"Ah!" It wasn't a reflexive reaction because someone touched her body, but because Lin Chuan's hands were as cold as ice pops, which instantly made Song Xiaojia jump up. Somehow, Song Xiaojia found the strength to push Lin Chuan away.

Lin Chuan staggered and fell on his buttocks to the ground.

"Sis... sis..." Lin Chuan mumbled, his mind still recalling the passionate kiss with Tang Yumeng. Actually, Lin Chuan felt very guilty, so he kept apologizing: "Sorry, sorry..."

Slap...

Song Xiaojia, furious and embarrassed, immediately slapped him across the face.

"Jerk, calling me 'sis' won't help, not even calling me 'grandma' would help." Song Xiaojia was fuming, scolding, "A million sorry's won't cut it, I... I'm going to arrest you."

While saying this, Song Xiaojia immediately took out handcuffs, ready to take Lin Chuan away.

"I'm sorry, truly sorry." Lin Chuan, in his drunken state, apologized repeatedly, with a sincere attitude and a humble tone.

This made Song Xiaojia's anger somewhat subside. Although her first kiss was taken by someone else and even her most precious body was touched indiscriminately, seeing Lin Chuan's pitiful appearance, Song Xiaojia's heart softened. A woman's heart is made of water, easily moved.

"Jerk." Song Xiaojia glared at Lin Chuan, then immediately stepped forward to support him, deciding to be cautious to prevent any further sneak attacks from him.

Song Xiaojia stuffed Lin Chuan into the back seat, then drove him back to Changlin Community.

"You jerk, I should have stuffed you in the trunk to keep my car clean." Along the way, Song Xiaojia scolded Lin Chuan thoroughly. Meanwhile, Lin Chuan lay in the back seat, babbling incessantly, occasionally calling 'sis', occasionally saying sorry…

Song Xiaojia already knew where Lin Chuan's house was, and when she knocked on the door, it was opened by Lin Chuan's mother. Mrs. Lin, seeing her son in such a state and being brought back by the police, panicked immediately.

"Chuanzi, what happened to you?" Mrs. Lin's leg still had a steel plate that had just been removed, so her movement was not very convenient.

"Auntie, let me help him inside," Song Xiaojia hurriedly offered.

"Thank you, officer," Mrs. Lin quickly nodded.

When Song Xiaojia was taking Lin Chuan to his room, he lay down and took the opportunity to hug Song Xiaojia. Song Xiaojia was vigilant, but still didn't expect that he would take advantage of her in his own home. Song Xiaojia fell forward, landing right on top of Lin Chuan while he held her tightly, continuously saying, "Sis, I'm sorry, actually… I…"

"Jerk, let go of me," Song Xiaojia exclaimed urgently.

Mrs. Lin, also worried, inwardly cursed that her son had offended the police. She hurried forward and pried Lin Chuan's arms open, helping Song Xiaojia escape from his clutches. Mrs. Lin repeatedly apologized for her son, "Officer, I'm so sorry, truly sorry."

"Forget it, I'm leaving." Song Xiaojia was about to burst with anger, but seeing Mrs. Lin's state, she couldn't bring herself to explode, and simply turned to leave.

Mrs. Lin walked Song Xiaojia out the door, and watching Song Xiaojia drive away, she then turned back inside.

From the bedside, Lin Chuan softly said, "I like you..."

.........

Song Xiaojia felt extremely stifled, driving her car back to the Southern Huai Mountain Road intersection. She sat quietly in her car, watching the bustling and vibrant city. Her mind continuously replayed that kiss, intense, thrilling, and somewhat painful. Up to now, she could still feel her tongue tingling, having temporarily lost her sense of taste. Song Xiaojia swiftly took out a mirror, extended her swollen and reddened tongue.

"Jerk." Song Xiaojia gritted her teeth; such an intense French kiss was given to Lin Chuan and not to her future husband.

"It's infuriating." "This little bastard."

Song Xiaojia cursed and then drove back home. The night's duty ended.

In the City Committee compound.

At Tang Yumeng's home, Tang Yumeng also had been troubled for several days. After the crisis of Lin Chuan being arrested was resolved, she felt like she was back to the troubles of a few days ago. She felt like she was trapped in a vicious cycle; she missed Lin Chuan, but her heart resisted him. Despite deeply missing him for rescuing her from grave dangers; missing his hilarious remarks; missing his resolutely determined expressions…

Lin Chuan is undeniably a good man. But, why resist him? Just because he accidentally offended her once, just because of that one mistake? Was she being too cruel?

Tang Yumeng was very conflicted.

On one hand, she did not resist Lin Chuan; she even enjoyed the kisses Lin Chuan gave, enjoyed the physical sensations he provided. However, it was for this reason she resisted Lin Chuan. She was afraid she might accidentally fall in love with him. Lin Chuan was like a poison; once in love, there was utterly no turning back. She even faintly realized that she might be starting to like Lin Chuan.

From the first encounter, he displayed extraordinary strength, single-handedly killed four robbers, not only saving her from humiliation but also rescuing dozens of hostages; she liked his decisive action, his extraordinary strength; she liked his unselfish love, his spirit of self-sacrifice; during the Pioneer Chemical Plant incident, had it not been for Lin Chuan, Jiangbei City would have been in dire straits. It was he who, with his wisdom and spirit, saved Jiangbei City and herself.

During his journey to Wujiang, he used his astonishing courage and his flesh and blood to shield himself from bullets, repeatedly pushing himself into the eye of the storm and bringing himself to the brink of life and death. Such a man, possessing such spirit and strength, as well as wisdom and grace, is likely irresistible to many women. I am no exception.

However, after all, I am past thirty, and Lin Chuan is only twenty-four, at the prime of his youth to showcase his talents. The gap between us is simply too great; we are not suitable for each other.

Tang Yumeng looked sorrowful, blending into the pitch-black night outside.

The lights outside shone into the room, casting a glow in the dark room.

The room was warm, and Tang Yumeng wore a lace sleepdress that made her curvaceous figure particularly enticing under the neon lights outside. Tall in stature, her delicate and stunning face appeared so pitiable under God's gaze. Holding a glass of red wine, the dark red liquid exuded a bewitching hue. Her long, pale legs, barefoot, stepping on the carpet, beautiful feet, ten crystal clear toes...

This stance lasted for half an hour. Tang Yumeng rubbed her temples with her right hand and said, "What's wrong with me?"

Knock knock knock...

At this moment, there was a sound of knocking at the door.

"Come in," Tang Yumeng replied.

"Sis, why don't you turn on the lights in your room?" Fire Fox turned on the lights in the room.

"Hmm." Tang Yumeng turned around, placed the glass on a nearby table, and asked, "What is it? Why are you looking for me?"

"Big sister has sent a message," Fire Fox said.

"Oh? What message?" Tang Yumeng asked curiously.

"Apparently, people from Japan Zhu's Company won't be coming until after the new year," Fire Fox said with a smile.

"Why?" Tang Yumeng asked.

"There seems to be some internal issues at Zhu's Company," Fire Fox replied, barefoot, this twenty-year-old girl is indeed a veteran member of the Fire Fox Organization. She was abandoned at the age of six and later taken in by Fire Fox, becoming a member. She was trained from a young age to become a top assassin and is skilled in various arts. In Fire Fox, everyone is an expert in skills such as music, painting, medicine, music, and art... Everyone must master them because every Fire Fox member might face high-end tasks from all walks of life in this world. To get close to a target, they must create common topics with them.

"I see," Tang Yumeng nodded and said, "I was wondering why there had been no movement from Zhu's Company."

"Zhu's Company wants to develop an ancient tourist town in Wujiang, will you agree?" Fire Fox walked next to Tang Yumeng.

"Agree, why not?" Tang Yumeng smiled and said, "As long as it benefits the nation, the government, the city, why not? As long as they don't engage in inappropriate actions, I am naturally willing; after all, investment knows no borders."

"But do you think Zhu's Company has no ulterior motives?" Fire Fox grinned and said, "I actually think they do have plans."

"Let's not worry about that too much," Tang Yumeng leaned against the windowsill and said, "For some reason, I've been feeling very tired lately."

"I've noticed you've been distracted and restless lately," Fire Fox looked curiously at Tang Yumeng and said, "Do you have something on your mind?"

"No," Tang Yumeng shook her head, avoiding Fire Fox's eyes.

Fire Fox's lips slightly curled, but she said nothing.

.........

Early the next morning, Lin Chuan groggily woke up.

Opening his eyes, he unexpectedly saw Nuo Xiaoxi lying at the head of his bed, asleep, facing him. This girl looked just like a delicate porcelain doll. Her face was pale, her eyelashes long, and her nose perky. Utterly charming.

Lin Chuan hurriedly covered her with his clothes, but the movement quickly woke the girl up.

"Brother Lin, are you awake?" Nuo Xiaoxi rubbed her eyes and said, "You drank too much last night."

"You came last night?" Lin Chuan was surprised.

"Yes." Nuo Xiaoxi nodded and said, "Aunt asked me to look after you. She just had surgery and couldn't manage."

"Ah, sorry Xiao Xi, for causing you to miss school," Lin Chuan said apologetically.

"It's okay, I took a half-day off," Nuo Xiaoxi smiled.

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