Chapter Eighty-Five: The Conversation Became Trivial

Handsome Hao said, "You're taking pictures with a visible Polaroid so blatantly. Isn't that a bit inappropriate?"

Prince Xu replied, "I want to, and it's none of your business. So what do you suggest?"

Handsome Hao offered, "How about this? I'll pretend to take your photo."

Prince Xu reluctantly accepted Hao's idea, but she switched places so that she would be the one taking the photo instead; she did not want to be captured by that device herself. They found a spacious spot with a fountain and settled in to wait. Just then, a security guard passed by. Prince Xu gave Hao a look, and he immediately struck a pose.

Prince Xu said, "Smile."

After the guard left, Hao was about to check the photo when another guard approached. Then, more guards arrived one after another. When things finally quieted down, they checked the photos, only to be bitterly disappointed—not a single one was useful.

Handsome Hao complained, "Sis, your photography skills are terrible. You made me look so ugly. Not a single shot is usable."

Prince Xu snapped, "Stop whining and get to work."

Suddenly, a loud shout came from behind: "Hey, you two! What are you doing?"

The two turned around, only to see another security guard—this time, a supervisor. Prince Xu took out the camera, intending to shoot, while Hao quickly ran in front and struck another pose.

The guard, clearly annoyed, began running toward them, shouting, "What are you two taking random pictures of?"

Prince Xu examined the photos as Hao dragged her away.

Hao said urgently, "Go, go, let's get out of here. We've been exposed!"

The security guard called out, "Stop right there!"

But the two ignored him and kept walking, Hao still glancing curiously at the photos.

Hao asked, "How's it looking? Did it come out?"

The guard shouted again, "Stop, I said!"

Just as they stopped, the photo finally developed. They turned to face the guard.

The guard demanded, "What are you two doing, taking random pictures?"

Prince Xu replied, "I'll tell you after we finish our delivery."

She produced her credentials and the package, showed them to him, and after he checked and found no issue, he escorted them back. In the interrogation room, they did not need any further procedures.

Handsome Hao recited, "Qin Li, a goose spirit. Anatidae family. Twenty-four years old. Currently the squad leader of the security office at Mingyue Bay Community."

Prince Xu tossed two photos to Qin Li for him to examine, but Qin Li didn't even glance at them. His eyes wandered incessantly, and his demeanor was careless as he entered.

Prince Xu questioned, "Yesterday, you attacked a resident in your goose form. Do you admit it? What do you have to say for yourself?"

Only then did Qin Li pick up the photos, looking aggrieved as he replied, "I don't even know this person. I haven't taken a visible form since I was six years old. There's no way I would peck someone in public."

Prince Xu then brought out a tablet and played yesterday's video for him.

Prince Xu pressed, "Yesterday in the duty room, you were the only one there. What do you have to say in your defense?"

Qin Li watched the tablet and replied, "Hmm, well, there's an artificial lake in the community. Stray geese often come and go. As a goose spirit, I feel sympathetic toward them. So, from time to time, I feed them. It's common for them to enter the duty room. What's wrong with that?"

Handsome Hao asked, "Stray geese?"

Qin Li responded, "Yes, that's right. Have you ever heard the story of Hachiko, the faithful dog?"

Handsome Hao looked at him with a peculiar expression. "Hmm?"