Gene Fusion System: Crime Hunter

"Alright, everything's up to you."

After a brief spat, the two resumed their chatter with laughter.

Soon the car stopped beneath Yang Mei's apartment complex.

Yang Mei's parents had always been out of town doing fishery business, rarely at home.

This time they managed to come back, so they planned to meet Luo Fei during this time, considering it a chance to assess their future son-in-law.

Upstairs, Yang Mei pressed the doorbell, and the door was quickly opened.

A pair of plump, kind-faced middle-aged couple stood inside the door.

Seeing Luo Fei, the fashionably dressed woman beamed with smiles, "This is Xiaofei, isn't it? Come in, come in."

These two were naturally Yang Mei's parents, Yang Tianyong and Zhao Yulan.

"Luo Fei, these are my parents."

Yang Mei made the introduction and Luo Fei hastily said, "Hello Uncle, Auntie."

After entering the house, he quickly handed over the gifts he prepared.

"I wasn't sure what you would like, so I just bought some tea and such randomly, hope you don't mind."

"Look at what you're saying, there's no minding, as long as it's from you, we'll like it."

Zhao Yulan pretended to scold and invited him to sit down.

"Luo Fei, have some fruit, and nuts… By the way, are you thirsty, let me get you some water."

"Auntie, don't trouble yourself, I'm not thirsty..."

Faced with Zhao Yulan's bustling hospitality, Luo Fei felt a bit overwhelmed.

Noticing his unease, Yang Tianyong chuckled, "No worries, just let your aunt go, feel at home here, relax."

"Alright… thank you, Uncle."

"By the way Xiaofei, how old are you this year?"

"Uncle, I'm 24..."

"That's pretty young, I heard from Yang Mei, you're already a team leader at the city criminal investigation team, not easy to reach such a position at your age..."

"Uncle, you flatter me, thanks to Captain Zhao's support."

"Haha, but you still have to be competent yourself."

Yang Tianyong chatted amiably with Luo Fei about home matters.

Zhao Yulan served tea, and seeing them engaged, chose not to interrupt but instead pulled Yang Mei to the kitchen to prepare lunch.

Before getting pulled away, Yang Mei seemed worried her dad would give Luo Fei a hard time, specifically instructing him not to make things difficult for him.

The couple smiled wryly, lamenting how a daughter grows beyond control, eventually leaving Yang Mei blushing terribly, escaping to the kitchen.

Yang Tianyong chatted some more with Luo Fei, mainly to understand his family and personal situation.

Judging by the couple's attitude, it's clear they were rather pleased with Luo Fei.

This also allowed Luo Fei to breathe easier.

To be honest, he was quite worried before coming that they might give him a hard time due to differences in family conditions.

In fact, his concerns were entirely unnecessary.

Even though it was their first meeting, they had quite an understanding of him.

And this owes much to Zhao Donglai.

Upon recognizing Luo Fei's potential, he not only brought the two together but after they got together specifically mentioned Luo Fei's skills and abilities to the couple.

This explains why the couple knew of their daughter dating Luo Fei yet never intervened.

Because they trusted Zhao Donglai's judgment more than anything and believed he wouldn't mislead his niece.

As indeed, Zhao Donglai's assessment was spot-on.

Although they hadn't been within the system, with an evident example like Zhao Donglai, who struggled till his forties to become the police captain,

While Luo Fei, young as he is, already a team leader, with naturally bright prospects.

Entrusting their daughter to such a promising youth eases more than those slightly wealthy second-generation heirs.

But above ability, character is still their priority.

Having just one daughter, naturally, they must choose someone with trustworthy character to prevent Yang Mei from suffering in the future.

After chatting, with his years of business experience, Yang Tianyong was convinced Luo Fei is indeed a stable and trustworthy young man.

Speaks logically and reasonably, not having the restlessness typical of young people.

The more Yang Tianyong observed, the more he liked; very satisfied with this future son-in-law.

In the kitchen, Yang Mei helped Zhao Yulan selecting vegetables, occasionally glancing towards the living room.

Seeing this, Zhao Yulan couldn't help teasing, "Relax, your dad isn't a tiger, won't eat Xiaofei."

"Mom, what nonsense! I… I'm just worried dad might give him a hard time." Yang Mei's face flushed again, stamping her foot in frustration.

Whatever the noise, she dared not peek anymore.

Meanwhile, chatting with Yang Tianyong, Luo Fei's phone suddenly rang.

"Excuse me, Uncle, I need to take this call."

Seeing it was Zhao Donglai, Luo Fei quickly apologized and answered the call.

Zhao Donglai's anxious voice came through, "Luo Fei, where are you now?"

"I'm at Yang Mei's place, Captain Zhao, do you need something?"

"Then get downstairs immediately and wait for me, I'm coming over; I just received an alert, someone died at the city center, we need to rush back!"

Upon hearing about a case, Luo Fei's demeanor instantly changed, standing up from the couch.

"Alright, I'll head down right away."

Zhao Donglai swiftly ended the call.

Yang Tianyong realized something was amiss and promptly asked, "Xiaofei, what's the matter?"

"Sorry, Uncle, Captain Zhao just said there was suddenly an incident in the city; we need to head back immediately; I'll come by next time to chat."

Luo Fei apologized, then went to the kitchen to inform Zhao Yulan and Yang Mei.

Upon hearing he had to leave, Zhao Yulan became anxious, hastily abandoning half-cut vegetables to rush out.

"How could you leave now, I'm almost done cooking; surely you can wait to eat before going!"

"Auntie, I can't... Captain Zhao is arriving soon, next time, next time I'll come again when there's a chance."

"Aren't there enough police in the city? Why must you go? Let me call him; he can go back himself; why call you!"

Irritated with her brother's actions, Zhao Yulan furiously expressed her displeasure, genuinely about to call Zhao Donglai.

Fortunately, Yang Mei stopped her in time, "Mom, don't give Uncle a hard time."

"During an incident, police team rules require district officers to go to the scene immediately; plus, Luo Fei is the team leader, he will be penalized if he doesn't go."

Being a police officer herself, Yang Mei understood Luo Fei on this aspect.

Though unwilling, Zhao Yulan could only compromise hearing to her daughter's reasoning.

"Well, alright, but, Xiaofei, visit us often when you have time; we're staying a while this time before going out again."

"Sure, Auntie, definitely definitely."

And so, the family escorted Luo Fei downstairs, coincidently as Zhao Donglai drove up.

Seeing the couple, he was surprised and greeted, "Sis, Bro-in-law, when did you return?"

Still sulking, Zhao Yulan didn't respond but turned away in disdain.

What's going on, who upset her?

Confused, Zhao Donglai saw Yang Tianyong smiling, "You have great timing; we've barely returned intending to treat Luo Fei to a meal, as soon as he came you whisked him away."

"I wondered why sis was so upset, turns out it's because of this… But it's not my fault; who knew it'd coincide with a case, not like I enjoy working weekends."

Zhao Yulan's irritation eased slightly, shooting him a glance, "Then hurry up and go, be safe!"

"Alright, sis, we're leaving; you go right up."

After exchanging words, Luo Fei got into Zhao Donglai's car, heading towards the city.

On the road, Luo Fei naturally inquired about the case details.

"I don't know much yet; just that a female body was found in an apartment in the city; I've already sent Liao Xingyu to check first, we'll have more details soon."

Sure enough, as they spoke, Liao Xingyu's call came through.

"Liao Xingyu, what's the situation?"