Chapter 07: A Tale of Two Personalities

Oh, that's impressive. Just the value of the destroyed drugs must be substantial

At this moment, Xu Pingqiu recalled the evaluations of those students in the classroom. With such a wide disparity, he was clear about which words to believe. He feared that even teachers, no matter how well they understood the students, might still have a biased perspective. He did not expose this but instead asked in a peculiar tone: "Given such good conditions, why are you not participating in the selection?"

An Jia Lu said with a smile, beautiful women never mind teasing their admirers, especially when the admirer is a handsome man. Unknowingly, while speaking, they had already stopped behind a holly bush. In the dim light, Jie Bing saw that the other party had succeeded, and he smiled as he lifted his eyelids, remaining silent.

This male-dominated environment appears particularly robust in its decor, with the shrubs trimmed into angular shapes. In the flowerbed centered with the national emblem, the words "Serve the People with Vigilance" are inscribed in large characters. Even during leisure time, the trainees stand tall and walk with a stride that reflects military precision. Director Shi gazes at this place, renowned as the cradle of police officers in the province, and considers this task to be the easiest in his work. He strolls leisurely through the campus, observing the passersby, seemingly reminiscing about his own youthful days, a faint smile gracing his face.

Who is bringing me up in conversation? Traitor, number two, don't think I can't hear you

Outside the partition, Chief Shi, Director Jiang, and the latecomer Xu Pingqiu stood listening, occasionally peering through the crack in the door. These were three representative criminal cases: one involving cross-border drug trafficking, another a series of serial murders, and the last a gun-related incident. They had originally intended to present these cases with a sense of shock, but unexpectedly, from the students' disjointed discussions, they heard comments that made their teeth ache. Upon seeing the destruction of the drugs, some lamented their monetary value; upon witnessing the collaboration among various police forces, some envied the advanced equipment; and upon observing the mastermind behind the series of head-bludgeoning murders, many felt that the suspect was somewhat foolish.

... ...

An Jia Lu turned around unusually and saw three tall boys pinning a boy who had just come out of the restroom against the wall. The leader slapped him with a loud "smack." It was too much; three against one. Upon closer inspection, the boy seemed vaguely familiar. Just as she was about to step forward, her arm was held back by Xie Bing. At that moment, Xie Bing wore a smug smile, tinged with a hint of disdain.

Mouse, could you say a little less? Aren't you afraid of being laughed at by others

Go away ... ...

"Quite good, but lacking in personality; I fear they won't achieve much." Xu Pingqiu said without taking offense. At this moment, the face that lingered in his mind was that of the unremarkable Yu Zui. He casually asked, "The graduating class is all here, but one person is missing, I believe his name is Yu Zui. Director Jiang, what is your impression of this student?"

No, you are mistaken

"It doesn't count; it is you who loves me, and I am not yet ready to love you. The conditions for love cannot be established for the time being"

"You should ask him yourself. Didn't several people not participate? What's this, Xu Chu seems to be interested in him," Director Jiang asked with a smile. Xu Pingqiu also smiled but did not respond.

"So you take it seriously? Isn't it just a piece of cake for you? Shall we take a stroll and walk around the campus for a while?" Jie Bing smiled, his handsome face adorned with a courteous smile. For this standard version of the prince charming, An Jialu found it hard to refuse, seemingly a bit reluctant as she walked along, saying, "When did you develop this hobby?"

I reason that evildoers will receive their just deserts; I wonder if you believe this

The relationship between the two is indeed as Xu Pingqiu speculated, existing in a state of both closeness and distance. However, it cannot be denied that, in the eyes of outsiders, they are indeed a perfect match of talent and beauty. Jie Bing is particularly fond of this kind of delicate and insightful beauty. He smiled mysteriously and said: "It has indeed developed, but I do not intend to tell you. You can try to deduce it yourself."

"Everything has a motive; surely there won't be any motives generated today, right?" An Jia Lu said with a smile

There are exceptions as well. From across a building, Jie Bing was on the phone, dialing An Jialu's number. After a short while, he saw the admired beauty coming out of the dormitory building, and he smiled as he approached her. However, An Jialu complained unhappily, "Why did you call me down? I still need to prepare my thoughts; it's due tomorrow, and you have finished yours."

The speaker may be indifferent, but the listener is attentive. Xu Pingqiu merely smiled and looked a little longer, truly not realizing that these two had such abilities. It seemed that he was even more interested in these two who were full of flaws than in those who were without faults.

Well, so... do you want to give me a surprise

"Today," said Jie Bing with a smile.

Look at that... that is a drug enforcement officer. One of my cousins is in drug enforcement, and their equipment is a generation ahead of that of SWAT teams, especially the communication devices, which are the most advanced in the world. The pinhole cameras we are using now, they stopped using those several years ago.

"Not bad, quite good, but a bit timid, not very willing to pursue a career as a criminal police officer," Jiang Xiaoyuan said

During mealtime, there are people strolling everywhere. Unlike other universities, it is rare to see couples here, which is due to the serious imbalance in the male-to-female ratio

Oh? It seems I am about to guess it.

During the waiting period, due to years of professional habit, Xu Pingqiu compared the limited personal information and recalled the graduates he had seen at the school. Some were quite outstanding, like Xie Bing, An Jialu, Yin Bo, and Li Zhenghong, whose personal qualities or family backgrounds were captivating wherever they went; in contrast, another group was rather ordinary, like Yi Min, Yan Debiao, and Dou Xiaobo, whose resumes were so bland that they only listed where they studied and graduated from. Of course, there were also those whose depths were hard to gauge, like Yu Zui, who appeared entirely different in the eyes of teachers and students, embodying a true double-faced persona. Another group was rather ordinary, like Yi Min, Yan Debiao, and Dou Xiaobo, whose resumes were so bland that they only listed where they studied and graduated from. Of course, there were also those whose depths were hard to gauge, like Yu Zui, who appeared entirely different in the eyes of teachers and students, embodying a true double-faced persona

This arrangement sparked a moderate interest among the trainees, at least they did not have to force themselves to fabricate a narrative about how our iron police are valiant and criminals are foolish. The trainees gradually rose to leave the electronic classroom, many of them greeting Xu Pingqiu. The last to exit were Shubao and Doubao, who sneaked a smile at Director Xu and Director Jiang before darting away. It was hard to recall them until they appeared; upon seeing these two, Director Jiang became quite irate and quietly remarked that these two had some issues with their character. They never participated in public welfare activities, yet never missed a private event, and had a particular fondness for gambling. They had received a verbal warning for this matter, and if it weren't for their attitude of admitting fault, it would have been recorded in their files.

So, are we considered to be in a romantic relationship?

Well, other performances are quite good. The security, duty, and dormitory inspections organized by our school are all managed by the students themselves. He has been renewing the library for three years, which is voluntary labor. Apart from earning a few extra credits, there is no compensation, and generally, no one is willing to do it. Additionally, he has taken the lead in participating in public welfare activities every semester. Although he is not in the student council, he has done more than the student council members... Well, as for his major, it's average. He is a good candidate. Director Jiang said, not sparing any words of praise, almost turning him into a flower. Section Chief Shi, not understanding the situation, did not think much of it, but Xu Pingqiu found it strange and asked, "Isn't there an element of exaggeration? Are there really such noble people who do voluntary labor every day?"

Hehe, I am just saying this casually, anyway you wouldn't know

This is indeed true, there are records... By the way, he was specially recruited, has excellent physical fitness, is a guard on the school basketball team, and won a silver medal in the 5000 meters at the provincial games for the school. Director Jiang remarked, it seems that the evaluation of Yu Zui is quite high

In winter, the days are short, and it gets dark early. After finishing dinner, it was already getting dark before six o'clock. Upon returning to the guesthouse, Section Chief Shi brought back the videotapes from the classroom and the audiovisual room. Xu Pingqiu unexpectedly did not look at the materials again; instead, he was gazing at one face after another, seemingly relying on intuition to find the person he was looking for. When Section Chief Shi asked him something, he answered absentmindedly. Seeing Xu so engrossed, Section Chief Shi felt it inappropriate to disturb him and took a stroll on his own.

With a hundred people comes a hundred faces, and even for these novices who have yet to make their mark, it may not be so easy to see through each one of them individually

It is not difficult to guess that it is not only girls whose intelligence declines in love; boys experience an even greater decline in their intelligence.

Is it foolish? Certainly foolish, but only after you learn the answer. Before that, the case had everyone in the city living in fear.

Those involved in drug trafficking and the books are not much better; they look like dumplings, and at a glance, they are clearly not good people

The starkly different evaluations left Xu Pingqiu momentarily stunned, especially given the significant disparity. He felt a jolt in his heart, realizing that the recorded information was greatly inconsistent. He maintained his composure and asked, "Cowardly? What about other aspects?"

Xu Chu, the current students have somewhat poorer self-discipline and stronger personalities, unlike us back in the day when we were more innocent. Director Jiang Xiaoyuan, overhearing the students' discussion, interjected as if to smooth things over, fearing that he might disappoint the two individuals who had arrived first to discuss recruitment matters, especially since they were from the provincial department

"How? Do you have insider information about the selection?" An Jia Lu blurted out, seeming quite invested in the matter

Jie Bing, holding An Jialu's arm, said this. ... An Jialu suddenly realized who would be the one to suffer the beating ...

In the darkness, whispers filled the air, mixed with the sounds of the trainees attacking each other. When Doubao shouted, the crowd chuckled, but no one responded to him. On the screen, the drug dealer being interrogated had a round face, with features clustered together, resembling Doubao somewhat. Someone quietly compared Doubao to the dealer, provoking an even greater burst of laughter.

The entire observation lasted for three hours, with a fifteen-minute break in between, and by the end, I was yawning continuously. The closing remarks were delivered by Director Shi, who shared some insights without imposing any requirements. His intention was to gain a deeper understanding of the personality traits and psychological tendencies of the participants through various details. Additionally, he assigned an interesting task to everyone, allowing them to write freely without needing to sign their names, but they must use a pseudonym of their own choosing. It was akin to posting casually online, without any concerns. If anyone had genuine insights, they would have the opportunity to receive an invitation from the provincial criminal investigation department; if not, it was of no consequence and would not be recorded in their academic records. Furthermore, he assigned an interesting task to everyone, allowing them to write freely without needing to sign their names, but they must use a pseudonym of their own choosing. It was akin to posting casually online, without any concerns. If anyone had genuine insights, they would have the opportunity to receive an invitation from the provincial criminal investigation department; if not, it was of no consequence and would not be recorded in their academic records