Dude, something's really wrong with your abilities.

Chapter 25 Su Xiaohe

Back at the station, Sun Tiemei said to Chen Shi, "I'm going to the intelligence section," and then she left.

Chen Shi moved towards the fifth group's office by himself. When he was still 20 meters away from the door, Wang Jianlou poked his round dog head out from behind the door and then started wagging his short tail frantically.

Then, it looked behind Chen Shi, but there was no one there!

The wagging tail stopped immediately. It shook its head, turned around, and lay back down on the blanket.

Chen Shi pondered for a while before he understood what this snob was up to.

Chen Shi, leaning on his crutches, moved to his workstation. Feeling a bit bored, he picked up a paperclip from the table and started fiddling with it.

Just then, footsteps came from the corridor. Wang Jianlou sprang up and rushed to the door. The fat man pushed the door open and came in. Before the dog could show any disgust, he grabbed Wang Jianlou by the scruff of his neck and rubbed his head hard a few times, making his ears flip over and then flip back over.

Just as Chen Shi was enjoying the spectacle, the fat man pulled a meat bun out of a plastic bag and stuffed it directly into the cat's mouth.

"Are you going to stuff the whole thing in? Be careful not to choke!" Chen Shi asked.

"Biaozi said the office's been empty these past couple of days, he must not have been eating properly while picking up scraps." He glanced at Chen Shi, "You on crutches, why aren't you going home and lying down? What are you doing wandering around the bureau?"

Chen Shi: "I just went out for a while. The bureau said that those F-level officers who went to the lottery station still need to be kept an eye on."

"What's going on?"

Not yet.

"That's settled then. Just rest well since you're injured. Your balance was already bad, and now that you've limped, it's even more obvious." The fat man chewed on a biscuit and added, "By the way, your sister-in-law will make you some pork rib soup tomorrow."

"Please thank your sister-in-law for me."

The fat man waved his hands repeatedly: "What's this? Who are you? That's my brother. We don't care at home, but she gives me a lot of face outside."

Chen Shi clearly did not believe it.

Wang Jianlou finally managed to swallow the bun, licking his lips and trying to get away from the fat man. The fat man glanced down at him and then took out another bun from the plastic bag.

Just then, the office door opened again.

She was a little girl with a ponytail, wearing a white T-shirt with a bowl printed on it and a line of eye-catching words: "All you do is eat."

She was carrying a canvas bag on her back and a file folder in her hand. She stood at the door, glanced inside, and then walked in.

She pulled a registration form from her pocket: "Hello everyone, my name is Su Xiaohe. My previous department was the archives. My ability is spatial exploration. I'm reporting to Group 5 today. Please take care of me in the future."

The fat man looked at Chen Shi with a puzzled expression. Chen Shi explained, "A newcomer, a newcomer to our group."

Chen Shi turned to Su Xiaohe: "The team leader said you wouldn't be here for another two days, why are you here today...?"

"Our archives director said all the formalities are done, so come and report early to make a good impression on the new department," Su Xiaohe said, her eyes lighting up. "You must be Professor Chen Shi."

This was the first time Chen Shi had been called "teacher," and he was about to say a few polite words when Su Xiaohe took two steps in front of him and grabbed his hand, refusing to let go: "I've heard of Teacher Chen Shi's great name for a long time, not because of your running, although that's also very famous."

Su Xiaohe excitedly shook Chen Shi's hand: "It's because of your achievements, especially this time at the underground lottery station. I've read the operation report. You were able to hold off four superhumans all by yourself. That's amazing."

Chen Shi tried to pull his hand away, but couldn't.

"Look, you're lame, using crutches, walking slowly and pitifully, but you didn't ask for leave. What does that show? It shows that your fighting power isn't in your legs at all; being lame doesn't affect what you do." She spoke very seriously. "Teacher Chen Shi, please continue to guide me in Group Five."

Chen Shi finally pulled his hand back. He realized that the girl was telling the truth and was genuinely flattering him, which made him even more depressed.

The fat man had forgotten to chew his biscuit, which was still in his mouth. When Su Xiaohe saw him, she immediately went over to him and said, "You're Brother Daqiang, right? I've finally met you in person. Your physique is legendary in our archives." Her tone was full of sincere respect.

"The building where we keep our files doesn't have an elevator, so we have to send people down to carry the file boxes. The director always says that if Pang Daqiang from Group 5 were here, it would be great. He's like a human forklift, and he doesn't even need to burn oil."

Pang Daqiang opened his mouth, but before he could speak, she continued, "The director said that in the tug-of-war competition at the bureau's sports meet the year before last, you single-handedly pulled the rope and brought down the entire opposing team. Since then, he's never forgotten you and always praises you from time to time."

Pang Daqiang choked on the biscuit.

Su Xiaohe's gaze fell back on Chen Shi's desk. The row of bent paperclips stood in a line.

She stared at it for two seconds, then suddenly lowered her voice: "Is this your training tool, teacher?"

"No, I just made that up when I was bored."

She nodded and quickly pulled a notebook from her canvas bag to start taking notes.

"I'm really just bored..."

"I understand, I understand." Her tone carried an air of unfathomable confidence.

Sun Tiemei returned, and the moment Su Xiaohe saw her, she closed the notebook in her hand and stood up straight.

"Hello, team leader."

Sun Tiemei placed the USB drive on the table: "Your Director Liu just told me that you reported for duty early. Fill out the employment form first, and sit next to Chang Biao at your workstation."

"Yes, team leader."

"This afternoon, Pang Daqiang will show you around the group's work. Chang Biao is still in the hospital; you can go with them later to get to know him."

Su Xiaohe watched the team leader close the door, and then she relaxed completely.

She turned to Chen Shi: "Teacher, what does Senior Chang usually like to eat? It wouldn't be appropriate to go empty-handed for our first meeting. What can I buy at the convenience store downstairs?"

"It's alright, Biaozi isn't particular about these things. Just buy some fruit." The fat man explained to it.

In the afternoon, Fatty introduced the current work situation of Group Five to Chen Shi, and also introduced Wang Jianlou to her.

To show her kindness, she even gave the dog a chicken leg, which immediately earned the dog's respect.

"So, you're a new employee too?"

"Well, when I first joined the unit, I was in the intelligence department, but for some reason, I was later transferred to the archives."

The group walked and talked as they entered the hospital ward.

Chen Shi introduced Su Xiaohe to Chang Biao. Biao was quite reserved around strangers, basically just smiling and nodding without saying a word.

Su Xiaohe placed the mangoes she had bought on the bedside table, sat in the chaise lounge, and stared at Chang Biao. Biaozi leaned back a little because of her gaze.

"Senior Chang, I've seen your photo in the archives." Her tone was very solemn. "I think the Supernatural Abilities Bureau should look like this: bald, with a full beard and a scar on his face. Just standing at the door, even his own people would want to confess, let alone criminals."

Chang Biao felt that his injuries had become more serious.

"Our former male colleagues in the archives either wore glasses or were hunchbacked. The most intimidating one was just someone who spoke loudly. Every time I saw them carrying file boxes up the stairs, they would start panting by the third floor. I thought, the Superpower Bureau shouldn't be like this. It should be like you, someone who can intimidate everyone just by looking at you. You are the face of Group Five."

Chen Shi and Fatty felt lost in life.

Chang Biao leaned against the pillow, turned his head away from her, and remained silent for several seconds before finally speaking.

"...Thank you."

Her voice was soft and delicate, with that signature coquettish quality.

Su Xiaohe was also stunned. Before the admiration in her eyes could fade, a new layer of complex emotions welled up. She turned to look at Chen Shi and the fat man, as if to confirm whether the voice she had just heard was an illusion.

"Senior Chang, could you say that again?"

Chang Biao repeated it again, in the same voice.

Su Xiaohe opened her mouth several times, and then she suddenly straightened up.

"It's okay. Your voice isn't important. You look good enough. Your voice... it's secondary. Anyway, criminals see your face first, so the effect is already maximized. Your voice will be even more lethal."

Chang Biao remained silent for a long time, then suddenly laughed. He realized that the girl wasn't mocking him at all; she was very naive, and her perception was somewhat different from that of normal people.

"Xiao He, what kind of sweets do you like to eat?"

"Mango crepes," Su Xiaohe answered instinctively.

"I can make that too. Crepes are easier to make than macarons. I'll make you some when I get out of the hospital."

"Really? Thank you so much, Senior Chang."

"I'll tell you a secret recipe so you can make it at home too."

Su Xiaohe took out her notebook and began to take notes seriously. Chang Biao seemed to have forgotten the pain and started talking non-stop.

Looking at the sisterly bond between Chang Biao and the others, Chen Shi suddenly realized that this was the style of Group Five.