Bai Xi listened to Shen Mingxun’s words, and scenes automatically formed in her mind.
In the scenes, she had saved a middle-aged man, and that middle-aged man… was the City Lord of Qingyu City?
It should have been a memory, but why did she feel like an outsider watching a story unfold?
This feeling was both strange and unbelievable.
Just then, the person who had been tied up shouted again, “Mo, Mo, Mo…”
As soon as these words were spoken, Bai Xi suddenly felt something stir within her chest, and she subconsciously looked towards the direction of the Hall Master of Kui Palace.
The Hall Master of Kui Palace was clearly still unconscious, a foolish smile on his face, his head tilted, drooling as he said, “Mo, oh Mo, why are you so black. Nai, oh Nai, why are you so white. Zhu Sha, oh Zhu Sha, why are you so red…”
Shen Mingxun heard the Hall Master of Kui Palace say these words, and Bai Xi clearly faltered. He was also stunned, but seeing Bai Xi quickly regain her composure, he breathed a sigh of relief, “Look at this fool, he’s acting foolish again. Once his remnants are cleared out, we should just execute him quickly. Otherwise, he suffers, and we suffer too.”
Bai Xi also slowly came back to her senses and nodded, “Mm.”
Since the person had gone mad, there was indeed no need to torment him any further. Even if punished… he was unconscious and unaware.
Shen Mingxun heard Bai Xi’s agreement and immediately put the hood back onto the Hall Master of Kui Palace. Then he said to Bai Xi, “Bai Shen, the Dark Department has no major issues currently. Commander Liu Liuyue is also in City M. You should recuperate well and not worry too much.”
Bai Xi was slightly taken aback, “Liuyue is back?”
Shen Mingxun nodded, “Mm, I’ve handled the previous mission. According to your orders, he was preparing to pick me up. You haven’t forgotten about this, have you?”
Bai Xi was slightly taken aback, “I seem to recall this matter, but… I seem to have forgotten why I asked Liuyue to pick you up back then?”
Shen Mingxun immediately plastered on a smile, “That just proves that Bai Shen hasn’t fully recovered yet. You should go back and rest early, or go out with Miss Tong. Don’t overwork yourself.”
Bai Xi frowned slightly, “Why do I feel like you’re intentionally trying to get rid of me?”
For some reason, she had a vague feeling that ever since she woke up from her coma, everyone except her brother had seemed reluctant to talk to her too much, and they all had a look of wanting to speak but stopping themselves.
Including Shen Mingxun in front of her!
If it were in the past, he would be eager to show off in front of her, but now… he seemed unwilling for her to stay here.
This feeling… was very strange.
Shen Mingxun felt as if cold sweat was about to break out on his forehead, “No, no, I didn’t mean that. I just think that Bai Shen’s body hasn’t recovered, yet you’re still worrying about the matters of the Dark Department. It makes us subordinates… seem so useless.”
He really wasn’t good at lying, especially not to Bai Shen.
Could someone come and save him?
Bai Xi raised an eyebrow, her eyes holding a hint of scrutiny, “Is that so?”
Shen Mingxun didn’t dare to look at Bai Xi, saying guiltily, “Yes.”
Bai Xi knew Shen Mingxun, but she really didn’t know what he was trying to achieve by lying to her. Did he have some secret hidden in this branch of the Dark Department and was afraid she would discover it? Thinking of this, the scrutiny in her eyes became even more obvious.
Shen Mingxun felt as if his will was about to be destroyed, even on the verge of collapse.
Just then, a voice came from outside, “Commander Shen, there’s a man outside looking for Bai Shen. He says he’s Bai Shen’s brother.”
Shen Mingxun’s body stiffened by eight degrees, “What, brother is here? Quickly, let him in.”
Great, a savior has arrived.
The person outside replied, “Yes.”
Bai Xi looked at the exceptionally anxious Shen Mingxun with a frown, “That’s my brother, not your brother.”
Shen Mingxun smiled, wiping the sweat from his forehead, “Bai Shen’s brother is my brother, my own brother! Bai Shen, look, your brother is here to pick you up because he’s worried about your health. Can’t you stop working so hard for the Dark Department?”
Bai Xi: “…”
This Shen Mingxun was definitely hiding something from her!
Just as she was about to speak, Bai Han’s elegant and gentle voice rang out, “Xiao Xi.”
Bai Xi looked towards Bai Han, “Brother.”
Bai Han stepped forward, removed the scarf from his neck, and put it around Bai Xi’s neck, “The doctor said you can’t overwork yourself these days, and you can’t catch a cold, otherwise, your body will be difficult to recover. Be good, listen to me, and go back with me.”
Bai Xi felt warmth around her neck, but… she didn’t quite like this feeling. However, it wasn’t good to refuse her brother’s kindness in front of so many people, especially since he meant well for her. “Brother, I’ll go back with you later, but I still need to handle things here.”
After speaking, she looked up at Shen Mingxun, her brow furrowed with frost, “Shen Mingxun, tell me, what are you hiding from me by insisting on sending me away?”
Shen Mingxun looked at Bai Han with an awkward expression, “This, this…”
Bai Han stepped forward with a smile, reached out to adjust the scarf around Bai Xi’s neck with a gentle gesture, “Commander Shen, I recall you seemed to have a girlfriend. Actually, even if Xiao Xi were here, you could leave early to meet her. There’s no need to insist that Xiao Xi leaves.”
Shen Mingxun was stumped by Bai Xi’s question and couldn’t come up with a reasonable excuse. If Bai Xi continued to question him like this, he felt he might expose himself and tell Bai Shen everything, both what should and shouldn’t be said.
Fortunately, Bai Han’s words earlier enlightened him and gave him a very good excuse, “But, it wouldn’t be good to leave Bai Shen here alone, would it?”
Bai Han also chimed in, “There’s nothing wrong with it. Xiao Xi is not someone who is unreasonable.”
Shen Mingxun quickly agreed, “That’s right, that’s right. Bai Shen is the best superior I’ve ever met. Uhm… Bai Shen, if you really want to stay here, can I leave first?”
He just didn’t want to face Bai Shen right now.
So, whether Bai Shen left or he left, it was all the same!
Bai Xi: “…”
So… Shen Mingxun was dating, and that’s why he wanted to leave early.
And she had mistaken it for some conspiracy?
It was all because she had been thinking about how to capture the Hall Master of Kui Palace all day long during this period.
“Since the matters of Kui Palace have the assistance of Qingyu City, and we don’t need to worry about it, then forget it. My brother and I are going back. Whatever you want to do, you can do as you please.”
After saying that, she turned to look at Bai Han and said, “Brother, let’s go back.”
Bai Han smiled gently, “Okay.”
Bai Han led Bai Xi out. As they passed a normal interrogation room, the person inside suddenly became agitated and slammed against the door, making a loud noise, “Bai Xi, Bai Xi, I was wrong, let me out, I know I was wrong. Please, let me out!”