Lover Mountain, the forested land behind Junshan University, is the most favorite haunt for the student couples at the university. The thick grass and dense trees create a very secluded spot. Every evening, many pairs of Mandarin ducks linger there, leaving afterward refreshed and invigorated.

Now, Liu Yanyan has set up an intriguingly delicate date and location. It's really worth pondering what her intentions are.

Wu Xu feels something special sinking into his Dantian, followed by a tingling sensation that wraps around his heart.

"Shit, if you want to come, then come. Little brother ain't scared of you." Wu Xu grits his teeth and mutters under his breath, but the anticipation in his eyes betrays his pretense.

Leaving Junshan University, Wu Xu heads straight to the entrance of a hotel.

The hotel is called Australian Star. It's said to be the only place in Junshan where you can get authentic Australian seafood, but the prices are high, not something the average person can afford to enjoy.

Zhao Qian is here to host a feast for Wu Xu, to thank him for his help. After all, what Wu Xu did effectively saved her father's position as bureau chief and upheld the government's dignity in Junshan.

She has a waiter confirm the reservation, then is led into a private room.

Zhao Qian is already waiting there, seemingly having arrived quite early, staring into space with a bored look.

Seeing Wu Xu, Zhao Qian's eyes light up, and she quickly gets up and laughs, "I've finally waited for you. Why are you so slow?"

Wu Xu checks the time and responds with a wry smile, "There are still three minutes to go until our appointed time, you're the one who came early."

Zhao Qian pouts, unwilling to admit her mistake: "Don't you know when a woman asks you out, the average man prepares an hour in advance? Your behavior is completely unqualified."

Wu Xu teasingly says, "According to you, that applies to lovers, right? Have we progressed to that stage already? Tsk tsk, come here, let me give you a kiss and see."

"Get lost, you pervert." Zhao Qian is startled by Wu Xu's move and dodges with a blush on her face.

"Hey hey, looks like we aren't lovers after all. My arriving at this time exactly honors the code of friendship." But Wu Xu doesn't actually try to kiss Zhao Qian and instead sits down, smiling smugly.

"Jerk, to think you teased me." Zhao Qian is frustrated and unconsciously recalls the incident at the hospital where she wiped *that* part of him, a blush creeping over her face.

"Alright, my stomach is starving. Shouldn't you get me something to eat now?" Wu Xu doesn't notice Zhao Qian's expression, instead picking up a menu from the table and speaking without looking at her.

"Hmph, just order whatever you want to eat." Zhao Qian calms down a bit and sits, though her gaze at Wu Xu remains quite peculiar.

"Alright then, I'll have the Australian abalone, a portion of Australian lobster, and then an Australian seafood soup," Wu Xu says as he drools over the menu.

Such delicious food was once beyond his wildest dreams, but now he's going to eat his fill.

Moments later, a waiter comes over to take the order. Zhao Qian hurriedly adds a bottle of thirty-year-old Moutai.

After the waiter leaves, Wu Xu looks at Zhao Qian in astonishment: "Just the two of us, you want to drink Moutai?"

Zhao Qian says proudly, "Why? Are you scared?"

"Yeah, I'm afraid that later you'll make a fool of yourself, and I'll have to carry you back." Wu Xu replies sarcastically.

"Pssh, you should know, I grew up around alcohol; one bottle isn't even enough for me to drink by myself," Zhao Qian scoffs.

"That amazing!" Wu Xu is surprised.

"Of course. Otherwise, how could Young Master Zhao have been so influential in the compound among both men and women," Zhao Qian says with self-satisfaction.

"Alright, alright, I believe you. So, since we're having this meal today, does that mean the matter regarding the temporary transfer is settled? Can I return to my life as a teaching assistant at Junshan University now?" Wu Xu asks.

"In theory, you're not needed anymore, but it's not that simple," Zhao Qian teases.

Wu Xu just looks at her blandly.

"Do you want to know why?"

Wu Xu remains expressionless.

"Fine, I'll tell you, it's really not fun. It's because your own mysteriousness makes my old man think you're a treasure, one that can't be let go so easily."

"What mystery? It's just a heightened sixth sense, and I helped you out a little! What, that's not enough, you want to repay kindness with malice?" Wu Xu says discontentedly.

"What do you mean repay kindness with malice, that sounds so ugly. Just so you know, being on good terms with my old man could bring you great benefits. Are you not satisfied?" Zhao Qian retorts.

"Of course, I'm not satisfied. I never liked being constrained. I did you all a huge favor, but now I'm being tied up by you, how does that make any sense? If that's the case, fine, I'll leave Junshan. I've got my 500,000, I'll go buy some land back home and live with my face turned to the dirt and back to the sky," Wu Xu says in an uncompromising tone.

Pfft!

Zhao Qian bursts into laughter, "Face turned to the dirt and back to the sky, can you be more dramatic? Why not just go clear some wilderness in the deep mountains?"

Wu Xu huffs a cold laugh and doesn't reply.

"Alright, the old man knew you wouldn't agree, he's already prepared an offer. Look, we'll give you a non-regular police position. If there's a particularly troublesome matter, you can come over to help; if not, you don't have to bother with it. Plus, there's a quite substantial salary. How about that?" Zhao Qian tempts him.

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