"Qin Feng, I really couldn't tell. You're usually so quiet and reserved. I didn't think you had it in you to solve a major case in an instant!"
"Impressive indeed. Do tell us how you solved it when you have the time."
"Qin Feng, your ability to crack such a tough case on scene is truly commendable. How about I treat you to a meal?"
Upon entering the station, Qin Feng was immediately greeted by his colleagues. They were all ecstatic that Qin Feng had managed to solve the case, and they had found his analysis remarkable."
Of course, there was also a minority who was of a different opinion. They felt that Qin Feng had merely been blessed with beginner's luck.
'He got lucky. If I were present, I'm certain that I would be able to solve it too.'
'Although the murderer's methods are cruel, they're not all that difficult to pull off. I'd like to see how this so-called 'prodigy' will tackle his future cases.'
However, these individuals had kept their thoughts to themselves. After all, solving a case was a good thing, and thus, they expressed their congratulations on the surface.
"No, no, it was merely a coincidence. It really is a coincidence."
Qin Feng responded bashfully as he made his way in. He really did not know how else he should explain it. Obviously, he could no longer fib his way out just as he had done with Mu Qianqian, and thus, he decided to pin it all on being a coincidence. With a smile on his face, he hastened his pace, and before long, he was already leaving Mu Qianqian in the dust.
Upon returning to his seat, Qin Feng quickly organized a detailed case report. Once Mu Qianqian had proofread it, he then took the report and knocked on the door to Captain Liu Chao's office.
Liu Chao nodded as he read through the report. Once he was done, he stated to Qin Feng with much appreciation, "Good job, Qin Feng. You managed to catch a dangerous individual, and you have managed to reduce the amount of danger in our society. You deserve to be praised. Honestly, there should've been a reward ceremony for solving this case, but the bureau chief and the other leaders have decided not to announce it publicly due to the vile nature of the case, and its possible impact to society. I hope you'll understand."
"I understand, captain. If this case were to be publicized, the impact would be terrible."
Qin Feng nodded in approval.
The extent of this case was beyond what a sane person would do. Once it was made public, it would definitely cause a stir in Ocean City. Not only was the murderer's methods brutal, the victim was even his wife. It was the kind of case that would seriously affect the hearts and mental state of the people.
Moreover, should the case's details be made public, worries of extremists imitating the act would be a legitimate concern as well.
Therefore, after considering many factors, the upper echelons have decided not to make the case public.
Had things gone as planned, Qin Feng was to receive a third-class merit award for solving the case. However, since the case was not made public, it meant that Qin Feng would not his rightful award. The captain was hoping that Qin Feng would understand their circumstances.
"Qin Feng, thank you for your understanding. We have indeed considered many things before making this decision. Since we can't publicly award you, we have decided to raise your bonus for solving the case to 10,000 yuan. This is truly an unprecedented figure for a bonus."
Once Liu Chao had finished speaking, he took out a thick envelope from his drawer and handed it to Qin Feng.
Qin Feng happily took the envelope, pinched it to evaluate its thickness, and grinned. He was beyond delighted. After all, with the system's aid, all crime scenes were akin to an open-book exam. He would rack up these bountiful rewards in no time!
In all honesty, Qin Feng would prefer to get higher bonuses than receiving merit awards. Not only would the details of his cases be hidden from the public, in a way, it would also him a bit of trouble as he would not need to attend the award ceremonies.
Being a transmigrator and all, Qin Feng's awareness of his society as a whole was still rather low, but as an upstanding citizen, he was at least aware of the negative consequences that would arise from constant crime reports.
"Captain, if there's nothing else you wish to say, I'll take my leave here."
"Yep, that's all from me. Keep up the good work. You're now a celebrity of our precinct, make sure to keep up the good image. I have high hopes for you."
Liu Chao replied.
"Rest assured on that front, captain. Alright, I'll be heading out then."
Qin Feng saluted and left Captain Liu Chao's office.
Upon returning to his seat...
"Oh, you've gotten a bonus? Shouldn't you treat your dear partner to a meal with that money?"
Mu Qianqian noticed that Qin Feng was holding a thick envelope and walked over to his desk with a mischievous smile.
"That's not a problem. After all, you're my girlfriend for the day. However, if Officer Mu is willing to become my actual girlfriend, forget a single meal, all the bonuses I obtain in the future will be yours to spend."
Qin Feng revealed a wicked smile and said the words in a ruffian manner.
Mu Qianqian rolled her eyes and replied, "In your dreams. Alright, enough with the small talk. Let's be real here, you probably won't pass my parents' evaluation. Also, there's no way in hell that I'll sacrifice myself for the sake of some measly bonuses."
Qin Feng was rather offended by her response. "Why wouldn't I be able to pass? I think I'm pretty qualified, plus, uncle and auntie might like a hard worker like me."
Mu Qianqian laughed out loud and said, "Alright, alright mister. Hurry up and finish your tasks on hand, My parents are eagerly waiting for us."
"Qin Feng, this envelope of yours looks quite thick. It seems that you've received quite a handsome reward for your efforts. Don't you think that you have to express your gratitude?"
Before Qin Feng could reply to Mu Qianqian, Mou Songyun had come over. She looked at Qin Feng and teased him with a smile.
"That's not a problem. I'll make sure that you'll understand the depths of my gratitude. Give me a time and place, and get Zhao Gang and Wu Kuan on board as well. I'll treat all of you to a great meal."
Qin Feng replied with a smile. Qin Feng felt that he should treat everyone to a meal. After all, they apprehended Liu Ming together. Furthermore, everyone had been concerned about him back then. They were afraid that he would make a mistake due to his lack of experience, and thus, they had made sure to verify his reasoning beforehand.
Mou Songyun's smile deepened. She was just passing by when she spotted Qin Feng receiving the reward. She decided to tease him, but she had never expected Qin Feng to agree to her proposition. As a result, Mou Songyun's impression of Qin Feng rose sharply in an instant. She felt that the budding policeman was a pretty good-natured individual.
Once the conversation had ended, the trio then returned to their own seats and began to work on their own tasks.
After a busy afternoon, it was finally time to get off work.
"Qin Feng, pack up. It's time to leave."
Mu Qianqian carried her bag and stood before Qin Feng.
"Okay, I'll be done soon."
Qin Feng replied and hurriedly ended his match. He then tidied up the table, turned off the computer, and stood up beside Mu Qianqian.
Qin Feng enjoyed this kind of slow-going life very much, where there were no cases to be dealt with, and where he could freely play games on his computer.