Everyone seated here is intelligent, so when she said this, aside from Bai Zhi, everyone else couldn't help but look toward or glance at Fang Ze.
Indeed, the middle-aged woman slowly began to speak, "Because Commissioner Fang Ze violated procedures and killed Director Pang Men of Qingshan City Investigation Bureau without authorization."
"The Governing Hall and the Investigation Bureau have both issued serious protests to the Security Bureau."
"Moreover, Commissioner Fang Ze did not undergo Reserve Commissioner training before his appointment and did not study the relevant regulations and procedural standards of the Security Bureau."
"Furthermore, the level of his Awakening Ability has not reached the normal standard for a Level Two Commissioner."
"Therefore, the Bureau has decided that Commissioner Fang Ze must undergo relevant training before he officially starts his duties and can only officially assume his position after his abilities have reached the required standards."
"Of course, to demonstrate the Bureau's care for Commissioner Fang Ze, during the training period, aside from being prohibited from engaging in work, his rank and benefits will be fully preserved. They will not be affected."
Upon hearing what the middle-aged woman said, the expressions of those present varied.
Although the middle-aged woman claimed this was not a punishment and indeed Fang Ze's rank and benefits were not reduced, providing sufficient face for Fang Ze,
But now.... it's not an ordinary time.
It's a critical period for investigating the Flower Morning Festival and also a key period for the competition between Bai Zhi and Gu Qing.
Bai Zhi had expended so much effort, pleaded so much, and made so many assurances to barely manage to "bring in" such a "talent."
Although everyone still doubted the true level of Fang Ze,
But... this was essentially Bai Zhi's last lifeline.
At that moment, everyone present felt somewhat uneasy.
And Bai Zhi clearly saw that this was aimed at her.
So, suppressing her anger, she looked toward the middle-aged woman and asked, "May I ask, how long will Fang Ze need to train?"
Upon hearing Bai Zhi's question, the middle-aged woman did not look at her but stared expressionlessly at the opposite wall and said, "There is no set period. Until he meets the standards."
Bai Zhi, "What standards?"
The middle-aged woman, "A theoretical exam score of 80 and abilities that meet the standard of a normal Level Two Commissioner.... an advanced Awakener."
As soon as the middle-aged woman finished speaking, the entire conference room fell silent.
Everybody's faces were filled with surprise.
Even Gu Qing felt somewhat taken aback, the smile fading from his face...
And Bai Zhi was outright furious.
She slammed her fist on the table with a "bang!" and then stood up, glaring at the middle-aged woman and demanded, "What do you mean by this?"
"Why not just say outright that you want to lock him up for a year or two!"
"He just recently became a beginner Awakener—how long will it take for him to improve to an advanced Awakener?"
"Am I still supposed to solve the case or not?"
Facing Bai Zhi's fury, before the middle-aged woman could speak, the young man from the Governing Hall smiled and said, "Lady Bai Zhi, please calm down first."
"Truthfully, you can't blame the Security Bureau for this."
"If you hadn't assigned such a high position to that new commissioner, he wouldn't have had to meet such high expectations."
"You know, if he hadn't violated the rules and killed Director Pang, and if the Investigation Bureau hadn't constantly protested, we wouldn't have had such a difficult time."
"So really, you can't blame us for this."
After he finished speaking, the middle-aged woman also said expressionlessly, "Director Bai. This decision was made after consultation within the Bureau, not just my unilateral decision."
"If you have any objections, you can go to the Bureau for a review."
"We are simply giving an explanation to the Governing Hall and the Investigation Bureau."
"This has nothing to do with your case handling."
"Please, do not use your noble status to disregard procedures and regulations."
"Xida State belongs to the Federation's Xida State."
"It is no longer your family's Xida State anymore!"
Hearing the middle-aged woman's piercing words, Bai Zhi's eyes widened in anger, her body trembling, as if about to explode.
But just then, Fang Ze, sitting by her side, smiled as he stood up, then pressed her shoulders down and gently said to Bai Zhi, "Chief, calm down."
"The situation may not be as bad as you think. This arrangement shows that the Bureau does not harbor any bad intentions towards us, but rather a caring heart."
"I didn't expect such a minor punishment."
"Oh. No, wait. Is this even a punishment?"
"It's just a matter of delaying for a few days, no big deal."
Seeing Fang Ze finishing speaking , Bai Zhi wanted to reveal the truth to Fang Ze.
But then, Fang Ze winked at her signaling her to comply.
For some reason, Bai Zhi who rarely heeded anyone's advice, calmed down upon seeing this gesture.
And thinking, since Fang Ze had never deceived her and had always handled everything smoothly and beautifully in the past, she just sat back down on her chair and kept quiet.
Seeing this, honestly, the people in the meeting room were a bit surprised.
Everyone knew about Bai Zhi's temperament, which was a powder keg severely at odds with her appearance.
It could be triggered by the smallest spark.
Combined with her noble status and her family's high standing in the entire eastern region, not just those around her, even if it were the superiors, she would argue if she had to, curse if she must.
Yet now, that newcomer commissioner had soothed her with just a few words.
For a moment, people didn't dare say anything else, but they did come to believe in Fang Ze's knack for handling women....
At this time, Fang Ze was unaware of how he had just been judged. After calming Bai Zhi down, he looked towards the middle-aged woman and asked, "Chief, I'd like to ask."
"There's really no time limit, as long as I meet the requirements, I can return, is that correct?"
"So, if I complete the targets in a few days, or perhaps a week, would that work too?"
Upon hearing Fang Ze's words, those present were astonished; they almost thought they had misheard.
From a beginner to an advanced Awakener?