Chapter 135: 129, go to the Star Investigation Office to get the welfare house (please subscribe to monthly tickets).
Across from him sat the girl from the War God Alliance who had registered Lu Lin’s information at Boppu Air Cargo Airport.
No. Lu Lin now felt that she might not be just a girl. She merely had the appearance of one. Just like Zhao Lei and Bai Jingwei, who were both over three hundred years old but still looked middle-aged.
"Please sit, Lu Lin."
"Shan Shan, make us some coffee."
"’Yes, Director Long,’ Chen Shanshan replied. She turned, left, and closed the door behind her."
"’Lu Lin, hello. My name is Long Qianli, and I believe you’ve already met my younger sister, Long Qiansu, at Boppu Air Cargo Airport,’ she said."
Huh? Many question marks appeared above Lu Lin’s head. Long Qianli. Long Qiansu. Their parents really knew how to have fun, giving their children such playful names.
Only now that he was closer did Lu Lin notice the slight differences in their appearances. Long Qiansu, whom he had seen at the airport, looked younger. However, the Long Qianli in front of him had a few crow’s feet at the corners of her eyes, which made her look much older than her sister.
Shouldn’t the two of them be twins, though?
"’Lu Lin, first of all, on behalf of the Chongnuo City Star Tuner Division, I’d like to welcome you,’ Long Qianli continued. ’The Star Core Martial Artist Crime Investigation Office mainly targets Star Core martial artists. In the world of ordinary people in the Federation, not much is known about us. But any Star Core martial artist criminal will be terrified at the mere mention of our name.’
’This is all thanks to the tireless work and dedication of our front-line personnel.’
’I’ve also looked into your file. You just joined the Star Investigation Office a week ago, correct?’"
"’Yes.’ Lu Lin nodded."
Although Long Qianli spoke crisply, she didn’t have an aggressive demeanor. Even when speaking, she would ask for Lu Lin’s opinion, which made him feel quite comfortable.
"’Then you’re still a newcomer to our Star Investigation Office.’
’However, in just one week, you’ve helped the Star Investigation Office capture hundreds of high-level Black Shark Society members across various parts of the Federation. This is a considerable accomplishment, even for investigators who have been with us for several years. Your promotion to Elite Investigator is well-deserved.’"
"’Director Long, you flatter me,’ Lu Lin replied humbly. ’Actually, I didn’t do much. It was all thanks to the Star Coordinator Division Director’s effective command and accurate judgment, as well as the swift and efficient execution by our colleagues in the Star Investigation Office. I only played a very minor role.’"
This was his chance to make a good impression on Director Long. If he succeeded, she might be more inclined to assign him a house in a good location when he asked for one later.
Long Qianli chuckled. "’Lu Lin, you don’t seem like a recent high school graduate at all. With your skill at deflecting credit, you have a bright future ahead of you.’
’But rest assured, our Star Investigation Office values achievements and Combat Power above all.’
’As long as your accomplishments are significant and your Combat Power is strong, the Director will be very interested in your performance.’
’But enough about that. Let me give you a brief introduction to our Chongnuo City Star Tuner Division.’
’Chongnuo City has one Star Tuner Division branch, with eighteen teams and a total of 104 personnel.’
’Currently, all teams are short-staffed, so you can choose whichever team you’d like to join.’
’In Chongnuo City, ordinary cases are usually handled by the city’s Detective Department. We only step in for major incidents.’
’So, relatively speaking, our work is quite relaxed.’
’However, if the division needs you, you must respond immediately and obey orders. Can you do that?’"
"’No problem,’ Lu Lin answered without hesitation. He understood that since he was taking this job, he had to do it properly.
Although Lu Lin sometimes wished he could just take the money without working, he knew that was just wishful thinking. In this world, effort and reward were proportional."
"’Very good.’ Long Qianli said. ’However, you don’t need to be too nervous. After all, you’ve just graduated from high school and are still a university student. We won’t assign you any high-danger tasks.’
’Next, the Star Investigation Office will conduct a Combat Power test and a Star Guide ability test for you. I assume you’re alright with this?’"
Lu Lin nodded.
"’Okay, in that case, let me add your contact information. We might need to make some preparations before conducting the tests. Once everything is ready, I’ll contact you in advance to confirm the testing schedule.’
’If there’s nothing else, you can head back to school for now.’"
Long Qianli was efficient and decisive, never dragging things out. After arranging everything for Lu Lin, she was ready to send him off.
"’Director Long, please wait a moment,’ Lu Lin interjected. ’I read that one of the benefits for Elite Investigators in our Star Investigation Office is a housing allocation. I was wondering if I could claim that now.’"
"’Of course.’ Long Qianli affirmed, then paused."
Just then, Chen Shanshan knocked twice before entering the room.
"’Director Long, Lu Lin, your coffee is here.’
Chen Shanshan placed two cups of coffee on the table."
"’Shanshan, wait a moment,’ Long Qianli called out to Chen Shanshan. ’You have the housing availability list for our division, don’t you? Help Lu Lin pick a place, preferably near Luse Academy.’"
Lu Lin quickly coughed twice. "’Um, Director Long, could you possibly arrange a place closer to Iron Blood College instead?’"
Iron Blood College and Luse Alliance College were some distance apart, one in the city’s east and the other in the west. Although it was only a twenty-minute bus ride between them, Lu Lin still preferred to be a bit farther from Luse Academy. After all, it was just a transitional place for him; there was no need to have his housing specifically arranged there.
"’There’s no need. You’ll understand the benefits of my arrangement in a few days.’
’Lu Lin, since this is your first time on an Alien planet and your first time in Chongnuo City, feel free to contact Chen Shanshan if you need someone to help you get acquainted with the area.’"
"’Alright, thank you, Director Long.’
With his matters settled, Lu Lin followed Chen Shanshan out of Long Qianli’s office."
Gazing at the closed door, a faint smile touched the corners of Long Qianli’s eyes.
According to the Star Investigation Office’s system, Lu Lin’s strength was only at Level 1 Peak. However, her senses told her his Star Veins level was at least Level 2 Peak. Furthermore, Lu Lin exuded an aura similar to that of exotic beasts, leading Long Qianli to suspect he might have cultivated some form of Body Refinement Star Martial art.
It was true that Lu Lin possessed a Perceive Star Skill, but he wasn’t unparalleled in this world. Long Qianli herself was one of the rare Star Core Warriors in the Star Investigation Office who possessed a sensory Talent. This made her one of the foremost intelligence analysis and interrogation experts within the Star Investigation Office.
Lu Lin followed Chen Shanshan back to the movable room they had been in earlier.
"’Have a seat. I’ll help you look for available houses near Luse Academy,’ Chen Shanshan said."
"’Alright, thank you, Sister Shanshan,’ Lu Lin replied, expressing his gratitude before sitting on the sofa to wait."
During this time, his parents sent him several messages asking about the incident with Feng Yuanyu. After Bai Jingwei’s warning, the seven major families of East Forest had stopped causing trouble, and the negative public opinion targeting Lu Lin had also subsided. Lu Lin briefly explained the situation in a text message to his parents. Just as he sent it, he saw Chen Shanshan waving at him.
"’Lu Lin, there are two suitable places available near Luse Academy right now,’ Chen Shanshan announced.
’One is a three-story villa at No. 13 Keming Street, occupying 1,800 square meters. The other is a 280-square-meter maisonette within the residential complex at No. 11 Keming Street.’
’Which one do you prefer?’"