Chapter 56: Entering the Records (Please keep reading)

Chapter 56: Enlisted (Please keep reading~)

"Head Constable Zheng."

"Head Constable Yan."

"Head Constable Li."

"..."

One after another, head constables arrived at the Nanquanli Lane Zhenfu Division. In a short while, all five head constables were in place.

This caused the subordinate constables to become even quieter.

"Looks like today is anything but ordinary!" Hou Tou whispered to the others.

"Mm." Chen Ping'an and Dashan nodded slightly.

"Lord Tian!"

Another figure appeared at the entrance of the Zhenfu Division—it was Tian Fuliang, the Deputy Constable Commissioner of the Nanquanli Lane Zhenfu Division.

The constables greeted him one after another, and even the head constables on the platform responded with respectful smiles.

Just when everyone thought the pre-shift meeting was about to begin, unexpectedly, Tian Fuliang ascended the high platform without stepping forward to speak.

"Could it be..."

Chen Ping'an and Hou Tou exchanged a glance, a suspicion rising in their hearts. Even the slow-witted Dashan realized it.

"Is the Constable Commissioner coming today?"

"Mm. It should be."

"Indeed. In Nanquanli Lane, the only person who could make Lord Tian wait is the Constable Commissioner."

Watching Tian Fuliang's reaction on the platform, various thoughts flashed through the minds of the constables. They all knew that today's pre-shift meeting would likely not be simple.

Unlike the other nervous constables, Zheng Shiyong felt somewhat excited.

The Constable Commissioner was coming!

Perhaps today, with the help of Head Constable Zheng and Lord Tian, he could be noticed by the Constable Commissioner! If he could successfully establish a connection, his path to becoming a head constable would be much smoother.

Under the gaze of the multitude, a middle-aged man dressed in fish-scale armor walked steadily and slowly through the main entrance of the Zhenfu Division. The man was burly with a square face, possessing an aura of natural authority.

The Constable Commissioner of Nanquanli Lane Zhenfu Division, Shen Shikang!

The many gangs in Nanquanli Lane all had to live by his grace; he was a truly powerful figure.

"Constable Commissioner!"

The constables shouted in unison.

On the high platform, both Tian Fuliang and the head constables descended to welcome Shen Shikang's arrival.

"Mm."

Shen Shikang nodded slightly and, amidst the welcoming of Tian Fuliang and others and the reverent gazes of the constables, ascended the platform.

Shen Shikang scanned the crowd and spoke in a deep voice.

"I assume everyone is aware of the events from the day before yesterday, and everyone has been assigned their duties. The appearance of the Thousand Demon Cult members in Nanquanli Lane has infuriated the Chief Constable of the Urban District. Early yesterday morning, I, this Commissioner, was summoned to the Urban District Zhenfu Division and given a severe reprimand! The Chief Constable was fighting the Thousand Demon Cult in our Nanquanli Lane while we were unable to provide timely support. It is truly shameful!"

The Chief Constable was there that night?

Shen Shikang's words left many constables stunned. However, some seemed to have known about this situation beforehand.

Using this as a starting point, Shen Shikang spoke at length, mostly regarding the situation of the Thousand Demon Cult. He was under great pressure regarding this matter and hoped that the Nanquanli Lane Zhenfu Division could work together with one heart to root out the cult members as soon as possible.

In response, the head constables and constables merely responded in unison, vowing not to fail the Commissioner's expectations.

Just when everyone thought the meeting was about to end, Shen Shikang shifted his tone and spoke slowly.

"Temporary Constable Chen Ping'an has been credited with meritorious warning. With special approval from the Urban District Zhenfu Division, his name has been entered into the rolls, and he is promoted to a formal constable of the Nanquanli Lane Zhenfu Division!"

Having said that, Shen Shikang's gaze swept across the field: "Constable Chen Ping'an, come up!"

As soon as his voice fell, the constables below erupted.

Chen Ping'an was credited with meritorious warning!? What was going on!

How difficult it was for a temporary constable to be promoted to a formal one—didn't everyone need long-term accumulation? Zheng Shiyong was one, and now Chen Ping'an was another?

What was happening!

Listening to Commissioner Shen Shikang's words, Zheng Shiyong was stunned; he couldn't react immediately.

Chen Ping'an... had achieved merit?

"Ping'an, Ping'an! The Commissioner is calling you!"

Hou Tou was incredibly excited, shaking Chen Ping'an's hand.

Beside them, Qin Tou and Dashan both had wide eyes, not expecting this to happen. This was far too sudden...

A formal constable!

With a look of joy, Chen Ping'an walked toward the high platform. As expected, he hadn't miscalculated that night.

Numerous gazes converged on Chen Ping'an, filled with envy, shock, bewilderment, and jealousy.

"Good! Not bad, indeed a fine young man!"

Shen Shikang scanned Chen Ping'an and patted him on the shoulder.

Chen Ping'an felt his shoulder grow heavy, but fortunately, Shen Shikang had restrained his strength, so he was unharmed.

"Chen Ping'an, you are very good. I have high hopes for you! This promotion to formal constable was specially approved by the Chief Constable. I hope you will work hard moving forward and not fail the expectations of the Chief Constable and myself."

Specially approved by the Chief Constable!

If Shen Shikang hadn't said it, it would have been one thing, but his words made the constables below even more crazily jealous.

Chen Ping'an had... been remembered by the Chief Constable!

Some clever and quick-witted constables quickly realized the truth. Clearly, the constable who had sounded the gong that night was Chen Ping'an. Furthermore, the Chief Constable had taken note of this matter.

What incredible luck!

"Work hard." Tian Fuliang also offered words of encouragement to Chen Ping'an.

"Thank you, Commissioner, and Lord Tian. This subordinate will certainly not fail the expectations of the Lords." Chen Ping'an respectfully cupped his hands in greeting.

Zheng Shiyong's expression darkened for a split second, though he hid it well. This scene was caught perfectly by Chen Ping'an.

*Just you wait!*

A cold sneer flashed through Chen Ping'an's heart.

He had not forgotten the grudge from before.

Under the witness of the Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner, and the various head constables, Chen Ping'an received his saber and waist token. He was even bestowed with the Thirteen Blades of the Public Office to practice diligently, with the hope of entering the martial path soon.

Amidst the envy, jealousy, and hatred of the constables, Chen Ping'an walked back down from the platform. Zheng Shiyong's gaze was full of jealousy.

"Damn it! How does this kid have such good luck! If only it had been me who discovered it!"

Many constables shared Zheng Shiyong's thoughts, each envying Chen Ping'an's luck and wondering if they would have been as fortunate if it had been them.

However, many people did not realize that while they usually felt quite capable, thinking about how they would act if they were in that position, in reality, most people would find that everything was different from what they imagined once they were actually in the situation. Some things, you only realize you are a coward when you actually encounter them.

"Ping'an, congratulations!" Hou Tou congratulated Chen Ping'an from the bottom of his heart.

If it had been anyone else, he would have been jealous. But for Chen Ping'an, he simply couldn't be.

"Ping'an, congratulations." Beside them, Dashan and Qin Tou also offered their congratulations.

Qin Tou, in particular, had a look of profound emotion. He hadn't expected this kid, Chen Ping'an, to leap over this step so easily. He didn't know whether to call it good luck or something else.

"Let's go. I'm treating everyone to lunch today. Where do you want to eat?"

Chen Ping'an said with a smile.