He stood up, quickly straightened the report in his hand, then turned to face everyone, his voice clear and forceful: "After inspection and analysis by Fifth-stage Inspector Harlem, it is confirmed that Intern Inspector Cheng Ye carries no infection risk whatsoever. I am willing to bear all responsibility in my personal capacity and vouch for the result of this analysis."
"Good." Liu Kun nodded immediately and lifted his hand to tap lightly forward.
The fiery red cage that had been binding and isolating him vanished in an instant like a blown-out spark, leaving not the slightest trace on the ground.
The taut atmosphere in the room loosened by more than half at once. As if the moment Harlem gave his conclusion, everyone completely relaxed; their earlier vigilance and probing vanished without a trace.
"Cheng Ye, special times call for special treatment. I hope you can maintain the state you're in today."
