The young man completely ignored Chu Lingtian and Liu Bingxue, his eyes darting past them to land on Xiao Lengyue.
"Lengyue, finally found you! I heard there's been a man-eating monster in Dachang City recently, and I was worried about you!"
"I came all the way from Longdu City to find you. It's good to see you're okay!"
Xiao Lengyue didn't acknowledge him, still hiding behind Chu Lingtian and Liu Bingxue.
This young man's name was Bai Tianhu, and he was Xiao Lengyue's high school classmate.
Xiao Lengyue attended high school in Longdu City.
Bai Tianhu had pursued Xiao Lengyue relentlessly since they were in school, and even after so many years, he remained persistent.
Bai Tianhu could be considered a veteran simp!
"Lengyue, it's no use hiding from me. I will definitely win you over!"
Bai Tianhu was accustomed to Xiao Lengyue's behavior and paid it no mind.
Xiao Lengyue wore a look of utter resignation.
She glanced at Chu Lingtian's back, then immediately got up and went to Liu Bingxue's side, whispering.
"Sister, lend me your husband for a moment!"
Before Liu Bingxue could react, she saw Xiao Lengyue linking arms with Chu Lingtian, smiling at Bai Tianhu.
"This is my boyfriend. Please stop bothering me from now on!"
Bai Tianhu was stunned for a moment before he understood.
Of course, he didn't believe it was true.
Bai Tianhu had pursued Xiao Lengyue for so many years and knew she didn't have a boyfriend.
"Lengyue, even if you don't accept me, there's no need to deceive me, is there? I won't give up on you," Bai Tianhu said with firm determination.
This guy might be ugly, but he sure had high aspirations!
Chu Lingtian didn't expect Xiao Lengyue to use him as a shield. He wanted to pull his arm away, afraid Liu Bingxue would misunderstand.
He looked at Liu Bingxue, only to find that she was gesturing for him to play along with Xiao Lengyue and deceive Bai Tianhu.
When his wife gave an order, he naturally had to obey!
Chu Lingtian chuckled and said, "Lengyue, who is this? I haven't heard you mention him before?"
Upon seeing Chu Lingtian actively cooperating, Xiao Lengyue's face lit up with joy.
"He's a high school classmate who has always been chasing... and harassing me! I didn't tell you because I was afraid you'd misunderstand and be unhappy!"
Xiao Lengyue said with a smile as radiant as a flower, "Don't worry, I'll handle this!"
Xiao Lengyue released Chu Lingtian's arm and stepped forward.
"Bai Tianhu, you saw that, I have a boyfriend. Please don't bother me anymore! Otherwise, my boyfriend might get violent!"
Xiao Lengyue said with a smile, "He's a soldier, and he doesn't hold back his punches. You should be careful!"
Chu Lingtian cooperatively clenched his fist towards Bai Tianhu.
Bai Tianhu's expression changed, and he looked at Chu Lingtian coldly.
"How long have you known Lengyue?"
Chu Lingtian replied unhurriedly, "Not long, maybe about a week. What's the problem?"
A week?
He had been pursuing Xiao Lengyue for so many years, and she hadn't paid him any attention, yet Chu Lingtian had won her over in a week.
This made Bai Tianhu both angry and indignant. Had all his years of effort amounted to less than Chu Lingtian's one week?
"Alright! You should go back quickly!"
Xiao Lengyue said with a smile, "And don't come looking for me again in the future. I have a boyfriend, please don't cause us any trouble!"
With that, Xiao Lengyue cast a loving glance at Chu Lingtian, her smile as bright as a blooming flower.
Bai Tianhu let out a cold snort and glared fiercely at Chu Lingtian.
"You little brat, daring to snatch a woman from me, Bai Tianhu, you'll regret this!"
After issuing his threat, Bai Tianhu turned and left.
Once Xiao Lengyue breathed a sigh of relief, her heart immediately became tense again.
She had only wanted to drive Bai Tianhu away and had overlooked a very important matter.
That was the possibility of Bai Tianhu retaliating against Chu Lingtian later!
One must remember that Bai Tianhu was the young master of the Bai family, the most prominent family in Longdu City, and their influence was immense.
If Bai Tianhu targeted Chu Lingtian, Chu Lingtian's life would likely be difficult.
The reason Bai Tianhu had not dared to use force against her all these years was that Xiao Lengyue's father was a high-ranking official in the military region, which deterred him from acting rashly.
Even if Chu Lingtian was skilled, he was like an ant facing an elephant in front of a powerful family, insignificant.
Thinking of this, Xiao Lengyue became anxious.
She decided to call her father later and ask him to find a way to protect Chu Lingtian.
"Wife, let's go!"
Chu Lingtian returned to Liu Bingxue's side, holding her hand, ready to leave.
Xiao Lengyue walked over and said, "Mr. Chu, there's something I need to remind you of. That Bai Tianhu just now, he's from the Bai family in Longdu City..."
"I know, he's from the Bai family in Longdu City!"
Chu Lingtian replied calmly, "I know you're worried about the Bai family retaliating against me. Thank you!"
"But they'd better not provoke me, or they'll bring misfortune upon themselves!"
Chu Lingtian's tone was calm but carried an irrefutable firmness.
"No... no, Mr. Chu might not know the Bai family. Their influence is huge, and Bai Tianhu holds grudges fiercely!"
Xiao Lengyue recalled an incident from high school where a boy clashed with Bai Tianhu and threw a punch at him.
The next day, that boy was involved in a car accident on his way to school.
Although the police ruled it an accident, Xiao Lengyue knew it was Bai Tianhu's doing.
It was precisely because of this incident that Xiao Lengyue grew to dislike Bai Tianhu and had no intention of interacting with him.
"Don't worry, I'll handle this!"
Chu Lingtian said with a serious expression, "However, this is the last time I'll help you. Next time you need a fake boyfriend, find someone else!"
He turned and looked at Liu Bingxue tenderly.
"Because I have a wife now!"
Liu Bingxue smiled sweetly, this was the sense of security she craved.
Although Xiao Lengyue was reluctant, she finally nodded.
After all, constantly using someone else's husband as a fake boyfriend was not a sustainable solution.
After Chu Lingtian and Liu Bingxue left the police station, Xiao Lengyue was immediately called over by Wang Haiyang.
"Xiao... Lengyue, how do you know Mr. Chu?"
Wang Haiyang said with a smile, "Mr. Chu spoke up for you quite a bit just now. The credit for capturing the man-eater king this time all goes to you!"
Xiao Lengyue was stunned. She had only acted as a porter!
"Prepare yourself. You'll be attending a press conference with me later. You've made a great contribution this time!"
Wang Haiyang gave Xiao Lengyue a meaningful look.
Xiao Lengyue quickly smiled, concealing her guilt.
She hadn't done anything, yet now she was hailed as a hero for capturing the man-eater king. Was this what they called a "carry"?
This was the first time since joining the police force that Xiao Lengyue had "carried" her way to success.
Although she felt a bit guilty, it felt pretty good.