The light of dawn tore through the darkness, signalling the beginning of a new day.

Bureau 101 headquarters.

Shi Boren's Hongqi sedan sped into the car park at 0800 hrs. He alighted and was about to walk to the building when his eyes were drawn to a Chevrolet Suburban parked at the side. He immediately recognised it as Xia Lei's car. Only Xia Lei had a Chevrolet Suburban at Bureau 101.

'When did this rascal become so proactive?' Shi Boren was a little bewildered. He went up to the window of the car to peer in, and was stunned.

Xia Lei was curled up in the backseat of his Chevrolet Suburban, clutching an empty bottle of baijiu.

The baijiu was Beijing Erguotou, a strong drink with a very high alcohol content.

"You little…" Shi Boren smacked the car door.

Xia Lei did not respond.

Shi Boren could only curl his hands into fists and bang on the car door.

Boom boom boom…

Xia Lei finally opened his eyes. He looked outside the window, then rubbed his eyes.

"Open up!" Shi Boren glared at Xia Lei.

Xia Lei climbed up from the seat and opened the door.

Shi Boren grabbed Xia Lei's hand and dragged him out of the car.

Xia Lei swayed, and stabilised himself by...