?Reading on mobile phone Not only Qin Feng, but Lu Man and Shu Ya Jing also wanted to know what the mission actually entailed. Eighth Zero E-book He Mu Qing had intended to discuss it after dinner, so that the three of them wouldn’t feel awkward refusing—after all, “eating at someone’s table makes one feel short-tempered” isn’t just a cliché. But since someone had asked, she couldn’t any longer hide the matter. Glancing at the four of them, she said in a steady tone, “Have you ever heard this phrase? ‘Appointed by heaven, long-lasting and prosperous!’” All three found the phrase familiar. Lin Caivie immediately interjected, “That’s the inscription on the Imperial Seal. It’s said the seal was made from the Yu Shi璧, and the eight characters were personally inscribed in seal script by Li Si, the Chancellor of the Qin Dynasty. Subsequent emperors have always believed that only by possessing the Imperial Seal could one claim legitimacy.” "Leader smiled and said, 'Wei is absolutely right—it's the Imperial Seal. If anyone has been paying attention to the news, they should know that a major exhibition of cultural relics will be held next week in the provincial capital of Zhongyuan Province, featuring one of the imperial seals. However, during transportation, the seal has gone missing!' 'What?' Several people stared in astonishment—the national treasure had actually been stolen by someone! Shu Jinghua was taken aback, saying, "Can't even the CCTV documentaries be trusted?" He Muqing continued humming, "How low the credibility of anything that goes through political review drops, only heaven knows. News and media coverage are always the top focus of political scrutiny. Let me tell you honestly—my sister never watches news, not even from any of the channels!" Qin Feng raised his thumb in approval, "Exactly the same view!" She went on, "The Imperial Seal has been lost several times throughout history. Even Emperor Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty, when he ascended the throne, didn't have the Imperial Seal—because he felt uneasy, he commissioned several seals, such as the 'Seal of Appointment' and the 'Seal of Destiny,' to serve as substitutes. Many subsequent emperors followed this practice. By the time the Qing Dynasty fell, dozens of seals of varying ages were discovered within the imperial palace. The one on display now is a Tang Dynasty 'Seal of Appointment,' not the authentic Imperial Seal." "Qin Feng expressed his confusion: 'If something's lost, we go to the police. What's the point of us getting involved?' He Muqing replied: 'If the police can find anything, then naturally we don't need to step in. It's precisely because they couldn't find any clues that Grandfather assigned this task to me. Gentlemen, this is our second major mission since we eliminated the Shengmen. For the prestige of our Special Operations Team, you can't afford to slack off!' Qin, the young lord, shrugged his hands, while the seasoned officer, Shu, looked up at the ceiling. Román gazed out the window at the scene outside. Seeing his three subordinates so uncooperative, He, the team leader, felt a bit embarrassed by her position. As the saying goes, 'Under a generous reward, even the most timid will rise to the occasion.' She used to dismiss this belief as outdated, thinking that as long as she established her presence and leveraged her strong leadership, her subordinates would naturally give their best. Now, she could only conclude that while her ideals were rich and vibrant, reality was far more modest and demanding. She resorted to her well-known tactic of "promising rewards in exchange for favors": "My grandfather said that as long as everyone finds the seal, our team will be awarded a major commendation, and every participant will receive a special commendation!" Both Luoman and Shuyajing's eyes lit up—both of them were genuinely interested in recognition. The leader felt a quiet sense of satisfaction; as long as they were enthusiastic, that was all that mattered. But Qin Feng interjected, "It's just about receiving commendations—nothing more. It's not a promotion, nor is there any bonus. In the end, it's just a few extra words on one's resume. Not very practical at all!" Upon hearing this, both women nodded in agreement, and the spark in their eyes gradually faded. The leader truly wanted to leap up and drown him in a bucket of cold water—how could he remain silent? She had worked so hard to win over these two, only for him to suddenly pour a refreshing, yet chilly, stream of reality upon them. "Qin Feng, perhaps you're unaware, but beyond simply accumulating years of experience, achievements are truly the cornerstone of promotion." "She spoke in a calm tone, saying, 'In the military, there's an unwritten rule: two first-class merits are enough to earn a promotion!' So, a first-class merit truly carries weight." "Alright, if we enjoy this meal, I'll help you find the seal," he said with a cheerful smile. "I'll go with him," the police officer promptly agreed. Lin, still silent, asked, "Director He, regarding the loss of the seal, do you have any leads?" He Muqing's face darkened. "Those police officers are simply wasting their time—no leads at all. In fact, they're so confident in their security measures that they claim they're absolutely flawless. Yet, they don't even know who the thief is! With dozens of surveillance cameras, not a single image of the thief remains!" Qin, the young man, and Lin exchanged a glance, both smiling in understanding—after all, any surveillance system has blind spots. As long as you move swiftly and skillfully, it's no problem at all. For instance, last time at the museum, the two of them went deep into the area enclosed on the third floor, yet the dozen cameras overhead failed to detect them. Shuyajing, a police officer by training, analyzed: "Besides the possibility that the police staff are simply inadequate, there's another possibility—someone responsible for transportation may have taken advantage of their position and deliberately left no trace!" Helead nodded and said: "That's exactly what I'm thinking. Therefore, our first task is to thoroughly investigate and monitor suspicious individuals. On the day of the transportation and protection of the cultural relics, there were a total of twenty-two people involved. Qin Feng, you're in charge of ten; I, Xiao Jing, and Manman each handle four. We'll start our actions right after lunch!" Qin, the young noble, protested, eyes widening: "Why me, with ten? You all only have four each!" "He beauty sucked her lips and hummed, 'Isn't it true that those who are capable bear more responsibilities? After all, you're the only male in our Special Operations Team—men are supposed to lead by working hard and enjoying life later on. Plus, you have such a strong teammate as Xiao Wei right beside you. How could ten tasks be anything but a breeze for you?' Lin beauty smiled and said, 'Your praise is kind, but I do step in to assist Feng brother—otherwise, his workload would be overwhelming!' What He Muqing is doing is deliberately drawing Lin Caiwei into the action, so she can participate in several missions, get familiar with our team's operational procedures, and eventually entice her to join the organization. Shu, the officer, couldn't stay idle, saying, 'I'd like to work with you, Xiao Feng. With my four colleagues, we'll pool our efforts—three of us together tackling fourteen suspects. Is that possible?'"