The sea was calm that morning as the rising sun scattered golden glints across the waves.

At the jetty, a small yellow fishing boat sat ready to sail.

Its name was painted neatly on the side.

Rosie.

Rozman adjusted the fishing nets before stepping aboard.

"Taking a day off isn't so bad after all."

For once, there were no complaint files.

No ringing office phones.

No urgent meetings.

Just the sea.

He looked towards the horizon and smiled to himself.

"Krishna and Izhan should be alright... I guess."

However, the District Education Office felt unusually quiet.

Krishna stared at Rozman's approved leave application on HRMIS.

He let out a long sigh.

"Man... I'm going to miss him for two days."

His office suddenly felt much emptier than usual.

Instinctively, he reached for his phone and messaged his favourite online mutual.

Kris: I miss someone.

At Block B, Izhan was enjoying a bowl of oatmeal when her phone vibrated.

She unlocked the screen.

Kris: I miss someone.

A grin spread across her face.

Pans: Who? Me? 👀

The reply came almost instantly.

Kris: My Rosie.

Izhan blinked.

Rosie...?

Then she remembered.

Rozman's yellow fishing boat.

She couldn't help but laugh.

Pans: You really named him after his boat, huh?

As Krishna was typing his reply, another message popped up.

Pans: Don't worry. A cat will come and check on you if you're missing someone. 🐈

Izhan grinned to herself, slipped her phone into her pocket, and walked towards Block A.

A knock echoed from Krishna's office door.

Krishna smiled as he typed one last reply.

Kris: Looks like your prayer was answered.

He put his phone aside and opened the door.

Standing there was Izhan.

She immediately noticed his unusually long face.

"I came because I was bored. Tuan Rozman is away."

Before Krishna could respond, she held up her phone.

On the screen was Rozman's latest selfie.

The yellow boat, Rosie, drifted peacefully across the sea.

"He's having the time of his life," Izhan chuckled.

As the office clock struck 8:00 a.m., a plump woman hurried towards the service counter.

It was not Siti, the counter officer.

It was Headmistress Sally from SJK(C) Yit Foh.

"Mr DEO! We need to talk!"

Her booming voice shattered the morning tranquillity, a stark contrast to the serene sea where Rozman was spending his day off.

Krishna looked up from his desk and turned to Izhan.

"Could you see who's at the front, please?"

"Sure, sir."

Izhan walked to the entrance and greeted the visitor with a polite smile.

"Good morning, ma'am. The DEO is inside. Please come in."

Headmistress Sally thanked the young intern and stepped into Krishna's office.

"Mr DEO, something isn't right with this document."

Krishna accepted the letter.

It was an approval document for infrastructure development concerning toilet repairs at a school.

He read it once.

Then again.

A slight frown appeared on his face.

"I don't remember signing this."

Curious, Izhan leaned over and glanced at the document before looking at the stack of letters awaiting Krishna's signature on his desk.

Krishna compared the signatures for a moment before shaking his head.

"This isn't my signature."

He traced the signature lightly with his finger.

"I can tell from the pen strokes."

Sally sighed.

"That explains why our toilets are still faulty."

Izhan tilted her head.

"Aren't Chinese schools supposed to have their own boards for funding?"

Krishna tried to hold back his laughter.

"Your curiosity is unstoppable, isn't it?"

Izhan smiled.

"I'm just trying to understand the situation, sir."

Krishna picked up the document again.

"Some Chinese schools may have their own boards and fundraising channels, but that does not mean government procedures disappear."

He tapped the forged approval letter.

"Any infrastructure work involving government allocation, approvals, or official documentation still has to follow the proper process."

His expression became serious.

"And if someone uses a forged document to bypass that process, the issue is no longer just about a broken toilet."

He looked at the signature.

"It's about trust."

Sally noticed the curious expression on Izhan's face.

Despite her dramatic entrance that morning, she appreciated genuine curiosity about how SJK(C) schools operated.

"For SJK(C), our Lembaga Pengurus Sekolah helps manage many aspects of the school's development," Sally explained.

"They support fundraising, small asset purchases, and the welfare of the school community. Many of our facilities are also supported through donations from alumni, parents, and the local community."

Izhan's eyes widened as she recalled a university programme where she had visited a Chinese school.

"Ah... the donor boards."

She remembered seeing names displayed proudly around the school.

"No wonder many SJK(C)s look so well-maintained."

Sally smiled.

"Yes. The community has always played a big role in supporting our schools."

Krishna listened quietly.

"But regardless of where the funding comes from, official procedures still matter."

He tapped the forged document.

"And that is why this document concerns me."

Since Rozman was away, Krishna arranged a field visit to SJK(C) Yit Foh later that day.

To cover Rozman's absence, he brought Casdee along.

After all, the case involved school management, and Casdee was from that sector.

The team also required technical expertise.

Assistant Engineer Roger would join them to inspect the reported toilet repair site.

As for Izhan, Krishna still needed her there.

With her supervisor away, she had no reason to stay behind.

"Just don't forget to inform Rozman," Krishna reminded them.

Before Izhan could reply, a familiar voice interrupted.

Casdee walked into the office.

As usual, her strong presence filled the room.

"Looks like it's my time to shine while he's away."

Izhan smiled.

Even when Rozman was absent, his rival was ready to take over.

A moment later, Roger arrived with his inspection equipment.

"Great. The team is complete."

Krishna picked up the forged document.

"Let's visit SJK(C) Yit Foh."

The Menders team arrived at SJK(C) Yit Foh.

Sally led them towards the toilet repair site.

The moment they saw the condition of the facilities, everyone stopped.

Casdee's expression hardened.

"This is devastating."

Krishna looked around the area.

"What kind of project was carried out here?"

Izhan stared at the damaged structure.

"Is this even considered a toilet anymore?"

Unlike the others, Roger did not react.

He walked around the site, carefully inspecting the back area.

Then he stopped.

His expression changed.

"This is wrong."

The team turned towards him.

Roger pointed towards the drainage system.

"The sewage outlet was connected directly into the drain."

He shook his head.

"This violates basic safety requirements."

The atmosphere changed.

This was no longer just about a forged approval document.

The team had uncovered something bigger.

A project that may have failed long before anyone noticed the signature.

The investigation continued.