Enforcer Manual
Chapter 49: Crouching Dragon and Phoenix Chick_1

Chapter 49: Chapter 49: Crouching Dragon and Phoenix Chick_1

Song Lan watched as Roger’s eye glimmer of excitement fell into despair, the atmosphere in the meeting room matching his.

Before Roger manages to solve the psychological issues of his colleagues, it seems he may collapse himself.

But then again, Song Lan felt that it wasn’t entirely anyone else’s fault. After all, Roger’s reputation was spectacularly infamous.

"Death Negotiating Expert".

Those who didn’t know, hearing this title, would probably think he’s a globe-trotting criminal with bounties over a million Valerian, wanted by the United Government. Especially considering that past criminals who have sought psychological counseling from Roger had all, without exception, ended up dead.

Some got their heads blown off by sniper rifles, others were cut down by their hostages who took advantage of the situation. Frankly, if Song Lan was in their shoes, he also wouldn’t be keen on having "death" associated with his therapist.

Really, bad luck doesn’t seem to cover it.

Just when he was considering how to comfort Roger, a figure strode through the doorway.

Small legs wrapped in white stockings, properly tailored maid uniform, short hair dyed pink, bringing a faint sweet scent of peach as she came closer.

This girl...

Why was her style so different from others in the department?

Song Lan furrowed his brows, feeling the situation was more complicated than it appeared.

However, the girl’s surprises weren’t over. Once she reached Roger, she produced an object resembling a tablet, displaying the screen side to him.

"Don’t be discouraged, they will understand your hard work one day."

"I heard your story from outside the door and was very moved."

"Let’s work together from now on!"

Three sentences were displayed on the tablet.

Then Song Lan remembered, he had seen this device in an advert. As long as a minor surgical procedure was performed on the back of the neck to implant the sensor, the device could communicate the person’s thoughts on the dedicated tablet.

The sensor could also pick up other people’s conversation and present it to the user in text format.

This tablet was designed for people who couldn’t afford prosthesis modification and were deaf-mute. From an advertisement on TV, Song Lan recalled that it was selling for just 2777 Valerian, available at a 10% discount for phone orders, and included a visit from a surgeon.

However, now, he was thinking about a different issue.

He remembered that apart from the negotiation expert, Lu Xiang had also mentioned that an experienced former member of the crime analysis team would be transferred to their department.

Are you sure she was from the Crime Analysis staff and not a temporary performer from some exhibit?

Does the Crime Analysis Division even have such a person?

After consoling Roger, the girl turned to Song Lan, pointing the tablet towards him.

"Chief Song, my name is Lian."

"Thanks to director Lu’s care, I have a chance to continue my work."

"Please take care of me."

Lian,

Valerian!

Song Lan immediately connected the dots. He suddenly became aware of the true identity of the new staff member. She truly was a former member of the Crime Analysis team who faked her death to escape an assassin’s pursuit.

His entire department had held a grand funeral service for the three people, including her.

Song Lan could hardly believe that Lu Xiang had transferred these "dead" Crime Analysis staff to their team, nor could he believe that the makeup technology in the year 2166 was so advanced. The Valerian before his eyes looked nothing like the one he had seen in the hospital that day.

It seems that in the century that has passed since 2020, the level of makeup techniques has also advanced by leaps and bounds.

As long as she doesn’t speak, the other colleagues probably won’t connect her with the "deceased" Valerian.

However...

As the department head, Song Lan organized his thoughts regarding his own department and found it to be very problematic.

The Psychology Counseling Department only had three people, the chief psychiatrist scares away patients, the assistant can’t talk, and even he, who was not particularly concerned about work, knew that the future of this new department was not promising.

It seemed that Elmon, feeling Song Lan’s worry, stuck half his face out of a display box, creating a rather spooky scene from Song Lan’s viewpoint.

However, this small boy with a pale face, his eyes were filled with positive energy.

"I am willing to lend a helping hand to my master!"

Elmon used his eyes to communicate this message with fervor.

Alright, the new department now had an additional team member, a ghost.

If his department colleagues found out, they would probably develop even more psychological problems.

But having said that...

What did the future of the new department have to do with him?

If it collapses, and Lu Xiang, in a fit of anger, transfers him back to the Logistics Department, that would be a wonderful thing.

Moreover, he can’t be blamed for what happens in the end. He originally planned to work hard for the entire department and the future of the 17th district, but his renowned subordinate, the "Death Negotiating Expert", had terrified everybody, destroying the possibility of their department functioning.

Without any clients, what else could the Psychology Counseling Department do?

Having reached this conclusion, Song Lan expressed his welcome to Valerian. Then he returned to his seat in frustration, listlessly logged into his new computer, connected it to the department’s Wi-Fi, and began downloading the latest popular movies.

...

The first day of work passed uneventfully.

Roger and Valerian seemed not used to this lifestyle, Elmon was full of zeal with nowhere to vent, and only Song Lan seemed as comfortable as if he were home.

But as a white-collar worker, after a relaxing day, when the time comes, there are issues that one inevitably has to face.

At 8:30 pm, Lu Xiang arrived home.

This time, she didn’t pick up anything unusual from "A Love Tip Every Day". Instead, she casually dropped her bag, changed shoes, washed her hands, and sat down at the dinner table.

"How was the first day at work?"

After sitting down, her casual tone sounded as if a leader was inspecting the working conditions.

"The beginning went smoothly."

For today’s report, Song Lan decided to adopt a strategy of raising hopes before driving them down. By smooth, he was naturally referring to the time before the first colleague entered.

At least the process of mutual understanding between him and the new staff member was rather harmonious.

"There were some minor issues along the way."

...

After a moment, Lu Xiang nodded thoughtfully, "His reputation is indeed a problem, changing people’s inherent impressions of him will take some time."

"So, before people change their view of him..."

"Before then you should practice more."

Lu Xiang interrupted Song Lan.

Though department heads had highly praised him, she knew him well. If there was no one to supervise him, he would definitely find ways to slack off.

"The problem is, currently no one dares to reach out to our department for consultation."

"Then start with the people around you."

"People around me?"

"For instance, me."

Lu Xiang said earnestly, "Prepare yourself, after dinner, I will consult with you."

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