Just like that, he had gone from a temporary constable to an official constable. Even after his shift ended, Chen Ping'an felt as if he were walking in a dream. He had imagined this moment countless times, but now that it was real, he was utterly ecstatic.
When he returned to their small courtyard, Chen Erya was still busy in the kitchen. He greeted her just as he did every other day. But when she saw Chen Ping'an appear in the kitchen wearing a saber, the little girl froze.
"Brother, that saber…"
She remembered clearly: when Father Chen was still alive, she saw him come home with his issued saber every day. But since her brother had become a constable, she had never seen him return wearing one. The little girl knew that only official constables could bring their sabers home.
'Now, could it be...'
The little girl's expression instantly turned to one of utter delight.
"Brother! You've become an official constable?"
"Mhm," Chen Ping'an nodded with a smile.
