Gu Mingchen only brought two people along for supper.
The police chief said with great hospitality, “Thank you for coming down despite being so busy. Let me introduce everyone. Mr. Leng Qiuzun, Assistant Leng, Ms. Bai Rong, Wang and Lee.”
After introducing the people on Bai Rong’s side, the director introduced Gu Mingchen and his group. “This is Mr. Gu, whom the military sent over to aid in this investigation. These are Mr. Zhang and Mr. Cheng.”
Mr. Gu, Mr. Zhang and Mr. Cheng?
Bai Rong guessed that the police chief was not aware of Gu Mingchen’s real identity.
Leng Qiuzun glanced at Gu Mingchen and did not greet him.
Bai Rong felt extremely guilty.
She was the woman behind Gu Mingchen—a secret that was concealed and kept in the dark.
Once the secret was exposed, there would be a lot of trouble knocking up their doors.
Worried that Leng Qiuzun would see through her, she did not greet him either.
When the police chief saw that the people on both sides were not very courteous towards each other, he felt slightly awkward. “Everyone, please take a seat. You must be hungry already. Let’s eat first!”
Everyone sat down. Bai Rong sat on the opposite side of Gu Mingchen, while Leng Qiuzun sat beside her.
However, Bai Rong’s foot was suddenly caught between two feet. Frowning slightly, she looked at Gu Mingchen.
He still looked extremely relaxed as he twirled the wine glass in his hand, not returning her gaze at all.
This man has his childish moments too.
Bai Rong pulled her foot away.
“After eating, we’ll stay in the castle. Can you prepare some mats for us?” Asked Leng Qiuzun straightforwardly.
“You’re going to spend the night in the castle?” The police chief was very surprised.
“We’re here to investigate the case, not to travel. The faster we solve the case, the better. I still have other things to do.” Leng Qiuzun stated assertively.
“Oh, alright then. I’ll arrange for it now. However, I must remind you that there are strange noises coming out of the castle at night. The locals don’t even dare to go near the place. Actually, something happened in the castle last time.” The police chief said.
“What happened?” Gu Mingchen asked coldly.
The director explained, “We didn’t report this incident because we’re afraid that it might have undesirable impacts. In the past, there were a few mischievous high school students who ran into the castle. Only one person emerged, but he lost his mind.”
“Were the remaining children found?” Bai Rong asked.
The director shook his head. “We sent some brave policemen to search the castle the next day but our efforts were futile. We didn’t even manage to find their corpses. So you must be careful when you enter that place.”
Although Bai Rong was an atheist, hearing this sent shivers down her spine. Because she knew that the most terrifying thing on Earth was not ghosts, but the human heart.
Gu Mingchen kicked her gently. Bai Rong regained her senses and looked at him.
“I think the girls shouldn’t stay there.” Said Gu Mingchen.
Bai Rong knew he was being concerned about her and it warmed her heart.
“That’s what I think too. Anyway, girls are scaredy-cats. They can just rest and wait in the hotel.” Leng Qiuzun remarked sarcastically.
Bai Rong could tell that Leng Qiuzun was deliberately targeting her. The warmth in her heart instantly dissipated. “There’s no need for that. Let’s go together. I want to solve the case quickly too.”
After Bai Rong spoke, the atmosphere became weirder and everyone fell silent.
The police chief laughed awkwardly and said, “Eat up! Pingyan’s puffer fish is very famous. There’s also the saury which you can’t eat anywhere else.”
As Bai Rong had never eaten puffer fish before, she picked a slice up and placed it into her mouth.
It was prickly like a hairy pig’s skin. She quickly spat it out.
“Not suited to your taste?” The director asked, feeling concerned.
“Yeah.” Bai Rong admitted.
“I have heard about Ms. Bai. I thought you’d be an old lady, but I never expected you to be so young and pretty. Do you have a boyfriend?” The police chief asked.
That question made Bai Rong feel awkward.
“Not yet.” Said Bai Rong half-heartedly.
Gu Mingchen’s eyes glinted with unhappiness and he kicked her again.
Bai Rong frowned and added, “I’m too busy with work now so I’m not considering entering any romantic relationship yet.”
“Hah.” Leng Qiuzun snorted and looked at Bai Rong disdainfully, disagreeing with her.
Bai Rong was speechless at his reaction.
She guessed that in Leng Qiuzun’s eyes, she must seem like a very hypocritical person. With an unknown anger brewing within her, she asked with a smile, “Mr. Leng, you don’t have a girlfriend too, right?”
“Why? Do you want to be together with me? I’m sorry, I’m not into you at all.” Leng Qiuzun answered arrogantly and impudently.
Gu Mingchen’s expression became darker. When he looked at Bai Rong, his anger was evident.
However, it only lasted for a short moment as he was good at concealing his feelings.
Bai Rong was not angry either.
For someone like Leng Qiuzun, she would have lost if she became angry.
Bai Rong said with a smile, “Don’t worry, Mr. Leng. I’m not blind. I’d rather like Mr. Gu than you.”
Leng Qiunzun became furious. When he sized Gu Mingchen up, it seemed like he was glaring at a love rival.
Gu Mingchen was taller, brawnier and more handsome than him. Not only that, he was also calmer and more mysterious.
Leng Qiuzun suddenly frowned and thought that he had seen Gu Mingchen somewhere before.
“Hahaha.” The police chief let out an awkward laughter again. “Let’s eat, let’s eat.”
The chief was quite generous in hosting them.
Well, Bai Rong guessed that all he had to do was to sign a form, considering that every unit had a special fund for entertaining guests.
As such, the police chief ordered a serving of crab for everyone. The crab was golden with egg yolk sauce drizzled over it and looked extremely appetizing.
“Let me wash my hands first.” Bai Rong said and she stood up.
“How pretentious.” Leng Qiuzun scoffed, as if he was intentionally trying to bring her down.
Bai Rong did not know when she had offended him.
Even if it was because both of them were reputable, he still did not have to act like that.
Never mind, they would probably not meet much after this case.
Everything would be peaceful again if she just endured this short moment.
Bai Rong went to the washroom, washed her hands and came out.
Gu Mingchen was smoking while leaning against the wall.
The woman wanted to brush past him and pretend to not recognize him.
However, the chief grabbed her wrist and pulled her into the male toilet.
Bai Rong’s heart beat faster and she exclaimed softly, “Gu MIngchen, someone will see us here. It’s not good.”
“You don’t have a boyfriend?” interrogated Gu Mingchen.
Bai Rong thought that he was speaking too rudely. “Don’t you know if I have one?”
Gu Mingchen looked at her sternly. “In the future, no matter who asks you, you must say that you have a boyfriend. Do you understand?”
His tone was completely commanding.
Bai Rong could not be bothered to argue with him “I understand. I have to go back now. They’ll suspect something if I return too late.”
Gu Mingchen lowered his head and kissed her lips forcefully.
His breath was overpowering and it was mingled with the smell of tobacco, warning her of the danger posed by a mature man.
As Bai Rong was excessively nervous, her nose was covered in sweat.
She pressed against Gu Mingchen’s chest, hoping that he would stop after tasting enough of her.
Initially, Gu Mingchen only wanted to kiss her briefly. However, once his lips touched her tender ones, he yearned to go deeper.
The handle of the toilet clicked.
Bai Rong was so shocked that her heart almost jumped out from her throat.
This picture of a man and a woman in a male toilet reminded one of all sorts of passionate scenes…
