172: Chapter 172 Ye Qingcheng invites Shen Jianan to join the National Security Bureau, Zhao Ying's favorability towards Qin Yi increases.

"Knock, knock, knock." Ye Qingcheng raised her hand and knocked on Shen Jianan's door, a faint smile on her face, and asked softly, "Jianan, it's me. Can I come in?"

Shen Jianan was sitting in her room staring blankly at her computer. Hearing Ye Qingcheng's voice, her eyes brightened noticeably. She immediately got up, opened the door, and welcomed her in enthusiastically, "Sister Qingcheng, please come in."

Ye Qingcheng walked into the room, sat down on Shen Jianan's computer chair, looked at her, and asked with a smile, "Jianan, I actually came over because I wanted to talk to you again."

Shen Jianan looked at her with confused eyes, not knowing what she wanted to talk about, but she still nodded gently and responded, "Mm, Sister Qingcheng, what do you want to talk about?"

Ye Qingcheng smiled slightly, a hint of craftiness appearing in her eyes, "Jianan, you are also a smart person, so I won't beat around the bush with you. You should have noticed, right? My brother, Ye Ziming, likes you quite a bit. How do you feel about him?"

Hearing that Ye Qingcheng was actually asking this question, an awkward expression immediately appeared on Shen Jianan's face. She lowered her head slightly, avoiding Ye Qingcheng's gaze, and said stammeringly, "Uh, this, Sister Qingcheng, aren't you being a bit too direct?"

Ye Qingcheng looked at her shy appearance and couldn't help but laugh: "Haha, Jianan, I thought you were the same as me, someone with an outspoken personality. Why have you become so shy when it comes to emotional issues? Like is like, no feeling is no feeling, it's no big deal. Just tell me the truth, I won't make things difficult for you."

Hearing her say this, Shen Jianan raised her head, looked into Ye Qingcheng's eyes, hesitated for a moment, and finally decided to tell the truth: "Sister Qingcheng, to be honest, I don't really like Ziming's type. I prefer guys who have a sense of strength, the kind that makes people feel safe just by looking at them."

"Oh? Like the ones in the military?" Ye Qingcheng asked with interest.

"Uh, something like that." Shen Jianan nodded and continued, "I think those kinds of guys are more attractive to me."

For some reason, when she said this, the figure of Qin Yi appeared in her mind. This thought made her heart tighten inexplicably, and she felt her face heat up slightly at that moment.

After hearing this, a knowing smile appeared on Ye Qingcheng's face: "Then I understand. It seems my brother has no chance. But that's okay, we can talk about other things."

"Uh, talk about other things?" Shen Jianan composed herself and looked at Ye Qingcheng curiously, asking.

Ye Qingcheng paused, then continued: "Didn't you tell me before that you wanted to join National Security? I came over to ask you if this idea was a whim, or if you've had it for a long time?"

Hearing this topic, Shen Jianan's eyes immediately became firm, "Join National Security? Of course I want to! Sister Qingcheng, are you serious? Do I really have a chance to join National Security?"

"Of course it's true," Ye Qingcheng looked at her and said seriously: "If you really want to join National Security, I can help you arrange it. But you have to think clearly, joining National Security is not child's play. You may face various dangers, and might even be in life-threatening situations at any time. Are you really ready?"

Shen Jianan was silent for a moment, took a deep breath, and then nodded heavily, "Sister Qingcheng, I have thought it through! I am willing to join National Security! I am not afraid of danger!"

"Good! You have courage!" Ye Qingcheng looked at her admiringly, then asked: "Then do you want to know why I want to invite you to join National Security?"

Shen Jianan looked at her curiously, "Why?"

Ye Qingcheng smiled slightly and explained: "First of all, you are Uncle Shen's daughter. But don't misunderstand, it's not because Uncle Shen is the bureau chief, but because he was a soldier under my grandfather. I trust him, so naturally, I trust you too. Secondly, you performed very well in the incident that night with Brother Dao. If you hadn't stepped forward to help that girl, our National Security wouldn't have discovered Chen Mo's tracks. This allowed me to see your potential and ability. Another point is that you should know Chen Mo's identity is quite special. The higher-ups have decided to form a special operations team, and I will be the team leader. Because Chen Mo appeared in Shanghai, I need to stay in Shanghai for a period of time, and I need a capable assistant! Combining these factors, I think you are the most suitable candidate."

"Hehe, then I have one more question." Shen Jianan held up a finger and looked at Ye Qingcheng playfully as she asked.

"Mm, go ahead." Ye Qingcheng looked at her and nodded in response.

At this moment, Shen Jianan remembered something else and looked at Ye Qingcheng with anticipation, "Sister Qingcheng, after I join National Security, does that mean I won't have to be under my dad's jurisdiction anymore?"

Ye Qingcheng laughed upon hearing this, "That goes without saying. We are National Security, and Uncle Shen is Public Security; they are two different Systems. After you join National Security, your direct superior will be me, and Uncle Shen won't be able to control you anymore."

"Great!" Shen Jianan jumped up happily, "Then when will I be transferred over?"

"Don't be impatient," Ye Qingcheng said with a smile: "I will bring this up with the leadership tomorrow. If everything goes smoothly, you should be able to be transferred over very soon."

"Mm-hmm!" Shen Jianan nodded repeatedly, her face filled with anticipation and excitement. Suddenly, she seemed to remember something and asked: "Then does that mean I don't have to write a self-criticism letter?"

"Self-criticism letter?" Ye Qingcheng was stunned for a moment, then laughed, "You mean because of the incident at the Nightlife Bar that night? Don't worry, you're going to join National Security, your leadership there won't be able to control you."

"Wow! Sister Qingcheng, you are truly the best!" Shen Jianan excitedly rushed over and hugged Ye Qingcheng, "Thank you! Thank you for giving me this opportunity!"

"Alright, that's settled then regarding joining National Security. I have a few more questions I want to ask you." Ye Qingcheng said easily, with a faint smile on her face.

After hearing this, Shen Jianan's expression also relaxed. She nodded and responded, "Mm, Sister Qingcheng, go ahead and ask."

Ye Qingcheng straightened up slightly, leaned forward, and looked directly into Shen Jianan's eyes, "I watched the footage from the Nightlife Bar that night. The person who fought against Chen Mo was named Qin Yi, right? How much do you know about him?"

Hearing Qin Yi's name, a flash of surprise crossed Shen Jianan's eyes, but she quickly returned to calm. She pondered for a moment, then asked cautiously: "Uh... what's wrong with Qin Yi? Did something happen?" An expression of worry appeared on Shen Jianan's face, though it was barely noticeable, it still caught Ye Qingcheng's attention.

Ye Qingcheng said softly to reassure her: "You don't need to be nervous. I just saw that his skills are good and wanted to know more about him. After all, following this lead on Chen Mo will likely be a long-term job, and we need some people with good skills to participate."

Hearing Ye Qingcheng's explanation, Shen Jianan breathed a sigh of relief, and a smile reappeared on her face, "Oh... I see." She nodded and began to recount the process of how she met Qin Yi, "I met Qin Yi during that conflict at the International Finance Center last Friday. He was at that time..."

At the same time, the customers dining at the back street barbecue restaurant had mostly left, and the time had quietly approached nine-thirty. The busy figure of the owner, Uncle Jin, finally freed himself from the back kitchen. He walked to the main hall with an easy gait and sat down at the table where Qin Yi and Wang Tengfei were. He picked up a bottle of beer, clinked it lightly with the two of them, and with a crisp sound, drank a mouthful on his own.

"Uncle Jin, are you finally not busy?" Qin Yi looked up at Uncle Jin and asked curiously.

Uncle Jin nodded with a smile, "Mm, yes. In another half hour, the school dormitory will close, so there shouldn't be any more customers coming." He casually picked up the peanuts on the table, shelled them skillfully, and continued while eating, "How is it? Is the barbecue tonight still good?"

"Mm, old taste, as delicious as ever!" Qin Yi nodded approvingly.

Wang Tengfei also laughed and echoed: "For sure, Uncle Jin's craft hasn't changed in so many years, it's definitely a classic."

Just at this moment, the customers at the last table waved and shouted: "Waiter, check please!"

Uncle Jin just wanted to get up, but saw Zhao Ying trot out from the back kitchen, responding in a crisp voice: "Coming!"

Seeing this, Uncle Jin sat back down in his chair, a look of appreciation on his face.

Wang Tengfei looked at Qin Yi, then glanced at Zhao Ying, and couldn't help but raise the corner of his mouth in a playful arc. He turned to Uncle Jin and asked, feigning mystery: "Uncle Jin, that girl doesn't have anything to do with you, right?"

Upon hearing this, Uncle Jin glared at Wang Tengfei, pretending to be annoyed, and turned his head away, "What nonsense are you spouting, kid. Zhao Ying is a good girl who is working and studying, she comes to help me when she has time. My shop relies on me alone, if it weren't for her help, I would have been exhausted. What about you, are you interested in her? If you really are, Uncle can introduce you."

"No, no, no, Uncle Jin, you misunderstood." Wang Tengfei waved his hands quickly, pointed at Qin Yi sitting opposite, and continued, "I just saw that the fourth one seems quite familiar with her, so I was helping to ask around."

"Oh, so that's it." Uncle Jin glanced at Qin Yi, then looked at the busy Zhao Ying, the corners of his mouth lifting, "Alright, I understand you young people's business. Don't worry, I won't talk nonsense."

"No, Uncle Jin, what did you understand? Don't listen to Fatty's nonsense. I don't have any relationship with her, we're just friends." Seeing this, Qin Yi hurriedly explained.

"Aiya, Uncle is experienced, I understand, I understand!" Uncle Jin interrupted him with a smile, looking like he knew everything.

Qin Yi was left somewhat speechless. Just at this moment, Zhao Ying had finished settling the bill for the customers and returned to the counter on her own. She flipped through the receipts from tonight, her face full of seriousness. After waiting for a while, she came to Uncle Jin, looked at Qin Yi, a sweet smile on her face, and said to Uncle Jin: "Uncle Jin, tonight's turnover is calculated. Excluding the table of Senior Qin Yi, it's a total of 3980."

"Good, thank you for your hard work." Uncle Jin nodded with satisfaction, "I'll transfer the money to your WeChat later. It's getting late, you should go back to school, don't wait until the dormitory building is closed and you can't get in."

"Mm, okay. Then Uncle Jin, I'll leave first." Zhao Ying responded, then immediately turned to Qin Yi, a blush appearing on her face, and said hesitantly, "Senior Qin Yi, can I add your WeChat? In case I need to return your graduation gown later, it'll be easier to contact you."

"Oh, sure. I was in a hurry last time and forgot to add you." Qin Yi said, took out his phone, opened his WeChat business card, "You can scan it."

Zhao Ying took out her phone and scanned Qin Yi's WeChat QR code. With a "beep" sound, a flower-like smile bloomed on her face instantly. Her eyes sparkled with joy, as if she had found some treasure. She turned and went back to the counter, skillfully took off her apron, and at the same time put on her backpack, looking full of vitality. Before leaving the door, she didn't forget to wave to Qin Yi and the others, her voice full of joy: "I'm leaving now, good night everyone!" After saying that, she walked quickly towards the school.

Qin Yi watched Zhao Ying leave, a curve rising on the corner of his mouth. Just at this moment, a crisp System prompt sounded in Qin Yi's mind, which made him pause slightly, and then a look of undisguised joy appeared on his face.

[Ding! Detected that Zhao Ying's favorability towards the host has increased by 10 points, current favorability is 70!]

'Hey, adding a WeChat increased favorability by 10 points, this efficiency is too high.' Qin Yi secretly rejoiced in his heart, pondering that when the favorability increased by another 10 points to 80, it might trigger a new System task.

Just at this moment, Qin Yi's gaze inadvertently glanced at Wang Tengfei beside him. His heart moved, and he suddenly thought, why not take this opportunity to use the Eye of Truth to see the boss's strength? Thinking of it, he did it. Qin Yi immediately gave an order to the System: "System, activate Eye of Truth!"

With a soft "ding", a faint blue light flashed in Qin Yi's eyes. This light was fleeting, and immediately after, Wang Tengfei's information clearly appeared on the light screen.

[Name: Wang Tengfei]

[Gender: Male]

[Identity: Host's good brother in the same dormitory]

[Age: 23]

[Favorability: 90]

[Opposite Sex Intimacy Value: 0]

"Favorability 90, this is truly worthy of being my good buddy, my good brother!" Qin Yi felt deeply moved, and his trust and closeness to Wang Tengfei increased a little more. He picked up a bottle of beer, flicked the cap off with his finger with ease, and it fell with a crisp sound. He smiled and clinked it with Wang Tengfei's bottle, saying heroically: "Boss, I'll toast you again! I'm finishing it!"

As he said this, Qin Yi looked up and drank the beer in the bottle in one breath, his movements clean and neat, without any hesitation.

Wang Tengfei looked at Qin Yi's sudden move, a flash of doubt in his eyes. He touched his chin and looked at Qin Yi in confusion, thinking: What's wrong with this kid today? So happy? And Uncle Jin also noticed this scene. He curiously cast his gaze at Wang Tengfei and asked in a low voice: "Fatty, what's wrong with Qin Yi? Why is he suddenly so excited?"

Wang Tengfei shrugged, indicating that he didn't quite know either. He looked at the beer bottle in his hand, then at Qin Yi's heroic appearance, and a wave of enthusiasm welled up in his heart. He opened another bottle of beer, signaled to Qin Yi with the bottle, and then accompanied him to "chug" it.