0093: Qin Yunhe

Xu Lin also looked outside. Through the floor-to-ceiling glass, a short-haired woman in black stepped out of the car, all sharp, brisk energy.

Her skin was a very obvious wheat-brown, but it was not unattractive; on the contrary, it gave off a kind of healthy beauty.

She was not in uniform, only a plain hoodie and long pants. If she had been wearing a police uniform to go with that wind-swept stride, how striking she would have been.

But before he could get a proper look, she had already pushed the door open and come in, smiling as she opened her arms and walked straight toward him for a hug.

Xu Lin was startled. What was this supposed to mean? So enthusiastic?

Then, just like one of those jokes from short videos, Su Qingwan beside him opened her arms and hugged her.

"Wanwan, what are you doing here?"

"I came for coffee."

"Oh? And this is your boyfriend, Xu Lin?" The other woman glanced at him, and Xu Lin nodded as well.

"Not bad, not bad. Pretty handsome, pretty spirited!" She smiled at him generously, looking bright and straightforward.

"Wanwan, introduce us?"

"I forgot to introduce myself. Qin Yunhe. Qin like the Qin Dynasty, Yun like clouds, He like seedlings."

"All right, stop with that awkward self-introduction already." Su Qingwan tugged at her.

"Xu Lin, she's my upperclassman from elementary school, middle school, and high school, and my best friend. She's also a glorious police officer now!"

"All right, all right. I haven't been on the job very long, and I haven't even helped people much yet. I almost forgot I came here on business! Honestly...!"

"Oh, right. Was it you who called the police?" She looked toward the two staff members not far away, and they nodded.

"Sorry, it's already over. Just now..." The two shopgirls began telling Qin Yunhe what had happened.

Xu Lin and Su Qingwan finally understood. She had come because of what had happened earlier.

Xu Lin could not help thinking: was he going to end up at the local precinct again? More diligent than the Tang monk making three visits to Zhuge Liang's cottage?

Fortunately, after making a few notes, Qin Yunhe walked straight over and said there was nothing serious.

"All right, it's fine. So it was that Jia Qing. That guy really isn't any good."

"Yes, I won't be in contact with him anymore. This time he blocked my way after school and insisted on talking to me."

"Then you should still protect yourself."

"Right." Xu Lin nodded too, then suddenly remembered Ma Zhiyu's matter. Wasn't there a professional right here?

As expected of a professional, she immediately sensed his gaze and turned her head.

"Just because I look pretty doesn't mean you can stare like that! Your girlfriend will get jealous. I'm leaving now; I'm still on duty!"

With that, she headed for the door, but Xu Lin hurried after her. She was taken aback.

"Anything else?"

"Could I have your contact information?"

"..."

In an instant, her expression turned cold. Xu Lin immediately clenched his fists, ready to defend himself; Chu Fengyi had practically trained that into him as a reflex.

"Kid, with Qingwan standing right there, what you're doing is even scummier than that guy's!"

"Huh?" Xu Lin stared blankly.

Su Qingwan hurried over to him. "Yunhe, don't get worked up. Xu Lin, why did you ask for her number so suddenly?"

"Sorry, sorry, I didn't mean it like that... How should I put this? I have something I want to discuss with you, something related to your work, not that kind of thing..."

"Then you can go to the police station. If there are special circumstances, that would work too."

"Of course it's something very important. I figured you're busy, so just leave me a contact. When you're off work and have time, I'll reach out to you."

"Oh... is that so? Then I misunderstood."

She immediately understood what he meant, clasped her hands together in apology, and gave him a small bow, with not a trace of arrogance.

"It's fine. I'll wait until you're free."

Xu Lin thought this young police officer was rather amusing. She said exactly what was on her mind, and she was only looking out for her friend. He did not feel the slightest bit put out.

"All right, all right. My shift ends late today; the handover is at twelve. Tomorrow then. I'm off."

"Good!" Since tomorrow happened to be Sunday, Xu Lin nodded at once.

"I've got your number. I'll contact you myself." Su Qingwan also realized what was going on and chimed in. Xu Lin quickly nodded.

"Right, right. I forgot about that."

But when Su Qingwan said that, Qin Yunhe, who had already been about to leave, narrowed her eyes again, looking at him as if he were a suspect.

"Mr. Xu, are you sure you really have something serious to say to me tomorrow?"

"Of course. Why would I lie to you?"

"All right then. But Wanwan, if you're not at ease, you can come with us."

"It's fine, I trust him. Besides, you're highly skilled. If he doesn't behave, just hit him."

"Ha ha, I wouldn't dare ruin your boyfriend. I'm off to work!"

"Okay! Be careful."

"See you tomorrow."

As she briskly got into the car and drove off, Su Qingwan pinched his arm.

"Do you really have something?"

"Why are you doubting me too?" Xu Lin laughed and cried at the same time.

"Why shouldn't I doubt you? If you weren't only pretending to be my boyfriend, I'd support you going after her."

"Your best friend really is something." Xu Lin went along with the joke.

"Ho, so you really are thinking about it."

"Sorry, Teacher Su, my heart belongs only to you."

"Don't have your heart belong only to me; just devote yourself to your studies."

"As expected of a teacher, still lecturing me even outside school? And we've already been holding hands~"

"I'm just treating it like I'm holding a pig's trotter~"

"All right, I should head home too. Did you drive here?"

"Yeah. Otherwise, come home with me..."

"No. Wait until I'm ready, okay?"

To be honest, Xu Lin was genuinely a little nervous. Once he went there and met her parents, it would no longer be up to him. In fact, he had never formally met anyone's parents before.

He had only exchanged a few words with Ji Yun's father and Bai Xiaoxiao's parents, and even then not as their daughter's boyfriend.

"Fine, I won't make things hard for you. I've sent you her WeChat. Go home, add her yourself, and explain it to her."

"Okay."

"Do you have some troublesome matter that you need to ask the police about?"

Su Qingwan became serious, a trace of concern in her eyes, afraid that Xu Lin had gotten himself into some kind of trouble.

"It's not my matter, it's someone else's. And for your best friend, it's not a bad thing either. It would count as a merit."

"That's good. Don't be angry with her. She's always been blunt like that, ever since she was little."

"What she just said to me was because she cares about you as her friend. That makes me happy. You have a very good friend."

"That's good. She's always had a strong sense of justice. Even if it weren't me, she'd still act the same. If she says something wrong tomorrow, please bear with her."

"I'm asking her for a favor. What would I need to bear with? All right, go back. But that guy might try to come at you through your parents, so be careful."

"I know. If I really have no other way, I'll still ask for your help. Forgive me, this teacher is a little foolish and still needs a student's help."

"If you want, I can always... stand behind you."

"Mhm!" She smiled, dazzling as a flower. But the next second, a voice came from behind them.

"Um, you two, the coffee bill? Who's paying?"