Chapter 8

After the Lantern Festival of the millennium, Xiao Li Zi personally went to the airport to welcome Fei Lun, who had returned from his studies in the United States.

Upon getting into the car, Li Zhe Kai joked, "Little brother, didn't you send me the blueprints a few days ago? So the two luxury villas in Shallow Water Bay that you asked me to buy are currently being renovated. You'll have to stay at my place for a while."

Fei Lun smiled and said, "Staying for a few days is fine, but staying for a long time isn't necessary. I've already applied to be a probationary inspector and should be accepted."

"Be a police officer?!" Li Zhe Kai was instantly petrified.

"Exactly!"

In fact, becoming a civil servant was always what Fei Lun's father expected him to do. Before entering the cycle, Fei Lun, who studied hard and had few social interactions, was merely a technical researcher at a state-owned enterprise.

Now, Fei Lun has basically confirmed through a series of tests that this world is the one he entered before the cycle. So what he needs to do now is find a legitimate job similar to a civil servant and then go back to see his parents.

Back at the Li family, Li Chao Ren, who was rarely present, listened to Xiao Li Zi's whispered account of Fei Lun's plans. He then nodded and said, "Zhe Kai, everyone has their own aspirations. Fei Lun's choice has its own reasons."

Upon hearing this, Li Zhe Kai was disappointed that his father didn't try to persuade Fei Lun. He was also frustrated that his father called Fei Lun a generation senior, which made him wonder how he would address Fei Lun in the future.

However, before Xiao Li Zi could ask about this, Li Chao Ren announced the start of the banquet. During the meal, he introduced his wife Li Zhuang Yue Hua, his eldest son Li Zhe Ju, and his daughter-in-law to Fei Lun. The gathering was lively and filled with chatter.

After the meal, everyone chatted for a while before dispersing to attend to their own affairs.

In the afternoon, Fei Lun received a call notifying him to attend the interview for the inspector training program the next day.

The next morning, Fei Lun arrived at the police recruitment office. When the office started work, Fei Lun was the first to be interviewed.

There were three interviewers, and the one in the middle, who had a purple Bauhinia flower on his shoulder, was a police superintendent. He picked up Fei Lun's application materials and said, "Fei Lun, right?"

"Here!" Fei Lun pretended to be very nervous and quickly stood up.

The superintendent waved his hand, signaling Fei Lun to sit down, and smiled, "I'm Mo Bai. You can call me Sir! According to your resume, you have a double master's degree from Harvard. You could easily find a lucrative job. Why do you want to become an inspector?"

Fei Lun put on a serious face and said, "Everyone has different dreams. Becoming an HKP is my dream!"

Upon hearing this, the three interviewers exchanged glances and nodded slightly. Mo Bai, summarizing the opinions of the other two, said, "OK, I have no questions. Now it's up to you to pass the physical test!"

Another interviewer added, "Wait for the notification to attend the physical test. You can leave now."

Fei Lun nodded slightly, stood up, bowed, and left the interview room. As soon as he stepped outside, the people waiting in line began to comment.

"Wow, how did he come out so quickly?"

"Was he rejected right away?"

"Very likely. It seems the interviewers are strict. Everyone, be careful!"

"..."

Fei Lun ignored the chatter and left the recruitment office.

Two days later, Fei Lun's physical test was undoubtedly passed, and he smoothly entered the probationary inspector training program.

However, according to the police academy training regulations, newly recruited inspectors from society and those promoted from lower ranks must undergo a 36-week training program.

The training curriculum for inspectors is similar to that of cadets, including legal and police procedures, but it is more in-depth and complex.

Additionally, inspectors must receive training in leadership and management skills. Therefore, the probationary inspector training is divided into two stages.

The first stage is the basic knowledge course, which includes community service, basic leadership skills, written communication, and writing exercises. This stage lasts nine weeks. For Fei Lun, this was no challenge; he found it easy and enjoyable.

The second stage is a 27-week specialized training program, focusing on leadership and management, with an emphasis on practical application, essentially drills.

Time flew by, and the two months passed quickly. Fei Lun completed the first stage of the basic knowledge course. The next phase was physical training. Unfortunately, Fei Lun, who had been a proud team leader, rarely interacted with his subordinates and found the practical training very challenging. He had to salute the instructors and constantly deal with new recruits from other classes, which was quite annoying.

Fortunately, by the time the team assembled at 4 PM, the first day was over. Fei Lun returned to the dormitory, lay down, and fell asleep.

"You always have a soft heart, a soft heart, crying alone until dawn... You love that person without complaint, I know you're not as strong as you seem... You always have a soft heart, a soft heart, carrying all the problems on your own..." Yi Li, his roommate, hummed a song from the end of the millennium while organizing his personal items. Seeing Fei Lun resting with his eyes closed, he asked, "A伦 (Alun), do you know this song?"

In the year 2000, cadets slept in large dormitory rooms. Even though Fei Lun was not a cadet but an inspector, he still had to share a room with one other person. Hearing his roommate's question, Fei Lun was frustrated and said, "No, I don't."

"Are you kidding? If you don't know this song and the instructor punishes you, how will you beg for mercy?" Yi Li's expression was exaggerated, reminiscent of Zhou Xingchi. "I hope these few weeks will pass quickly."

Fei Lun ignored him. During the training, he was in the same class as Yi Li, who was a chatterbox and loved gossip. Not pursuing a career as a paparazzi was a significant loss to the industry.

Fortunately, Yi Li understood Fei Lun's temperament. Seeing that he didn't want to talk, he stopped and went to take a shower with his basin, towel, and underwear.

Three weeks passed quickly, and the initial physical training came to an end. The training intensity increased, but for Fei Lun, it was no challenge. However, some of the newly recruited inspectors from society began to complain, as their physical condition was not much better than that of the cadets.

Although the inspectors promoted from lower ranks were already skilled in combat, to accommodate the new recruits, the training program still included combat classes, and the number of hours was significant.

Fei Lun had no interest in this, as he had already mastered the assassination techniques and combat skills of his previous life. He never got entangled in fights and wouldn't be as slow as the techniques taught by the instructors.

However, Fei Lun's indifferent expression annoyed the instructor.

The instructor's name was Ren Gao Feng. He glanced at the list of trainees and loudly called out, "PI (Probationary Inspector) 18166, step forward!"

Fei Lun was taken aback but quickly realized that Ren Gao Feng was calling his number and stepped out of the line.

"PI Fei, do you think the instructor is not teaching well?"

"NO, SIR!" Fei Lun answered insincerely, but his face showed a lack of interest.

Ren Gao Feng's eyes flashed with anger, but he forced a laugh. "Combat is all about practice. Since you think the instructor is doing a good job, why don't you demonstrate it? I'll show you a few moves to deepen your impression."

"Ah? Wouldn't it be bad if I hurt you?" Fei Lun blurted out, almost making Ren Gao Feng faint.

The inspectors on the field burst into laughter, and many were looking forward to seeing Fei Lun make a fool of himself. After all, Ren Gao Feng was known as one of the three combat experts at Wong Chuk Hang, and his skills were not just talk.

Ren Gao Feng, who had small eyes, now widened them. He had practiced桩功 (zhuang gong) since childhood and later studied Cai Li Fo boxing under Master Xiao Wei Ming, mastering the true techniques of the Cai Li Fo lineage. After joining the police force, he also learned karate and judo, and his Southern Fist style was well-balanced. Since becoming an instructor, he had never met his match. He was surprised that this young man, Fei Lun, would speak so arrogantly in front of him.

"Alright, if you can hurt me, I guarantee you won't have to take the combat training course." Ren Gao Feng's words were tinged with anger, and he regretted them as soon as they were out. Martial artists could be blunt, but they should avoid being rash. He had already committed a taboo.

But the words were out, and Ren Gao Feng decided to teach this young man a lesson.

Fei Lun smiled faintly, but the negative comments around him fueled his pride. He replied, "Since the instructor has offered such a generous condition, how can I not try?" He then walked to the center of the field and stood there casually.

A few PI trainees whispered, "Did you see that? This guy dares to challenge the instructor. Ha, I was a cadet under the instructor, and I've never seen anything like this. He'll soon know how tough Old Ren is." They even made some gestures, showing their eagerness to join the fray.

Ren Gao Feng, with a martial artist's temperament, stood opposite Fei Lun and bowed according to the rules. To his surprise, Fei Lun only gave a quick salute and did not move.

This action further enraged Ren Gao Feng. He no longer held back, took a small step to the side, and attacked.

Fei Lun, without even looking, blocked the punch by listening to the wind, effortlessly neutralizing Ren Gao Feng's probing move.

Ren Gao Feng's expression turned serious, realizing he had met a skilled opponent. He no longer held back and quickly followed up with a powerful move, shouting and shocking everyone with a cross-block punch. However, he did not stick to the form and strangely aimed for Fei Lun's abdomen.

The cross-block punch is a powerful and lethal move in Cai Li Fo boxing, usually aimed at the chest or face. Fei Lun knew that Ren Gao Feng had held back at the critical moment and did not want to embarrass him. He quickly tapped Ren Gao Feng's wrists, neutralizing his punch.

Thus, the two engaged in a battle, one attacking and the other defending. The surrounding trainees, seeing Ren Gao Feng's increasing speed and skill, cheered. Especially the inspectors recruited directly from society, who were excited by the instructor's combat skills and wished to learn them to the same level, even if it meant enduring the training.

The battle continued, and the trainees were thoroughly entertained.