Chapter 495: Don't Speak, Turn Up the Volume_1

In the midst of joyful commotion, the nickname became settled. After being called out a few times, everyone felt it rolled off the tongue easily.

Peng Shinian adapted very quickly: first, he chatted with Mrs. Cui in the examination department, and then he familiarized himself with the environment, beginning to analyze the moss on the bricks from a previous Xinghua case, as well as the mineral residues at the gripping positions.

Mr. Zhao placed the boxed meal in front of Zhou Ning, giving him an extra look or two.

"What's that supposed to mean, spacing out every now and then? Are you worried about Mr. Xia?"

Zhou Ning shook his head.

"Director Xu and the others originally said they would be back last night, but something held them up. They should be heading back this afternoon and I could see them by tonight, so there's nothing much to worry about."

Mr. Zhao supported himself on the table with both hands, his plump face moving closer, ready to press for an answer till the end.