HOLMES blinked, clearly taken aback by Luo Yan's audacity. For a moment, he simply stared, as if weighing whether he had truly heard correctly. Then, unexpectedly, he laughed—a quick, genuine sound that seemed to catch even him by surprise. It was not a laugh of mockery, but one of sheer amusement. He leaned back slightly, a faint smile lingering on his face.
"You're bold—remarkably so," he said, his tone lighter now, almost approving. "Very well, I accept your offer. Let us see if your abilities match your confidence. Tell me everything you know, and leave nothing out."
Luo Yan almost jumped in excitement but stopped himself just in time. Instead, he sat down, composed himself, and began explaining everything to Holmes—the attack on Mrs. Winslow last night, the strange behavior of Mrs. Thompson that morning, and all the details he had observed. As he spoke, he didn't forget to discreetly inform his team of his success.