"To prevent Ye Dahe from encountering trouble on the road after departure and turning back midway. In that case, our people have been arranged at Zunhuang, and if they can't make it back in time, two people must stay here."

What Shen Junjie said wasn't wrong, but leaving Shen Zuimo behind had some personal motives.

The chances of encountering an ambush midway were very low, so leaving Zuimo behind was just a way to keep her further from danger.

After all, the opponent is the Bloodthirsty Thirteenth Young Master of the Red Butterfly. Every one of them is exceptionally terrifying.

Everyone followed Shen Junjie's arrangements and prepared themselves. Although Shen Junjie hadn't received any definite news, his instincts told him that something was bound to happen tonight.

Eight ten in the evening.

Ye Dahe donned a clean suit and headed to the banquet venue accompanied by several bodyguards. Xiaofan closely followed, sticking right by his side.

The banquet was grand, but there wasn't a luxurious red carpet. After all, this was a gathering of justice representatives, not a cocktail party or ball for the wealthy.

Speaking of the grandeur, various people such as bureau chiefs, sub-bureau chiefs, directors, captains, and chief inspectors were already present.

There weren't many people greeting Ye Dahe here. It seemed his uncle didn't have very good relations.

Perhaps this is normal. After all, the reputation of the Iron-faced Judge was well known, and even if one had a good relationship with Ye Dahe, if anything wrong was discovered on their part, they would still be unlucky. It's safer to keep a respectful distance from such a person.

"Oh, isn't this Captain Lin Miaoke? It's truly better to see you in person than just hear about you. Our police flower is indeed getting more beautiful and charming."

"Uncle, you jest. I came with my father today." Lin Miaoke softly greeted the elder.

Lin Miaoke is considered a rising star in the police force, having solved a major case in H City and then repeatedly making contributions upon returning to the Capital City, gaining considerable fame.

Lin Miaoke worked very hard because the incident in H City gave her a painful warning. If she, as a captain, lacked ability, it would truly endanger her companions.

So, in the nearly four months back in the Capital City, she has been working tirelessly. The results today have not let Xiaofan's initial teachings go to waste, particularly the phrase: "You big idiot."

"Miaoke, come here, let me introduce you to two people."

Lin Miaoke's father, Lin Yuan, waved at his daughter from a short distance away. Lin Miaoke slightly frowned and walked over, somewhat impatiently.

"Let me introduce you, this is my daughter, Miaoke. This is Mr. Wu, the Chief Superintendent, and this is Young Master Wu, who has also made significant contributions to the Major Crimes Unit this year. This is Tang Tianyou, the leader of the Major Crimes Unit. Also young and promising."

The people her father introduced were mostly around her age and prominent figures in the police circle, essentially faint matchmaking attempts. It's not the first or second time. Out of respect for her elders, Lin Miaoke had to put on a smile, going over to be praised profusely, and ultimately being advised to make friends with these young police elites.

"I heard Miss Lin just returned from H City a few months ago and solved a major drug trafficking case there. Truly impressive." Young Master Wu, seeing the great beauty before him, immediately took the initiative to chat. It seemed that he'd done his homework on Lin Miaoke's accomplishments in H City before coming.

By contrast, Tang Tianyou merely nodded friendly to Lin Miaoke without saying much.

Lin Miaoke also pretended to warmly greet the others, inquiring about their matters, as if completing a task.

Of course, sometimes the other party would relentlessly probe into her personal life, asking about boyfriends, what kind of boys she likes, mentioning she wasn't young and should think about marrying...

In such cases, the situation quickly led to matchmaking suggestions. Then she had to find excuses to leave this awkward situation.

"I think Miaoke is not young anymore, and coincidentally, our lad is also twenty-six. If there's an opportunity, I'd like to form an in-law relation with your Lin family."

"Such matters should be left to the younger generation to decide slowly. Miaoke, take the opportunity to socialize more; girls shouldn't always bury their heads in solving cases."

There it is, as expected. Lin Miaoke could only maintain a smile while looking for an opportunity to slip away.

Right then, a familiar figure appeared before her. Lin Miaoke didn't expect to meet him here, quickly shouting, "Ye Xiaofan. Ye Xiaofan..."

After shouting, she even waved her hand excitedly, afraid Xiaofan might not notice her.

Upon hearing, Xiaofan glanced over, hesitating for a moment. He looked at the time and then at his uncle not far away. There were about forty minutes left until the signal time. He then slowly walked over.

Tonight, Lin Miaoke was entirely different from before. She wasn't in her stern police uniform nor did she have her hair tied up neatly.

Dressed in a light pink dress exposing her fair right shoulder, her smooth, shimmering collarbones were clearly visible. Her lovely long hair was captivating. The dress just below her knee didn't hide her long, straight jade legs. Her transparent high heels revealed her feet as delicate as jade, adorned with bright red.

This made Xiaofan suddenly recall the time she disguised herself to gather intel at Star Moon Bar. At that time, Lin Miaoke was more alluring, but now she radiated pure charm.

"Who's this?" Young Master Wu asked when seeing Lin Miaoke so warmly calling over a young man.

"Just a nobody here to join the fun. What are you doing here? Hmm, she looks a bit more like a woman dressed like this. Looks quite nice." Xiaofan first answered Young Master Wu's question and then turned to Lin Miaoke.

He then saw another familiar face nearby and nodded to Tang Tianyou, who gave a slight smile and raised his glass to Xiaofan.

"That's easy for you to say. This place isn't somewhere just any nobody can come and join the fun. Where do you work, young man?" Using his father being the Chief Superintendent as leverage, Young Master Wu pried into Xiaofan's background.

"Me? I'm a freshman at Mingyuan University." Xiaofan responded honestly.

"Mingyuan? Freshman? H-how did you get in here?" Young Master Wu was taken aback.

"Yes, tonight's banquet doesn't allow outsiders to just enter. What's up with security, letting anyone in?" The Chief Superintendent started to feel suspicious.

"Miaoke, what's going on?" Lin Yuan directly questioned his daughter.

"He's my nephew. Sorry for not notifying in advance." At this moment, a voice softly interjected. Ye Dahe came over, holding two wine glasses, and placed one into Xiaofan's hand.

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