“What’s going on?”
Yuan Maoqiu was dressed in a dark blue striped suit, wearing shiny leather shoes, with a well-groomed hairstyle and handsome, dignified features, perfectly embodying the dream man of the modern workplace.
Captain Han from the Economic Investigation Unit stroked his chin and circled around him: “I don’t know why, but I always feel like something is missing. He doesn’t match my imagination at all.”
Zou Bin picked up the folder and pointed to a specific line: “Captain Han, King’s profile states ‘stern, cruel temperament.’ Brother Yuan has nothing to do with these words.”
Captain Han suddenly realized and snapped his fingers: “Oh right, it’s that sense of incongruity! That little gardener, so cultured, would fit better in a romantic drama, but lacks the temperament to play a casino boss.”
“Well, we can’t say that. Brother Yuan’s last portrayal as a sidekick was very convincing.”
“Right, with a floral shirt and beach shoes, I almost wanted to beat him up.”
“It seems what the gardener lacks isn’t the temperament of a rogue, but the forceful demeanor of a rogue boss.”
…
The Criminal Investigation and Economic Investigation teams exchanged back-and-forth remarks and had somewhat defined the non-professional actor, the gardener. Yuan Maoqiu protested: “Hey! Look again, what part of me can’t play the boss? Isn’t it just about having a serious face? I can do that too!”
Saying that, Yuan Maoqiu put away his smile, casually picked up a chair, sat down elegantly, crossed his legs, rested one hand on the back of the chair, and took out a lighter, playing with it between his fingers.
The two teams scrutinized him again. After a moment, someone suddenly blurted out: “Why does he look so sickly?”
“I can’t see the cruelty, but he looks like that kind of obsessive and tyrannical character from a novel.”
“Right, unreasonable and sick; he’d fit right in with those scummy male leads from female-oriented fiction.”
“In terms of dating history, the gardener is quite a warning sign too.”
Yuan Maoqiu felt as if he had been shot in the knee with several arrows and jumped up angrily: “I’m not doing it! Let whoever wants to!”
He took off his suit, and the colleagues from the Criminal Investigation team hurried to comfort him, gently stroking him. Brother Yuan is the best! This role isn’t suitable for him; the next one will definitely be a perfect fit!
The Economic Investigation team exchanged glances; if their undercover star couldn’t do it, who could they find?
Last year, they had dismantled a large underground casino, but unfortunately, the boss King and his second-in-command Ace had escaped. This year, they received a tip-off and captured Ace. In order to secure a lighter sentence, he actively cooperated as an informant, allowing the police to effortlessly arrest King and providing crucial intelligence: King was about to negotiate a partnership with another international money laundering organization, and he was the one who facilitated the connection. The two bosses were scheduled to meet for the first time in Jinbei City around mid-month.
Seeing such an opportunity for performance right in front of them, how could the Economic Investigation team not be excited? Fortunately, the news of King and Ace’s arrests had not yet been reported. The Economic Investigation team had initially planned to persuade King to cooperate as an informant, but he stubbornly refused. In the end, they had no choice but to find someone to impersonate him, which Ace would then help introduce.
“Who can we find? Is there anyone in your team who can take on this role?” Captain Han asked, directing a penetrating look at the tall figure sitting at the back. Everyone turned their heads in unison, a multitude of eyes fixated on the serious Criminal Investigation Unit Captain—Lin Heyu.
Sitting beside him, Yi Shi was the first to lift his head, pushing Lin Heyu’s arm: “What are you guys looking at?”
Team members from the Economic Investigation group gathered around. Three seconds later, they became restless:
“Captain Lin! Please allow us to take a bit of your time!”
“Xiao Liu! Go find a Boss outfit suitable for Captain Lin, quick!”
“Gardener, can I borrow your hair wax!”
Lin Heyu already guessed what they wanted to do, closing the folder: “I’m not suitable for undercover work.”
“Eh? Why not?”
“Because Lao Lin is too upright.” Yuan Maoqiu rolled his eyes, “Otherwise, why is it always me going as the informant? That unwavering integrity of his makes him look like an honorable underground worker, right, Master?”
“Hey, not necessarily.” Zhang Rui held his teacup and chuckled, “That was the previous assessment. I took a look at this assignment; it’s practically tailor-made for Heyu.”
Lin Heyu frowned deeper. Just as he opened his mouth, Captain Han directly clung to his thigh: “Lao Lin! You’re the one who can save the day! In the future, if there’s anything your Criminal Investigation team needs from our Economic Investigation, you’ll have to help us!”
“Captain Lin! Please agree to this small request; the entire Economic Investigation team will be eternally grateful!”
“This is a life-saving favor; we’ll definitely repay you!”
Lin Heyu: “…”
Zhang Rui smacked his lips: “I can’t hold it in anymore; it’s just too much.”
Lin Heyu felt a headache coming on. He turned his head and noticed Yi Shi was also suppressing a smile, caught in the act but pretending to be serious: “Captain Han is being so sincere; just give it a try.”
“Such sincerity—this is what you want to see, right?” Lin Heyu sighed, pulling Captain Han to his feet: “Don’t kill me with your demands. Let’s make it clear: if it doesn’t fit, I’ll apologize in advance.”
A quarter of an hour later—
Lin Heyu walked in, impeccably dressed in a sharp suit, with his bangs slicked back, revealing his forehead. His eagle-like eyes gleamed with an internal sharpness, and his cold demeanor made him intimidating. Just standing there, his aura seemed to extend eighteen meters.
Captain Han was so excited he slapped his thigh: “I knew it; I just knew it!”
“Wow, Captain Lin’s presence is something else!”
“No wonder Captain Han was so desperate; he doesn’t even need acting skills!”
“Chef vs. Gardener, truly…”
The gardener, who was innocently pulled into this, spat blood: “You all are dissatisfied with me, and now you’re stepping on me too?!”
The selection of the undercover for King was finally decided. Captain Han clapped his hands, asking everyone to be quiet, but another tough question arose.
“What’s this? He has a female bodyguard by his side?” Jin Ru looked around, “Is this absolutely necessary?”
Captain Han nodded solemnly: “Yes, she is King’s girlfriend. Their relationship is as strong as gold, always together. This time during the capture operation, she fell from the upstairs while trying to protect King and is still in the hospital.”
“And Ace has reminded us that although the other party hasn’t seen King, they’ve probably heard some rumors about him. If there isn’t a suitable female informant around, it’s easy to give themselves away.”
“Wow, this condition is too harsh! A height of 1.75 meters, a fiery figure, and must know martial arts. Where can we find someone like that?”
“Officer Mu from the Public Relations Department meets the appearance criteria, but she’s in a clerical position, and it’ll be troublesome if she gets hurt.”
“Well, our team doesn’t have any female officers who meet the requirements either. Where can we find suitable candidates?”
“Borrow from a martial arts school? It’s a high-risk operation, so they might not agree.”
“That’s definitely the case. There are always potential accidents when making arrests, and civilians with no self-defense ability are more likely to get injured.”
The group began to worry again. Lin Heyu looked at Yi Shi, who was resting his finger on his chin, intently studying the materials. After five minutes, he stood up: “I’ll go.”
Colleagues: “…?”
Wen Huabei pulled him back: “Yi Shi, we need a female, a female!”
“Hmm.” Yi Shi’s tone was very firm. “I’ll go.”
Captain Han understood disguise well; Yi Shi’s external conditions were excellent. Not only was he handsome, but he could also fight. However, letting a young man dress as a woman felt a bit inappropriate, but when he looked up and met Yi Shi’s calm gaze, he felt as if he had been overthinking it.
“Airy usually wears tight clothes to showcase her figure. A long dress would hinder movement, so let’s go with—cheongsam.” Yi Shi pulled out a photo from the materials. “This black one, the upper part isn’t too revealing, it’s hard to notice a fake chest, and the length won’t affect movement; it’s easy to kick.”
The office fell silent, as everyone’s little minds were filled with confusion: why was he able to calmly accept the idea of wearing women’s clothing and even discuss its suitability so matter-of-factly?
Is this just what working hard means? What a scary realization.
“Yi Shi, um, why don’t you think it over again? Let’s discuss; I just feel like it’s not quite right…”
“It’s suitable. He can do it.” Lin Heyu said.
With Captain Lin’s affirmation, they naturally didn’t dare to speak out against it, but their eyes still revealed distrust. Yi Shi understood their concerns and worries. The next morning, he didn’t come to work, and in the office, a long-haired woman in a black mask appeared.
Wearing a tight black T-shirt and washed blue high-waisted jeans, her legs were slender and pale, and she had a pair of white Mary Jane shoes. She rested her chin on her hand, looking out the window. Her black hair was blown into disarray by the wind, and when she turned her head, her gaze was calm and distant, successfully stirring up Yuan Maoqiu’s heart.
“Miss, are you the new colleague transferred here?”
She raised her head, glanced at Yuan Maoqiu, and lightly nodded.
Oh my, it’s real! My lovebird has flown back!
Yuan Maoqiu eagerly poured her some water and chatted with her. The girl was not very talkative, but every time she spoke, her voice was soft and gentle, making him feel ecstatic and impatient to find an excuse to exchange numbers.
As Lin Heyu stepped into the office, Yuan Maoqiu grabbed him: “Lao Lin! Why are you so late? Quick, quick, quick! Get the onboarding paperwork ready; the duty of taking care of the new colleague is entrusted to me!”
“Oh, wait a minute.” Lin Heyu curved his lips slightly, walked over to the girl, bent down, and hugged her shoulders. “Have you been recognized?”
She shook her head and pointed at Yuan Maoqiu: “Gardener still wants to ask me for my number.”
Lin Heyu rubbed her hair: “Seems like it was quite successful.”
Yuan Maoqiu was confused by their intimate actions, and the colleagues even suspected this might be Captain Lin’s mysterious girlfriend. It wasn’t until Lin Heyu gathered everyone that the investigation team was called in. Her long and beautiful fingers slowly pulled down her mask, revealing a delicate yet familiar face.
As expected, the office erupted into shock, excitement, and madness.
“What the heck! How is this possible?! He’s been sitting here for half an hour, and I didn’t notice at all!”
“Holy crap! Yi Shi, do you stream in women’s clothing during your spare time? I’m bowing down to you!”
“The gardener is not dying in vain; who could have thought this? Who could have seen this?!”
“She’s too beautiful; I want to take photos and post them on Weibo, aaaah!”
Captain Han covered his nose and turned to Xiao Liu, shouting: “Buy! Buy the cheongsam immediately! Buy two, the team will reimburse!”
Lin Heyu felt a mix of relief and helplessness: after all, Yi Shi had to wear women’s clothing, and the secret of being a wife couldn’t be hidden.
Yi Shi smiled lightly, noticing the shocked Yuan Maoqiu, placing a hand on his shoulder and patting it: “Sorry, I can’t give you my number; you already have it.”
Yuan Maoqiu was devastated: were you doing this on purpose?! Compensate me for my lovebird!
After two hours of lively commotion, the undercover agent was finally confirmed.
