"Did you see the wild man with your own eyes?"
"I received the news just as a murder occurred, but afterwards I inquired with the students who were captured by the wild man. They said the perpetrator appeared to be male."
"Better safe than sorry. Whether it's him or not, find him."
"But Hu Jia has been making a ruckus in the mountains these past two days. That wild man might have already left."
"He wouldn't have. You said everyone was sealing off the mountain looking for clues to the murder during those two days. The wild man naturally wouldn't have had an opportunity to escape."
"Yes, I'll send people out immediately."
"Mhm, remember to look for people in the shadows. Hu Jia is very clever, don't let him catch on."
"Sixth Master, rest assured, Tong Hua understands."
The tip of a cigar flickered, white smoke dispersed in the air. The man hidden in the darkness let out a cold laugh, "Heh heh, is that you? You're quite good at hiding."
...
Hui Xian Qiao Hotel.
"Come on, congratulations to sister-in-law for winning first place in the wilderness training and earning the title of best cadet." On Wednesday evening, Li Yang organized a gathering, ostensibly to celebrate Lü Qingqing's victory.
However, after saying a couple of polite opening remarks before dinner, that guy spent the entire time doting on Yu Yue.
What surprised her even more was that usually, Yu Yue would sit next to Lü Qingqing. This time, she sat beside Li Yang.
The more Lü Qingqing looked at the two of them, the more she felt something was amiss. She had a hunch their relationship had become unusual.
"Hey, when did they start sharing a cup?" Just now, after Yu Yue drank some water, Li Yang casually picked it up and took a sip, and Yu Yue didn't show any sign of disgust.
"Who knows? Ever since Li Yang got out of prison, he's been complaining about this and that. Yu Yue has been bringing him tea and water every day, she's probably gotten used to it," Luo Wenwu said.
With her keen eyes, Lü Qingqing continuously scanned the two people in front of her. Li Yang's face was radiant with happiness, while Yu Yue's eyes sparkled with affection. Uh, "You two aren't together, are you?"
Lü Qingqing's question directly excited Li Yang, "Sister-in-law, are we that obvious? Is our love so strong?"
"Get lost, what nonsense are you talking about. Who's with you," Yu Yue directly denied.
"What?" Li Yang's face contorted in pain. "Little Yue Yue, aren't we together yet? Lately, I've been having dinner with you every day, going shopping, and yesterday I even held your little hand."
Uh.
Held her little hand?
Li Yang's statement caused everyone to stop eating.
Their eyes were full of gossip.
"What are you saying? I almost fell, and you caught me," Yu Yue said, blushing.
"Oh, little Yue Yue, you've really broken my heart," Li Yang said, clutching his chest in exaggerated fashion. "I don't care, I've already held your little hand, so you're mine now."
"Damn it. Li Yang, you're acting like a nephew trying to claim kinship. This is coercion, understand?" Luo Wenwu said with a righteous expression. Lü Qingqing's veins were bulging. Perhaps he was the only one present who couldn't see something was going on between them.
Seeing that Yu Yue wasn't backing down, Lü Qingqing's eyes darted around. "By the way, during our mountain training, I met two people who are quite good."
"They have tall builds, handsome features, strong personalities, and sharp minds. Oh, and they're skilled too," Lü Qingqing said animatedly.
"Really?" The two words drifted out of Hu Jia's mouth leisurely.
Uh.
Lü Qingqing shrunk her neck. "No one here, except for Hu Jia, can compare to those two."
Mhm. The man pursed his lips and smiled. "You continue."
"I think they would be a perfect match for Yu Yue. I'll introduce them sometime," Lü Qingqing said.
"Ah? Sister-in-law," Li Yang panicked.
Lü Qingqing waved her hand slightly. "Don't rush, I've also found two for you. One is also in criminal investigation, and the other is a trace specialist. Their looks, their figures, I guarantee you won't be able to tear your eyes away."
Uh.
Yu Yue's expression also turned sour.
"How about it? Are you tempted? Originally, I thought these quality resources shouldn't be wasted. Since you two aren't together, why don't you let me assign these resources to you?"
Lü Qingqing rubbed her hands together, looking at Li Yang ambiguously. "Really now, those two girls have such sweet voices. When they call you brother, your heart will melt."
Then she turned to Yu Yue. "And those two men are also strong and powerful. I'm coveting their bodies."
Cough cough!
Hu Jia coughed twice. This woman really dared to utter any suggestive words.
Lü Qingqing looked at the two of them mischievously, as if she wouldn't rest until she set them up on blind dates. Li Yang hastily waved his hands. "No, no, sister-in-law. My heart only has little Yue Yue. Other women can't catch my eye."
Hearing Li Yang say this, Lü Qingqing pretended to be sad. "But our Yue Yue wants to go on a blind date."
Ah?
Yu Yue was startled. "No, no, I don't want to go."
"You don't like Li Yang, so why wouldn't you go?"
"I, I..."
"You what? Are you saying you have feelings for Li Yang?"
"Uh. That, I am like this..."
Yu Yue fidgeted for a long time, but couldn't even finish a complete sentence.
"Hahaha." Lü Qingqing triumphantly winked at Li Yang. "Kid, she didn't deny it."
Li Yang was overjoyed. He grabbed Yu Yue's hand. "Do you really have feelings for me?"
Yu Yue was truly shy this time.
Seeing one of them grinning with excitement and the other burying her head in shyness, Lü Qingqing raised her wine glass. "Well, let's take this opportunity to wish this pair of lovers overcome the non-existent obstacles. Lovers should boldly express their love, respond to love, and enjoy love. Cheers!"
Lü Qingqing tilted her head back, her smile blooming like a flower.
Express love, respond to love, enjoy love!
The nine words fell into Hu Jia's ears. He stared blankly at the woman in front of him. Her smiling face as she held her wine glass, her hearty tilt of the head, the joy in her eyes, her expression of life and happiness...
It was all imprinted in Hu Jia's heart.
"Sister-in-law, you said the two female officers with beautiful figures, can you introduce them to me?"
Uh.
Lü Qingqing's facial muscles twitched. Has Luo Wenwu finally woken up?
...
After dinner, Hu Jia and Lü Qingqing walked home.
A river breeze blew, and Lü Qingqing couldn't help but pull her coat tighter.
Chongqing's weather was like this: hot enough to make you sweat profusely in summer, and cold enough to freeze you solid in winter.
Hu Jia casually took off his overcoat and draped it over Lü Qingqing.
Lü Qingqing smiled. She and Hu Jia no longer needed to be formal with each other.
"Are you enjoying it?"
"What?"
Lü Qingqing didn't understand what Hu Jia meant.
"You said, to enjoy love, are you enjoying it?"
"Uh." Lü Qingqing's mouth parted slightly. "Then are you enjoying it?"
"Enjoying it!"
Lü Qingqing rolled her eyes. "Enjoying what? You don't even remember me, and after just a few days you're enjoying it?"
"No, I truly am enjoying it," Hu Jia said. "Even though I returned with amnesia, and you seem like a stranger to me, your name on the wall, your photos. They constantly tell me that this person is very important to me."
"It's an uncontrollable feeling, as if it's buried deep in my heart. As soon as I see you, it all rushes out."
Hu Jia wanted to say, it's like love at first sight, impossible to get rid of.
Even though Hu Jia spoke very earnestly, Lü Qingqing dismissed it as nonsense.
She didn't believe Hu Jia could have feelings for her. Who would have feelings for a woman they'd only known for a few days?
At most, it was curiosity.
Curiosity about why this woman was his fiancée.
Seeing Lü Qingqing remain silent, Hu Jia guessed her thoughts. He sighed. I will definitely remember you, even if it's just a little bit at a time, I will definitely remember you!