Bai Jinghong’s action sent massive waves through Shen Yaoyao’s heart.
Coming over first thing in the morning just to kiss her? Just to check on her?
Could it be…he’s fallen in love with me?
Her heart pounded furiously at the thought.
Her face also flushed intensely hot.
Meanwhile, Bai Jinghong, having left the villa, got into his car and drove straight out of the estate.
Following the location Mu Yanbing had sent, which was a place called Chen’s Breakfast Shop.
It took half an hour of driving to arrive.
Outside the breakfast shop were many tables and chairs, mostly occupied by old folks and some office workers.
Bai Jinghong’s arrival drew the gaze of everyone present.
After all, it was truly rare to see someone drive a supercar to eat breakfast at such a simple, modest shop.
After parking, Bai Jinghong glanced around a few times and headed inside.
One office worker sighed emotionally, “If I work hard, I too can become a dragon among men, just like that rich young master over there!”
An old man beside him sneered, “Dream on. I think it’s more realistic for you to go recognize that young master as your father.”
“Old coot, what did you just say? Damn it…”
The sudden argument drew the attention of the others.
By then, Bai Jinghong was already inside, finding Mu Yanbing seated at a corner table.
“Young Master Bai, what would you like to eat?” Mu Yanbing asked.
“Soy milk, fried dough sticks, and some steamed soup dumplings, I suppose!” Bai Jinghong said casually.
Mu Yanbing was a little surprised by his easygoing response.
She had expected Bai Jinghong to disdain the place, to complain about the environment.
Then, with a sour expression, maybe even gripe about being woken up earlier.
After all, she knew what kind of person Bai Jinghong was: a profligate young master. He was completely out of place in a spot like this.
Coupled with her waking him, he should have come in with a foul attitude. She hadn’t expected Bai Jinghong to seem almost… accommodating.
“What’s wrong? Officer Mu asks me out to talk but is reluctant to even treat me to a breakfast?” Bai Jinghong asked with a smile, seeing Mu Yanbing dazed.
“Huh?” Mu Yanbing shook her head. “Of course not!”
She hurriedly called out her order for Bai Jinghong to the shop owner.
“Young Master Bai, regarding yesterday’s incident, there are a few points I’d like to ask you about.”
Once she sat back down, Mu Yanbing got straight to the point, taking out her small notebook to jot down notes.
“Ask away. Isn’t that the main purpose of coming here today?” Bai Jinghong wore a very amiable expression.
He also casually reached over and took one of Mu Yanbing’s own steamed dumplings and popped it into his mouth.
Mu Yanbing felt a little awkward, then asked, “Last night, how many men did you take out with you? Where were you heading?”
“Three cars, about a dozen men. We were planning to go to the Autumn Club. One of the cars was out running an errand for me, just happened to be going the same way.”
“Midway there, my bodyguard Ah Kun suddenly said he heard some noise in the woods, something off. That’s when we became alert.”
“Sure enough, a group rushed out, all carrying guns.”
Bai Jinghong twisted the facts slightly.
Everything he said to Mu Yanbing afterward was basically hinting, intentionally or otherwise, at the attackers’ professionalism. He also mentioned that some of them hadn’t attacked immediately and then retreated.
What truly shocked Mu Yanbing was Bai Jinghong’s line, “I vaguely heard something like ‘Hades’ being mentioned.”
Bai Jinghong’s words completely confirmed to Mu Yanbing that the attackers were truly a foreign-based organization.
Seeing Mu Yanbing jot down many key points for investigation, Bai Jinghong reminded her:
“Officer Mu, you guys must keep a close watch on that injured man.”
“If our guess is correct and these are organized people, then that surviving attacker will definitely be silenced.”
Mu Yanbing nodded. “We’ve already assigned many elite officers to guard him. Don’t worry.”
“Thank you very much for your cooperation, Young Master Bai. Our police department will certainly give you an explanation as soon as possible.”
Bai Jinghong smiled gently. “What are you saying? You’re working so hard on this case. This is the least I should do as a citizen.”
Mu Yanbing smiled and nodded.
Today, her view of this rumored Playboy Young Master was somewhat reformed.
He wasn’t as deplorable as the rumors suggested; on the contrary, he was a very easy-going person.
The two left the breakfast shop together.
Seeing Mu Yanbing deep in thought, Bai Jinghong’s mischievous nature stirred. He glanced at a piece of cantaloupe rind someone had dropped on the ground.
Bai Jinghong lifted his foot and gave it a casual, sideways kick forward.
It slipped right into the spot where Mu Yanbing was about to step.
Slip!
“Ah!” The focused Mu Yanbing cried out in alarm. Her body suddenly lost balance, and she toppled backward.
With sharp eyes and quick hands, Bai Jinghong reached out and caught Mu Yanbing.
The arm that caught her deliberately extended a bit longer, wrapping around her back, his hand cupping the swell on Mu Yanbing’s chest.
“Very perky~”
“Tear-drop shaped!”
Falling abruptly into Bai Jinghong’s arms, Mu Yanbing also felt the pressure on her chest. She immediately broke free, her face flushing a deep crimson.
“Ah… Sorry, I didn’t think that much just now. My apologies!” Bai Jinghong was the first to apologize.
This preemptive move left Mu Yanbing unable to get angry even if she wanted to.
If not for Bai Jinghong, she would have probably fallen flat on the ground just then.
He’d only been trying to protect her. As for where his hand ended up—well, in that situation, who could think so clearly?
“N-No problem… thanks…” Mu Yanbing’s cheeks were burning. She bit her red lip with her pearly white teeth, utterly embarrassed.
“Um… let me give you a ride to work. It’s on my way anyway!” Bai Jinghong offered.
At this moment, Mu Yanbing had no idea what to say to relieve the awkwardness.
Whatever Bai Jinghong said, she just subconsciously agreed.
The car headed towards the Dragon Sea Branch Bureau.
Mu Yanbing didn’t speak the entire way, just staring blankly.
Bai Jinghong found it quite amusing.
His “bold ascent to the peaks” just now had clearly shaken Mu Yanbing badly!
But that was normal. After all, this girl had never even been in a relationship, and he’d just gotten so intimately close to her.
Bai Jinghong didn’t try to make conversation either, focusing instead on matters concerning Chen Lin.
Actually, for Bai Jinghong, yesterday’s incident could have been entirely handled by “Li Ze.”
Li Ze was a club member, his friend. His father was the Deputy Director of the Dragon Sea Main Bureau.
Getting someone on the inside to handle it would be much more convenient. There’d be even more chances to screw Chen Lin over.
But Bai Jinghong hadn’t thought that far at the time. He’d simply had Ah Kun call the police.
As it happened, Mu Yanbing was among those who responded. Bai Jinghong just let events take their course.
Following the current development, Mu Yanbing’s investigation would take time.
And it was highly likely that Chen Lin and Mu Yanbing would meet and develop feelings, following the original plotline.
If nothing went wrong, the meeting place would be a coffee shop, thanks to a murder case there.
Chen Lin would help solve the case, leading to their acquaintance.
Bai Jinghong absolutely could not allow that.
Of course, if Mu Yanbing’s investigation was swift enough, the plot would probably change.
Before long, the car arrived at the Dragon Sea Branch Bureau.
Mu Yanbing was so embarrassed she dared not look at Bai Jinghong. She simply said, “Thanks!”
and opened the car door, hurrying inside.
Watching that graceful retreating figure, a smile lifted the corner of Bai Jinghong’s lips.
“So this violent, beautiful policewoman has such a shy side too.”
“I really have to thank that guy who just randomly tossed that cantaloupe rind on the ground.”
