T/N: I’ve read a comment so absurd today, a commenter said that “I stole a fic” and his reason was that the other fic got 300+ (Mostly MTL which has no effort mind you) chapters than the one I’m currently translating, and he also said that “Even the plot are the same” Bro must have thought he’s so smart he figured it out, so i replied to him that “So you’re calling a all translated fics stolen then the one you read was also stolen to a the Chinese dude who’s the original author of the fic (THAT I put his name on the synopsis along with the book name)” still waiting for his reply, I’ve also saw some of my readers already engaged with the lunatic XD
For those who backed me up thank you~ i really appreciate it!
ANYWAYS!
here is chapter 18!
Enjoy~
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“Civil servant benefits are pretty great, you know?
If it were me, I’d definitely take the job.” Louis said with a nod.
He had valued those benefits when he first joined the Security Bureau.
Otherwise, with his abilities, he could have joined another organization and entered and exited Hollows whenever he wanted.
Qingyi couldn’t help but burst out laughing.
“It’s not that simple.
The Hollow Investigation Bureau starts by throwing tens of millions of Dennies at people like you.
Do you still think the Security Bureau’s benefits look good now?”
She pointed out that while the Security Bureau offered the best package for ordinary citizens, it was far less competitive for anyone with real talent.
If the wealthy Hollow Investigation Bureau ever learned about someone like him, they would definitely try to recruit him.
It was not something an ordinary person could easily refuse.
“This…
I guess it would depend on the work atmosphere.
I think working under Officer Zhu Yuan is excellent.” Louis replied.
He had to admit he felt tempted.
But then he remembered he already had a car and a house, and no wife or family to support.
Becoming a multi-millionaire would not change much.
He still had to fight for his life.
What was the point of having money if he did not live long enough to spend it?
Besides, would the Hollow Investigation Bureau have a beautiful superior who peeled apples for him?
Probably not.
“Here you go.”
At that moment Zhu Yuan finished peeling the apple.
She neatly sliced the flesh and arranged the pieces on a plate before handing it to him.
Even though he knew Zhu Yuan was simply looking after her subordinate with no other meaning behind it, he could not stop his mind from wandering.
The first child could just be named Mo Yuan.
“Louis, don’t you have any family?” Qingyi asked.
She had noticed that no one had come to visit him in the hospital room.
Combined with his earlier comment about pensions, it genuinely amused her.
“No.
Actually, I’m an orphan.” Louis replied calmly.
Whether in his previous life or this one, he had always been an orphan.
He had long since come to terms with it.
“Then you need to live even better.” Zhu Yuan said, her voice filled with pity.
“You’re clearly younger than me, yet you’re already all alone in this world.”
She had both parents, but they were usually busy with work and rarely had time to meet.
She had not expected Louis to have no family attachments at his age.
No wonder he was so willing to serve as a vanguard.
“Younger?
Aren’t we the same age?” Louis asked, slightly surprised.
He did not care much about relatives, but he did care about Zhu Yuan’s comment.
He had always thought they were the same age.
“I’m twenty-four…
one year older than you.” Zhu Yuan said with a smile.
She still faintly remembered their first meeting.
His strange self-introduction and the clear confidence he had shown.
“I thought we were the same age, Sister Zhu Yuan.” Louis replied with a grin.
A one-year age gap did not create any real barrier.
Things could stay just as they were.
Zhu Yuan’s attitude toward him really did feel like an older sister looking after her younger brother.
“Don’t call me that.
It’s weird.” Zhu Yuan said, a hint of a smile on her lips.
She knew Louis was joking.
She had already told him he could just call her by name in private, but now this guy was suddenly acting overly familiar by calling her “Sister.” She had no interest in gaining a younger brother.
After the three of them chatted for a while longer, Louis left the hospital room to handle his discharge procedures.
His injuries had mostly healed, so there was no need to keep occupying a hospital bed and wasting medical resources.
She accompanied him through the discharge process.
Once everything was settled, the three said their goodbyes at the hospital entrance.
Zhu Yuan had just gotten into her car when Louis knocked on the window.
“What’s wrong?” she asked after rolling it down, looking confused.
“My motorcycle is still at the Security Bureau.
Could you give me a ride there?” Louis asked, a little embarrassed.
They were at the hospital, which was quite a distance from the Security Bureau.
He had planned to walk, but since Zhu Yuan was driving in that direction anyway, it felt like a waste not to ask.
“Get in.
It’s on the way.” Zhu Yuan replied naturally.
As a senior officer, she would not refuse such a small request from a junior, especially since she had always gotten along well with Louis.
While driving, Louis casually brought up living arrangements.
“Zhu Yuan, do you live alone?”
He lived on Sixth Street, and there were dozens of similar numbered streets across New Eridu.
“Mm.
I have my own place.
It’s very close to the Security Bureau.” Zhu Yuan nodded.
“My parents live quite far away, so I only go visit them once in a while.”
She had unintentionally revealed a bit about her family situation, but everyone in the Security Bureau already knew about it, so there was nothing to hide.
“I know this might be overstepping, but…
you need to be more careful about your safety.” Louis said after a moment of hesitation.
“Unlike me, you still have people at home waiting for you to come back.”
“That’s not overstepping at all.” Zhu Yuan replied with a gentle smile.
“You’re looking out for me, just like I look out for you.
I know when to take risks and when to play it safe, so you can rest assured.”
“Zhu Yuan, I will protect you.” Louis said seriously.
“Alright, alright.
That’s the duty of an Assault unit member.” Zhu Yuan replied with a nod.
Louis might not be fully mature yet, but she could already see the makings of a true warrior in him.
When the time came that he could handle things on his own, she would be more than happy to let him protect her.
Working together on missions would surely bring excellent results.