Chapter 38 She Still Remembers the Full Name of the System, the Informant System…

Chapter 38 She still remembered the full name of the system, the Informant System...

Although Guan Xia had only met Xu Nian a few times, in her impression, apart from cases, Xu Nian didn’t seem very interested in other things. He always had a blank expression, but now he suddenly showed such an animated expression. Guan Xia was surprised and also felt a bit embarrassed, as if she wasn't quite normal, which was why he was so shocked.

Adjusting her sitting posture, Guan Xia also leaned back comfortably in her chair and handed over another sketch. "This person. When Lu Tingfeng asked me, I remembered that he seemed to be following the girl, keeping a distance of about ten meters. At one point, he was bumped into by a boy who wasn’t watching where he was going. He got very angry, pushed the boy aside, and hurried forward a few steps, probably having lost track of the girl. His expression was terrifying at that moment, so it left a deep impression on me."

Guan Xia tried to explain away her incredible memory, but judging by Xu Nian’s still-surprised expression, it clearly didn’t work.

Xu Nian took the second sketch, looked down at it, then up at her. After a moment, he finally uttered a few words, "Your memory... have you ever been to the hospital to get it checked?"

The question seemed a bit random, and Guan Xia was taken aback before she realized what Xu Nian meant.

She quickly shook her head and explained, "Although I haven’t been to the hospital to check, I know for sure that I don’t have hyperthymesia. For example, if you ask me now what dishes we ordered for hot pot tonight, I might not even be able to list them all."

Xu Nian looked at Guan Xia thoughtfully and after a moment said, "So, your scary good memory is only related to specific scenes or specific groups of people."

Guan Xia nodded. This was indeed her speculation about the system passively recording certain scenes.

Although Xu Nian’s expression had returned to normal, his eyes were unusually bright as he looked at Guan Xia and said, "This talent of yours... it’s truly something to be envied. Have you ever thought about becoming a police officer?"

Becoming a police officer? Guan Xia thought about it and wasn’t sure how to answer.

Before her crossing over, she had indeed thought about it. Who hadn’t watched crime dramas as a child? But it was only while watching TV shows. Later, when she watched other dramas, she also thought about joining the military, becoming a pilot, or a lawyer. But as she grew up and followed the usual path of schooling, she left those ideas behind, working day to day just for the sake of work. The only thing she persisted in was learning to draw, which she had some talent for and which helped pass the time.

As for after her crossing over, with such a difficult start, she had long forgotten what dreams were. She focused solely on what she was better at than others, doing everything she could to change her situation. It was only after her last comic made money that she finally had time to catch her breath and live the stable, comfortable life she had now. This was also why, even though she had activated a cheat skill that every transmigrator would want, she had been slow to make any changes.

It had taken her twenty-two years to get to where she was, finally reaching the goal she had set for herself. Now that she could rest and relax a bit, she really wasn't enthusiastic about embarking on another unknown journey.

But with the LowProfile Aura hanging over her head, Guan Xia knew she had to get going again.

After letting her thoughts wander, Guan Xia finally answered Xu Nian’s question, "I never thought about it. You probably already know, but I’m an orphan. Dreams were too distant for me as a child. Back then, I just wanted to live a better life. But I’ve managed that now. I even live across from you. I think you can see that I’m doing well now."

Xu Nian gave a genuine smile and said affirmatively, "You really are doing well now. What you wanted to do as a child, you’ve achieved it."

Guan Xia also smiled, feeling that Xu Nian suddenly seemed more approachable and less cold.

But since the two of them weren’t very familiar, Guan Xia didn’t want to continue the conversation and changed the subject. "This girl..." she asked hesitantly, "I found a little information about the case online, but it’s very limited. Can I know how she died?"

"Murdered," Xu Nian answered without a second’s thought. "Strangled. But due to confidentiality protocols, I can’t reveal too many details about the case. I’m sorry."

Guan Xia had been prepared for this and wasn’t particularly disappointed. She was just thinking about how to cooperate with the police if it came to that.

Joining the police force directly was obviously not an option. She still remembered the full name of the system: the Informant System.

As the name implied, it required her to operate outside the police force, providing clues to the police as a civilian. But she remembered from crime dramas that informants might receive informant fees, and they usually maintained a relatively close connection with a single police officer while keeping it confidential from others. Would she have to do the same?

Guan Xia only thought about it for a second before dismissing the idea. Her system was too passive; it wouldn’t trigger unless a police officer asked. She couldn’t rely solely on Xu Nian.

Xu Nian was excellent, having achieved the position of squad leader at a young age, but his jurisdiction was limited to only Pingjiang District. She herself had only moved to Pingjiang after graduating from university, and in just two or three years, even if she went out more often than before, it was unlikely she would encounter many criminals. This wouldn’t sustainably power up her LowProfile Aura. Unless something unexpected happened, this system would stay with her until she died. So, before she fully understood all the rules of the aura, she would have to continuously help the police solve cases. Clearly, Pingjiang District alone wouldn’t be enough.

More importantly, she couldn’t stay in Yongquan City forever without leaving. She would want to travel and relax. Would she have to, like before in Quchun City, contact the local police through Xu Nian and keep expanding her contact list? That seemed too troublesome and pretty unsafe.

After weighing her options, a name gradually surfaced in Guan Xia’s thoughts: Lu Tingfeng. In some ways, he fit her criteria quite well. But she couldn’t just rely on Xu Nian’s word about what kind of person he was. She would need to have Pang Le investigate him first and then make a decision after some contact.

After briefly planning how to power up the aura in the future, Guan Xia came back to the present and shook her head at Xu Nian, saying, "It’s alright, I understand."

Glancing at the time, Guan Xia noticed it was almost 12 PM and said, "Shall we call it a day and head home to sleep?"

Xu Nian pursed his lips and spoke up just as Guan Xia was about to stand. "I can’t reveal details about this case right now, but I can run it by my superiors. I’ve thought it over. You’ve provided important clues to the police multiple times, helping us solve cases. In a way, we're already partners. Your unique talent means we will continue to work together in the future. Both logically and emotionally, relevant case information should be shared with you. I will apply to my superiors tomorrow and give you an answer as soon as possible."

Guan Xia hadn’t expected Xu Nian to say this and was stunned for a few seconds before smiling.

It wasn’t a waste that she had provided clues multiple times before. Although she had activated the system and hadn’t taken much initiative, it hadn’t been for nothing. At the very least, she had gained the initial trust of the police, laying the foundation for her future choices.