Metropolitan Police Department.
As night fell, a mini police car, like a ferocious beast, stood parked across the front of the Metropolitan Police Department with a sharp and imposing presence.
Immediately afterwards, the car door was pushed open, and two smartly dressed policewomen in traffic police uniforms stepped out of the car.
"Miaozi, let's go." As soon as Miyamoto Yumi got out of the car, she headed straight for the Ministry of Transportation.
"Yumi-nee, wait a minute, I can't keep up!"
Miike Naeko chased after her, panting. Due to her petite stature, her steps seemed somewhat labored, but she still tried her best to keep up with her senior.
Her ponytails swayed back and forth in the air with her hurried steps, like two happy little rabbits jumping around.
The two walked along the passage towards the headquarters, and other police officers greeted them from time to time along the way.
As a socialite in the Metropolitan Police Department, Yumi Miyamoto is in charge of organizing the female police officers' social club, so she has a good relationship with both male and female police officers.
"Officer Yumi, you're back! I heard your transportation department was quite lively tonight?"
"Yes, I heard it was even on CCTV news."
"So, Officer Yumi, have you caught the person yet?"
On the way to the headquarters, Miyamoto Yumi listened to the greetings all around her, and her little pink fists, clad in white gloves, clenched tightly without her even realizing it.
"Huh? Yumi, Naoko, what are you two going to do?"
Having just finished handling a murder case with Inspector Megure and returning to the Metropolitan Police Department to take notes, Miwako Sato saw her friend looking aggressive and ready to fight, and quickly reached out to stop the two of them.
Yumi Miyamoto stood in the corridor, her face flushed red, her police hat off and clutched tightly in her hand, looking furious.
"Miwako, don't worry about it. I'm going to get to the boss today and get some answers!" Miyamoto Yumi said as she forcefully broke free from Sato Miwako's obstruction and tried to continue walking forward.
Sato Miwako looked puzzled and grabbed Miyamoto Yumi's arm: "What happened? Yumi, don't be impulsive, tell me. I just heard them say that you went to an exercise, didn't you?"
She had been busy dealing with the murder case all night and was unaware of what had happened at the Ministry of Transportation. She only noticed it when she heard other police officers discussing it on her way back.
"What exercise! That wasn't an exercise at all! What company doesn't even give prior notice before starting an exercise?"
Yumi Miyamoto stopped in her tracks, her eyes blazing with fury.
That's why she was so angry. She chased the motorcycle all night, only to be told at the end that it was a drill with the Suzuki Group and she didn't need to chase it anymore.
This is absolutely absurd!
Miike Naeko, standing to the side, nodded silently, her face also filled with resentment.
They were the ones who chased the entire way, and they were the ones who called for backup, so they knew best that this was definitely not a drill. Especially the two people on the red motorcycle at the beginning; they almost crashed and died during the high-speed chase, and that thrilling scene is still vivid in my mind.
After listening to what the two had said, Sato Miwako frowned her purple eyes and said thoughtfully, "Yumi, I know you're in a hurry, but don't jump to conclusions so quickly. There might be other reasons."
"What reason could there be? It's obvious someone's giving orders haphazardly, treating us like monkeys!" Miyamoto Yumi stomped her feet angrily, her chest heaving violently. "We're risking our lives on the front lines, and they're just messing around in the back! What kind of nonsense is this!"
"Yumi, watch your voice!" A calm and serious voice suddenly came from behind Yumi Miyamoto as soon as she finished speaking.
Upon hearing the familiar voice, Miyamoto Yumi and Miike Naeko immediately turned around, while Sato Miwako silently stepped aside. This was an internal matter of the Ministry of Transportation, and as a member of the Criminal Investigation Department, it was best for her not to interfere too much.
"Boss!"
"Good morning, Minister."
"Boss, you have to give us a reasonable explanation for what happened tonight! What do you mean by 'exercise'? You didn't say a word about it beforehand." Miyamoto Yumi stared directly at the middle-aged man who was walking towards her, showing no sign of backing down. Her bangs fluttered slightly as she spoke.
"Yumi, don't get excited, the situation here is quite complicated."
The middle-aged man, the Minister of Transportation, remained patient with his impatient subordinate, his expression still calm.
"How complicated could it be? We spent the whole night chasing after it, only to find out it was just a drill. Why weren't we notified beforehand?" Yumi Miyamoto was agitated and raised her voice, which echoed down the corridor.
Miike Naeko gently tugged at Miyamoto Yumi's sleeve, signaling her to calm down.
The minister calmly explained, "This is actually an emergency order issued from above, requiring us to cooperate with the Suzuki Group to conduct a special drill. The purpose is to test your immediate response capabilities in the event of an emergency."
Upon hearing this, Miyamoto Yumi was stunned, then questioned, "A test?"
After all, if the higher-ups really wanted to test their immediate response capabilities, they naturally wouldn't give prior notice.
However, she still felt that this explanation was somewhat far-fetched.
The thrilling chase and the subsequent celebration by the citizens of Mihana were real events.
If even one aspect is not properly controlled, it could lead to a major disaster with unimaginable consequences.
The minister, noticing his subordinate's hesitation, added, "That's right, it's a test. To support this exercise, the Suzuki Group has specially donated 100 of their latest police cars to our Ministry of Transportation!"
Then, he looked at Yumi Miyamoto and said, "Yumi, haven't you been saying you wanted to get a new car? Here's your chance. You can get a brand new police car. These new cars have excellent performance and top-of-the-line features, which will be of great help to you in carrying out your missions."
Upon hearing the minister's words, Yumi Miyamoto paused slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, but she quickly regained her serious expression: "Minister, this is not a problem that can be solved with just a new police car. Although it is a test, if something goes wrong, the consequences would be unimaginable. The risks we are taking are too great; the slightest mistake could cause irreparable damage."
Miike Naeko followed closely behind her senior: "Yes, Captain, this was really too dangerous."
"Yes, you have a point."
The minister nodded, then looked at the two of them, "Given your outstanding performance in handling the unexpected event tonight, Mr. Hanyu Nan, a director of the Suzuki Group, has specially named you as recipients of this award."
"Um?"
Upon hearing this unfamiliar name, Yumi Miyamoto and Naeko Miike exchanged a glance, both with a hint of doubt in their eyes.
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