The Public Security Bureau had returned to its usual rhythm after the weekend. Phones rang without mercy and somewhere in the distance, Tang Haitao's voice was already echoing across the offices, lecturing an unfortunate rookie.
Jia dropped her bag onto her chair with a sigh.
"Home sweet home~"
A cup of coffee slid across her desk. She caught it instinctively.
"Welcome back, Inspector Song," Huojin grinned. "How was your vacation?"
"It wasn't a vacation."
"No?"
"It was just busy."
"Hm." His grin only widened. "Busy enough to disappear from the Bureau for three whole days? After a certain someone's birthday?"
"I applied for leave."
"You did."
"So?"
"But your leave application lacked important details."
Jia narrowed her eyes. "...Such as?"
"The educational purpose."
"What educational purpose?"
Huojin coughed into his fist dramatically. "Advanced anatomy."
Jia stared at him.
"Or what Yang Mingshen calls - Exploring bodily functions~"
"..."
