Chapter 96: After a Bloody Battle Part 2

Morning of next day.

The sun is shining brightly accompanied by a subtle breeze.  The humidifier by the window is blowing light mist, making the morning look beautiful and quiet.

The moment Su Mian walks into the office, she sees someone already sitting at her desk.

It’s Xu Si Bai.

He’s wearing his usual brown colored jacket, white shirt, and casual pants.  He’s leaning against the chair and reading one of her books. Behind him, Xiao Yao is chatting with Xiao Zhuan.

On the other side at Chatterbox’s desk is where Xu Nan Bai is sitting.  Chatterbox is conversing enthusiastically with him about something. Hearing the noise, they all look up at her. Read more

Chapter 95: After a Bloody Battle Part 1

It’s very late at night.

Su Mian is sitting in the study room by herself staring at the file in front of her.

It’s the file that Han Chen got from the Chief today, which is the big case from five years ago.  And these are the most detailed information that they can retrieve. Han Chen has already read through them; she hasn’t though.

She takes a deep breath and opens the file.  The title in black color causes her to be stunned slightly.

“4.20 Massive Serial Killing Case Condensed Records——Public Security Bureau 2009 No. 001 File”

Although it’s labeled as “condensed records,” it’s a very thick file.

Su Mian continues reading. Read more

Chapter 94: Imperial Sword

Monday of next week.

Su Mian walks into the office and sees that Xiao Zhuan and the others have already arrived.  It’s not time for work yet. Xiao Zhuan’s mouth is stuffed with a pork bun; Cold Face is standing by his desk expressionlessly while pouring himself a cup of scented tea; Chatterbox is flipping through his newspapers noisily.

It has only been a few days that they haven’t seen each other, yet this ordinary scene makes her feel warm and familiar.  It’s actually not just Han Chen that she has.

She still has them.  She still has everybody from Guanhu station and her fellow buddies from her current criminal investigation team.

She walks over feeling a bit depressed.  But what’s there to be sad about!?

She flings a couple of bags of roasted duck onto Xiao Zhuan’s table and says aloud, “Oh, what are these goodies?” Read more

Chapter 93: She Will Not Change

The night is hazy and the lamps by the lakeside are like bright shining pearls.

The three men stare at each other quietly.  Da Wei finally speaks incompetently, “Chen Er, if the woman we saw today is Su Mian……either you let her be punished by the law!  Or……take her away and disappear forever! We’ll pretend that we never met her today and we won’t tell anyone!”

Monkey nods furiously.  Their eyes are red as they stare at Han Chen.

But Han Chen lowers his head slightly.  The subtle light from the lake surface reflects on his face.  His voice is full of determination, “There’s no need. She’s not a serial killer.  We’ll unveil the truth about the incident back then.” Read more

Chapter 92: Don’t Let Go Part 2

The night scenery is still and beautiful yet noisy.  Su Mian and the other two girls are standing beside the white fences at the lakeside chit-chatting.

But all this time, her eyes are fixed in the direction of where Han Chen is.

The water on that side is even darker and quieter.  He and the other guys are sitting at the farthest end with just a dim lamp above their heads.  She can’t see their faces clearly, but she can see him grabbing Monkey by the collar suddenly.  His standing figure looks as if it’s covered in coldness.

Su Mian has a bad feeling surging inside as her heart aches at the same time.  She stares at the dark water surface and lets out a long sigh.  She fixes her eyes on them from afar and becomes more focused and determined. Read more

Chapter 91: Don’t Let Go Part 1

Monkey made reservations at a private restaurant in the West end of the city.  The restaurant is by the lakeside, and its entrance is hidden by trees.  Looking at it on the outside, one would think that it’s somebody’s mansion.

Su Mian walks inside with her arm wrapped around Han Chen’s.  She looks up at the lights on the ceiling and says in awe, “This place is beautiful.”

Han Chen says with an indifferent expression on his face and both hands in his pockets, “I’ll bring you to places that are even more beautiful in the future, so don’t get dizzy now.”

Su Mian smiles. Read more

Chapter 89: My Sorrow Part 3

Han Chen continues, “When running, people who are right-handed tend to make left turns and vice versa.  And our subconsciousness will choose the route that is most attractive to us——for example the scenery, a non-bumpy road, or……” he glances at her, “yummy foods on the street.”

Jin Xi is quite excited from listening to him.  Seeing that he has stopped, she asks, “It sounds deep.  So?  If I can grasp these tips and tricks, I’ll be able to overcome my weakness of always getting lost?”

“No,” he answers swiftly. Read more

Chapter 88: My Sorrow Part 2

The winds are strong in late autumn of Beijing.  The sky is also gloomy.

The Public Security University building is grand yet serene looking.  The emblem on the upper middle part of the building is rather dark.  In the courts not far away, there are still students playing basketball.  The whole campus feels staid and tranquil.

Jin Xi observes the surroundings and becomes quiet.  Han Chen asks, “Do you remember anything?”

Jin Xi doesn’t remember anything from this place, but yet it feels familiar.

She answers, “It feels like I’ve been here in my past life.” Read more

Chapter 87: My Sorrow Part 1

It’s past 10 pm as Bai Jin Xi walks into the station with Han Chen carrying a box of barbecue skewers.

Han Chen has no opinion on she delivering some late night snacks to the Black Shield Team.  They’re going to get married sooner or later, so how could he not be happy about her showing the responsibility of being his wife?

Bai Jin Xi isn’t thinking as deeply into this as he is.  She just happens to have eaten some very good snacks and wants to share it with Xiao Zhuan and the others.

The night is quiet and the office building is sparsely lit.  They push open the office door while holding hands, and the first thing they see is Xiao Zhuan and the others busying themselves in front of their desks.

Xu Nan Bai is also here.  This is a rather surprise to Jin Xi. Read more