The boy eventually told the truth.
He was Chi Yi Ran’s junior, and had liked her for a long time, but Chi Yi Ran had never agreed.
However, recently, she had softened a little, giving the boy the mistaken impression that he had a chance.
The boy was somewhat obsessive. Having finally gained the goddess’s favor, he felt she was his girlfriend. But then he discovered that his “girlfriend” was constantly thinking about another man.
He had even followed Chi Yi Ran twice and saw her sitting in the lobby of the Yu Luo Street Police Station, her face lighting up with a sweet smile upon seeing the young, handsome police officer.
His eyes were filled with Chi Yi Ran, and he completely overlooked the police officer’s cold demeanor.
This time, Chi Yi Ran had rejected his date invitation for the second time. Fueled by anger, he went to the Yu Luo Street Police Station to cause a scene.
The police ultimately decided to detain him for fifteen days for provoking trouble and obstructing official duties.
The boy’s parents came and pleaded for mercy, but the evidence was conclusive, and there was nothing they could do.
After dealing with the boy’s matter, Chen Zi Ming called the criminal police who had handled the previous fight case, informed the station chief, and then went to the branch bureau.
He inquired about the specific identities of the two groups involved in the fight that day.
He then sent the identity information to a private detective he had a good relationship with, asking him to investigate their social connections thoroughly.
Next, he called岚山集团 (Lan Shan Group) to ask if Chi Yi Ran had any close friends at the company and arranged for their internal employees to gather information.
After finishing these tasks, he sat in his car, feeling somewhat weary, and quietly watched the sunset outside the window for a while.
No one had ever dared to provoke him like this.
Chi Yi Ran was far too audacious.
He didn’t tell Su Yue about this matter, as he sensed she had been unhappy recently due to these troubles.
Yet, he couldn’t help but miss her.
He flipped through his phone and made a call.
“Officer Chen is off work?” a slightly playful voice responded on the other end of the line.
“Mhm, what are you doing, darling?” The moment he heard her voice, his taut nerves relaxed, and he suddenly felt at ease, leaning back in his seat.
“I’m walking on the track with friends.”
The setting sun illuminated the university track filled with youthful energy. It was summer again, and the chirping of cicadas could be heard, the humid air mixed with the fresh scent of grass and trees.
Several young, beautiful girls were strolling hand-in-hand on the track, chatting about gossip and watching the boys play soccer, a lively scene.
Su Yue had drifted away from them, holding her phone and slowly walking towards a seating area, talking and revealing a sweet smile.
“Can I ask to come visit you?” On the other end of the phone, the man also curved his lips upwards.
“Mhm… then take me out to eat something good. It’s finals week, I’m exhausted.”
After hanging up, Chen Zi Ming drove to Communication University.
The two of them went to eat Japanese food.
As they waited for their food, they both unexpectedly recalled a year ago, after her debate, when she had eaten Japanese food with Li Nian Nian and Chen Cheng.
“Was I too much that day?” Su Yue suddenly felt embarrassed.
“Not really. I was expecting you to sit on my lap, but you were content with just holding my hand,” Chen Zi Ming replied thoughtfully.
Su Yue: ಠ_ಠ
What was this man made of?
“Fortunately, you did end up sitting on my lap, and even straddled me…” he added leisurely.
“Just shut up!” She blushed involuntarily, nudged him, and reprimanded him softly.
Just then, the food arrived, along with plum wine.
“I asked Chen Cheng to drive, so we can all have a drink today,” Chen Zi Ming said with a smile, picking up the wine glasses and pouring two cups.
As he clinked glasses with her, he whispered, “I’ve already reported to the station chief.”
Su Yue thought, he’s quite considerate.
But she was in a good mood eating with him, so she also raised her wine glass and took a sip.
It was a flavor she liked.
“Time flies, it’s already been a year,” she sighed involuntarily as she put down her wine glass.
“Mhm, but we’ll be apart for two years soon,” he replied, clearly still thinking about her studying abroad.
Su Yue frowned, “Didn’t you say you’d visit me whenever you have time? And I’ll be back during winter and summer breaks.”
The man beside her chuckled, took her hand, and placed it on his lap, just as he had a year ago, holding it in his palm.
At the same time, he extended his little finger and gently hooked hers.
“Let’s pinky swear. We’ll keep our promises.”