Guangshan City, Abomination Safety Supervision Bureau.
Rain poured down in sheets.
Dark clouds blanketed the city overhead, turning even daytime as dim as night.
Han Xu, captain of the Surveillance Team, sat alone in his office, holding a Confidential Letter he had just received. When he opened it, a line of words came into view: Scarecrow Guardian Plan.
He skimmed through the first page at a glance.
His phone rang. Han Xu set down the document and answered it.
The caller was from Headquarters' Personnel Department, which was specifically responsible for Inspector Personnel Transfers.
Han Xu looked at the document on his desk and said into the phone, "I received the file. I understand what the higher-ups mean. Given my physical condition, I truly am no longer suited to remain in this position."
As he spoke, he rose and walked to the window, his gaze shifting from the city's blurred silhouette beyond the rain curtain to the rushing streams of water running down the glass.
Outside, the torrential rain battered the window violently. Inside, the air conditioner droned on in a low, listless hum.
No matter what the person on the other end said, Han Xu's expression never changed.
"Alright," Han Xu replied. "However, Duan Fei has not served as vice-captain for long, and he has yet to fully familiarize himself with Guangshan City's situation. So I hope the transfer date can be postponed by two weeks. I will also complete the handover as soon as possible."
The rain grew heavier and heavier.
The call finally ended. Han Xu lowered his eyes to the empty right sleeve at his side and let out a nearly inaudible sigh.
"This is fine too."
He returned to his desk and sat down, took out a cigarette, and lit it. Smoke curled around his