Dawn.
Qin Ran sat in the reception hall of the Latt Family estate, looking at the visitor before him.
The man was middle-aged, with rough palms and far more wrinkles at the corners of his eyes and mouth than his age suggested, likely because he smiled so often.
In fact, ever since meeting Qin Ran, the smile had never left his face.
If he had not introduced himself as a police officer, Qin Ran would have taken him for a businessman.
He possessed none of the sternness Qin Ran associated with the police.
Even his predecessor, Kalkin, though rotten to the core, had maintained a solemn expression on the surface.
"It is an honor to meet you, Lord 2567!"
The new police chief, Luo Du, gave a slight bow before speaking with a smile.
It was not merely polite wording; there was even a trace of humility in it.
Qin Ran clearly sensed that hint of humility.
Or rather, the meaning Luo Du wanted to convey: he needed something from him.
Qin Ran did not think he was mistaken.
He had seen such expressions on many people, most often among his former "coworkers." When they asked their boss for a raise or leave, they usually looked like this.
Qin Ran was curious about what had made the man treat him this way, and a faint doubt naturally rose within him. Yet his expression remained utterly calm.
Since the initiative was in his hands, why not patiently wait for the other party to say it himself and gain even more leverage?
Qin Ran was not a scheming man.
But that did not mean he would not seek greater benefits for himself.
Especially when he was the one putting in the effort, he would make sure it was worth his while.
Luo