When Zhao Han called, Ji Bai was having a small gathering with a group of friends.
The thick twilight seeped in through the carved window lattices, Beijing was vast and dazzling. Everyone in the room was immaculately dressed, talking cheerfully and wittily, like an expensive yet empty painting. Ji Bai passed the cards in his hand to the person beside him, held a cigarette in his mouth, picked up his phone and pushed the door open.
He sat down on a sofa in the corridor. There was a soft woolen carpet under his feet, and in front of him was a row of green indoor plants, surrounding a white jade rockery with flowing water. Immediately, a clubhouse service staff came over and asked softly if he needed any service. When he saw that he shook his head, he immediately left silently.
He flicked the ash off his cigarette, and on the other end, Zhao Han was still reporting, "The bureau chief said that you must bring a trainee, it will be recorded in your year-end assessment …"
Ji Bai leaned back on the sofa, closed his eyes and smiled. "That's fine."
Before Zhao Han had time to be happy, he heard him say slowly, "Zhao 'er, rearrange your work focus this year. Bring the trainee well, it will be recorded in your year-end assessment. "
Zhao Han was depressed, and quickly said, "I can't, I really can't. They are experts, you are definitely the only one who can handle them! "
To prove this point, Zhao Han told Ji Bai about Xu Xu's reasoning process.
First, Zhao Han unconsciously touched the necklace given by his girlfriend several times. Not only did his expression become gentle, but he also adjusted the position of the necklace with his fingers. This showed that he was not used to the necklace, but also his desire to reveal his inner emotions. These behaviors were more common in the beginning of a couple's love affair.
Second, Zhao Han's gaze fell on the first drawer on the right several times, and his expression was also gentle. Since it was his new girlfriend, today was not an anniversary, nor was it a holiday, so it was more likely that it was a birthday gift.
Third, his right arm was injured because he used to write with his right hand, but when he picked up things a few times, there was a short pause in his movements, and he switched to his left hand.
Fourth, his shirt was a new casual men's wear from Givenchy, but he was wearing a pair of Metersbonwe jeans. A man who would buy Givenchy on his own would never dress like this. Therefore, he did not buy the shirt himself.
His new girlfriend gave him a silver pirate ship necklace. Since they had not known each other for a long time, it was unlikely that she would give him such expensive men's wear, so it was probably a gift from another woman.
Most of the men who grew up with his sister would show some similarities in their personalities and behaviors. When interacting with the opposite sex, they would be more natural, casual, and meticulous than ordinary men. And Zhao Han happened to display these characteristics.
"Also, when you saw the beauty Yao Meng, you didn't look as surprised and excited as the other police officers. You are very peaceful. " Xu Xu said, "So, this sister who bought you Givenchy probably has a good image and temperament, and she might even be very beautiful."
Fifth, a Zippo limited-edition lighter was more likely to be a gift from a young friend. Zhao Han did not simply throw it on the table or place it where it was easier to reach. Instead, he placed it further away from the photo frame, subconsciously reflecting his respect for this person. Ji Bai was most likely the youngest person in the police force whom Zhao Han respected.
Based on Zhao Han's good upbringing and honest personality, he would definitely find a chance to return the favor after receiving such an expensive gift. Although Zhao Han was wearing a pair of Metersbonwe jeans, he was wearing a pair of expensive outdoor sports shoes. The backpack beside him was also of the same outdoor brand. Obviously, he was a fan of this brand (it would not be a gift from his sister, even if she did, it would be a pair of handmade Italian leather shoes). Therefore, his gift to Ji Bai was likely to be a pair of branded outdoor shoes that he thought was the most valuable.
…
After he finished speaking, Zhao Han made a solemn vow. "Boss, you can lead Xu Xu, she will definitely inherit your mantle."
Ji Bai smiled faintly. "Shhh?"
Zhao Han laughed.
However, Ji Bai stopped smiling and said faintly, "There's also an element of luck in taking an unconventional approach. If you handle a case like Shhh, the risk will be higher. Although Yao Meng's analysis is simple, it is reliable. Also, according to your description, she is more comprehensive than Shhh. "
Zhao Han was speechless, so he could only ask, "Then … who should we take?"
"I'll think about it."
***
After hanging up the phone, Ji Bai did not return to the private room. Instead, he sat in the same place and looked at their resumes on his phone. He let the long cigarette quietly burn between his fingers.
When he was almost done, someone came out of the private room and sat down beside him. It was his closest childhood friend, Shu Hang. He laughed and said, "We haven't finished talking just now, why are you hiding here and smoking by yourself? Since you also think that the concept of new energy can be hyped up, I plan to start a company this year, do you want to do it together? I'll give you half of the shares. "
Ji Bai put his phone away and smiled slowly. "My mother asked you to be the lobbyist?"
Shu Hang did not answer, which was considered as a tacit agreement, then he asked half-truthfully, "Do you really plan to stay in the grassroots criminal police unit?"
Ji Bai squinted his eyes and blew out a smoke ring.
Shu Hang thought to himself, 'Don't give me a bunch of famous and professional theories, it's disgusting.' Unexpectedly, after a while, Ji Bai replied in a genteel manner, "You're not a fish, how can you know the joy of being a fish?"
Shu Hang laughed and scolded, "Go to hell! In a place where there are more men than women, is it fun to deal with evil people all day long? "
"At least it's more fun than you bunch of good-for-nothings." Ji Bai smiled faintly.
Shu Hang was stunned, but after a moment of silence, he did not get angry, instead, he nodded.
"It's quite boring." His expression became indifferent. "Nothing in the world is difficult, so it's boring. When people hear that you're someone's grandson or son, they'll immediately take care of everything for you. All you have to do is raise your hand and people will praise you as a business genius; if you really rely on yourself to do something, heh, people might say behind your back that you're not capable at all, it's all because your surname is Shu! "
Ji Bai only smiled faintly and patted his shoulder. Shu Hang also knew that his words were a little ridiculous, he probably drank too much, so he just smiled and let it go.
The two of them smoked for a while, then Shu Hang said, "You're not a kind person, why did you lie to your mother and say that you joined the police force to enter politics? Did she make a fuss again when she came back? You're so unfilial! "
In fact, it was not only Ji Bai's mother, all of his friends who grew up with him thought that Ji Bai entered the police academy because he did not want to be a businessman like his father and wanted to inherit his grandfather's legacy and embark on an official career. In the end, seven years had passed, and although his performance was outstanding and he was promoted quickly, he was still on the frontline.
Ji Bai extinguished his cigarette and smiled. "My mother is quite familiar with the police system. If I didn't coax her, she might have caused trouble for me when I was taking the police academy exam. You don't have to worry about this. "
Shu Hang thought to himself, 'Fine, since you've said this much, I guess.'
He did not mention it anymore and changed the topic. "Looks like you're still single?"
Ji Bai nodded.
Shu Hang sneered. "I heard that you fight day and night, staying up late is bad for your kidneys, brother! Don't forget to use it when you want to. "
Ji Bai glanced at him. "A skinny camel is still bigger than a horse."
Shu Hang did not know whether to laugh or cry.
The two of them were quiet for a while, then Ji Bai remembered something and smiled. "Actually, I went on a blind date last year."
Shu Hang was shocked. "You actually went on a blind date?"
Ji Bai nodded. "The niece of the bureau chief's wife, we dated for a few weeks, but it broke up."
Shu Hang was excited. "What do you mean?"
Ji Bai lit another cigarette and answered lazily, "She was quite pretty, the flower of Xiang Chuan County. I was very busy during that time, so I only saw her a few times. In the end, she quickly followed a rich second-generation heir and dumped me. "
Shu Hang was overjoyed, but he did not believe it. He stared at the side of Ji Bai's handsome face through the smoke. "You're the flower of our courtyard, how could you be willing to part with that woman? How could you be so decisive? "
Ji Bai laughed. "She came to me once and said that it was very painful for her to make this decision. If I could buy her a house in Lin City within three years, she would dump that short man and follow me. "
Shu Hang thought about it seriously and answered, "You're only worth a house? How low is that! How did you answer her? "
"I said that my monthly salary is 6,000 yuan, and the house price in Lin City is 10,000 yuan per square meter."
Shu Hang laughed out loud. "Go to hell! I don't believe it, how could there be a woman with such poor taste? The coat you're wearing, hmm, it's 80% new, so it's worth at least tens of thousands, right? How could she not recognize it? "
Ji Bai looked at him with a smile. "She asked me if this coat of yours was bought from Xiushui Street in Beijing, right? I said yes, so you know Xiushui too. "
Shu Hang laughed for a while, then patted Ji Bai's shoulder. "This girl is actually quite good, she's very honest."
Ji Bai nodded. "She's honest. Feelings can also be clearly priced, it's a fair trade. "
At this time, the door of the private room was pushed open and a group of people rushed out. Someone smiled and pointed at another person. "Come, let's go to his house for a drink. It's the old man's collection."
Shu Hang looked at Ji Bai. "Do you want to go?"
Ji Bai pinched the cigarette butt and took a deep puff, then threw it into the ashtray and answered lazily, "Yes. Why not? "
***
The same dense night pervaded the humid Lin City. The river flowed through the city, and the lights on both sides were orange.
When the bell rang, Yao Meng had no intention of leaving at all. She said that she wanted to read some information and ordered food for her colleagues who were working overtime. A few of them were chatting and laughing around her table.
Xu Xu carried her big bag and stood up. She wanted to politely say goodbye to everyone, but after standing there for a while, no one noticed her. She was not used to speaking loudly, so in the end, she left quietly.
When she compared the two, she felt a little ashamed.
However, she was used to it. She did not take it to heart.
Xu Juan's Mercedes-Benz had been parked by the side of the road for a while. It was rush hour, so the dim sky and hazy street lights shone through the car window, reflecting on his fair and handsome face. Coupled with his black suit, he looked like an elite, which made him an elegant sight in this bustling city.
Xu Xu opened the door and got into the car. After driving for a while, Xu Juan looked at her from the corner of his eyes. He saw that her hands were placed on her knees, and her expression was indifferent. However, her feet were gently kicking the cashmere carpet that had just been changed in the car.
Xu Juan immediately laughed. How could he not know his sister's habits? When she was in a good mood, she liked to kick things; when she was thinking, she would knock her knees with her hands like a man and pretend to be mature.
"Did everything go well today?" He asked with a smile.
"Not bad."
'That's good.' Xu Juan smiled and pulled off his tie with one hand, then threw it on the backseat. He then opened the car window to let the night breeze in. The siblings were not talkative people, so they silently looked at the car lights outside the window.
At this time, Xu Xu's phone rang.
Xu Xu looked at the number and her expression changed slightly.
Xu Juan paid attention. "Who is it?"
"Ji Bai. Deputy Captain of the Criminal Police Unit. "After looking at the contact list that day, she naturally remembered everyone's number. It seemed like he had decided to be her trainee teacher. Xu Xu's mood soared slightly.
Facing the youngest legend in the police force, she was still a little nervous. She adjusted her breathing rate and picked up the phone. "Hello."
"Hello, I'm Ji Bai." The man's voice came through the phone, it was clear and deep.
"Hello, Captain Ji."
"I'll be back in a week. In the next few days, go through all the unsolved cases in the past ten years and do an analysis. "
"Yes."
"Next month, you'll need to cooperate with the Ministry of Public Security's special activity to collect all relevant information."
"Yes."
…
He assigned five or six complicated tasks in a row. He was straightforward and she answered without hesitation. In the end, he stopped and Xu Xu did not say anything, waiting for him to continue.
At this time, noisy voices and music came from the other end of the phone. He smiled and said something to someone. After a while, he faintly said to her, "Shh, do you have any questions to ask me?"
There was still a hint of a smile in his voice. Xu Xu thought about it and answered, "Not at the moment."
"Okay, goodbye."
"Goodbye."
After hanging up the phone, Xu Xu went through the tasks that he assigned in her mind and had an idea of what to do. When she looked up, she saw Xu Juan staring at her.
"Since he's your superior, why don't you try to get close to him?" Xu Juan was a little disappointed.
Xu Xu was in a good mood and explained patiently, "Do you know why I want to intern with this person?"
"You said that he has the highest rate of solving cases."
"Yes. A person with such a high rate of solving cases will not easily let other factors interfere with his judgment of people and things. In other words, under him, I don't need to brag or try to figure out his thoughts. I can focus all my energy on 'things'. I can live freely. "
Xu Juan looked at the sparkle in his sister's eyes and felt happy. Then, while she was happy, he changed the topic that he was more concerned about. "You will officially graduate next year and have a stable job. Are there many single boys in the police station? When are you looking for a boyfriend? "
Xu Xu looked at Xu Juan strangely. "What does this have to do with you?"
Xu Juan was annoyed. He knew that his sister was not bickering with him. She really thought that it had nothing to do with him.
That was why he felt even more depressed. He reached out and messed up her neat short hair. Xu Xu knew that she could not avoid it, so she held her chin with one hand and let him do whatever he wanted. When he stopped, she silently turned her head and looked at him.
She had a bird's nest on her head but her expression was calm. However, there was a faint smile in her dark eyes.
Xu Juan looked at her and his heart softened. "24 years old is not that old. But you have no relationship experience and you don't seem to be interested in the opposite sex … How can the two men at home not worry about you? "
Xu Xu fell silent and suddenly sat up straight. She answered, "I'm sorry, it's not that I'm not interested. I will hurry up in the future. "
When Xu Juan was five and Xu Xu was two, his mother passed away due to illness.
His mother used to be in the business world and left behind a medium-sized accounting firm, which was later handed over to his uncle to manage. Xu Juan took over after graduating from university and had now developed into a leading figure in the industry in Lin City. His father was a university professor. After his wife passed away, he single-handedly raised his children and never married again.
Xu Juan's personality was calm and sophisticated, more like a combination of his parents' personalities. In just a few years, he had made a name for himself in Lin City. However, he changed girlfriends as quickly as he changed his clothes. No one knew who he took after as a playboy.
Xu Xu was more like her strict and resolute mother. However, at this age, people around her thought that she was outstanding, but she did not understand the ways of the world. She was a typical person with high IQ but low EQ.
However, Xu Juan felt that it was not that his sister did not understand or had low EQ.
She just did not care.
…
"Boyfriends don't want the police." Xu Xu said.
"Why?"
"It's not suitable. My job is dangerous and my schedule is not stable. The other half is relatively stable, so the family structure can be balanced. "
Xu Juan did not want his sister to look for the police. In fact, he did not trust his sister to find a boyfriend on her own, even though she was a psychologist.
"How about this, I'll introduce someone to you." He said.
Xu Xu pondered for a moment and also felt that it was more reliable to have her brother as a gatekeeper. She replied, "Okay. I want to do technology, scientific research, IT, construction, chemical manufacturing … anything is fine. "
Xu Juan was amused. "Why?"
Xu Xu said, "It's relatively easy to control a technical man."
Xu Juan laughed.
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