Translator: Sparrow Translations Editor: Sparrow Translations
At Cloud Street!
Lin Fan tidied up the area. He was getting ready to go to the Honors Ceremony. This would only be his second time going to such a ceremony. It still felt good.
If it were normal people, they would definitely be scared of this and that. They would be scared of the criminals coming to find them once again for revenge. However, Lin Fan wasn’t scared. If they dared to come, he would take them on and he would once again be successful. After which he would be able to get a Good Citizen Award, which would feel good.
Fraud Tian was smoking a cigarette. With a look of doubt, he shouted, “Looks like it is time for you to be in the limelight again.”
When he watched the previous Honors Ceremony, he was filled with envy. The feeling of a million pairs of eyes staring at you is one to be envious of. He wanted to go as well, but he couldn’t.
Who asked him to not have the ability to solve a case.
Lin Fan laughed and calmly said, “This limelight is not one that one is able to achieve simply by dreaming of it. There are many hidden dangers behind it all.”
Fraud Tian replied, “I would rather these dangers so that I can get that limelight.”
“Hehe.” Lin Fan was extremely proud. “Then you need to be hardworking. However, I feel as though you are rather uncertain. After all, you weren’t able to solve the latest big case.”
“Haha.” Fraud Tian didn’t dare to say anymore. This b*stard was too much of a show-off. How could I, a Tian, not have such capabilities?
Wu You Lan worriedly asked, “Brother Lin, you really don’t intend on getting the monkey costume ready?”
Lin Fan waved his hands, “What monkey costume? Is that my style? It’s about time I leave. I’ll make a move first. I’ll bring back the award to let you all have a touch.”
Fraud Tian was elated, “That is a good idea. I’ll go online to check for a suitable restaurant.”
“All you know how to do is to eat. Let’s go get the award, Elder Dog!”
…
At the grounds of the Honors Ceremony.
In front of the doors.
Liu Xiao Tian was waving his hands, “Master Lin, over here…”
There were many police cars parked outside. The big shots of the Shanghai police force had arrived. Scorpion was a wanted fugitive throughout the entire nation. If any city’s police force were to be able to capture Scorpion, it would be a huge mission success! If Scorpion was caught in Shanghai, it would mean a huge deal to them.
Even though they weren’t the ones who caught him personally, what was the difference? He was still caught in Shanghai anyway.
Lin Fan said, “I’m not late, am I?”
Liu Xiao Tian was in a good mood. He looked very smart wearing the police uniform. “Nope, you aren’t. Even if you did arrive late, it wouldn’t matter. There are many people who walked past me that want to get to know you.”
Lin Fan laughed, “Why would they want to get to know me? I simply sell scallion pancakes!”
“Haha!” Liu Xiao Tian patted Lin Fan on his shoulder, “Master Lin, stop teasing around. Who else sells scallion pancakes like yours? However, there is an interesting event. Nowadays, there’s always a picture of you pasted on the front of those mobile carts selling scallion pancakes on the streets. The previous government official that I worked with previous would often tell me that, whenever he saw such carts, he couldn’t bear to do anything to them. All he could do was to talk to them nicely and come to peace with them. It was a lot better than the old times.”
Lin Fan burst out laughing. This was just too pretentious. Since when did he become so capable? Could it be that he had become the idol of those mobile carts?
At this moment, someone appeared in the distance. When he saw Inspector Liu talking to Lin Fan, his eyes lit up.
“Inspector Liu…”
Liu Xiao Tian looked over, “Hey! Inspector Huang!” Thereafter, he introduced, “Master Lin this is Inspector Huang from the Jiaxi District!:
Inspector Huang arrived before the two of them, and immediately greeted, “Master Lin, I have been looking forward to meeting you for a very long time! I never thought that someone so young could be so capable. Many youngsters in my center hold you in high regard!”
Lin Fan laughed, “Inspector Huang, you’re too kind.”
The three of them chatted for a while longer, then Inspector Huang proceeded in before them.
Liu Xiao Tian tapped Lin Fan, “Inspector Huang might not have said it, but he certainly has this idea. Because of you, now the people from the various districts are all so envious of me. This pressure is too much!”
Lin Fan had no other response, “What can I do then? No one asked you to be so familiar with me. I’d always look for you when I have a situation.”
Liu Xiao Tian felt that he became extremely lucky after getting to know Master Lin. Not only did he switch from a government official to become a policeman, he also got promoted from a mere policeman to the position of an inspector!
The rate of promotion could be said to be frightening.
However, he felt that this wasn’t because of his own capabilities, but rather, it was due to Master Lin.
“Inspector Liu, is this individual Master Lin?” At this moment, a middle-aged man walked over. The dark-skinned man looked very energetic and was filled with vigor.
Liu Xiao Tian went forward to approach him, “Chief Qin, this is Master Lin who arrested Scorpion.”
“Master Lin, this is the Chief of the Special Action Group of the Drug Enforcement Team. He is both brave and knowledgeable. The number one bane of drug abusers! He is an awesome person who has solved many huge cases!”
Chief Qin laughed, “Inspector Liu, you may have gone overboard flattering me. It is merely my responsibility. However, I admire Master Lin. We have been following Scorpion for a very long time, but we never had a lead. I never thought that Master Lin would be able to take him down in one motion. Respect, respect!”
Lin Fan politely said, “Chief Qin, you are over-praising me. As a good citizen with a sense of justice, whenever I meet someone that’s up to no good, my first instinct is to immediately catch him! Our Shanghai is an internationally well-known city, how can we let allow these people to tarnish our image?”
Chief Qin said, “Master Lin, I have come with a request but I’m not sure if you would be interested in it.”
Lin Fan immediately shook his head, “I’m not interested.” He knew what Chief Qin meant, but he also knew that whatever he said would not be good.
“Chief Qin, what you’re doing isn’t right. You can’t be this outright when asking someone for a favor. Moreover, Master Lin also has his own business. Catching criminals is only his side job.” Liu Xiao Tian also knew what Chief Qin wanted. He knew that it wasn’t only Chief Qin that had this idea, but rather the entire Drug Enforcement Team.
After all, they had been trying to follow the trail of Scorpion but always made no progress. However, Master Lin managed to take him down in such a short period of time. How can such ability not attract the attention of others?
Liu Xiao Tian waited for Chief Qin to leave, then shook his head, “Master Lin, you have to take it easy. This Chief Qin is too direct in asking people for favors.”
Lin Fan replied, “He indeed does come on a bit strongly. However, it’s of no use. I’m not someone that is so easily roped in.”
Liu Xiao Tian laughed. What he said was true. If Master Lin was so easily roped in, he would have stopped selling scallion pancakes long ago.
After a period of time, Lin Fan got the feel of the place. There were many celebrities around.
The inspectors and bureau chiefs of various districts all smiled at him in an attempt to get closer to Lin Fan.
Some of them were very blunt and they immediately talked to Lin Fan.
If he were to discover another criminal in the future, they wanted to be notified instead of Liu Xiao Tian.
At this moment, not only was Lin Fan left speechless, even Liu Xiao Tian was helpless.