65: After three days of recuperation, I couldn't bear it anymore

It’s good enough that one shot can only hit one spot.

“Senior Apprentice Ye, Senior Apprentice?”

A call came from beside him.

Sun Jinghua saw him suddenly sit silently and quickly called out twice.

“Oh, I’m here, I’m here, I zoned out. My mind is a bit tired,” Ye Lin responded.

“That’s normal, you’ve been asleep for two days.”

“Two days? I slept for so long?” Ye Lin was also startled, having originally thought he had just slept for a while.

Sun Jinghua sat on a chair nearby and said with a gossipy expression, “Do you know who brought you here?”

“Who? A female celebrity?”

“Pfft! Seriously, it was Director Zhu and Director Gao, two big shots, who brought you here by special helicopter,” Sun Jinghua said with an envious look.

“Director Zhu? Helicopter?” Ye Lin was a little surprised.

He could accept it if Gao Dawen showed up, as he was currently handling a case at the Branch Bureau. But even Director Zhu from the Municipal Bureau showed up, and a helicopter was even dispatched—that’s a huge amount of face given.

“Yes, when you first arrived, everyone was scared seeing you unconscious. Fortunately, the doctor said you were just overly exhausted.”

“Senior Apprentice, want an apple?” Sun Jinghua quietly peeled an apple.

The news of Ye Lin waking up was quickly reported. In one morning, Director Zhu came, and Director Gao also came.

It was Ye Lin's first time meeting Director Zhu of the Municipal Bureau, who had an air of authority beneath his kind demeanor.

“Comrade Ye Lin, you’ve worked hard. This Ti Cai you caught is very useful. From the USB drive found on him, we discovered a complete drug trafficking network, and police from various regions have already begun operations.”

“This is your primary contribution. Our Municipal Bureau has already submitted a report for you, striving to award you a second-class merit.”

Zhu Yi praised Ye Lin profusely, only telling him about the merit award after feeling it was a sure thing.

Everyone was overjoyed to hear this. A second-class merit! One must know how difficult it is for an ordinary person to achieve a second-class merit.

A first-class merit usually means being carried in, and a second-class merit usually means losing something. A second-class merit like Ye Lin's, without a single injury, is extremely rare.

Before Ye Lin could speak, Zhu Yi continued, “Additionally, the Lincheng City Bureau has also sent a letter of gratitude, specifically thanking you for your assistance in this operation. Your name has also been added to their merit application.”

Wow!

Even Gao Dawen was a little envious now. A second-class merit here in Yuezhou, and another merit application from Lincheng—this would definitely attract the attention of leaders at the Provincial Department.

Being noticed by leaders can sometimes be more effective than receiving a merit award.

Ye Lin, however, was calm about the merit award. He properly thanked the organization for its cultivation, his colleagues for their help, and the friendly forces for their camaraderie.

It made him feel as if he were giving an acceptance speech.

Zhu Yi was quite busy and left after a few minutes, accompanied by Gao Dawen, leaving Yu Haifeng and the others.

Although Yu Haifeng’s face showed fatigue, it was filled with excitement. “Ye Lin, you truly are a lucky general! This time, a collective third-class merit for our Criminal Investigation Brigade is a certainty. If the revelations from Ti Cai’s network are significant, we might even get a collective second-class merit.”

“Brother, we’re all benefiting from you now,” Wang Longxin and Zhao Jianfeng also said with smiles.

Now, rumors were already circulating within the Xishan Branch Bureau: follow Ye Lin and there's meat to eat.

Just look at Baiyun Police Station. As soon as Ye Lin arrived, he arrested an A-level wanted criminal, solved a dismemberment case, and a major drug trafficking case.

The Branch Bureau’s Criminal Investigation Brigade uncovered a drug trafficking network this time, and Wu Shuangyuan’s murder case was also solved. Their achievements were almost too many to list.

Envy!

“I heard the other Police Stations are making a fuss with Director Gao, wanting you to strengthen their forces,” Yu Haifeng joked.

Ye Lin was exasperated. When did he become such a hot commodity?

The group chatted cheerfully for almost an hour, then, led by Yu Haifeng, returned to the Branch Bureau, as everyone was very busy.

Ye Lin finally had some peace and quiet for a while, but almost at noon, just as Sun Jinghua went out, a chubby head poked out from the doorway again.

“Yang Dafu?”

It was Yang Dafu from Yuehao who entered, followed by Jiang Waner.

Jiang Waner was dressed in professional attire, and her entire demeanor had changed slightly, appearing more confident.

“Young Master Ye, I heard you were hospitalized, so I specially brought Manager Jiang to see you, and also brought some food,” Yang Dafu said with a fawning expression.

Ye Lin was speechless. This Yang Dafu truly was a shrewd person.

“Brother Ye, are you injured?” Jiang Waner seemed a little timid when she saw Ye Lin.

“I’m fine, just tired. I’m just taking two days to rest in the hospital,” Ye Lin’s attitude towards Jiang Waner was still different.

Yang Dafu was secretly delighted, realizing he had bet on the right person.

“Mr. Yang was worried you wouldn't be used to hospital food, so he had the kitchen prepare some dishes,” seeing that Ye Lin was fine, Jiang Waner felt much more at ease.

She obediently brought over the lunchboxes and began setting things on the table.

“This is Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, this is braised pig trotters, and also raw marinated small lobsters, and steamed yellow croaker, and a few vegetarian dishes. I told the kitchen to be sure to add some vegetarian dishes,” Jiang Waner introduced happily while arranging the plates.

Ye Lin looked at this Xiao Taimei, who used to be involved in street life, now so well-behaved and sensible, and felt quite comforted.

“So many dishes? For me to eat alone?” Ye Lin looked at the large table of food, feeling a headache coming on.

“Brother Ye, you don’t have to finish it all, but you should eat a little of each. That way, it’s nutritious,” Jiang Waner insisted. In her opinion, Ye Lin was sick and needed to be nourished.

Ye Lin looked speechless. At the doorway, a man wearing a Fisherman Hat walked past, his eyes inadvertently glancing inside before he walked away.

Why did that figure feel somewhat familiar, as if he had seen him somewhere before?

“Brother Ye, hurry and eat!” Jiang Waner’s urging interrupted Ye Lin’s thoughts.

“Alright, I’ll eat,” Ye Lin said with a wry smile.

Ye Lin stayed in the hospital for 3 days. He originally wanted to rest for two more days, but he couldn't resist Jiang Waner's constant feeding and was completely stuffed.

Towards the end, even a young man like Sun Jinghua couldn't handle it and started getting nosebleeds.

Discharged!

Ye Lin decisively checked out of the hospital. If he kept eating, the next one to get a nosebleed would be himself... After being discharged, Ye Lin returned to Baiyun Police Station, as his official position was still with the station, and his previous assignment was considered a temporary secondment.

Returning to the station, naturally, there was another round of cheers.

“Senior Apprentice Ye.”

“Xiao Ye!”

“Ye Lin!”

The various titles being called out made Ye Lin a bit confused.

“Xiao Ye, Older Sister He has several girls over here. I’ll introduce them to you later,” Older Sister He Wenyan’s concern was always only about blind dates.

“I say, Older Sister He, my apprentice is currently in his rising period, do you understand ‘rising period’? He’s about to get promoted, it would be a loss to introduce him now,” He Xinmin popped out from the side.