The main thing is to make money, and the rest is just a matter of convenience.

"Hehe! I've been away for so long, I was worried you'd forgotten about me after your promotions and raises!"

"Huh? How did you know we got promoted? Your dad told you, but we didn't tell him! Oh right, you're a fortune teller, you can predict our career paths."

After having his doubts, Tong Tianci found the answer himself.

Hua Yan paused for a moment, then smiled.

Haha! You really got promoted. But it's not surprising; after solving so many major cases, it wouldn't make sense not to get a reward.

"Jiu'er, we got promoted thanks to you. Countless people in the bureau envy us!"

Ren Yi felt a surge of emotion when he recalled the envious and jealous looks in his colleagues' eyes.

"Yeah! They're green with envy, haha! They're always trying to trip us up, but they can't find the right opportunity."

Tong Tianci also recalled the forced smiles on his colleagues' faces.

"I also heard them say in private that without that mysterious person's help, we would have accomplished nothing."

Luan Yu was somewhat indignant. He had never doubted Ren Yi and Tong Tianci's abilities. Although they might not have been able to solve the case so quickly without Hua Yan's help, they were certain they could.

"Ignore them. Having Jiu'er's help is part of our capabilities. They don't even have the connections to find someone like Jiu'er to help them!"

Tong Tianci had a smug expression on his face.

Since meeting Hua Yan, his career has taken off like a rocket. He not only brought down Zhang Jiaxi, who had been eyeing his position, but also investigated the deputy director of the municipal bureau. Crucially, he also cracked a long-buried case, leading to the arrest of the spy ringleader.

Every time Hua Yan returned, she would help them solve those major cases that had left them helpless. Therefore, they were grateful to Hua Yan from the bottom of their hearts.

If possible, they truly wished Hua Yan could be one of them. But she had become the top scorer in the college entrance examination at such a young age, with unlimited potential, far beyond what they, as mere police officers, could compare to.

Tong Tianci was fortunate that his wife worked at Hua Yan's traditional Chinese medicine clinic, so their connection could not be broken.

Ren Yi was also relieved that Hua Yan had sent his brother a capable assistant whose outstanding work performance earned his brother a reputation for having a discerning eye. Because of Tai Ran's connections, his brother Ren Zhong's position had also been promoted.

In the past, when Hua Jingxing gave them things like TVs, his parents were worried about owing them a favor and not being able to refuse if they asked him to do something illegal in the future. They never expected that he would never ask them for anything and would even give them so many benefits.

"Hehe! That's what I think too. A person like Jiu'er isn't someone you can just meet any Tom, Dick, or Harry. Only someone with great fortune can meet her."

Luan Yu's face was full of pride.

He believed he was the one destined for greatness. Before meeting Hua Yan, his meritorious service was stolen, and he was wrongly accused. After meeting Hua Yan, his injustice was redressed, his merits were proven, and he was even given a satisfactory job.

Even their family has benefited. Their younger sister received special attention and is now working in Kyoto, making their parents very happy. It feels like good times are revolving around them, and bad luck is shunning them.

Hua Yan never expected that she held such a place in their hearts.

“I don’t know what great opportunity it was, but I know we are indeed destined to be together, so I cherish it very much. Even when I’m not home, my dad will visit you on my behalf. However, besides cherishing this connection, I also want to thank you for taking care of my dad.”

Hua Yan raised her glass, which contained no alcohol but her own juice, and clinked it with the three of them.

"Hehe! No need to thank me, that's just flattery. Your dad runs a legitimate business, we really don't need to worry about him. We can even come over for a meal sometime. Haha!"

Tong Tianci had an indifferent expression.

"Jiu'er, I have to thank you! After my sister was transferred to Kyoto, she became even more enthusiastic about her work and said she would work harder to stay there."

Luan Yu had long wanted to thank Hua Yan; without Hua Yan, there would be no confident and poised younger sister like she is today.

"Uncle Yu, that's because Sister Feng has her own abilities, it has nothing to do with me. It was the director of the traditional Chinese medicine clinic over there who personally selected Sister Feng."

Luan Feng was indeed personally requested by Liu Zhiyi.

"If it weren't for you, she wouldn't have had the chance to go to Kyoto. Our family knows that."

And me too! If it weren't for you, how would I have had the opportunity to work with Director Tong and Director Ren?

Luan Yu kept his gratitude to Hua Yan in his heart and dared not forget it.

"Your achievements and brilliance are only temporarily obscured. When the time is right, you will surely shine brightly."

Luan Yu's righteousness was forged in the crucible of war; any attempt to suppress it with evil means will inevitably backfire. Qin Shan and Qin Chuan of Qin's Restaurant back then are a prime example.

"Since Jiu'er thinks so highly of me, I will definitely work hard."

Luan Yu, like a primary school student who has been praised, smiled and couldn't contain his excitement.

“Jiu’er, your business is getting bigger and bigger. Zhang Weiguo told me that your trading company has shipped goods to R country several times.”

Tong Tianci picked up a piece of sweet and sour pork for Hua Yan, then took a bite of his own food and said...

Zhang Weiguo was the one who introduced Hua Yan to Tong Tianci when Hua Yan asked him to help her buy a courtyard house in Shengjing. At the time, Zhang Weiguo was a railway worker, and his company had allocated him an apartment, so he sold the courtyard house to Hua Yan.

When the trading company was established in Heilongjiang Province, the first shipment was delivered by truck, but Qiao Si's gang tried to rob the goods.

Hua Yan used the truck to go and familiarize herself with the situation. Once she understood everything, there was no need to take any more risks. Although she had already subdued Qiao Si, there was no guarantee that Qiao Wu or Qiao Liu wouldn't appear. So after returning, Hua Yan contacted Tong Tianci and asked Chai Lu to go find Zhang Weiguo.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Weiguo was in charge of cargo transportation and had acquaintances in the three northeastern provinces and even North China. The problem was solved easily.

Before the Lunar New Year, Chai Lu made a special visit to Zhang Weiguo, bringing with him a lot of R country specialties.

Zhang Weiguo was surprised to find that Chai Lu was so generous, and he was very impressed, so he mentioned it to Tong Tianci.

"Haha! This is all thanks to Uncle Tong for making the connection, and Uncle Zhang has taken good care of us."

Hua Yan then drank a cup with Tong Tianci.

“It has nothing to do with me. When you bought the house, Zhang Weiguo had a very good impression of you. He said that you were very straightforward at such a young age and that you would definitely have a bright future.”

Haha! He was right, their business has now expanded overseas.

When Tong Tianci heard Zhang Weiguo praise Hua Yan, he felt honored as well.

"Jiu'er, you're really amazing. You've helped my brother and his team achieve a lot in attracting investment. He comes home every now and then and keeps praising you to me, and he even asks me how I met you."

I said I was helping you out of injustice and standing up for you, and that's how we became inextricably linked.

I even told him about how you helped us solve the case, and he was completely stunned.

Ren Yi looked proud.

"That's right! If it weren't for Uncle Ren testifying for me, Zhang Jiaxi wouldn't have been able to show his true colors so easily!"

Haha! Fate is truly a magical thing; strangers can become close friends.

Hua Yan was somewhat moved.

In my previous life, I had no connection with Ren Yi, Tong Tianci, and Luan Yu, so none of these things happened.

In this life, her awakened abilities not only changed her own life trajectory but also the life trajectories of others.

"Jiu'er, fate is predetermined, which is why we became such close friends."

Tong Tianci recalled the first time he saw Hua Yan, how she remained calm in the face of Zhang Jiaxi, and how she ultimately nailed Zhang Jiaxi to the pillar of shame for being a murderer.

"Yes! So when we encounter any problems, the first person we think of is Jiu'er."

Ren Yi recalled the cases they had racked their brains over but couldn't solve, and felt deeply moved.