two saw He Qi’an, their eyes showed surprise.