Lin Yun had almost grown used to Yuan showing up uninvited.
Not to mention how she had previously come to the Anomaly Countermeasures Bureau of her own accord to beg for money—even when she challenged Larkspur to fights, she often appeared out of nowhere while Larkspur was dealing with Aberrant Beasts.
In Yuan's own words, she had neither a phone nor any means of contact, so the best way to find Larkspur was to stake out Aberrant Beasts. It sounded somewhat reasonable, but it still felt strange.
No one would find it amusing when an enemy kept appearing in front of them at every turn.
"May I ask what brings you here?"
Thus, Lin Yun found it hard to put on a pleasant face for her. Out of basic respect, he could only maintain the bare minimum of politeness. "I don't think we're close enough to exchange holiday greetings."
Fortunately, Lin Xiaolu had just left the director's office, so he had the mind to put on an act with Yuan here. But evidently, he did not have much time. It would not take his daughter long to return from the restroom.
He could not figure out why she had come, but his mind was already racing at full speed, trying to figure out how to send her away. If nothing else, it would be best if she did not come into contact with Lin Xiaolu.
"It's the New Year. Don't make such a sour face."
Yuan clearly did not care about Lin Yun's attitude. She walked straight through the door, plopped herself down in the chair before his desk, then placed the item she had been carrying onto the desk. "Here, I brought you a gift. Consider it my New Year's greetings to your Bureau."
"A gift?"
Naturally, Lin Yun