After dinner, Chen Ziming drove Su Yue home.
As they reached the building, someone was about to try their usual trick again.
But as he opened the driver's side door, a cold glance from the man stopped her. "Don't be silly. I have urgent matters at the department, I need to go."
"So late?" Su Yue checked the time. It was eight o'clock.
So, work at the department was that demanding.
He grunted and looked up at the building.
The young girl was quite capable, buying this place for herself.
A finely decorated apartment, good location, nice neighborhood, it must have cost a fortune.
"Alright then, Director Chen, please be careful on the road." She sounded a little disappointed.
Seeing her like this, Chen Ziming told himself not to soften.
Yet, he couldn't resist glancing at her again.
But she gave him a look and her thoughts drifted, "Are you thinking of coming home with me? It wouldn't hurt to be a little late, would it?"
After saying that, she felt the man's forehead gather a few dark lines.
"A little late?"
Who was it that pleaded for mercy back then, begging him to finish quickly?
Who was it that was so nervous every weekend when she came to his place?
"Mmm… after all, you're getting older," Su Yue lowered her gaze, thought for a moment, and answered seriously.
Chen Ziming felt a headache coming on. He put his right hand on his forehead and waved her away with his left, "Go on, don't try to provoke me."
"Okay." She replied, waved goodbye, and turned to leave.
But after just two steps, she remembered something and turned back, "Tomorrow is Sunday, Director Chen, would you like to accompany me to pick up the car?"
Without giving him a chance to refuse, she feigned helplessness, "I'm broke, and I don't dare go into that shop alone."
The man looked at her, and finally hummed in agreement.
"Thank you, Director Chen." She smiled sweetly, then rushed forward and, with lightning speed, planted a kiss on his lips.
"Goodnight. If you finish early and miss me, you know where to find me. I've sent you the apartment number on WeChat," she whispered in his ear after the kiss.
The response she received was the expected scoff.
Only after watching him drive away did Su Yue sigh in relief and go upstairs to her apartment.
On Monday, she had a final meeting with Director Mu at the Public Security Bureau to finalize all interview procedures.
Chen Ziming and five police officers would also be attending.
She needed to enrich the interview content for Director Mu's reference that day.
The next morning, Su Yue sent Chen Ziming a message.
The man, just back from his morning run, picked up his phone and glanced at it, a fleeting smile gracing his lips.
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"Miss me?" He finally stopped avoiding her gaze and raised his eyebrows, asking.
Before she could attempt a coy reply, he cut her off with a sentence.
"If you miss me, why are you so heartless?"