I Wanted To Be A Good Person Once - Chapter 13
Chapter 13: Fang Ze Said, “Reporting! There is a Criminal in the Task Force!” (1)
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
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At the same time, the Commissioner led Fang Ze out of the makeshift meeting room.
They strolled along the broken-tiled corridor until they reached the inner hall of the villa.
When they reached the inner hall, the Commissioner looked up vaguely at the camera at the top, then stopped.
With his back to Fang Ze, he dug into his pocket and pulled out a crumpled roll-up cigarette. He lowered his head and put it in his mouth, then pulled out the box of matches. He made a few swipes and lit a match.
As he squinted, he took a deep drag on his cigarette. He turned, about to berate Fang Ze before testing him.
However, when he saw Fang Ze, he inexplicably found himself unable to say anything harsh.
Thus, finally, he looked at Fang Ze and asked gently, “Fang Ze. What’s wrong with you today? Is something bothering you?”
In his ‘Sage’ state, Fang Ze stood straight. When he heard the Commissioner’s question, he shook his head and said calmly, “Commissioner, there’s nothing.”
The Commissioner grunted as he nodded. Then, he asked thoughtfully, “Then… did you have a conflict with your colleagues?”
Fang Ze shook his head again. “Not really, Commissioner.”
The Commissioner grunted again. Then, with his cigarette between his fingers, he looked Fang Ze up and down slowly, as if to make sure he was telling the truth.
However, for some reason, when he saw Fang Ze, he felt that he was especially sincere. It was impossible for him to lie.
So, after a moment, his expression softened and his tone softened. “That’s good.”
After that, he paused and said soothingly, “This case is more complicated, and it involves the Awakened.”
“The Awakened have many tricks that exceed our imagination.”
“So don’t be discouraged when you can’t find a clue. Don’t feel too pressured.”
“You’re young. Don’t feel burdened, and don’t get angry with your colleagues. Focus on your health and take care of yourself. The good times are yet to come.”
Fang Ze, who was in the ‘Sage’ state, was not bought over by the Commissioner’s words.
He nodded in agreement. “Commissioner, I understand.”
“Don’t worry, I’ll take care of myself.”
“But…” He changed the subject. “I’m actually not under a lot of pressure. I have no problem getting along with my colleagues. In fact, I’ve found a lot of clues and information in the past week.”
At this point, Fang Ze calmly opened his folder and handed the Commissioner the report he’d written the day before.
The Commissioner was visibly taken aback.
Then, he put the cigarette in his mouth and took the report. He read it carefully as he squinted and smoked.
Since Fang Ze had written this report before learning his true identity, he had written it very seriously and did not hide any clues.
He had actually hesitated this morning about turning in this information.
However, he thought of how many “spies” he had around him. Even if he didn’t report this information, the spies would report it later, so he no longer hesitated…
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The Commissioner finished reading the information in front of him, then looked up with a puzzled expression.
He looked at Fang Ze, puzzled. “If you’ve got so many clues and information, why didn’t you share them at the meeting?”
Knowing that the plan had reached a critical step, Fang Ze was exceptionally calm under the influence of the Magazine.
He looked directly at the Commissioner and said, “Reporting to the Commissioner, it’s because I have discovered another piece of vital information.”
As the Commissioner stubbed out his cigarette, he asked suspiciously, “What information?”
Fang Ze shook his head slowly, his face expressionless as he spoke. “I can’t talk about it now. Not until I see an officer of the Security Bureau.”
Upon hearing Fang Ze’s words, even though he was affected by the Magazine, the Commissioner still frowned.
He said, “Huh?” Then, he asked, “Why?”
Fang Ze said nothing. He didn’t explain. He just stared at the Commissioner.
Seeing Fang Ze like this, the Commissioner’s frown deepened.
He wanted to say something harsh, but when he saw Fang Ze’s pleasant face, he couldn’t.
Therefore, in the end, he slowed down and advised, “Fang Ze, I don’t know what key information you’ve obtained.”
“However, just so you know, you’re on the task force.”
“Whatever it is, you should report directly to me. After all, some things change when they get to the Security Bureau.”
Fang Ze still didn’t say anything. He just looked at the Commissioner expressionlessly.
Seeing how uncooperative Fang Ze was, even though he was affected by the supernatural power, the Commissioner could not help but feel his blood boil and his eyelids twitch.
Normally, Fang Ze would probably panic in the face of such a situation.
However, at this moment, Fang Ze acted as if he didn’t see the Commissioner’s expression or feel his irritation. He continued to look at him calmly.
And so, as the minutes passed, the tension grew.
Just as the Commissioner was about to lash out in anger, his face suddenly changed. Then, he put his hands to his ears as if he were listening to something.
His entire state had completely changed.
Although he had been gentle in front of Fang Ze just now, he had always been like a superior encouraging a subordinate.
However, his plump face was now filled with flattery and smiles. He bent forward with his neck down.
After a while, the Commissioner’s expression faded as he straightened his back and neck.
Then, he looked at Fang Ze with a complicated expression and said, “An officer of the Security Bureau agreed to see you.”
Fang Ze nodded impassively at the Commissioner’s words, as if he’d heard a perfectly ordinary announcement.
His expression and movements were no different from before, but the Commissioner in front of him looked suddenly startled.
Then, the Commissioner narrowed his eyes and looked Fang Ze up and down suspiciously.
After a moment, the Commissioner asked, “Fang Ze. Why do you… feel a little different from before?”
Fang Ze replied blankly, “Commissioner, I don’t know what you mean.”
The Commissioner frowned and raised his hand as if to gesture.
However, after opening his mouth a few times, he didn’t know how to describe it.
In the end, perhaps thinking that he couldn’t delay the matter with the Security Bureau, he lowered his hand resentfully and said, “Alright. It’s fine. Let’s go up first.”
Fang Ze nodded calmly again, as if he was completely unaffected by what had just happened.
However, what no one saw was that his hand had unknowingly gripped the seam of his pants tightly. His fingers were clenched until they were white, and his palms were covered in sweat…
“… Are they here so soon?”
“Damn.”
“So I’m on my own after this?”
“Goodness.”
“I’m going to die, I’m going to die…”
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Five minutes later.
On the second floor of the villa.
In the room where he had last reported to the Commissioner, Fang Ze met with the representative from the Security Bureau.
It wasn’t the beautiful young woman he had seen that day, but the young woman who had given Wang Hao the mission.
Just as Wang Hao had described in his heart, the girl didn’t look old. She only seemed to be 16 or 17 years of age.
She was very pretty, as if she was made of pink jade. She had her hair combed into two buns and was a little cute.
Her eyes were intelligent, and her huge eyes seemed as if they could speak. She carried a huge eight-edged pumpkin hammer on her back, forming a stark contrast to her delicate body.
His eyes rested on the girl for a moment.
Fang Ze mentally recalled the information he had about her.
“Her code name is Bai Ling.”
“Her Awakened ability is unknown.”
“She is a Level-2 Executive of the operations team in the Security Bureau.”
The Commissioner visibly relaxed when he saw the young woman. The flattery was gone, but he still greeted her with a smile. “Executive Bai Ling, are you handling this?”
Fang Ze pretended to look at the two of them calmly and secretly added an analysis.
“A Level-2 Executive is probably the equivalent of the Investigation Department Commissioner in a low-leveled city.”
“It seems that the ranks in the Security Bureau are indeed very high.”
Compared to the Commissioner’s gentleness, the girl’s attitude was interesting.
She looked at the Commissioner with her big watery eyes and then said mischievously, “Commissioner Pang, I haven’t seen you for a few days and you seem to have put on weight. Have you been out feasting again?”
Upon hearing her words, the Commissioner chuckled and rubbed his round belly. He waved his hand and said, “Not at all, not at all. Executive Bai Ling, don’t make fun of me.”
They exchanged a few casual pleasantries before sitting down.
Between the two of them, it was obvious that the girl was in charge.
Therefore, after sitting down, she tilted her head to look at Fang Ze and took the initiative to speak.
She spoke with a voice as crisp as silver bells. It was very pleasant.
“I hear you have important information to report to the Security Bureau?”
“Now that I’m here, can you talk?”
Although the ability had lost its effect, now that the plan had come to this, Fang Ze had no choice.
Therefore, although he was extremely nervous, he could only continue acting.
Thus, he continued to pretend to be calm. He nodded first. Then, he looked at the girl and then at the Commissioner before speaking.
“Commissioner, this is the reason I wasn’t willing to share the information I obtained at the meeting.”
“This is also the reason I wasn’t willing to report this to you alone.”
“It’s because…”
“I’ve discovered a shocking secret.”
“There is a criminal in our task force.”
“Furthermore, the criminal is a suspect of this murder case!”
