The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 235 - 175: The Change of the Investigation Bureau

Chapter 235: Chapter 175: The Change of the Investigation Bureau

In the afternoon, Li Yi took a shower on the top floor of the building, drank a cup of Golden Nutrient Liquid, and once again donned his Qiu Dragon Skin-made Flying Fish Robe. After a short rest, he picked up his sniper rifle and prepared to head out via the elevator.

Lv Jue, who had brought him here, had already left earlier.

Upon exiting the building, he planned to hail a cab to the Investigation Bureau.

However, after trying for a long while, not a single taxi was in sight. It was unclear whether it was due to a lack of drivers or because, for some reason, many people were reluctant to venture out to earn that bit of money, opting instead to temporarily close for business and stay at home. In any case, under certain special circumstances, the social mechanism was showing minor signs of malfunction.

At this moment, Li Yi fondly remembered the second-hand car he had bought for a hundred thousand yuan, which had been stolen after just one drive, a thought that still irked him.

"It looks like I need to buy a few more second-hand cars to keep on standby. I can’t afford this inconvenience every time I go out," he thought to himself.

The reason for buying several cars was that if he were to go to a dangerous place, the likelihood of vehicle damage was high. It wasn’t cost-effective to buy expensive ones, and it wouldn’t be as painful if a cheap one got stolen. Now that he had a bit of a foundation, he could afford to play around a little.

"Li Yi, are you heading out? It’s not convenient to catch a cab right now. Where are you going? I’ll drive you there." At this moment, Zheng Lan, who was supervising work upstairs, immediately came out upon seeing Li Yi unable to find a cab.

"I’m going to the Investigation Bureau. Do you have time now?" Li Yi asked.

Zheng Lan said with a smile, "I’ve got time anytime now. Just supervising, it doesn’t matter if I step away for a bit. I’ll bring my car around and take you to the Investigation Bureau."

"Alright," Li Yi nodded, not declining the offer.

Soon, Zheng Lan arrived in a Laotoule car. She felt somewhat embarrassed as she said, "My last car was damaged, and the insurance didn’t pay out much, so I could only make do with a Laotoule for now. Don’t disdain it, even though it’s small, it’s very convenient for short trips. Plus, there’s no need for a license plate or insurance, and they won’t ticket this thing now."

The reason she hadn’t replaced her car was that she had put too much money into helping Li Yi with renovations and was nearly broke, unwilling to spend more.

"As long as it gets me where I need to go, I’m not picky." Li Yi got into the car, squeezing in with some difficulty.

While driving, Zheng Lan said, "You must dislike Laotoule cars. I remember you, Li Yi, liking to drive big cars, right?"

"Mm, I prefer big cars for their crash resistance and higher safety. They are less likely to get into accidents," Li Yi nodded and said.

"Then don’t you have plans to get a personal car?" Zheng Lan revealed a meaningful smile.

Li Yi said, "I plan to check out the second-hand car market after I come out from the Investigation Bureau. It’s indeed inconvenient to not have a car."

"Second-hand ones are not that great. Buy a new one instead; it won’t cost much, plus new cars perform better and won’t suddenly break down and leave you stranded on the road. You must have important things to do every time you go out. It would be terrible if the car broke down. Moreover, many second-hand cars aren’t safe—previous owners all have spare keys. What if it gets stolen?"

Zheng Lan chuckled and said, "If you trust me, I can use some of the renovation money to buy you a new car. It can be done in one day, and it won’t delay your work."

"Sure, if it’s not too much trouble for you, then please help me with that. But one car is not enough; buy a few more," Li Yi said.

"A few? Sure, you’re young, in good health, can afford it, and it’s normal for someone with money to drive several cars," Zheng Lan said laughingly.

Li Yi looked at Zheng Lan, his expression a bit peculiar: you’d better be talking about cars and not something else.

As the two chatted, it wasn’t long before they arrived at the Investigation Bureau.

"Li Yi, I’ll go buy the cars for you, okay? And remember to meet with Zheng Gong; he has something for you," Zheng Lan reminded him as he got out of the car, concerned.

"Don’t worry, I have a good memory. I haven’t forgotten," Li Yi said, then walked into the Investigation Bureau without looking back.

Compared to about twenty days ago, the Investigation Bureau seemed to have changed, but he couldn’t quite pinpoint what was different.

It appeared there had been a significant turnover in personnel.

Many familiar faces were gone, and now, the people coming in and out of the Investigation Bureau were strangers, which made Li Yi feel somewhat alienated.

However, Li Yi’s entrance with a sniper rifle instantly drew the attention of many people.

"I’ve come to return the sniper rifle and bullets I borrowed last time. Is Zheng Gong around? I’d like to see him," he said, placing the sniper rifle on the front desk and speaking up directly.

Although Li Yi was quite fond of this sniper rifle, he had to return it as it was loaned and didn’t want to put those who had helped him in a difficult position.

The receptionist was momentarily stunned, then quickly said, "Please show your ID or give your name, and I’ll verify it for you."

"Li Yi."

"Okay, please wait a moment." The staff member began to retrieve Li Yi’s identification information from the computer.

But just then, a tall investigator walked swiftly towards them. He seemed to recognize Li Yi and said, "Hey, isn’t that Li Yi?"

"You are... Lu Yue?" Li Yi’s expression shifted as he recognized the man.

He had defeated him at the training base before, and as a result, the man had lost a bet to him.

"Haha, Li Yi, I can’t believe you still remember me. Where have you been recently? I haven’t seen you for a whole month. I thought something had happened to you. I only found out after asking Zheng Gong that you had applied for a sniper rifle and then went to the danger zone for experience," Lu Yue said with a laugh, and then added, "How was it, no accidents, right?"