Fame is a fascinating thing, but sometimes, fame can lead people to lose control.
Jiayi secretly collected all the newspapers that wrote about her, and read all the articles and interviews and reviews. After a little pride and smugness,
she began to try to calm herself down after enjoying the happiness of vanity. Like an ascetic, she began to avoid the praise and admiration brought by the serial murder case, and stopped taking any topics related to the case, unless it was a review of the case.
No matter what the outside world said, she was just a police officer after all, and she was afraid that she would fall if she was praised too much by public opinion.
So he turned down many talk show invitations from Inspector Kwok Wing-yiu, tied his long hair into a small bun, and wore a T-shirt or a comfortable shirt, sports pants or jeans as usual, free and easy as before.
Going to work and coming home, doing chores in Yi Kee or going shopping in bookstores on vacation.
After the murderer was arrested, Sham Shui Po, Mong Kok and other places gradually returned to their bustle.
In the morning, Jiayi washed up as usual and went out for a run. After returning, she had breakfast with her family.
Everything seemed to be the same, except that Jiajun stayed in the bathroom for too long.
Jiaru had already eaten an egg pie and a pineapple bun, but Jiajun was still flushing in the bathroom.
"Is he taking a shower?" Jiayi asked doubtfully.
"No, Jiajun didn't bring any change of clothes when he went into the bathroom. And he had to go to school in a hurry, why would he take a shower?" Jiaru picked up a piece of pickled radish stock that Sun Xin had prepared earlier with chopsticks and said casually.
"Jiajun, if you don't come out for dinner, you'll have to eat it." Jiayi shouted loudly when the sound of water in the bathroom stopped.
"Oh." The boy's muffled voice came immediately from inside.
After a long while, Jiajun finally opened the door and walked out. His face was washed red, his bangs and clothes were wet, and his expression was unhappy.
"What's wrong? Do you have diarrhea?" Jiayi asked.
"No." Jiajun shook his head, sat at the table, and began to eat silently.
"Are you feeling unwell?" Yi Jiadong couldn't help but show concern.
"No." Jiajun shook his head again.
After finishing his meal, Jiajun said nothing, just saying that he was washing up normally.
After sending Jiaru and Jiajun out, Jiayi chatted with her eldest brother again, but still didn't understand why the young boy stayed in the bathroom for so long, and not just today...
"I'll let Ah Xiang ask him tonight." Jiadong thought about it and decided to send 'Ah Xiang', who was the closest to Jiajun in recent months.
"OK." Jiayi nodded, then picked up her bag, took the bicycle key, and went out.
Since the serial murder case, the serious crime team suddenly felt much more relaxed.
I don't know if the cracking of the major case really made the police force famous, making many evil people timid and temporarily hiding, or if it was just a coincidence.
Everyone enjoyed the leisure time and made many learning plans. Various sharing classes, firearms special training, centralized zipper and other activities were gradually carried out. Although there were no cases, the detectives' daily work was still fulfilling.
Today, Team B planned to go to Stanley Prison with criminal psychologist Tannen to do interrogation simulation and interview observation.
However, before the team left, Mr. Guo from the Public Relations Department came to the door.
Seeing the other party visit in person, Jiayi and Fang Zhenyue looked at each other and tacitly realized that Mr. Guo's intention was not small.
So everyone waited in the office first, and Jiayi went to the small office with Guo Yongyao for a meeting.
Guo Yongyao rubbed his hands and hesitated for a while before speaking:
"There is a Xinhai business district in Mong Kok. You all know it, right?"
"Xinhai Building." Jiayi answered.
"Yes."
"In order to express gratitude to the police for 'catching the murderer and making citizens dare to go out shopping and consumption at night', of course, in fact, it is also to take advantage of the popularity and promote their own business district group for free. The owner of Xinhai Building wants to give our West Kowloon Serious Crime Unit a banner and invite a lion dance team to liven up the atmosphere and get rid of bad luck."
Sir Guo spoke in detail, Jiayi listened patiently, with a puzzled expression on her face, "What does this have to do with me?"
"The boss of Xinhai Building also asked the designer to shoot a set of new jewelry for Xinhai Group brand, a platinum necklace, and the pendant is a diamond-studded peace pigeon holding a small golden pistol..." Guo Yongyao gestured.
"?" Jiayi raised her eyebrows, it was hard to imagine how strange that would be.
Hong Kong people of this era like the auspicious and lively color schemes of "golden splendor", "golden brilliance" and "red and hot" the most. It is very festive, but it is really tacky.
Sometimes the eyes are really hurt.
With a sneer, Guo Yongyao licked his lips and finally stated his needs:
"The other party hopes to give you one of their new necklaces and invite you to participate in the lion dance event. When he comes to the police station to present the banner, he hopes that you will be the one to receive the banner."
"Ah..." Jiayi scratched her head. These things really bothered her. "But Mr. Guo, I am a detective in the serious crime team. I don't really want to do these things all the time."
In the past, it was ok to occasionally attend press conferences and take one or two photos for publicity. She was happy to cooperate and help.
But recently, there are too many such things. If she doesn't refuse, she will not be like a police officer, and she will even become a star who gets notices all day long.
This is not a long-term solution. After all, her main job is a detective.
Now it seems to be fun to run around all day, and she can also become famous, glorious, and face-saving.
But if she had used this time to study and work, her ability would have been greatly improved. Running around for filming and face-scanning is purely a waste of her own energy.
In this way, working with Mr. Guo is really a bit of a distraction, wasting time, affecting her studies, work and future.
If the skills she relies on for survival are shaken, it will be too late. What
people should be most wary of are these little things that happen once, twice, three times... It seems that it is not a big deal, but in fact it is like boiling a frog in warm water, gradually corroding perseverance, determination and dreams!
"Well, you listen to me first and take the trouble." Guo Yongyao rubbed his hands and continued:
"The necklace is made of real platinum, gold and diamonds. It is very valuable. I will give it to you directly in the future. You can accept it by following my process.
"Don't rush to refuse--"
Seeing Jiayi frowning and trying to refuse again, Sir Guo quickened his speech:
"On the other hand, in the public relations department, I talked about cooperation with the person in charge of Suzuki Motor's Hong Kong headquarters.
"I would like to ask them to donate 10 Suzuki cars to the police force, and then I will ask the media to help promote it. One article will say that Suzuki is donating police cars to thank the Hong Kong police force for its outstanding contribution to protecting the safety of citizens.
"After the publicity, the public opinion will be 'The Hong Kong police force has made outstanding contributions', and we can still have 10 police cars to make up for this shortcoming.
"And Suzuki also makes money, and its sales will definitely increase.
"It's a win-win situation.
" "The Suzuki party agreed, but... they have a request, which is that they hope that one of the 10 cars can be used daily by the West Kowloon female detective Yik Ka-yee herself." If
they want to buy publicity, of course they have to start with the most discussed and popular Yi Shazhan.
Ka-yee scratched her head, always feeling that something was weird.
She lowered her eyes and fell into deep thought: the weather is getting hotter and hotter, and it's getting sunnier outside. If she has a car, she can sit in an air-conditioned car to go to and from work every day, without having to sweat and go back and forth under the scorching sun... She really wants it, but... she has some money now, and if she really needs a car, she can actually buy one herself.
Always driving the police car seems to be taking advantage of the public, and it's still not very comfortable.
"Don't refuse yet, go back and think about it. "Guo Yongyao was worried that she would refuse outright and leave the matter without any room for maneuver. "This is also good for the reputation of the police force and helping the police force to secure a batch of police supplies. It's a good thing. Think about it and give me an answer tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. If you are worried that Mr. Huang and the others will not agree, I can help you talk to Mr. Huang."
Mr. Huang would definitely not refuse. Guo Yongyao tilted his head to examine Jiayi's expression, his mind full of words to convince her.
"I'd better discuss it with Mr. Fang. "Jiayi pursed her lips, looked at the time, and temporarily dealt with Sir Guo.
A few minutes later, Jiayi sat in Brother Yue's car and went to Stanley Prison with most of the troops.
While enjoying the spring breeze and the scenery, she relayed Sir Guo's words to Brother Yue.
"He calls our CID people to do publicity for him every day, but he doesn't give you two salaries. Guo Yongyao is dreaming. It costs a lot of money for female celebrities to show up at ribbon-cutting events, help with publicity, and shoot commercials! Tsk..." Fang Zhenyue sneered, turned the steering wheel with his hand, and the car turned to the left lane, "Don't worry about it, I'll talk to Sir Guo for you."
"Ah, thank you, Brother Yue. "Jia Yi tilted her head to ask Brother Yue what he thought, but then she thought it was not a big deal, and it was not a bad idea to help Sir Guo, after all, there were no cases in the past few days.
It didn't matter anyway, and since she trusted Brother Yue's choice, she didn't worry about it anymore and let Brother Yue handle it.
Her mind changed and she focused on Chun Jing and how to observe and understand the criminals after arriving at Stanley Prison.
By the evening, today's criminal psychology exchange class finally ended. Not only did everyone communicate with the criminals in a different way from previous interrogations, but they also communicated with each other during the communication. Afterwards, there was a heated discussion on the murderer's behavior pattern. Everyone gained a lot, especially the newcomer Liang Shule, who took notes so many times that his wrists were sore.
When they returned to West Kowloon from Stanley, it was already dark.
Everyone was preparing to pack up and go to the hotel for dinner, but Fang Zhenyue said that he had to go out first, and everyone could go to the hotel first, as he would arrive later.
Turning into the Public Relations Office, Guo Yongyao was waiting for him while reading media copy.
Pulling a chair over and sitting down, Fang Zhenyue took the teacup handed over by Sir Guo, took a sip, and then went straight to the point:
"Sir Guo, for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new product launch in Xinhai Building that you mentioned, and the cooperation with Suzuki Motors, you should choose someone else.
"I know about ribbon-cutting ceremonies. I went there with my dad when I was a kid. A group of people stood there taking photos and videos. The process was long and tedious. Everyone just stood there stupidly, smiling at every camera like a robot, and then doing things stiffly according to the rules.
"CID also has to consider his own image. An agent should have the dignity of an agent. It's too silly to stand like a doll behind red silk and red flowers. Yi Jiayi will not be happy. You should refuse it. "
"Sir Fang--" Guo Yongyao's face turned bitter. People specifically asked Yi Jiayi to show up, whether it was giving away banners, investments, or cars, they were all targeting Yi Jiayi's popularity.
If Jiayi refused, then this matter would most likely not be accomplished.
He wanted to take the opportunity to achieve more achievements. When he took out these deeds at the end of the year, it would be seen that Sir Guo had done so many things for the reputation of the Hong Kong Police Force and had obtained many tangible benefits, how impressive.
He also made many trips for these news, and his lips were worn out from talking to the general manager of the Hong Kong region of Suzuki... If Yi Shazhan doesn't participate, it will be difficult to deal with...
"Also, forget about the Suzuki thing, why did they say they asked Yi Jiayi to drive a car? Isn't it still a police car? As human beings, we are most afraid of taking advantage of others. Driving a government car all day, aren't you afraid of being criticized for not having money to buy a car and using police cars for personal use?
"Besides, this case was solved smoothly, 42 days ahead of Neil Sir's expectation of 45 days! What a great achievement! What a great achievement the West Kowloon Serious Crime Unit has made, we can publicize it anytime. I am also very grateful for Yi Shazhan's efforts, which made CID B Group proud, so I am going to buy Yi Shazhan a Mercedes-Benz out of my own pocket as a reward."
Fang Zhenyue said calmly, as if he was not going to give a Mercedes-Benz car, but just a water cup.
Guo Yongyao's face froze, and all the words he had put together with the bait of "free car" were swallowed back.
If someone else said this, it might be false. But everyone knows that Fang Zhenyue regards money as dirt and is extremely generous to his subordinates. Even if he buys a house for his subordinates, Guo Yongyao will not be surprised.
What they are going to give is a Mercedes-Benz. In comparison, the Suzuki car does not seem to be so attractive.
What's more, Fang Zhenyue is really giving the car as a gift, and Suzuki's cooperation is just to give the public car to Yi Jiayi to drive - not to mention that Suzuki is still inviting Yi Jiayi, a star in the police world, for free. To put it bluntly, it is actually the brand that is taking advantage of Jiayi.
Guo Yongyao smacked his lips and his expression became bitter.
Facing Fang Zhenyue's speech, he just felt that he was at a loss for words.
After all, they do not belong to the same department, and Guo Sir cannot force others to drive this car.
He could talk to Wong Sir and ask Superintendent Wong to put pressure on him, but that would make Guo Yongyao appear incompetent. Besides, it was
still unclear who Superintendent Wong would side with in the end... Now the entire police force knew that Yi Jiayi was Superintendent Wong's favorite and the pride of the entire West Kowloon Serious Crime Unit.
"..." Seeing that Guo Yongyao had nothing to say, Fang Zhenyue smiled and took another sip of tea. He leaned back, raised his eyebrows and sighed, "Really, you should think about Eleven too. Suzuki wants Jiayi to drive his car. How can that be appropriate? It's not convenient for us to drive the official car every day."
"..." Guo Yongyao smiled bitterly, picked up the teacup and took a sip. The tea that he thought was fragrant before now tasted bitter.
The copy in front of him was the wording of [Police received 10 cars as gifts] that was to be submitted to the newspaper: Suzuki is safe, fuel-efficient and does not cause traffic jams, helping Yi Shazhan to reach the crime scene faster and catch the bad guys faster. A good horse needs a good rider, and only Suzuki needs a good detective!
This... isn't it all in vain?
After being depressed for a while, seeing Fang Zhenyue was about to say goodbye, Guo Yongyao suddenly raised his eyes and said solemnly:
"Sir Fang, do you think this is okay?"
"What?" Fang Zhenyue raised his eyes, looking nonchalant.
"Cutting the ribbon is very tiring and annoying, so just ask Yi Shazhan to wear the new necklace, show his face, and smile a little silly, that... majestic smile." Guo Yongyao tilted his head and stared at Fang Zhenyue, his expression was earnest and his tone was sincere.
Fang Zhenyue almost laughed out loud when he heard Sir Guo's words "smiled majestically". Fortunately, he was professional enough and knew how to forbear.
"Hmm?"
He nodded silently, not seeming very enthusiastic.
Guo Yongyao had no choice but to continue:
"The necklace remains the same as before, and is given to Yi Shazhan himself. You can leave after showing your face, and you don't have to participate in other steps. It only... only takes 5 minutes. Do you think it's okay?"
"Hmm..." Fang Zhenyue tapped the table with his fingers, without looking at Guo Yongyao, as if he was still not interested.
Guo Yongyao took a deep breath, thought for a while, and then said with determination:
"Suzuki and I want to confiscate 10 cars. In this way, I will directly register the car given to Yi Shazhan under Yi Shazhan's name as her private car. Then the insurance and fuel of this car will be reimbursed from public accounts like the other 9 cars. After all, Yi Shazhan opened this car to exchange for Suzuki's funding. This is also Yi Shazhan's contribution to the police force, and it is what Yi Shazhan deserves. Moreover, asking Yi Shazhan to work without distraction and solve more cases is also what the police force needs..."
After hearing this, Fang Zhenyue finally raised his head slowly, but still pretended to be thinking, and muttered:
"Originally, I wanted to ask Eleven to drive a Mercedes-Benz..."
"There's really nothing I can do about it. The only person I can talk to now is Suzuki. Next time, if Yi Shazhan solves another big case, I'll go talk to Mercedes-Benz. Do you think this is okay, Sir Fang?" Guo Yongyao was unusually sincere and polite, and his tone was almost like a request.
Fang Zhenyue had no choice but to say reluctantly, "Since it doesn't take up too much of Yi Shazhan's work time, and it's really good for the police force... Well, then, I'll go talk to Eleven for you and persuade her for you."
"..." Guo Yongyao felt that Fang Zhenyue was really difficult to deal with. After wiping his sweat, he had to sincerely thank Fang Zhenyue, "Thank you!"
After leaving Sir Guo's office, Fang Zhenyue drove his big jeep to Yi Ji ten minutes later.
He still felt a little regretful that he couldn't use this achievement to give Jiayi the same model of jeep as a gift. Just think about two people driving the same car, that picture... so...
but it's not bad. After entering Yi Ji, he strode to sit in the empty seat Jiayi left for him, and first took a bite of the transparent skin wonton that had just been served, hissing and laughing while enduring the heat, squinting his eyes to savor the pure freshness of the filling and the aroma of the noodles.
After the hot wontons were swallowed and the stomach was warmed up, he turned around and said,
"Eleventh sister, you have a car now. It is a gift from the police force. It is a reward for helping the police force solve cases beyond expectations and risking life and death to protect the citizens. You deserve it."
"???" Jiayi stared, and then her face flushed, "Mine? Private car? Yi Jiayi has a car?"
Fang Zhenyue smiled as brightly as Jiayi, nodded at her, and affirmed, "Yi Jiayi has a car!"
So a week later, with the help of the public relations department to handle the procedures and a series of processes, Jiayi unexpectedly got her first small car!
In the 1990s in mainland China, when the per capita salary was less than 1,000 yuan, Suzuki Alto was a top-tier existence. It was once a favorite that a generation could not forget.
The second-generation Alto [Happy Prince], with a very textured iron gray color and a square and solid body, may seem dull and rustic in the eyes of later generations, but in this era, it is the epitome of coolness.
On the day she got the car key, Jiayi drove Ah Xiang from Sham Shui Po to Victoria Harbor, from the bustling city to the open bay.
Ah Xiang sat in the passenger seat, opened the window, and blew the sea breeze, so excited that she cried in the wind. She had never sat in such a car before, let alone sat in the passenger seat, let alone been taken for a ride. How much gas would it cost... but really... so happy! So cool~
From then on, she could occasionally pick up her younger brothers and sisters when she was free, and Jiaru no longer needed to envy other classmates for having cars. If the eldest brother wants to buy particularly heavy dishes, he doesn’t have to worry about it being difficult to bring them home. Now that they have a car, the trunk can hold all the ingredients that the eldest brother wants to buy.
She can also drive to buy tofu for Doufuzi, cosplay as the car god of Akina Mountain, and try to see if crazy drifting will make the tofu rot, haha.
After the summer, she drives to work without worrying about being sunburned.
She won’t be sweating and groaning when she walks into the police station.
On the first day of driving to work, she can also perform a super cool and super happy scene:
"Good morning, Madam Yi~" a junior sister.
"Yes, I drove here." Jiayi.
"Madam Yi is here so early, do you want some coffee?" The receptionist lady.
"Yes, I drove here~ a new car~ Suzuki Alto, the happy prince~" Jiayi.
Just thinking about it makes me want to roll around on the bed happily.
Jiaru did roll around happily many times.
After Jiayi drove the family to the park for a picnic, Jiaru rolled over on the bed happily, talking about how happy she was today, and couldn't help crying.
Jiayi handed her a tissue. The little girl sat cross-legged on the bed, wiping her tears and sobbing:
"I could never have imagined a year ago... wuwu... that we would have a car... we wouldn't have to worry about food and clothing, and we could go on picnics... wuwuwu..."
Jiayi was amused and hugged her sister to coax her:
"When you can learn to drive, Prince Happy will let you drive too."
"Okay, big sister!" Jiaru agreed very quickly, and started sobbing again.
"Haha." Jiayi hugged her sister and laughed for no reason.
The next day after getting the car, Jiayi cooperated with the Public Relations Department to take two photos of herself wearing a uniform, with a stern expression, sitting in the car, pretending to be on duty.
The next day, the new season and new products of the jewelry brand of Xinhai Building were launched. Not only did they hold a lion dance in front of their own building, but they also invited a team of lion dancers to the Yau Ma Tei Police Station.
The chairman of the building personally handed a banner to Yi Jiayi to thank the Hong Kong police for protecting the citizens, allowing everyone to live and work in peace and security, and still dare to go shopping in the mall under the cover of night.
The vice president of Xinhai Building saw Yi Jiayi and admired her beauty and sharpness. He also wanted to ask Jiayi out for dinner.
Fortunately, Fang Zhenyue and Guo Sir had already made an appointment, and it only took her 5 minutes. So after taking a few photos, Jiayi declined all social activities and fled back to the B team office wearing a rich and noble yellow and white diamond-studded gold necklace.
The next day, photos of Jiayi wearing the new jewelry of Xinhai Building brand and receiving the banner, and photos of Jiayi sitting in the Suzuki car ready to go out on the police were publicized in major newspapers.
The popularity of the detective was still there. On the weekend of that week, Xinhai Building's "Tuhao Pigeon Gun" necklace sold thousands of pieces, which was simply a hit among the hits.
People said that it was the necklace worn by the detective to ensure safety.
That month, the sales of Suzuki also soared overnight. Everyone drove the "Happy Prince" and was as impressive as the righteous detective Yi Shazhan.
Everyone admired the detective policewoman, so they followed the example of the decent idol. They wanted to be like Yi Shazhan, driving the "Happy Prince", succeeding in every case, and winning big!
Driving the "Happy Prince", they rushed to the peak of life!
Seeing the situation, Suzuki simply bought a lot of newspaper headlines and asked a professional copywriter to write a lot of sensational advertising slogans, one of which even came from a popular lyricist... Accidentally created a phenomenon-level advertising case of the year.
That month, the sales volume of "Happy Prince" tripled, showing the world that investing in justice is more correct than investing in any other business!
...
While writing about justice crazily in the newspaper and selling advertisements, Jiayi rewrapped the necklace and gave it to Ah Xiang as a gift.
Along with a complete set of all-education textbooks, various notebooks, Hero brand pens and other super cute stationery, there are also many extracurricular books and so on.
Like the most beloved child starting school, Jiayi gave her love, respect and support with all her heart.
"100,000 Hong Kong dollars is the bonus given by Mr. Chen, and this necklace and books and stationery are my thank-you gifts." Jiayi brought her eldest brother and younger siblings to deliver the big and small bags to Ah Xiang's rental place, sat next to Ah Xiang, and thanked her sincerely.
If Ah Xiang had not remembered all the side information about the murderer, called Jiayi as soon as she saw the murderer, and clearly told Jiayi where the murderer came from and where he was going, Jiayi would be like a housewife trying to cook without rice even if she knew more information about the murderer.
Ah Xiang looked at these gifts, covered her face with her hands and laughed happily, her face flushed, her eyes moistened, and she happily gave Jia Yi a big hug.
When she was with her parents, she could only peek at her brother's dictionary and books, practice calligraphy with the newspapers her brother left for her... or always look at Jia Jun and Jia Ru's books and homework.
Now, she also has her own books.
Belonging to her!
A book with her name on it, with pictures of Hello Kitty, Chibi Maruko-chan, Flower Fairy, etc.
In her hand, she held a cherry-colored pen, and she liked it so much that she put the pen on her cheek and rubbed it.
Then she took off the pen cap and carefully stroked the tip of the pen.
They are all so cute, I like them so much...
This is the love and attention she has never received from her parents, brothers and sisters in her own family, with her own blood relatives.
She could no longer restrain herself. She cried loudly for the wealth she suddenly gained, which was not only money, but also precious feelings. She cried so hard that she hiccuped...
Wuwuwu... Wow...
Ah Xiang cried too seriously.
Even the image of a gentle mother was completely gone from her that night.