Chapter 381: You all make it hard for me

"You successfully captured the criminal and earned the reward—Super Orator."

"What the heck? Super Orator?"

"I'm not a pyramid‑seller! This doesn't help me!"

"The Super Orator reward basically boosts Xu Mo's eloquence, and also adds bonuses to team cohesion and personal charisma."

"The renowned art student from De Guo and Xiao Li from The Wolf of Wall Street are both great speakers, born orators."

"With this reward, Xu Mo can, like the art student and Xiao Li, stir people's drive with words, boost morale, and even persuade them to follow Xu Mo faithfully and do whatever."

"However, at this stage, Xu Mo seems to have little use for this reward."

"He doesn't have anyone under him!"

"Just as he was puzzled, Han Fei came to Xu Mo's side."

"By the way, regarding that incident where you earned merit in Fu Sheng and made a big face, the higher‑ups have decided your reward: Second Class Merit, personal bonus ten thousand, promotion to Squad Leader, Chen Ke will be your Deputy Squad Leader, and when we go to work tomorrow I'll find a few more people for you to lead."

"Second Class Merit?"

"Yes, Second Class Merit. Don't think this reward sounds ordinary, it's already quite good. Among all police, those who obtain Second Class Merit are no more than three per thousand, and you, a newcomer who's only been here a short while, already got a Second Class Merit, which is better than many veterans. Keep it up!" Han Fei patted Xu Mo's shoulder.

"As he said this, a surge of pride welled up in Han Fei's heart."

"Xu Mo is someone he personally selected, and receiving such commendation makes his face shine."

"Not to mention Xu Mo is still a rookie; someone who just joined the force can earn such honor—truly remarkable!"

"Only three per thousand, that's not much... Xu Mo asked, \"Is there a First Class Merit? How many per thousand police get First Class Merit? \""

"\"First Class Merit? \" Han Fei was startled, then explained to Xu Mo: \"That's not measured in per thousand. Those who get First Class Merit are less than three per ten thousand among all police; I haven't earned it myself—it's a top‑tier honor. \""

"Like the military, police rewards are tiered, from bottom up: Commendation, Third Class Merit, Second Class Merit, First Class Merit, Second Level Hero Model, First Level Hero Model, each with different bonuses and extra prizes."

"Among them, the First Level Hero Model reward is 80,000, and additionally eligible children can be directly admitted to the public security academy."

"Xu Mo nodded after hearing that."

"He naturally looks down on Second Class Merit; Xu Mo thinks that to get a reward you should aim for the highest prize! What's the point of competing for Second Class Merit?"

"Moreover, the Super Orator reward the system just gave seems usable now."

"By tomorrow, newly promoted Squad Leader Xu Mo will have his own team; he wants to turn his squad into the police station's ace and even the entire police world's Star Squad!"

"……"

"The next day."

"Chen Ke, who hadn't been to the police station for a while, also arrived."

"As soon as he arrived, Han Fei called him to the office."

"\"How's your recuperation going? \""

"\"It's mostly fine, just my right hand is in a cast, making movement a bit inconvenient, but Han Team, don't worry, I can overcome it, it won't affect my work! \""

"Han Fei waved his hand: \"No need to push so hard; these days the police station is fairly quiet, no big cases. \""

"\"By the way, since you and Xu Mo earned merit in Fu Sheng, the higher‑ups decided to commend both of you. You receive Third Class Merit, bonus 5,000, promotion to Deputy Squad Leader; Xu Mo gets Second Class Merit, bonus 10,000, promotion to Squad Leader, and you're his deputy. Regarding this reward... do you have anything to say? \""

"Before announcing, Han Fei called Chen Ke into the office alone, mainly fearing that the veteran officer Chen Ke might feel uneasy working under the newcomer Xu Mo, so he wanted to tell him in advance, see his reaction, and spot any issues early."

"After all, a senior veteran humbled to work under a rookie will inevitably feel some resentment."

"But Han Fei was clearly overthinking."

"Regarding Xu Mo, Chen Ke is still very impressed! He truly has ability."

"In fact, Chen Ke's admiration for Xu Mo exceeds even that of Han Fei, the Criminal Investigation Chief..."

"\"No problem! \" Chen Ke shook his head decisively."

"\"Really no problem? \" Han Fei asked, \"Don't you feel upset being led by the newcomer Xu Mo? \""

"Chen Ke still shook his head and said firmly, \"No! Seniority doesn't matter; ability does. \""

"When Xu Mo first arrived at the police station, Chen Ke was indeed a bit annoyed at Xu Mo, a 'Relationship Household' who entered the force thanks to Han Team."

"But as time passed, he saw Xu Mo's abilities, and the annoyance long vanished."

"Xu Mo is an all‑round talent; being resentful of him? Impossible."

"He's good with firearms, agile, strong in reasoning, can conduct autopsies, has unique interrogation skills, also masters Hacker Technique and lock‑picking, his driving talent is maxed out; not only is his car skill solid, he can even pilot an aircraft!!"

"These abilities, a normal person mastering even one is impressive, let alone Xu Mo, a consummate master—he can do everything! And damn, he masters every skill!"

"Who would dare defy him?"

"Seeing Chen Ke's attitude, Han Fei felt relieved; as long as Chen Ke has no bad feelings, it's fine."

"He smiled and waved at Chen Ke: \"Alright, I was worried you'd resent his leadership, but it's good you think like this. Go then; once most other colleagues arrive, I'll go out and announce it. \""

"\"Then Han Team, I'll head out first. \""

"\"Okay, close the door. \""

"……"

"8:30."

"The officers arrived at the police station one after another."

"Han Fei also left the office at this time, ready to announce the commendations for Xu Mo and Chen Ke."

"\"Everyone, quiet down. \""

"\"As for Xu Mo and Chen Ke's merit in Fu Sheng, you all have probably heard; the higher‑ups decided to commend these two comrades... Xu Mo receives Second Class Merit, bonus 10,000, promotion to Squad Leader; Chen Ke receives Third Class Merit, bonus 5,000, promotion to Deputy Squad Leader. \""

"\"This is a new squad, currently short of manpower. Anyone want to join and work with them? \" Han Fei didn't directly assign officers to Xu Mo's squad, but wanted them to volunteer."

"If few are willing to join Xu Mo's team, Han Fei will assign others; in any case, there won't be a situation where Squad Leader Xu Mo has no one to lead."

"After a brief stunned moment, the officers got excited, each more eager than the last."

"\"Me! \""

"\"I'll join! \""

Han Team, I also want to join!

Can you leave me out of this? I want to join too?

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Han Fei:???

You guys, this makes it really hard for me!

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