“What would you like to eat?”
In a high-end Chinese restaurant, Wan Yunting held the menu, looking at Fang Yanxi seated opposite him. She smiled and said, “You order, anything is fine.”
Wan Yunting nodded, ordered several specialty dishes from the restaurant, and a bottle of wine. Fang Yanxi watched him the entire time, never looking away.
“What’s wrong?”
Noticing her gaze, Wan Yunting smiled and asked, “How is the company doing?”
“Well, the factory is under construction. You might need to plan the later stages,” Fang Yanxi said, taking a sip of the red wine he poured for her.
“No problem.”
Wan Yunting poured himself a glass, raised it to clink with Fang Yanxi’s, and said with a smile, “But I’m going to Vietnam tomorrow afternoon!”
Fang Yanxi was startled. She took a small sip of wine and asked eagerly, “What are you going to Vietnam for? Business trip?”
Wan Yunting took a sip of wine, put down the glass, and looked up at her. He had no intention of hiding anything, shaking his head and smiling, “No, I’m going to investigate something!”
Fang Yanxi could tell that what he was talking about was definitely important. “Is it convenient to tell me?”
Wan Yunting smiled, “It’s about my parents!”
Fang Yanxi raised an eyebrow, looking at him with a hint of confusion. She knew his parents had died in a car accident seven years ago.
“According to my investigation, my parents were murdered!” Wan Yunting said without a smile.
“What, they were murdered?”
Fang Yanxi was shocked. Wan Yunting nodded, his eyes revealing a sharp glint. “When I went to the Golden Triangle before, it was also to investigate the murderer of my parents. I have now confirmed his identity, so I’m preparing to go to Southeast Asia to investigate some matters concerning him!”
“Is it dangerous?”
Fang Yanxi was worried, her concern being for his safety.
“I’ll be careful,” Wan Yunting said with a smile.
With the incident in the Golden Triangle, Fang Yanxi wouldn’t believe him if he said it wasn’t dangerous.
But this time it was about Wan Yunting’s parents, so Fang Yanxi knew she couldn’t dissuade him.
“The dishes are here, let’s eat.”
The waiters brought the dishes one after another. Wan Yunting picked up a piece of steamed pork ribs for her, and Fang Yanxi naturally also picked food for him. They changed the subject, chatting and laughing, occasionally clinking their glasses. The bottle of red wine was finished just like that.
After dinner, it was already nine o’clock. Wan Yunting called for a designated driver, and they went directly to the Pearl River. It was their old dating spot. They sat on the same bench under the same lamppost as they did back then.
This time, Wan Yunting’s arm was around Fang Yanxi’s shoulder, and her head rested on his shoulder. They didn’t speak, silently watching the cargo ships and pleasure boats coming and going on the Pearl River…
As if transported back in time, they sat silently for about an hour. Finally, Fang Yanxi looked up, her eyes fixed on Wan Yunting, and said earnestly, “Yunting, let’s be together!”
Wan Yunting smiled gently, his hand stroking Fang Yanxi’s stunningly beautiful face. “Give me a little time, okay?”
Fang Yanxi raised an eyebrow. “Is it about that Su Ke’er?”
“Mm.”
Wan Yunting nodded, withdrew his hand from her cheek, and shifted his gaze back to the Pearl River. “She’s missing now, and there’s no news yet. I have to find her!”
Fang Yanxi knew about this and understood his feelings. She leaned her head on Wan Yunting’s shoulder again, her jade-like hand holding his, and said faintly, “We missed seven years. So, I don’t want to waste any more time with you, not even a minute, a second…”
Wan Yunting was stunned. He turned to look at Fang Yanxi. He could feel her love for him, which deeply touched him. He held her tightly…
They sat until eleven o’clock at night. Wan Yunting, who was mostly sober, drove Fang Yanxi home himself. He didn’t go in, to avoid being held by Fang Guowen for a chat about calligraphy…
“What time is your flight tomorrow afternoon?”
“Two-thirty…”
Wan Yunting nodded with a smile. Seeing her expectant gaze, he leaned in, and they kissed in the car for a full three minutes before Fang Yanxi reluctantly got out and went home…
“Rest early,” Wan Yunting waved at her before driving away.
Fang Yanxi watched his car disappear from sight before entering her house. She found her parents in the tea pavilion in the yard. “Did Xiao Wan drive you back?”
“Uh, yes…”
Caught by her parents, Fang Yanxi felt a bit shy. “I’m going upstairs to rest…”
Fang Guowen and Du Xiumei smiled happily…
The next day, an early-rising Wan Yunting went straight to the police station after breakfast…
In Pang Yuan’s office.
“Qiuling, are you recovered?”
He looked at Niu Qiuling, who was standing in front of him, dressed in casual clothes. She had just returned from Yunnan and rejoined the team today.
“Director Pang, I recovered long ago,” Niu Qiuling said to Pang Yuan with a playful smile.
“You, why didn’t you stay in Yunnan this time? Why did you come back?” Pang Yuan poured her a cup of water and said with a smile.
“Thank you, Director Pang.”
Niu Qiuling took the water and replied with a smile, “Because I like it here.”
“Haha…”
Pang Yuan burst into laughter and teased her, “I think you can’t bear to leave Wan Yunting, right?”
“Director Pang, what are you talking about…”
Her thoughts exposed, Niu Qiuling glared at him with her almond-shaped eyes and pouted in a coquettish huff.
Just then, there was a knock on the office door. Pang Yuan called out, “Come in…”
Wan Yunting pushed the door open and was momentarily stunned to see Niu Qiuling. “Oh, Officer Niu is back.”
Seeing this scoundrel, Niu Qiuling rolled her eyes at him. “What, you don’t welcome me back?”
“Tsk, what are you saying.”
Wan Yunting went up and chuckled, “I can’t wait to welcome you back.”
Niu Qiuling glanced at him askance and snorted, “Tell that to a ghost.”
“You’re not a ghost, why would I lie to you?”
“Pah, you just know how to bully me.”
Niu Qiuling was annoyed. This scoundrel had lied to her and kissed her the last time he came back.
“Alright, you two, stop flirting in front of me.”
Pang Yuan quickly waved his hands to stop them, making Niu Qiuling blush. “Director Pang, what are you saying.”
“Hehe.”
Wan Yunting smiled and naturally went to sit down with Niu Qiuling in his arms. “Director Pang, tell us the plan.”
“Plan? What plan?”
Niu Qiuling looked at Director Pang, forgetting that his hand was on her waist.
“He’s going to Vietnam this afternoon to investigate Young Master Leng’s matter, so we need to finalize the plan beforehand,” Pang Yuan said.
Niu Qiuling immediately turned to Wan Yunting. “You’re going this afternoon?”
“Yeah, the tickets are already booked.” Wan Yunting was considerate and withdrew his hand.
“Then why didn’t you tell me earlier?” Niu Qiuling was a little angry.
“What, you want to go with me?”
Sensing the girl’s intention, Wan Yunting shook his head and said seriously, “You shouldn’t go. This matter is very dangerous, and it’s not your concern anyway.”
“We went to the Golden Triangle together, what are you afraid of?”
Niu Qiuling was displeased with his decision and pouted. “Besides, investigating Young Master Leng’s drug trafficking is originally our job as anti-drug police.”
Wan Yunting raised an eyebrow, seeing that the girl was determined to go with him. He was about to say something when Pang Yuan waved his hand to interrupt him. “Yunting, let Qiuling go with you!”
“She’s right. Investigating Young Master Leng is also our police’s responsibility. Your trip to Southeast Asia this time is to investigate evidence of Young Master Leng’s drug trafficking. So, letting Qiuling accompany you, she can help you in special circumstances.”
“Director Pang is right.”
Niu Qiuling nodded, her almond eyes glaring at Wan Yunting. “So, I must go with you!”
Now Wan Yunting hesitated. He had cooperated with Niu Qiuling several times before, and they worked well together. Moreover, Pang Yuan was right; if there were special circumstances, Niu Qiuling could be of assistance. After thinking for a moment, he nodded, “Alright.”
“Then I’ll book the tickets now. Which flight did you book…”
Niu Qiuling was delighted and immediately took out her phone to book a ticket for the same flight as Wan Yunting…