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When Ding Yifan came looking for Bai Muchuan, he and Xiang Wan had just entered the final phase of their horizontal tango actionâŚ
The atmosphere was romantic and passionate. However, the sounds of knocking at a critical time were extremely disruptive. Bai Muchuan was almost done, just a while more, but the irritating sounds persisted.
If he were to continue, then the mood would no longer be the same.
However, if he chose to open the door⌠he didnât want to leave things incomplete.
Bai Muchuan gritted his teeth, his sweaty reddish face seemed extremely displeasedâŚ
Of course, maybe he was still sick, so he was breathing faster than usual and was angry because they got interrupted.
His look made Xiang Wan giggle.
â⌠You better open the door.â She suggested, only to receive a massive thrust in return from Bai Muchuan.
Fine! She closed her eyes and seemed to be at his mercy. âYour Excellency, do continueâŚâ
Bai Muchuan turned gloomier.
Xiang Wan put her arms around his neck. She knew that it would be futile no matter what she said at this moment when she realized somethingâŚ
âSir Little Bai.â She looked at him thoughtfully. âYou⌠seem to have gone soft.â
The most tragic male lead of the century had to terminate his act hastily and quickly dressed up while looking grim and gloomy. When he opened the door, he felt like he was going on a battlefield to kill.
Screech! When the door opened, the man inside had a gaze similar to an ice pick.
Ding Yifan quivered at that instant. âBossâŚâ
He was also a smart guy who immediately sensed that something was not quite right.
He looked into the dorm and seemed to realize something. âDid I come at the wrong time?â He managed to plaster a smile across his face under the sharp gaze of the dissatisfied man before him.
Bai Muchuan replied, âYou better have something paramount to report.â
Ding Yifan was silent for a moment.
He was thinking about how he should spin the matter into something paramount.
âCough, cough⌠Cough, cough, coughâŚâ
The cold air outside made Bai Muchuan cough again.
Ding Yifan hadnât thought about how he should put the issue across but expressed his concern.
âBoss, you should rest more when youâre sick. Just look at you⌠why do you have to work so hard?â
There was nothing wrong with what he had just said, but when he said it at that time, it seemed to imply something else.
Xiang Wan was inside the bedroom, listening to what was happening. She felt like laughing and covered her head with the blanket.
The detectives in Serious Crime Division One seemed to have learned the art of wry humor under the influence of Quan Shaoteng.
Bai Muchuan asked, âWhatâs up?â
Ding Yifan looked severe the moment he thought about why he was here. âTang Yuanchu called up earlier and requested me to tell you something personally.â
The dormitory had a living room and a bedroom.
Xiang Wan was inside the bedroom, which wouldnât affect them talking to each other.
Ding Yifan entered the dorm and shot a glance at Bai Muchuanâs expression before sitting on the sofa rigidly. âTang Yuanchu said that Xie Wanwan had calmed down yesterday, but she received a call earlier and insisted on going out.â
Bai Muchuanâs expression immediately sank.
âHe didnât agree, did he?â
âHe didnât, butâŚâ Ding Yifan contemplated a little and observed his expression. âTang Yuanchu has a suggestionâŚâ
âMm?â Bai Muchuan asked, âWhat suggestion?â
âXie Wanwan has been kicking up a fuss and kept smashing things at home⌠She kept insisting that she had to go out. Tang Yuanchu tried to communicate with her, but she refused. Therefore, he didnât know the reason why. Although he had stopped her from leaving the house, for now, it was especially tough. Iâm sure you know⌠that fellow didnât have much resistance against beautiful women. However, he observed Xie Wanwanâs expression and felt that the reason for her insisting on going out is not simple⌠He suspected that it might be linked to the murdererâs script.â
Bai Muchuan thought about what he had seen from Xiang Wanâs phone that nightâthe murdererâs script, episode two.
According to that script, Xie Wanwan received a messageâŚ
âIf thatâs the case, then why didnât Xie Wanwan tell him directly?â
âThis is where the problem liesââ Ding Yifan looked towards the direction of the bedroom. He seemed worried that Xiang Wan might overhear what he was about to say, and hence, he spoke in a lower tone. âLittle Tang thought that since Xie Wanwan refused to talk to him, maybe she might be willing⌠to talk to you insteadâŚâ
Bai Muchuan started to mull over this matter.
âItâs for the sake of this case.â Ding Yifan cleared his throat softly, trying to brush off the ambiguity his words might have sounded. âItâs a fact that itâs not easy to talk to Xie Wanwan. When she refused to cooperate, even if we brought her to Serious Crime Division One, we probably wouldnât get anything out of her⌠So my take is the same as Tang Yuanchu. Maybe it would be easier if we use the friendship card on her.â
Alright, but why must it be Bai Muchuan?
The implied meaning here was too obvious.
Bai Muchuan didnât say a word while Xiang Wan opened the door and walked out of the bedroom.
âI think this might work too.â
Ding Yifan didnât say a word. ââŚâ
The reason why he spoke softly to Bai Muchuan was to prevent Xiang Wan from learning about it so as to not affect their relationship.
Ding Yifan didnât expect that Xiang Wan didnât mind it a single bit. âDonât look at me like this!â She smiled. âItâs for the sake of this case. Detective Ding, am I such a petty person to you? Besides, there isnât anything else besides friendship between Xie Wanwan and Captain Bai. Just go ahead with it.â
Ding Yifan gave her a thumbs up. âTeacher Xiang, youâre so broadminded.â
Xiang Wan snorted within her head.
âThereâs no need to avoid me with regards to such matters.â
Ding Yifan scratched his head in embarrassment, whereas Bai Muchuan didnât show much emotion, totally unconcerned about their conversation. He was simply contemplating over the matter.
A while later, he looked up. âXiang Wan.â
Xiang Wan didnât know why he called her.
She was leaning against the bedroom door.
Bai Muchuan said, âI feel that Tang Yuanchuâs suggestion is reasonable.â
Xiang Wan was surprised for a moment. âSame for me!â
Before they went down to the office, Xiang Wan got Bai Muchuan to take medicine for his cold.
He swallowed the tablets with water reluctantly and even requested Xiang Wan to reward him for being cooperative by giving him a kiss.
Why was he behaving like a child?
Xiang Wan found it funny and amusing at the same time.
No one else could see his childish side except her.
Sharing each otherâs little secrets felt especially sweet for a pair of lovers.
The morning in Serious Crime Division One was hectic as usual.
Bai Muchuan called someone from the Intelligence Team and the Forensics Team to come to his office and chatted for almost an hour.
After exchanging and verifying their information, Bai Muchuan dialed Quan Shaotengâs number.
That fellow didnât come back to the office last night. He was also nowhere to be seen that morning.
The Operations Team, at this point in time, was especially busy.
This was because they were guarding Ye Lunâs house, as well as looking for his whereabouts.
However, a night had passed, and there was no news from him.
Captain Quanâs voice over the phone sounded frustrated.
âI wouldnât believe that Ye Lun dude would grow a pair of wings and fly away from the Capital!â
âHe canât fly!â Bai Muchuan then shared a piece of news. âBut the situation is really dire. Red Thorn has started⌠to look for the biochemical weapons.â
After Quan Shaoteng heard that Red Thorn was being activated and that it was led by Bai Muxuan, he got even more anxious.
âI canât lose out to those younger fellows! Little Bai, donât worry. Iâll definitely find that dude first!â
Bai Muxuan joined Red Thorn much later than Quan Shaoteng and Bai Muchuan. Quan Shaoteng didnât want anyone from his original unit to take the credit before he did now that he was at Serious Crime Division One. If that happened, he would lose face!
âDonât worry, just watch me.â
Bai Muchuan was not as optimistic. âIf itâs a head-on battle, you fear no one, butâŚâ
âIâm worried that the opponent is sly and would not go head-on with you at allâŚâ
In the past missions that Quan Shaoteng did, the nature was actually different.
Hence, there were significant differences in how work was carried out between Serious Crime Division One and Red Thorn.
âHurhur! If heâs the Monkey King, then Iâm the Buddha that traps him in my palm. Just wait for my good newsâŚâ
Although Bai Muchuan had Quan Shaotengâs assurance, he couldnât help puffing a sigh.
âDo remember that you must maintain communication with us frequently. When thereâs a situation, you mustnât act without orders!â
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