Chapter 139: Chapter 67: Meeting the Parents (Requesting Monthly Tickets, Subscriptions, and Favorites)_2
Wang Yong rolled his eyes thoughtfully, then poked the person next to him, Zhang Fan. "Zhang Fan, do you think I have a point?"
"You do have a point, but how would we know what the higher-ups are planning? Instead of guessing around, why not just focus on your work."
Zhang Fan said offhandedly, while his hands held a book borrowed from Luo Fei titled "Field Investigation," reading with concentration.
Seeing this, Wang Yong reached out, trying to snatch his book. "Zhang Fan, are you serious? Do you really want to learn from the team leader and become a bookworm?"
Lately, perhaps inspired by Luo Fei, Zhang Fan and Sun Jun suddenly changed their usual ways and started learning from Luo Fei.
During work hours, they no longer played with their phones, nor did they fool around with Wang Yong and Zhaocheng. Instead, they read and studied daily like Luo Fei.
But compared to Luo Fei, they were far behind. Zhang Fan had been reading that "Field Investigation" book for more than half a month and hadn’t finished even half. Moreover, what he had read was remembered in bits and pieces.
This made him sigh, some people are born geniuses, beyond the reach of others no matter how hard they try.
However, Luo Fei was pleased with their attitude of striving for progress. After all, the stronger their business capability, the better assistance they provided, making case investigations less tiring for him.
But it was hard for Wang Yong, though he could chat with Zhaocheng, seeing everyone working hard while he remained idle was not a great feeling.
Zhang Fan deftly dodged his hand, waved dismissively like driving him away, "Go, go, go! If you’re not studying, don’t disturb my learning. Besides, what’s wrong with being a bookworm? If I could really learn even a bit from the team leader, I’d rather be a bookworm."
Wang Yong was left speechless, "Alright, you’re better than me. I can’t argue with you now. Zhaocheng, buddy, I’ll keep you company."
As he said this, he angrily got up, looked over at Zhaocheng’s workstation, and saw Zhaocheng sheepishly smiling at him, holding a book titled "Data Investigation Techniques," seemingly about to hide it in a drawer.
Wang Yong was dumbfounded, trembling as he pointed at him after a while, "Zhaocheng, didn’t you say yesterday you wouldn’t end up like Zhang Fan and the others, but you were actually acting?"
Wang Yong’s feelings were very complicated at this moment, like two underachievers agreeing to fail a course together, only for the other person to secretly study behind your back, leaving only you to fail.
Zhaocheng was also a bit embarrassed, "Hehe, Wang Yong, can’t blame me, can you? The team leader is working so hard, how can I not make an effort?"
"Then why didn’t you tell me and chose to secretly read behind my back?"
"Well, wasn’t it because you said you’d never be assimilated like Zhang Fan and them, and wanted to be our group’s only maverick? I wanted to advise you, but seeing your determination, I didn’t say anything."
"But, but..."
Wang Yong was totally lost for words, "But" for quite a while without saying anything substantial.
Luo Fei sighed, put down his book and looked at him, "Wang Yong, can’t you tell? Everyone is striving to improve themselves now, shouldn’t you curb your playful inclinations and work hard to keep up with everyone else?"
"At the age when you should be fighting, you must fight. If you don’t strive yourself, you’ll always only be admiring others. Isn’t that the truth?"
Although Wang Yong had a playful heart, he understood what was said was for his own good.
Moreover, seeing his buddies working hard and progressing, if he kept being carefree, it indeed felt inappropriate. Suddenly, he made a firm decision, "Team leader, I know my mistake. Don’t worry, from today on I’ll learn from you and earnestly improve myself!"
"That’s the spirit! From now on we’ll improve together, striving to make Team Three’s performance outshine the other two teams, then there will be honor and rewards, won’t there?"
To inspire Wang Yong further, Luo Fei painted a very promising picture for him.
Indeed, this vision had quite an effect, as Wang Yong cheered up instantly like he was on a boost.
"Team leader, I understand now, rest assured, I won’t disappoint you!"
Wang Yong made a heartfelt promise and immediately grabbed the open book titled "Criminal Psychology" from Luo Fei’s desk and sat at his own workstation, setting up for focused study.
Luo Fei was taken aback, not that his eagerness to improve was bad, but why snatch my book?
He instinctively tried to take it back, but changed his mind and let it be.
Then he thought, let him read if he enjoys it, he was done with the book anyway.
With that thought, he simply got up and planned to visit the tech room.
Tech room.
Yang Mei was earnestly doing a set of data comparison.
Though the police team didn’t have any cases recently, local stations had some data needing analysis. Without equipment, they sent everything to the criminal police unit.
Just as she finished, she felt Wu Xiaoyue poke her lower back playfully, smirking mischievously, "Yang Mei sis, your dear boyfriend is here for you, better hurry up, don’t keep him waiting."
Ever since Yang Mei and Luo Fei confirmed their relationship, Wu Xiaoyue had been teasing her daily for fun. Yang Mei felt both shy and annoyed, swearing never to speak to her again, which frightened Wu Xiaoyue into repeatedly apologizing, only for her to resume every time.
However, after being teased so many times, Yang Mei’s patience actually improved, and she no longer exploded at every tease.
She glared at Wu Xiaoyue, not particularly amused, quickly put the instruments back in place, pulled off her gloves and briskly walked outside, sure enough spotting Luo Fei waiting for her.
"Luo Fei, anything you need from me?"
"Well, are you free tonight? How about coming to my house for dinner?"
Luo Fei spoke, scratching his head in slight embarrassment, "My mom knows we’re seeing each other, so she wants to invite you over, but don’t feel pressured. If you’re not okay with it, that’s fine."
Previously, Luo Fei would return home immediately after work without exception.
But lately, he stayed out more frequently for dates with Yang Mei, prompting Wu Yan to ask questions. Luo Fei thought it over and decided to casually mention his relationship.
Wu Yan, having been worried about his personal matters, was elated to hear he found someone, even chided him for not disclosing such a big deal sooner, insisting he must bring Yang Mei home for dinner.
Luo Fei couldn’t argue with her, so here he was, checking Yang Mei’s response.
Yang Mei was somewhat reluctant, not because she didn’t want to meet Luo Fei’s family, but because it was too sudden and she wasn’t prepared.
Since she genuinely wished to spend her days with Luo Fei, she couldn’t help but worry about what if his family disliked her.
Thinking it through, she expressed her concern, "We’ve only been together for a short time, isn’t it too soon to visit your house? Plus, I don’t know what your family is like, and what if they don’t like me..."
"Don’t overthink it, my mom just wants to meet you, nothing more. As for her temperament, there’s nothing to worry about; she’s very easy-going, you’ll see for yourself."
With his reassurances, Yang Mei felt she couldn’t decline further, "Well, alright then."
Hearing her agree, Luo Fei chatted some more before leaving.
As soon as he left, Wu Xiaoyue sneakily approached, "Yang Mei sis, what did you two chat about? Another date tonight?"
"No, he invited me over for dinner at his place tonight." Yang Mei said anxiously.
"Dinner at his place? That’s a great sign!"
"A great sign? Why?"
"Silly, isn’t it clear? Inviting you to his place means he’s acknowledged you, intending to introduce you to his family, not playing around with you."
Wu Xiaoyue explained, then mischievously eyed Yang Mei, "Yang Mei sis, seems like Luo Fei is indeed serious, congrats."
"Really?" Yang Mei listened to her analysis, feeling somewhat joyous. But the next second, she grabbed Wu Xiaoyue’s arm. "But Xiaoyue, I’m still so nervous, what do I do?"
"What are you nervous about?"
"I’m not familiar with his family, what should I say when I meet them? And what if his mom doesn’t like me?"
Wu Xiaoyue burst into laughter, "Yang Mei sis, you’re so amazing, how could they not like you?"
"But..."
"Enough with ’but’, isn’t Luo Fei there with you? Relax."