The Brilliant Life of a Post-Apocalyptic Female Boss Reborn at 70

A moment later, Xin Yi returned to the main room, holding a delicate Hero brand fountain pen in her hand.

She walked to the table, picked up the pen without hesitation, and signed her name on the three confirmation forms with a flourish.

Standing to the side, Zhang Laifu didn't have any particular feelings about the pen, after all, he wasn't familiar with this kind of item.

However, Li Yun was different; he was at least somewhat knowledgeable. When his gaze fell upon the Hero brand fountain pen in Xin Yi's hand, his eyes lit up.

Just by looking at the pen's appearance and craftsmanship, one could tell it was definitely not a cheap item, and he had never seen this style of pen before. This suggested that Xin, the educated youth, must come from a very well-off family.

After signing her name, Xin Yi deftly handed the three confirmation slips to Li Yun.

Li Yun quickly took the form and examined it carefully. Looking at the elegant yet bold handwriting, he couldn't help but exclaim sincerely, "Xin Zhiqing, your handwriting is truly beautiful!"

A faint look of pride slowly appeared on Xin Yi's already pale face. She raised her chin slightly and chuckled, "My grades, while not top-notch, are passable, though. Haha!" She couldn't help but chuckle aloud as she finished speaking.

Just then, Zhang Laifu, who was standing to the side, coughed lightly a few times at the perfect moment, and then looked at Xin Yi with a serious expression and said, "Yi Yi, one must know how to be humble!"

Upon hearing Zhang Laifu's words, Xin Yi seemed to suddenly realize that she had been too proud and complacent. She quickly put away the smugness on her face and returned to her previous serious and unsmiling demeanor.

However, Zhang Laifu took in Xin Yi's sudden change of heart. Looking at Xin Yi's cute, pretentious expression, he couldn't help but chuckle. So he shook his head helplessly and smiled gently.

He then continued to Xin Yi, "Originally, given your contributions and the awards you received at the Public Security Bureau, we should have gathered the entire village together for a grand award ceremony in front of everyone. However, I know very well that, given your personality, you definitely wouldn't want to publicize this matter so extensively. Furthermore, the specific details of this incident involving enemy agents are indeed not suitable for too many unrelated people to know, so after careful consideration..."

Before Zhang Laifu could finish speaking, Xin Yi couldn't wait to interrupt, "Oh, Uncle Zhang, you really know me! I've always liked to do things quietly and reap the rewards silently, which is what people often call 'making a fortune in silence,' hahaha!" As soon as she finished speaking, she couldn't help but show a smug look on her face once again.

This time, however, Zhang Laifu only glanced at Xin Yi indifferently and didn't say a word.

With just that one simple look, Xin Yi was instantly transformed back into her usual well-behaved and serious self, as if by magic.

Li Yun, who had been silently observing everything from the sidelines, almost couldn't help but burst out laughing when he saw this scene.

"Oh my, it seems that this educated youth Xin and our village chief have a very special relationship!" Li Yun said with a hint of teasing.

“That’s right, Uncle Zhang even wants to adopt me as his goddaughter, right?” Xin Yi smiled and deliberately turned her gaze to Zhang Laifu.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Laifu couldn't help but recall that it was indeed true. He had once considered taking Xin Yi as his goddaughter, but as time went by, he gradually discovered that this little girl was too mischievous and troublesome, so he gave up the idea, and naturally, nothing came of it.

When the matter was suddenly brought up again, he was at a loss and sat there stunned for a while.

After a moment's thought, Zhang Laifu finally spoke, "Well... actually, I did have that idea before. But after getting to know her better, I realized that Yiyi is truly a rare talent! How could an ordinary old man like me be qualified to be her godfather? So, in the end, the matter was dropped. But no matter what, I've always treated Yiyi like my own daughter!"

After saying this, Zhang Laifu sighed softly, a hint of admiration for Xin Yi in his eyes.

A faint blush appeared on Xin Yi's usually bright and beautiful face, making her look somewhat awkward and unnatural.

She said softly, "Oh, Uncle Zhang, you flatter me! I'm not as amazing as you say. I'm just a tiny bit better than the average girl!"

Hearing this, Zhang Laifu, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but laugh and said with a hint of teasing, "Oh ho, why is our usually confident Xin Yi suddenly so humble today?"

Zhang Laifu turned to Li Yun and warmly invited, "Officer Li, it's almost noon now. Why don't you come to my house for a simple meal? It would be a good opportunity for us to show you hospitality!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Li Yun immediately declined, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Village Chief, but there's really no need to trouble yourself! I'm here on official business, and these are just things I should do. Besides, as a police officer, I absolutely cannot take even a needle or thread from the people! And I came in a car from the bureau, so it won't take long for me to get back. I won't bother you any further!"

Seeing Li Yun's resolute attitude, Zhang Laifu was momentarily at a loss. He quickly cast a pleading look at Xin Yi, signaling her to help persuade Li Yun.

The quick-witted Xin Yi immediately understood Zhang Laifu's intention. After a moment's thought, she smiled and said to Li Yun, "Officer Li, you've come all this way to Dahe Village to deliver these things to me. It's only right that I treat you well. Unfortunately, it's not appropriate for men and women to have dinner at my house directly, so I'll have to express my gratitude here at Uncle Zhang's place. Please don't refuse!"