The arson case was solved, the rumors dispelled, and the body snatcher was even caught…
This week had been spectacular.
Lü Qingqing was quite pleased. With such results, Hu Jia would surely have no reason to refuse her joining the Special Operations Team. Of course, even though she wasn't the main force in these cases, she had contributed.
Now, a new week had arrived.
Lü Qingqing knocked on the door of the Special Operations Team. Today was the day she reported for duty.
The Special Operations Team wasn't located within the police station. It was said that Hu Jia found the place too full of gossip, so he specially found an office elsewhere.
It was a two-story building, at No. 28 Yiren Lane.
A rather quiet place.
Thinking of Hu Jia, Lü Qingqing couldn't help but purse her lips. It was true that the man was formidable, solving a cold case in six days, but she felt she wasn't bad either.
As she walked along, countless scenarios flashed through Lü Qingqing's mind: "When I make a name for myself, I'll get the title of 'Detective.' Then, I'll sit in my office with a deadpan face, point at Hu Jia, and say to Yao Jieyan: 'This man, I want him!'"
Oh, right, Hu Jia was smoking at the time, heh, quite the poser.
Then she would take out a small mirror, pretend to apply lipstick.
Who couldn't put on a cool facade?
"Who are you looking for?" The door was opened by a woman wearing a qipao, swaying a fan.
She thought there were no women in the Special Operations Team! Who knew such a captivating woman would appear? Her figure made Lü Qingqing feel inadequate.
"I'm looking for Hu Jia!" Lü Qingqing stated her purpose.
After hearing Lü Qingqing's words, the woman couldn't help but frown. "Does he know you're coming today?"
"He should, probably…" Lü Qingqing wasn't sure.
"Heh, then good luck!" The woman leaned against the desk, smiling broadly.
What?
Lü Qingqing felt like she hadn't heard correctly.
"It's nothing," the woman smiled at Lü Qingqing. "My name is Yu Yue. I do administrative work. Call me if you have trouble later."
Lü Qingqing was stunned. Did everyone who joined the Special Operations Team need a special medical record?
This woman's words were nonsensical. Li Yang was jumpy and a bit foolish. Luo Wenwu only knew how to smile and never said a word. And Hu Jia, seemingly normal, was the most pretentious.
This made Lü Qingqing start to doubt herself. Did she have some hidden flaw that she hadn't discovered yet?
Just as Lü Qingqing was lost in thought, footsteps echoed from the stairwell.
"Sister Yueyue, your little hunky is back." The voice came before the person appeared.
It was Li Yang, and behind him, as always, was Luo Wenwu.
Lü Qingqing quickly stood up from the sofa. Li Yang spotted her immediately.
"Huh? Sister-in-law?"
Lü Qingqing's face darkened. That damned title.
"Sister-in-law?" Yu Yue looked at Lü Qingqing in surprise.
Lü Qingqing repeatedly waved her hands. "Don't call me sister-in-law."
But Li Yang acted as if he hadn't heard. He bounded over in a few steps. "Sister-in-law, are you here to see the boss? He's reading his diary and will be up soon."
Reading his diary?
Pretending to be a literary youth?
Lü Qingqing rolled her eyes at him. This misunderstanding…
Just as she was about to explain, Yu Yue leaned over. "You and Hu Jia are…?"
"She's the boss's fiancée," Li Yang was a big mouth.
"When did Hu Jia get a fiancée?" Yu Yue was even more curious.
"Don't mention it, even Guangtou and I only found out by chance on the street."
Lü Qingqing held her forehead. "Um… excuse me for interrupting."
Just then, Hu Jia appeared.
Great!
The main character had arrived. Let him explain this misunderstanding, after all, she was his person.
"Boss, look who's here!" Li Yang called out excitedly.
"Hu Jia!" Lü Qingqing greeted him proactively.
Hu Jia's gaze swept over her and landed on Lü Qingqing. Then, with a sincere expression, he said, "Miss, who are you?"
Uh…
Lü Qingqing was taken aback. What kind of act was this?
Was he messing with her?
Lü Qingqing raised an eyebrow. Little brat, your auntie has seen far greater storms, she won't be scared by your petty tricks.
Lü Qingqing smiled smugly. She even took two steps forward, pretending to reach for Hu Jia's arm.
But as soon as her hand extended, Hu Jia recoiled as if electrocuted. "Who are you?"
His eyes looked as if he had been greatly startled.
Lü Qingqing's hand remained suspended in mid-air, unsure whether to retract or proceed.
Wasn't this act a bit over the top?
Before Lü Qingqing could react, Li Yang jumped out. He waved his right hand in front of Hu Jia's eyes. "No way, didn't you read the diary?"
Luo Wenwu also shook his head beside him.
Yu Yue was more direct. She grabbed a book from the table and threw it at Hu Jia. "Always causing trouble for us."
Hu Jia blinked, then looked as if he suddenly understood. "You're Lü Qingqing?"
Damn it!
Still acting!
Is this going to end?
But your auntie isn't interested in playing with you anymore.
"Not pretending anymore?"
"Pretending what?"
Lü Qingqing rolled her eyes, too lazy to bother with him.
Little did she know, Hu Jia's next sentence completely enraged Lü Qingqing.
"Just transferred, right? Don't go touching every man you see. This isn't Tongyuan Gate; don't bring those bad habits from there."
Lü Qingqing's expression darkened. "I don't like jokes like this from you."
"I'm not joking," Hu Jia said seriously.
Suddenly, Lü Qingqing's anger flared. She hadn't feared Yao Jieyan, the bureau chief, back then, so she certainly didn't fear Hu Jia now.
"What do you mean?"
"Literally!"
"Fine, very fine!" Lü Qingqing took out a "transfer form" from her handbag and slapped it on the table. "Jokes should have limits, and you lack basic respect for people."
After saying that, Lü Qingqing turned to leave. She didn't want to serve a leader like this. At worst, she could go back to the district and be a big boss there, which was better than having to put up with someone's mood here.
She hadn't walked two steps before Lü Qingqing turned her head. "Didn't you ask who I was? I'm your mother!"
Silence!
"Stop right there! How did I end up with someone like you?" Clearly, Hu Jia was angry.
Lü Qingqing sneered. Whoever stops is a fool!
"Sister-in-law." Li Yang, seeing the situation, immediately stepped forward to mediate.
Lü Qingqing directly interrupted him. "Don't call me sister-in-law. I have nothing to do with him."
As she walked past Hu Jia, Lü Qingqing still felt indignant. She tiptoed and kicked Hu Jia directly.
It landed squarely on his lower leg.
"A good dog doesn't block the way!"
Wow, sister-in-law is so fierce?
I like this temper!
Li Yang silently gave Lü Qingqing a thumbs-up in his heart!
Hu Jia was stunned by the kick and reached out to stop Lü Qingqing. Lü Qingqing countered, and the two, unable to agree, started fighting.
Damn!
What is all this?
Seeing them fighting, Li Yang and Luo Wenwu were dumbfounded. They quickly exchanged glances, then flashed forward, separating the two from the middle.
"Sister-in-law!"
"Boss!"
Both wore distressed expressions.
Meanwhile, Yu Yue quickly stepped forward. "Qingqing, please wait a moment."
Li Yang and Luo Wenwu quickly grabbed Hu Jia, dragging him forcefully to a corner.
"Is this person sick?" Lü Qingqing's face turned red with anger.
"You don't know?" Yu Yue asked tentatively.
"Know what?" Lü Qingqing glared hatefully at Hu Jia in the corner.
"Aren't you his fiancée?" Yu Yue seemed to have guessed something.
"Who in their right mind would be his wife? It's fake, to solve the case," Lü Qingqing said resentfully.
Yu Yue was silent for a few seconds. "Didn't Yao Jieyan tell you before you came?"
"What?" Lü Qingqing's tone was impatient. Couldn't this woman just say it all at once?
"He really is sick," Yu Yue said, pointing to her head. "He loses his memory every 7 days! Clearly, he's forgotten you."