Before heading to the Patrol Bureau, Xiao Wang first found a photo studio to take the pictures needed for his work ID. He would have to wait two days to pick them up.
After taking the photos and collecting the receipt, he headed straight for the Patrol Bureau.
His plan for today was to apply for a firearms permit and, if possible, get in a few rounds of shooting practice.
After entering the Patrol Bureau compound, he went straight to the third floor and arrived at the office area of Team Three. After greeting the team leader, Xu Liyan, he went directly to He Dong'er.
He Dong'er was wearing a blue knit cardigan today, with her hair in a bun. She looked like a well-behaved girl, yet carried the crisp competence of a working woman.
Xiao Wang leaned over the edge of her desk, catching a faint whiff of perfume.
"Dong'er, can I ask you a favor?"
"Go ahead."
"I want to apply for a firearms permit. Could you take me over to register?"
"No problem. Come with me."
After saying that, He Dong'er quickly sorted through the documents in her hands, then decisively got to her feet and led Xiao Wang downstairs.
They went down to the first floor, headed farther inside, passed through a long corridor and across an open area, and soon came upon an enormous facility.
While they were still some distance away, Xiao Wang heard a series of popping sounds.
Gunfire.
"This is the Patrol Bureau's shooting training hall." He Dong'er pointed at the building before them.
She then led Xiao Wang inside. At once, the gunshots grew louder, echoes constantly ricocheting through the hall.
He Dong'er brought Xiao Wang to the registration counter and told the staff member inside, "He's a new intern from