Upon hearing the woman's words, Bai Zhi fell silent for a long time.
After a moment, she said, "I'm sorry, Director."
However, she did not retract her earlier proposal.
And seeing her so insistent on Fang Ze's sake, the Director sighed in disappointment on the other end and dropped a "This is not to be taken as precedent." before hanging up the communication....
When the communication ended, Bai Zhi gazed somewhat absent-mindedly at the "crackling" static in her ears and the monitor full of chaotic signals....
.....
The night passed without incident.
The next day, perhaps because he had been too exhausted lately, Fang Ze didn't wake up until the sun was high in the sky.
When he got up, Mei was already waiting obediently by the bed.
Fang Ze glanced at her and let her attend to him as he washed and changed clothes.
Afterward, Fang Ze stepped out of his room, looking dejected.
He had gone to the Late-Night Investigation Room after falling asleep last night.
