Wang Hao's Awakening Ability was personally awakened by Fang Ze in the Late-Night Investigation Room.
Therefore, Fang Ze knew that Wang Hao's Awakening Ability was a very rare Mind Category ability: Social Expert.
Not only did it have the powerful effect of forcing the other person to answer questions after use, but even when not actively used, this ability could passively increase his charm.
It made people feel trustworthy the moment they saw him or spontaneously develop goodwill, leading to open-hearted conversations.
This kind of scumbag...psh, an essential ability for investigating intelligence, Fang Ze had always been very envious of but could never have.
Later on, Fang Ze awakened his "Intermediate Credit World," which allowed him to freely borrow the Awakening Abilities of bound objects without affecting their usage.
At that time, Fang Ze actually wanted to bind Wang Hao and then borrow his ability for a long period.
Unfortunately, Fang Ze had been busy these past few days. He didn't have the time.
As a result, he didn't expect that Wang Hao would come to him on his own initiative.
And it didn't stop there.
Fang Ze certainly hadn't forgotten what he had just been worrying about.
He had been troubled over how to display his personal charm, and within a short time, win over that instructor and clear up the misunderstanding with that instructor.
Now, with Wang Hao's ability, did he even need to worry?
With a simple activation of the ability, he could just charge forward!
Even the most stubborn person would be no challenge!
So, thinking of this, Fang Ze couldn't help but glance at Little Fatty and then said, "Oh. Indeed, he's an acquaintance of mine. Lead the way."
Hearing Fang Ze's words, Little Fatty, though tired, excitedly said, "Alright, Chief! I'll take you there right away."
Soon, Fang Ze saw Wang Hao dressed in an Investigator's uniform at the entrance of the Security Bureau.
One couldn't deny that Wang Hao was handsome; when Fang Ze first met him, he wondered how there could possibly be someone in the world to rival his own looks.
Now, with the influence of his Awakening Ability...
To be honest, even as another man, Fang Ze found himself increasingly drawn to him...
Hastily shaking his head to dispel the terrible thoughts in his mind, Fang Ze couldn't help admiring Wang Hao's powerful ability while he casually greeted with a smile, "Long time no see, Mouse."
Seeing Fang Ze, Wang Hao smiled too, responding, "Yeah. It's been a while."
After the greetings, he checked his watch and then took the initiative to invite, "Dinner time is just around the corner. Shall we go out and find a place to talk at length?"
Listening to Wang Hao's words, Fang Ze sharply noticed that he seemed different from before.
Like he had become... much more confident?
And it seemed like... he was starting to take the initiative in social interactions?
Could this be... the change brought about by Awakening Abilities?
While curious, Fang Ze nodded and agreed.
Before long, the two men reached a restaurant's private room.
Once inside the room, Wang Hao initially ordered only a pot of tea, then suggested, "Let's have something to drink first. We can order while we sip and have a leisurely meal."
Seeing a completely different Wang Hao from before, although he already knew why, Fang Ze still feigned ignorance and asked, "Mouse... why does it seem like you've changed?"
Hearing Fang Ze's words, Wang Hao indeed smiled happily and proudly declared, "Because, I've become an Awakener now!"
Fang Ze put on a surprised face as if hearing it for the first time, "You've become an Awakener?"
Wang Hao's smile almost couldn't be contained, his pride in this accomplishment from the recent period evident.
Just then, the tea arrived. While pouring tea for Fang Ze, Wang Hao continued, "Yes. It's a bit of serendipity..."
"After returning to Emerald City, I'd been working for the Investigation Bureau."
"Then, an old friend of my grandfather happened to pass through Emerald City because he had some matters to attend to."
"Remembering his old buddy, he decided to check in on us younger folks."
"Seeing my talent, he helped me with a Mental Awakening and I gained my Awakening Ability!"
Fang Ze watched Wang Hao's spirited storytelling, keeping a straight face but internally couldn't help but feel a mix of amusement and disbelief: since when did he have such an acquaintance's... grandson.
Ever since getting his Awakening Ability, his old roommate really had become a Social Expert, fabricating stories without so much as blinking.
And just like that, he had been "promoted" two generations.
While musing over this absurdity, Fang Ze casually inquired, "So, are you planning to join the Security Bureau?"
Wang Hao replied without hesitation, "No, not anymore."
"After my Awakening, I had a chat with our Bureau Chief. I feel that I don't like the lifestyle of the Security Bureau; I prefer working at the Investigation Bureau, managing public safety, cracking cases."
"Although my career progress might be slower and not as glamorous as yours."
"But... it truly is the path best suited for me."
Continuing, Wang Hao mentioned with a touch of happiness, "Then, perhaps because I'm an Awakener, the Bureau Chief started to take me seriously. Not only did he promote me, but he also entrusted me with many tasks."
Pointing to the epaulet on his shoulder, he added, "I've already been promoted to Senior Investigator."
"Since I'm an Awakener, the path of advancement is completely open to me, so as long as I solve a few more cases or wait out a few months of service, I will soon be promoted to the executive ranks and no longer just an ordinary public servant."
As he said this, he couldn't help turning the conversation back, "And all these are thanks to that old friend of my grandfather's."