S.C.I. MYSTERY CASES BOOK 1 English Translation

Chapter 1 Cat and Mouse who absolutely can't be near each other

S.C.I. Mystery Files Case 1 - The Numbers Killer

It was still early in the morning, but the Main Police Office in S City was already in a buzz. People gathered in small groups, whispering to each other. The moment Wang Chao and Zhang Long entered the building, they could sense that something was amiss.

What's up with everyone?

The two of them were sporting panda-eyes. They were obviously sleep-deprived from closing a big case last night. When they came to the elevator, there was a note stuck on the wall. Zhang Long ripped it off the wall and cursed, "Which bold idiot had the guts to post flyers in a police station? "

Wang Chao, who was by his side, scooted over to take a look and said, "It doesn't look like an advert... Oh, it's signed by the Police Commissioner?"
The two took a closer look at the piece of paper as they entered the elevator.

Ten seconds later, a loud cry could be heard coming from the elevator. Which gave the people waiting outside a big scare, causing them to retreat away from the elevator.
"Ding!" The lift doors opened on the 7th floor.
And the next moment, Zhang Long and Wang Chao sprang out violently like a pack of wolves, shouting, "Holy crap!!" As they rushed straight for the office for Criminal Investigation, drawing the attention of the other officers around them.

The door to the office was forcefully kicked open with a bang by the two men. Giving the officers the shock of their lives as they scurried under their tables for cover. Some even whipped out their guns.
But the two people didn't even so much as spare them a glance and headed straight for the Captain's office.

The door opened the second before they could barge through it. They couldn't stop in time and crashed forward from the momentum. They both fell flat in the middle of the room.

Thud.

Then, they heard someone yelling through the window from the floor below, "Can't you people from the Criminal Police Force give it a rest, even just for a day?? At this rate, no one in the entire building will even know how to react in case of an earthquake!"

Zhang Long and Wang Chao got on back on their feet to see Bai Yutang leaning against his desk with a cup of coffee in hand, looking at them amusedly.

"Captain! Is it true??!!", Zhang Long asked, holding up the paper in his hand.
"What do you think?", Bai Yutang replied, unconcerned, as he took a sip of his coffee.
"T-then... It's true?", Wang Chao carefully confirmed.

Bai Yutang nodded his head and continued drinking his coffee.
After a moment of silence, thunderous cries rumbled throughout the entire office.

"Captain, you can't leave us."
"Captian, you can't just go like that."
"Wang Chao, Zhang Long, you guys can't leave." (Bai)
"What are the remaining brothers in arms going to do if you guys leave as well......" (Bai)

The commotion caused the other departments to poke their heads out in curiosity to see what was going on.

Vice division: "What's up with the Criminal Investigation Team? Did their Captain Bai die in action?"
Economic crimes division: "I don't think so? I just saw him this morning, well alive and kicking."
Narcotics division: "Yeah, right. As if Lord Yama would dare to take him."

Then, they heard an enraged roar, "All of you shut up! I'm not dead yet!!"

Silence.

"Look..." the Vice, Economic crimes and Narcotics divisions said as they exchanged looks, before shrinking their heads back and closing the door.

Bai Yutang finished his last sip of coffee and said, "Zhang Long, Wang Chao, pack your things and come with me to the 17th floor in the afternoon. "
Then, he pulled over one of the member that was crying a river and warned in a threatening tone, "You better take good care of the team once I'm gone. Don't disgrace me!"
"Yes... wuuuu..." he replied and continued crying.