495 The Secret About the Past 113 (1/2)

An Xiaoning was aware that she herself was not the only one who could communicate with spirits in this world.

She was at a momentary loss for words.

Noticing the awful expression on her face, Pan Zhenghui was exceptionally careful with his words and said, ”Xiaoning, if you'd really like to resume your duties, I'll speak to my superiors about it.”

”Was it Head-of-Office Xu who made the arrangements?” An Xiaoning asked.

”Yes,” Pan Zhenghui acknowledged with a nod.

”There's no need for that. Why should I still continue to stay here when you don't even bother informing me of such a major change? I still have more important things to do. Goodbye.” She placed her teacup down onto the table and turned around to leave.

”Xiaoning, Xiaoning, don't be in such a hurry to leave.” Pan Zhenghui hurriedly tried to stop her.

An Xiaoning stopped in her tracks and turned around. ”Chief Pan, it's true that I'm always absent from duty. Thus, I think it's not too bad of an idea that Team Leader Yuan is now in charge of the Special Investigations Unit. Since she's also psychic, there's no need for me to stay here any longer. I agreed to come help you guys out back then only because I was keen on doing some meaningful things.”

Pan Zhenghui nodded and said, ”If you're willing, you'll always be welcome to come back.”

”Okay,” An Xiaoning acknowledged with a smile.

”Xiaoning, don't delete my contact from your mobile phone,” said Ma Jianguo.

”I won't, I'll save all of your mobile numbers.”

Ma Jianguo smiled and said, ”That's great. I just want to say, we really admired you and trusted your abilities while you were in charge of us previously, although you're a lot younger than I am.”

”That's all I need to hear.”

An Xiaoning bumped into Team Leader Zhang from the Serious Crimes Investigation Unit when she exited the office. Upon sight of her, Team Leader Zhang greeted smilingly, ”Long time no see, Team Leader An.”

”Yeah, haven't seen you in a while.”

She did not bother engaging in any frivolous talk with him.

Pan Zhenghui and the members of the Special Investigations Unit walked her to her car. ”That's enough, you're acting as if it's a farewell for good. Get back to work,” said An Xiaoning.

”Drive safe on the road,” said Pan Zhenghui, waving her goodbye.

An Xiaoning drove away from the police station.

Sometimes, one may not always have the time and energy to do everything he or she would like. Thus, it would not matter as long one had already tried their best and that their conscience was clear.

”I guess she really won't come back again this time, will she?” said Pan Zhenghui, watching as An Xiaoning's car left the police station.

”Why didn't you inform her about it, Chief? She was so upset to see Team Leader Yuan just now,” Ma Jianguo asked, feeling a little melancholic.

”You think I didn't want to? The higher-ups instructed me not to.”

”Bureau Chief, I came across a rumor on a discussion forum previously about Xiaoning acknowledging the Chief of Staff and Commander-in-chief as her godparents. Is that true?”

”Why haven't I seen that on the news before?” Pan Zhenghui questioned.

”Chief, Old Ma told us about it that day. We saw the post about the rumor too. Ding Liang has even found an article regarding the piece of news online,” said Zu Dong.

”Let me verify it,” said Pan Zhenghui, whipping his phone out to make a call.

He then called An Xiaoning, who picked up and told him the truth.

Pan Zhenghui turned as pale as a sheet the moment he ended the call.

”Bureau Chief, what's the matter?” Gong Le asked.

”She said that it's true that she has acknowledged them as her godparents for quite some time now.”

Everyone looked at each other in shock and puzzlement. Ma Jianguo quickly said, ”Chief, look how humble Xiaoning is about her impressive background. She's so wealthy and powerful now. I guess she really won't come back again in the future. I can't believe the higher-ups actually told you not to inform her. How silly.”