"I can prove my brother's innocence. He has nothing to do with Qin Huan!"

Under the sharp gazes of Lin Rui and Hu Huixin.

Zhang Feng looked at Ma Xiaotong with pleading eyes.

Ma Xiaotong, understanding the situation, immediately proved Zhang Feng's innocence on the spot!

"Back in Rain City, my brother barely exchanged a few words with Qin Huan, only assisting Officer Hu's apprentice, Wu Di, in cracking a case."

To gain Lin Rui and Hu Huixin's trust, she even swore:

"If there's a single lie in what I said, may I die a horrible death!"

Oh boy!

To die a horrible death!

She swore that oath without hesitation!

It startled Lin Rui and Hu Huixin so much that they hurried to grab Ma Xiaotong's hand:

"Xiaotong, don't say that, we believe you."

"Quickly say 'spit, spit, spit' and don't say such ominous things!"

Did they forget that Ma Xiaotong is already dead?!

When a living person swears to die horribly, that's a serious oath.

But when a ghost swears that, it's absolutely meaningless!

Emm...

Not entirely meaningless.

At least, they are safe now.

Since the authorities have already made their decision!

Zhang Feng doesn't have to linger here; he can just go home and wait for news, right?

However, just as Zhang Feng, Lin Rui, and Ma Xiaotong were about to step out of the station.

A woman's voice called from the other side of the hall:

"Forensic Doctor Zhang, please wait a moment!"

Zhang Feng, two people, and a ghost stopped, turning to look.

Qin Huan, dressed in her police uniform, was running towards them.

Even though Ma Xiaotong had given her assurance, Lin Rui immediately became alert upon seeing this woman.

She swiftly sidestepped and clung tightly to Zhang Feng's arm.

In the past, Lin Rui might have restrained herself a bit in the branch.

But now, things were different. Being officially together with Zhang Feng, it's only natural to be protective!

Seeing this, Qin Huan showed a hint of helplessness on her face.

Feeling a slight pain in his arm, Zhang Feng was a bit embarrassed.

Looking at Qin Huan, he asked:

"Officer Qin, do you need something from me?"

Qin Huan straightforwardly nodded and said:

"Yes, there is!"

"Tonight, may I invite you to dinner alone?"

"No way!"

This almost instinctive, seamless rejection was, of course, from Lin Rui!

Inviting Zhang Feng for dinner is dangerous enough, doing it alone?!

Your intentions are questionable!

Hearing Lin Rui's reaction, Zhang Feng too felt awkward but still nodded, supporting Lin Rui.

But it seems Qin Huan wasn't giving up. She said to Lin Rui:

"Forensic Doctor Lin, don't worry. The thing you're concerned about won't happen. I'm inviting Forensic Doctor Zhang purely for work purposes."

"Especially about the Rain City matter, we need to give Forensic Doctor Zhang an explanation."

The Rain City matter?

Is it the case with that bodybuilding competitor?

Or about Lv Dong's case regarding Qin Huan as the online boyfriend?

A touch of doubt surfaced in Zhang Feng's mind.

However, Lin Rui seemed even more stirred up.

Bringing up work only reminded her that Qin Huan would be going on work trips with Zhang Feng, just the two of them, male and female.

Naturally, jealousy surged instantly!

Just as Lin Rui was about to speak again, Zhang Feng gently clasped her hand, patting it softly:

"You take Xiaotong home first. I'll have dinner with Officer Qin and be back by night, don't worry, nothing will happen."

Lin Rui looked into Zhang Feng's sincere eyes.

Slightly biting her lip.

She knew she had to trust Zhang Feng absolutely.

Besides, Hu Huixin….. sigh, never mind...

It's alright, Zhang Feng isn't a regular person; ordinary taboos or whatever can't bind him.

It's better for her to be more understanding.

So she nodded, though somewhat reluctantly:

"Alright... come back early!"

"I'm heading home first."

Saying this, she released Zhang Feng, turned around, and left the station with Ma Xiaotong, looking back three times with each step.

However, just as Lin Rui stepped out the door, she turned back immediately.

Approaching Zhang Feng, she grabbed his collar and gave him a firm, sweet kiss, then loudly declared:

"I'll be waiting for you at home, clean and fresh~"

Afterwards, Lin Rui finally turned and left!

Oh boy!

What does she mean by waiting for me, clean and fresh?!

Clearly, Lin Rui was deliberately asserting her claim in front of Qin Huan!

But the way she put it, those words... even made Zhang Feng's thick skin blush a bit.

Awkwardly looking at Qin Huan's ambiguous expression opposite him, he stiffly said:

"She meant... clothes, yes, clothes, a white shirt, of course, they need to be clean and fresh, ahem ahem..."

Listening to Zhang Feng's awkward explanation, Qin Huan's eyes showed an expression of "I get it," saying:

"I'm off duty soon. I'll just change, and we can go."

"Alright..."

The ambiguous look made Zhang Feng lose a bit of confidence.

Since last night's surprise visit from Lin Rui, and his own willingness to go with the flow.

Lin Rui had become increasingly bold thereafter.

Initially, with him forcibly kissing her, she would've shyly passed out.

But now, she's unashamedly saying things like this in front of others?

Zhang Feng somewhat regretted not inviting her out last night instead of just going with the flow.

Why couldn't he control himself?!

Soon enough.

Waiting quietly in the hall, Zhang Feng's eyes gradually lit up.

Qin Huan had changed out of her police uniform, into a white dress.

This was the first time Zhang Feng saw Qin Huan dressed so innocently.

The most notable change was her bangs turned into air bangs?

Her long hair draped over her white shoulders.

And those straight legs, the white dress couldn't even overshadow that fair glow.

Qin Huan in her police uniform was already spirited and impressive!

Now, she looked just like the girl-next-door!

How could she have such a contrast?

For a moment, Zhang Feng felt somewhat bedazzled.

Noticing Zhang Feng's gaze, a hint of shyness appeared in Qin Huan's eyes, and she softly said:

"Is it nice?"

"It's my first time wearing this, initially... it was for our first meet seven years ago..."

At this point, Qin Huan's voice noticeably dimmed.

Zhang Feng immediately snapped back to reality.

Seven years ago, that's Xu Yizhong....

Why did the atmosphere suddenly get a bit heavy?

However, before Zhang Feng could lighten the mood, Qin Huan had already brightened up:

"Let's not think about these things. Zhang Feng, shall we go?"

"Alright..."

Zhang Feng nodded, following Qin Huan, and left the B City Branch.

Yet, Qin Huan seemed lost in her thoughts, wandering alone through the nighttime streets of B City.

Zhang Feng didn't speak, quietly trailing behind Qin Huan.

Because he could sense that Qin Huan's mood seemed rather off.

Besides, it was her inviting him for dinner, not the other way around?

The choice of where to go was naturally up to her?

The two walked this way for an unknown duration, looking almost like a couple on their first date.

A motorcycle roared past them, neither paid it any heed.

But three seconds later, the motorcycle made a U-turn at the corner and came back.

The rider, eyes hidden beneath the helmet, appeared to gleam with light, intensely fixed on the flowing white-dress Qin Huan.

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